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The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1840-04-11

oin8 s'lassa! 1oss,su..o'' .'.s1
reported g me senate ~ .ne O4u..s ~. :.
ra.'l'al nnas, e wn'sn We m. -
noUk, q vlTe,nshs was cnnsIlnsn. = -
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sse = 'ns = llu.n ~
sIoIs ac.'on 9, me oena'e l'se''' wn Z W.
UT, -. sl'cu s.ono. - ..'Yso = 49, 49, -.
ever le'c's, 20 ossuo''0g ssa.'ss su . !.
o. . uenera' lAAnlsoS Ine Jou'hals :. ..'o
senate sno" snaI, nsseau q selIA'ns ou' Tug
name g oeneni f.ARAnoN rum gag seso,
lutlon' me senate, ~ vote o. ayes ana
noes, refused @ concur 70 the aneno y
q me Oomm''.ee 2! ING /" more g 'nas eneo1i
'nas e 20 say me senate, n tne most Tor
MAJ manner, Expressly fslec.e g 'le PROPOSE
t'on 20 strlke OUT tne name q uenefai Ith-
RIsoN. A.ter wn.cA, sQspeno'ng LOT we
present una, oec'S,on On tue iesolu.lon'
me 0enate o1uelea s g ue leco'lIn,..ecs
"l'noaa cnange, sosne Comml1'ee Oh n ".
1afy Ana'rs lor Iur.ne. sonsloeratlon. aus
was on the <ufn o. April, ioio.
he onJectsons % me adoPt'o'l 9. 1he 1es'
olu!lon at maj time. on the part OF certaIn
OF the members OF the senate, grew out o.
grounuiess and malicious attack on me IN
tegrty OF ueneTai HARRpoN Dy persons
concerned 70 some OF the amy contracts ior
the supply OF the Northwestern Army.
hy the narson. ; - a,,os,,nr e Gensral H.p-
pisoN adlrassed : Later - the Sneakar &c
the House of REPRESENTATIVES. demandinp
generally investigation Of his conduct as Is
s. :. - ns.r..esLs ~
trict while under hts command, which letter
is 10 be found in the National Intelligencer
of the 22d of March. 1916
The House at FIRST referred this letter to
the Committee on Public Expenditures, and
afterwards to the War Department, to have
the facts investigated there, and then report
ed to Congress.
The answer Of the War Department, con-
tanning the evidence which completely ex-
oaerated General HARRIsoN, came in at the
of the next session Of Congress,
and the whole matter was referred to q Sc
lect committee, consisting of Col. RICHARD
M JOHNSON, OF Kentucky, Mr.. SREIGHToN,
Of Ohio, mir. PErER, of Eiary land, Mr.. Fox
NEY, OF North Carolina, Mr.. SMITH, of Ma
ryland, Mr.. HULBERT, Of New Hampshire,
and Mr.. Tuos. M. NErsoN, of Virginia.
L. ne cesu'' % 'ie,r lnses.s.'ions appear
~ u'o lolo~ns en.r, on 'ne journai - 'ae
a1ouso ~ s''e sou u 'dnua'y' io
ssMr. JOHNSON, Of Kentucky, from the
committee to which was referred the letter
and report of the Acting Secretary of War,
on the application Of Maior General WI
,n~u II .ppv.o,s r.sco..,;o H. o~n.r,l:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11
SO "


Bosrox. 9th Sept 1siO.
Croieds gathering 10 Bosi0n-Lad Fdir-Sptcn.
dor and Magnifoence-Tis 10 Fdaued Hull
Sisrarrs Portrait Of Washing fon-- Hsy,raraPs
Portrait Of Harrison.
The crowds Of delegates from all sections Of the
country begin to come into this good city at an as
tonishing rate. fremont House is completely be-
sieged For several hours this morning the saloons,
Hobbies, passages, and entrance were crowded with
men and trunks The BARRIERS shops are overrnn
with travtllers-some to get shavcd--some TO
wash their hands aud fscc-some 20 brush up
and SEINE to put on clean shirts "Will you LET me
change my shirt herel" asked respectable looking
man. with smiling face, Of the quiet philosopher
who operates on the chin, under the fremont " On
certainly" replied the hospitabc Figaro, with q
correspondin. smile" eve must do the best we
can" The committees are ell basily engaged in
procuring lodgings for their visitors all over the
city. II is calculated that $1,000 strangers Of
All kinds will be here TO morrow-snd such another
procr,sion-eon yocstion-a multitude-a crowds
mob Of worth and respectfully, New England ne
| yer yet saw.
There is one peculiar characteristic in the crowd
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11
Two DAYS Later from Canton.

