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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-02-14

etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
The present number is specimen oil
what this Mammoth Nespaper will con.
'a!A, as well in rarity and extent of its
original and selected matter, as the style
OF It's execution.
Asa Family Newspaper, BROTHER
JONATUAN will be found TO present.
attractions beyond any othelr:
-" lie comes the herald Of a noisy world,
Ne~S Jofn1 all nations Numbering at hlsback,'
HE earliest intelligence, foreign and
domestic, and the latest novelties IN the
Literary World, will be promptly served
up for the qualification of the reader.
Strictly neutral in politics, it will con-
tain nothing in favor or against party,
and will as sedulously avoid any Of The
controversies which agilate the religious
community. Suict morality, virtue, tenn
perance, industry, good order, teueyo-
lence, aud usefulness to our common
country, and cur fellow men, will be ad-
vocated and inculcated in every page OF
Brother Jonathan
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

source of the revenue altogether, or tacitly
assent to il, by failing 10 object.
MIR. Calhoun's bill looks vastly like an
altemp, 10 curry favor with the new states,
which, in lsi4, piH hdre the poirer 10 elect
a President Of these United States. Ben
ton has lcag been endeavoring TO effect the
same object in small way, BY his pre- emp
ton bills, aud grants Of land by the ihous'
and and hundreds of thousand Of acres at
time. Bu, MIR. Calhoun goes a bow shot
ahead of Benton, by proposing free glt'
to these states If all the lands Ii Benton
therefore is worthy of being talked Of for
the succession in lsi4, Calhoun surely
may hope for the succession ITSELF We al
ready see letter writer from Washington
calculating that Mr.. Calhoun's bill viii
pass, and that il will give him TIE votes Of
nine states, besides Florida, Iowa and Wis
cousin, which will be admitted as states be-
fore the presidential election in le4i.
We trust that the election Of Harrison
will defeat the schemes OF these rivals.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

ceiyed from the President, containing fur.
iher correspondence in relation 10 the dis.
pu,ed Northeastern boundary, between the
British Minister and Secretary of State
10 this correspondence, it is asserted that
the British is the only aulhority which, BY
agreement. has RICH, to maintain a mill
iary force within the disputed territory
Five thousand extra copies Of this message
and documents were ordered 10 be printed.
MIR. Webster called up for consideration
the Resolution which he offered on for
mer day in relation TO Steamboat accidents,
and particularly referred 10 the late de-
s,ruclion by ERE Of the Steamboat IN Long
Island Sound, into the causes OF which de-
structIou he insisted on the necessity OF q
special enquiry. On the suggestion OF MIR.
Grundy, Mr. Webster consented TO pre-
pare such amendments TO the present law
10 relation to Steamboats,, as he may deem
necessary.
The bill TO establish Board Of Com.
missioners 10 hear and examine claims
against the United States, was read third
time and passed.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

their handksrchiefs in testimony Of their
JOY on the occasion, and afterwards rode in
the boat, followed by baud of music"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20
A VOICE FROM THE FLANKs

A l. KIM LAM
There was magnificent meeting of the
Harrison men, last evening, in Columbus
II was composed of men from all sections of
the State. The people Of the Western Re.
serve we're there. They brough, with them
all their enthusiasm, their generosity Of
thought, and their inflexiblity of purpose.
They pledged the Reserve for Harrison aud
Tyler. They assured their brethren, ofthe
South and the Centre, that they would be
the first IN the onslaught, and the las, TO qul,
the field. Mr. WhiiiIesey Of Cleveland, a
gentleman as distinguished for his good
sense as for the brillance Of his eloquence,
told US, amid the cheers oil as dense throng
as hung upon the lips OF an orator, that the
ReSerpe pould gire THOUSANDS for
Harrison, uhtre, before she had gtren but
HUNDREDS. There was 40 idle brag
adocIa in Mr.. Whiulesey. He knows the
feeling of Northern OHIO, intimately aud
thoroughly, aud he described it exactly as II
IS Ohio State Jour.
Udrrison. We understand that in Phil
adeIphla many are leaving the ranks OF Van
Buren, aud giving their favor for Harrison.
This is the natural consequence Of fair
presentation of the labors, the talents, and
the principles of Harrison, 10 contract with
the-nothing, or worse than nothing Of
Van Buren,. The superiority of the claims
Of Harrison over Nan Buren,, to the sut'rages
Of the people Of the Union cannot fail 10
strike the understanding and the heart of
every Que who will contemplate the chaIac.
ter OF the two candidates.
General HarriSoa. had the pleas
ure yesterday Of seeing General Harrison,
for The first time since The nomination; he
has not before been in the city Tor nearly
two months, having been engaged during
that time IN executing contract for the tun.
mel Of the Whitewater Canal, which passes
through the hill on his farm, ct North Bend
We have never seen him in better health ;
be appears as active, both 10 body and mind,
as he was twenty years ago. He is staying
with his sonin law, Col. Taylor, on Man
street, and will remain in the city but few
days. Cincinnati Republican.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

