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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02

IMPORTANT The N1tchez
Free Trader Informs us dat most important deer
son Was lec1nIly made by Judge Gholson in the L.
). Disric Court OF NJ ssIssipp in The case OF llch'
nan vs.. Rose. Il is that all contracts for negroes
brought into the State Of Mississippi, and sold as
mefehandze, subsequent 10 the LIST day of May
1855, are Illegal, and, us such, are null and void =
Tins decision is based on the ed section Of tbs
amended cob >ftntion Of the Stale which is in these
words The Introduction Of slaves into this State.
merchandise jcr sale, shall be prohibited on and
after the lsr day Of May, 1888: Provided, that the
actual settler settlers shall be prohibited from
purchasing slaves in any State in this Union, apa
bringing them into this State for their indIvlo'
ua n>c untll the year ls45. The Free Trader says;
- his DECISION must of necessity have an Impo,
tan bearing on Mississippi debts northern neSo
traders, 10 the amount Of at least Two millions "
dollars.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02

Gent 10 satisfy Jim that ah. ser,,!s u,.,,
sole criterion Of sound Repabiieanisp, aecosd,. -
the creed of the modern Democratic n,,,.
''a'' without IT. be a mans principles VIII, ''
may he IS Federdlid! Thus is the wo,,d ~
plugged by names and epnhers.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02
Cor4esp0ndeaee elite America".

WASHINGTON Dec. 20, icoJ.
The House a'jpurned last evening without taking
sas qafsI.p.i passing any order for tiic ptini,ns
OF The Presidents essaee and act oni'sn,ing Doan
n.ems. The debaie, therefore. viii be fesapied,
~i's'e II claasd, Friday Deat when Tie bonse
nft;~-
ini little business win lie done mil after The
Ne. lsat tlJi,ds,s art over Al least one h""'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02

g. Rnmors are anoal of~mnre Swdrtir0uting u
he New York Custom House. We know n''
whether there lie any foundation for them; Ou'
lnie vigilance may not be aniiss. Steam ships sa'
swiftly; and we th,reiure hope that if there h"e
been fresh iogueries, The leons viii not be pefm''
10 get on board OF one oflhem with their pockets lu'
of Uncle Sans monty.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02

message was received from the President OF the
United SAFES IN relation 10 the border d'ihculies,
which was laid upon The table.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02

c. We are requested 10 uounce, that C'P'
THOMAS FOX Of this county, will net be eau
didsis Cor reelection to the Legislature.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02
WAsuiNGroN. Dee. %.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HULNE OF KETkE ST Y 7 4 ITN ES'
RESIGNATION CT G. +, MERCER, OF VA
Aher the journal of Tuesdays proceedings was
read, the Char announced that he had letter
from c. +. Mercer Of Va. announcing the tesig-
naiion of his place rs nlcmbrr Of The Iwenysixih
Congress. The leter was read AMI laid upon the
table.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02
IOWA AND MISSOURI.

IOWA AND MISSOURI
a message received from the President OF the
United 5 aies III relation 10 the border difhcuilies,
which WAS laid upon The table.
CHAfLAlNS TO CONGRESS.
Tee House agreed To the joint resolution Of the
Senate, agteeiug 10 aprointi"o Chaplains OF differ
eni determinations, one Tor each House. Mt Lew
il III equently moved reconsideration OF the vote
by WHICH tins resolution WAS adopted. 1t Will be
cut III some future day.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
On motion OF Mr.. WISE Of Va. a resolution was
adupied that the Speaker appoint the Standing Com
miriees Il Tive House. The scomniuees will Oe ap-
poisted on MONDAY.
u resolution Vas adopte when the House ad
jouru. ii adjourn 10 meet again on Monday.
ORDERS OF THE DAY-A PUBLIC PRINT
Err.
Oa motion Of Mr., THOMAS, IL Nd. the order OF
the House TO 20 uo tlic etetion oi Public ltinter
was taken mp.
MrA DAWSON, OF Ga. moved the reference OF
the whole subject TO Seleci Gonniiiee. with we"
ef bAgIue the Printing due by eontrae gwen 10 le
Elos.si bidJet--snd nth dte design also I'd having
! the GaYrrnneni jieorec ed fnm the Pubite ites$.
1hs n,otlou To posipoos WAS ied 10 the tenn
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

