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TAILORING.
EaEl and Winter Fashions
--e9e--

THE undersigned begs leave to i'm
form his customers and the public gen.
orally. that he has recently received all
the newest fashions from New York.
Philadelphia and London. and is now
prepared TO execute all work in his line
IN very superior s,ile, ahd at the short
est notice.
He has in his employ superior work
men who have distinguished themselves
in the principal cities of both this aud
the old countries, and having had his
shop fixed in the neatest manner, and
every other arrangement made to cons
tinue his business OH a more enlarged
and much improved scale, he respect
fully solicits that encoursg cement from a
generous public, which he trusts he will
be found to merit. The public are res.
pectluily invited to call and examine
his work and fashions. specimens Of
which are always on hand.
G%A full suit of clothes will be made
at any time when required, in twenty
four hours. Nj. QUINLAND.
Stanton, Nov'r D, 1888.
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NOTICE..

The Partnership heretofore existing
between JOHN BLAIR 81 Co. at Scots.
vile, i'll the Grocery aud Commission
business, having been dissolved, the bu-
siness will III future be conducted under
the name and firm Of john 81 II. r.
BLAIR. All persons having unsettled
accounts with the late firm, are respect.
fully requested 10 make immediate paw
ment, as it is highly necessary that the
business should be closed.
j. & L. r. BLAIR.
Scottsvjlle. Albemarlr,
Jan'y IS, 1888. q
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NEW GOODS.
e. " S Ell a No

RESPECTFULLY informs his friends
and the public, that he has just received
fresh supply Of Goods in his line, con
sisting in part OF the following articles:
Malaga Grapes, Raisins, Dates, Gran
berries, Almonds, Fil6eris. English
Walnuts, Palm Nuts, and Ground
Peas, Cheese. Crackers. Rice. Ground
Pepper. Ginger. Alspice, Cloves and
Nutmegs. Loaf and Bro,cn Sugars.
Ssgars, Iobacco and Snuff. Colo gne,
Rose y Florida Waiers. Fancy Bias
kefs. London Porter. Afe and Cider.
He keeps always on hand a general
assortment of Cakes s. Candies
manufactured by himself and will max e
to order any articles in his line on the
shortest notice. All orders will be
thankfully received, and punctually at.
tended 10.
@EThe highest price, in cash. given
for EGGS.
Nov'r D, 1888. ct
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VEN DUE.

WILL be sold on Friday the 7th OF
December next. at the late residence OF
MICHAEL MILLER. decd, near Mt.
Sidney, the following property, viz;
One two year old Colt, six Mich
Cows, sixteen head of Stock Cattle,
some Fat Hogs and Stock Hogs, a
number Of Sheep, $50 or 200 bushels
OF Corn, some Apples and Cider,
Gram IN the ground, l Road Wagon,
l Plantation Wagon, some Farming
Utensils, and Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
A credit Of twelve months will be civ.
en- on all sums over five dollars, purcha-
sers giving bond with approved security
Tor all sums of FIVE dollars and under.
cash.
JACOB SANGER, admir-.
Nov. 20.
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VeENoD UE.

The sale OF the personal estate OF
" lli'am Clarke, deed. consisting of,
Valuable Household and Kitchen
Furniture, 2 Horse creatures, light
Wagon, Cart, Geers, Plouehs and
Harrows, and valuable assortment
of Merchandise,
VIII commence on Tuesday the Goth
day oil November next, at his late resi-.
cence, III the Town of Staunton. and b.
continued from day TO day there, and Of
the Store. until the whole shall be dis,
posed OF. The terms will be made
known at the commencement ofthe sale.
SAM'L. CLARKE, admir-.
Stanton, Oct 25, 1888.
EGIsA
&+The above sale is postponed until
Thursday the 9th of December next.
SAMUEL CLARKE.
Nov Is
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PETERS, EssE.HS

