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@e If Administration friends" will
give us their names, their communica-
ton shall be inserted. The character of
the communication renders this necessa.
ry, in order that we may be relieved
from responsibility.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

The barracks Of the United States
troops at Rouse's Point N. y have
oeea burnt. The prevailing opinion is
that u was the work Of an inceudIary,
ano suspicion is directed toward some
oil the Canadian volunteers at OdIetowD.
An investigation was making
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

Commodore Porter has beer appoint
ed resident minister at Consta ntinople.
under a recent law of Congress, at a
salary of $4,000 per annum.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

have been taken BY the proper departments
or officers To prosecute the defauiters aud Ia
secure the United States, in each case and
what deiaulters are retained in the same off.
ces in which they became defaulters, or have
been appointed to other Offices"
lie accompanied il with a request that all
the information desired should be procur ed as
early as practicable and submitted by me to
the committee: Accordingly, on the same
day. enclosed copies of il To the other De-
partments, and also to the proper bureaus in
the Treasury Department, aud desired that
replies might be furnished, so far as in their
power, and as soon az in their power, TO the
several inquiries made. further requested
the bureaus connected with this Department
to employ any extra assistance that could be
acvan'ageous'y applied in fastening their
answers.
would now inform the committee that
grea' progress has been made in respect To
NOSE parts oil The answers connected with
the Registers office, and all which could he
made, consistent with the difficulty and ex
tent OF The labor, in the Third A uditor's of.
nee. But it is feared that, on account OF
this labor, and the great mass of preyious
calls by committees and by the two Houses
OF congress, which are also 10 be answered
ues'ues 'ransactng the current business in
Inc different bureaus, tho whole details and
me tabular statement required cannot be
completed during the session. Every effort.
however, which under all the circumstances
can be made, is believed TO be exerted 10
meet the call al the earliest day practical
! BILE.
| ln respect TO the last branch OF the resolu.
ton, asking "whsi defauilers are retained
in the same Offices in which they became de-
iaui'ers, or have been appointed 10 other of.
hces, - I am able TO present the report of the
Register, from his office, which exhibits
such names as are on his books connected
with the State and Treasury Departments.
IL is annexed. and contains no name as Ia
this. and but one as to the Stale Deparimen,
That one is Commodore ID. Porter: and
by tho correspondence annexed, il will be
seen that he does not consider himself de-
fsulter, though he stands charged On the Re.
gis'er's books for considerable sum on ac-
count OF prize money, as explained in The
papers (Nos. l and 2
Respectfully.
LEVY WOODBURY.,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Hon. JAMES HARLAN,
Chairman of Investigating Committee.
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PART II. THE DEFALCATIONS OF
WIN. NJ. PRICE.
Conclusions offhe Commiffee

ConcIuSionS Of The Committee.
1st That VIM. nj Price, as district al
torney isa defautef TO The Government in
a large sum.
I'd That his defalcs,ions are attributable
10 the notorious irrespoDsibilily and want ut
Character OF said Price at The period OF his
appointment and re appointm and dur,
ing his entire terms ni Office, and 10 the con-
'lnued neglect OF proper and efficient dis.
charge of duties al the Office of Solicitor of
The Treasury by the late and present incum-
bsnts ofthat Office.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

PARr III. THE CORRECTNESS OF
THE RETURNS WHICH HAVE
BEEN MADE BY THE PRES.
ENT COLLECTOR AND NAVAL
OFFICER OF THE PORT OF
NEW YORK, RESPECTIVELY
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

Pant w. DEFALCATIONS AMONG
RECEIVERS OF PUBLIC MONEY.
Under this head the Camniitee state That
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

The National lntelligencer of Tuesday
contains an abstract OF this report from which
we have arranged tho following, somewhat
more abbreviated.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

J
SIR The President, on The 23d uItimo
reier'ed 10 this Department the following
resolution, passed by the Investigating Com,
mIitee:
Resolved, That the President Of The y.
nted States he requested 10 cause this COM
mitee TO be furnished by The proper Exec.
u'lTe Department with table showing the
de!s'cs'ions which have occurred among the
collectors, RECEIVERS, and disbutsers Of Dub
lic money and other public officers, since
The 4'h day Of March, 1929; lbs names OF
The defauiIers: ihe amount OF each deislca.
lion when each case occurred: the length
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