that have been hold in this State from 1884
down 10 this time. II this law be so very
heinous, every one Of these individuals i.
liable for mol having attempted 10 repeal ii.
Waterman.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

In the House to-day, Mr.. Davis, Of Penn
sysania, wished TO present Resolution for
going into the election of Chaplain; bu; the
Char stated that the House were in the ex.
ecutiou Of resolution adopted yesterday,
part Of which, the election Of Printer
had been acted upon, but it remained TO
elect Committee Of Enquiry concerning
the mode Of executing the Printing.
Mr.. Graves stated that be had held a
conversation with several Of the prominent
gentlemen Of the Administration, and il had
been suggested. that as matter Of fairness
they would be willing TO place two mem.
bers Of the Opposition, two Of the Admins
tration, aud the gentleman from Georgia
as Chairman Of the Committee. Mr.. q
mentioned this circumstance in order to save
time IN the election.
After considerable debaie on points Of or.
De-, the election Of the Committee, Uira roce,
was proceeded wlh, aid the call Of tie roll
was concluded al about quarter pas, 4
O'Clock but the result was not announced,
When Mr.. Pope moved that when the
House adJourns, It wlll adjourn TO Monday
next. For half at hour the House was in
a state Of great disorder, but the motion
was at length earned. And the House ad
IoYrned accordingly, without reporting the
Issue Of the election Of the Committee on
Tue node Of executing the printing.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20
JANUARY 81.

JANUARY 81.
The unfinished business of the House on
Wednesday, coming up on Thursday, was
the several propositions pending IN relation
10 the public Printing OF the House, viz
The proposition of Mr.. Glddings, that the
Clerk procure the work done BY such per.
sons as will do il at the least expence
which proposition, Mr. Graves had moved
to amend, by adding Resolution providing
for the appointment Of a select committee,
to whom the whole subject, including Gales
& Seaton's letter to the Speaker, should be
referred. To which amendment, Mr.. Rice
Garland proposed 10 add an inquiry into
the expedlency Of separating the patronage
Of the House from the new spaper or psblic
press Of the country.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Indiana, who was entitled
TO the floor, proposed 10 lay on the table, all
the propositions pea5tng on the subject Of
printing, with view Of bringing the House
10 an express vote 90 the subject.
Alter some discussion, and a good deal
Of warmth on points Of order, Mr. DAVIS
succeeded at length, IN moving that the
House do nov proceed TO the election of a
printer, and, on iha; motion, demanded the
previous question.
Various proceedings were had all hav
ing bearing on lie subject OF the public
Printing.
The result Of the election was as follows
Blair d RIves no yotes-GaIes & Sea
ton 92-scattering votes. Necessary to
a decision lo4. SO Blair 4 Rlyes were
elected Printers 10 The House for the Goth
Congress.
The Committees are busily at work.
The business before the Committee on
Elections is sufficient TO occupy il for
months. If they are TO go through the
whole mass ofevldence which, | understand,
is ready TO be Submitted, aud 10 seud for
all those witnesses who have been deferred
from stating at home the facts within their
knowledge, by the measures of their oppo
neBts, not ooly will months be consumed
but he public Treasury will be subjected 10
drain ofPerhaps S40,0 or $4,000 more
before this contest can be decided And
how eau the Committee avoid this course
1t IS imposed upon them 10 enquire and in.
yestgate and there vs. no other process by
which they can satisfy their own judgments
or fulfil their duty to Congress, the State o
New Jersey and the people Of all the State:
Of the Union.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

10 the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Grundy
from special Committee, TO whom the sub
Ject Of paying State debts had been referred,
made Report concuuing with the ResoIu
tons referred. Mr.. Benton moved that
10000 extra copies Of the Report be print.
ed. After an animated debate, the Report
was Teconm.tted.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