ne unparalleled reputation which Peters, Pills b,r.
AS9ui CD AZ Medical Restorative, tn. most ,non.
~ ooi uat can be gu OF their immense i,nportanc.
VI. Ia amosi every class of diseases 4 lac mn
- VI 'e''ers received from Patients recovered tbr,uyL
III eans Is eaiy r. od'g ard the complaints " bcJ
r. @ eur' are almost as varied as they hume
' ~ 'i,' re are some VIII ch they NOR.
veheneia man IN others; and among those NAV he n,m.
'' 100 oien la al complaints the stomach .J r., ~
q. cN"c, ftdtu.ence and Iais es,io,i for which th
are not on'y certain, but nnc diafe cure 10y
II Is well known that from the d,,ar, mont of ,hs
- an" oo"eis, AZ ises ninetcns OF the IN les of
a"uit and declining life that this is the C,unaaon NJ 6,
H'enry sPasodic palms, indg cst;on Toss of oppe.r S
au mat those ia their turn give birth TO DI1os Irr,
o"pM'H!, Consumption AID h.Llal
therefore reters fills ing The yey be medic ne whici,
oeo" discovered fr the incipent of the
arc necessarily The surcst prev. natives of those
aud niso general disorders ch embitt.r r,ore
his a"o drag macy millions to un imelv pravrs
speaking nus, Dr. Peters arruEas u ,thipy To himself
M mas no' oe-n con edcd by the public He is no M e,iv
or own sp Curator, who re the worII
49,, own herald and witness but placed in r. spons
G ol by the patronage which lie has enjoyed
t and Is mere asing 10 in
inc ahha, oil medicine, that makes him care full to
men Is not horne out by the infallibe nonf
anu ne does not Tear to he the in an
winch he has promised respecting has Pills. rs
etes IS most happy to be abb state on the aotbor
o aee,t number OF regular Physician- that wherever
Ms vegetable FIJI! have been they have nns
the adoption of pc ineu. Tor ,hr;
peculiar aeuiy IN sweeening the blood and ,,mIat;ng il
10 .Sei all norIous juices and giving strength ami
70 IN. nerves prevents disease from that
"ch 'st b" got under, fiat all by DANCE rous rem dies
,drsP,red 10y JOS. fRIESTLYfETHRS NJ D. No
i:y Liberty st'ee', New York. Each box contain, "a
Pill. Price so cents. "
For sale by F.
Stanton, Va. Oct 25 lsiS-.ot w.
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no THE PUBL/E

