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FRONTIER.

We have nothing Of interest from the frontier
Mcleod is still in Jail at Lockport, and will
doubtless there remain until he has undergone
the ordeal Of a trial. The excitement is very
considerable on both sides the line, and sigh,
provocation would lead to an outbreak. The
more discreet portion of the provincials however
censure Mcleod for coming this side the line, a.
he had no business, and made the visit as mere
piece Of bravado; while others on this side be-
lieve that he was sen, over for the purpose o
getting upa row. But be this as it may, he mus
now bide the verdict ola jury.
MCLEOD ISDrcTEn-7he Rochester Demo
crat of Monday says :-"Passengers from Lock
port yesterday say that Mcleod is at length
actually indicted, and will probably have hi
trial at the Circuit on the fourth Monday il
March. We predict that he will have fai
trial and be acquitted"
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COINCIDENCE.

1t is worthy Of remark that Locofocoisn and
its victim, the U. S. Bank 60 down together
Abiding to this fact, the Evening Journal makes
the following forcible remark
"The Pennsylvania United States Bank has
again stopped payment, and probably never to re.
sumo. This is "consummaton" to have been
expected, though not "wished for" because It
carries loss, ruin and suffering in it's train Of
evils.-And this, too, is another Of the bitter
fruits Of Van Burenism. The United States
Bank, until a sort Of Seminole war was declared
against it, was enrichng the People, fertilizing
the soil, equalzing the Currency, and exalting
the Nation. But Van Burenism has converted
all these blessings into curses. The wretched
and groveling warfare between the Bank and
the Administration has degraded and Frustrated
both. The Bank and the Administration col
lapse simultaneously. II has been "Klkenny
Cat" war. The Bank and Van Buren, 90 dowr
together, "tn be remembered only among the
past misfortunes Of our Country"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-12

Nh wisr-The Tories are accustomed to sla-
wish subserviency on the par, Of their public men that
they cannot imagine how member Of any party can
hold sentiments on some points different from those
Of a majority of his party without being totally at va
rance with it. They have SO long been strangers TO
everything like independence Of thought, that they
undoubtedly believe the rest Of the world as destitute
of that cardinal virtue themselves. Hence they are
chucklng at the idea of Mr. Wise being about to aban-
bon the Wing party merely because he stated that on
faw points he differed with that party.
Mr. Wise ia no, in favor of Distribution oil the puo-
lie Lands tho etnte. nor Of an increase o' t'
tariff But he is not for tina, reason opposed 10 inc
great principles ofthe Wing party. He is not mat
we have heard opposed 10 combining the power OF the
executive strictly within the limits prescribed by the
constitution. He is not opposed to rigid nccoun a.
,y Of the servants their masters, or to economy
in the public expenditures There are thousands Of
individuals in the wing party, equally opposed with
Mr. Wise, to any increase Of the tariff, and TO the
distribution Of public lands But are they for those
reasons, any the less Whigs7 The election of Gen
sra Harrison was not brough, about by the agitation
of such questions, and OF this the Tories are well
aware, however, unwilling they may be to acsnowl
edge IT,
II the miserable remnant of the Torres have nc
other hopes Of increasing their ranks than BY the ac
Ct ssion of such men Henry a, Wise there IS sma!
comfort in store for them Troy Wing.
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INTERESTING ANCIENT RELIc.-ln 1884,

INTERESTING ANCIENT RELIc.-ln 1854, a
white oak tree was cut in the town Of Lyons,
Wayne county, New York, two miles west OF
the village, measuring l-2 feet in diameter
In the body ofthe tree, abou, 8 - feet from
the ground, was found a large and deep cutting
BY an axe, severing the heart of the tree, and
exhibiting with perfect distinctness the marks
of the axe at the present time. The whole
cavity thus created by lhs original cutting Il T ,be
wood. e., il was concealed beneath $50 layers
of the timber, which had grown over 1t suose-
qucnty to the cutting. Consequently 'ne o o.
ginal cutting must have been in the year io,t
or 1le years before the discovery OF America pS
Columbus The section OF the tree eAhoU't
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ID I @ Il


