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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-06-29

SYeo T@AsI SEIZURE 20
ruEsDAY JUNE 90, 164I.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
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cd at tho time, the offenders might unoues-
tionabiy have been brought to justice by the
judicial authorities Of The State within whose
acknowledged territory these crimes were
committed; and their subsequent voluntary en-
trance within that territory places them in the
same situation. The President is not aware
of any principle of International law, or, in
decd, ofreason or justice, which entities such
offenders to impunty, before the legal tribu.
nails, when coming voluntarily within their
independent and undoubted Jurisdiction. be.
cause they acted in obedience to their superb
or authorities, or because their acts have be-
come the subject of diplomatic discussion be-
tween the two Governments. These meth
DDS Of redress, the legal prosecution of the of.
tenders, and the application of their Govern.
ment for satisfaction arc independent of each
other, and may be separately aud simultanc
| ously pursued. The ayowa or justification
OF the outrage by the British authorities
might be ground ofcomplaint witA the Gov
ornment OF the United States distinct from
the violation OF the territory and laws Of the
State OF New York The application Of the
Government OF the, Union 10 that of Great
| Britain, for the redress of an authorized out
rage Of the peace, dignity and rights Of the
| United States, cannot deprive the State of
New Y rk OF her undoubted right of vindi-
eating, through the exercise of her judicial
power, the property and lives of her citizens.
on nave very properly regarded the alleged
absence OF Mr. Mcleod from the scene of
the offence at the time when il was commit
ted, as not material TO the decision Of the
present question. That is a matter to be de-
cided by legal evidence, and the sincere de-
niro OF the President is, that it may be salts
factorily established. II the destruction of
the Caroline was public act of persons in
her MaJestys service, obeying the order of
their superior authorities, this fact has not
been before communicated to the Government
OF the United States by person authorized
to make the admission; and it will be for the
court which has taken cognizance Of the of
fence with which Mr.. Mcleod is CHARGED. 70
decide upon its validity when legally ostab
lished before it.
The President deems this to be pronor
occasion to remind the Government of her
Enttannic Majesty that the case of the "Car-
oline' has been long since brought 10 the At,
tTM,ion Of her Maiesy's principle Secretary
OF Sta'e iortoreign Affairs, who, up to this day.
has not cornmuricatedits decision thereunon.It
Is hoped that the Government of her Majesty
will perceive the importance of no longer
leaving the Government Of the United States
unlntormed of its views and intentions upon
subject which has naturally produced much
evaporation, and which has led to such grave
consequences.
avail myself Of this occasion to renew to
you tho assurance Of my distinguished con.
sideration. JOHN F0PSVTII0
III. S. Fox, &c. &c.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
WHAT HAS THE LEGISLATURE
DONE1

The Legislature of Virginia assembled on
the first day of December, and has.now been
in session one month. During this time the
pay of the members has amounted to S2O,-
832, TO say nothing of heavy incidental ak
ponses, such as printing, pay of clerks, &c.
OF the thirty-one days during which the
Legislature has been in session, the Senate
have had a recess ofsixteen, more than half
the time.
The pay of the Senate during the recess a
mounts to $2,l2t.
This sum has been expended by these "po-
tent, grave and reverend seignors," either in
junke,tng it about the country, or in setting
up with their overseeIs on their plantations,
closing the business for the past and arang-
ing it for the present year.
Now, we wish to know, where is the oGui-
valent received by the people of the { ON
monweaih for this outlay of their money!
In most OF the States FIVE or six weeks are
sufficient for all the business OF Legislation.
But in Virginia it takes that time TO get under
way.-Why should this be so! Are the
concerns Of Virginia more complicated and
intricate than those of the rest Of the States,
or are her law givers less attentive to thciI
business ?-PeferSbDg Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
ONE PRESIDENTIAL TERM.