As number of persons have been msinE.rned To- chin,
The price of"Peters' v. Ant Bilious Pills VIII.
m a. hs principal Office la9 Liberty street, N "
nc el eaed nPo" TO make public sia,em' his ar
rangement in relation TO this after.
rom ms date the cash price will be Forty t,co dollars
p s,oss, pa able IN bills current in the city of N. York
aud no quantity under gross WILL on any pre,,ce be Ali,
under the re all price of Fifty Cent, a Box
herehants ordering these ri from The proprietor or
Dollars per dozen. e u
incl oPrIetor requests particular at,en ion to ihi, ad
ertseeh as the Immensely easing demand for h
rms make that his business operat ion should
DC conducted without any loss time which would result
ir"m variety ofp,ices.
he proprietor would have it further understood III 4
ih' arrangem is for New York dealer. as well a, those
who reside in other places. ''
JOS. PRIESTLY PETERS.
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Gcr n Great Discovery. One of The
greatest inventions of the age is that, of re-
cent date. Of machinery for The prepara,iu,
of flax Tor spitning after tie manner in
which cotton is spun. We have been r, 1.
vored with Circular from the "DeIaware
Manufacturing Company, setting forth the
prospects and designs OF that co,ipany. II
is engaged in the manufacture nj this time
of The lint or "shori STAPLE" hich is the
prepared state OF the flax FER the spinner
or manufacturer Tho advantages of The
"sholt staple" system Tor manufacturin..
flax are stated as follows:
l. There is no loss Of fibre, a, no tow ia
required la hc taken u,;i-al! the lin, is car.
veried To linen at the finest quality, Ghy the
old mode OF hacking, spinning with The fins
gers, &c, there was loss ui from three
qn"tieis, 10 seven eishIhs OF the original
weight
.. The expense of labor required 10 con-
vert ii intn Ilutb, is reduced to one tenth The
former cost.
B. The expense Of bleaching in The fax
las il is done on the new system. I is much
less than ia the cloth, (acco,dng 10 The old J
aud Is not SD liable 10 be Injured in The rro
Cess.
1. The operation Of bleaching in the
Cloth lakes from II ii considerable weight of
S'"''"on' hh'teF, anu consequently leaves
the goods open, and the threads soft twisted.
o" The other hand by the short system, the
gluiinous matter is extracted briuee il is
spun, and tho thread will Of course remain
sn"ch solid
W it'll the circular We received a sueci
men oil The prePated aaX. The texture re-.
se'nties cotton some" hat, and Iorks to he
what il Processes, prepared far spinning. IL
would greatly a'tonish our kind OF, grand
mother spinsters whose greatest deiie hi j.
10 nc seated by their little "tiaX wheels -
With the lump oi aaX wound upon bow ed
s'n Ks al lis head. resembling The old fash
,""ti dutch cap.-They would no doubt
heAte an involuntary sigh a, the prospect Of
the adjustment Of that important machine
in The economy Of the homestead, the little
tuzzina fax heri
This invention is tn the North what The
Cotton gin was to The South. Our vallies
too ale great for raising flax, and we may
congratulate Virginia u;on this interes,iny
discovery. Revolutions are taking place
dai'y-noi at tlood-hut in the arts. the
sciences and IN morals. a few years may
PERHAPS sell aside all aus discoveries and Gus.
toms as Antiquarian and iauiiie
Rich Conn
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The LITTLE ROMANCE in Judge Slo-
rvs Court ID! Pro, idence, Rhode Island,
Us still going on. Notwithstanding the
noble consistency of the young lady VIII
refused to aid the malignant revenge of
rejected sutton against her favored
lover, the Grand Jury have found bill
OF indictment. The parties are William
>. Arnold, defendant. and William O.
bartlett, Prosecutor. Bartlett charged
Arnold with breaking open iette. writ
Ten oy HIM, to Miss +. Sutton III July
vast. MISS Sutton, j, is understood. had
deemed Receiving the addresses OF Bart
itu' Who Continued to write, and one Of
ms letters bad been taken from the post
oihce by Arnold, who opened it, it
would seem, in sport. The young lady
refused to be made witness TO enable
the prosecutor to get up a trial but the
Grand Jury, it would seem quite too friv-
olopslv, have found bill Of Indictment
The defendant pleaded not guilty. His
counsel is Mr.. Atwcll, and the trial was
postponed till Tuesday. Boston ADD.
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Another Boundary Quesiion.-The

another Boundary Quesiion..-The
county Of Miller, in Arksnsas. or m.
greater portion OF it, lies within the dis.
trict Of country which is in dispute be.
tween the United States and Texas. An
act was passed at the last session of the
Legislature Of Arkansas, TO extend The
jurisdiction Of the State over the dis
pute6 territory, but the citizens of Mil.
Ter utterly refused TO reudcr obedie nee
to the laws Of Arkansas and The United
States, preferring to be attached to Tex.
as. Not an officer. elected under the
laws OF Arkansas. would serve. Thus
the matter stands, and probably will, un.
I'll the question of boundary is settled by
the two Governments.
Exclusive OF Miller county. the popu-
lat'onAof the State, according TO recent
census. amounts to SO. 7i0.-Bah. Am.
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OBITUARY..

