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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22
CoRRUPTIoN-THE CHANGE.

OOlhOI i lON--l f1E Vii "A ~ lJE.
Whoever reflects for one moment,
wants no better evidence of the estimation
in which the present tory administration
party hold the liberties of the people of
This country, than the great noise they are
wont to make, whenever Il wing dares to
laise his voice in defence of her institu-
tons, and to expose to merited infamy and
condemnation the vile wretches, WHO, in
defiance of every safeguard and protec-
ton the constitution can impose, basely
attempt to wrest from the nation, that lib
erty it was designed to secure. Who ever
reflects for one moment, we say, wants no
better evidence of this fact! And to such
length do they go on these occasions, one
would suppose, that, the American people,
instead Of being the descendants of those
noble patriots who fought and bled during
the darkest period Of that Revolution which
gave birth TO the flares: nation the world
ever saw, they were the common property
of lordly men, owned by inheritance, and
transferable at will. This is less to be
wondered at however, il we consider The
source from whence it had its origin
General Jackson, was the first to estab
lish the principles; and so confirmed did !
become under his administration, tina
none but the Wings have since doubted
the right of his successor to ''folow in tn
/ footsteps" until, now, he who presumes t.
doubt the right, which attaches only to III
''entail" law, of monarchial nations, find
himself branded with the name of "Sedi
ton" and denounced as one disaffected t
. the government. Alas! alasl was this th
: end for which Washington fought an
patriots bled. Shade of the former, an
spirits of the latter, look down in hol
|. horror upon the awful change.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22

The full returns from the Maryland election
gives three Wings and FIVE Tories, for Con-
gress.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22

We would call the attention of our rea-
ders, and especially that portion interes-
ted IN the present cotton crop, TO the fol-
lowing letter, which we have this day
transferred to our columns from the
Charleston, $50. Ca.) Courier. originally
published in the Macon Messenger, written
BY James Hamilton, Esq. from Liverpool
and addressed 10 Jessec Taylor. Moai-
gomery Alabama:
I1urnnoor A..- 90
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22

ADful cOnfagr0tiOn in PHILADELPHIA
From Postscript in the Baltimore Re-
publican, we learn that very destructive
fire occurred in the city of Philadelphia on
the night of the 9Th inst, by which more
than AZ buildings were destroyed, and the
lives Of three firemen lost. We have no
room for Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22

GREAT FIRE IN New YoRK.-Our New
York papers of this morning, are filled with
accounts of a most destructive fire that occur
red in that city on the night of the fifth instant
The fire broke out near Burling slip, in the
vicinity of the U. States Gate Holt's) Hotel,
and spread with tremendous fury-destroymg
property valued at million and half of dollars
The dome of that fine edifice was at one time
in flames, and great deal of shipping had to
be hauled of: We have not room for further
particulars.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22

The patrons of the Argus are hereby
informed, in order to prevent misappre.
pension, that the interest of the present
proprietor commenced with the 4th mum.
Der of the 9th volume, from which time
accounts for subscription and advertising
will date.
The accounts Of his predecessor will be
made out for the same up to that period.
The proprietor also wishes it distinctly
understood, that the terms for both, is
Cash, in good funds; and that no other
kind will be received, except at brokers'
rates.
The payment for legal advertisements
and trust sales must always be guaranteed
or they will not be published.
Any person presenting an advertise.
ment of any description for publication,
will be held responsible for the payment of
the same, unless otherwise expressly stip-
ulated
We would further state that those sub.
scribers who have paid the late editor, Col.
Barker, in advance, will continue to re.
ceive their paper until the end ofthe term.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22
To1,r oIIT-BEWARE.

