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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-02-28

clear respecting the last division, in case
the provincial authorities should fail in
preserving the territory, agreeably to the
first mentioned provision in fact this is
likewise part of our duty, and will be
until the question is finally settled.
Third. With what propriety then, and
where does Gov. Harvey find his authority
for making the broad declaration of Eek
elusive possession and jurisdiction ?" We
know ofno authority by which the claim
can be sustained, and shall be among the
very last 10 yield the point. fhe fails in
establishing his claim by the proper docu-
ments, and should still insist upon the
outrageous assumption, the people of Maine
have no alternative left, but to adjust that
matter Immediately, without delay, at the
point Of the bayonet. And in this question
there will be no dividing lines, save those
assigned by truth and justice.
In this connection, we will refer to the
very able Report of Mr. Dayeis, who it will
be remembered, was sent on to Washing
tor last spring by Gov. Kent, as special
agent. Mr. Daveis, after alludng to the
manner in which the qaestion Of the N K.
Boundary was received by the U. S. Senate,
and the final commitment of the matter, for
a strong report, with decided resolutions in
favor of the rights as claimed by Maine,
goes on to remark, that "Pointed notice
was also taken, by the Senate, of the UN-
WARRANTABLE ASSUMPTION, of
actual jurisdiction By TIE Government Of
Great Britain, oper a large portion Of the
territory IN question - and names among
the circumstances brought before that
body, lin tones OF indignant complain, and
remonstrance, one of the most exceptions
bic and obnoxious, mas The free marching of
troops across the territory, aciihom eren ask
ing the consent of Name, and the United
States"
Now so far as the action of tho u. s.
Senate s concerned, it is most evident that
that body knew Of no such right Of actual
possession, and exclusive jurisdiction, as
is set mp on this occasion by Sir John Har-
Yey on the contrary, this very claim was
pronounced an 'unvarrantable assumption,'
clearly implying tina: no such Exclusive"
rights had ever been conceded
In conclusion, we think the case very
plain one-we may be mistaken, If So we
are open to conviction, But from air mo
Information we have, touching this subject:
we honestly believe, we are in the right.
and do, in general, approve the stand
taken by Governor Fairfield, and hope hs
will persevere with temperate and becoin-
ing firmntss in sustaining our rights in this
case, as well as in carrying forward tho
other measures in connection with it, SO
successfully commenced by Gov. Kent.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-02-28

The Bangor Wing says the ice has left
the Penobscot Bay and River as far up as
Frankfort
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-02-28

We have nothing from the East later
than what have previously sent you. The
ed to assemble here on Monday. 1t is
supposed they will take up their line of
march on Tuesday for the disputed terri
tory.
P. S. Sunday one o'clock P. NJ. We
have nothing from the Aroostook later than
the 10Th, or from the Province Of n B.
Since Col. Rogers left there.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-02-28
Sir John Hdryey,
1t. Goy. Ne,c Bruns,rit

Sir, have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your Excellency's commu-
nication of the 18th inst, by the hand Of
Col ]. p. ROGERS.
10 your demand for the discharge ofthe
person arrested by the authorities of this
State for being engaged in acts of !respass
upon the Public lands of this State, have
to say, that the persons named are now IN
the custody of the lav. With that custody
/ have neither the disposition nor the au-
thority to enterfere.
In regard to James Mclaughlin, Esq
Provincial Land Agent, and Mr.. 1ibbets
his assistant, have advised, that they be
released upon the same terms upon which
the Hon RUFus MclNTIRE, and his as
sistants were released, to wit, upon their
Zayoie Of honor, to return to Bangor when
ever they should be thereto required by the
Executive Government of this State, to an
swer to any charges that may be brought
against them for their acts and proceedings
upon what your Excelency is pleased to
call "the disputed Territory"
For reply to the remainder Of your
Excellency's communication, ! must refer
you to my letter of the 18th inst, witch you
will receive by the hand Of h. ENGLISH,
Esq.
have the honor 10 be,
with high respect,
your ExcelIency's obt s'vt,
JOHN FAIRFIELD,
Governor of Maine.
COPY OF THE PAROLE OF
HONOR SIGNED BY MR.. MoIN-
TIRE.
Fredericton, N. B., Feb. 10, 1889.
Whereas the offence wherewth you stand
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GENERAL ORDERS.

| The following are the Orders received
by the Major General orthis (the fousth)
7
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-05
PARTY DIVISIONS.

