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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-03-07
POSTSCRIPT.
Correspondence Of The Baltimore Patriot.
WAsHINGroN, Saturday mornin G

WAsHINGroN, Saturday morning
Both Houses of Congress remained in session last
night until 10 o'clock.
When the Senate rc-asscmbled after dinner the
debate on the resolutions By the Committee on
FOREIGN Affairs vas resumed After long and in
teresting discussion, the first three resolutions were
adopted and the fourth amended by substituting for
the last clause proposition that Maine shall leave
the adjustment of the question to the General Gov
eminent. This amendment adopted by vote Of
"a to 81.
The bill reported by Mr.. HowARD from the Com
mtee on Foreign Affairs is still pending in Com
mtee of the Whole. There is great deal of strong
opposition made to the second section. A number
OF good speeches were made tonight, which will re-
ce..se particular notice in due season The Com
mtee at II O'Clock, md reported progress.
From that hour till twelve, the House was endea-
vourlne to procure quorum, & being nsuccessiul,
ii was thought best TO adjourn From present APP
peaiances think It very questionable whether Mr..
Towards War Bill will pass.
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o. The Petition from this place, to have the tax
on Merchants Licenses, paid the Sergeant of the
Corporation instead Of the Sheriff of,he County as
heretofore. has been reported by the Committee to
whom IL was referred as unreasonable. So was the
Petition concerning unprzed and loose tobacco but
the latter petition has been recommitted to the Com
ml'tee for further dclbera,iou and action upon IT,
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slS,l97 65
q. 9S9.37l 43

In reply TO the anticipated objection, that IN. dr..
fceucies Of the late raj canals should not lie deduct
ed from the canal debt, because they pour large
quantities of tonnage upon the main line the obyi.
Gus remark is thai the disparity beiw cen the tonnage
aud the expenditure. demonstrates. iha, instead
OF benefuing they are a tax upon the line and
from this lax great line will be exempt. And
the fact of this disparity between the tolls and The
expenditure constitutes inclusive REPUTATION of,hr
assumptions that in consequence Of the connection Of
the canal with many lateral branches. several of
which arc connected with lakes, and disembogue up.
the main stem the vast produce centred on those
lakes d" The canals Of Ncw York rossess advantages
seldom if ever gained in the location OF other works"
For, to whatever extent they may sweH the tonnage
on the main line, II is very apparent that they ,reH
he expenditures IN a much greater radio.
But admit, FOR moment. that tins deduction
should not be made, and that the sum Of S3,397-
$50 os is the actual amount of the present canal
debt Nisa debt upon uhich no interest is charsea-
bic, the surplus fund accumulated from tolls yiedlng
larger than any paid the holders Of the stock.
Aud how long will it be before the entire d, viii
be actually lqudated and forever thereafter leave
the state in poss ssion Of fund mo,e Than adequate
TO deray all the expenses OF ITS government, and 10
pay besides,the interest upon such oans may be
qusie to construct other works which the wants of
her people may demand +? This enquiry may be beat
answered by figures.
The surplus revenue OF New York,
in 1897 was 7a7,le3 %
The whole of which must be cred-
ted to the canals, tie neu revo-
nue from which in that year, WAS
Sl1O7,87l SO; and in the annual
report of the comptroller fr tho
present yeai, which is certainly not
intended 10 inspire confidence in iu-
ture results. are told that The
surplus ofte canal fund, for The last
year, uS3S,) full returns not having
been received is estimated at 800, 600 60
And in 1899, at Geo, 600 %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-03-07
PARTY. FACTS CONNECTED WITH THE
FOREGOING DEFALCATIONS, AND
DEEMED MATERIAL TO DEVELOPE
THEIR TRUE CHARACTER.

