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The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-16

dred and twenty-nine, being eighty-threel
or an average Of sir year.
In 1880 Gen. Jackson declared war, moi
against 'sall banks and banRings,0 nor YET
against United States Bank; but against tlte
United States Bank. He removed the depo-
sites, put down Inc bank, declared in favor
of state banks and performed many great
and uRheard ofintermedEings with che cur
rency from that time on. And from 1880 to
1887, the state banks increased from three
hundred and twenty-nine to eight hundred
and twenty-three! or an annual average of
nearly seventy instead of sir as formerly!!l
While we had a National Rank the in
crease of state banks barely kept pace with
the general increase of business. But the
moment it is destroyed and the currency
experiments are seton foot they increase
to most alarming extent. For period Of
about forty gears previous to theera of Tres
POSSIBILITY" and 'sExPERIMENT'' there were
chartered in the country, altogether, three
hundred and twenty-nine state banks, and
from the commencement of that era, during
the experiment. of executive obstinancy and
ignorance. say from 1880 to the latter end of
1886, the states chartered four hundred and
ninety-four banks! In sir gears the policy of
Jackson and Van Buren, chartered more
hanks, by one hundred and sirtysfUe, than
the whole country ever did before them.
We now ask, are ''ascertained facts"
helps to correct conclusions! or had we bet
ter leave them and rely upon the theorising
of wiseaeres! Van Buren, says no. We say
no. Are the days Of humbugery and misti-
fcatiOn going by, and will the people see
things as they are!
Look too, at our own state and see who is
responsible for the great increase of local
banks here. We have already stated, and
we repeat it. The loco focO party made eUc-
ry bank that Is or ever aoas in Mississippi,
since It 4Uas state. a tOhig legislature never
made bank in the state. The first tOhig Ie-
gisEature Uqs the first to decline, and refuse
to charter banks, and yet while the whole
tenor of whig opposition to thecurrency doc
trines of the dominant party has been an in
cessant protesting against the increase of
worthless state banks, and alleging, as is
abundantly proved, that without National
Bank they would increase, as well il number
as in their issues, and now that they have
increased to the ruin of the country, the
Van Buren, presses, as if to see how perfect
ly ridiculous they could make language ap-
pear, charge the aOhigs with the increase,
and call us a shinplaster party!
Sam Patch made remarkable revelation
to the world when he demonstrated that
''some things could be done as well as 9TH
ers." And these currency historians have
thrown equal light upon the darkness of hu-
man vision and observation, in showing that
some things can be said as we'll as others.
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fro BE coNTINUED.1
MI. Van Buren.o-.COnsistency
dence!


In 1912 Mr.. Van Buren, advocated the
war, and thus obtained seat in the Senate
of New-York. But SO soon as he obtained
this seat, he commenced an unmitigated de-
nunciation of the war in every respect.
Mr.. Van Buren, it is we'll known to our
readers, was guilty not only of treachcery
towards, but of mean, underhanded intri-
guing assaults against De Witt Clinton, one
of the most wise and virtuous patriots that
ever graced any country.
Mr., Van Buren, voted for the erection of
toll-gates on the Cumberland Road, and
thus advocated, not merely the constitutions
atty of Internal Improvement by the Federal
Government, but also an unnecessary tax,
for the purpose of federal revenue. He also
voted against the improvement Of the Dis
NAL Swamp in Virginia, by the Federal
Government, because, as he said, Of is une
constitutionaIity. But for Virginia, and the
rest of the South to be ground to atoms,
by his exertions, between the upper mill
stone of the west, and the neither milestone
of the north and east, was but to gain favor
for himself, with the federal majority.
Mr.. Van Buren, avowed the most thorough
opposition to the United States Bank. Al
the same time he endeavored to procure the
establishment Of branch Of this institution
in New,York. By the bye, Felix Grundy
and General Jackson also, were guilty 81
like inconsistency in regard TO Tennessee
Mr.. Van Buren, declared himself bitterly
opposed to the protective system At the
same time he voted for the Tariff Of 1923
For this he is TO be supported By the Multi
fers. Can it be believed?
Mr.. Van Buren, opposed the interest o
the slave.holding States in the Missouri
question, and the question as to the intro
duction Of slaves into Florida. He epel
went 50 far IS to say that he would ALLOW
negroes The right Of suffrage, If simpl,
tax should be laid upon them. he also id
vocated The constitutional right Of cCngres
to abolish slavery IN the District of Colum
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-16