The Globe copied from the Richmond Wing, an
article which it attributed 10 an ex-senator, and
highly commended il. The writer Of that article
entered into calculation to show, that, MIR. RlvEs
cannot be elected to The Senate, and advised him
to withdraw altogether. He stated that, in the Vir-
ginia Legislature, there three classes of Ways,
viz: Conservative Wigs, Wigs proper, and Sub
Treasury Whigs. Thus divided among themselves,
what can they look for but defeat after defeat up to
the end of timel Even if united to a man together,
they are still in a minority Of the whole.
1t is not for US, nor will we even make suggestion
to any party Of the Virginia Legislature in reference
10 the election OF Senator; but this we will say, that
unless there is and shall continue TO be the most per-
feet union and harmony among all those who are OPP
posed to the present administration and measures
whether known as Wings, under whatever class OF
as Conservatives, it will prove vain effort. rfeJu.
dices partialities, and individual aspirations mus
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THE INVEsTIGATION-TH DEFAL-
CATIONS.

The Globe labors daily for the purpose OF endea-
voring to anticipate the result Of the investigation
The source from whence the articles emanate can
not be mistaken Does the Secretary of the Trea-
sury suppose that he can succeed in inducing the
public TO PREJUDICE the favoraby to him, in spite
Of the facts that may be elected by the nvestiga-
ton? What has that officer to fear, If he is con-
scious of having discharged his duty with ability
and integrity Surely nothing whatever. We would
defend him in the Of such proof as sincerely
and earnestly any one; if the contrary shall be
found, all the vanishing that may be given now, in
anticipation of such proof for the purpose Of fore
sailing public opinion, will avail the Secretary
nothing The facts will be looked to by the people,
and on them will they uphold or condemn him.
1t is too clear that one great object of the articles
in the Globe, is TO throw the responsibility of these
defalcaons off from the shoulders of the Secretary
of the Treasury on to those of the First Comptrol
Ter and First Auditor We should like TO know
what superior claim Mr.. Woodbury. has TO be ex-
culpated by inculpatng those gentlemen in antici-
patton of the disclosures than they have to be excul
pated by inculpatng him? Are their characters not
equally dear to them and their families as his is 10
himself and his family? And have not the former
friends who feel an interest in their fair fame and
good name as well as the latter2 Then why these
daily efforts to excupale the one by incupating the
others2
We trust, whether continued or not, that the
people will guard against prejudging the case OF
either, but wait until the facts elected, which
they can render Just verdict.
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REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE.

| Ma. RvEss rery particular friend, the editor of
the Richmond Enquirer, urges him to withdraw his
name altogether candidate for the Senate of the
United States So does Wing, under the sigma
ture of MENTOR, which the Globe copied from the
Richmond Wing.
| And suppose Mr. Rives were TO yield to this gra-
tutous advice from these antipodial quarters, what
would be the consequence No doubt Mr. Richie
sees full well but does MENTOR We will answer.
The withdrawal Of Mr.. RvEs will secure the cleo
ton of Sub treasury man 10 the Senate, to occupy
the place which he now fills This would be the in
evitable result.
The re- election of Mr. Rives will lead TO the Sc
paration OF the editor Of the Enquirer (who stands
| pledged to sink or swim with Mr.. Van Buren) from
the State Of Virginia. This he already sees; and
hence his deep anxiety that Mr. Rives shall not be
reelected 10 the Senate.
The Wheeling Times of the 3lst ullimo, con-
tains some very sensible and liberal remarks on the
subject OF the election of Senator. Amer referring
to the numerous objections that have been urged
against the reelection of Mr. Rivcs, in communica-
tions that have recently been published in the Wing,
it remarks:
1t is unnecessary to ask why this is. 1t is we'll
known TO all who take an interest in the State
politics that Eastern Virginia is thronged with
wings on whom Mr. Calhoun has breathed, and
tainted them with the leprosy of subtreasuryism.-
This is the secret of opposition TO Mr.. Rives, and
these are the men who oppose him, who rake over
the ashes of the past, for the purpose of presenting to
the public view, all that may tend TO cast Mr. Rives
and his friends off from the wing party. 1t is unne
cessary to ask whether this is honest patriotic in
those who call themselves wings. We are indebted
TO the conservatives of the State for all the real pow
er have in it. and the first step Of these Pharisai-
cal whig sub treasury me1 is to endeavor TO throw
them back into the of their former friends, and
teach them that The revengeful character Of those
they have aided in removing the stain from the es
| cutcheon of Virginia will not permit them to feel
grateful for any benefits from those they have been
in the habit Of considering foes 10 their cause.
We have seen enough of this folly in Virginia,
enough in Ohio; and we do hope that something
like an honest consideration Of hat IS The true policy
of the State will influence the action of the mem
beers of the legislature however much the scrbblers
| of the political press may oppose it.
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RENDER UNTO CESAR THE THINGS
THAT ARE CESAR'S.
The New York Star SAYS