In Colchester on the Goth January, at the residence
of her brother, Miss Lorraine Collins aged 40 yeare
Printers in Ohio and Upper Canada requested &c.
We copy the following obituary from the Geneva
N. Y. Courier. The subject of it was native of
Hnesburgh in this county,-a relative we believe Of
VIM. Hurlblt Esq. of this place-ond Familiarity
known TO large circle of friends in the vicinity.
In Geneva n. Y. on the I'd instant, of tubercular
| consumption, Mr.. JESSE LYMAN HrRLprT, at the age
of 25 years. The subject of the above notice had been
| actively and successfully engaged IN the work Of
| monthly tract distribution in New York and Philatel
pha several years before he removed to this place
While zealously prosecuting this system of beneyo.
lence in the last mentioned city he contracted the DIS
ease which terminated his life He invited 10 this
section Of Western New ork in the early part Of last
summer to superintend the work which had occupied
him elsewhere, in the hope that residence distant
from the might be favorable 10 the
of his health 4 painful surgical operation to which
he cheerful submitted few months since, promised
TO fulfil the wishes Of his physicians and friends but,
rs afterwards ascertaned, his disorder at
that time too deeply seated to allow of any permanent,
relief During his brief sol0urn among us, he cndear
ed himself 10 all whom he had the opportunity Of er
horting and encouraging in the arduous, yet grateful
cause which he continued to until he called
to his reward His last public effort earnesJ
and afectonae address 10 The tract distribution. %
this village Although shorty after this he was con
fined to the house by the rapid and wasting progress
Of his disease, he yet continued TO improve every oc
casion TO recommend to those who visited him, tho
ofmcrcv and warning 20 every family in Their resTee
tive neghbohoods. Young, ofan ardent temperament,
1ifectlonate IN his feelings and happy in procsd
, attachment, his view of life bright and beautiful.
Possessing a mind extensively cultivated by reading
aud observation, and heart deeply imbued with
llIious sentiments he had entered upon cours
preparation for the gospel ministry, and bop field
=, Of usefulness seemed TO expand before him Nner
required 10 give up these fond antcipaons he rsscn-
&! them without one expression Of regret Win IN.
affected filmness he meekly yielded 10 the Diva.
WILL Conscious of his defects and Of the extent oil
the law Of God he reoiccd 10 find his views Of Chrsts
righteousness becoming more distinct and C1nhdinP.
approached the close of life; and his latest test
mony was the expression Of his firth and hone thu
only ground Of the sinners justification belo-' "
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MoRr Mos lAw.-It seems that an attcmp, was
made on Saturday evening Jan, 22d to hold an nbo-
lition meeting in the Court House at DAYTON, Ohio,
at which Thomas Morris Esq Senator from Ohio,
was expected TO lecture Ii failed and on Sunday,
an appointment was made to hold one on Monday
Dayton Transcript Of the 9th speaks with regard TO
tn. result OF the s.!ar as follows;
Early in the day on oi.nday, indications OF hos
ullty TO the holding such meeting were manifested
throughout the city But in consequence Of tic pres
cnce of the Mayor and other officers, at the time and
place Of meeting, comparative quiet WAS maintained
until after its close. But Immediately upon the break
sence of the Police, the windows, &c of Dr. Jewetts
house were broken ill., and other acts of violence com,
United.
Blu, the business did not stop here Having heard
that white woman was residing with some negroes
IN the outskirts of The city, number of indvduas
paired to the p ace and demanded of the lnmatet
whether such was the fact? Upon being answered
in the negative, they then inquired whether any abo
litionsts We're Within Whereupon general figh
commenced, IN which one McCreary was killed upo,
the spot, and four or FIVE others badly wounded II
| the morning an inquest was held upon the body of tn
deceased, and verdict returned in accordance will
these facts. The greatest excitement prevails amon
us. While we WRITE our streets are pTomenaded b.
men. IN whose countenanccs are depicted, sorrow
| CONSERVATION, horror and vengeance"
| BRIpGE OVER THE HrpsoN. The citizens Of Alban
are nj work earnest for permission from the Legs
lature to build brlgde the Hudson opposite the
city, The Inconvenience they now sustain for war
of one is very greats as IN times of winter freshe
floating ice and insufficient ice, they often CON
PEELED TO 60 round by Troy bridge on ther way Sout
or East-fourteen miles for one. But Troy says
bridge cannot be built at Albany without destructio
to her commerce and that Of other fourshlng vllIsg
about her, which she wont agree 10.
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SUSPENSION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
BANKS.