The as London" Capt. Brace, arrived last evening
from Canton She left Wbampoo the 22d of April,
and has brought US the Canton Press" of the 20 h
Of April
This is the latest we have had direct from Can
,sp and the intelligence appears to be of the same
nature a per last advices
The" wellesley" had left Singapore for Macao,
making he fourth English man olwar in the Chinese
seas.
There are rumors of an intended expulsion OF all
foreigners from Canton, but we know not whether
thev deserve attention. 1t is now confidently as
serted that An Imperial edict addressed 10 LIN, has
been received in which the Imperial displeasure,
about some of his acts, is made known TO him. The
Taestuc, or Admiral is said to have snare IN this
reprimand which, probably, is on account OF the al.
fair At the Bogue and the false reports forwarded
10 Picking regarding il. IL is also said that the true
state Of the affair Of the Bilbano has reached the
imperial ears. Lin is said to have been degraded
three degrees in rank. A Chinese boat, laden with
raw silk and silk piece goods, destined for Macao,
has lately been seized by the Manda ms, on the
pretext that her cargo intended Tor the English
MIR Snow, the American Consul, has arrived mere
from Canton OF late, several vessels have expert
enc ed diff eulties entering the Begue the Chinese
refusing allow them TO pass, on the plea that they
have taken in their cargoes at Iungkoo. In some
instances these difficulties have been overcome, but
several vessels waiting outside
The rumour that some especial messengers are TO
be this settlement, IN order to il'ttae an IN
vesueatlOn into the o tTaue, us isc W
many surmiscs. Still it might have been considered
one Of the many tales, of which this place is always
full il the Nandarins had not yet commenced opera
tions. Two merchants dealing in silk, were seized,
without any other charge being brought them
except that of having traded. We trust that THIS
is mere mistake, which such gentlefolks as the
Mandarins are constantly in the habit OF committing
still il is 4 srevous one. Considerable conster-
nation has spread far and wide amongst the native
dealers for none knows whose turn Will be next
We fatter ourselves, however, that we shall have
reason 10 report more favoraby-ior, after all the
assurances from the provincial goyernme1t It would
be- indeed, most unpleasant matter to disturb the
shortved tranquility which the industrious people
have lately enioyed.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

CHATHAM THEArRE.-The inclemency of the
weather last night had very little influence on the
Chatham. There was excellent house, and the '
entertainments were highly acceptable. Sanford,
the negro Dancer superior, rsone points, TO any
other performer in his line. tie offers, we under
stand, to dance against any body for wager of
500. Is there that dares shake heel with
him
strong bill for onight, Tom and Jerry, Ma
bob for an Hour, and the Spectre Pilot. fine cast
Tor Tom and Jerry-this amusing thing is admira-
bly, played, and the other pieces will be equally
well done. We are glad to learn thai Thorne has
engaged Mrs Mossop for the season. She is a capi-
tai actress, and bids fair to become great vorits
at the Chatham Browne plays in one of his best
characters, and Wood plays Bill Jones, Of course.
COUNTERFEIT NorEs.-An emission Of three dol
lar notes has lately been discovered, in the city,
The following is pretty accurate description Of
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

MoRE INDtAS OUrRseEs.-Tbe Quincy Sentinel
Of the 18th ult says-'We are informed by a gen
tleman residing in this place, who has perusad des.
patches from Col Baily 20 the Executive at Tat
lshsssee that on the night ofthe 18th inst large
body of Indians, (nsmber unknown.) attacked the
inhabitants Of Columbia county, in the vicinity Of
the Suwanec Upper Spring, and entirely destroyed
fourteen houses and plantations, laying waste the
crops. -Four whites, and tive or three negroes are
known 60 have been murdered, and il is feared that
more have shared the same fate. We have been in
formed by gentleman who passed near the scene ri
devastation, hat IN one house six children were mur
dercd in their beds. The details we cannot give.
but have heard enough Co be convinced that il will
prove 10 be one Of the most shocking Of the many
outrages that have been perpetratedby these ruth
lees barbsriars"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11
Ns- See FIRST page.



