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(Athome ! BuRllseroN, April 26, 1888.


Gentlemen: The very few hours which remained
my family temporary visit, after absence Of more
than FIVE months, did not allow time to acknowledge
your friendly invitation to partake of dinner with you
while the city, which not received until about the
time Of my departure.
Fully and profoundly sensible Of my entire indebted
your parlialy and magnanim,y, and that in
cdcnt in my public life, to which you pleased to
refer in terms Of kindness and appreciation, entities me
to this mark Of distinction at your hands--language is
wholly inadequate to express The gratitude of my heart
The selfish and heartless encomiums fulsomely be-
slowed by mere political partisan, may pamper and
crafty unhounded ambition, but the approving voice
Of those who love their country for their couaiys sake
is pearl Of great veue and is the Patriots best re-
ward frank aud fearless ayowal of honest opinions,
especially when connected with the discharge OF dele
gated trusts have always held to be the imperative
duty of public servant and one from which have
never knowingly shrunk whatever may have been the
errors Of Judgment
faithful and unos,cntatious performance Of my pub
lie duties according the best Of my humble abilities,
shall be- as trust has been, my constant aim, and is
the highest distinction to which aspire am, gentle
men, with very great respect, your fellow ci.lzen,
...' SAMUEL MKEAN
Messrs John r. Vogdes, Joseph S, Riley, Freeman
Scott Morton McMchae Robert Hays, Alexander
McCaraher, John w. McGnth, w. F. Van Amrnge
and others.
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THE PANIC OF 1s33-34-THE PANIC OF
lS37-3S.

During the ever memorable session Of $685.
"a, there was continued panic kept up, from
the beginning to the end, growing out of the
discontinuance of the Bank Of the United
States, and the employment of State Banks as
fiscal agents Of the Government. war
was waged against State banks by those
who opposed that measure. The admins
tra,ion, and its friends in Congress were the
advocates of those banks, and the public mo-
ney was employed to the greatest possible
extent TO sustain them and the business of
the country. Nevertheless, SO long as Con-
ge.s continued in session the panic lasted
but, the moment they adjourned, and went
home, the panic ceased confidence was re-
stored, where it had previously been banish-
cd money became abundant and cheap );
commerce fourished, and prosperity took the
place of advesity and gloom.
In the period ofthe session Of 1878,
(iucluding the extra session of the former
year, there has been strong analogy to that
of lS33-'34, above described. From the day
of the meeting of Congress on the first day
of September last, up to the day Of its adj
iournment on the 9th instant, an incessant
war has been waged against the banks,
the merchants and the business of the country.
Has it been by those who were thus charg-
cd III ls33-'34 No Incredible as it must
appear TO those abroad, who know the fact
only by reading it, the Government itself has
been engaged in the unhoiy crusade The
head of the Treasury Department has been
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GENERAL McKEAN.

We take the following correspondence, be-
tween the patriotic Pennsylvania Senator,
and a number Of his old, distinguished, demo-
cratic republican constituents, from the Ameri-
can (Pa.) Sentinel Of Feb. 4th. The introduc-
tory remarks Of the Sentinel are just and libe-
raj, showing that difference in opinion is
not necessarily difference in principle and
that divergence in the former, should never
be allowed to produce divisions in the latter.
Principle is one and ndipisible.
The following correspondence between number of
our and General McKEAN of the United
States Senate has been handed for publication.
Whatever difference Of opinion may be entertained
pecng the soundness Of General McKean's views
some questions OF great Importance there be none,
we think reference the frankness and independence
with which he has expressed them.
PHILADELPHIA, 2lst April, 1888.
Gen. SAMUEL McKEAx-Desr misunderstanding
that you are in the city Of Philadelphia DESTROYS
during your stay with TO testify the high respect
entertain for your many virtues IN public and private life
If all Of have not, at all times, agreed with you in
opinion, on every important political subject in which
you have borne conspicuous part, have always APP
proved Of the open frank and manly Independence you
have displayed and the uniform consistency Of your pub
lie life with your avowed opinions Your worst enemies
cannot accuse you of selhshness or conceament
Pennsylvania by birth, principles, and conduct the
honor and interest OF the State have been safe your
hands democrat by profession and practice the prin-
cipes of the party have been sacrificed by you
| from fear, favor affection
To manifest appreciation Of these virtues, we hope
you will favor with your company to dinner, while
in this city, and that you will inform when will suit
your convenience to attend We are very respectfully,
| your most obd't serv's.
! John r. Vogdes Joseph 5. Riley
| Cheyney Hickman G. X Servoss
John w McGrath Freeman Scott
! w. F. Van Amringe Morton McMichael
| T. b. Florence Robt. Hays a
] NJ Riddle A McCaraher
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From The Cincinnati Ne,es, of july 3.