Departed this life on the 9TH ultimo.
in the SD year Of his age, at his resi-.
dence. in the vicinity of Lexington. II.
MIR. WILLIAM BREcxINR,DcE, father of
John b breckenridge. Esq of this place.
The deceased lived for many years in
Augusta county. and was much admired
Tor his fine intellect. aud generous, SO,
cial disposition. In all the relations of
life he was, from the dawn of man hood TO
the time OF his death. esteemed as man
OF uncommon worth.-CoM.
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The Wilmington (Delawarcl Gazette
tays-Since the completion of the Rail
Road from this city to Philadelphia. the
average time occupied in travelling be-
tween the two places is about one hour
aud thir,y-fve minutes. Within our
recollection-and We are not very old
whole day was considered quick trip
at this season Of the year, in the stages.
aud sometimes il took two or three
days in the packets TO perform the same
distance. So much for the improves
mcnt that has been made in propulsion
by steam. -
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LOOK , LOOK {!
JUST RECEIVED

JUS REC EYED,
NO. Copal Varnish, Cologne Wa
ter, superior Bears Oil, Extra Tooth
Brushes, Hair Brushes, Silver Ever.
pointed Pencils, Lamp Bulbs and Chin.
neys, Ess. Tyre, for dyeiDg the hair
Black and Brown, Salad Oil, VioIir
Strings, and variety of fancy articles
Also, Buffers Magncsia, Kreoso.e, Ar
row Root, &c. &c.
And for sale by
f. BERKELEY s. Co.
Stanton, Nov'r 80, 1888.
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@drrfrn.

On Thursday last. by the Rev. Dir.
Wheeler. Mr.. PnILIP p. PIraAs 10
Miss JANE TEABs-both Of this town.
We rscprocn,. the kind ceiling. Of our xo.,r r,n,.
aud wish them pleasant vo,ase.J
On "Wednesday the 9th nit. Mr..
PoKTERFiELD wallace. of Augusta CO..
to Miss ROBERTS, of Nelson county
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DAVID HEDRICK,
-aSency Commission and For
. scarding Merchant,
SEQ TTSV VILE, VA.

HE subscriber has located bims.l
IN scot'sville for the purpose OF doing
general agency. commission. and for.
~a'u'"g business. He will keep on
nahd all kinds of GROCERIES.
&C. which he will Sell for cash. or
barter Tor oil kinds OF produce which
may be converted into money.
DAVID HEDRICK.
Scot;sville. Alb. Nov. 2S, IS3S-,f.
%" Rockingham Reg. insert s wa4ks
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DR.. ". EUans' Soothing Syrup.
FOR CHILDREN TEETHiNG.
Prepared By himself

~ MOIIIERS IND NURSES
The passage ri the Teeth through toe
gums produces Troublesome and dangerous
s} mptoms. II is known 10 mothers that
there is great irritation in the mouth and
gums during this process The gums SIS ell
he sec'c ;i0n Of saliva is increased, the child
Is seized with frequent and sudden fits OF
crying, waichings, Starting in the sleep, and
spasms 81 peculiar parts; The child shrek S
with extreme violence, and ihrus!s its fin.
gers into its mouth. u these precurs0ry
~ mp,oIns are not speedily aiesiu!ed spas
modic convUlsions universally superycnc
and soon cause the dissolution Of The iDiant.
II mcthers who have their little ,'abes afilic
Ted With these distressing symptoms, would
apply DR. William Eraus's Celebrated
Soothing Syrup, which has i9reser' cd bus
dreds Ct inianIs when thought past recovery
from being suddenly attacked with iha, ia
tal malady, consulsions.
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THE E'EE,NHgo
gaISA
Il. T. HUDSON,
Dentist, & Manufacturer of In.
corrnptiblc Teeth,

ORION NEW-YORK,)
Respectfully informs the Citizens Of
Staunton and its vicinity, that he will
remain one month, ut the Eagle Hotel,
and will attend 10 all the various opera
tons IN the line of his profession.
lncorr"ptible Artificial Teeth perma.
nently inserted, wiihou, pain. on the
most approved plan, from one 70 full
SET on gold plate, with clasps or springs,
or atmospheric. pressure
His prices are as follows:
Plugging with gold, each plug, So 90
DO platina 90
Setting teeth on pivots, each, S 90
10 90 gold plate, 8 90
thoroughly cleansing teeth of
Tartar, 9 90
Extracting carious teeth or roots. l 90
Deer 6, 1898
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Il a L T. . RING
IA e N II z RAR r

