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MR.. SWARTWOUT AGAIN.

We merely add on this subject, to prevent misap..
prehension till all the facts are ascertaned fully and
officially that the weekly returns to the Treasury
Department are understood always TO have been
made promptly, and on their face have excited no
suspicion of default. If the defalcation exists, as
is now supposed, it must have been concealed and
suppressed BY fraud and false returns
The above appeared in the Globe of satur-
day night last and, as we are led to believe,
was intended as notice of an article in our
paper of that morning. IL so, we look on it
as a mere subterfuge; an effort to delude.--
And suppose the ",ceekiy returns" were made
"promptly, and on their face excited no sus-
picion of default" where were the monthly
returns7 the quarterly returns the schedule
of bonds laying over unpaid, as well as OF
those running to maturityl The certificates
of moneys deposited! Were these ever com
pared togetherl And how did it happen the
Treasury Department was unable to inform
the Committee of Congress, THAT of Ways
and Mcans,) whether the amount of bonds
that had been postponed" was six or nine
million dollars
Let US see the acts ascertained fully and
oGciaHy," and laid before the public, not by
the subordinates Of those who are implicated,
nor by those who may become implicated
themselves, but by Committee Of Congress,
chosen mot appointed) without regard to par
ty, but to render strict justice to all the parties
interested or implicated in the case.
We shall not remain silent witness of any
efforts that may be made, to give this delalca-
ton mere trhite -,rashing.
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PRESCRIPTION.

The Baltimore Chronicle Of the 10th, contains the
remarks below, in respect to the pursued by
the Loco Joeo papers, in Pennsylvania towards that
old and always respectable and influential Republic
can paper, the AMERICAN SENTINEL The Globe,
too, has endorsed the order for The execution, by
copying the article referred to, from the Reporter.
We differed with the Conservative party as 10 the
course they pursued, in supporting the administra-
lion candidate for The Goyernorship, and are not
surprised, now that they can be OF no further use,
that they are 10 be ostracsed Good will follow II,
we do not doubt
While the Chronicle seems to think this the re-
suit to the Conservatives supporting Loco foeoiSm,
we avail ourselves of the occasion, TO inquire
whether there has not been something similar, in
another quarter?
The editor of the American Sentinel, published
in Philadelphia is opposed TO the Subtreasury, and
his paper was the organ Of the Conservatives Of that
city, and no doubt influenced the course OF the Con-
servatives throughout the State In the late election
for Governor, the Sentinel supported with ZEAL and,
we need not say with ability, the election OF Mr..
Porter, and, perhaps more Than any other paper in
the State, was instrumental in securing his selec-
lion. Indeed, without the support Of the Sentinel,
and, through IT, of the Conservatives, Mr.. Porter
would not have been elected, notwithstanding the
immense frauds which were committed. During
the canvass, the Sentinel was treated by the Loco.
foco paper OF the State with marked and especial
respect now, however, when il las done all the
good II can, they openly denounce IL as enemy in
disguise and the last Harrisburg Reporter, the organ
OF Mr. Porter formally reads il out Of the party i
So much Tor Conservative supporting Loco-ioco!
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The cannonading between the Wind Mill and the
tbree armed steamboats, continued be the OF
attraction ill nearly eight o'clock when line OF fire
blazed along the summit Of the bill in for about
eighty or hundred rods and the crack OF the rife
and muskei made continuous roar. The scene was
one Of most intense excitement and soliciude. The
reflection, that men fnll Of high hopes and ardent
expectations, were falling BY hundreds, was calcu-
lated TO awaken the most painful emotions.
The action on the brow Of the hill continued some
twenty or thirty minutes, when one party gave way,
the other followed and the combatants passed out of
view over the brow OF the hill but the contest ragged
hercely as was eyinced by the continuous roar OF
muSketry
Another scene came in view party marched
down by the river road and opened warm FIRE up
on stone building in which the rebel forces were
quarered. This battle continued with spirit for some
time when the loyaliss rereated and The combatants
over The hill became fainter and fewer till about nine
o'clock when all seemed hushed for the moment
The rebel forces were le in OF the ground,
but they seemed to be in condition 10 follow the
retreating party
From nine o'clock till three, there was not much
of excitement in the scene An irregular fire was
kept up on the Wind Mill, and body of regulars
sent an occasional volley stone house in which
body of the assautng party were sheltered.
AT three o'clock P. M, barn short distance
from the Wind Viii, was consumed by fire. This
probably done by the rebels as the barn afforded
a shelter TO The loyaliss.
7oclock, p. M.
We have reports from the field of battle this even
ing. II is stated that six hundred regular troops
were engaged, besides the volunteer militia
Major Young, the officer in command at Prescott,
brave and excellent officer in the British army, ~
supposed have fallen Thereport is that the COM
handing officer fell early in the morning, and that
several efforts have been made by the loyalss to re-
cover his body without success.
The rebel forces were in three detachments. One
occupying the Wind Mill, another stone building,
and The third were posted on the brow of the hill,
and sustained most of the mornings work.
II is reported that the field is covered with dead
and wounded soldiers Of the government, while, SO
far as known but thirteen Of the rebels had fal
| len. The schooners which brought the invading
forces down, were taken this morning by the officers
the United States for breach of neutrality though
we understand that one of them was British vessel.
So far the Patriot" force has sustained themselves
against fearful odds and with signal success. What
the result W i'll be, it is impossible TO predict
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SUB-TREASURY PRO sPECTs IN THE NEXT
CONGRESS-