Capture of Henderson.- Yesterday morning, John
B. Henderson, charged with forging Treasury drafts,
who recently broke Jail at Washington, d. G; and
for whose apprehension reward Of III 600 had been
offered was taken by officers l.. Hazen and ID. ID.
Jones on board the steamboat HuntreSS, at our wharf
on his way to Texas. He was Immediately placed
before W. Doty, Esq, but though much disguised,
evidence as 10 identity was unnecessary, as he at
once admitted he the man sought for. He seemed
10 treat the matter of his arrest with much sang
froid as though he considered escape easy. He is
now in Jail waiting the orders of the Marshal of the
District OF Columbia. r.
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great celebration of the defeat Of the Sub-Trea-
sury is to take place in New York on Saturday next
Young Mems State Convention OF the opponents
of the Administration assemblies at Utica, n. T., on
the llth inst.
The number Of deaths in Philadelphia from Both
June to nth July, were 1872 .....= w.
A Whig Barbecue, in celebration Of The defeat
of the suo- Treasury, took place yesterday at Hayre
de Grace, Md
PETITE L,RcENY.-The Baltimore Visiter appro-
prated to itself an article from this paper which has
gone the rounds credited to the aforesaid Visiter We
find II at last, in the New Yorker
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by EXPRESS MAIL

BY the Express OF last evening we have New Or
leans dates TO the 4th inst
The Merchants Transcript strictly commercial
paper has the following:
The elections go on with spirit, both parties are
sanguine of success--from all we can gather the
Wings were far ahead al the close Of the polls In this
city last evening, and must succeed in all parts of
our State.
specie-2O,0 900 sovereigns ($l0O O0O) was received
per ship Columbana from Liverpool consigned TO the
Commercial Bank Of this city.
STATE ofthe Polls.---In the First Municipality yes
terday were received 400 votes; in the Second Co.'S
and in the Third 300 --BulLeLia.
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The Boston Post copies Mr.. R. BARNwELL
RHETT's letter to the editors Of the National
InteIligencer, prefacing it with the following
commentary
A writer for the Madisonian suggesting through
the Mercury, the nomination of Nj. Calhoun for the
Presidency, in opposition to Mr.. Van Buren,. This
is carrying out the Divide and Conquer principle
in earnest It won't do The Conservative trick
won't take. We thank Mr.. Rhett for the develope-
ment.
The charge implied in the above against
the Madisonian, or any Conservative, is utter
~ false
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oUR LIST OF EXCHANGE PAPERS.

Our Exchange list has accumulated to an extent
which il is neither practicable profitable for US
TO sustain. Ii is large that We really have not
time, nor disposition, this warm weather, 10 look
into more than half OF the sheets that come to US
We are grateful for the Kindness with which they
generally treat us and should be very glad requile
them. But we have already undergone greater sa-
crifces than we were bound TO make, and shall be
compelled from necessity to "curtail our accommo-
dations." Many Of our friends must therefore,
/" bear and forbear" il should not be able to con-
,inue our exchange with them, or answer the new
requests constantly made.
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ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

Both Houses adjourned at IL o'clock on
Monday last, in the midst Of vast accumula-
ton of unfinished business. More bills, pro-
badly, were passed during the last three days
of the session than in the whole Of the rest of
the time together! And more is left undone
than has been accomplished in seven months
time!
We shall publish list Of the acts passed at
this session in our next number, and notice
the subject more particularly.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and triM The adriee and consent of The Senate.
Felix Grundy, of Tennessee, to be Attorney General
of the United States, from the first day Of September
next
Stephen II. Weems, Of Maryland, TO be Consul for
the port of Guatemala. ...
William Tudor Tucker to be Consul for the Island
of Bermuda.
Moses M. Strong to be Attorney for the Territory Of
Wisconsin .".".
TExAs-Peer w. Grayson has been appointed by
the President Minister TO the United States III the place
of Memucan Hunt, resigned
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RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.

