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The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-27
OF THE PILOT
NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.
Nav 25. 1910.

MAY 20. lOfO
have no news to communicate to-day which
will be of much interest to your readers, with
the exception of theatricals, and of that New
York is full. Fanny Essler takes benefit to-
night at the Park. She will appear in new
Polish dance La SmoleaSka, and will repeat
her beautiful performances in ''La Idrentttle."
Celeste takes benefit at the Chathans for
which she offers the petite drama of Suzanne, or
the Force of Love, with the after piece of her
fine exhibition of the character of the French
Spy, in which she embodies three beautiful and
interesting characters. An attempt was made
last night to set FIRE to the Chatham theatre, by
bundle of loco foco matches, which had been
thrown upon the roof. Fortunately the design
was discovered in time to prevent the destruc-
ton of the house.
Forrest is playing at the Bowery, and appears
to night in his favorite and original character OF
Metamora.
The National Theatre is to be rebuilt, and
contracts for that purpose have been entered
into by which it win be ready for performances
in sixty days from this time.
The Comptroller of the State has given notice
that the securities pledged by the Farmers Bank
Of Seneca county, for the redemption OF such OF
their notes as have been countersigned by the
Comptroller, have been disposed of, out of which
he has sufficient funds to pay all such notes.
This does not include post notes, with which
understand your city and the whole southern
country is flooded ,as the post notes not issued
under the sanction of the Comptroller, and are
consequently gross fraud upon the community
upon whom they have been palmed. This Bank,
and the City Trust and Banking Company of
this city, have been playing a high game with
fraudulent issues of post notes, not one dollar of
which will ever be paid. Mark this
The sales at the Stock Exchange, to-day,
have all been characterized by fall in prices.
U. S. Bank declined l per cent. North Ameri-
can Trust and Banking Co. closed at decline
of q, and all other stocks fell sensible decline
Exchange on Baltimore, is 942 to 95-on Phi
ladelphia, 944 to 94}.
| 20 shares of Canton Co. Stock sold this morn
ing at 25.
| -. ~, ,rrrv, e,rT,C. or rryf,rTA CT NJ. 0E
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FAm MOUNT.

This delightful summer retreat never offered
greater attractions than it does at present The
view of the bay and surrounding country, afforded
by the dome Of the hotel, is unsurpassed in this
city To the stranger or citizen, who desires
pleasant hours recreation, with commanding
view of Baltimore and its environs, embracing
the Iuxuriant fields of the country, the stately
edifices of Baltimore, the sails Of the shipping,
whitening the bay far as the eye can reach,
all can be found at FAIR MOUNT.
The Hotel is well kept, and the landlady, Mrs
Knight has, by her management of the establish
ment, secured many valuable customers, who
unite in recommending Fair Mount as place of
fashionable and respectable resort.
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LATER AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT
FROM CHINA.--AFFAIRS RAPID
LY APPROACHING 4 CRISIS.

The Lehigh, Capt. Rogers, arrived Yesterday
from Canton. She brings late and important in
telligence. When he left, every preparation was
making by the Celestials to carry on long war
against the Barbarians of that obscu.e island,
called England. BY the next arrival we shall
undoubtedly receive the news Of actual hostili-
ties between the forces of the two countries
Neither party viii back out, or show the white
feather for the present. according to the last in
telligence.
The dispatches from England were anxiously
looked for. The Chinese government have pur-
chased two ships of about 1000 tons burthen, and
from appearances, intend to arm them for the
purpose of offering resistance to the British yes
sells If war, it is fully believed that the Brit
ish will take possession of Canton-if they can.
The Chinese are also collecting large num-
Der Of unlSs to sink in the channels of the river
SO as to blow up the barbarians when they at
tempt to pass up.
One of the British ships of war had anchored
in the inside harbor of Macoa, to protect the
British subjects who had been ordered to leave
by the Chinese authorities.
The Lehigh had several days southerly wind
on her passage down the Chinese sea, which was
favorable for the dispatch vessel from SINGAPORE,
and Capt Rogers is of opinion that the declara-
ton of war will reach China by the Goth Feb,
and strict blockade of the port of Canton be
Immediately instituted.
Captain Rogers reports speaking on the 10Th
February, in the strait Of Banco, the Dumphries,
from SINGAPORE, for London, the captain of which
reported that the declaration of war against Chi
ma, by the British, left SINGAPORE on the LIST OF
February, for China, and the English feet, in
GLIDING several steam vessels, were expected to
arrive at SINGAPORE every hour, beat out the
straits Of Sund, IN company with the Dnmphries
and Thomas Coutts.-.M Y. Herald Of Monday
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POPULAR VOTE.