The resolution introduced into the II. s.
Senate by Mr.. Tallnadgc, to limit the occu-
pant of tho Presidential Chair to one torn Of
service, Is In accordance, we believe. with
the wishes of large majority of the people.
Respecting the length Of that term there is
some diversity OF opinion. wen written
communication of some length appeared re-
Gently in the Philadelphia National Gazette
In favor of reducing the period of Presiden-
tia! service TO two years, without re-elipibili-
ty. We can only say at present concerning
this proposal, that it does not seem calculated
IN our Judgment to effect any salutary amend
ment Of the evils now felt by the country
from ihe present systcm---but on the other
| hand ii' results. SO far as we can conjecture
them, would be towards apcravatino the
STRIFE OF party spirit, and stimulating personal
ambition in nultitudes to such degrec IS TO
keep the land in perpetual fern.en, and
coInno.ion.
The Charleston Courier considers that
there should be no doubt about the proprie,y
| OF limiting the Presidentia. Office to a sinc,e
term; bu' it Is regarded as equally important,
IN that case, to extend the term beyond the
lproscntpcriod offour years. We give the re.
marks Of tina. paper on the last poim:
The Limitation OF tho Presidential tenure
TO single term would render another reform
absolutely essentially would be necessary
to extend the term beyond the period of four
years. Under the four years system, our
n. try &c at-.lY T.
good, convulscd with the pervading and de-
moraiizing excitement of Presidential cor.
lests--before the waves OF one popular tu-
mutt subsidies, the pillows of another benin
10 swe!i, the haicyon never broods on our
troubled waters, and the country is never IN
| Il Pefiect caim--is stranger to condition of
heaitniu! repose. An extended presidential
Term Is, IN this view, accessory, whether we
limit the incumbent to a single term or not
4ziit 4 We ddoPt ttidt inIis, at TX ta,,s,ion of
the term VIII become requisite for other -eas-
ons' flrst, 1t VIII become necessary, in JUS
tice to tho President. -Four years will be en-
tifeIy TOO short to enable him 10 mature his
plan and doveloPe his policy of administra-
tlon--in so short period, he could not do
justice to himself in the eyes Of either his
own generation or posterity. Let him adj
niniste! the government ever so wisely, a
successor viii either overturn his plans, or
reap the glory Of their consummation-andb he
VIII often be displaced from cf:ce before the
tendency OF his measures has been tested by
fair experiment. 1t will be necessary also,
IN Justice to the country; for a change of ad-
mihistrailcn, every four years, would leave us
scarce chance for that stability in affairs of
government. which is an essential element
OF national prosperity, and expose us to those
sudden and violent changes and fluctuations
which are the prolific sources Of national
disaster.
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Correspondence of the Z. S. Gazette.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 80, 1910, }
Q O'Clock, 4. NJ.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF THE
AUTHORITARIAN
WESTERN MAIL.

There are accounts in this city that the
Western mail on its passage from Wheeling
TO Baltimore, has been robbed eight times
since the l 18th of November past The rob-
berry was effected by taking the small pouch
containing the letters for New York, and all
places east of that city. The suspicion of
the Post office Department have not vet de-
signaied any one as the probable robber. The
amount of money which is supposed to have
been IN the mails stolen is very considerable.
These robberies are tho ones referred to in the
Columbus, (Ohio,j Journal, ard which no
ticed on Monday.
The accounts from the West state that Gen.
Harrison is expected here in about ten days,
on his way TO Virginia, where he will spend
some time with his relations.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14

We are pleased to see that the Tippeca-
noe Clubs throughout the country have eth
er dissolved, or are now making preparations
to do SO. We trust that, OF the 4th March
next, there will not be one Of these political
associations in state of organization; they
should, In this respect, distinguish them
solves by contrast with the Hickory Clubs
which preceded Gen. Jackson, and continued
with him as long as there were "spois'' to
distribute and Offices to be flied. Having
accomplished the glorious purpose for which
they were formed; tho Tippecanoc Clubs
should neither seek nor desire political dicta-
ton, or even interference. They were valu-
able auxliaries in the great contest which has
so happily terminated; and, in fulfilling their
design, and that only, they give another proof
Of their patriotism. The Tippocanoo Club
OF Alexandra set good example in this mat
.cr.-.Qh:e. Gdz.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14