In conclusion, the Committee cannot forbear re-
marking that during their whole investigation, they
have not found the case, to which the laws AS they
already exist do not apply, IN which they are de-
lectivc The permanent provisions of the laws con
sttute every necessary check upon collectors, re-
ceyers and disbursers OF public money; aud the
checks which, by law have been aud may be crea-
ted in the discretion Of The Executive, have only TO
be attended to, and applied by those whose duty it is
TO superintend the execution olthc laws, to
lalhluness, and detect derelictions or deialcaons
in public officers.
Indeed, in all the new recommendations which
have been proposed by The President the Secreta
ry OF the Treasury, the Committee has found either
what already exists, or what might have always
been prescribed and enforced in the form Of Treasu-
~ regulations, and which if enforced would have
prevented the late deialcauons and these re-
commentators cin, indeed, be regarded as many
proofs of what regulations in respect 10 the late de-
hulting collectors, receivers &c. have been hher-
10 wholly negleced by the present Executive and
heads OF Departments.
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PART II. THE DEFALCATlONS OF VIM NJ
PRICE.

C0ncTNSl0hs q TIC C0WMiLte'
1s That VIM. NJ. Price, as district attorney, IS
dcaulier TO the Government in a large sum.
ID. That his defscations are attributable to the
notorious irresponsibny and want OF character of
said Price the period of his appointment and re
appointment and during his entire terms OF office,
and to the continued neglect Of proper and eff
discharge of duties at the Office OF Solicitor Of
the Treasury by the late and present incumbenls OF
that office.
PART III. THE CORRECTNESS OF THE
RETURNS WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE
BY THE PRESENT COLLECTOR AND
NAVAL OFFICER OF THE PORT OF
NEW YORK RESPECTIVELY.
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rice ssafil, consumed IN ilse examinations n ne"
York prevented a minute examination OF the ex'e",
nature and causes the def4ics;ioHs oil receivers OF
public moneys, arising fon sales of lands. 1hes
however prepared from reports Of the 1reasuiefio
The last and present session OF Congress taou,af
statement exh,bng the names ofsucb delauiter' mo
amounts due from each. when due and the penalties
Of their official bonds. They also Submitted the cor.
respondenee between the Treasury Department. and
fifteen Of the defauers, as examples merely OF the
manner in which the President Of the United States
and the Secretary of the Treasury have executed
The laws in respect 10 the public money and other
properly Of the United States in the hands OF this
class Of public officers, aud in respect TO their Official
duty"
A synopsis oil the law relative 10 the appointment,
dury &c, Of land receivers, to which they annex
these remarks:
The foregoing synopsis Of the law relative 10 land
receivers, and The correspondence with portion oil
those who have proved defaulters and iahhless to
their trusts are submitted, without further comment
than that The facts and circumstances here exhibited
show such a dereiiction Of duty on the part OF the
Executive department calls loudly for searching
examination into this branch Of the public service,
aud for thorough reform.
The practice which The foregoing correspondence
exhibits Of retaining men IN Office alter gross and re-
peated violations Of law in keeping and using the
public moneys for private speculation and the char
acter Of the correspondence itself, but too clearly
point the inference that such officers were retain
ed in place because they possessed extensive political
Influence, and were useful and active partlsan
Whether such INSTRUMENTATION constitutes ofhcisl
corruption in those superior officers oil the Execu-
tive departments who knew Of and permitted in then
snbordluaes The conduct which has been referred
10. is n question which the Committee submit 10 the
| House and the country TO decide.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-03-07
Leaves the canals still in debt, exclu

Leaves the canals still in debt, cxclu-
siye Of the interest on surplus, wa
ter rent, &c. for the year 1888,
1t should be remarked, however, that
from this amount should justly be
deducted the aggregate deficiencies
of the several lateral canals, the
tolls upon which have not paid the
interest upon the cost Of cons,ruc-
lion, repairs, superintendent, &c,
and wl0ch, 10 that amount, have
been tax upon the main line. a
mounting to the sum OF
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INTERNAL IMPRovEmENTs-No 4