HBtgic SiiE-fhe subscriber having determined TO locate
hmr in the City OF Richmond offers for sale publicly on Sd
tuGJy Ir 23l day November, hyGs Warehouse, his
SMALL AR King William county about mics hbovc ~
hirg shout LIS The farm has comforts
BILE house, nearly new, nth good kitchen and OUT
houses me. house ice house, &c. well of excellent
and ihe welt fitted the OF u
firmly There abundance of wood land, and mari OF
tucnblc Persons wishing view the premises
before tic sae and should that dy una
Monday follow kn. william
Curt house. ROBERT HlLL"
King William county. Va, Nov 5l-tts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

NRTANTED-A Young Man, about 10 or ia, who
wv can read and write well. 10 live with private
gentleman in The country B"ard and liberal wages VIII
he gwen which will be increased if he gives satisfaction
A Filter addressed 10 r. d huntsville, Lancaster coun
ty, Virginia, will be attended TO.
Nov 5l-w4wr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

HRETIrION NOTICE a psti,on viii be presented
TO The pex, Legislature for a Turnpike Road from
the New Bridges Hanover county 10 the city OF Rich
,,.,J I5I-w Jwl Nnv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

Ok ~ REWARD will be paid for the apprehen-
- eDU sion Of HENRY ROSS, brigh, mulat'o,
about feet high; has scar the right side OF HIS
month which shows both lips. particularly on the
lower He generally had old brown coat, but had
other clothing. part or which he may have with him
The said negro murdered Mr. lsham Chealham on the
Lower Byrd Plantation Saturday night last ! am
authorized 10 offer the above reward for his apprehension
and commilra TO any Jail in the Commonwealth.
(Sianed) JAMES GALL.
Nov 5l-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

HNBENEZER ACADEMY.-The Trustees Of this
II institution take great pleasure in announcing to Ills
patrons and the public generally, that they have engn
ged Mr.. c. Hogan to supern,end il Tor The ensuing
year.
Mr. n is a gtadule Of Trinity College. Dublin, and
has had considerable experience in Classical and general
tuition both IN England and in this country. tie comes
10 US highly recommended by the heads Of some OF the
first Literary institutions in The neighhnrhood of Lon
don, "ss PERFECTLY qualified by his experience and &C
qurpmenls teach the whole range of the Greek ano
Latin Classics, and las to the zeal, assiduy and talent
he displayed in his profession, united with grea, com
mand az temper, and happy method of communicating
instruction, and as 10 his good MORAL character
He is also well recommended by the President OF The
collegiate department Of The University OF Maryland as
every well qualified for the superne ndence and ma
nugenenl of high school" 1t appears also from his
testimonials that he has been fortunate as to give ge
neral satisfaction the parents o the pupils entrusted TO
his care The a,ainments Of Mr. Hogan as classical
scholar and his successful experience 10 general tuition,
are such as To warrant 10 recommending this inslitu.
tion To the confidence and support Of he public
The exercises OF this schnnl will commence on The
10th OF January nexr-and those disposed to engage
pupils are requested TO make early application to
Nov [5i-w6w] THE TRUSTEES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

A n OVERSEER WANTED. at the Lower Byrd
"a Plantation in Gocchland county married man
OF about middle age would be preferred He must bnns
gord Recommendations. Apply a, the Plantation.
S,vf 5i-2awtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

EDWARD GRESHAM attorney al Lar will attend the Court
- Of Essex King Queen aud Mide."x Those Who wish 70
honor him with their confidence by seeing him Ia
residence King Queen by addressing letter to
him a Cartoons Store King & Queen. .
NJ Slim
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

Dismot Sramp LnHd Company.
TUE Annual Meeting OF Stockholders in the Dismal swamp Land
Company viii ne held according 10 Law, the town o. suffolk
on THURSDAY the a!., November next. RD. BUTLER,
Presiient D. S. Land Company.
NJ 1T
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

A Protective TARiFF.-1he Wheeling Tines says
awe rank and are sure very deservedly. the mea
susbe repeal ct The tariff among the of The evls
that in currency sad the causes OF The
general distress The Wings have been wont 10 claim
for Mr. Clay all the credit nr having procured the pas
sage of the act providing for The reduction OF The tariff;
and if 10 that reduction he attributed all the evils
which the country suffering how 1t that they
are now the admirers Of this same Mr.. Clay, and why
is j, that they anxious 10 elevate him 10 the
station Of Chief Magistrate Of the country: Do they
suppose that The man who, as they have alleged, was
the chief cause Of the adoption Of which has
brough, upon Country oil the evils which IS suffer.
ing Is the mos, suitable preside over It's deslinss and
is most deserving of its reward, and avors There ap
pears be something like inconsistency IN this
The Baltimore Patriot says: "Give the Cn''ed States
adequate Tariff md shall seldom hear again OF
these monetary and business revulsons
Th"se who express such opinions, and who nave DE-
clared that National Bank would equa!ize exchanges
aud prevent those ievulsions in business, must either
have forgotten The state Of affairs in 1924 and 1922 or
suppose that others have done By reference 10 a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-01