A. an Abolition meeting in Ireland, Mr..
Birncy, the candidate ofsShe Aboltionists,
was present. America Was roundly abused
by all the Speakers. One of them brought
up the case Of the Amisted, and rated the
Judge, who ordered the murderers ofthe crew
OF that vessel to farther trial. Mr.. Dirney
minlstered to his philanthropic friends some
comfort, by assuring them, that although the
inferior Judge may have deemed murder a
CRIME deserving to be inquired into and pun
ished, the Chief Justice was gentleman of
very different character. We copy from the
Dublin paper;-Rich. HAie.
''Mr. Birney said he could state fact the
other way. The Chief Justice of America,
an lEishman and Roman Catholic, who re-
"ided IN the slave city Of Baltimore, had
years ago, manumitted his slaves and was
universally known as the friend Of the man of
colour; his name was Roger b. fancy :. and
those negroes would yet be tried before him
(cheors).'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14

FRANKLIN BASK.--By notice in another
part OF our paper, it will ba seen that the Pres.
ldent and Directors of the franklin Bank have
determined to place its affairs in state of II.
quidation--in other words. to cease active on.
eraiions, and wind up. This bank il one Of
The Oldest moneyed institutions in the civ:
and a determination Of this kind necessarily
occasioned surprise, and produced some de.
gree OF excitement among those interested in
It's condition and management.
Had the bank concentrated its means ard
energies TO that end, there is reason to believe
that 1t might have gone on. But cboosino
rather to stop short, Tor the purpose Of liou;s
dation-of ,ischarging its liabilities. rather
than' by further operations, adding in anv do.
gree to their nunber-the bank exhibits AN
evidence Of integrity of purpose which cannot
ran OF having due weight with the cou,mu.
nifty. 'S''i"u-
The character CT the Board ia. bowever
SUCH as 70 constitute sure pledge, to all con.
cerned, that the affairs of the bank will be
faithfully and justly administered while in
the process ofliquidation. And as to its no,e
holders and other creditors ,ve feel il n dntv
under the circumstances, and as the result or
our own convictions Of expedency in the case.
TO advise against sacrifices. Whatever loss
may fall upon the stockholders of the bank.
there is no reason to doubt that its circulation
will be eventually redeemed 10 the nttormo.,
iarthing.-BoR. Pat
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
MR.. FORSYTH TO MIR. FOX.
DEPARTMENT. OF SrATH,
Wtsu,gaTog, Dec. o6, 1870.

WAsulsoToH, Dec 96, 1910.
Sir: ! have the honor to acknowledge, and
have laid before the President your letter of
the 18th inst. touching the arrest ard impgison-
E.ent of Alexander Mcleod, a British sub
jocs, and late Deputy Sheriff Of the Niagara
District, in Upper Canada, on a charge Of
m0.der and arson, rs having been engaged in
:he capture and destruction Of ,c steamboat
"Csro!;.e,'' in the month Of December,
1887 il respect to which you state that y on
feel it your duty TO call upon the Government
Of the United States 20 take prompt and eff
1ec,uai steps fo- the liberation of Mr.. McI.c-
cd, and TO prevent others Of the subjects of
her Majesty, the Queen Of Great Britain,
from being prosecuted or faolested in 1 SINH
lar manner for the future.
This demand, with the grounds upon which
i, is made, has been duly considered by tho
President, with sincere desire to give 10 it
sucs reply as will not only manifest prop
er regard for the character and rights Of the
United States, but, az the same time, tend 10
preserve the aClicablc relations which, SO adj
Yantageously for both, subsist between this
-ccan,fy and England. Of the reality Of this
disposition, and Of the uniformity with which
it has been ovinccd in the many delicate and
s,iincu,t questions which have arisen between
the two counties in the last few years no one
can be more convinced than yourself. 1T is
then with 'unfoigned regret that the President
finds himself unable to recognise the validity
of demand, compliance with which you
deem 30 material to the preservation of the
goo3 understanding which has been hitherto
manifested between the two countries.
The Jurisdiction Of the several States which
constitute the Union is, within its appropr-
ate sphere, perfectly independent OF the Fed
eral Government. The offence with which
MIR. Mcleod is charged was committed with
in the territory, and against the laws and cit-
zens of the State of New York, and is one
1ha. comes clearly within the competency of
her tribunals. 1t does not, therefore, present
al occasion where, under the Constitution
and laws Of the Union, the intcrposiiion cal.
led fer would be proper, or for which a war
rant can be found in the powers with which
abe Federal Executive is invested. Nor
would the circumstances to which you have
referred, or the reasons You have urged, JUST.
fy the exegtion of such power. il il it exist
cd. The transaction out Of which the ones
ton arises, presents the case Of most unjns-
tiiable invasion, in time Of peace, Of por-
tion of the territory Of the United States, by
band OF armed men from .hc adjacent terri
tory Of Canada, the forcibIe capture by them
within our OWE waters, and the eubscuuent
destruction Of steamboat, the property Of a
citizen of the United States, and the murder
Of ore or more American citizens. If arrest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
CONGRESS-.
MONDAY, Dec. !