claim with Mr.. Naylor. The House re-
fused TO adopt The resolution and it lies
over.
Mr.. Adams asked for the use of the Hall
on the evening ofthe 4th of January. The
motion was granted after discussion pro
and con, SO to Sd.
Mr.. Bolts offered resolution calling for
information from the Secretary Of the treas
ury in relation to the issue of Treasury
notes, number used &c. The Administra-
ton members objected to the resolution.
Mr. Cooper of Geo. asked leave to bring
in bill intended to abolish the office of
Chaplain 10 Congress. Rejected al tool.
A resolution referring TO the same sub
iect was offered and rejected with feeling
as strong in opposition.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

DAILY MAIL.-This is the title of new penny
paper, just started in Boston. Its general APP
pearance, both to matter and execution is highly
creditable to the publishers. A mammoth. week.
" is to be issued from the same Office shortly
Three dollars is the price.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

q The religious department of our pnper is
open for original or selected articles Of charac,
ter to advance trnly christian feeling in the
nIunity We design to devote short space in
each paper to such topics, will i'll our opinion
promote TINS end and we invite friends TO
furnish original articles for this purpose. bearing
in mind thai nothing Of a sectariGn character will
be admitted.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

BssToS DAILY TIsEs-This entcrprsing PEN
ny paper has of late assumed new dress through
out. and enlarged its dimensions to an equality
with the larger journals Of that city. The Times
is one Of the smartest and most valuable papers
that grace our table--we should be sorry to loso
it, Price three dollars in advance.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

There are great many persons, who, IN some
points resemble particular friend MIR A--and
we hope they will still further resemble him, by
taking the hint! Ifa fit of economy come over
them, they are sure to begin with stopping their
newspapers, or if they must retain one, IN nine-
tenths Of the cases, it is the paper which has the
least claim for their patronage, and really the
least valuable in their families.
In this day of quackery and humbugs, the
County paper, which in truth is moot important
to the PEOPLE, is, generally, entirely overlooked;
And yet, everybody says Eve ought to support
our county paper" Now, ''everybody" speaks
the truth-but the difficulty is, 'everybody'
leaves this important work for 'euery6oay' but
hemseius to do-and the result is, ''hodody
lends helping hand, The printer shifts from
"hand to mouth for few years well he
can, and ultimately sinks beneath his load
dispirited and worn out in serving his friends. by
night and by day, in season and out of season,
whilst they with the most perfect unanimity have
in most cases withheld the friendly aid, that
would have averted the fearful crisis, and render
ed the paper more useful to the cause, and of
some profit to the publisher.
This is the fate, of late years, with our county
papers. AS soon the publisher becomes fairly
acquainted with his business, and gets his mind
properly trained to benefit his readers, and per-
haps do some honor to his county, he finds HIM
self, by the neglect of his friends, and the de-
nquency of his patrons under the painful ne
cesslty of suspending. and directing his mind to
some more lucrative employment. These things
ought not so 10 be! .
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

The United States soop of War, Preble, now at
Boston, is 10 sail soon for the Mediterranean, under
the command of Commodore Voorhees, Commander
Breese having been relieved from the command at
his own request.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

BosTos NorIoN This mammoth sheet has
been much improved oflate. The publisher gives
notice of his intention to issue =" double sheet
something superior to anything of the kind, in
few DAYS. We should like to see it.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

DOLLAR MAGAzIsE.-The proprietors of the
Brother Jonathan of New York propose issu-
ing a magazine every month, with this title, to
contain all the useful and interesting matter con-
tained in the " Brother Jonathan at the low price
of one dollar in advance.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

The largest towns in the State are Portland 49,
2l5, Bangor 1894, Thoniaston 6,227, Augusta
5,34, Bath 5.l43. Gardiner 5,054, Halowell A.
66s, saco 4,40s, Brunswick 4,259, Belfast 4,l94,
Westbrook Jig.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

LADIES GARLAKD.-The December number Of
this cheap and very useful magazine is received.
Il is very much improved of late, and promises TO
become exceedingly popular. Terms 81 in i'd
vance. r. Eaton is agent.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

New YEARS ADDRESS. If some of our kind
will furnish us with a 'New Years
Address" we shall be greatly obliged.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

