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COL Shelton, late President of the Bran.
don Bank, Mississippi, has addressed letter to
the Editor of the Danville way Reporter
repellng some inference Of that paper which
he deems unjust to himself. In that letter, he
says:
"The truth is, sir, the Brandonl Bank is
sound to the core-has ample means, Though
not at present available,) consisting of good
Bills, receivable, to the extent Of over one mil
lion Of dollars, above her total liabilities
Those bills are in rapid course Of collection,
and time is all the Bank requires to bring he
matters TO favorable issue. She has done
no wrong except in her attempt to do too much
good, when other Banks were doing nothing.
She has experienced no loss, and her only mis-
fortune consists in the defalcation and ingrati-
tude Of those who have been most benefited.
Among those are not the Directors, whose av-
erage liabilities will not exceed, at this time, ten
thousand dollars"
Col. S. admits that he has committed errors
ofjudgement in his connection with tho Bran
don Bank, but declares that he acted with an
exclusive regard to the good ofthe community.
The great misfortune Of the Bank has been ac-
cepting for planters and others on the pledge
Of Cotton to be delivered, which pledge has not
been redeemed. He believes iftime is afforded
the Bank will collect and pay all; but If any
attempt is made TO wind up its affairs suddenly
by commission Of bankruptcy, there will Of
course be much injury and loss TO all parties.
NeD Yorker.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-10-10

ExPERIENcE.-"Never depend upon the assis.
lance Of friends and relations, in any thing
which you arc able TO do yourself, for nothing
is more tickle and uncertain. Tho man who
relies upon another for the execution Of any
affair ofimportance IS not only kept in wretch
ed and slavish suspense while he expects the
issue Of the matter, but generally meets with
While no who lays the chief
stress Of his business upon himself, and depends
upon his own industry and attention for tho
success Of his AFFAIR.", is in the fairest way to
attain his end; and fiat last he should miscarry,
has this to comfort him, that it was not through
his own negligence, and the vain expectations
Of the assistance of friends To stand by our.
selves as much as possible to exert our own
strength and vigilance in the prosecution of
our affairs is God-like, being the result ola most
noble aud highly exalted reason. But they
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-10-10
0kisider, chat, as candidate for Goyer-

Skasider, that, as candidate for Cover
noys1 have nothing to do with this SUBJECT
Nj belongs to the people and their representa-
F.lve in Congress, and 10 the President Q! 'n'
United States, and not TO the Governor OF ii'
State; and have allowed myself to say TINS
much on the subject, to obj many oil my
friends who have called for N opinions we
once had Branch Of the laN U. 5. Bank, III
our State. did not Join in inviting 1t mere
When II came, 1t did good to many people, aho
did no harm to mylknowledge. used H. when
| needed il, in common with other citizens nav
ing no constitutional scruples.
Whether we shall ever have another IKE IL
or any other, | know not lie. the people de-
eide this matter.
amnot, in the management OF our state al
fairs, disposed to wait for foreign aid. II Is
our business as state, TO put our gym mouse III
order, to make our own state respectable, 10
do those acts best calculated TO restore our
credit, and to provide for the future.
As to our great Union Ban It has been es-
tablished without my vote, and have no stock
in it, nor do owe it anything but justice: 1t
is a Constitutional Bank, and the faith OF the
State is pledged for its capital stock. Let it
have fair trial, and be well guarded and con-
trolled, according TO its charter. If well man
aged, it is calculated to do much good. II 9th
erwise, much evil.
The office Of Chancellor, which now hold,
will expire at the next November election
Chancellor Quitman was elected in 1888, for
the Constitutional term Of six years. He re-
signed in 1884, and was elected to fill the ia
cancy. By law, when vacancy occurs, an
election is held to fill the vacancy. Some have
thought, that when Chancellor is elected by
the people he should be Commissioned, and hold
the office for the full term Of six years. | have
come to different opinion on consulting the
statute, and by the advice ola gentleman learn
I'd in the law. The people having elected me
% fill this office, deem it my duty TO discharge
It's duties, till the election of another; and
suppose my distinguished competitor is Of the
'ame opinion, in relation TO the office he holds
With all its power and patronage.
Whatever may be your decision, between us,
elbow citizens. shall most cheerfully submit
o it; and if it be your will that | shall retire
rom public life, you will promote my substan-
ial interest and happiness; but shall never
ease to be grateful for your past favors and
onfdence.
EDWARD TURNER.
Columbus Sent 80. 1885,
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Are the voters Of Mississippi DESTROYS Of see
ing speedy destruction Of the 'ohole banking
system? Do they wish to see the Union Bank,
which affords the only good currency we have,
crushed in its infancy? Do they wish, during
these "hard times," to have no currency but
the few gold and silver coins which circulate
amongst them? If so, let them elect a major
iy of loco -focos to the legislature, and continue
Gov. McNutt in the chair he now occupies, and
their wishes will be speedily consummated.-
That party believes all banks inexpedient, USE
less, immoral and irreigious--and believing
thus, will of course endeavor to destroy the
whole system, so soon as they fairly get the
reins OF government into their hands.-Ib.
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Members q Congress appointed to Office D, H..
President from 1884 10 1888 '~

