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Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-06-08

FEDERAL WHIGGIsM.-There was scar.
cely an odious act or feature of the leder'
aism of '9S-9, but has parallel in mod.
ern whiggism. The intolerance of the for
mer finds perfect counterpart in the lat
ter. In the "reign of terror" the mocha
MICS employed to build at least one of the
public ships, were prohibited from even
reading a democratic newspaper, on pain
of dismissal from their employment; and
the same spirit made an Intellectual effort
ut the late session OF Congress to prevent
those holding places under government,
from exercising their natural and consti-
tutiondl rights in their respective states.
| have searched in vain to discover diff
ference between federalism and the phig-
giSm of the present day. If there be any
in what does it consist?
Wise SGyings.-A giant mind may be
held in suspense, but that suspense must
be brief, and the action which follows it
will be more decided and energetic in
consequence of that detention; just as a
stream rushes with greater force for tenn
porarv obstruction.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-06-08

hMERTCAN MEcHANICs.--The Harris
burg Reporter fan excellent democratic
paper, OF serves that some wears ago near
ly all the locomotive engines used in this
country were imported from England; and
many scientific men were Of opinion that
a long time must elapse before we could
compete with that country in that branch
of manufactures. 1t appears now that the
current of importation has been arrested,
and American locomotives are imported
into England as we'll as into the continent
ofEurope. In single engine mandatory
in the city of Philadelphia THAT of VIM.
Norris, the humber of locomotive engines
now in course of construction for European
countries, is sixteen, as follows:
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-06-08

Destructive Fire at Port Gibson. --Thro
the attention of our friend, Col. G. r.. XXI,
GER, of the "Southern STAR" VIC are ena
bled to lay before our readers the follow
Ing account of Most awful fire:
THE TOWN OF PORT GIBSON BURNT
TO ASHES!!
Loss Of Property about Sepen Hundred
Thousand DOUdrsii!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

o. dS nc erPocted, the Loco Focos caim-
ing Charles Fisher, Esq, recently elected TO Con-
gress from the Salisbury district, in North Carolina,
Notwithstanding Mr. +. openly declared himself, be
fore and during he election, to be opposed 10 Mar
Tin Var Buren,, aud opposed to the Sub Treasury"
Their claim is an insult to Mr. Fisher himself
1t shows that they believe he played tie hgpoc,ite
before the people aud prepared to be traitor
10 his picdocs. If they have formed correct con-
ception of Mr. Fishers character we, for one, shall
not care how soon he goes the Spos party.
The Sail Sbury Watohman Says" No man dared 10
ask FOR vncs who openly avowcd sentiments favorable
to Mr. Van Buren, or his measures; and Mr.. Fisher,
however he may be claim ed by the Administration
p9rty out Of our district, compelled to acknow-
ledge himself a" TWig" before the people other
wise his chance would have been slim indeed
u Since the above in type, we have received
the Raleigh Register, which contains the following
extract of letter from Mr.. Fishers Dlsrict:-
"fhe Wings IN this district have been grossly de-
cciyedb BY Fisher, If he goes against in Congress
know lc was zealously supported by some of the
most prominent members Of tlle party, not only as
being with in all our prominent measures but as
asuppouer Of Mr.. Clay for the Presi dency."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
pTBT,IC LANDS.

We hope our readers " i'll not fail 10 peruse the
scaling" Letters from the Charleston Courier,
The Editor of The Richmond Enquirer. The last of
them is upos a subject of deep and growing interest
we mean the Public Ldnds. In the last Indian
apoiis Democrat is broadly minated that the
measures Of the Administration in relation TO the
Public Lands and the opposing views of Mr. Clny,
exered powerful Influence in producing the recent
change IN that State. Indiana is State, and Of
CUES for Pre- Emption Laws and Gradua-
ton Bills, and measures Of a similar character by
which the present Administration hopes to purchase
Western votes with the joint properly Of the "Old
Thirteen We have long been amazed at the
wonderful calmness, nay, the apathy Of the public
mind IN the old States, this all-importan subject
Possessing an equal interest in the Public Domain,
they sill passivey by. and it wresed from their
grasp by aspiring politicians, who converting it into
fund OF corruption, make it the means Of perpeu-
ating their i'll. gotten and fouv abused power. The
old States do not seem TO reflect upon the double
injury which they sustain-frst in being pundered
of their property, aud secondly in oosng their pop
ulation while the value of their lands is at the same
time deprecatedby the facility With which the choice
spots of the public domain be secured squat
tefs ny Tue aiu OF pfe-enptlOn laws, "hcn VIII De
soon greatly increased by the graduation policy OF
the administration. Mr. Clay, by standing up in de-
fence Of the rights and interests of the old States has
evidently rendered himself unpopular with the new
II should be suhject of grave deberarion with the
old States, whether they prepared to stand by
their friend or their enemy! Ii they are willing to
their interest in this great national inheritance
squandefed by Presidential asprants in vast cleo
pioneering schemes, until the time arrives when, in
the language Of Senator Benton the States will
be powerful enoug take all. instead of now, ask
ing for double porion,-when they will substitute
the law of force for the law of Justice Jet them
vote for Martin Van Buren,. But ifthey wish TO
to Virginia her asst share OF The Publc Lands;
fthey do not wish to them openly bartered IL the
market for Presidential votes, Henry Clay, their able
champion, should be their uuquestlonabe choice.
Could party prejudice sumber but for an hour, there
would not be Vrginian, who, in such crisis, would
ller in his duty; FOR the path OF duty here,
is iha OF interest also.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