Elec,ions.-The official majority in Virginia is
14l3; Illinois, 1889; Michigan, 1897 in Mi'sis-
sippi, according TO Jefferson correspondent Of the
Missouri Republican, 62S8.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

DICKENSON'S BOSTON ALMANAC. We
would invite special attention 10 the advertise Mt
for this Almanac and Directory, which will be-
found this week on our last page. We have be.
fore us specimens of It's pages for the new year,
and find it il to be vastly improved from the edi-
ton of 1910. which we thought as perfect ss
could be. The execution of the pages before US
can hardly be surpassed. MS To general nentHcss
and accuracy Of mechanical tabtc-a hch indeed
is = characteristic Of II Mr. Dckenson's "speci-
mans.'' the work. viii be for sale in few
days at the Bath Boor. Store (I, Hyde s. and will
be valuable to all-especia!ly to those visiting
Boston, as it contains complete directory of all
business frms, poi the city, and such other
information as would interest tae stranger IN
Boston, or the general reader.
The price is to be % cts only.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24
THE LINCOLN TELEGRAPH,
B A 7 H N e.:
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. "a.
A Dialogue.

The printer has assumed the duties Of edito,--he
sits at his table-just finished an editorial, -
ard is upon the point of opening ne wspeper
Enter Mr.. A. in apparent haste.
3fr 4. Good morning Mr. Print,r-I am in a
hurry see BY your last paper, that you are in
want of money; 1 make it point to pay the prin-
ter punctually.
Printer. So we have found you, sir--shoud
like a thousand such patrons our CHI was in
tended of course, for those who are not pnnctuaH
"A. Right--all right, sir please make up my
bill to this date, and here's five dollar bill the
Lincoln Bank hand me the change
Pr But, friend A, do you wish to discontinue
II. why-yes, think ] must My bill for
papers is quite large-I take not less than or 8
papers-1 must economist little; and BESIDES
don't seem TO need a political paper at present
loco focoism will hardly need much attention for
two or three years, it is so shockingiy used up-in
our section, we can scarcely find one for seed.
Pr. Allow me to enquire, friend, if all your
papers are POLITICAL
II. No-three of them, the Portland Advetri-
ser, the Kennebec Journal and your paper, belong
10 thls cldsS anu tieH HdNe ohe 4dISc iohiy
paper from Philadelp hia, two from New York and
one from Boston.
Pr. Allow me to enquire, still further, which
class Of these papers, you intend to curtail.
Il. Why, think | mus, stop the political pa
pers of course the others contain tricc or three
times the reading.
Pr. Now, friend the people Of this country
have accomplished great victory the pre-
vaiiing corruptions, of an unprincipled admins
tration viii you be so kind as to inform how
the people were enabled to concentrate aud carry
and even, ho,c il became generally known,
that the causes had existence, which demanded
this TRIUMPH
4. This is plain case-it was through the
agency of the public press --here was the great
lever after all
Pr. True but the press is Of classes-was
it your neutral family papers, or your faithful po-
litcal journals, that sounded the alarm, and SO
zeaously pointed out the Dangers
II. There is something in this, confess. Our
political papers are most necessary after all!
feel obliged for the hint. You may keep the
change, and here is another dollar you may add TO
tt must be going now but in few days will
send you three or four new subscribers Good
morning.
Pr (Lopiag) Good day, sir Call again
Er.t -Ir. a.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