THE PENNSYLVANIA u. 8. BANK has again |
suspended specie payments, and been followed
by the Grard Bank, and nearly all the other
banks Of Philadelphia not paying specie
on any but small notes. The excitement in
Philadelphia was very great in consequence,
but there was no uproar or appearance of riot.
From a statement signed by the cashier ofthe
Pennsylvania U. s. Bank, it appears that since
the resumption on the 18th Of January, that
bank has paid out nearly S6,0O0O0O in specie
but the demand still continuing, it was thought
advisable to suspend again 1t was resolved by
the Directors to make every exerton to resume
specie payments as soon as practicable. On
| Thursday, the day Of suspension, demand Of
100000 was made upon the bank, and pay
ment refused. The closing sales Of U. S. Bank
stock in Philadelphia on Friday were at 49,
1t was thought that all the Banks South and
West of Pennsylvania would continue suspend
ed. The notes Of the Pennsylvania U. s. Bank
are selling st discount of from IL to Is per
cent
The news If the suspension Of specie payments by
the u S, Bark, which reached this city on Saturday,
was follwed yesterday by the intelligence that several
of the other Pennsylvania Banks were in danger and
that some had yielded 10 the pressure and followed IN
the footsep, Of the Monster" without seeking for
other cause, of this second suspension the single fact
stated in the proceedings of the Board Of Directors on
Friday, that the U. s. Bank has paid out since the
18th Of January last nearly sir millions Of dollars in
specie AMI specie funds, will sufficiently account for
this unwelcome catastrophe. The whole amount OF
specie held by the Banks in this State the LIST of
January last was about five millions four hun red
thousand dollars; a sum less by half million than
that paid out by the u s Bank in short space ofsertn
teen DAYS in its Ruthless effort maintain specie pay
! mcnts The soundest bank must have succumbed
beneath sucn rressure and the proof this is to be
found in the rapidly with which all the other banks
with but two exceptions Philadelphia, strois as well
as weak, were compelled to suspend the moment
public confidence was impaired and general demand
for specie made, not by blholders only but by de-
pOsltoTy.
The evil does not stop Philadelphia The banks OF
Maryland Virginia, indeed Of the South West gener-
ally are so intimately connected in their business re-
laons with those Of Philadelphia, that it is scarcely
possible for the former 10 escape the catastrophe
which has overtaken the latter. The loss and con.
fusion that must follow in the train Of these unlocked
for events will be great indeed 1t will require al the
wisdom and patriotism of rulers to repair the dis
astrous consequences cf these continued suspensions
Albany Daily Advertiser.
BY yesterdays mail we learn that the Baltl.
more Banks have al! suspended. It also assert.
ed that the U. s. Bank has rendered to the
legislature surrender Of its charter, and will
wind I'D.
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COUNCIL OF CENSORS.