~ New York Canals.
Promising that the primary cost Of
the New York canals was Sill .962,71l
quire wha, amour, they have paid into Il
sury.
The total amount Of tolls received, up
to the Both of September, 1888,
was II
From this sum deduct cost Of repairs.
and superintendencc during the
same period, (which. for the last
year is estimated al tho sum Of
$500. 600. which is more by S40,-
900 than 10 1897
Nett proceeds. /
To this sum must be added the follow
ing items. TO wit
Interest on investments Of surplus
fund. derived from tolls, to Scptem-
be, 3oth. 1897, the last year not as
certained.)
Rent Of surplus water TO same period,
Other receipts TO same period,
Total,
Deduct cost OF canals,
Surplus above cost, repairs, &c. &C.,
Deduct this sum from the interest
paid by the state upon loans, for tho
purpose Of constructing the canals
10 wit
Interest,
Surplus,
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

RICHARDSON'S DICTIONARY is one of the most valu-
able works of the age, and contains funess and &C.
curGcy Of dsrivatons, meanings, and applications OF
words, Of labor and research, to be met with
in tho Investigations of other photographer. 1t ex
hibits great srndition and intimacy with the first
prncplcs-thc elements Of the Eng.h language, that
we have never found in those who pioneered the way
for this magnificent work.
A gentleman is now in this city, for the purpose Of
procuring subscribers Richardson's Dictionary. The
Boston Pearl says:-"Any man Who has family, and
fails spend sixteen dollars for this Dictionary, does
an net of injustice to his Children" There is no book
In the language rfplete with information. 1t is in
fact history of the language, and should be in every
gcnllcman's library.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


On motion of Mr.. Garcia, the House took into ST
Iteration Bill relative to public notices in the Parish -
Of St. Charles, ST. John the Baptist and other Parishes,
which Bill after some amendments, were passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Lavergnc the House took into con
sderaton the Bill granting 5000 the Catholic Male
Orphan Asylum. which Bill was passed witt, nddi
tioal section offered by Mr.. Lock granting $2OOJ to
the ST. Patricks Church Society, for the relief of dcs
titutc nfrm pers ms.
On motion of Mr.. Kcnncr the House took into con-
sdcraon the Bill To subscribe for 500 copies OF the
Code Of Practice, printed by f. Johns Il CO-wllcre-
upon Mr.. Dunbu,, on behalf Of the Committee which
said Bill had been rearrcd reported said Bill without
amendment and then, after the adoption OF the first
section, Mr.. Bfastear proposed amendment auto-
rizing John Ncfienry, Esq, 10 make Digest Of the
Laws Of the State, which after considerable discussion
interrupted by call for the ordbrs of the day.
The Speaker submitted the veto Of the Governor to
the Bill divorcing Domingo Cassales. motion to
persist notwithstanding the ections of tho Governor
was lost. The made the ground that, in
asnuch marriage by laws is ci, contract, that
contract cannot be impaired by an Act OF the Legisa-
turt.
A motion by Mr. Lock,u, to take up the Bill relative
to the Union Bank, was lost.
On motion of Mr.. Winchester, the House took into
consideration the bill continue in force the ncOrp0-
ration of church in the Parish Of ST James-whch
bill passed with an additional section incorporating
the church Of st Paul. in the Parish OF Orleans.
The consideration Of the bill for subscription tho
edition Of the code OF practice prlerd by T. Johns T.
c" was resumed, and all amendments off by Il
motion for the previous question, which was carried
and the bill was passed.
A motion by MIR Dunbar to dispense witt, the rules
and take up the bill to incorporate the Ocean Steam
Navigation Company lost.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill appropra.
ting sum fora road fohc inhatitants of Grand Bayou
and making other appropriations tor roads in Buto,
Rouge and other pa,shes-werh taken up, and said
amendments making appropriations for roads in various
parts OF the State, and renewing certain PENSIONS
cOncurrci i'll, except the esecOn granting pension
John Il. Folk This bill was opposed by Nlessrs Gui,
on, Brashear, Ratf and Patlen and supported b,
Mcssrs Conrad, Davidson and Dunbar.
A motion by Mr. Claiborne to take up n bill relative
to the trial of certain law suits by the District Judge
was lost.
A motion by Mr. Davidson to take up the bill to AZ
po?in, inspectors of public schools, was lost.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20
Recorders Court,
SECOND MUNICIPALITY.