-N'p-Nh LUZ. 4.
The Senate was engaged in the discussion
of the bill to establish permanent pre.emn.
ton system in favor orsetticrs on the pubif,
lands.
In the House, letter from Mr.. Clerk Gar
land was read, denying the charges made A.
galnst him by the Globe concern; end ask.
ing for acommittee to investigate the facts.
Some farther correspondence between Mr..
Fox and MIR. Forsyth respecting McI.eod's
case, was laid before tho House, which cx-
cited much debate. Mr.. Fox regrets the re-
iusai OF this Government to release Mcleod,
ana dePrecaies inc serious consequences, ard
Pronounces me "Caroline" "piratical YES
sell" MIR. Forsyth valves any farther dis
cussion, as demand has been made upon the
british Government for redress for that out,
rage.
Mr. Fillmore denied that the "Caroliper
was piratical vessel, as stated bv the Brit
ish Minister.
Mr.. Granger alluded to tho arrest of Nc
Leod, and stated that he would have fair
and impartial trial. IF upon that trial. (said
Mr.. 60 he can be shown 10 be innocent. he
Will be acquitted; if he should be proved Gull.
ty, beyond the possibility Of doubt, lie will
pc condcHineu, ~..d il nni.-.e,n..,-t, i'll be
cxccute1-his execution being due to the en-.
premacy OF the laws ofNcwYo rk. That act
performed, If the British Government should
hastily take upon herself to redress tho sup
posed wrong, she would find in Weston
New York the same blood that was there tha,
was there in lSl2-unbought by British gold
-unbought, and to be bought only by that
love OF country that has marked her, and that
has marked the whole people of this wide
spread Confcdcracy."
81 haveno fears, as the gentleman from In
diana (Mr Davis) seems TO have, that this
country will ever crouch to tho British Lion.
She Will act cautiously and dispassonately !;
she will execute her laws within their proper
limits wisely and justly +; and. when that is
done, my word for it, tho gentleman from In
diana need not fear that either the General
Government or the State of New York will
quail before the British Lion"
The correspondence was referred to the
COMMITTEES Of Foreign Affairs.
In heSenate, Thursday, the discussion of
MIR. Benion's presumption bill consumed the
day.
In the House of Representatives, the con-
tested eection between Nayor and Innersoll.
was ths order the day. Mr.. Inpersoll was
admitted to the bar of the House, and spoke
till tIe hour Of adjournment, without conclu-
ding
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

The House of Delegates have come to a
resolution, to proceed on the 18th inst. (ncxt
Monday to the election ola l.. S. Senator.
On Friday the resolution of the House was
concurred in by the Senate. The Wbi.s NJ.
tempted to amend it, by providing for an e.
lection Of the I'd Senator in place of Mr..
foane. They were check mated, however. BY
the Democratic Party, the vote being 10 toll
ana strict party vote. (Mr. VIM. Smith
Democrat, and Messrs. Faulkner and Good
w higs, absent.) An effort was also made 10
change the day Of election from the 9Th to
the llth inst, but the amendment was rciec-
ted by vote of 90 too.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
NEW SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