We are cred;bly informed that an agent
has been seat out BY the Democrats Of this
place. on . peddling excursion, with cart load
Of Federal pamphlets, to distribute throughout
the country, the contents of which IS wen cal
culated to deceive and mislead the people. AZ
the gentleman, NAV wish to have it known that
he IS already on the road, and may be expect
ed soon, we take this early opportunity to .af-
ford the information, and to bespeak for him
in advance, cordial reception; as we presume,
unlike other itinerant gentlemen, who charge
high prices for their goods, he Will adapt the
singular rule of selling his for nothing
We also think it advisable to state that, this
said Pamphlet was written by c. G. olmstead'
of this place. and late of Tennessee, notorl-
GUS Federalist, and of Irfdel fame.
MONEY MATTERs.-Every thing Ind:-
Gates, OF the present time, a most dePlora-
bic state of affairs throughput the world.
The crash which took place in the United
States in 1887, has been gradually ex ten
ding until it has reached Europe. and has
involved England to such an extent that
that government, like our own, is becoming
bankrupt. This is easily accounted for.
1t is a we'll established principle in the
pathology of tie human system, thai
whatever affects q limb, will gradually
extend its influence over the whole body
until. finally, it reaches the heart, and
death ensues This is the case in regard
to England. The United States is 9
member of the commercial world, and
| England is the heart of 1.-THE disorder
commenced here, and she is Tow begin
ming to suffer. The like effects, from
such causes, are inevitable, and will always
produce, more or less, the same results
Hence it is, that enlightened statesmen
like skilful physicians, are so eager tc
guard against that which will endangel
either the BODY or its members; and i
by mishap they become diseased, rec,
ommend an early remedy. But moth
ing was done in the incipient stage tc
cure the malady in this country, nnc
England is now feeling the poisoned shat
piercing her very vitaIs. But this is no
the worst. Our own country is beginning
to languish again, and who is there tina
does not always dread the "relapse stage
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22
LlvERrooL, Aug. 90.

Dear SIR
knowing the interest which you feel
n the fate Of the most important of South
ern staples, / am induced, from the great
mart Of its final sale, to drop you a few
lines.
The extraordinary fact is disclosed, that
with a deficit IN the export of some FIVE
hundred thousand bales from the United
States, tho stock of American cotton now
on hand in this place. amounts to the enor-
nous sum Of 1000 bales; being the
largest stock ever before known, and
which exceeds that of last year on today,
BY $4,000 bales.
The consumption having fallen Of
off So per cent, It becomes IN some de.
gree. useless, to refer to the deficit in the
crop OF 1888. But we should look ahead
to provide the best means Of securing a
fair sale og that Of 1899.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22

Tae President has recognised Don Juan
Dela Granga as vi &c Consul Of Mexico,
for the port OfNew York.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22
VERDICT

That Sarah Ann Peak came to her
death being 5 hot through the head by
pistol bali BY the hands Of her father,
James Wood.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22

Oct. o. 1889 Nv.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05

zled large sums Of public money. The first case
which Mr.. Prentiss brought up was that OF Col.
John s. Spencer, Receiver of Public moneys at
Fort Wayne Indiana. This man took sixty thou
sand dollars, but as he good Van Buren,
,.an, aud had many influential friends IN indi-
ana. It was recomrne nded 10 the President by the
aren..-".o let him be- They did ''let him be.
The excuse that Spencer gave for not depositing
hi, money 10 the credi, of the Treasurer, in bank
as he was ordered TODD was, that his ''democraic'
friends wished hun to remain and assist at the
Presidential Election. Spencer was using the
money in specula,ions. Mr.. Prentiss gave a
complete history, with comments, Of this remark
able case.
/ He wen, through several cases reported by
! Mr. Grevanhi-ali Of similar kind, comment
ing on them with much keenness and force. He
anticipated no good result from an investigation
houph he would vote for one. We had fact:
enough before us to show tina, the President anc
heads of department, if not spectators them
selves. had connyed and protec, ed and encour
aged speculation. The only remedy was 10 driv.
tie spoilers out of the Government.
Mr. eastman, Of \. H., took the floor and tn
House adjourned
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05

money To be under The joint control OF the bank
and some officer OF Government, and not to be
drawn upon by warrant, rs IN other cases. nor
without the express order of the Secretary of the
Treasury. Commission TO be allowed for safe
keeping.
ties money to be transferred 10 of the special
Repositories.
81. Secretary to make regulations requiring
the prompt presentasi zion of all warrants.
2S All officers, with their clerks, &c. 10 keep
accurate accounts: and If any one shall make
auduent return OF the revenue. or shall use the
public money, in manner whatever, Tor pri-
waite purposes, when convi ctcd OF either. 10 be de-
clared elon-to be imprisoned ior not less Than
two nor than FIVE years-and TO be lined the
anoun, o. any srch fraudulcn, return, or OF the
money embeZz'ed.
/ % ANY receiving or eiiSbursing officer depos-
itiug the public money with the banks, or Keeping
/ in his possession bank notes, and thus enabling
anv bank or banks to become indebted, directly
or indirectly, 10 tho United States, and 10 discount
on any such balance whether any bank or banks
shall discount on the same or not, shall be dsmis-
sed the public service, and forfeit all compensation
ldue him
80 Salaries: cashiers at New York, $ 1000; at
Boston, g. 900; Charleston, 5000; public receiver
at ST. Louis. $500 To take any compensation
from persons having business with these officers,
msdemcanor, and to &c punished by fine OF I'M
lDxisonmeat or BOTH
3l- Stfeprv ;.u,horized to procure temporary
places of deposite until the public buildings are
, finished in Washing ton, New York and Boston
80 Where the officers not already provided
with safes or vaults, or both, authority 10 procure
: them Twenty thousand dollars appropriated to
: paw these and any other expenses arising under
So. Two Clerks in .,hc Trco<urers Office; two
$ in the cashiers office at New York. one at eacf
Tof the 6eher four special repositories each TO re
' ceivc 50 ,O0& per annum, and TO give suitlcien
bonds and 10 be liable TO all the penalties imposed
$ by this net.
d 81 All officers to mako oath affirmation 4
y discharge their duties faithfully, &c.
:, IS. All acts, or parts of acts, inconsistent wit
l. this act, repealed.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05
SENATE.-SATuRDay, Dec. %,
PETITIONS PRESENTED.