The annexed popular vote is taken from st Louis
paper, and appears have been prepared with great
carg Mr.. Van Buren, obtained in 1886, majority OF
o7,6Ie out of 100000 In 1887, the Wing majority
was Ios OOO out of $4,000 In 1888 it 10000 out
of O0O but in 1899 the Van Buren, majority was
Al AIS out of 100000 The late elections in Connect
cut, Rhode and Virginia, exhibit Wing gain ofproba-
bly, 5000, which, with the gain which may be expected
in Indiana Illinois, Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and
North Carolina, at the August election, viii overcome
the Al 900, leaving Pennsylvania Maryland, Massachu-
SETS Alabama Georgia and Tennessee, to place the
Wing Ticket from 30 to $4,000 ahead in November.
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SUicIDE.-General Sir William Thornton.
Colonel of the 85th Regiment of British Infantry,
committed suicide on the 18th inst. at Quebec,
during temporary fit of insanity
ANoTHER.-John G. Powell, who few DAYS
since attempted to murder his step-daughter, near
Lancaster, Pa, shortly after committed suicide
by shooting himself. 1t is thought the step
daughter will recover
ANorHER.-Supposed case of suicide Tho
mas Kennedy, physician of New York, was
found dead in his bed on Saturday last, and from
appearances 1t was supposed he had taken lau-
danum.
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to-day, and the decision of the Court was con-
frmed, pro .to'ma, after brief recital of the
particulars of it.
An appeal case is TO be taken to the Supreme
Court of the United States. The facts OF the
case will be familiar to you, though they are not
to me. tits a Slave case, and the defendant is
citizen of Baltimore Truly yours.
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THE LADIES.-We learn that the Tippe-
canoe Club of the Seventh Ward, have resolved
to permit the ladies Of that Ward to contribute
to the fund for the relief of the widow and or
are avaling themselves Of the Permission to t eSE
tribute to that charity.
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IAUScH.-We learn that the new shin Time
canoe WIZ DC launched from the Ship Yard of
Levin H. Dunkins, THIS DAY, at o'clock, p. Nj.
She is intended for the regular packet line be-
tween this city and New Orleans, and was built
under the superintendance Of Capt. Adam Gray,
IS 4oo tons burthen, and her bow is ornamented
with full length figure ofGen. VIM. III. Harri-
son.
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THE STEAM SHIP GREAT WESTERN, from
New York for Bristol, was passed on the 18th
inst, at p NJ, in lat. 40, 10; long. 81, 26, by
the Caravan, at Boston. The Great Western
left New York on the 9Th
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A subscriber in West Baltimore street com
plans OF Longing neighbor, who borrows the
riot' and wishes us to admonish him, that he
cheats the printer, as well as defrauds our sub
scriber.
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ANTI-SLAvERY.-Wm Lloyd Garrison, Esq,
sailed yesterday in the packet Columbus for
Liverpool.
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For the convenience of the advertisers, and sub
scribers to the Pilot, an office has been opened
at the S. z. corner of Baltimore and South sfS'
where persons having business with the office
will nlease call.
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OxALIc AcID.-It has been discovered that
the illness which attacked tine family of Recorder
Morris, of New York, few days ago, was occa-
stoned by drinking wine from bottle which had
several years before contained oxahc acid
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John M. Niles, the Postmaster General,
has arrived at Washington, and entered upon the
duties of his office.
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CoNUNDRUM.- When is printer most crusty!
Dye give it up When he is working at zi
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SPEclE--The Columbus from New York for
Liverpool, took $4,000 in specie last week.
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TRENTON RAGES.-The Spring Meet
ing on the Eagle Course, at Trenton, commences
this day, the 9th instant
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SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS
Ihicf.-William ]. Wootten, Esq has been
nominated Congressional Elector for the Seventh
District
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-31
WHO DID IT7