most instrumental Of any other in The House
OF Representatives, for some years past, n
running the government into it's late dis
graceful squanderings Of public money, af-
ter having been most shamefully beaten iOf
congress a, The late election, has renoved
his dOmeca into an obscure Van Buren, dis
trict, with the view Of getting back again
into the House! Is there districtin New
York hat will stand this2
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Colonel BentOn's Letter to the springfield
Committee.
four REMARKS CoNITNUED,1

NOOR 0GaAhAS OOH4ACNO6Os5
The next step made in the Bank warfare
and for the purpose of obtaining possession
of the public money, was the removal of the
deposites-a measure upon which now flows
from every truly patriot lip the deepest and
most damning execration. It is needless,
surely, at this day, to call to the minds of our
fellow citizens, the investigations and re-
ports of committees which explicitly and
solemnly declared that the deposites were
safely and adVantageously placed, and so re-
naming in the vaults of the United States
Bank-and that there they ought, of course,
by all means to remain. It is needless to
remind the people, of the Legislative appro-
val Of the Committees Reports-and of the
Legislative resolutions, which were suggest
ed by Mr.. Clay lif we remember aright) and
proclaimed to the world that the removal Of
the deposites was founded on no satisfac-
cory reason, and that it was an exercise Of
power in derogation of the Constitution and
Laws, and thus savoured of usurpation and
tyranny. In vain did all this occur. The
ball of executive power, in fulflment Of the
innate prophetic vision and express predic-
tons of the immortal Patrick Henry of Vir-
ginia, had rolled or, growing with the growth,
and strengthening with the strength of the
country, until at length, it attained degree
of concentration, magnitude and intensity,
in the person and presidency of Andrew
Jackson, which made our national represen-
tatives trembIe in their very seats. To them
he issued his mandates as to body of slaves
The countenances of monarchs and despotic
potentates, he thus supposed mot only with a
glow of enthusiastic admiration of himself,
but with smile of triumph, indicating their
Joyous expectation of the downfall of Amer
lean Liberty. Jackson himself, at that period,
felt perfectly prepared even to smile on
death and charge damnation-in whatever
shape-from whatever source they might
have come. And when all this is remem.
bered, well may we, even at this day, trem.
BILE for the ultimate fate, not of our liberty
only, but for the fate likewise Of the free.
dom Of mankind.
But there was an obvious reason for the
removal Of the deposites which, whatever
may be its character, whatever may be tho
aspect it now wears, was sufficient in every
respect to govern Gen. Jackson. He had
every ground to believe that the power Q
Of his party could not possibly last beyond
the termination Of his presidential career
unless he very speedily obtained the posses
sion Of the national money. He well knew
that money is truly the omnipotent mephis
tophiles of society. He therefore, hesitates
not to remove the deposites at once, forci
bly,, fraudulently and unlawfully. Becaus
Mr.. Duane, who was then Secretary Of th
Treasury. could not but obey the dictates 9
his moral sense. in disregard Of the dictate
rial mandate Of the President, Mr.. Duan
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-16

FOREIGN NEws.--We have been favored,
BY friend, with slip from the Office Of
the New-oheans Bulletin, containing late
and interesting foreign intelligence, rsceiv-
ed at New-York by the British Queen, in
sixteen days from Portsmouth; the contents
of which, will be found in another part Of
to-day's paper.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-16
Hon. RObert J. walker.