The New YORK star says:
THE Wing members Of Congress not only under
every obstacle but every threat dragged to light an i'm
mense amount of defalca,iohs in which the deauters
were not only protected by tho Government but were
rear pointed 10 office with all their balances unlqudaed
the correspondence Of the Secretary OF the Treasury
recently published shows this to have been the fact"
The Star should have said, the Conservatives, in
place Of the Wings. 1t was the former who did all
that the Star claims for the latter Every thing
rerred to in the above, brought to light by the
perseverance OF that distinguished Conservative Re-
publican, Mr. JAMES GARLAND, Of Virginia. He
made The call for the above information as long ago
as the extra session.
So, too, with the Investigating Committee. That
originated with the Conservatives In justice to the
Wings, however, though some of them did throw
cold water on the proposition at first, they subse-
quenty, united with the Conservatives, and accom-
pished victory for both, the train bands OF the
administration. We notice the subject more as a
matter of information, and TO correct erroneous i'm
pressions, than for any other purpose.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-05
MR. cLARKE,s SPEECH

We take great pleasure in spreading before our
readers, to-day, the scalhing speech Of Hon JoHS
c. CLARKE, OF New York. Never were men more
anxious to "hide their diminished heads, than were
the Loco-focos during this unexpected burst Of
we're inyectiye, and manly eloquence They had
staggered and swelled on every occasion, and had
been accommodating provocation with impuniiy upon
the heads Of those they had affected to treat with
contempt Butthe day came when forbearanee ceased
to be virtue, and We are sure they Will no. oilen
tempt again the heaviness thereof. Wed sooner
been kitten, and cried new" than been under
Loco-foco Jacket during such cat onine tail"
operation.
The Conservative ordeal is graphically described
10 The Chairman of the Committee Of Ways and
Means, that he and all may ponder who would en-
ter The Conservative temple. And as for the Globe,
II all noe have ever said written Of It's editor were
boiled down TO one brief point we should be obliged
TO yield the palm 10 Mr.. Clarkes style Of excolia-
ton.
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ExrAcrEs or VAN BuaESIsM. The Philadelphia
Star quotes the conclusion Of letter Of our New
York correspondent which informed US Of the ac-
cession Of new venus 10 the Loco-foco galaxy, in
aid of Fanny Wright, and that the day OF her first
appearance in Tammany Hall, was spent in the
very extacies OF Van Burenism," and asks us what
are the extacies of Van Burenismf"
This is question which involves some philologi-
cal discrimination.
The true and literal definition Of ertacy is, "the
removing thing from its place. (er FROM and ISL
aahai, to place.) Now this may be understood,
when il is remembered that Van Burenism is much
addicted to removing things from their places pari
culary the peoples moneys-that II is also distin-
gushed for removing honest men from their places,
and is becoming more distinguished lately for re-
moving itself from its place. by order Of the people,
as fast as the Constitution will admit.
We have from Locke, with slight modification,
another definition Of ertacy, which, perhaps our ex
cellent correspondent had in view, viz: whether
that which we call ertaey, be not stealing with the
eyes open, Ileave to be examined The examina-
tion snow going on and we will not anticipate the
result.
An ancient author defines ertaey TO be- the loss OF
ones sense (cents) another says II means transport"
which, We suppose signifies going of in steamboats,
Shakespeare tells us that ertasie is very cunning
in bodiless creations" from which we infer that
Van Burenism is visionary-given 10 fiction, exag-
geralon, and consequently TO Misrepresentation and
falsehood.
The extacies produced by the power OF two wo-
men, like those to which our correspondent referred
are not new Old Mr.. Spener speaks of something
like Van Burenism being thrown into ertacies, viz
"A sudden fit and half ersfafirk stoure
When he two fesrefull women saw, and grew
Greatly confused in behavioure."
Again, ertaey Is part Of the system Of Van Blu
rensm II the game Of Tommy come tickle me-"
In the midnight orgies of Tammany Hall, it was
customary for the Locofocos it is now on larger
scale,
ITO manage by grave nods and secret whispers. by
deep signs, and eriahek motions, by far fetched dis
courses and tragical stories, till they find the people
capable Of reeeiping their impressions, and then seem
most unwilling to mention that which it was at FIRST their
| pretended design to perform"
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THE ADMINISTRATIONS WAR AGAINST
THE BANKS.