Ask Loco Foco who brought the Country
irto the presen, dilemma, and what does he ;ell
you7 Oh, its the Banks, he says. Those
monsters have destroyed our currency, derang-
ed every thing, and are now striving to uprco,
Government itself Ifihis was really the case,
and could be satisfactorily proved then indeed
they would be worthy of the execration Of the
people. This cannot be Troved, and the Van
Buren, party know il. They know, and so do
we, that previous to the commencement Of
Gen. Jdckson's tinkering Nth the currency
the Banks as general rule were sound, and
while left alone the currency was every thing
we could wish. No nation in the wide world
ever was more prosperous than our own before
this war upon the Bank, commenced. What
Bank, even with the wealth Of the nation,
could do much towards alevia,ing the distress
of the country, when not only Government
but large portion of the community was wa
ging an unmerciful and unwarrantable war up
on it Let the Banks alone, and let the Go,
vernment and individuals cease their attacks
let them pursue the same course that they
originally pursued, and we do not hesitate to
soy ehas WV t|uhhS VIII NC 40 Icdut INV do
they were then, TO do all in their power TO sus-
tain the business of the country. Banks are
but associations of individuals, aud in their
sphere are necessary; aud like individuals are
governed by their interests. II is not The
interest Of the banks to create a panic The
most prosperous times for Banks is, when the
country is in thriving condition business
lively, and a moderate rate of interest only is
exacted. Theseare the times which Banks as
we'll as many individuals desire 10 see. But if
Government persists-if individuals are deter
mined to trample upon lhem-their course is TO
remain as they are, do what they can safe
ly and look ahead for breakers. This is the
course any prudent man would pursue, and
this is the course every Bank should pursue
Soon the eyes ofthe people, the whole peoIle,
will see the true bearing of this government
war--ihis Unsuitable desire to destroy all Banks
and credit, and then they will exclaim,
" Whereas we rere once blind nop pe see.n
The doctrine Of perish credit, perish com
nserce, as now acted out will open the eyes Of
all.
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For he Gleb. Of Map 81. 1884.

"lf Congress will pass the coin bills, the
circulation Of the country will be rich in
gold and silver. The drops OF sweat which
fall from the farmers brow will be turned
into eagles, and half eagles. and Spanish
mlled dollars. His bushels OF corn, wheat,
&c. will not be resolved into dirty rag in
the corner Of his pocket, promising 10
pay what the issuers have not the means Of
paying"
Congress did pass the gold bill in accor-
dance with Executive diclaiion the sweat
still falls from the the farmers brow, but il
Is not turned into eagles, half eaeIes. or
Spanish milled dollars, and the farmers
would now be extremely rejoiccd to be ena-
bled 10 resolve their bushels OF corn. wheat.
&c, even into what the Globe calls "diriy
rags. - MadisOaian.
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3 + 3