A correspondent asks us to " give the num-
Der and character Of the newly elected men,
bers of Congress, and an estimate Of those to
be elected" on the basis Of the Sub-treasury
question. The present and prospective stand
ings of parties in relation to that subject can
be given with probable accuracy--in relation
to any other subject, unless it be National
Bank, we do not believe they can.
One hundred and jorsy-sspea members
have been elected during the summer and
autumn, and no more Congressional elections
occur until the spring and fall Of 1889. We
subjoin below, we think, inaccurate statement
in figures, which will show the numerical
strength Of the Sub-treasury party according
to the election returns, and statement of the
relative numbers of the Wing and Van Buren,
parties as they stood at the opening of the spe-
cial session in 1887. 1t is as follows:
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SOMETHING MYSTERIOUS.

:, The Globe for some time past, has ceased
altogether,to abuse Mr.. Biddle,or Mr.. Biddle's
Bank! As Paul Pry would say, "there's
something very mysterious" As we have
been often called by the Globe Biddle Bank
concern, we should like TO know how tits! Has
Mr.. Van Buren, gone over to Mr.. Biddle and
his Bank, or have the latter gone overto Mr..
Van Buren,?
In the most extraordinary metamorphoses
that have occurred since the Sub-Treasury
was first recommended, through its influence,
il becomes quite difficult matter for those
who started with the administration in 1877 and
were among its supporters then, to know
where they stand now, unless they have a
fuglem in constantly before them.
When the present Executive entered on his
duties, (only twenty months since,) the princi-
Piles of the party were to oppose the Sub
Treasury, it being Federal measure now
they are called on to sustain it as a Demo-
cratic measure. Then, Calhoun and his Null
LITIGATION were looked upon as revoutionist
and revolutonizing now it's reasonable to
oppose either. Then, all were told they must
oppose .Abothonism now, it is patriotic in
the champion Of the Administration and
,chiic-,casher of the Globe to court it. Then,
the watchword was "uncompromising hostili-
ty" to Biddle and and his Bank; now, the in
dcations ARE, that ere long the song will
change to that Of" everlasting friendship, and
union offensive and defensive" with them.
The rank and file Of an army become mere
automatons while going through the various
evolutions, wheeling and turning, moving back
wards and forwards and changing front. The
people may become SO also, if the same drill
ling and discipline could be applied to them.
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MR.. VAN BUREN'S FALLACIOUS
POSITION.

In his message at the extra session, Mr..
Van Buren, said
Surely banks are not more able than the Go
vernment to secure the money in their possession
against accident violence and fraud The assertion
that they SO, must assume that vault in bank
is stronger than vault in the Treasury and that
directors, cashiers, and clerks not selected by the
Government nor under its control, are more worthy
of confidence than officers selected from among the
people and responsible to the Government"
1t was enough with certain portion Of the
community, that the President of the United
States had uttered this faIlacy, for them TO take
it for granted it was truth, without making any
inquiry respecting the facts.
What has time and experience shown 3
Why, that the position assumed by the Presi-
dent is altogether lallacious one. We have
the proofin the defalcation of the New York
Collector. There we have defalcation by
single officer Irresponsible to the Government
of more than million and a quarter of dollars.
That amount of the peoples money distracted
by single officer Oft the Federal Government,
appointed by it, accountable to it, and con-
stantIy under its special supervision.
In this single instance, the people have ex-
perienced loss, by one individual, of a sum
nearly double that which they have ever sus-
tanned by banks, their directors, cashiers and
clerks combined; notwithstanding they have
been employed nearly the whole of the time
since the formation Of the Government as
fiscal agents Even that loss thus sustained,
we have the authority of some Of the high Off
GERS of the Government for saying were main
ly if not altogether, from the patriotic efforts
of the banks to aid the Government to carry
on war in which the country was engaged
with powerful foreign enemy.
Were we to add to this, the defalcations Of
Land Receivers reported to Congress at the
last session, that have occurred within the last
three years, we should furnish an aggregate of
nearly a similar amount
But who can iorctel the disclosures and de-
talcatIonS that are yet to como to the light
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As parties stood IN 1887
Results of 1888.
A G. C

Difference against the v. B. party of 1887, 6
We now subjoin ian estimate of the men,
bers to be elected" and statement Of the re-
lative numerical strength ofparties at the open
ing Of the special session of 1887, inthe States
where elections are to take place next year.
The " estimate" in the left of the column is
liberal, conceding to the expectations Of the
Loco-focos quite as much as they claim, with
the exception of Connecticut, which they
hope, fruitlessly, we think, to retain.
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THE FOURTH INsTALMENT.