NESUMh'TAON OF sfEShE TAI MEN 20
On the very night the news reached Phla-
delphia ofthe defeat in the House, for the I'm
time, Of the Sub Treasury scheme, in one
shape or another, the banks in that city and
county, fully believing il could not be brought
up again, through their delegates, met and
resolved, almost unanimously, to recomuend
to their respective Boards Of Directors to re-
sumo payments in specie, on the LIST day Of
August next, Of all their obligations, with or
without the cooperation Of the banks in other
places.
We have seen letter which gives assur-
ances upon which we place the utmost re-
lance, that the recommendation Of the dele
gates will be adopted by the banks on the day
mentioned.
We believe that had Congress adjourned
and gone home the next day after the Presi-
dent sent his message to that body, in De-
cember last, most Of the banks would have re-
sumed specie payments in sixty days there
after. Ii has been the fear Of the hostile
action Of Congress alone, that has so long
delayed that event.
The banks knew full well if they resumed,
and the Sub Treasury bill should pass, it
would throw into the hands Of the Executive,
an engine Of power with which he could and
would force them to suspend again, and thus
seal their own downfall and destruction.
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The correspondent Of the Baltimore Patriot thus
reports the remarks of Mr. LEGARE, in opposition to
Mr.. virgins motion to abolish the law regulating
the safe keeping Of the public moneys:
Mr.. Legare Of S c., opposed the bill in short,
rapid and energetic speech Here he said, you pro-
pose to sacrifice, in an instant your whole financial
system without debate-wilhout elaboration
without examination--and under the pressure of the
Previous Question, (Cushman, the Hadsman, had
tried several times to get the foor for the purpose Of
applying the axe.)
1t was SO great an innovation Continued Mr.. Lee
care, that one of my colleagues in another branch
of Congress, benched before it, .(he alluded 10 Mr..
Calhoun that gentleman opposed it because Of the
tremendous accession TO Executive patronage and
power, which it made because il went 10 build up
system Of Discretion which would control men, and
never could be controlled by men.
He referred to casual remark from Cambreleng,
about the issue being between National Bank, and
a Sub Treasury! He denied it. Ihe true issue
was between one Bank of the United States TO be
governed by commercial men, with reference to the
wants and convenience Of the community and an
other Bank to be governed by the Secretary of the
Treasury and his fellow politicians! That is the
issue Sir, am not 10 be frightened by any painted
Devil the gentleman may exhibit am not afraid
of being charged with covert intentions to establish
National Bank, but here say, am more against
this Bill than such institution. Mr.. Legare con-
cluded with motion to refer the Bill TO the Com
mitlee on Ways and Means
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CARD.
ashington, June, 1893.

NJ have the honor and satisfaction Of announcing to
the friends of the Dade Institute Of Florida that the
work is progressing with every hope OF success:
The continuance of our Indian difficulties has been the
primary why has not been brought before Con-
gress, for consideration at the present session That en-
lghtened and patriotic body feeling and patriots,
will doubtless view it in the light in which has been
viewed, by every rejecting and feeling mind in the nation
as n work of immense usefulness, charity and beauty
and altogether worthy the patronage OF great and mag
unanimous nation. IA .~.-#
The memorial of Florida, for the aid Of the Dade In
sttute," Of Florida before the Committee Public
Lands
Whatever may be its issue | hope my fellow citizens
Of my fellow creatures seeking, and the advance
ment Of the best interests Of my country.
With great respect, &c,
Your fellow citizen,
]. A. l.. NORMAN,
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Expenditures Of The Gorernment.-In the House of
Representatives on Thursday last the Speaker laid
before the House letter from the Secretary Of the
Treasury, in answer to resolution Of the 25h inst
the public debt, for each year. from 1924 to 1885,
They are as follows viz
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Mr.. MARRIOTT, the editor of the Frederick (Md.)
Times has been brutally assaulted by the keeper of
the county jail We hope the perpetrator Of the out
rage will be locked into the said to be used for
cockpit and be pecked and gafiied till he heartily
repents
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The american Sentinel (Philad) says Of the de-
feat Of the last Sub Treasury expedient:
The obstacle to the speedy resumption of specie
payments by the banks has thus been removed; and
there is good reason to hope that the business Of the
country WILL long, be restored TO its usual chan
nels and its wonted activity ."
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THE MADISON PAPERS.

The bill that passed the Senate appropriate
ing $4,000 for the publication of that portion
of the works of Mr.. MADISON, that were pur-
chased by Congress, passed the House of Re-
representatives., and became law by the sigma
ture of the President.
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The N. Y. Journal of Commerce says" The
stock of the Mechanics Banking Association, 81.
600 900, has been subscribed and the company Will
soon commence business. This is the first run OF
the General Banking Law"
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nrrcHING AND BANKING MACHINE -Thi