We Yesterday committed one OF the naost immoral
acts that we have been guilty of since this paper
has been in existence. We beat the whole united
Holy Alliance Wall street press, and all the smai'
fry out of two days later from England, and 'hiry
days later from the East Indies; which news the
immoral " HERALD published exclusively
The public know this; bat il is our oa'y 10 ten
them Of the effect il produced on the afternoon pa
uers The " Commercial was so mortified that II
would not pubsh the at all in ITS regular edi
tion but sneakingIy sent of slips TO its subscribers
/, Canada. Charles King was so indignant at our
;,.moral conduct, and so enrased at George Girls
od,s severe letter. that he ieit the city suddenly,
and as George Griswold says If he was never to re-
,urr il would be better for the community" The
Times" 40 usual stole the best part Of the news,
and gave us no credit for it. The = Iattler was
the only paper that behaved manly and honest
thew published the news and told the truth about
IT, But the miserably poor poet, Bryant, who mis-
conducts the - POST ieunced and hcunderea all
sorts Of WAYS about the news. Al last he siienced
the little cons cience he had left, turned beggarly
news-thief stole half of it bodily and hashed up the
rest, pretending that he got it from the Bombay
Times" Poor miserable pilierer, this poor poet,
by this last sneaking act has sunk himself below the
lowest depths Of contempt. Poor Bryant, the pill
ferer OF foreign news
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11
MONEY MARKET.
vshurssrav sent. ~


The new from England, puhlishcdhy usyesteriay.
good effect upon the markets. The Stock Marke: "
more animated to-day and prices generally improved;
Bank, per cent; Harlem . per cents ~ American Trt
and Banking Company, per cent; Dry Dock, 0pcr CO..
Delaware and Hudson per cent Sales Of Hills on Phil
delphia were made at al discount ~ TIM Board, sales
Canal Fivcs. 1855 were made q, o1 Ohio Skies 1867
%. Attic Merchants E~change were sold, by order
the Comptroller, stocks as Follows
Ice Michigan, pc isse an s2 j. scott
900 -"
The las, two bonds wen sold o., srcouns Of the ",
ington Bank.
The Tallahassee Fioriiian states that the notes
Pensacola BANK nov pass n Pensacola at fifty c,
the dollar, as compared with thu notes Of the A
Banks
In Domestic Exchanges. there is but little doing. "a
are, however. improving. letter from Augusta {,
house in this city, has the iolloving;-
"The Augusta banks are about 10 resume specie 4
ments aud have refused 10 issue certificates Of dep
The banks ofthe South have made repeated faip
wafds tretumption, Whenever public opinion he #
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

NIBLo's GARpES.-To-pigh;i is set apart for the
benefit of Madame Guibilei, for which occasion. a
variety of talent has volunteered This lady ought
to have bumper, and we hope the frequenters of
the garden will be Of our OPINION
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

MYsrERy ExPLAISED-In June, 1893, Judge :.
Dougherty, OF Missouri, was most atrOc sly muir
dered and all efforts to ascertain the name of the
perpetrator have so far failed Recently a letter
has been received at st. Louis, from Texas signed
by DR.. Hughes, stating that he was the murderer&
which has been lurking in his bosom for years
Shortly after the murder letter was received from
Natchez purporting to be signed by the same indi-
vidual, IN which he acknowledged hims self the au-
thor of the deed. The st. Louis paper, from which
we gather these particulars, says The murderer,
Hughes, many years ago was extensively emf
gagged in circulating counterfeit money, and was
detected and sentenced to ten years. imprisonment
in the Kentucky penitentiary; shortly after the ex-
piration Of which time he in this county"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

ABRivAL or rHr CoNsoEr-Ycstcrday morning
the United States brig Consor, arrived from Sapcl.
10, Georgia. She was eleven days on the passage
The Consort sailed hence eight months ago, and
hss since then, been engaged in surveying the diff
ferent harbors in Georgia. Following is a last Of
her officers
James Glynn. Lieut. Comrnan ing-William leigh
Leut--Dsyh McDougall Joshua Humphrey r. a. Par.
rott, Fabius stanley, james ID. Johnston Washington
Bartlett. Passed Mijsh pmcn-Jamcs w. Minor Assistant
surgeon-Thomss y. Mcckcr. Cap'sn's Clerk.
All the oLEcers and crew are ID fine heaIih.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