Three States have yet to elect-Maryand, Missis-
sippi and Rhode Island. These States were IN the
last Congress represented by . Wings and Loco
(ocos If they maintain their ground, parties will
stand next winter. thus Wings 1873 Locos II
Wing majority IA. But in any event, the Wings
can hardly lose their ascendancy. And what cause,
We again ask, have the Wings for dependency, with
moro than one half OF the Representatives in Con
gress, "fresh from the people," on their side! Away
with the thought! Let us gnd ourselves anew ion
the combat, and battle vaantly for the Constitution
and the Liberties of the country.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

long desired pnion of the Puise and the Sword
might be substantially effected. That scheme is
now apparently in fair way 10 succeed And the
question Tor the people decide is. whethe,
they will have National Bank, such received the
sanction of " aslngton the founder of liberties,
and Madison. the abesI expounder Of our censti,u
,ion-ap institution which gave n good currency,
and which, until il was forced, 10y the most vigorous
assaults upon its existence 10 take he field in self
defence, never once mingled in political
sies-or a Colossal Treasury Bank as Mr.. Rises
Justly charcterizes the Sub Treasury scheme under
the exclusive control of the President, and, in all its
aspects a corrupt and conupting political engine
Shall we have Monster in name, or a Monster in
fact Shall we adhere 10 plan adopted by the
wise and patriotic founders OF the Republic, and
which is recommended not only by their sanction.
but by the lessons OF long experence,-or shall
we AGAIN launch out upon the broad and turbulent
ocean of Experiment, in bark, built by such
skiliul architects the authors OF the Pc; Bank
league and piloted by such cheats the false
prophets Of the Gold Humbug! Wisdom lifeth
up her voice 10 the streets" Shall we hear or urn
a deaf ear 10 her warnings and admouons 1t is
for the future TO determine.
But ii does seem marvellous that men, WHO OBJ
iect TO a National Bank because il is apprehended
That IL may become ally aud an elcotloneering
gent of the Federal Executive, should yeti be in IA
vor of this EXECUTIVE BANK, which, by IT'S
very constitution, an appendage Of the Treasury
Department, must Of necessity be the instrument DIS
well as the ally Of the Executive They fly from
imaginary real danger. They object to
National Bank lest may perchance become what
10 the very nature OF things Treasury Bank, which
they support, must necessarily be Alas for popular
sagacity, when can be thus mised by daring dema-
gogues Even patriotism becomes a doubtful yittue,
when, by the influence Of bold bad men, ii is made
the instrument by which the free Institutions OF the
country put in such fearful jeopardy
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
LANCASTER Il HRYANT,