Inc inabiiity ofthe Government to pay over
the fourth and last instalment Of the ,surnus
revenue, under the act Of june, 500, was the
principal, if not the only cause that made it ne
cessary to convene Congress at the extra ses-
sion Of September, 1887. The whole sum
in the Treasury, whether on deposite in banks
or otherwise, on the lst of October of that
year, was less than the amount Of the fourth
instalment, which by law was required to be
deposited with the States at that period Con-
gress directed that the payment of this install
ment should be postponed until the lst day of
January next. The new allies of the Sub
Treasury party, from South Carolina, if we
recollect rightly took prominent part in these
proceedings. They would never consent TO
deprive the States of this nstalment, but they
were willing to postpone the payment oft.
1t is understood that some of the States
Virginia and New York; appropriated their
share of this instalment in anticipation of its
receipt; and the latter made provisions out of
its other resources, temporarily, to meet the
exigency, until it fell due under the act for
postponing its payment.
We may, therefore, under these circum-
stances, expect that one Of the first measures
that will occupy the attention of Congress will
be, TO make provision to meet the payment
to the States of the fourth instalment
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rT,HE WEEKLY MADIsoNlAN, DURING THE COW.

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the leading speeches questions OF general interest rom
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Persons at distance desiring the paper can either
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two or more uniting together send by mail Orders
will not be attended unless payment IN every case be
made in advance andde,crs VIII not be taken from the
office unless the postage is paid.
The price ofhe ri-weekly edition Of the paper for the
session is 81 so.
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INDIAN WAR IN TExAs-The New Or
leans Courier, Of the 18th inst. says:


.The recognized hostility OF the Cherokees, and
other tribes who live the northern frontier Of Texas,
we think more calculated harass and alarm the peo-
pie Of that State than the predatory nroads Of the Ca
manches the regular battles they may have to fight
with the Mexicans. The Cherokees are the best in
formed if not the bravost among the Aborgncs OF this
continent II probable that their parties will be
reinforced by many Of the young Creeks and Somiholes
who have lately been removed to Arkansas and the
Texans will find otherwise formidable foes than the
Mexican Ouachnangos. ..
The editor OF the Houston Telegraph thus notices
the prospect before his fellow citizens The die is cast
the tonahawk is uplfted and hundreds OF helpless
women and children call aloud for protection
The following is from the Houston Tele-
graph, Of the 9th ult. i;
ave have been informed by gentleman who has
Just arrived from Houston county, that the Indians
have recently been committing depredatons along the
whole northern line of that country, several families
have been massacred and most Of the citizens
treating into the forts or removing TO the lower
settlements battle has lately been fought Fort
Houston between body Of 200 volunteers under Gen
Rusk and about 200 Indians. The Indians made the
attack at sun rise but instantly put to flight with
the loss of twenty kled-no single man Of our ci-
gems was injured The Indians evidently supposed the
party under Gen. Rusk, was much smaller than they
found it, Indians that were killed was supposed to be
chiefly Kickapoos and Cherokees II is said also that
one Cosshattee was found among the slain The troops
still remain near Fort Houston, under the command OF
Gen Douglass Gen Rusk is expected IN this city IN
few days.
Two DAYS after tFr battle, the Indians surrounded
the house Of Mr. Eden in that section, and murdered
the wives and children Of four men, who were concealed
in the house a, the time, but unable to afford any
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THE APPROACHING SEssIoN.-We are
happy to learn that Gov. Fulton, Of the US.
Senate, from Arkansas, has recovered from
the illness by which he has been detained in
the District during the autumn, and will be
able TO resume his seat at the opening of the
session.
the members the House, Gov. JOHN
son, of Louisiana, and Hon. NJ. MoRRIs, of
Pennsylvania, have arrived in town.
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Culver PENS.-The Silver Lunar Pen, new arti-
- ce just imported from England is this day received
for sale by F. TAYLOR, and may be examined at hrs
store.
Also, English Quill Pens, made with the pen knife in
England, Of English quilts offered for sale al price
exceeding that usually charged for quilts of the same
quality
Chances New Metallic Pen, and new pen Of Gillets
manufacture, with finer points than any that have hereto
fore appeared.
A large supply Of Rogorss best Cutlery. office Pen,
knfes desk do and Erases Ladies' Penknifes, Rogers
Razors, &c. .......
English Ebony Letter Folders London Carmine Seal
inc WAY and Irish do large stock and variety OF Eng
sh Letter Paper London and Paris dark red black ia
pan and copying Ink and Ink Powder, and nine different
kinds of writing Fluids. ...
Holland Quilts number so, very superior and old swan
Quilts every variety of Metallic PENS hitherto most APP
proved together with several entirely new kinds, and
large assortment Of superior Letter and Cap Paper from
all Of the best manufactures in tho . s. All OF which
will be sold strictly low ashe same articles
regard to the quality be purchased any where in THIS
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THE WAR AT AN END.