The New York Express states that two
Drafts one for $50, 900 and for $4,000 drawn
by the Navy agent for Navy supplies in the
Pacific, and accepted by J. X. Paulding Secre-
,ary Of the Navy, are now laying under pro-
test, although We understand the holder was
willing 10 receive any funds the Secretary had
The Government Drafts are protested in every
direction. Two Drafts drawn by the Pos.
Master General on the Pos, Master at New
Orleans were recently prolested-and on their
return TO Washington Mr. Kendall offered to
renew them. but would pay neither damages,
interest, or erpenses. The Express further
states that Drafts are now exhibited in Wall
Street drawn by Amos Kendall on Mr. Cod
dington the Post Master of New York city for
The pait'y sum Of fire dollars. Such is the
situation Of the Treasury. II is sad picture
But whose TO blame. We presume the admin
isira'ion will lay it to the people. Such charge
would be quite as just as many others which
they endeavor TO saddle on the shoulders of
an abused people.
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Tie Triumphant Reception Of Mr. Naylor
The Hon. Charles Nuvlor arrived in this
city yesterday from Washington. &was recei
we'd in a manner al once appropriate and
~nth".ia.,ie. The object was not so much 10
do honor TO Mr. Nsylor individually-al-
though his firm. consistent and patriotic
course ihroue hou, the fiery trial 10 which
he has been Submitted. is worthy ofall praise.
AS 10 rejoice over The triumph Of truth and
the yindicaiion OF the peoples rights from
one Of the boldesl efforts in the way Of in
Justice and Outrage. that has ever been at.
tempted in this country
Thousands turned out 10 join in the wei.
come, and the procession OF horse, foot and
vehicles. formed scene ut once imposing
and gratifying. The whole was under the
management of Bella Badger. who acted as
chief una shall
The streets through which the procession
passed, presented gay and animated appear
ance. and the applause was cordial and OK
citing
MIR Naylor was seated in a barouche
drawn by six fine horses. and accompanied
by John Ely soldier ofihe revolution. Ed
ward d Co,6rd. Esq, the Mayor OF The
Northern Liberties. and a gcntlYman, whose
lace we did not see. The escort. although
60, up in such haste. far exceeded the sapec.
tations OF the most sanguine, and was credit
able in every point OF view Such recep-
lion was indeed triumph The procession
must have extended upwards Of a mile.
aud i, appeared rs il nearly every vehicle
in the city and county Of Phihdel phia had
been placed in requisiiion for the occasion.
The Turn out was truly popular affair. All
sorts Of horses and oil SORTS OF vehicles were
mingled together. from the splendid barouche
10 the ordinary omnibus.
An incident occurred at the corner Of
Fourth and CHI stnui-s,reets. which is worth
mentioning. rs showing the spirit OF the PEG.
pie. A drayman, with a load OF cotton, had
waited for about half an hour anxious for
the procession to pass. in ordrrihat he might
get on with his dray. Finding. however.
that the torrent still rolled on, and becoming
somewhat interested in the movement, he
drove into The midst OF the procession, and
appeared determined TO keep on to The end
of the journey. He was followed by several
with o'her draws, and seeing |
some surprise manifested BY spectators, he
turned his merry face around, and in a loud
voice esclaimed-"Its all right. go on-we
all belong TO the same concern" And on
they went. apparently much delighted, and
amid the applause ofihe crowd.
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YOUNG NEWS WHIG
ASSOCIATION.

The Members of,his Association are notif-
ed TO meet, at Eie North Meeting House, in
this Village, on Thursday The 9th Of august
nert at II. NJ
Anaddress on the subject of MONOPOLIES,
may be expected from Henry CHAPMAN, Esq,
Of Greenfield, Mass.
rs Gentlemen from the neighboring towns
ure invited TO attend. ALL opposed TO Monop.
oies of any kind, are also respectfully invited
10 attend.
GF Seats will be reserved for Ladies.
Per order of the Directors.
WIN. w. FESSENDEN, Scc'ry.
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LET m BE REMEMBEREDl