Ia the Senate 10 day, Mr.. Clay presented
two memorials, one frum Pennsy wanna, the
other from Massachusetts, asking the mfJ.
eDce Of Government 10 the creation OF a
Congress 20 put su end 10 war. Mr.. C..
stated that one memoralst had requested
TO have the memorial referred 10 a select
Committee, but be would not DO ii. He
much doubted, If 10 the presen, state Of so.
ciety, those memoriallsts would obtain their
humane wishes. He thought these associa.
ho0s, temperance societies and others, use
ful, when they confined themselves within
due limits; but when they attempted to ia
fUence Legislators 10 the performance Of
their public duties, they got beyond lhei'
proper sphere.
Mr. Grundy returned the Report Of the
Committee on the State debts with some
portions struck out aud other parts amen.
ded. The subject was again discussed, buI
Dot finally acted upon.
The Senate then entered on Executive
business.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

An Eastern Van Bnren paper asserts
that Gen. Harrison is poor. So he is
That is no crime, although very inconyen''
cni. How he hos KEEP, himself poor IS quite
as singular as the fact itself lie has kept
himself poor by being strictly honest add
hospi'able.- Alexandria Gaseae.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

Gen. Anthony Wayne, in his Letter 10
The Secretary Of War, giving an official &C.
count of has saDguinary Indian battle, 10
1892, says:
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

We conclude to day the Speech of ths
Hon KENNETH RAySER. A more master
y defence OF State Rights. we have never
seen Tho language-style-
lacis--ded neutrality-suspicious. and coocu'
SONS, all show that he possesses higher
order OF talents than his warmest friends
ever conceived talents, which when prop.
erly developed, never fail 10 secure the pos
SCISSOR that need Of appreciation which 4,
always attendant on superior intellect and
energy. Elisabeth City PhGnir.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-02-20

In the General Assembly Of the State Of
Rhode Island, now in session, a set oil Res.
olu'lonSapproying aud appIaudlng the Sub.
Treasury scheme, we're introduced by some
member Of the Administration party. Oa
"Wednesday last they came up for considcra.
ton, and we're Indefinitely postponed by a.
votes to 10, not more than half of the friends
Of the Administration being willing 10 lend
them so much courteuance as 10 Let them be
entertained for day longer,--N National IN
tclligencer.
An Eastern Van Buren, paper asserts
thnt Gen. Uarsiao, "a .o,, G. ba ia
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29

Presering Pork.--Ii is generally the prac-
tice OF farmers. ! believe, TO scald their old
brine, before putting j, on their pork and so
absolutely necessary is ii supposed TO be, by
most people. that nothing short Of the price OF
their pork, would induce them to use their old
ss. 4 .si,:sSct- FRS scs;,.sav IL. Now, allow
me confidently TO say that the idea is eirone-
Gus, and the practice entirely useless. II your
old brine is sweet and good, and has KEEP,
your pork good, depend upon it, it will keep
the new. For what possible reason is there
TO suppose thaibrine which will keep old pork,
will not keep new also' II may be said tina,
the brine is full Of matter which it has receiv-
cd from the old pork. True; it is, and there
fore it cannot extract the best juices of the
new.
For eight successive years, assisted in
putting down pork, and pouring upon it the
same brine, without being once scalded g.
the older brine, the sweeier e. better was the
pork. The brine was always sweet, and had
plenty OF sal, at the bottom. The pork was
laid down in the usual manner, with salt, and
the old brine poured back npon it, The adj
vantages are, having better pork, besides a
saving OF labor and trouble.
Neic Gsnesee Farmer.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29

Just out ofihe town, large school for Chinese
and other boys, under admirable management
Their printing establishment is on large seals.
but is doing but little now
The Melville arrived here on the iesh instant.
from the Cape. and the Blonde and PYlzsses
frigates from England. As they were con-
ing in, the Blonde was despatched 70 capsure
a Chinese junk jus, leaving the anchorage, and
brought her back IN tow. The same evening
mariners were sent on board all Other iunks
in port, which created great cxcissnens HmonQ
the whole Chinese population. But thism morning
Twas very glad to see the captured. and many
other junks, displying their bamboo canvas 10
the wind, and making the best off,
the ssfiowing land. The 18th April mail res
ed Bombay in 81, Calcutta 42, and Singapore
60 days from London, Yours,
AN AMERICAN TRAVELLER.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29
S25,23i,5I2 OIL