According to the i3d section, second part, OF
the Constitution, the people are required to elect
Council Of Censors on the last Wednesday
(3lst) OF March next whose duty it shall be
10 inquire whether the Constitution has been
preserved inviolate in every part during the last
septenary, (including the year of their scrvce0
and whether the legislative and executive BRAN
chcs of government have performed their duty
as guardians OF the people, or assumed to them
selves, or exercised other or greater powers
than they are entitled to by the constitution.
They are also to inquire whether the public
taxes have been justly levied and collected in all
parts Of this commonwealth; in what manner
the public moneys have been disposed OF, and
whether the laws have been duly executed.
We have therefore placed at the head Of oul
columns the ticket proposed by the Wing State
Convention holden in October last For a state.
fnent Of the powers of the Council, vide Re
vised Statutes, pages 90 and %: and for the
election see laws of the last session of the Lee
gislaturc.-- Waterman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-12

CoSGREss-lt is very apparent, from the
course Of proceedings during the present ses.
sion Of Congress, that it is the determined pur.
pose of the Van Buren, majority, undoubtedly
under the direction of the administration, to do
nothing for the promotion of the pnbllc interest,
but to leave all things to their successors, in
state of as much embarrassment and difficulty as
they know how to involve them Nothing can
more clearly shew the mean and paltry spirit OF
a desperate party, than such conduct as this
Thus far, nothing Of any importance OF gener-
al character has been attempted, except the
Permanent Presumption Bill in the Senate, and
bill to issue Treasury Notes in the House OF
Representatives The one is intended to fleece
the people of their property the other to help
the administration out of the immediate pecun-
larry embarrassment, into which, by their ex-
travagance and prodgalty they have plunged
the government. Beyond these two measures,
they seem to imagine they have nothing to do,
except to charge the mschievous effects OF their
four years mal-administration ofthe government
over to the account of their successors. They
act as if they had convinced themselves, that
the new administration and .hely friends, would
not have skill and talent enough to trace out
crooked schemes and measures, and explain to
the country how it has happened, that the eA.
pendltures Of the government have increased to
such an enormous amount, as not merely to
drain the treasury, but to create large public
debit Tits true, the amount of il is not known
at the present moment. but it must and will be
ascertained, and exposed to the country, togeth-
er with the causes and objects which have led
to it, As soon as the new administration shall
have taken their places, and entered upon the
performance of the duties Of their respective
Offices, we have no doubt the Old books will be
closed, and "a new set" will be provided, il
t which the accounts of the two administration
; will be kept in clear and distinct manner
, This will enable the people to learn the tru
source of the difficulties under which the govern
ment labors and, Of course, to place them to tn
account of those who have brought their affair
into such a predlcament'
Such being the state Of things, il perhap
ought not to be wondered at that 80 little Is don't
n or attempted to be done at the present session
!. The present administration undoubtedly wish
II while away the few days that remain before IL
X adjournment must take place, and comple'
y change Of dynasty succeed Hence, they al
l. satisfied to have the time wasted, by listening
the brayinp Of senator Allen. in ono house, al
IS the scurility and billingsgate Of Duncan IN u
- House Of Represeutatiyes-both from ohio''
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The opinion gains ground that General Harrison
will be compelled call an sxtrs session of Congress
to meet the difficulties of an empty treasury and a
large growing debt. About the time that Congress
assembled las, December, took occasion to remark
upon the project Of an extra session, and then
pressed hope that none would be called, because
we foresaw or suspected that the party in power
would waste the whole session in idle debate noisy
elimination, with view Of concealng the financial
condition Of the country, and leave to the coming
administration the task Of discovering the extent Of
the evil, and the odlum Of providing aremedy.
To oppose extra session would, in our opinion,
be compel the Congress to inquire out the exen,
of deficiency and propose remedy; bu, i, seems that
there s no disposition on the part ofthe yet dominant
party to do more than tamper with the most pressing
and obvious complaints Of he treasury, and conceal
uncured the diseases that work in,cdrG II this dis
position is manifested until the fourth Of March, the
new administration will have to sacrifice its selfre
gard to the good of the nation and call together those
whose duty is to apply the remedy which ,hesymp
toms may render necessary. THE country first
mus, be the motto Of the new administration; ant
whatever dislike may be fel. for an early extra ses
sion, the wants ofthe nation must be supplied.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.