II
LAKES this opportunity Of returning
ms thanks to the citizens of Stanton
and OF Augusta county generally, for the
very liberal encouragement which he
has received, and would inform them ,l,a,
he has made every arrangement for the
satisfactory management of his enlarged
business. He has secured the services
OF number of competent workmen.
and hopes by his unwearied attention 10
business to be able TO render entire SAT.
isiaction to all his customers. He has
received the
kWR s. s5'fMfes. Fashions
tor 1888 s. '39. @S-A full suit OF,
clothes VIII be made at any time in
twenty four hours. if desired.
Stauaton, Nov'r 20, 1888.
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Oct. %. 1898.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF LAND


Pursuant 10 a decree Of the Circuit
Superior Court of Law aud Chancery of
Bath County, pronounced on the 29lh
day of September lS3S,in cause there.
in depending. in which Andrew Lock
ridge, Robert McCiintic and Moses Me.
Cliptick are complainants. and John
Lockridge, William Lockriige. William
Stewart aud John Cleek jr. are defend.
ants, the undersigned as Commissioner
to execute said decree, will on the S,h
day Of January, 1889, before the front
door Of the Court House of Bath Coun-
ly, expose TO sale at public auction to the
highest bidder,upOn credit OF six, twelve
and eighteen months,
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL
OF LAND,
in the Bill and proceeding Of said suit
mentioned; lying and being OH Jackson
River in said county, aud adjoining the
lands Of David Lockridge and John
Cieek jr. {; il being the same tract which
was purchased by the said John Lock
ridge Of Rober. Lockridge, and convey ed
by said John Lockridge to said William
Stewart in trust for The benefit of said
William Lockridge. Bond with good
security will be required of the purcha-
ser.
WILLIAM McCLlNTfC, JR.
Commissioner
November 30, 1888.
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WAMWEp.
Saddle and demonstrating.
PHILIP h. EDsYNEAN.


Having purchased the stock OF his
brother, respectfully informs his friends
and the public that be has commenced
The
Saddle & HornesS-.Noking Eu-
sineSs,
in the Shop lately occupied by Frederick
u. Pitman, deed. in Stauston where be
will thankfully receive all orders for
work in his line. His materials will
be Of the best quality that cen be pros
cured, and he hopes by unremitted at.
teniion TO business. good work, and
a disposition 20 please, TO merit aad re-
ceive share of public patronage.
He will at all times keep on hand
;S;fsEssses, RgrfGESc3, E9ssyaacss,
CosTgs'6, &c. which he will sell on
reasonable terms, for cash, or on Il sl,oi,
credit 10 pupctuai customers.
Stanton Sept. 8, 1888.
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| shall offer for sale in the town of
Scottsville. Albemarle county. in front
CT the Eagle Tavern. on Saturday the
18th day of December next, Fifteen
Slaves. belonging TO the estate of Capt
John Harris, dec'd.-consisting of Mep,
Women, Girls and Boys. part of which
are valuable field hands. And at the
same time and place. Capt. John C. Sow
ers. of Staunton, will offer fifteen more,
part Of which are very likely and val
liable and are part of the Slaves of Capt
Harris's estate, and not sold for any
fault. The terms Of sale will be six
months credit-the purchasers giving
negotiable notes payable at bank.
JOHN Ii. COLEM Ere'or
of John Har,is, decd.
Nov. 90 t..
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NJ Raan 0nGssaS.

THE subscribers have just received q
fresh supply OF
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SA Il DFORD
SD Slaves fOr SaIe.
bOvc firm

Pittsylvania county, Va. Nov. I5-2.4
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-13
YOUNG. LADIES' SEMINARY.
Prince Edward Court House.