Reports of Day Police and Night Watch,
March II, 1889.
Benoit John, Chus Shaggard, arrested fer keeping n
gambling house, at the corner Of Poydms und
Camp streets, for slaves, Bcnot John when ARES
ted was found seated al the table with eight slaves
around tusily engaged in dealing the cards; and
was sent to Jail, for want Of security, to answer to
the charge before The Criminal Court. The pro-
prietor Of ,he house not having been gam
bling, was discharged, TO be dealt with rs the law
prcscrh,s for permitting such aSstnbuyts OF slaves
in his grog shop.
VIM Murphy. VIM Rogers, John Hens, arrested for
being drunk-discIurs:d.
Stone, Starr arrested for dis, ,rlns tn, peace
no person appearing 10 prosecute charscd.
Philip Mn, arrested as dangerous und suspicious
characters examination postponed.
Madame Fre arrested for threatening Mrs howard
with personal violence, bound 10 keep ths peace
in the sum of $500.
Edward Irwin, arrested for being found drunk and dis.
turblng the peace Irwin was quit" nnruly, having
worked himself into Il r,est fiirv when tile watch
man first discovered him. and ON being greatly
Tcnanded by the Peace GuarIiad, ut the mpropri-
ETY. of his ways, and that he Dug hr to 'eSs, ind 90
home, gave the Waterman, without further ccrc.
mony, IL trcnen,"us kick, almost knocking him
down. Irwin was then taken hold of and told he
would have to 20 to the Watch House, ut the same
instant threw himself PROSTATE on the side walk
as Timber as rag and swnrc that there moi
men enough in Orleans to do that thing, and al
thonsh the watch man child, he com.
PEELED to call 10 his aid four other officers, ami til,
way that Irwin puzzled them by his continued
ialning, sclratching kicking and believing to III.
Watch House. Twins body linen exhibited ex
hibited evidence of having been in contact will
some harder than his flesh, perhaps the pavement
as he compe led the Watch tc drag him along
Jarvis was held to bail in the sum $500 tor sia
months.
MARCH l3, 1889.
.. James Ward NJ. Brady, Jno. Wilkinson, John Keen
John Smith, Edward Palmer, W jackson. urresc,
for being found drunk Discharged.
John Rogers Peter Goodku, arrested at the request
John cCormack-fonnd sleeping on his fiat boa,
Rogers discharged, but Gooku committed for thirt,
days.
John PoweLs, arrested for assault and battrry-fo
want Of bail, to Jail TO await his trial Il
the Criminal Court.
Mrs. Wheelan, arrested on warrant for assautns
and beating Mrs. keemn-thc prosecution failing
to make good the ompaint-Dischurgcd.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

NEW PLAYs.-We understand that Oliver Twist has
been drauatizcd by gentleman of this city, and will
bs shortly produced ut the ST. Charles Theatre.
We have had the pleasure of reading from a
play, very much after the style Of Knowles Hunch-
back. from th. pen Of gentleman now resident Of
New Orleans, and who has contributed not little to
Western literature, that is not inferior in poetic dctio
and brancy, to that chef d'emrre of Knowles.
gentleman of this city has written play, founded
upon tale of passion, styled The Bohemian. We
not prepared to speak ofs merits but understand
it ray be brought of our theatres. 1t is said
to be not devoid Of merit. We may huve it III our
power to give some scenes from this piece.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