ihf New York Courier and Enquirer of
the oIst ultimo, says 1--WE learn, and with
no primary feelings of satisfaction, that the
NAvI DEPARTMENT will be rendered to the
Hon. FRANCIS GRANGER, of this State. The
Empire State has put forward 10 claims to be
represented in the Cabinet; there can be no
douh, however, but she would be proud to
see 'ne OF her sons at the head Of a Depart
IncD and if so, there is not d SOLITARY iuidivi
Qua IN the State, whose elevation would give
moe universal and cordial satisfaction than
tina of the Hon. Francis GRANGER. OF all
our public men, Mr.. Granger has been longer
beore the public, and enjoyed more uninter-
rptedly and cordially the confidence and es-
TEN of the Wing Party, than any other.
"Most sincerely do we congratulate the
Navy upon this event, To them we can ,ru-
!, say, that Mr.. Granger is a gentlemen of
high and honorable feelings, who will labor
icessantly to render the Navy what i. once
Fas-thc pride, the boast, the glory of the
nation."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14

II hlan Murdered in n Drunken froHc "A
man by thezDame OF ROBERT GILMORE, living
on Dry River in this county, was killed in a
drunken frolc last Saturday evening, by an
Individual Of the name Of PUMFRry. There
hardly seems tohaye been settled design to
commit murder, as the shocking tragedy was
The Tesn!. Of fight brought on By the imme-
aiatc oxci!emcnts Of anger and arden: spirits
IN ~ me hcat Of the moment during the fight,
rufniEcy seized q rail and beat in his vicim's
skull! Gilmore died in u few hours after the
atTay occurred. Pumfrey is yet at large
nottingham Register, Jan. Q.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14

EXTREMELY PoLIrE.--A fellow, yesterday,
who was evidently under the influence of
something stronger than water, lost his equi-
librium, and fell the banket, in Cont st.
".H0n dicu, mon dieu," said Frenchman,
who was passing on the opposite side, run
ming over at the same time, and placing The
fallen hero on his legs in perpendicular pc.
sition. The Frenchman, who had his mark
ct basket on his arm, shrugged his shoulders
by way of expressing his adherence of the
depravity of the age, and was about proceed
ing on his way, when he,. for whom he per-
formed the kind Office, made galvanic grab
at him and caught him by the coat. al
lhicl-I-say -say-[hic-cup," said he to tho
Frcnchman-''it-il- [hic-cup1--it's dam
gerous-devilish dangerous for you to VEN
ture home in tina: condition: you ought TO be
ashamed-ashamed of yourself. Allow
[hicl-allow me to see you home, will you
and he endeavored to link his arm through
that Of the Frenshman. But the Frenchman
drew away from him and said sab +! he be
one cunning drunken man, that's vera polite
when he has no walk."-N. o. Picayune.
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Correspondence Of TIE National InteiHeence-
n Nnn.r

h.
The Hamilton Gu. c. Journal states that
OH ALLEN MAcNAB was not knighted in con-
sequence of the Caroline affair, but because
o. his success in REFRESHING the rebellion
ihis paper also adds, "the legality of DESTROY
ing the Caroline in American waters has not
been yet pronounced upon by tho British Gov
ornment." 1t is also said that when Macnab
issued his orders for an attack upon the Car.
oline, he supposed she would be found upon
Navy Island, and that he never contemplated
an attack upon our shore. During the last
session of the Imperial Parliament, adds tho
Hamilton Journal, Lord John Russell was
asked the question whether it was the intcn-
ton OF Ministers to recommend Her Majesty
to bestow any reward upon Capt. Drew lwho
commanded the party attacking) and others
engaged In that affair, to which Lord Russell
replied no reward had been resolved upon,
and as the question involved subject of a
very delicate nature, he must decline to an
swerI further. All this, if it turn out cor
rect. and 1t looks so, throws new lipit upop
matters recently discussed in Washington.
aud makes the prospect OF an amicable settle
ment very bright.
The debate in Congress attracts much at
tontion here, and tho mercantile interests of
the city feel deeply interested in the cores
pondence.
There is nothing new in the money mar
ket.