The history of this man, when he puts
forth such high pretentions as is his wont
those days, becomes interesting to the people
of Mississippi. 1t should be remembered
that it was ROBERT J.. WALKER who made
oath that he was a resident of Louisiana,
when he claimed to be resident of Missis-
sippi, and that it is Robert ]. Walker who
concentrates his property in Louisiana that
it may not be reached by his debts in Mis-
sissippi. It should be remembered that R.
], Walker himself, S0ent 1t largely on the
credit system and took his share of bank
facilities brought about by the golden pro-
misses of Benton and Jackson. 1t should be
remembered that Robert J. Walker is the
man who declared, in the streets of Na:chez,
that elf God would forgive him for the sup
port he had already given to Gen. Jackson,
he would never again be found upholding
his administration. It should be remem-
bered that Robert J. Walker played the syco-
plant after making this notable declaration,
and forced himself as a Simon Pure soap-tail
upon the Jackson members of the Missis-
sippi Legislature, and was by niggardly base
ness elected to the Senate Of the United
States. And the people of Mississippi should
not forget that Robert ]. Walker is capable
of any act which will promote his own sinis-
ter designs, and that his vanity is common
surate with his total disregard of the lofty
principles which should mark the character
of United States Senator from chivalrous
and wealthy Mississippi.
WHO IS THE PRoFL1eATE-WHo IS THE Ex-
TRAvAGANT-WHo rs THE NOTWITHSTANDING PAR
rY!-It has been abundantly proved by the
testimony of witnesses on the stand, under
oath, that at the New York Custom House,
where two-thirds of the national customs
are collected, regular system Of appropria-
ton of public money has been, for years,
carried on, to support the elections. 1t is
not hard then to account for the following
remarkable and startling ''ascertained facts. "
In 1928, the last year of Mr.. Adams adj
ministration, the duties on imports were
SEA, ,523 "a, the collection Of which cost
the government $9S2, 09S 90.
In 1882 the duties collected amounted to
$Il,I69, 29O 81, the collection Of which,
cost the government 81 ,492 ,947 "a, or very
nearly four times as much, in proportion, as
the collection under Mr.. Adams.
The NATcHEz CoURRR.-We are much
pleased to see deep and vigilent political
interest awakened in this able advocate Of
wing principles. We hope it win continue
its energetic appeals, 10 reason and truth
and not fear to face the enemies Of ouI
country, toe to toe, and wage such war
fare as the talents and known abilities o.
its editor anthorises US to expect. The
Courier occupies an important position, anC
we hope to see il stand out ii front Of the
battalion, and with nerve and confidence
take its positions and maintain them viii
the powerful weapons Of truth and industry
"A INV INVENTION 10 DEFEAT THE RIO
P1EC. G. Camberleng, the notoriou
] g Commercial Representative" Of Ioco-foco
ism from New York, be, who has been iii
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Or The Mississippian speaks Of Governor

or The Mississippian speaks of Governor
McNutt's obedience to the will of certain
politicians at Washington City, as follows:
"Gov. McNUTT.--A friend writing from
Washington City on the 22d Of May, says,
Governor McNutts course is highly appre-
ciated here by the distinguished members
Of the party, and the rank and file, every
where, whom l have met in my travels,
speak of him in terms of enthusiastic adj
miration."
All, then, the point is conceded, we take
it? We always knew that it never was in-
tended for McNutt to be the Governor of
Mississippi, to attend to the business Of her
people. We have always said that he moved
according to the leading strings and wire
workings of 'the rank and file Of the party
who maneuvre long ways from MississipPi.
This 'friend' writes no news.
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I" BrOther JOnathan >,

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We would recommend this paper TO every
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50 illustrated in the different branches Of business
forming the great connecting chain which binds
our Republic together. The "UNIoN or THE sTATEsn
-"THE TEMPLE OF LBegrY''-ssrHE CONSTITUTION
AND THE LAwSs-stfnE AMERICAN fLAG"-THE Il AM
HER. THE PLOUGH, and TIE woRKSHoP-are all sub
eets which form the glory & honor of our country.'
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18

THE MAINE QUEsTIoN.-Tbe Boston
Daily Advertiser states that Mr.. Seereiary FoR-
sYTn's late visit ~ the State Of Maine was made
in order that ihe government, before acting on
The question, might fully understand The subject
hy an interview with The leading men Of both
parties ia Maine, and by inquiry of iho.e who
may bc presumed best 60 understand a. The
Advertiser approves Of the object d the sccIe-
"fys Vi'ii' bat says-''in taking the precaution
% informing himself upon THIS subleci, ON the
SPOT where the most precise information Is 10 be-
obtained, and asceHsiniag toe yiews Of the par
ties most deeply interested "a D., and particularly
81 ihe most lutirious and intelligent rnrn Of both
political parties, we do not mean 90 intimate that
he can, BY 50 daing, divest himself of bis proper
responsibility fof conducting tbe negotiation IN
lhe manner most h3eiy 70 lead ~ q satisfactory
result"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18