President from 1884 to 1889. :"
William Wilkins, Pennsylvania. son,,,.
1884. Minister to Russia, salary $4,000. sOd
outfit $4,000. 'aa
John Forsyth, Georgia. Senator. 1aas
Secretary Of State, $4,000.
*Edward Kavanagh, Maine. House Of Ro,
resentatiyes, 1885. Charge TO Por,uU1I
"a, 500. SUI
"Robert T. Lyle, Ohio. House Of RAM.
sentatives, 1885. Surveyor General, Ob;o
$4,000. INV
Humphrey H. Leavitt, Ohio. House orRoD
resentatlves, 1886. District Judge, Si.OOo
Jesse Miller, Pennsylvania. House Of Rsr.
resentatives, 1886. First Auditor $4,000
Andrew Stevenson, Virginia Speaker
1886. Minister to England, $1,000, outfit
$4,000.
James w. Wayne, Georgia. House Of Rem
resenlatives. 1886. Judge of Supreme Court.
$4,000.
Leonard Jarvis, Maine. House of Renro.
senta,ives, 1887. Navy Agent, Boston, az ooo
*Gorham Parks, Maine. House Of Repre.
sentatives, 1887. Marshal Of Maine, $1,000
George Loyal, Virginia. House Of Repre.
sentatives, 1887. Navy Agent, Norfolk, $1,000
Edward Lucas, Virginia. House Of Repre.
sentatives, 1887. Superintendent at Harper's
Ferry, $500.
Edward A. Hannigan, Indiana. House of
Representatives, 1888. Register Of Land
office, $4,000.
Michael w. Ash, Pennsylvania. House of
Representatives, 1887. Navy Agent, Pha.
delphia, $4,000.
"Felix Grundy, Tennessee. Senator, I s3s.
Attorney General, United States, $4,000.
Ransom II. Gilet, N. York. House of Rep.
1887. Indian Commissions, ST..
900.
Henry A. Muhlenburg, Pennsylvania
House of Representatives., 1888. Minister TO
Austria, $4,000, outfit $4,000.
*Arold Plummer, Pennsylvania. House Of
1888. Marshal Western Dis.
lric:, $1,000.
Samuel ]. Gholson, Mississippi. House of
1888. Judge Of the District
u Mississippi, $4,000,
Isaac S. Penny baker, Virginia. House of
1889. Judge Of Western
District Of Virginia, $1,000.
*Ey Moore, New York. House of Repre-
1899, Naval Officer, $4,000.
Sum total Of these annual pensions, $1,000.
Ofthe above gentlemen, marked (*) seven
mad been rejected by the people at elections
held before their appointment-and one Mr..
1rundy) by the Legislature Of his own State.
Such is specimen Of the profession and
practice Of the party leaders, whose gross un.
aithfuness has forfeited the confidence and
support fscores who, like our correspondent,
we're among the most trusted and honored Of
he "original Jacksonmen."
1t may serve good purpose to put this up
IN record in your paper when you have room
or it.--An old Jackson man.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-10-10

DlED-In this county, on Sunday morning
last, Mrs SARAH CHAPMAN, consort Of Mr..
Robert N. Chapman.
"Hsppy soul, thy days arc ended,
All thy mourning days below;
Go, by angel guards attended
To the sight Of Jesus Co.
Waiting to receive thy spirit,
Lo! the Savior stands above;
Shows the purchase of his merit.
Reaches out the crown of love"
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The President,
The Secretary orState,
The Secretary ofWar,
The Secretary of the Navy,
The Post Master Generator
The Attorney General,
are now at Washington. We are justified in
saying there is "nobody at home," as there is
no one left but Mr. Woodbury., under whose Fl.
nancial skill the Treasury Department is pro-
wing the prolific mother frogues.
Knoruille Times.
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that Prccresinate and defer tho business oflc.
by an idle dependence upon others, in.,bino.
which It Is IN their own power TO effect. .;Ss
down into kind Of stupid, AFFECT slavcrn A
and show themselves unworthy Of ths ,.yy'
ent with which human nature is dianI.
fed" N'B"''
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-10-10