b. Mr. Williams Of W., from William Blanch-
ard and others for the amendment or alteration OF
the law regulating the duties of owners and oc-
cupiers OF mills, to leave il OPTIONAL with
them grind when they believe 1t To be for dis
tiIlation--refcrlcd 10 the committee 10 which
was referred a matter in relation 10 the same sub
leci Yesterday.
b. Mr. Stanford, from John Hogsdon and oh
ers. PRAYING The grant Of change in pas Of
the KnIghtstown and Brownsville state road re
fcrrcd to Messrs. Stanford, Mount, Smith q W.
and Riley.
| Mr.. Siglcr offered tho following resolution
I RcsolreI, That a select committee be appoint
cd to draft a memorial to the Congress ot lie uni-
/ ted States praving an early aPproprIatoHon the
! Cumberland Road, and also into the ex'ediency
Of incorporating in said memorial, provision
requesting sufficient amount TO be appropriated
for its completion in this state, 10 be sppied by
the board OF internal impros ement, or 10 the Cen
eral Assembly NAV direct; and also the necessi-
tv of forthwith bridging all the streams over
which said read passes.
Mr.. Brady moved that the words "Prayng an
early" be striken out, and that "urEing the pro
prie,v of speedy" be inserted; which was az
copied The resolution was then adopted.
Messrs. Siricr. Little, Mdfatt, Brady. Stanford
! Smith of w :, Williams, and Mount, we're appoint
ed said committee.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05
HOUSE-S.ruRpAr, Dec. %, 1885.

The Speaker laid before the House a eomnu-
nicailon from the President OF the State b'hS ~
answer to a resolution Of the House on 'hs ," = !,
iect of increasing the capital OF the save
and Branches: which was read and referred
the committee Of WAYS and means III
Mr.. Hubbard from the committee OF ways
means. TO which was referred a resolution 'n1
ing into the expediency Of 50 amending me-
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05

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Total.

twill he sen that the surplus fumes o. W
,.r,mon,. whi,h 1T one time exceeded $3.50
have peen crafty diminished.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05

committed by defaulters which the President Of
fers, he viewed wholly insufficient. We must
go TO the root of the evil. and alter the principle
OF appointment. As long appointments were
made on the spoils system so long they would be
uniaithfu' and incompetent. The scenes at Har-
rshurg only the beginning of what we
should see ii the spoiIs principle of appointment
to Office continued TO be acted on 1t would end
in an appeal to the sword. Hungry and excited
partizans would upset the government If they
could not control it. As better remedy for the
evils under which we labor than the Sub Treasu-
ry, b~k e sent to the Chair to be read his bill, Of
fered two years ago, tor securing the freedom OF
! Elections. He submitted, especially to his own
political friends, if this remedy would not prove
/ to be ths only etfectuai one.
| The fault of our system was not much the
Iunfathfulness Of subordinates the system Of
appointment. In the General Post-Osce where
two millions slpt through the hands of officers,
the difficulty found TO be in the defective
system Of responsibility. Wba, was the deiaul,
of Swartwoit how puny and Insignificant was
il in comparison with the losses from the want
of compe ,ency'in the heads of departments!
The in the North West Ohe Black Hawk
war; whuk cost three millions, might have been
prevented by ordinary fidelity and competency
on the part of the officers Of the Government
The Creek war grew directly out of the infidel,
ty and incompetency Of our Government officers
A large portion of the expenditures for the re-
moval Of Indians and of the Florida war also grew
directly out Of the wan, of intelligence and fdel
ity and attention Of tho government officers L
D whom il was entrusted.
f Mr. Bell continued till about past 3
Mr.. Peentss, o: Mississippi, followed. In ref
{ orence to the Impotence Of the administration
members to get rid Of this discussion, he said h,
would discuss it even at the risk CT consunin:
:, the whole session in debate. These sub
o jects which, III his opinion, was Of vital mpoI
s lance TO discuss here. He intended particular
:. TO examine that part of the message which re
latcs 10 the desacations. and he would convic
= the President and his Secretary of The Trensur
: and his party Of gross hypocrisy in relation t
G this matter. He would prove that the Executiv
l. and the high officers of the Government have
for years, known and connived at defalca ton
= worse than those Of Swartwout.
e Mr.. Prentiss, after making few general Intro
ductory remarks, moved that the committee ris,
y which was agreed to.
Mr.. Pren,iss will, therefore, have the floor t,
morrow.
The House adjourned.
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REPORT or THE SECRETARY OF II
TREYSfTH


