Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-23

.nBo, HenpeT OF Inc virginia tIouse OF Delegates,
from Northampton Co. resigned his seat in that bo-
dy some time since, in consequence of his having
been concerned in duel. An election to supply |
the vacancy held on the 4th inst and resulted
in the choice Of DIR George T. VERIFY. (W.) over his
Van opponent, Maj Nottingham. No change from
last April The votes were---Yerby l66. Noting
ham 81.
DIRECTIONS OF THE TORY MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS TO THEIR FOLLOWERS.
The loco-foco members of Congress finding that
the measures they had adopted had not only deran-
ged and parayzed the businesses of the county, but
had dissatisfied large majority of the people have
thought it advisable to come out in body with
long argument for the purpose of inducing the peo-
pie to submit quietly TO the evils brought upon them
by their rulers Although its principal burden is the
danger of National Bank, which is obviously de-
signetl 10 take only with those who know nothing ON
the subject, and may with many such have the ef-
feet intended, never have we seen a paper enana-
ting from those to whom any accidents had for the
time given the control of milton, SO nconclusve
in argument, little likely % have the designed
They state, truly indeed, that 'never, in so short
period since the commencement ofthe government,
have so many events, destined to effect so mighty
change in our political condition occurred" 1t is
certainly true that before in this country have
our rulers so suddenly reduced US, in time of
peace, from pamy prosperity to what they call
state of unexampled confusion And what is their
cuse for all this and for their determination not to
restore the country Let them answer for them.
selves "We are deeply sensible (say they) that
too much has been expected from the deliberations
ofCongress. A numerous and powerful party has
induced large portion ofihe people 10 look alone to
the Congress Of the United State, for relief They
taught to believe that from thence alone en-
anate the measures required u RESTORE THE
COUNTRY TO PEACE, QUIETAND HAPPINESS,
unmindful that we have written Consti tuition to
control those who administer the various depart
ments of the general government" Therefore to
exonerate ourselves from unreasonable responsible
ity.'' they do what' why they say somebody (not
themseves) has doubted the ,onstitutlonaty of ma
tonal bank; and that they believe against the expe-
rence forty years, that it dangerous to liberty
but that the sub-treasu-y scheme, which has
never been tried, and which they acknowledge may
to some little extent, they think not great, increase
executive patronage, is perfectly safe.
Let us take their argument then in its common
sense meaning, stripped of deceptive phrases. and
what is it We wish our readers to examine it, and
decide for themselves whether it is not substantially
this. 's1he political elements ofthe country are in
state of greater confusion than ever before. The
people look to Congress TO relieve them from it.
We say we cannot restore The country to peace,
quiet and happiness because 1--WE have written
Constitution to control u.s. They acknowledge
however that ''a numerous anc powerful party
think the constitution does not prevent Congress
from "restorng the country to peace, quiet and hap
piness--does not prevent Congress- from promoting
the general welfare o'+
Now with all the fances Of The loco-foco members
of Congress in regard 10 the nexpediency of long
tried national bank, and the expediency of the
tried sub-treasury it would seem the most rational
course for the people to prefer who believe the
constitution authorses them to restore peace, quiet
and happiness to those who profess to think it on
ly authorises them to ''unsettle public opinion" and
TO put the po cal elements Of the country in state
ofgreater confusion than ever they were before.
All the elections for the year past have shown
that the people have preferred those who construe
the Constitution for good and not for evil, ana our
pending election will confirm it.
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OUTRAGEOUS. On Tuesday eve. last, some graceIess