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Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

To the Victors Belong the SpOils.--The
editor of the Portland Argus, away down
east IN the loco foco State Of Maine, when
speaking Of Government patronage, says
4No party deserves to have friends that
does uot confer upon them ALL THE
PATRONAGE which it is required to dis
pense, and no party can long sustain itself
which feeds lis enemies with the power
earned and sustained by its friends" We
have always thought that treasury pap was
the only thing that sustained and kept to-
eether the lccO foco party, but we did NOT
before kaOw that they had an editor who
possessed honesty enough to avOw it. Just
before joining the party, John C. Calhoun
gave This lacOnic description Of il: at is
made Up Of men held together by the cOhe-
pOwsr Of PUBLIC PLUMBER"
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28
WHO Is THE ABOLITION CAEDI.
DATEf n

There can no longer be even theslght- |
est doubt in the mind of any candid man,
that as a political party, the aboliionis,s
will exert a mighty influence on the next
Presidential election. They have already
appointed their central and sub-mittees, aud
appointed travelling agents to harangue tie
people in several of the Northern States,
with this avowed object in view. Ii isal
important to us who are so deeply Interested
in the peaceable continuance Of the institu-
tions of the South, to know in whose favor
this influence will be cast--and which of
the two prominent names now before the
public, it elected, would be most likely to
aid in forwarding the views and purposes of
the fanatics. And here again we are not
left to doubt Any candid man who has
read the abolitionist journals during the
past year, and has seen the Insectves they
have heaped upon Mr. Clay, must be fully
satisfied that they will not, under any cir
cumstances, give their sulrages for him.
Further than this, several of these journals
have expressed decided preference for
Martin Van Buren,, and are now supporting
his pretensions with zeal and ardor, rare
ly surpassed by the veriest stipendiary in
the whole editorial corps Of loco foco hire
flings.
No sensible, weli-informed man can be-
lieve that Mr. Clay has ever favored the
mad schemes of the aboIitionists. The whole
course Of his long public life gives the lie
direct to the charge. In spite of this, how
ever, the. Natchez Free Trader has, for
months, been publishing "proofs" that Mr..
himself is an abolItonist! With the view
of making known the truth in regard to
this matter, we make this proposition to the
editor of The Free Trader; X he will repub-
lish the accompanying extracts, we will re-
ciprocate by republishing all his "prools" of
Mr.. Clay's abolitionism. VIII you do it,
Mr.. Free Trader2 We shall see. tt.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

We have received the report of the Joint
select committee ON the books and papers
of the late auditor Of State, and the state
funds, appointed by the last Legislature. 1t
appears that Mr.. Mallory is defaulter to
the amount of $54,O79 96. A very good
haul for state sub-treasurer-Provided, it
was not in Brandon money.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

During the present year three vessels
are said to have sailed from Calcutta, loaded
wfflr.Coolies, destined for Demarara, to sup
ply the place Of the slaves who decline
working under the apprenticeship system.
The agent had orders to the amount of
10000 slaves. ~
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28
Sale at Auction.

VENIIE subscriber will sell his STOCK OF
Il GOODS at public auction for cash, at
Fayette, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, the 10th, llth and 18th days of De-
cember next. The sale to take place at the
house lately occupied by Gabriel Hahn,
near the Court House, and to commence each
day.
LEVI G.. HARRIS.
nov QS-0Q
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

v On Friday last, Josiah Larton, Esq. Cor-'
mefly TelIer) was elected Cashier Of the
Commercial Bank Of Rodney, 70 supply the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation Of
John Goodin, Esq. ri int
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28
Guardians Sale.

"IIE undersigned, Guardian of John
james Cowden, minor, will sell at
the door of the Court House, at Fayette, in
Jefferson county, on the
FIRST DAY OF JANUARY NEXT,
on credit Of one, two and three years, the
one undivided third part of all the Lands Of
which James Cowden, deceased, died seized
and possessed, in Jefferson county. Pur-
chasers to give bond and security according
to law.
EDW. BRADFORD,
Guardian.
November 26, 1880
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28
NEW YORK ELECTION.

Below viii be found all we have 0ddi-
tional from the election in this State. We
have never before achieved so glorious
victory. But we will not indulge the Ian
guage of exultation. The Loco Focos have
been'so badly used up, as almos, to excite
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

Another LOcombtioe Sub Tredsmer.--Mr.
Swartwout, collector of customs for the port
Of New York has helped himselfto upwards
Of SI,2O0,O00 of Uncle Sans money.
That's what we'd call going il on the big
figure. Go il, ye Subs, while you have a
chance.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

0trThere is To be Ball given at the
Mansion House on Friday evening next.
From the liberal provisions being made by
the host,ond the activity and taste Of the
managers, we doubt not that il will be GOT
up in the very best style. ~ .1s.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28
NOTICE.