The steamboat Pirate arrived at our port last even
ing from The Missouri. We learn from her passen-
gers, that the rar gih the Mormons, about which SO
much anxiety has existed, has been brought TO ter.
mination by the surrender of the whole Mormon
force TO the troops under the command Of Major
General Clark, near Far West No resistance was
offered by them, and 10. Smith, Rigdon, White, and
three four others OF the leaders were detained by
the commander OF the forces TO await such proceed
ings may hereafter be Instituted against them
81. LOnis Republican.
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The Globe wrote Of " Common SENSE and COMMON
HONESTY" The Connecticut Courant says:
No head Of newspaper article can well be imagined
more malaPprOpos, than this, The Globe knows little
about +" common sense" and less about common ho
nesy," than any other paper in the United States, the
Albany Argus not excepted.
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Etymology Of tile tcord Lady-The word Lady is
derived from two Saxon words dan give, and ieoE
or iaf kind of bread 1t is necessary to know that,
among the ancient Saxons, it the custom in fam
lies Of fortune to make weekly distribution Of bread
to the poor the mistress OF the house superintendent
in person the performance of this charitable act, and
thence received the name of Lady, or giper Of bread
In the of time BY the rejection Of the consonant
+, the ,cord assumed lis actual form.
A French writer of the last age remarks" Apropos
to the word Lady-few know the charitable custom
from which it is derived and it is in pursuance with
the ancient usage, that English ladies Of the present
day preside and serve at their own tables"
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One Presidential term.

The dinnnution Of the patronage Of the fe-
deral Executive By making more Offices elective
blythe people.
The amendment Of the Constitution Ct The
United States so as 10 giUe to Congress the
election Of the Secretary ofthe Treasury.
The prohibition BY lap Of the interference Of
officers Of the federal government in popular
elections.
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The CHEvALiER DE NoRpIS delivered on Friday 10
the Secretary Of State his credental letters Charge
d'Afaires Of The King of Sweden and Norway, and
was subsequently presented in his official character
10 the Presiuent.-Globe.
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MIssissIPPI.-Ther recent election Of four
members to the Legislature, it is stated, gives
majority in that body to the Wings In such
event Mr.. TRoTTER must uralk, and Mr..
WALKER must trot!
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r>REDGoLD ON THE STEAM ENGINE.-lts In
Piles, for Manufactures Navigation and Railways, by
Thomas Tredgod enlarged and edited by Mr. Wool
house. F. R. A. S. large quarto volume filled with en-
London, by f. TAYLOR, for sale, together with large
collection of Practical Scientific Works probably the
best in the United States) both English and Amencan
editions 1.-THE English chiefly imported by himself and sold
at the lowest prices in all cases. nov 81
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BY the liverpool packet Oxford.
THE BRITISH HARVEST.

The weather continued favorable for harvesting, and
the crops generally in. 1t had been urged upon
the from various quarters to have aday OF
public thanksgiving on of the favorable crops
There appears however, in some minds At least, to
have been still no inconsderable anxiety to adequacy
Of the supply for the Of consumption until the
ngatherngs of another CROP particularly as the accounts
from the continental grain growing countries were I'M
favorable
Correspondence Of the Courier & Enquirer.
LONDON, Oct. 6, 1885,
The Tobacco market has again advanced, and prices
evidently are destined to remain very high during the
whole Of the ensuing year Virginia has been sold at
9l-2 per ID. within the last three days.
The prices of Bar iron have also advanced los per
ton, in consequence principally, OF large orders from
the United States and the expectation Of still more
extensive orders by the Great Western steam ship,
which will be due at Bristol the Of next week
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suceour 10 their families without meeting certain death
The Indians AFTER robbing the house Of every article
they could carry away. set fire 10 and retired instantly
Among the articles stolen Was large sum Of specie"
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MR.. KILGOREs DISTRICT.

The Cadiz co., Organ Of the 18th inst says:
"At an election held this day in the 18th Congress
sional District HENRY SwEARINGrN was chosen 10
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the
Hon d. KlLGoRE. The Wings made no opposition
to his election.
1t therefore appears that MIR. kilgore was not
candidate.
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The New York Times states that Messrs. Moore
and Cambreleng have not yet resigned! Who ever
heard of loco foco practising what he preachedi
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