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Election.
For Chancellor.
ROBERT H. BUcKNER
For Judge Of the Third judicial District
c. c. CAGE.
For District Attorney, Sd Judicial District
II. L. TousLEY,
HENRY G. STREET.
STANHoPE PosEY.
For State Senate.
Hon. JEHu WALL.
For Representatives.
DR. SOLOMON WEArHERsBY,
JAMES j. GRAVES,
T. J. SPuRLocX.
For Judge Of the Probate Court.
Hon. JOHN WALKER.
For Sheriff.
JAMES NJ. NoRwoop.
THEODORE McKMeHr,
AARON ROBINSON.
For Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
E. NJ. DAVIS,
r. NJ. NELSON.
For Clerk of the Probate Court
GEORGE F. WEBB,
STEPHEN r. DAVIS.
For Assessor 4 Collector.
ELISHA L. TARvER,
JESSE HlLLlARp,
CLINTON McGEHEE,
For County Treasurer.
SAMUEL TILJorsoN
For Ranger.
MINOR N. WHITNEY,
Isaac o. BENrKALL.
Far Coroner.
AARON BuTLER, Jr.
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NOBODY AT HoME.-The pretext upon which
the Globe justified the removal of John Camp
bell of Virginia, from the place Of Treasurer
OF the United States, is that his i'll health com
PEELED him to be absent occasionally from the
duties orhis office. BY the same rule the Pres
Inent md Ill Lio U,-L'Ot should be displaced
They are all absent, not on account Of ILL
health, but on tours Of eectoneering. Nei.
Their
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WoOp-LAWN, Dec. 5, 1881.

WooD-LAwN, Dec. 5, 1881.
Dear Sir:--Your friendly letter on the sub.
iect of the Bank OF the United States, has been
received by duo course Of mail. The opinion
which formed of the constitutionality and ex-
pediency OF the Bank OF the United States, when
was a member Of the Senate, was the result
Of a careful examination of the Constitution OF
the United States, made without any precon-
ceived opinions. That opinion is recorded in
the year 1881. Since that time had no occa.
sion of renewing the question.
My opinion remains unaltered. was Sec.
rotary of the Treasury more than eight wears,
and during that time had ample evidence Of
the great utility Of the Bank of the United
States, in managing the financial concerns of
the Union. am persuaded that no man, what
ever his preconceived opinions may be, can
preside over the treasury one year, without
being deeply impressed with the expedency of
the Bank Of the United States in conducting
the finances of the Union. The provision in
the Constitution which gives to Congress the
power to pass all laws which may DO necessa.
ry and proper 10 carry into effect the enumer-
ated powers, gives Congress the right to pass
the bank bill, unless law most proper to carry
into effect the power to collect and distribute
revenue, should be excluded by that provision.
The opponents Of the constitulionality of the
bank, place great stress upon the word neces.
sary, contained in the grant Of power, and in
slst that no law can be necessary but such,
without which the power could not be carried
into effect. Now this construction appears to
me to be indefensible.
1t does seem to me that the words "necessa-
ry and proper" cannot exclude law that is
most proper TO carry the power into effect.-
Yet the uncons,itutionality Of the bank can be
pronounced only upon that constitution. II
does not appear to me that the trainers Of the
constitution ever could have intended to ex :.
clude the passage Of law most proper 10 car.
ry law into effect, because i, might be- car.
rled imperlectly into effect by another law
MY construction ofthe grant Of power, to pass
laws which are necessary 10 carry tho emu
merated powers into effect, includes the power
TO pass all laws which are necessary 10 carry
the enumerated powers into effect in the most
perfect and complete manner, and not in an in
complete and imperfect manner
have not seen complete development oil
The Presidents plan Of a bank. 1t is possible
that by his plan the TRANSPORTATION Of the rev.
onue may be effected. The advantages Of this
security 10 the public is incalculable. II ought
not to be relinquished, unless it can be satisfac-
orily proved that the Bank Of the United
States is unconstitutional.
This think cannot be satisfactorily shewn.
Wy speeches are recorded, and can be re.pub-
ished if necessary. They contain the result
'fthe best investigation was able to give the
ubject. am persuaded that could not i'm
'royo upon it now, If had the means Of in. ,
'estlgating the subject, which | have not.
am, sir, your friend, &c.
w. RI. CRAWFORD. :
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I GIVE are authorized to announce JOHN
TERRELL as candidate for the Office of
;ounty Surveyor ofAmite County, at the ensu-
ng November election.
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ITO all Of which hereby set my hand
and SEAL as the fellow said ven he bungod
tho tother fellows eye, vot told him he vos n
liar.
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If a girl were to fall in love with you said a
young lady to corporal, "what would you do?''
"Present arms!" replied hey. Y. Vsiter.
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The chiefcook at the U. S. Hotel, Saratoga
Springs, gets only fpc hundred dollars month.
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"Vot scrape I'm in noy," as the fish said
to tho woman who vas rubbing down his back
With knife.
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EDWARD TURNER.
Columbus, Sept. 80, 1889.
From the Republican Ban ner.

BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
VIM. H. Crawford's letter to Charles Jared h.
gersOI, on the subject efthe Bank ofMe United
States:
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1 The Printers Song.--Thc following has been
led, down east as very pleasant substitute
Is printers dun; it is TO DO set to music by
10 jingling Of dollars:
"WeIl gaily chase dull care away,
J And Danish every sorrow
Subscribers payayour debts to-day,
And well pay, ours tomorrow"
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When, says the captain, dOes the mosquitoes bitter
bf," says tho corporal, "in the Silly night"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-04
WHO A pEc1pE9

The tory papers in New York cannot agree
what course they shall take to recover The
"lost ascendencyv Of their party. But we adj
wise them not TO quarrel about III the Wings
of tho Empire state will take care that ev-
cry thing is right. The New Era paper
that is Loco Foco to the back bone q real
Slam Bang concern, thus speaks of those pa
pers, that have in any degree been disposed tc
consult the wishes Of the people; or IN other
words have not gone The 'entire swine" for the
doctrines Of Tammany Hall.
"The editors and proprietors Of the demo
cratic [tory journals Of The state will very
shortly have to decide upon the course they
mean TO adopt for the recovery ofthe lost ascen-
dency OF the party. If,hey pursue the timid,
crooked, trimming, daslardly and treacherous
course which they have exhibited for some
time past, the state will inevitably remain Fed.
eral, [democratic] for they will be as they
have been, however uninteniionally and un-
consciously aiding that course every day Of
their publication. We were fdcitiy sanction
ing chartered banks and small bills, they are
beirayi ing the party into the hands of their enc
mics, leaving them nothing to contend for. II,
however, they will openly aud vigorously de-
nounce special privileges and Iaper money
frauds (of which that Of small bills is the most
insidious, deceptive and r%uinous) and thus
make the lines Of party broad, distinct and
strong, giving the party something tangible TO
war against, they can secure as great o triumph
ia the state as they have teheld in this city
This is their only alterna,ive.n
Here is the true loco foco doctrine
Away with CHARTERED BANKS, and
SMALL BILLS ;'-THUS MAKE THE
LINES OF PARTY BROAD, DISTINCT
AND STRONG, giring he party something
TANGIBLE TO WAR AGAINST. This
is the course the Tammany Hall press would
advocate, TO regain the "lost ascendency'' of
the party. Other papers say these doctrines
being known among the people, caused their
defeat. The Hudson Gazette, an administra-
ton, but not Fanny Urighf paper-takes a
different view Of the subject.
"Among the causes winch have led TO the
defeat Of our party in this county, we may
number the ultra doctrines adopted in some of
the wards in the city Of New York, against
Banks aud the circulation Of small bills, which
in the form Of resolutions were published in
the city papers. The people 10 The country
believe that banks are necessary, and cannot be
dispensed with. They also believe that in the
want of specie circulation, small bills are, if
not absolutely necessary, very convenient, and
that il would be next to impossible 10 do with
out them" Verify, who shall decide when
these tory doctors disagree q
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necessity in the proposed experiment of q
eral Jackson, but the certainty Of a deranosa
currency. general confusion and disus,s,
and ultimate bankruptcy and ruin. In II,
emphatic language Of Mr.. B~inney-qh;.
was the history Of the past. and lesson for ,hs
future" But the 'iniuitive sagaciiy" Of
General Jackson spurned the lessons and d..
rided the appiehensions Of stalesmansbi,
and experience. The experiment wen, 70,
ward. The experiment is still in progress,
The nation groans under its accumulate
tortures.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-04