rTo-morrow is CHRIsTMAa
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-24

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE. We are glad TO
perceive, that this document, is regarded by the
wing press generally, in its proper character. We
look upon it as one of The most "dipomatic'' ma
@Vres of Mr. Van Buren, vncing, really, the
most talent of any State paper emanating from his
hand.
We trust we are understood;- our last, we
gave our views in brief, which we still assert Tho
ability of the message, lies in The arfu and died
train of reasoning by which he attempts, after mis-
directing the public mind upon subjects of vast ma
tional Importance, TO shield himself from the odum
he so justly merts,-o rather, with the most con-
summne compacency, to claim for his administers
ton, and that of his iustrious predecessor the pub
Tic graiitudeH Meelnich with all bis diplomacy,
never conId have matnfed and with so much ap-
parent assurance, put forth such a document in the
face of the very peculiar circumstances, attending
the case of Mr. Van Buren,.
Mr. Van Buren,, is as the Age, one Of his ablest
supporters, admits ia fallen Statesman" We
regret, that we have still further cause of complain,
against hint would give US pleasure to zee him
retire like gentleman; but his last message deserves
the attention o. the Wing press, lest an erroneous
impression may prevail in the public mind specially
in relation 10 the financial condition of the country,
and HE op ration of the independent Sub treasury.
as Mr Van Buren, is pleased TO term it. In respect
TO both these matters, those conversant with their
history and present condition, know them to be no.
torousy the reverse in most every particular, iom
what would naturally be inferred from the message;
indeed, far regards the finances of the country,
the President with all his sophisiry, writes his own
condemnation We need not particuarize = 10. tho
reader again recur 10 that portion Of the message.
The assertion, or what amounts to that that the
Sub-,reasury works so beautifully. when stripped
of lts rhetoric, stands in pretty much The same con.
diiion; for even here few alterations and amend
mentS covert!y broached and that too, before
lis provisions arc really put in operation and not
whIstandng it was three years and something over
in the hands of its friends, before its enactment
This diplomatic attempt of Mr. Van Buren, to get
up the impression that the condition Of the Country,
is so exceedingly laiterng has bearing upon COM
ing events. If it should succeed, the first year of
Gen. Harrison's administration, would doubtless
the rnsuspocting little think of and here is The
secre, Of the whole matter. We caution our demo-
cratic friends to reflect upon this subject, and let
the blame, if any, rest where it righfully belongs
Let MIR Van Buien stand upon his own merits aud
Gen Harris on upon his merits.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

Hest. It was shattered by ball at the
glorious battle of Tlppeeanoe.
Stranger. Well, my brave fellow, make
your mind easy; hair Of your head shall
not be injured. You now see your Gen.
eral before You, and as you have Tough.
for me and your country, l will now pro-
tect you and your family at the risk of my
life.
A sudden blaze Of Joy seemed to run
from heart to heart; the soldier clasped Gen.
Harrison in bis arms, while the children
pressed his hand with affection.
We shall be saved from ruin, cried the
pale wife.
The General found the owner of the
piece Of land on which the soldier lived,
and never rested until he made the poor
iellGw right TO it. He also discharged
the debt and happier family | never be-
held. From volume published by a
French tourist, 1925.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14
THE "KEY STONE" is COMING.
OPINIONS OF WASHINGTON.

The following passage which we select from
the Empire State, occurs in letter of General
WAsHINGToN TO JOHN ARMSTRONG, dated April
25 1873, (rol. 8 Sparke's Washington, p. $3.50
Gin country like this, where equal liberty is
enjoyed, where every man may reap his own har-
vest, which by proper attention will afford him
much more than is necessary for his own con-
sumption, and where there is ample field
for every mercantile and mechanical exertion,
IF there cannot be money found to answer
the common purposes of education, not to men
ton the necessary commercial circulation, 1T IS
EVIDENT THAT THERE SOMETHING AMIss IN
THE RULING POLITICAL POWER, which requires q
steady, regulating and energetic hand to correct
and control it. That money is not to be had,
every mans experience tells him, and the great
fail in The price Of property is an unequirocal and
Mechanically proof of it,"
Had WAsHINGToN written for our own day, he
could not better have described the condition of
things. Every thing goes to prove to demon
stration that "SOMETHING IS AMISS IN
THIS RULING POLITICAL POWER" And
nothing but A CHANGE can remedy the evil
We want new men, new councils, and new meas.
ures-before shall be enabled to return to our
former state of quiet and prosperity.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