Tux PROTESTED BlLLs-lt is now admitted hy The
odync,,es # ~. P,nnsy lvana Bank Of the u 5 them
selves that It's drafts upon lis agents in Paris were pro-
tested in Consequence OF us having II" asst's u, w
h,d md ma, having even The bills of adng for The
cotton which progressed intention 10 shp TO them
/, would hay, been contrary all mercantile rule. had
bev accepted the bills. and the fact must have been
knnwu 10 the Bank " hen the bills were drawn, that
,hcv would not be accepted lis conduct IS therefore
much worse than tina, OF common failure !! vas
downright, iraud-D.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
SHERIFF'S SALE.

w. III. Martin, )Ret,rnoh,.
vs. 81 vendito expohas. Circuit con,,..a a'9 ~
,. ". Dickey, etal. Der term, Ism a. oc0
by virtue of the above stated c,ss !.
/" me directed, Tshall expose q nns,;s =
sale tor cash, before the court house doa.
N the town of Lexington on the frs, M f0u'
day OF August next, the following dscr;bal
property, viz; thetpart Of lot no. 6 seyen,v -
'eet OF the south west corner frontins
nam street, running back one half Of NJ
wedth Of said lot, and the east and son, n,
east halfof said lot with the exception i
- IL feet ofthe northend said iot. also
a lot or parcel Of land as follows. viz
commencing 60 feet from north bouOdtr
Of the town Of Lexington a straight in,
with main street due north 100 feet ia
stake thence,east to business street ZIG 10
feet, thence south 100 feet, to st,ts
thence west to the place Of beginino III ),
the property Of Samuel M. Dickevv " 10 s g. ~
isfy plaintiffs debt aud cost ofsuif ~
|. w. PICKENS. Sheriff
June %, 32-tds Prints fee sIo
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
SHERlFFiS SALE.

w. w. Whitehead, Returnable 70
VS. alias f ia on bond 1lolmesCircnf
w F M'Math, John NJ Brown Court October
and John Ilearn. term, 1889
"Y virtue OF the above stated case Of
I'D frie facias 10 me directed, | shall
offer for cash before the court house door
Of Holmes county on the first Monday OF
August next, the following described town
property to wit: lot no. SO, % feet front
and "A feet back, situated in the town Of
Lexington, on which there is a store house
now, occupied by w. H. McCutchen, also
a residence lot whereon John M. Brown
now resides described as follows beginning
at the q sec. part between sec. 25 andSO
in the tnshp Is, range 2 east, running
north ) chains 42-lOOihs, from thence due
west 7 chains, 50-l00ths, thence SCUM
l3 IL east, 3 chains, thence south 10 east
5 chains 68.1OG, thence due east 5 chalns
$500 to the beginning part containing
acres and AZ Tooth on which is a fine dWes
ling house and comfortable out buildings
levied on as the property of. NJ. Brown
to satisfy the plaintiff and costc Of suits.
! w. PICKFNS, Sheriff Il. z
june %, 32--tds Prints fee VIZ
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
IcoMMUNIcATED.l

BY divine permission the Rev. j.
BLACK, will deliver discourse on the full
tilment Of prophecy, with reference 10 the
Millennium, in Lexington, on the fifth
Sabbath, (30;h day of this month.
The subject is one Of deep and thrilling
interest TO all the friends Of Zion, and
assumes at this time a peculiar importance.
Much is being said upon the subject, moi
only in religious, but also in political and
literary publications. 1t maybe said " the
time is at hand.' Movements in the
East, among olhernations, as we'll as the
jews, Indicate that the long despised and
trodden down sons of Israel are soon to
return to the home of their fathers. The
sepulchres of their ancient kings and
prophets. When this takes place, The
cleansing Of the sanctuary spoken Of in
scripture will be effected the dawn Of The
Millennium will have broken upon our
world, and the nations OF this world will
become the kingdom Of our Lord and his
Christ.
Lexington Mi, June %, 1899.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
sHERIFF'S SALE.