The Legislature Of Tennessee have chosen
the present Attorney General of the United
States, Felix Grundy, to the Senate, in place Of
Mr. Foster, resigned. The election took place
on the 10Th November.
Gov. Porter Of Pennsylvania has issued his
Proclamation, declaring Chas. }. Ingersoll TO
have been elected member of Congress fI the
Third District of Pennsylvania.
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MASSACHUSETTS, The result Of the recent
election in this state is different from what we
could have wished. Yet it is by no means a
test Of the Wing strength in the state. Poll
Tics were comparatively cut of The question,
the great struggle being between the friends &
opponents Of the license law. AS Gov. Ever
EFT had given his sanction 10 the law, hundreds
OF good staunch Wings would moi give him
their support. Morton being opposed TO the
laws received many votes, which otherwise
would have been given to Everett.
We have no fears for Massachusetts, when
she comes to vote for electors. Local subjects
which have now divided the strength of the
Wings, will then have no influence, and her
citizens will rally around The true republican
standard, as in days ofyore. All the Influence
ofthe Boston Post, and b. f. Hallet & Co,
can never bring The Ebay s,aie'' to cast her
electoral votes for Martin Van Buren,. She pos
sesses yet somthing Of the spirit of seventy-six
and will never consent TO follow in the sfool-
steps" Of one who would PROSTATE the dearest
interests Of the country on the altar of personal
ambition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-04

THE FLIar.-The Baltimore papers mention
tina, the new aud beautiful U. S. Schooner
Flirt, is nearly ready for sea, and is to be sent
to the Florida coast, TO aid the United States
troops in that quarter.
She may be a very beautiful ship-hut we
have no Partially for the name. Why did not
the Department give the name Of Mrs Eaton ,
Perhaps this name is reserved for the merit
ship.
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VERNON PmENIx.
December 4. 1890.

"DowN wfrn THE BANKs."-When the wal
cry was first raised against banks, a distinguish
ed Southern politician, who then was, and is
was heard TO say that Gen. Jackson had chosen
The right subject to gain popular favor; he said
he wanted no better cry to gain Office, than
Dotpn Nth the banks. 1t has been the grand
motto Of politicians of a certain stamp, from
the time il was started by Jackson, until the
present. Some of the leaders are now some
what more cautious, for the entire sweep they
were making, began to work f%earfully against
them. The people in this county as a body,
are yet too we'll informed too endorse the whole
hog" loco foco doctrine, of''perish commerce
perish credit-perish banks. But there is here
and there one who does not disguise his senti-
ments upon these points, but openly avows his
mischievous doctrines. We heard a genuine
loco say not long since, that he wished every
bank in the United States acds broke; he
thought then we should have better times. 1t is
undoubtedly the policy of the present admins
%tration TO break down the banking institutions
Of the country. And there are many Of the
party who dc not understand the necessity Of
having banks, who are quite willing to join in
the crusade. Shall we undertake to do the bust
ness of the country with gold and silver2--
Where can we obtain a supply Of the precious
metals The fact is we can never get half
enough specie to transact the business of the
country. This being the case, what shall we
do2 1t is evident we must have a substitute
ioi gold and silver. In short, we must have
bank notes, with a specie basis. We are no
advocates fol an irresponsible banking sys-
tenn. We want bill holders safe we care not
how safe.
Such ratings as we have had for a few
years past against banks, are calculated TO de-
stroy all confidence, and put the whole ma
chinery Of our moneyed institutions out oftune.
If this war cry is continued much longer; if
our banks that are conducted fairly and honor
ably, are to be thus hunted down, moneyed
men will withdraw their money from banks,
aud they must wind up. Then we shall ex-
p~erience a time Of shaving, and exorbiiant in
terest, which will grind the face Of the poor
debtor, worse than the banks ever had il in their
power 10 do. If men will dance to such a tune,
they must ''foot The BILL" We hope the people
will open their eyes, and not reform our none
tary affairs into utter ruin. We are for reforming
all abuses that may exist in the present system,
but we cannot take the sword Of determination
We cannot see the whole system erased we
cannot see institutions which have contributed
so largely 10 the wealth and prosperity of our
country buried forever, that a political party
may flourish upon their ruins, without doing
our best to prevent SO sad a catastrophe.