EEHOSE PERSONS indebted 10 Town
= ship No. 10, Range One, East of the
Basis MERIDIAN, West Of Pearl River. can
renew their notes for twelve months by pay.
ing the interest and giving approved securi-
ty on'or before the Sth of December, 1888,
at the Counting Room Of James g. Bayly,
Rodney. BY order, 'li
G. r. DENT, President.
G. LEIGHTON,
Secretary and Treasurer.
nov % tSthD 20
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28
y ANOTHER DISASTER.
Steam,boGt Gen. Brorq blopn up--more
s.. than thirty LireS LoStu VI ats..

otedE'b0Gt Gen. ,BroW1 btorn up--mor'
81 than Giirty LireS Lost! u eliza.
We have yet another to add to the many
catastrophes which have occurred on our
Tivers.f On Sunday last, about noon, the
'1brag boat'' Gen. Brown burst a boiler
while lying at the varf at Helena, Ark
We learn from a gentleman who was on
board that the Brown had been racing du-
ring the morning with the Empress, and on
rounding to and making fast at Helenq, she
neither worked of nor let Off any steam, but
orders were given by the engineer to crush
the fires," which were not executed before
the boilers burst with tremendous expIo-
sion. AT the time of the explosion the en-
gineer is said to have had weight on the
safety valve of between forty and fifty
pounds more than the law allows. The
Empress and several other boats soon came
as near as possible, and rendered every
assistance in theirpower. We have been
furnished with the following list--which,
we doubt not, is very imperfect. A number
of the citizens of Helena who were on board
aremissing, and no doubt perished.
e. L. Davis, G. Libby, w. A. Miller
Natchez. q i'H
DR.. Price, II. M. Blanchard, e. Hubbard,
Mr.. Johnson-V Vicksburg.
T. Levy, Port Hudson.
]. II. Garthwait, Thos. d. Lewis, New
Orleans.
Mr.. George, Rev'd Keane, Natchez.
The Captain( (Clark.) suat 1
The mate. HaH
The Carpenter (Johnson)
I'd Engineer, Barkeeper, passenger,
(name unknown.)
Jones, lst Engineer.
Underwood, lst Pilot.
The above are known to have been kill
The I'd Pilot had leg broken, and six
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

Spe6ic.-The Commercial Bank Of Man.
chester redeems all its five dollar notes
with specie. What of ii?e t4u
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

A superior lot of Cotton, branded ali.
Mutt" was lately sold in New Orleans at
l6 cents all round.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

The new mammoth steamer Illinois, on
Lake Erie, accommodates 1000 passen-
gers. ceres r hr
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

Rodney Guards-Attention
NZOY are hereby notified to attend q
h regular parade of the Company on
Monday the Sd December next. BY order.
]. w. DAVENPORT, Capt.
B. CAMP REII,. Ord Serv't.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28
WE W" GOODS

SV IL ~ WVVDCs
ENHE sui scrihers have Just received
N NEW LOT OF GOODS, consisting
in part of fine Be and Negro Blankets,
Russell and Calf Brogans, Calf Boots, Low
ellis, Domestics, sc &c. all Of which they
are disposed to sell low for cash, or the usu-
al credit topunctual customers, "' '5@t
'a'' GRIFFING g. CAROTHERS.
P,S. Storing and Shipping cotton caro-,
fully attended o by @. g. @,
oct 10 ,'a
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