A few months since, when it was supposed that
the Sub Treasury bill would pass and become the
law of the land, the official organ proclaimed that
tc DYNASTY of banks, both great and small approaches
It's end" But Friday last, while praisng Mr.. lnger-
soils Loco foco argument before the Supreme Court
in the case ia which Judge Mckinley decided in
his Circuit that bank could not out of the State
which incorporated it, thus in effect denying to cor
poraons of States the rights, privileges and immu
mites extended to citizens ofhe same States in oher
States, and striking at the foundation of commercial
Intercourse between the States, the Globe remarkeu
the "raga6ond baaksare in fair ray &c e@a.ne4
up, 10 bite and bark only at their o'rn houses us
is the language Of The organ OF the preSeh' 'uo-
Treasury administration Can the banks 'a., -
oov.r VIA, fate awaits them in the event of the adj
ministration acquiring the power II seeks lot
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which We should never have suspected MIR. TouYr
capable Of where speaks Of the "use Of the pub
nc money for private purposes" Who ever adyo-
Gated that in The literal Of The words No one
that we have ever heard Of. As To the losses, We
have shown what they were up to 1884, by banks;
and The Secretary Of the Treasury in his last report
says 1ha' every dollar that has accrued against The
banks since 1884, iii is confidently expected will In
The end, be paid"
We have taken up this subject in no unkind spirit
against Mr. Toucey our only object is to combat
error with facts and truth
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IN SENATE,
MONDAY. Feb. 4.

Memorials were presented hv NJ sTpaNcr
asking Tor the increased coinage of small, ohana.
VI. I'm l, ol Kentucky, said that the want of
SPec,e, IN small change, was not confined TO North
sections %Ha was an evil which belonged to other
Bll which passed Congress woor three vn,sa Go'u
ne effect OF that bill was 10 send the silver on, of
the country and keep the gold at home w. ou' Vi
MesSrs STRANGE and NILES both diSsen,ed
from this opinion. ''9'e'''eu
Mr.. STRANGE contended that the Gold Ran a;a
not alter the value relatively ut the gold and silver
currency ''ei
Mr. LUMPklN, of Georgia, hoped the small
change would be increased
W., BENTON also took part in the discussion,
and Mr., BROWN also.
he petition, which was in the form Of ioin, 70.
solutions, from The General Assembly Of North Ca
printed. S "''a 'iueieu " DC
Mf WRIGHT presented a memorial from Mr.
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Carsons, praying Congress 10 consider memorial
OF his defining plan for a National institution
which should regulate The exchanges and greatly
In favor Of trade and commerce Mr. W. said he
dissened from the plan proposed, and moved that The
petition lay upon the table and be printed
Several reports were made from the several COM
miitees.
Mr.. BENTON gave notice that he should ask
leave tomorrow, TO take up his Florida bill.
Several bills were engrossed, ordered to a third
reading, and finally passed.
The bills which passed the House on Friday and
Saturday were brought TO the Senate by the Clerk
Several private bills relating TO individual claims
were passed.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-05