II has bceG customary jeer North Carolina with tho
briqnet Of Rip Van Wnkte the famous sleeper Of Sleepy
Hollow and every energy activity she gives
calls forth exclamation that, Old Rip waking up. From
the following paragraph will be she has bcor
so fast asleep as many have dreamed.
"Nor,h Carolina moving forward with steady pace it
the march Of internal Improvement Her rail road from thu
Roanoke to Wilmington .arcady tho route of the grca
Southern Mail doing much for the by daily evidenc
which affords important political character We SO
that the 2st ut boat assembled the river Neuse
Wayncsorough being tho highest pon. that river wc
had been reached in that way
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20
WASHINGTON BALL ROOE
Dress Il Masquerade Ball

81. Philip street, between Royal T. Bourbon.
VGNllE Mana ger Of the above named Ball Room srase
i FIJI to his friends md the public for the "ppsrai'
elle patronage bestow Ell him Tor several seasons
respectfully informs them TINT The establishment, has
been enlarged for the amusement Of visitors "ns mn.
,ergone immense repairs. The baT VIII be sn1pnssed
by none in guilty liquors, and the Rsss"nr"s i'll DO
kept by the ebcst Restnuru.-nr the United states:
Tic room will reopen Saturday evening, 3rd "
November next bv
GRAND DRESS X MASQUERADE BALI
pnd will take place usual every Monday, Wcdne:
day and Saturday evening, in'ng the season, y h'ch
will md on the lat Of May, 1889.
N. -. The srca test attention will h. paid to KEEP
ing perfect order throughout the establishments ~ WAY
done last season.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20
NEW %YoRK-spRlNt; EECTloNs.

NEW YORk-SPNlNG EECTlONS. ~.
Utica-Tt,e entire Wing ticket was elected at tie
charter erection in Utica, On the 5th, by All average
majority Of about $50. -. .
1roy-tn Troy the Wings elected eleven Of the four
teen members ofthe Common Council, and their super
visOrs. - --. ~ o.. .'..,
Waterford-Entre Wing ticket elected, by about 80
majority. '-'- -. .'."', ' '.n...'
Corache-Whole wing ticket elected by an average
majority l09 ''-.-.'. *.
CatskM-Whig majority 100, whole ticket elected.
Atlens-En,ire Wing ticket elected by average
majority so. Lust year this town was Loco Foco
Noroich-Loco Foco ticket elected majority, last
| fall 80.
Bern-Whig ticket elected ten majority. Loco foco
nlujorty last fall IS.
Fort Edvard-Whg ticket elected.
Fort MHier-Whig ticket elected for the first time
| in so yours.
LiMe FaN-Whig ticket elected, except one Justice
| and the Collet tor.
Palatiac-Loco Foco ticket elected, majority, last
| fall 81.
Mohamk-Whig Supervisor elected; majority
Loco Foco majority last year 3O.-Express.
We understand the Merchants Canal line Of barges fol
the conveyance Of merchandise between this city and New
York. via the Delaware and Karan Canal and Of which
enterprising merchants c. King Co. propEetos vii
commence their operations about the first instant
| III. 8. Gazette.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20
TIE TRUE AMERICAN.
EU,CED ~ JOs.N GIBSON.
FAITHFUL AND BOLD.
M; w OR LEAF MS:
WEDNESDAY MARCH 20, 1889.

SUPREME CoUkr.-rhc Senate yesterday confirmed
the nomination Of the Governor, of Charles Derbguv
and Rice Garland as Judges OF the Supreme Court 81
that the Court Is now complete, to wit
+. Y, MARTIN.
l.. ROSIE.
GEN. EUSTlS.
CHARLES DERBlGNY.
RICE GARLAND.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

CELAsTE's EXTRAORDINARY SUCCFss-Ccesc con-
tinucs to draw the largest houses known in New
Orleans, Tor perhaps in Europe and America) -hcr
second Benefit took place Monday, 18th March, and
drew the immense sum of Trio Thousand Fice HIM.
dred Dollars. At the rising Of the curtain, every sea,
occupied, and dense lined the DOORS lob.
bics and saloons Of Of the larges Theatres in the
world At the end Of the performances she was loudly
called, and when she appeared, led by Mr.. Barton
the whole house rang with cheers and vivas.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