jordan Smith Returnabls to Yazoo
VS. f ia on bond Circuit Couit Novcm-
Alncy Bridges ct al Der Term 1889.
RY virtue of the above stated execution
- from The Circuit Court Of Yazoo
County to me directed, shall expose to
sale to the highest bidder for cash, at the
court house door Of my county on the first
Monday Of Angst next, the following de-
scribed lands, 10 w.t. the W h W h sec
~, W n q and the n eqsw q "
b q section %, the h h n Q q
section 80, all in township Ia range east,
all of section 33 and the b " q sec
ton SO and the b g h sh W q
section 2S, all in township ID range ! east,
levied on as the property Of the defendant
Alney Bridges, TO satisfy the above stated
execution and costs thereon.
1. w. PICKENS, Sheriff,
By JOS. C. PICKENS, Dept.
june 90, 32-tds. Prn'ts fee SO.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22

Winston County--We have just re-
turned from an excursion, commencing at
Carrollton, through Choctaw, Oaktibahaw,
Winston, Neshoba, Leake and Alfalfa
counties, and can say to our Democratic
friends, that there never was more fiat
tering prospect of the success of democ-
racy than are now in the above named
counties.
The Union Bank is low, and we have
more Wings, ten for one, on the Governors
side,as to the Bank, than one against him.
In speaking Of this county, winston.
there are two fue Mineral Springs about
four miles from the town Of Louisville,
situated about half mile from the Rob.
inson road, leading to Columbus. We
can say, as to these spripgs, that they have
Gne affect on the kidneys, and we would
advise all those affected to call and spend
some time at them. There is first rate
tavern at Louisville, kept by a MIR. Nc.
Clanahan, who we took to be gentleman
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
SIiERIFFnS SALE.


Mann & Tibble Retulnable to TIolme,
vs. Il ia on OF error Cncut Court October
". O. Harrington ct al Term 1889.
EDY virtue of the stated execution ia
I'D me directed, shall expose to sale
to the highest bidder for cash, at the cour,
house door Of my county, on the first Mon.
day ofAugust next,the following described
lots and parcels of land, to wit: the h
Of q e of n q the h of W h
n G q the b Of w q The h Of W
h of e q Of section No. 30 township
Is of range 3 east, and lot No. 90 and
the " h of lots No. 81 and So situate
lying and being in the town Of franklin
levied on as the property of Wiley O.
Harrington. Also the b of h Of
section No. 90 township No. Ia range
east, also part of lot No. 4, DO feet from,
and 80 feet back, on which there is a
good house suitable for store house
formerly occupied by John G. Cutter, as a
grocery; also part Of lots No. say 80
feet front and IA feet back, both of said
lots situate, living and being in the town Of
Franklin; levied on as the property Of
Grandson Harris, also lots No. Is and
10 situate, lying and being in the town
of Franklin, levied on as the property Of
Franklin NJ. Trbble, to satisfy to above
stated execution and cost thereon.
]. w. PICKENS, Sheriff,
Of Holmes County.
June %, 32-lds. Prints fee Sl6.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
SHERIFF,S SBLE.

Fl. G. Runnels, Returnablo to HOLMES
chas L. M'Gehee. her Term mis- 1885, O. o'@
DY virtue of the above stated case IL
ID me directed, ! shall proceed 10 sell
for cash, before the Court house door, in
the town Of Lexington Holmes county Mi
on the first Monday in August next, ths
following described tract or parcel Of lands
to wit: the W h Of the " fourth Of sec 8
tns'hp Is, Of range 2 east, also the piece Of
parcel of land embraced within the follow.
ing line, that is commencing at the 6
corner Of section 8, in tnshp Is, Of range
2 east, thence due north to Funnagusha
creek, thence along the meahders Of The
said creek, through the middle of The same
40 the point where the half mile line, rum
ming north and south Of sec. j, tns'hp Ii,
of range ! east, crosses the said creek
thence due south to the half mile post OF
the southern line of said sec. /, thence duo
east one mile and half to the south east.
ern corner Of said sec. 6, thence north to
the beginning, containing in all, five hun
dred and eighty seven acres more or less,
levied on as the property Of Chas. l. Nc.
Gehee, to satisfy the above stated case and
cost Of suit.
1. w. PICKANS, Sheriff,
By ]. C. PICKENS, Dept.
June %, 32--tds Prn'ts fee Sl6
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
SHERIFF'S SALE