the aboltionists, TINS speaks OF Henry Clay
as a candidate for the Presidency;
"Ifhe will but 90 to Liberia, that Para
disc of the whole earth, he may there exer-
else his Office in all its minutia; but if he
stay here, MGrtin Van Buren, BEFORE
Henry Clay"
Mr. Calhoun and his faction are now busl-
ly denouncing Mr.. Clay as an enemy to the
South. In 1888, just after Clay had saved
Calhoun's neck from Gen. Jackson'S halter,
the poor fellow was grateful. What he then
thought of Mr.. Clay as a friend of the coun-
try and Of the South, may be inferred from
the following extract from a speech deliver
ed by MIR. Calhoun, in the Senate, April 8,
1884, on the bill to repeal the force act
Speaking ofhe condition Of the country and
of parties in the midst of the notification
struggle, Mr.. Calhoun says:
The moment was portentous. Our polit-
ica system rocked to the centre. Whatever
Diseases existed within, endangered by long
corruption and abuse, were struck to the
surface. The proclamation and the mes
sage Of the President appeared, containing
doctrines never before officially avowed-
going far beyond the extreme tenets OF the
federal party, and in direct conflict with all
that had ever been entertained by the re-
publican party; and yet, such was the cor
ruptIon, such the subserviency TO power,
that both parties, forgetting the past, aban-
doning every political principle, however sa-
cred or long entertained, rushed TO the EN-
brace of the new creed-suddeniv, instant
ly-wihout the slightest hesitation. Never
did free people exhibit so degraded spec
tacle; give such evidence Of the loose at
taehment to principle, orgreater snbserVen-
cy TO power. AT this moment the current oil
events tended towards despotic authority in
the person of the Chief Magistrate, on one
side, and to disuniOn on the other-on one
side to clothe tue President with power,
more than dictatoral, in order to maintain
the ascendancy of the protective system
and, on the other, to resist the loss of liber-
~ at every hazard. Fortunately for the
there tcas at the time in tte councils
of the nation, an iRdiridMdI lDho had the
highest freight of authority Nth the supper
terS Of thai system-one who had done more
10 Gdpance il than any oher--tcho ,cds the
most Intimately identified NTH IL, and to
lrhom, Of course, the task of adjustment most
APPROPRIATELY BELONGED. Fortunately, |
also, he had the disposition and the fortitude
to undertake It, AN ADJUSTMENT FOLLOW
ED, THE CRISIS OF OUR DISEASE WAS PASSED;
THE BODY PoLITIC FROM THAT MOMENT BE-
CAME coNvALEscENT; THE TENDENCY TO
DEsPoTIC POWER IN THE EXECUTIVE WAS
wEAKENED-BY ENA-
BLING THOSE WHO HAD BEEN so LONG WASTING
THEIR STRENGTH IN MUTUAL CONFLICT, TO
UNITE IN RESISTING THE UsURPATIoN OF
THAT DEPARTMENT.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

]. Fennimore Cooper is out in the Octo-
ber number Of the Knickerbocker with a
most violent assault on the character of Sir
Walter Scott. Sir Walter is said to have
made some notes in his diary respecting
the manners of Cooper that wounded his
pride. II will be fruitIess for Cooper to at
tempt to inlure the fame of the "Wizard Of
the North" He had better be Cooper-ing.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

The Cd Pilot had leg broken, and six
firemen were badly scalded. ~
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

NEW YORK STATE ELECTION.

VoTEs FOR GOVERNOR.
Seward, tmaiorities) 22,340
Marcy, do 1857
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

The Banks of Montreal have again sus
pended specie payments in consequence Of
the unsettled state of affairs in the Pro
vince.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

Patronizing Newspaper Receiving
it two years, advertising to the amount Of
fifteen dollars, and when the account is pre-
scented to curse the whole editorial fraterni-
ty, and swear never to pay cent.
Southern telegraph., 1838-11-28

By virtue ofthe last will and testament of
John Pickens, deceased, and by an order of
the Probate Court of Jefferson county, as
agent for the Executor, at his late residence,
near Fayette, on
TUESDAY, I'd day of January merit,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

Wnsos SHANNON, Of Belmont County
This gentleman, who has been nominated by
a aconvention Of the friends Of the Admins
tration, as candidate for the office of Gov
ernor at the next election, is represented as a
young lawyer, Of moderate talents, and lit
tie experience, while his only recommendation
tc the sufrages of his fellow citizens, seems
to arise from the fact, that he is native born
citizen Of OBJ How far such doubtful
qualification might extend in community en-
tirely composed of native citizens, we cannot
pretend to Judge, but we are apprehensve
that in our state, where scarcely one person
in q hundred, of the citizens who have arrived
at years of discretion, is native. it will be of
but little value. Disposed as all are undoubt-
edly, to do homage to indigenous talent, few
we opine, will be willing to admit, that ma
tivity in Ohio. is positive evidence of fitness
for the highest Office in the state, or that it is
in itselt, proof of the possession of either vir-
tue or patriotism. Born and educated out of
the state Of Ohio, as large majority of our
citizens were, few, indeed, will be disposed to
enter enthusiastically into the cry, "Hur-
rah for a native born Buckeye"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03
For the Maumee Express.