LEAVE ON hand large and general assortment
d OF Groceries consisting, in part. OF the lol-
loving ARTICLES:
30 hhds. ST. Croix, p Rico and N. o. Sugars,
5000 lbs double and single I.paf do
$50 bugs java old Whe aud Green Coffee,
e 900 lbs good and damaged Sole Leather,
1900 do Manchester Cotton Yarns,
1000 do bynchburg do do
loo do Raw Cotton,
90 boxes Imperial, Gunpowder & Tyson Teas,
40 do Turprnne Soap,
40 do Tallow Candies
100 kegs Nais, assorted sizes,
loo do Basdng Fowler.
80 do Duponts Gunpo"der,
$50 bags Shot.
IL bbs. Zoe lleuings.
% do Picking Vinegar,
30 bids. hnd iirrccs Molassfs,
10 bills. Tanners Oh.
Is do Cream Ale,
25 do n {. Tar,
10 halfplpes sup. Cognae Brandy,
80 bbls. American do
80 hhds. aud bills. Jamaica, Antigua and n. l..
Is hallpipes aud bbls. s. NJ. Wine,
10 bbls. India do
Is do Malaga do
30 boxes Museal do
10 bbs. Country Gin,
| plpe Holland do
30 bbs. old Rye aud Reetded Whiskey,
30 do common do
20 hbls, old Apple Brandy.
With a variety OF other articles in the Grocery
Line, too tedious Ia ncntlon II. of which they offer
Tor sale low, lor cash, OF IN exchange for country
produce,
August % ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

~ The Northern papers filled with com
plants against Mr.. Trisi, the American Consul at
Havana. They allege various acts of injustice and
cruelty 10 American seamen in the port Of Havana,
& charge him with being actively engaged in the AM
can slave trade. They therefore demand his recall.
Mr.. Inst wrote lcng article, last winter, in favor
of the Sub Treasury, and is favorte at Washing
ton. II is very doubtful therefore, whether any
offence or crime can procnre lis rnnshment.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

THE TRUE ISSUE We copy tie following
paragraph Of Il letter from Saratoga Springs to
the Editor of the New York Evening Post, tho Van
Buren, organ in the Empire State;
on ole point both partes are agreed and that is To
let the presidential election be based on he Sub Trea-
sury In tins the patty lines distinct, drawn and
toe question is easily understood. Mt Van Buren, is
Identified with II, aud Is willing to stand OF fail by the
measure Mr. Clay IL strongly opposed. There Is
no question about the Sub Treasury hcing the point
OF dispute between the two parties"
This tclng avowedly the fast, how, in the name
OF common sense, can any opponent of the Sub
Treasury scheme support Martin Van Buren, J.
The position Of man who believes that the Sub.
Treasury scheme is obnoxious to all the formidable
objections which the friends Of the Administration,
opposed 10 IT, have suggested, aud who yet deter
mine to " sink or SWIM" with its author is most I'M
enviable indced-iusly subjectng him to the re
proach and the rdcule of all men of all parties
Even those who profit by their ueacheiy to their
principles, must hold them in abject scorn 1t eau
not be otherwise
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

iefhates, James NJ. ra,teson, no. X Irving, CT.
Moseiy and Robert Shaw. Jr.
Easabeh Ciiy-Dr Francis Mallory and Dir.
Samuel Cotton. Alternates, David ". ra,teson
and Alex. IL. ii. Stuart.
James City and lliAiamsJwg- Col Robert Me
Candllsh, Col, Robert Shield. Alternales, Col
George W. Taylor aud Garland Tnsley.
hdpd,eha-Spicer Patrick and Daniel Smith
Alternates, Lewis Ruilner aud Audtew Parks.
SbenaRdodh-Col. Moses Waltun Dr. Sutton [.
Hams, Joseph Ritenou,. Charles L. Lowell Al
'ernaies, Samuel Anderson, Dr. Magrudcr, Reuben
a. Bud and Robert Allen
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
TO THE PEOPLE OF BEDFORD.

All those Of you who opposed to the re-elec-
ton of Marin Van Buren, President of tile
United States--lhe Missouri Restrictionst-
the advocate Of Bankrupt law, as applicable
to corporations alone, created by the States tsho"n
on a former occasion by himself TO be UNI
constitutional 1.-The advocate ANA opponent OF the
TarIff-the advocate and opponent OF the Bank oil
the United States--ufayor ofereeling toll gates on
the Cumberland Road-he supporter OF Free Ne
gro Suffrage and who is now openly elecuanetrng
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

o. The K. Enquirer, speaking olllo Abolition
lists says "Accordng TO present indications. neither
Mr. Van Burn nor Mr.. Clay is likely TO receive their
votes Those who get then cue from the -Enqui.
Ter will please remember the admission. 1t is the
first CLEAN of juslIce to Mr.. Clay that We have wit
messed in the Enquirer for many months--ws might
almost say years The heart Of the Editor must
have been soltencd well his joy kin1ed, by the
late election returns.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

o. The New York Loco Foco Common Coun-
c removed from Office, few days ago, Mr.. Wi.
hanson, the Comptroller OF the City long de-
bate took place upon the expedieney of This step. in
the course OF which Alderman Tamadge sad-"l
know Williamson is capable | know he is faithful
and vigilant but the parlyt to which belong calls
FOR his ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | vote for it, And this
is the party which pretends to be tho 4" followers in
the footsteps" of Jefferson, who said " For APP
ponmenls 10 office the only enquiry should be, Is
he honest! is his capable is he faithful the con
Sriu'on % We fear the disciples have forgotten, If
they ever knew, the precepis Of their master.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