nTTCHING AND BANKING MACHlNE.--This
IL Machine will he in operation this morning at 9
o'clock, at the corner OF Maryland Avenue and l2th
streets also during The day, The Proprietor Mr.
GEORGE PAGE, will be the ground. This Ma
chine is considered highly valuable for enclosing Pso
Lands, as well as for all ditching purposes, and may
well be termed Manual Labor Saving Machine.
july 7-3t.
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This sum is subject to small variation on Z
settlement; of the accounts of the Treasurer
NoTE-The above sums include payments for
Trust Funds and lndemnities, which, in 1887 were
$5,6l0,40f &C.
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The Charleston Mercury states ttat at meeting,
on the I'd inst, Of the Stockholders OF the Bank OF
Charleston it was determined to increase the capital
stock Of that institution, tpo millions ~ dollars,
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Representatives in Congress to be chosen in four
teen States the present year. and the elections will take
place in the following order:
Louisiana, LIST Monday in July
M ,,"o,s, LIST Monday in August.
Vermont, lst Tuesday in September.
Maine, I'd Monday in September
Georgia, LIST Monday in October.
Arkansas, LIST Monday in October
South Carolina I'd Monday in October
New Jersey, ID Tuesday in October
Ohio Cd Tuesday in October.
New York, LIST Monday in November.
Massachusetts, Cd Monday ia November.
Delaware, Cd Tuesday in November ....
The election in Louisiana commenced the I'd inst.
and continued three days
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Washington, d. c., July 0, 1888.

THEAP BOOkS-F. TAYLOR has on hand a large
~ and well selected collection Of the most valuable
works on Law, Medicine, Theology Science, Bellies
Lettres and Miscellaneous Literature generally which
he constantly receiving additions from the North and
from London all of which he offers for SALE IN all cases,
as low the can be bought in New York or Pha-
delpha, or any where in the United States.
Purchasing little from the northern booksellers, but
buying chiefly where they lay in their supplies lat the
spring and fall trade sales he able to sell low
lower than any Of them and of the little
dit which is usually given to newspaper advertisements,
he invites purchasers TO call and examine for themselves
this point before sending their orders to the north
elsewhere Teachers, and those who buy to sell again,
may rely getting the largest discounts upon every kind
Of books and stationery. Members Of Congress and
strangers have their purchases packed free Of charge
Waverly Circulating Library Immediately east of Gads-
by's Hotel. July III
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p- This paper win be published, during
the recess Of Congress, on Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
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NEW BOOKS-Ths day received, for sale by +.
IN TAYLOR, or for circulation among the subscribers
to the Waverly Circulating Library
Memoirs of Sir William Knighton, Keeper Of the Pri-
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Sharon Turner'S third volume of the Sacred History Of
the World. Price go l-2 cents.
The three first numbers each illustrated with engrav-
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Lord Bacons complete works.
McCulock's Commercial Dictionary, new edition
The Lady's Book for June The Medical Library for
June The Museum for June and many other new books
July II 5t'
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The Hat.-Our northern brethren seem to be
more in a melting mood" than is imposed upon us
by the incessant heat Of this climate
A Coxsackie IN. VI paper mentions that the
thermometer had ranged in that place from 100 to
ITO in the shade. II mnst have been in a burning
brick yard.
The Philadelphians and New Workers have been
sweating TO the tune of l0l TO 1903.
In this District we have had almost incessant heat
from the LIST Of June. The Potomac oreezes are all
that the solids and liquids of the human frame
from bankruptcy and dissolution. For the last three
days the thermometer has ranged from 80 to 96.
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DoLLlNS' ANCIENT HISToRY-Cheap--Con
N ple,e in eight volumes very handsomely full bound
in red leather. Price % 25.
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NOTICE,

DANK OF WASHINGTON, July 5th, is3s.--With
ID view OF rendering The notes OF this institution,
(which has since the FIRST Of September neen redeem
ing all lis issues in gold and syer equivalent 10 specie
hTouehout the Union has in anticipation OF the general
resumption Of specie payp ents, effected such an arrange
ment With the Bank Of America IN the city Of New York,
ha, Il, notes Of this Bank which may be put in clrcua
ton will as expressed their face. be with certainty
maid in specie on demand either at that Bank this at
the option Of the holder. -
Jas ADAMS, Cashier july 7-cod3t
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r WELLS GEOLOGY edition, in two large
IL octave volumes, filed with maps and engravngs, is
just received price $5. For sale by
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rORDON'S DIGEST of the Laws of the United
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yI-HEWELL'S HISTORY OF THE 1NDUC-
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-19

The following exnact from the last
speech Of Mr.. Webster, shows what has
and what has not been done by Congress
in relation to the great subjects Of the cur.
rency and the public treasure
I'VE break up. said he. with no SUB
TREASURY BILL.
We break up with no Special Depos
ite Bill.
We break up without having surren.
dered TO the Executive our Just contro
over the public monies.
We break up, having abolished the
Specie Circular.
But we break up,nevertheless, leaving
provisions Of law in existence and
new Treasury Circular in existence
which must very seriously embsrrass til.
operations of business, especially in some
parts of the country.
And we break up, moreover. withou
having done any thing to establish &
paper currency, equivalent TO specie
! and Of universal credit. and equal value
in every part of the country.
Till we establish such a currency, we
shall not have performed high and
important duty. which is solemnly bind.
ing upon us. Till this is done, the coun
try will not be satisfied"