FNNlIE exercises Of this Institution vii be resumed
1 on the Isl Of JanuWy next, under the drr,-
ton OF the subscriber \ tul liberal, and tho
rough system oil Instruction. NJ be adopted; and Il
will be object to lmpatt, III as hl9h degree ~
possible, intellectual. moral and religious know.
ledge TO our pupils.
The department OF music vii be under the lire
tlon OF the s,tr person who last taug lit in this In
sliuton. and the patrons Of the School may resi- as
suled that the Dtulmeut rs well as the Elementary
branches Ola Liberal Female Education viii be tho,
roughly taught.
Parents viii be accurately informed Of tho
progress of lhcir children by our outhly Report.
TO correspond with the sessions OF The Lit
crary Institutions IN us vicinity, the next session
of the \. l.. Seminary viii close on the last Of 4
pfL
TERMS FER session oftonr months, payable in
advance.
Board, bedding, washing Ae. $40
fnnIon III English ~
French
Tuition N Music (nelndiug Sacred Music and
Of Piano. ~
Scholars can entc, tie School any period vi
he tenn aud will be charged according the above
rates, GEO. W DANE.
Dee II WV
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PTefhtt eli Our days /! there be not discovered CT
rHpon enough 10 stattle the most stubborn he
lieser in the yirtne OF every demaceeuc who set.
up for a Democrat.
We are glad 10 see that Mr. Var Buren, recon-
mends that these ab stfactors of the public money
shall be hereafter deemed felons, aud punished as
such; aud We hoae that Congress will speedily
pass law 10 this effect. 1t looks indeed, some
thing Ike locking the slahlc-do after the stecd is
stolen, but, II cannot remedy the past. IL may ore
rate as preventive ion The future. Sure are
that some such law will be essential # the Sub
Treasury system prevails, aud individuals are made
the keepers well rs the receivers of the public
funds. Poor DIR. Watkins He distracted from
the public cotiersio his own use, some So OF 1000 ;
and never WAS misguided victim OF crime mis-
fortune more cruelty hunted down. The Globe
anu Telegraph daily glbbeled linn in theu columns,
aud all their copysls, throughout the Uuion,
loud IN eNecraIing the criminal, IN eulogizing the
'cuencSs ofihc honest Amos Kendall, by whom the
rosnery was brought TO lisht, and in applaujing
the stern virtue OF the Old llcro who had him scz.
ed, and for several years imprisoned in dungeon.
swearing in his wrath that this plunderer of the dear
peoples money should never 90 thence until he
kns How unfortunate that he was an office holder
under Mr.. Adamss administration, when doiauefs
were rare, that, though he aitouched the money
bags OF his empoyerwlh 81 light hand. he WAS new
ertheess held up to general eNeeration, monster
Of Inlquity, his name consgnedta uitny hls wife \
children driven forth. wanderers upon the face of the
earth eating the bread Of poverty, aud sharing in
the husbands aud the fathers disgrace while he
incarceraed in prison, aud compelled to drink
the bitter cup Of vengeance. mingled by hls enemies
with dcnoniac ingenuity, the very dregs. Had he
been Fourth Auditor noe, and rlundered the Trea-
sury ottens of thousands where he took hundreds
he would have been only one oil long list oil dchn
quenls. who, tentold more criminal than he, have
escaped the infections OF the law, and shielded aud
protected by the government itself, hive ielt none of
the stings OF public censure Such is the justice
of the world. We say, therefore, that we glad
Mr.. Van Buren, has recommended the adoption Of
law making il felony to use the public money FOR
private purposes; for then, it will not depend upon
Executive caprice aud fiyotitlsm whether This man
shall escape unscathed, whilst that shall suffer al
the penalties oljastice Sore may even then es.
cape, il is uue--bul it will be only perhaps when
a too popular Presidcn, shall, like Gen. Jackson
rudely shut the doors Of the public Offices in the
face Of a committee of Investigation, until the plum
dercr OF the spos shall have time after having ftath
eled his uest to escape to Europe, Il Gen. Jack
sons pet Mr.. Samuel Swarwout,-and more
Gently Mr. William NJ. Prcc.-has done
But enough f.r to dry. We shall rndeavor to
conclude what We have say The Message IN
next.