The funds on hand considered not available
for public purposes, at the commencement as
well as the close of the present year, are de-
scribed particularly in the statement annexed.
Previous TO the close of the year, should
Congress pass any new appropriations which
may be Immediately expended, an additional
charge 10 that extent will thus be imposed on
1910, and if amounting 10 any considerable
sum, it nigh, prudently be accompanied by
some provision Of new means sufficient for ITS
payment.
The condition of the public debt nett de
mands consideration.
An exhibit Of the particulars Of it, whether
funded or unfunded, and ofthe payments made
within the year on account OF both, is annexed.
Probably none OF the former kind OF debt
exists which is due, excep, what has been for
eotien, or the evidence OF il mislsid; as all
ever claimed, whether incurred in the Revo-
luton, or since, has been promptly discharged
n is fortunate that no new deb, oi a permanent
character has been recently cree
General Government; and the
for reasons formerly explained,
not be here repeated, has uniion
ed II sound policy never 10 met
Of peace But II viii be rscolle
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29

Postmaster Fraakin.-ln 1854, Benjamin
franklin was Poslmastc: General, with per-
fission TO make f6000 continental money, il
could, on, of the whole Post Office Depart.
pen, in America. The very next year he
bve the astonishing notice that the mail,which
had before run once a fortnight to New
England, would start once week the year
>und. whereby answers might be obtained to
k1sers between Philadelphia and Boston in 3
keks, which before had required weeks
IVA, it was announced in all the papers OF
e colony, that "John Perkins engages to ride
bst, to the mail once week between Phila-
Rlpha and Baltimore, and will take along or
hing back led horses, or any parcel" When
postrider proposed starting, notice was CIV
b Of his intention by advertisement, and by
be town crier for several days in advance
b 1890 the number of Post Offices had in-
(ressed through the country to rs.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29

TIE Newspapers The last Edinburgh Re
view, in an article on De requeyille's De
mocracy IN America, says
The real Political Unions Of England are
the Newspapers. II is these which tell every
person what all other persons are feeling, and
IN wha, manner they are ready 10 act: it is by
these that the people learn, it may truly be
sad their own wishes, and through these
that they declare them. The Newspapers
aud tie Railroads are solving the piohlem OF
biinging Tie democracy Of England TO, like
TIA, Of Athens, simultaneously 10 one egord
and the same agencies are rapidly efIscing
hose local distractions which rendered one
pan Of our population strangers 10 the other
.ad are making us more than ever (what Is
he frat condition Of powerful public opin-
lon) homogeneous people. IfAmerca has
teen said 10 prove, that IN an extensive ooun-
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29

"A Grinder.n-TheTe is in Jackson county
% loco foco by the name of Shocks, who re-
sisted all the light and influence the friends OF
Harrison could use 10 induce him TO vote a
eaiust Van Buren,. He PERSISTED in his deter
nina,ion togo the whole for Martin, and at
the election carefully took out a paper from
hts pocket book and handed II 10 the Judges
with a flourish, saying aloud to the Wings,
'there goes grinder for you" When the
votes were counted out, the number OF tickets
was just one less than the number OF votes,
and in the box was found a receipt in favor OF
Snooks, of9 dollars ior , grindsiones The
old fellow will never hear the last Of his grind
Ter for Van Buren,. Portsmouth, (O) Tribune.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29
rutland, VT. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 1910.

try popular government may exist, England
seems destined TO afford the proof. that after
certain stage ia civilization IL must; for as
soon As the numerically stronger have the
same advantages. in means Of combination
and CELEBRITY OF movement, as the smaller num-
Der, they are masters; and. except by their
permission, no government can any longer
exist.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29

Filing Newspapers. easy it would
ke, how much satisfaction would be derived
RON it, and how much more orderly and bu-
liness-like It would look, il people would just
le and preserve their papers after reading
Dem. 1t is true, last weeks paper may be a
f.'y stale affair, but keen i! for your grand
,han wine OF the same age.-BosfOn paper,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29