FATAL DUEL-The Naiehez Coarier OF
the 9Th inI. has the following statement,
The Vo0driAs .g6ros Sgain.-We re-
greet 70 state that this unhsppy affair has
been the occasion Of more bioodshed A
dael took place between Henry II. Moore
and Fielding Davis. on the 18th Of June,
on the Louisiana side o! the line, about ten
miles below Wood,ille, which resulted
in the death Of the former.
They Tough, with rifles si PRESENT;
distance 80 wards. Mr. Davis shot Moore
in the left eide. the ball entering about
bali en- inch below the top Of the hip
bone. Mr. Moore died in lcw minutes.
lilo fell without being able 60 shoe, al all.
Mr. Davis Cred Immediately after the
word one.
MIR. Moore challenged Mr.. Davis with
out waiting for the latter TO reply 10 bis
Mr.. Ms publication in the newspapers
IL is but justiee TO Mr.. Davis TO state, that
he was very reluctant to accept the chal-
lenge. and even up 10 the time OF his APP
peaTing on the ground, declared that he
Was forced into a measure which he de-
plored aud condemned. and expressed his
willingness 10 accede 10 any honorable
terms OF accommodation, but the opposing
party was determined that the fghi should
take place, and Mr.. Davis, rather than
endure the sneering tsunt Of cowardice
from those who could not appreciate bis
motives. yielded his better feelings and
judgment TO tho hendlsh dictates Of a
false honor.
We also regret TO state that Mr.. Leigh.
who was severely wounded in the former
ARRAY. is rapidly sinking. and cannot, i, is
feared, survive many days.
POSTSCRIPT.
Letters have been received IN Rich.
mond, announcing the death Of Mr. Leigh.
who WAS 80 severely wounded in the al
fray at Woodsille. Miss: he fingered on 10
iho 29th uli. Thus has that unfortunate
ARRAY caused the death Of two men. who
were valuable members Of society, plung-
ed friends and relations into the deepest
grief and fixed in the hearts Of the authors
OF their death sting which will possibly
harrass them TO the last hour OF existence.
tE-H. CA.oa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18

THE UNION OF tue Wines FOR THE
SAKE OF rue UNION. This sentiment.
gwen by MIR. WISE, Of Virginia, as a toast,
at the celebration Of The Fourth on Wind
Nall Island, opposite this city. is one which
deserves TO be placed at tie head Of every
Wing paper in the United States. /,
speaks volumes, and brea,hcs that pure
and ardent sentiment Of patriotism which
has led Its author 10 battle with such
strength and foItitude. yesr after year,
against venaliiy and corruption in the
high places Of power.
Let every WING in the nation respond
to this seniiment-"UDion among The
Wings for the sake Of the Union"
~. s. Ca.sff,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18

The Sunday School Celebration at Staten bland
.N''r fork-Finy thousand persons. IT is stated.
attended the Sunday School Celebration At III,
aoo'e place, CA the late anniversary Of Iudc-
pendenoe The children, about fifteen thousand
IA number, formed into one close lane, would
have reached mo:e than three miles. IL was al
together The most interesting celebration tina, has
ever taken pace in the United States
The Sunday Schools IN various parts OF the
country celebrated The Fourth. There is bcap-
t.a! ProPF.c'y an this interesting manner Of
spending the dAy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18