Mr.. Editor-Itis no uncommon thing
to hear it observed by many of our citi,
zens that our Town stands as high in the
estimation Of moralists as any new west
ern town. How far this may be true,
| am not disposed to discuss but so far
as it is true, do hope our moral and
religious community will endeavor to
preserve it and suppress any and all in.
vasions or disturbances of religious mee-
tlngs, in any part of the Town. And if
the kind (as am informed) has occur
red, ! beg leave to ask why the moral
and religious citizens in the vicinity of
such disturbances, do not lift their voices
and the arm Of the law, against them I?
Are they afraid Of loosing their popular
ity, with band Of men who practice
disturbing religious meetings. If | am
wrong in my illusions and have been
misinformed, why was continual firing
of cannon and hallooing kept up during
the hours of a religious meeting, week
ago last Friday evening, in the lower or
third ward, and repeated last Wedncs-
day evening? Yours, &c.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 2Sth, 1887

COLUMBUS, Jan. 25th, 1887.
Dear Sir--E,e cry matter about which your
section feels particular interest, has beer
in SO questionable shape, that hitherto have
been unable to give you any definite informa.
ton. 1t is for this reason that Ihave refrain.
ed writing you as intended. The prospec,
of help to mend the Black Swamp road is now
however, very bright. A Bill has been intro
duced into the lower House, to appropriate
forty thousand dollars to be expended for tina,
purpose. 1cannot learn that there will be much
opposition to it. There is agrowng disposi.
ton to aid in making common roads, and an
increasing indisposition to great enterprises.
1t is not unlikely that the Board of Public
Works will be directed by the Assembly to
cut down the canal below the foot of the Rap
ids to 40ft. canal and delay its completion
until the other portion is completed.
The Committee is proceeding with the in
vestigation of the charges against the Board
of Public Works-but have learned no par
ticulars of the result thus far.
TheAssembly within few days have been in
dustrous-not in talking only but in the trans
action Of important business. 1t requires a
month or two, to enable members, inexperi-
enced in legislation, coming together for the
first time, tolearn the rules of proceeding and
how to cooperate in legislation. Most of
them are apprentices, with the disadvantage
ofa supposed necessity of undertaking to show
off, to brother members and to their constitu-
ents, as master workmen.
Our party works together very well--much
better than when first came. hope here
after. there will be no difficulty among them.
The new President Judge, Bowen, is rath-
cr talented young man, and will, think,
make good Judge pleasant to the Bar and
satisfactory to the community.
Tomorrow we are to have, in the Senate, a
discussion on some resolutions, introduced by
Senator Jones, on Federal relations, and some
sharp party skirmishing is anticipated. 1 may
give you some account of it should deem it
particularly worthy of notice in any respect.
The advocates of Harrison in the south west
ern part of the state seem determined to make
him the candidate of Ohio, and from present
appearances it likely they will succeed.
Yours with esteem, w.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

The editor Of a neighboring paper is
shooting his bolts at us as follows:
"The fact is, there is something about
this Express newspaper, at which we
marvel exceedingly; although it trans
cends the limits Of our comprehension.
There seems to be something about it,
which perhaps, deserves from us as a
passing notice"
One would be led to suppose that the
gentleman made his grammar ash he went
along, or, as he says by his own spelling,
"as may bes: suit our convenience. =
We don't want TO expose ignorance; and
therefore shall mention no names,
but we can't but feel very sorry for the
people of Huron.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

CANAprAN GovERNoRs.- the last
accounts from England, it appears that
both Lord Gosford and Sir Francis B.
Head, have been recalled. Sir Francis,
il is said, returns home in consequence
Of his income Of 100000, being insul.
ficient to support his dignity. Col. Ar
thur, who succeeds him as Lieut.. Gov.
Of Upper Canada, sailed on the 10th of
December from Liverpool, and may be
hourly expected, if not already arrived,
to enter upon the duties Of his new ap-
pointment. Col, Arthur has formerly
been Governor Of Van Dieman's Land,
a little Island near Botany Bay. on the
coast Of New Holland. We have be-
fore us extracts from nearly all the pa
pers published on the Island announcing
the recall of Col. Arthur in June last, by
which we have something Of his reputa-
ton as Governor, in advance Of his Ex-
cellency himself, and we very much
doubt his making good the'place Of Sir
Francis who, after all, is man Of con-
siderable talent, and a good degree Of
energy, qualities essential 10 a Governor
OF Canada at the present crisis.-Os,Oe-
go Herald.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