That The terms Log Cabin and Hard
Cider were not, as the false-hearied silfiers
in the Van Buren, ranks unblushingy assert,
taken up by the Wings TO be used as catch
words but were sDeerirgy cast, by our OPP
ponenis, in the outset. upon the excellent
Harrison. as a reproach. which they foolish.
~ thought would ruin him with the people.
Bear in mind, f.llow-frremrn. Tint soon af-
Ter Gen. Harrison was nominated by the
Harrisburg Convention, the Baltimore Re-
publican. a Loco Foco print. published the
following
"GIvE HIM A BARREL OF HARD
"ClDER, ANDsSETTLE A PENSION
"OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS UPON
him, AND MY WORD FOR 1T, He
WILL SIT THE REMAIN DER
"OF HIS DAYS IN HIS: LOG CABIN.
"BY THE SIDE OF"SEA.COAL"FIRE.
"AND STUDY MORAL PHlLOSO-
"PHY."
The same number ofihe same paper that
contained The above, also pu, iorh the follow.
ng-as ifihe idea was loo good not 10 BE-
repeated -
A PRoPosiTIoN-H ras proposed, some
lime SINCE. thai Gen Harrison should
"6e presented Nth barrel If HARD CIDER.
"Oa cOnditio. Of his retiring from The field
"as a candidate for HE Presidency"
Very shortly infer, the ~ York Evening
Post, in ridicule OF Gen HIS medium cir
cums,ances as TO property, insul;ed him and
his friends in this way:
"Gea Harrison poreriy has a,eakened HE
"sympafhy Of The ladies Of This district. and
"ktey are nor al toork getting up su6se,ip-
zion 10 supply The 'rar rOrn hero ,ciih
"a salt Of clothes. If you hare any old
shoes. old boots. old hats or old stockings,
send Them on aud they irW be Jorrarded TO
"ihe hero Of North Bend"
Beautifully has the Evening Journal. in
the paragraph below, turned the intended
scandal into praise;
ave thank ihe.cncmy'for giving US the
LOG CABIN as Wing emblem. |, is most
fitting illustration Of ouf principles Ii car
res the mind back 10 period OF republican
simplicity. when our rulers were foilhful and
honest. Fortunately our country is not SO
old in years, nor our people so enrrvaied by
luxury. as 10 forget their Log Cabin orr
gin. We all know that Patriotism resides
among the yeomanry. The watch fires OF
Liberty are guarded and fed by the jewellers
in Log Cabins. We are proud therefore Of
the opportunity of supporting Log Cabin
candidate for President. Wrjoyfuily accep,
the Log Cabin as our Goa, OF arms"
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ARE you REApy2--We put this question 10
every Wing. Are you ready TO do your part
towards tffecting a change in the administrs-
ton of the affairs ofthe government We need
not expect a change unless we are all willing
TO labor 10 the cause. Every Wing has per-
sonal responsibilities resting upon him. We
are not only accountable for the manner in
which we vote, but we are bound to dissemiu-
ate all the light aud information in our possess
on to bring men TO righ, judgment in this
matter. Something else is requisite besides APP
pcaring at the polls and there silently casting
our votes Many and many are the men who
are now halting between two opinions and in
clinng towards giving the Wing candidates
their support, but are yet undecided. What
then is the duty we owe them. Is il not clear
" this, 10 endeayor TO lay before them the true
state ofthings-to show them that they have been
deceived by the false promises Of an exuaya-
CANT administration. That while the Etecu-
tive has held forth The idea thai be was the
peoples friend he has in his measures, taking
them as the standard TO judge by, acted dia-
mctricaly opposite 10 the viii Of a majority Of
the people and the good of the country. Re-
member, that il change is effected il must be
through the ballot box, and iha, in order TO ef-
feet il men must be convinced Of the necessity
Of change before they will act upon correct
principles. II is the duty then Of every Wing
TO endeavor TO convince his opponents that
they are incorrect aud it possible persuade
them to vote for a change in order that the gov
eminent may again be administered upon wise,
just, and economical principles. Are you ready
to do this. Ifso, you may rest assured salu-
tary and lasting change will he effected.
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Bunker Hill Monum ent.-Anoiher effort is
about TO be made TO raise money sufficien, 10
complete this great work. The plan is to
hold grand fair 10 Quincy Hall about the
10Th OF Sept. next. The ladies' of Boston
have already held meeting, at which i, was
stated thai The sum necessary 10 be raised
would be about forty five thousand dollars. of
which $4,000 had been offered BY TWO in
dividuals, provided that the remaining twenty
five thousand dollars should be raised. A gen
eral invitation is extended TO all the ladies' in
New England, 10 contribute 10 this noble OBJ
ject either in money or other articles 10 be sold
at the fair We hope that this effort will
Prove successful.
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nF THE CRIsls.-Each day brings us near
ton will be settled. A question which a, this
time involves more momentons consequences
Than any one which has ever come before the
American people. Soon il will be decided
whether those who have been born freemen,
have any attachment for their country and their
liberties. Soon Wings of Wndham county,
you will be called upon. TO decide whether
you prefer 10 have the government administered
by ONE MAN, or by the united counsels and wis
dom Of the ablest men our country ever had. Y on
will soon have your part 10 act at the ballot
box. Have you made up your minds 10 have
the present disastrous state of things continue
another four years; if so, vote for Martin Van
Buren,; or have you desire TO see times of
prosperity return such times as you well re-
collect existed previous TO Jacksons admin
istration when The country was prosperous,
business lively, The products of the farmer COM
manding high prices, the mechanic and laborer
finding plenty Of employment and good pay
II you prefer such slate of things, ard what
man save an office holder, would not, 20 for
Harrison and Tyler. Do you wonder why we
make such frequent appeals 10 you, urging you
10 action; TO be prepared 10 do your duty, our
answer is, we suppose you value your privilcg-
es, and that when there is a prospect of your
being deprived of them you wish to know il.
This is the motive which urges US 10 this
course. Arc we right, or do YOU prefer to
have us let you alone, say nothing of the dan
gers which beset you. We think you will say
in all candor, tell us the whole, show US the
wors, and we will prepare for il.