PARK THEArRE.-The drama of Rory O'MoOrs
was repeated last night at this house, and we sup
pose II will be played some time next week
Power, Placide, Chapman, and Mrs. Hill, appeared
toknow the text. but what with the laundering ef
the underlinss, and the Encouragement of the see
merry the audience could make but little Of the plot.
II. was pity to see such murder. Tonight is
Powers'a benefit and we suppose things will 20
little smoother.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

TREAr IN EnBRro-Ths lovers of good acting
must hold themselves disengaged for Monday next,
The beneht to Mrs. Rivers, the lady who broke her
ancle at Niblos, will certainly of, and all the
talent in the city has volunteered.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

DEMocRArrc YAcnr SqrADnov.-Mr. Stevens
yacht "On-ks-hy-e, better known as the "Stsg,"
arrived az Newport. 9Th inst. from an exour.ion
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11
Nignette,
Rail Road.
b. B. Lansing.


The ornamental parts Of the note well executrs
ed, but the filling up very clumsy and easy Of de-
lection.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

(r7- Tur HyFFpioN SaLoeS.-This is the nyf
new, spacious. and - gently fitted NJ est sblishmJ
90 at the corner 0 DrOedway anh Chambers ~
Nessrs, Forsh"c an Luther. tog Wclch Rarebits
Coffee, end other rclrUshments. In addition 10
central and councillors situation for business. u
many advantages that other similar establishment
boast Of The tavern ard convisial portion Of tn,
isdvidcd from the supper hoSes, In such way as y
each distinct from the other; and every evening q
IS made merry by musical professor. whose
performance ON the piano forto attracts GROVE
toners and admirers. There Is no other house
York that cen approach in cNccllc nee the WclclD"
made here; and the Refreshments generally,
ales. vines liquors, cigar. &C. ~ the most ca
superior quality, all having great additional rest
by The attendance OF obliging landlords. and civil
tenfiyc waters.
10 We would again re- mind our southern fri3
lore they leave town, to call on Strong Tamil
No III Broadway. and ft themselves 10 a nice stoi
bel aud cheapcsl outtting eslahllshmant in the u
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

l1y- CoLovSsDr GARos~.--Those who wish I'd
charming young actress, had better visit the lie
BIooklyn this evening. Miss Randolph sustains n
ractsIs la two vandevilcs-he- first appearance.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11


ing is extract of letter received Philadelp
from Captain Monroe, of the schooner Kathleen. IL
i dated
G.LENAs, Africa, July -. ISi0.
While lay at Sierra Leone, Baltimore schoon-
err the Courtrey, the very sister TO the Kathleen.
was SEIZED brought IN aud condemned and sold, Z
having on board ] tile Carolina lumber and f.
empty palm oil hogsheads. and other articles Of a
neral cargo, with bona fde register, cearances, &
SC. The lumber was purchased by me reliant, and
they we're delivering IL when she as seized
I'VE are informed by the former owner Of ~
Courtney that she does not belong TO this city. She
had been sold some time ago. and cleared and sailed
from New Orleans for Calenss. On her arrival the
il is stated, that the captain ashore with the
Of with the vessel, and delivered her up 20
the British authorities az Sierra Leone l-fmercan.
-------
o. CH,ra,a THEArRr.- The bill tonight Is one
which cannot be surpassed in point Of attraction and
rietv aud predict that the house will be much ms
letta OF Tom and Jerry it'll tremendous cas-Thorne
Blakey, Stevens Cline. and Mrs. Thorne appearing AL
Nabob for Hour, with the celebrated Browne the
principal char and the spectre Pilot in which Wood
OF Negro eNtrav agan1ss.
j7-VAuxHsLL G.Rprx.--Mr. Gardner takes his beno
III at this place to his hill Of fare the best have
had this season; besides Master hattcrs medley
rcakdowns, and Miss Resale Ritter's songs,
have the Muscovaa brothers Miss clcmcntino in
dance; the laughsblc ballet called the Cobblcr
Daughter; and last though least ami the OF all
the popular bucs4ue entitled The scrcnsde. MIR. Viii,
lock AM Gardner are celebrated in this unriy allied psS
Negroism-ti the only thing In the line ever 3
appreciate with the exception Of Rather and Dianef
dancing Mr. Gar'iner giy as limitations Of Celeste Ta1
oni, and Elssler and his dancing j. not 70 be sneer
either 60 IN time a. the number of tickets nmi}
and there Is sure to be rush for good seats.
a. II L..
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-11