The Fort Wayne Sentinel contains the re-
port Of the Chief Engineer, of the survey Of
the route Of the Erie and Michigan Canal
The report speaks favorably of the route thro'
which the Canal is to pass, and the Engineer
believes that the cost per mile, averaging
the whole length of it, will be less than that
OF most of the canals now in progress in the
State" The report of the Locating Engi-
neer is shortly to be published, from which we
intend to make such extracts as may be inte-
resting to our readers.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

WILSON SHANNON, is a man turned
in his tbirty-ifth year, about six feet
high, broad, commanding forehead, black
hair and keen eye, vigorous intellect and
energetic demeanor in conversation,
he displays warm, generous, and lofty
soul is dearly beloved by his friends, is
literally educated and native of Ohio.
Statesman. IL.
This wonderful man has been known,
when pleased, to signify the same by a
smile decking the contour of his delight
ed countenance, and he has even been
seen TO laugh outright. His mouth is
formed Of an upper and lower jaw, both
Of which are studded with a row of
teeth, some single and some double, and
while boy, he often asked for water
when thirsty.-McC Connellsuille Jour.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

We learn the steamboat iRobertFulton
on her late trip to Detroit, encountered
Sd much ice near Cunnigham's Island
that she was compelled 70 put back to
Huron, where the boat now lies. The
y. s. Troops on board, were at Huron
at our last Intelligence Cleuelond Her.
we learn that on Friday morning the
Robert Fulton again started on her in
tended voyage. and has probable reach
ed Detroit u ssfaty.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

CANADA WAR.-We have been po-
Iitely shown letter from Hamilton, U.
C. dated Jan. oath, which renders the
rumor Of an outbreak in the London
district quite improbable. The letter
states that all the troops upon the Mag
ara frontier, except the regulars and the
volunteers who enlisted for six months,
have gone TO their homes. The troubles
were looked upon as over.
If such force as is spoken Of had
appeared in the London district. it is
hardly possible that The news Of il should
have reached Rochester The 25th. yet
have been unknown at Hamilton on the
24th. The story is, therefore, most
likely unfounded. -- Clsueland Gaa. Jan.
S0th.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

LEGIsLATIvE.-In the Senate, on the
24th inst. the bill repeating The act o
1856, outlawlng the Pennsylvania
Bank Of the United States, was ordered
to third reading by yeas 10, nays l6
The loco focos fought against the Bill tc
the last. A number Of local bills were
passed. On the 18th, the Senate spen,
most of the day in discussing the report
of the select committee, TO whom have
been referred the petitions relative te
the annexation of Texas to the Union
and amendments to the bill for the ex.
tension of the Walholding Canal to Mt.
Vernon.
In the House on the 24th, bill was
passed authorizing subscription by the
Governor, of $50, 900 to the capital stock
ofthe Gallapolis and Chillco,he Turnpike
Company. The Company must be or
ganised, and stock to one hafthe amount
of the Stale subscription, be taken by
individuals, before any money is to be
paid by the State. The bill from the
Senate TO erect new State House, was
ordered to third reading by vote Of
SO to l6. On the 25th, the State House
bill was passed, providing for the erec-
tion of new State House on the Pub
lie Square in Columbus -aulhorising the
employment ofa number Of the convicts
in getting out materials for the building;
and appropriating $4,000 toward de-
fraying expenses.
Mr.. Foot reported bill to incorpo-
rate the First Associate Reformed Pres.
byterian Churchof Cleveland. Herald.
The Journal of Saturday stated that
Lieut.. Homans, U. S. ~, had been ap-
pointed by the government to take
charge Of the u. S. naval forces on the
lake. This is a mistake. Lieut.. Ste
phen Chanplin, so much distinguished
for his gallant conduct in the battles Of
Lake Erie. during the last war, has the
command. Both these gentlemen volun-
teered their servcies as soon as it was
known that the governmenthad anv oc-
casion for force upon our waters.
The Robert Fulton. under command Of
Lieut.. Homans, left our port yesterday
afternoon on cruize up the lake, having
on board Colonel Worth, Capt. Wright,
and Lieut.. Talcott, u. S. A. with IT'S
men. 90 Of these were volunteers from
Gen. Burt's brigade.
Sunr ~ y ff y 1 p
The New England, under command
Of LII Champlin, will leave this afternoon.
Buff. Pat.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-03

The WRONG PAssENoEn.--A couple Of ne
groes lately exhibited at Toronto, the head Of
an individual, whom they hadtaken and killed,
claiming therefor the reward which had been
offered for the apprehension, " dead or alive''
of notorious patriot leader. On examina-
ton Of the relic by the proper authorities,
however, it appeared that they had killed
The torong man.