We havonot room 10 publish this doeuEf'
full. Sui ,ined Is "a condensed view Of "
GENTS andncans, as we'll rs tho eAPenfitsa
ls3s. ns ascer,aipcd and estimated; as
funds NJ available in that year.
pie or 3Teon. Amwi
3 ,lanc on The lsi Jan, 1888, S37,ioA-|
=, - - IS r.oo, Cas,oms. l7.41s5l
- D. -. 90, i,,le 3.lBE}
i.ece -, '''", 3a.G|
49, no,es ISSUED. I2,1ss|
Seond and ihira bonds Of Bank OF Il
I y. S. Of Pennsylvania, 4
s752ssss
EXPENDITURES.
Civil md miscel aneous, first three
quarters, is-al al
Mii;srv, first three quarters, IT,
Naval, first three quarters,
Estimate of above expenditure sona|
for fourth quarter, s--|
Public debt for the year,
Redemption Of treasury notes VI -, ca .
wear, Goa Al SO Is
Balance ON the 3ls, OF Der, o'''
s75e451
usAvArLAnLE !.g rs ssss.~
Depos,,e- with the SYsy
Due from insoivent s' laG.M
( 1887, nscd
p! Due from banks
paymens5n Isf, and not pas1 aast.
/ bic until 1889 SON
: Par, of money 'ae "'''' II
To'y =, d. ~
From baIae on the ai's D' ssas
1888. Tng s,,.' s2,io'1
es76
| aGIabIc balance remiin'ng'
| 4 New CaRrcATuRE--The - al O.
sEs: Robinson has got oni sa4
# an embrace in England be''s 80 +
Ind Prioe-Swartwou has soI .svs
GOO. and Price Of 100000 ss1 80
.Weleome ,aos pearl Of s01 IN.
The oracle Of Tass.sy ~.
1hepe yos're eoe : lasl.e.. - -
.S;.cs Tee il mStiss 49,
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER CEyrRs,

ltappears from the report Of The Pos,ma,,s,
General that the post routes of the L. States IN
operation on the first day OF July las, were. q,
nearly us can he ascertained, liI.SlS mite, IL
extent. The rate of annual transpor,,,;o, =.
tina, day was about g.; 5S0, zoe miles, end il, cas-,
So, l2l ,30S, viz:
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05
34,5e0, 202 sa,l3l. SOS

This is exclusive Of transportation by ,,ssu.
boats and other vessels, under the 5h and 6,h
sections OF The act OF 1925, Which cost, aboo,
900 more.
The lettings of the present year have been a,
il considerable advance on former prices, exces,
those Of the express mails, which have been a,
saving of % per cent.
To avoid danger OF embarrassment from The
recen, check OH The revenue Of the depar,mes,.
| rctrenchments and suspensions Of service have
( been made to the amount { SS35S. Sal per anuun
I Great care has been taken make them in sci,
vice which was the least valuable 10 tic ten
lmunity.
The report Of tho first Ass,staa, Postmaster
| General, herewith transmitted, furnishes ,nts-
| ting details to the mail service.
On the l., of July last the number Of post IT,
ces was Il, $40, being an increase Of 1852 darsf
the preceding year. The number cs,ahishsd
was !, l04 and tho number discontinued So
During the same year, the appointments ci psi
masters were 2,G6S.
The number oil pos, Offices this day is III
553
The number ofcontrac'ors IN service dgriag
last year was about ,9o1. OF this nnmbefs
Z have been fined or Ind deductions made from lA
, pay. on account OF delinqncncies and oms.sfs
The aggregate amount ot fines and deauciT
excluding rcmissions, was SGT .l2S 81.
!. The revenue &c the department, for the ycaf
ding June 80, 1887, was Si,l00GG n
- about q an,xae l
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05