The battle is over, and the smoke is rapidly dis
spating. Many brave Wings have been wounded
in the conflict and the enemy have carried few pet
" redoubts, but The cHddet is yet and we have
plenty of hearts OF oak and nerves OF steel 10 de
fend it successfully. flhe van of our amy has fall
len back step, in the heat of the onset the two
wings have CALAMITY riumphed. Let us wheel back
into line-dscipline recruts-rhen form into
solid column, and like the hurricane among the trees
ii the forest. sweep down these stalw spoils-
men" who have grown big with corruption. No
true Wing Can despond fear, in time like this
The Wings of rs in times that Tried mems souls"
never lalIerej Oar sky is like that Of a coudless
midsummer, conlrased with the dark dav of their
adversely, and shall IRE murmur1 lfthere is one who
calls himsefa Wig. instead OF gathering up his
strength 10 the feht. is aesponding like a
coward let him GO We want no c0irardS among
us, and will have We are contcndjng for the
purity Of our institutions. and the lAllh Of our "a
Tiers, against party, atteaed on the "spois'' Of
the public Treasure. and strong in corruption. II
there are any. whose hearts are weak as to rem-
Die nj the huiteriug of feather-il there are any
who Hoc love their country less than CUsarrf there
are any who not ready 10 enlist until tie war is
ended, the " sposmcn'' defeated, and the country
saved. let them depart from our midst Tie camp
of the enemy furnish ofals enough to keep them
from starvation. We hope there none such
IN our ranks. We believe they all good men
and true!" Letus rally then 10 the rescue Nine
cheers for the Constitution and Laws and every man
q his dnty
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
TENNESSEE ELECTION.

We mistaken, in our last, in saving that the
returns from East Tennessee were complete. We
have since received additional returns, from which it
appears that Cannon, aud not Polk, received small
majority in that section of the State. Tue vote
is thus stated rlast Tennessee papers:
In Middle Tennessee. Polk's mai. AGO
In East Tennessee, Cannon's maj. 417
In West Tennessee, do. do. 2I13-2 800
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

MIR. BARCIiALL offer his services 10 the CHI
w Gems OF LyHehbutg teacher Of the Hebrew,
French. and German Languages. Those who wish
10 euqure into his qualifications, he refers to the
Rev. Mr.. Atkinson of this place, aud In testnonl-
ais in his possession, aud which lac will will pleasure
exhibit from The Rev. Dr. Anthon # New York,
Rev, Mr.. PARKS, and The Rev. Dr. " llief, of Not
folk, and the Rev. Mr.. keesre Of Portsmouth,. lie
may be found at Nj. Rypna's, on Main street.
Aug. % 2wf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

Gaasednd E6ect.-rhe New York correspondent
OF the National lntelligenoer, after noticing general
decline Of stocks remarks " Among the causes
which have an unfayorabe effect upon the money
market, may be set down the loss of Whg mem
bers oil Congress IN the West Every prospect Of
carrying the Sub Treasury adds 10 the emborrass-
menl ot The existing state Of things"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

Aalitioaat Delegates 10 The Stanton Conrention.
Chesterfcid-Wm. Il. Johnson, Samuel Tay-
lor.
Caroiine-Festus Dickinson, John Taylor, it
Aternates, ohm V. Kean, Norborne +. Sutton
Buetias ham-George NJ. Payne, Benz. p, Walk
en- Philip A. Boiling aud Th. NJ. Bondurant. Al
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

O. Mr.. John C. Riyes, one of the editors Of the
Globe, denies that his recent visit 10 Kentucky had
any connection with politics He went thither FOR
his wife. our paragraph was based upon letter IN
the Louisville Journal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
CLOTHS, CAssamEREs, &c.