Jonathan'Jordan, Returnable to Holnc,
VS. Ii ia on bond Circuit Court to Oct.
j, L. Glasccck eli al Term 1899.
Y virtue of the above stated execution
IL tome directed, l shall expose TO sale
to the highest bidder for cash, at the court
house door Of my county, on the first Mon
day of August next, the following describ-
ed tract or parcel of land, to wit: the W
q of s-w q section Is, e h n W q sec. 90,
s eqne q section 81, all in township IA
range east, containing l6O and 39-l00
acres; levied on as the property Of James
E. Glascock, TO satisfy the above stated
execution and costs there on.
!. w. PICKENS, Sheriff,
By A. G. OTEY, Deputy.
June %, 32--tds. Prints fee So.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22

man, opposed to their reckless, ruinous
and anti.republican doctrines.
A dark and gloomy cloud hangs over
the future destlnies of our gallant state.
The evils Of wicked and imbecile legisla
ton, have taught us lesson that we may
profit by, even In the midst Of our adver
sity. It becomes the duty Of freemen, ir
such Crisis, to weigh calmly aud dlspas-
sionately, the pretensions of rival candl-
dates; and to the end that your position
may not be misunderstood, | beg leave to
ask the following ques,ions:--
LIST. Are you supporter of the present
administration Of the General Govern
ment?
Cd. Are you in favor of the reelection
of Martin Van Buren,, as President OF the
United States?
Sd. DO you, Or do you not, approve the
Bill introduced into Congress the last SEES
sion, usually called the Sub Treasury or
the Divorce Bill?
9TH. Will you if elected, support any
man for the United States Senate, who is
in favor of a National Bank?
9Th. Will you support the nominees Of
the Democratic and State Rights party
for State officers?
9th. Will you, if elected, be disposed to
sustain the Mississippi Union Bank in the
course she has pursued since her first or
ganizatIon, particularly in her issuance of
post notes, that have deprecated in the
hands of the people; her unjust and une.
quail distribution of her loans, and failure
TO locate the branches; and the utter dis
regard of the salutary provisions Of her
charter?
Please give us your views Of the general
banking policy of the state. Your opin-
ions and views upon the subject of internal
Improvement and education, and state
policy generally.
The writer is we'll aware that a great
difference of opinion exists amongst the
people of all parties on these subjects;
experience has taught us, however, the
necessity of endeavoring to understand the
true ground occupied by each aspirant,
and with the light before US, act up to the
dictates of our Judgment,
An answer is expected as early as prac.
ticable. Respectfully, &c.
A. VOTER.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
sHERIFF's SALE.

K. Il. Spivcy Same
vs. al laon bond ysaI6f
A. V. Roe, SAME ~ on bond
Returnable to Holmes Ci1cu;t oo,.
Term 1899. ' % October
nY virtue Of the above s,,,od
e ne directed, shall expose a. !, !, .s as
70 the highest for cash. # III, y. % safe
house door Of my county on the 6 rs 1 70
day Of Adjustment, the following 90 :. WON
to wit: lots no. IS, Sc, 90 and 4 io pn'0per'y
u me town Of Lexington, levied on ,y, Ne
property Of A. V. Roe, 10 sa, ii as %, ne
above stated cases and COSTS '''y Inc
!. W. PICKENs, sheriff
.,,no % BY BY A. G. OTEY, DEBT De-
June y, 32-ids Prints fee H..
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Philip Hanson Same
VS. Fl e ia on bond VS. Pl fl "a on bond
Jonathan Badgett ct al Badgett e. Weems
Returnable to Holmes Circuit Couri, October
Term 1889.
EDY virtue OF The above stated execu-
Id ton TO me directed, shall expose to
sale to the highest bidder for cash, at the
court house door Of my county, on the first
Monday Of August next, the following
described lands, to wit: the h of W q
Of section 10 township l3 range 2 east;
levied on as the property of Jonathan
Badgett to satisfy the above stated cases
and costs thereon.
]. w. PICKENS, Sheriff,
BY A. G. OTEY, Deputy.
June % 32-tds. Prints fee as
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22

der than that here, that they are not sulfi-
GENTLY brittle for Macadamising purposes,
we intend hewing tombstoncs out Of them.
= Grand Gulf Wig.
No harder than lhata Why they are
worse than that here. They are very near
as hard as-yes, quite as hard as--as hard
as--as--as-t the gallon lap.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-22
CAUTION.

Il Ii persons are forwarned from 'ra !.
IN ing for the following notes mau. y.
payable 10 VIM. G.. King; one Tor iou,
hundred dollars, due January, 1857 aua
two others due 1888 and 1889, Tor f'ftesIs
hundred dollars each, or there abouts' !.
forewarn all persons from trading 70. y" w
same, as the consideration has enl,'e'
failed. GEORGE c. BEALL'
June % 80 3w