Mr.. Adams proceeded in the Same strain, and i
was again called to order.
Mr.. Bynum hoped gentlepan from the South
might reply to him if he yh. on.
81 hope SO to- said Mr.. Adams emphatically
@Open your mouths, gentlemen, tina, is all l.
ask, and then you may answer much you
please.'
Mr.. Bynum objected to Mr.. Adams proceed
ing, except b. special leave.
Mr.. Briggs moved that M. Adams have leave
fo1procecd.
Mr.. Hopkins called for the ayes and nocs--or-
dered--and Mr.. Adams allowed TO proceed
yeas Ia, nays 40.
Mr.. Adams excused from voting, and after
the yeas and nays, proceeded. He said the Coin
mittec on Foreign Affairs were bound to report
on petitions presented and on the merits of those
petitions. 1t arbitrary assumption OF
power tho part OF the Committee not to con-
slider such pc titions. The refusal to receive and
consider petitions was an attack upon the right
Of petition. Mr. Adams, in the course of his
remarks, said tina, George Washington and Thorn
IA Jefferson were aboItionists, and he would
prove it ii any dared to doubt IT.
Mr. Wise SAID he doubted IT.
Mr. Adam.--I will prove it.
The Chair said it not in order.
Mr.. Adams manifested greai anxiety Ia make
good what he said, but being of order be
could not.
Mr. Bouldin, Of Va, spoke after Mr.. Aadam.
Mr.. Bynum, of n. c. followed IN u manner
quito excited.
Mr.. Wise called him 10 order CIR referring e
the Van Buren, Southern party with n view Q
making his rcmorks have party bearing.
Tho CHAIR decided that Mr.. Bynum was out O
order.
Mr.. Stanley, Of n. G. for serving MIR
Bynum precisely Mr.. B. served Mr. Adams
compelling him 10 take his seat until allowed /,
proceed in order. Mr.. =. much excited took hi
seat. hut was suffered q proceed n order Mr.
Adams was
He continued his remarks some length, al
guing that the United States, free and indie
pendent nation, was not bound to acknowledge
the independence Of Hayti any other Govern
ment.
After Mr.. Bynum had concluded, the s'Instrue
tions'' and report proposed by M,. Adams wer
laid on the table by large vote.
The House then adjourned over TO Wednesda
next.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1839-01-05

Mules. Cost
BY horse and suiky, n,373.olS Ss3l aas
g stage and coach, 20,593, la2 $50 go,
" steamboat and railroad, 2,4l3,O92 4l0sss
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Excess of revenue S797,l71
The revenue OF the department for
tho wear ending 3Oth June last 10
estimated to have been siall
The engagements and liabilit'es Of
department for the same year were 40
-
Excess Of engagements and liabilities taa3I
The surplus on hand has presented snaaH1
mcnt from tao excess Of liabilities.
Compared with the preceding year, he f'l
nue. has increased about 4 per cent. I@
unexpected aud most gratifying restis
The cash on hand on the lst inst. Wa Y
lows, viz:
In banks, available Or expected to6e 50 aiis'
Is, January next, Ss4,22o
In draf, Offices and duo from Casasa
pos, Office, e'o
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-01

Robert J. Walker opposes all Banks,
and goes for hard money currency.
If he will pay a certain Bank in this State
some eighty thousand dollars, it will prob
ably ease his conscience a little on the sub
lect; we have no doubt the bank is IN ia
vor of divorce from him.
LOcofocO Consistency. -RobertJ. Walk
er is now great hard money man, and
is noisy advocate for an exclusive metal
ic currency. In 1887, only two years
since, in reply TO one of Benton's hard
money speeches he said eff the prayer OF
the country could be heard within these
walls, it would be GOD SAVE US
FROM THE WILD VISIONARY
RUINOUS AND IMPRACTlCABLE
SCHEME OF THE SENATOR
FROM MISSOURI FOR EXCLUSIVE
GOLD AND SILVER CURRENCY,
and such is not lythe prayer ofthe coun-
try, out Of the Senate, with scarce des-
senting voice"
Again he said if Benton could by his
mandate sssweep from existence all the
Banks Of the States, and establish an ex.
elusive constitutional currency of gold and
silver he would bring upon the country
scenes Of RUIN AND DISTRESS
WITHOUT A PARALLEL, Jan. 1MME,
DATE BANKRUPTCY Of nearls