THE SUB-TREASURY- late speech
of the President in New York, and the oraeular
responses OF the party organs to the inquiries of
tie faithful, will satisfy the most increalous that
the Sub-TreaSury Scheme is to continue the lead
ing and important measure Of the Administra-
ton. The President, IN fact, makes the DECLARE
ton that the Sub-Treasury Is To be again pressed
upon the people, and he afIirms that he expects
to carry the measure. Thus Executive pertina-
city and power ia stll further TO DC tried against
the sober Judgment Of the people Three times
has this Sub-Freasuy scheme been deliberately
and directly reiecied-and. Congress has, in adj
diticn, expressed its adverse opinion IN several
votes bearing indirectly on the subject
And yet the President Is no, satisfied. but must
''p'ek the hIni, and try 1t again'" Such course.
II strikes Us, IS the opposite Of that devotion To
and aoquesecnce ~, the popular will, which the
modern pa'ens democrats profess so much to re-
gard. Why Is not the Administration eonten,
with the decision Of Congress and tie People
Why has itbesn determined that triumph must
be obtained by the Execuuyc' Gen. Jackson
was daring and open in his attack upon the pub
Ice libeTy-hut this seems TO be an insii,oss mode
Of dealing blow al the free will Of the nation.
.lier. Ga.ssfs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18

MR.. CLAY AND GEN. SCOTT.-The New
York Correspondent, Of the Philadelphia U. =.
q 'zet'e says-"The movement which has been
made in certain quarters for Genera. Scott. vas
well intended, bu, there is no reliability of his
accepting a nomination. I know Scott well.
and IN recent conversation with him upon The
subject he told me that Clay. in his opinion.
ought to he President. and he (Scoit) should do
all his power TO accomplish so desirable result.
My word for IL, Scott will never enter the field
against Henry CLAY"
The Gazette learns that il is the intention OF
this distinguished statesman (AIr Claw 10 vi,i,
IN the counc of this month, the Lakes, Niagara.
andsaIaioGa Springs, which places, be il remark
ed, he has never yet seen, but which he has long
desired 10 visit. II Is his intention To avoid be-
ing the occasion OF any public demonstrations,
and TO pass as quietly through the country rs
possible. Undoubtedly has wsrm-hearicd friends
Will be dcsircus Of doing him honor, but Il they
consult his wishes, they will no, pres, him To ac-
cepi '.ay public demonstration OF tseir confidence
and esteem, however strong ,aay be their desire
to manifest their feelings towards him.
The Maysville Eagle, ofihe 5sh last, received
this morning, has the following paragraph.
The Hon. lIrNRY Clay, aceornpap,rd nv
JUDGE PoRrER. of Louisiana. arrived 10 this civ
on Thursday afternoon, eth inst. and departed
on The next morning, via Cincinnati on tour
To The Canada< Mr.. G. appears IA fine health
and spirits, and We hope h.. will derive much
pleasure and prom; from his iouE 10 ihe northern
portion Of our Hemisphere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18

COMMERCE. or THE UNITED srArrs
According 10 the custom house return, 80.
Treasury Department. recently published a..
tai value Of imports during The year ep9in. =.
SO,h, lS5S, was sll3.7l7 .tOi, beng ,uen,y.,.,,.
millions less than during The year 1887. spl -
shV-nine millions ieSS than during The wear -.
'he yeet0l 'he great expansion, thar preceded n.
suspension Of specie paJmsnts.
The falling OF IN the exports has c,,..-
Freai. The total value OF exports If eyery ie,-,-
non from The Unitcd Sizes, during the 1s.. a..
was slCe ,is6.6l6, being nine milhons le,, ,i.,..
1851 and twenty millions less than m l~lc 7
value OF The exports OF d0sasStie produce IN -
was s'e.oJ5,sl6. IN ls57, sos, 56i,II4. a..
lS36, sIO6,9l5.6s0.
Comparing the years 1898 and ls36. W. q.
,ta' me eh'e' falling on an the inpofiswss m a..
following articles, %" -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-07-18
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VARIETY.

AMERICAN MECHANICALLY is with
pride we fed well meriIed tribute in the
London morning Journal. to the skill Of
our mechanics. II sppears that MIR. Nor.
RS, Philadelphia, constructed a locomo.
tive for railroad company in England.
which has so far surpassed any hitherto
manufactured in that country, that ten
additional engines have already been or.
dered. The Philadelphia U. s. Gazette
states that the Grand Junction Company
placed the best out OF ffiy-two OF their
locomotives TO compete With that Of Mr..
Norris, aud the result proved the entire
superiority Of the American machinery
This Is indeed triumph Of American in
genuily aod talent, which is calculated 70
produce tho best consequences among
that ingenious and independent class Of
oar fellow Observation-Disclosures.