SPECIAL MlSIsrER no ENGLAND.-Varous gentle
men have been named for the important appointment
Special Minister to England for the arrangement of the
disputed boundary. The New York Courier says -
.'Wc have TO believe that Mr. Calhoun will re-
ccivc the mssion-f not it will be conferred ON Mr.,
Webster, some other gentleman from Maine o, Mas.
sachusetts. We indulge tia hope that Mr. Webster
may he selected but be he who lie may, nothing should
be said or written against the person seIcc ted cacu.
lated weaken his reception influence u, the Court
of St James"
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

VEVHE Spring Meeting for 1889, over the Nletar
Course, will commence the last Tuesday, 26t
March, ind continue six days. First day, sweepstakes
for years ODDS, two mile heats entrance $1,000 for
felt, $3.50, nine subscribers:
l. Nountter, Wells names CHI f Benswing, by Levi
! atan.
g. Stephenson, G Dublin, by leva.l,an dam by
Jerry.
4. II Tavloc.
s. Minor Kcn"er,g Grsydoc' b, N'edoc' dam Gray
G. Ira Smith, Maria Duke, by Mcdoc dam Cherry
Elliott, by Sumptcr.
7. J 5 Garrison, b c Altrf, by Fyldc, dam by vir-
ginnn.
s. VIM r Barrow, CHI Picaymc, by Nledoc.
| 9. james Shy, CurCulo, by Medoc, dam by
Sumpter.
Same day, match between the noted troitng horses
Bird and Confidence, two mile heats in harness for
$6ONO
Second Dny-Jo,kcy Club Purse, $500, two mile
| heats.
Same Day-Swceps,ukcs for gentleman riders, two
mile heats entrance $u the r"pr'cor' to ad silver
| cup of the value Of $500
Third Duy--Jockcy Club purse $l20o, three mile
! heats
Fourth Day-Jockey Club, purse $4,000, four mile
| heats.
Fifth Day-Jo,kcy Club purse 5000, mile heats, bcs
3 in5.
Same day-Swccpstnkcs for > years old, mile heats
entrance $500, forfeit $3.50, seven subscribers:
| Mountiart Wells, W J Minor
A l. Bingauin, Minor kennGr,
| &C 5 Furrur, W X Burrow
Inmcs Shv.
Sixth Day-proprictor's Purse, $1,000, three mile
| heats.
| Same Dav-A mitch hrtwceen the celebrated trot
ting horses Pmnpci and Rolla, best in 5, in harness
for 5000. I. CENAS,
| mar; Secretary
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

AprolNTMErs ny THE PRESIDENT, by anu rim The
nirice and couscnt Of he Senntc-Iavd Potter To be
Minister resident the United States at Constantine
pie
Henry Dodge 10 be Governor in and for the Territory
of Wisconsin, from the I'd day of July next When his
present commission will expire.
Thomas H. Ellis to be Secretary Of the Legation of
the United Staes the government of the Me xican
Republic.
Aaron Barker to be be deputy Post Master ut Cleye.
land in the State of Ohio in the place of Daniel Morley
res igned.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

The Nashville Banner of the 18th says:
TheCumberland has been falling slowly for days past
but the rain which fell last night will probably bring it up
perhaps sufficiently high admit the Of several OF
large boats which due about this time; from tho last
received that there from four to FIVE feet
water on the Shoals.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-03-20

Governor Hill, Of New Hampshire has appointed
Thursday the 4,h day OF April for the annual fast in
that state.
There suuie in our community who fast without
having day appointed by the GOVERNOR them vot
as got no noney buy wittals," Sam Slick would
say. Loa6ne b. overdone and the Restun ais