SEIZURE or SCHOONER CoURrNEY.-The follow
ing extract of letter received at Philadelphia
from Captain Monroe, of the schooner Kathleen. II
l. afnd
The native American., 1840-07-04

runs OF tlat iYhly forest The steamer
was heard with its perpetual thunder ascend
ing and descending the beautiful Ohlo ana
lovely residences, like gems, summoned up
The enchantcrs wand from the earth'S bosom,
Studded the banks of the slivery river The
suspicious mind of Gray, (tor the wicked are
always suspicious) rendered him fearful OF
discovery, as emgrants were croWdng into the
State, and entering the land i'll the most ire
oucnel spots The bones OF Somers were
still exposed if they were found by any one
rambling through the bluffs the dark affair
might be investigated and be meet with his
Just deserts. Sallying out one evening, he
sought the wild precipice, and descended by
the aid of ropes to the spot where iald his
victim. The moon burned ia the midnight
with the lustre which she oniy wears on
winter night, when hesnow reflects her bright
mess, and earth seemed to wear the pearly robes
Of angels. One by one, the stars had appeared
through the rich arch above; around the hills
swept the glorious river; for nature IS still
iovely, thoughtor a few moments her beautiful
form may bear the record OF crime there pln-
ced by man. A young gentleman named
| Wilson, who was returning from VISIT 20 ms
''lady-love," passed by the prcclplce, and OF
serving the ropes attached to a uee, "hl't
stood by his path, endeayored to trace the
spot where they en- led. After narrow
search he saw them hanging against a rock
that formed the base of the chasmaround winch
the waters swept their chrystal current.
In lew moments the young man percelv
ed the formof one whom he Immediately recog
nized as Gray, by his tall and muscular figure
He was gathering up some white substance II
a bag At last he seemed to have concluded ms
task, and throwing the bag over'hls shoulder
attaching the ropes to his neck and body, he
commenced his ascent BY grasp'ng the
rocks with his hands whenever they afforded
a sufficient protruding surface, and planting
his foot firmly in the assures, Gray had sue
cecded in climbing half way up the chasm
when, stopping forest, the shelly rock crrmblcc
under his feet The murderer made vlolen
struggles to sustain his position, but looslns
his balance, he plunged headlong lnto the
gulf One wild shrek told that the soul o
the wretch had cone TO its judgment. And
there lay the bleeding corpse by the skeleton
of his victim ''Retributlon" had plea dec
forth from the throne of the avenglng God
and the spirit of Gray stood before It's Maker
The native American., 1840-07-04

right to trespass on them, than on his house
the which, although we criticise its fashion
and arrangements, VIC may not set on fire or
destroy"
Let us examine the purport of this senti-
ment uice rersa. If a mans opinions are
sacred, and in belief these opinions are
moulded in accordance with Christianity; no
one has right to scan or analyse them, no
more than to destroy his property. Respect
is the child of reason--truth is the offspring
of Immortality, and should rather court than
respect the overures of skeptic inquiry 1t
i mans opinions are not foolish, he oughtnot
10 be ashamed to diouige them if they are
erroneous, the sooner his toundnionless Struc-
ure is battered tothe ground the better
lMiction Alliction is the road to great
virtues Like the purifying fire, 1t reveals
the gold and rejects the droSs The hand OF
atfliction has opened the wicket of mercy to
many poor and broken hearted pcnltcnt.
Itmper.---The evils Of temper are infinite,
| life is buta pebby path, ifit be ccurSed with the
misiortunes arising from Il wicked and uncon-
trolied Disposition. We should guard our
temper witha hasleepess vigilance, and be on the
watch at the first attempt at outbreak, to quol
| it with tirmness and energy The statsl les
| of crime trace almost every offence to the et-
fcctS OF temper.