4 The Wing members of the House Of Represen-
tatives agreeably with the information gave you
at the beginning of the week, were IN caucus last
evening All interests and all sections OF the coun.
try were represented, and the result was in all
respects what was to have been wished ana OK.
pected from the known character of the Wings
Of the Union. Harmony prevailed in most ofthe
great questions likely to agtate the Union, and
an honest difference of opinion seemed to be
agreed unon i. regard toaii the questions which
were likely to create difference Of feeling
The discussion was free and harmonious, and
without one unknd word, or an indulgence in
one unkind feeling, | believe. The members
from the South gave their reasons for tempo
rary opposition to some of the favorite measures
of the great Wing party, North East and West
as, for example, the tax upon Wines and the
distribution of the proceeds arising from the
sales of the public lands. All present displayed
an honest independence and nanliness of action
and all seemed willing to concede every thing
but principle. On the part of the Senate and
| House both, these meetings will now become
as frequent as once in the week, until the close
| of the session.
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We congratulate the people Of that State, that
they are soon to be freed from the charge OF
being represented in the next Congress by such
low, vulgar nuisance, as the last mentioned
That the new administration will cause
thorouh investigation Of the manner Of conduct
ing the public business, and the expenditure Of
the public money, we have not doubt 1t will
be dueto the country as well as the government,
to 'hew in what way the revenue has been was
ted or misapplied, and the treasury exhausted,
by those who have always professed to be the
friends Of retrenchment and reform, and more
especially of economy, and love Of the people.
1t is an object Of great importance that the true
nature and extent of this boosted affection should
be understood by those who are the declared
objects Of it, in order that they may also under.
stand and realize the degree Of obligation they
are under to those who have so long and SC
successfully played the hypocrte towards them
and who have for years gulled and deceived
them BY the most insncere and empty profess
sions, and who, after so long course c! time
have been justly discarded from their counsils
as totally unworthy Of their confidence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-12
E. A. SrANsBuRY, Sec'y.

Mr. CLAY.-Ths distinguished Senator, in
reply to charge on the floor Of the Senate, that
he was "the dictator Of the new party" said, as
reported by correspondent of the Journal Of
Commerce,"he had not heard from Gen. Harri-
son, had never written line to him since he
had left home, nor had ever recommended any
mortal man to his consideration,-al that he had
ever said in relation to the distinguished Sena-
tor from Massachusetts,, Mr. Webster, and that
was, that had he (Mr c. been elected, he could
not have overlooked gentleman of such high
and commanding talent, and of such signal ser.
vice to his country-this much he had said, ant
would still say, mean, said Mr. c. to be ar
American Senator, as long as am Senator ant
shall give my views OF public policy regardless
of all consequences, and desire that no mai
will assume that am the organ OF the party
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Gov. Porter AND THE PARDoSISo PowER.-We
find in the Baltimore American some further particulars
of the singular exercise Of the pardoning power by
Governor Porter, referred TO in Saturdays paper. 1t
seems tina, at the recent session OF the grand Jury in
Adams county, Penn, a true bill was found against
Messrs Hueiter & Canine publishers Of the "Magl-
can," n LocoFoco paper printed a, Harrisburg, for
a libel upon the citizens of Getty sburg and Thaddeus
Stevens in particular When the defendants were
called upon for their plea, their counsel produced a
paper, send by Gov. Porter and sealed with the
broad seal OF the State granting 10 Messrs Ilnctter
& Canine flN and free pardon IT for all The lbe!s
published by them in Adams county or eiSe,rtere.
The American suggests that if his Excelency had ex-
tended his indulgence all the lhes these Loco oco
editors should publish thereafter" the pardon would
have been perfect /, affords beautiful specimen OF
Loco Foco justice as 1t u.s.