Congress the following report on the finance:
lie has great pleasure in announcing that
during the present year the expenditures have
been still further reduced and though the rev.
enue has not proved so large as usual. all the
public engagements have been met with
prompti,ude.
The receipts and means for 1910, exclu-
oftrusts and the Post Office have been as fol-
lows
The available balance, on the
LIST OF January, 1910, is CON-
puted to have been $2,246,749 90
The data on which this con-
clusion rests, connected with the
actual receipts and expenditures
in lS39,and with the unavailable
condition of portion Of the pub
lie funds, may be seen in the
statements annexed:
During the three first quarters
OF the present year, the nett
receipts from Customs were l0,6s9, 1874 70
During the same period for Pub
lie Lands 2,e3O,2l7 rs
Miscellaneous 1890 SO
Estimated receipts fourth quarter
from all other sources 100000 90
These make the aggregate ordi-
nary receipts for the year $l6,i97,763 OF
Add the estimated receipts ofprin-
cipal and interest of 1910, out
ofwhat what was due from for
mer deposite banks but not q.
valuable on the LIST January
last $4,000 90
Add also the estimated receipts
from fourth bond of u. States
Bank 2,5OO,OOO 90
Add for the issue Of Treasury
notes, instead of others re-
deemed $4,000 90
Aggregate from these additional
sources ss,7OO,Ooo 90
Which make the total means in
lS40,as ascertained and esti-
mated $26, 1884 $40 OF
1t is proper to remark, that about 800, 900
of the sums computed to be received within
the year, from the banks above described have
not yet been ascertained to be paid; and if,
contrary TO expectation, there should be a fail
ure to pay any part of them until next year, it
will make difference to that extent in the
preceding results.
The expenditures for 1910, exclusive of
trusts and the Post Office, have been as follows
For first three quarters, Civil,
Diplomatic, and miscellaneous 4,lls,2is 81
For same time, Military s,750,7s4 SO
OF same Tune, naval 4,02O,3l6 so
Estimates by this Department
(though higher by the others)
for all expenses for fourthquar-
ter 5000, 900 90
Aggregate of current expenses,
whole year $22 1874 81
Add for funded debt and inter-
est for cities Of District of CO.
lumbia, ascerained and esti-
mated, 100000 90
Redemption OF Treasury notes,
including principal and inter-
r, -. g .,-.c 6,s' iuarie5S. 1929, 906 Gl
redeemed in fourth quarter $4,000 90
This will make the aggregate Of
expenditures or payments S2G,6i3,65G l2
Leaving an available balance in
the Treasury on Dec.3i 1910,
computed at l,590,s55 SO
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29
THE FALSE ONE.

knew him no,--I sought him not
lie was my fathers guest:
] gave hia, mol one smile moro kind
Than those gave the rest;
He sal beside me a, the board,
The choice WAS not my own,
Bot, oh never heard voice
wsih half 80 smccf q susr. .1a.as ~ I
And aiibe dance again we met,
Again I was his choice,
Again heard the gentle tone
Of tia, beguilng voice;
sought him no.--he led me forth
From all the faifest there,
And told me he had ncper seen
4 face he thought so far!
Oh wherefore did he tell me this +,
His praises made me vain;
And when he LEFT me, how loDged
To hear that voice again
! wondered how my old pursuits
Had lost their wonted charms,
And why the path was dull, unless
] leaned upon his arm.
Alas might have guessed the cause;
For what could make me shun
Nv parents cheerful dwelling place,
To wander all alone
And what could make me braid my hair,
And study TO improve
The form that he had deigned to praise
What could it be-but iorei
Oh, little knew Of the world,
And les, Of mans career;
] thought each smile was kindly meant,
Each word Of praise sincere.
His sweet voice spoke of endless love-
listened and beloved;
And little dreamed how oft before
That sweet voice had deceived.
lie smiles upon another now,
And In the same sweet tone
He brea,hs 10 her those winning words
| once thought all my own.
Oh, why is she so beautiful
l cannot blame her choice,
Nor can doubt she will be won
BY tina, beguiling voice
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29

Atocious Murder. Mr. Abraham Suydam
q New Brunswick, \. j., who has been miss
hg since the Sd inst and who disappeared
|ery mysieriously and suddenly, was found
n the evening OF the nth inst. murdered and
buried under the cellar floor Of a house belong
hg 10 one Peter Robinson. Robinson, his
kiie and brother have been secured. Jour.
Commerce
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-29
REPORT
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, }

From The Secretary Of the Treasury on tho
Finances.