sEPDUrF GREEN, who did much as any
General Jackson-for which he has no doubt
long since sorely repented, as good man ought,
for such an errors now the editor of THE
Pilot newspaper at Baltimore, supporting
General HARRISON. He is a veteran writer, an
experienced politician and in his last number
81 would say a word to the original Jackson
men. In 1924 you and | were together. We
supported the election of General Jackson. BLAIR
and Kendall were the devoted partisans of Mr..
Clay, and Mr.. Van Buren, supported Mr.. Craw-
ford. Kendall continued to be the Jealous parti-
san of Mr.. Clay advised him to vote for Mr..
Adams or not, as he pleased, and after the cleo
ton of Mr.. Adams, offered TO come on to Wash
ngton, and defend Mr. Clay from the Islanders,
to use his own words, that were published against
him, if Mr.. Clay would give him an Office worth
fifteen hundred dollars per annum. Mr. Clay
refused to pay him the stipulated price, and Ken
dali turned his poisonous fangs on the benefactor
who had warmed him into life, and became State s
evidence to convict Mr. Clay of the charge against
which he had volunteered to defend him ! Blair
came in at the eleventh hour, under contract
that he should have the printing patronage OF the
Government. Now where are you, and where
are those men You have all the kicks, and they
have all the coppers. Your labor is reduced forty
per cent, in it's value, and they boast that they
have reduced the value of flour one half How
is it with their salaries Kendall, who entreated
Mr.. Clay for fifteen hundred dollars per annum
receives his sac thousand, in hard dollars, and his
pickings and speculations to boot. Blair makes
his thousands, without moving his finger, except
as the pensioned libeller of General Harrison
and those who have refused to surrender theii
judgments and their principles.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

ANOTHER LIBEL SUIT. The editors of the
New York Sunday Atlas have been arrested and
held to bail, for alleged libel on certain par
ties who figured at the Clinton House, in that
city, a some time since, and who are ayerry
particular about the shades of difference between
a mere spree and regular row.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

The Day State Democrat, recently gave out that
no less than 100 houses were TO be bult in Boston
this season, thereby giving the idea that no s'dis-
tress" exists, and mechanics and laborers would
reap at least the usual harvest of good times. The
Times, however, avery correct neutral paper, pro-
nounces the paragraph "utterlu delusirei"--and:
goes to say that the Mechanics already there cane
not find employ.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

The person who availed himself of the mistake
made by the Cashier of the Canal Bank Portland,
has returned $3.50 of the $50 received. His a
poogy for keeping the other 800, is that he has
spent it. He signs himself "One that tried to be
a rogue, but conscience would not let him.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14
From the Skowhegan Sentinel, of April 20, ls4O.
NEW HARRISON SONG

From the Skowhegan Sentinel, of April 20, ls4O.
NEW HARRISON SONG
SIN youth upon the tented field
He made grand display
In hunting of poor Indians,
He spent full many day
But though he bravely beat the bush,
The 'varmints to entrap,
The red men were wary as
To catch him in his nap
Like sleepy headed gentleman,
All of the olden time.
From the skowhegan Sentinel, of Feb. 3. 1s4o. ]
when Proctor found brave HARRISON,
Had landed on his region;
Away the tmorous creature ran,
With all his savage legion.
But overtaken were, and most
OF them were killed or taken;
Blu. Proctor soon forsook his post,
find fed TO save his Bacon
As there appears to be direct contradiction IN
the above extracts from the Sentinel, some OF the
readers Of that paper in this section. are at loss
to know which of the two, the Sentinel would have
them adopt as truth, The editor Of that papel
would save many of his readers great deal o.
perplexty and embarrassment, if he would occa'
sionally define his position'-say once week.
ISkowhegan Sentinel.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

LADIES CoMPA MON. The Nav number il a
grand specimen, and is the first of new volume
A beautiful engraving of "Harpers Ferry" from
the Potomac side, and two pages of Music, embel-
lish this number. Terms $50. T. Eaton, Agent
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

nTParticular attention is iequested to the ad-
vertisements of ASA B. ROBINSON, we assure our
readers in town, and out, that he has indeed
most splendid assortment.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-14

LETTER FROM Mr., RUGGLEs. Among the
gentlemen who were invited to attend the Baltimore
Wing Convention the Hon. John Rugges.
Senator from this State, who has heretofore been
regarded as friendly to the Administration. In his
answer to the invitation, in which he declines on ac-
count of public engagements he says that ii would
afford him great pleasure to be present. and AIDA
that
"The necessity of change Of measures with
view to the relief of people suffering beyond any
former example, is manifest TO all, If not ac-
knowledged by ALL No small portion of those who
aided in bringing into power the present incumbent
Of the Executive CHAIR have witnessed with painful
disappointment the pertinaciy with which he has
persevered in forcing upon the country System of
destructive of its best interests and ruin.
Gus to the enterprise and business of the people.