WE have received an assortment Of splendid
w Cloths, Cassmeres and Vesiings, with va
riey Of other Goods suitable for gentlemen's Sum
mel Wear, which will be sold low.
TURNER s. BURWELL.
Apfl IL - # is
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
OyssI AIRY.
iaotltr ofcer oftle Bcroiufloa gone

iHettef tftcef ~ ne HtfpfHti6h sohf
Departed This life ~ HE residence IN the Of 10, ing
Nelson county Thursday the 18th day Of juno last
altering nlnrerng unl painful lmess which he bore with
Of his uge Mr.. Sptnthn enlisted early in the revolutions
struggle, which terminated in the independence of the L
hied Satesas private soldier in the continental army but
IN its progress, from his good oondutt eemnso ued
an Ensign, Which he bore the end OF the Nar lie
in the battles o Brand wine and Monmouth With the gallant
hile band eommandcdhy Washington, which, under 50 nun
ny circumstances oi danger nnd suffering fereaed through
the Jere,s IN l776 lie afterwards fought the battle Of
Guordin all of which his h,er,, ortitude aud fidelity
were conspicuous Ae citizen, Mt Spalhan peace
ul aud quot as mau, honest aud enecte hushand
a. ase literal aud benosoent and as long as ho
blessed with health, he industrious and al
Ills funeral wn atlcndodby afEe eoucoueoi his neigh
hor and acquaintance Who manifested in THEN very giaNe
department hef of theereat loss socoty had sustained
in tho death of whose virtues they all knew, aud their
sympathy With his afflicted ailN Ahculogy Naa monoun
rcd upon his ehnaecrhy mn old friend aud his remains
werc inferred with ndiiar, honors. lie Left wifi dopore
that event, whfh by the affecting hand Of Providence has
stripped her OF the oicconuto companion ofmnny
COMMUNICATED.
At Court ofllustugs held for the Corporation Of ,ucl
burg at the courthouse, Monday, the 9Th day OF August
1t being announced, in open Court, TINT Wnt.m 1,IAN.
eAsrrR Esl late member ofhis Court hnth Departed tins
l'; tceupon, the mcmr= OF the Court nd OF the liHf,
anl tbs officers ol the Court adopted the following rcsolu
lions unanimously:
|. Resolved, That dcporc, in common with the nt-
moous friends mud relatives OF the decca. ed the dea of
worthy and esteemed fellow citizen, Nillmm l.. Ian
CASTOR whose ptouptnc send mamc md Immortality
citizen, nj hhar husband hther aud ticnland that
feeling aud ln.iencly symnntr " nh his letenyrd fam,
lily and relations ~ the heavy weight of this allie ting dpcn
/ saiun at Divine Providence.
q Resolved That testimony OF respect the docoas-
ed we viii wear crppo on the let arm lo tint, dav-.
j. Resolved, That copy oi these resolutions be sprCHd
upon the record Of hs Court Tint another copy thereof he
sent to the herenYnd widow OF the deceased nnd third pub
shed in the l.ynehhnrg Nngnian.
L. Resolved That Court us further evidence OF their
respect the memory oithe deceased will now adjourn,
JAMES BENAGll, CLERK.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

o. The Richmond Enquirer has been thrown
into quito state OF eesacy by the election returns
from Tennessee and Indiana. Does it rejoice 1T
the respect of fastening upon the county "un-
Iimiled Executive aud an unguarded Exehequet"-
of increasing the power and patronage oi the FEEDER
al Executive, already too great lor Republican,
introducing 1.-TWO currenees the better Tor the Office
holders aud the basef Tor the people,! endanger-
ing the existence OF the State Banks, &c. &c &c.
These are some Of the objections, be IL recoeeted.
which the Enquireril.elf urged TO the Sub
ry scheme: how then, can it rejoice in the election
of men, whose election will contribute to bring these
calamies upon the country Let its own conscience
answer.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
CENTENARY MEETING.

expect To meet with Rev. ]. ". Ghilds in
holding Centenary meeting. vt Liberty, IN Bed
ford on Saturday the 3lst Of August. and Sunday
the lst day ol September next.
JNO. EARLY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
Polk $ majority

This majority is too small, Of course, to lie rrgar-
ded as deciSire in favor Of the Administration and
hence. gid to say, the Wings Of Tennessee
exhibit no signs oflalstag. Witness the following
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22

~ meeting is called in Hanover, tho native
county Of Henry Clay, Ton the purpose of making
arrangements TO give Mr.. c. public dinner, who,
we presume from that circumstance, is expected TO
visit his birthplace before he returns to Kentucky
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-22
Grand Scheme

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