the real cause why the GLOBE" has belched forth
the burning lava Of its fiery indignation, upon The
heads OF the Wings and Conservatives and why IL
has conJured up that hdeous phaniom-a coalition |!
But IN The contemplation OF the Open the fair, the
candid and Immaculate editor of the Globe, The APP
pointment by ballot was most horrid result OF
most unholy alliance Of those base and unprncipled
parties the Wings and Conservatives, ntonsru1n AoT-
rendlm How long has il been since the House Of
Representatives has employed that secret that aHhoty
and that irresponsible mode Of appointment by baiotI
Strange TO tell, from le rery first Congress 10 the
present session. and amidst all the changes and vicis-
STUDIES Of parties. Whether the republican or fede-
raj party has been in the majority this rule has re-
NAMED untouched. How many Legislative bodies
In this Union elect by viva voce votel We know
Of but one and that Is the General Assembly OF Vir
ginia. Why, then, when this mode OF appointment
has SO long and SO extensively prevailed, is Il now
characterized the secret ballot and the fit instru-
ment of unprincipled conspirators because party
purposes have been disappointed-ihat s all. This
attack OF the official organ upon the honor and in
tegIiy of the House of Representatives, is well
suited to the suberpieneyof the times and the pre-
dominancy Of Executive power, and Is well worthy
Of a press which is the conduit of Executive ana
themas against those who do not quietly submit 10
It's dictation. We would respectfully inquire whe
Their the people are prepared to demand Of their
representatives surrender of those powers, inhe
rent in their body at the feet Of the Speaker Of their
own appointment, and vanish them for their contu-
macy, If they refuse II they are then, indeed, is
every vestige Of that spirit Of liberty which cha
racierized our fathers, fed, and fed forever; and
they are only it for the tools and instruments of
despots and tyrants. The House of Representatives
to dis,rust i,self monstrous proposion-not only
monstIous but impudent
We do not now propose to enter into discussion
Of the merits demerits of the ballot or viva voce
mode Of election our only object Is to expose the
unfairness, insinceriy and hypocrisy Of the Globe,
in all il has said upon the subject Of this committee,
and to prove that all its walings and lamentations
arise more from the fact that some victims have
been snatched from its voracious jaws, thar from
any regard to principle. There are certain men
that are to be destroyed and whether the means be
fair or foul is immateria =" Deenda 81 CARTHAGE Is
the war-cry Of the Globe and its clique.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-05

Iopsr,y,.-The Senate Of this State, after dis
cpsson OF five hours, on the 2st ult passed resoln-
lions BY vote Of to 5, against Executive discretion
IN the control Of the revenuein favor Of receiving
convertible notes as well as gold and silver in pay
ment Of the dues to the Governmental favor Of
banks-against Subtreasury, and in favor OF
National Bank, and requesting their Senator'S ana
Representatives in Congress to carry ou' these pfin-
ciples.
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One Presidential term

One Presidential term
The dim,nution Of the patronage Of the fe-
deral Executive By making more Offices elective
By the people.
The amendment of the Constitution Of the
United States so as to giue to Congress the
election the Secretary ofthe Treasury.
The prohibition By lao Of the interference o
officers Of the federal government in popular
elections
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MISslsslpPI-The jackson 81" OF me io'n W.
says, 1t is induced 10 believe that mere wiz oe no
election of u s. Senator this session Oh inc LeS'Sa
ture. The Loco-focos seem TO be playing 'he same
"dog in the manger game they are pefpe'raung m
New York The Wings seem 10 nave majority Oh
c,,r IN The Senate of Mississippi.
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be cast aside In all cases. let those only be selected
as candidates who can contribute the most toward
accomplishing the great object In view. Let but the
present administration party triumph al the next Pre-
sidenia election, and dynasty will be fastened on
the country, that win continue during the existence,
of at least, one half Of the present generation
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-05

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
UNITY-IN NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARITY.-Augusfin.
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The election of U. s. Senator tor Virginia, takes
place on The 18th inst.
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GEN, HARRISON.

The Ho. Of Reps. Of Illinois have passed against
the Snb-treasury 46 to 40 The Senate is Wing.