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of doubt-thepeople who elect representa-
tive to carry it into effect, or the Representa-.
tive himself. 1.-THE representative is best
entitled to interpret it, then he is not the
''Iruytce and Serrant' which he is declared
to be in the Bill of Rights, but he is the
principal, and the obedience which is required
is not from him, but from the people who
choose him. According to Mr.. McDoweli's
opinion, the right oiJudgment and decision i'm
| all such cases belongs to the constituent body,
and not to the representative, whose whole
| official being in fact, has no other object, but
that off, execution Of the known and per-
sonal will of his constituents. But it is
thought and said by many, that if a represent
tative give effect to the Judgment of his con-
sttuents against his own, In a matter Of con-
stitutional construction, he thereby forswears
himself. Is this SO! Surely not if the rep
resentative admits The right ofhis constituents
to instruct. The point of conscience i'm the
case, turns wholly upon this. When swear
as representative to support the Cons,itu-
ton according to the best Of my Judgment, a
part OF that judgment is, that l ann made BY
the Constitution only the agent of my con-
stituents, and therefore subject to be controll-
cd by them In any matter not inconsistent
with my trust, and not clearly forbidden by
the constitution itself, to the constituent BODY
The office held is the peoples, and not the
representatives; the will to be spoken is the
peoples, and not the representatives, and
whenever the representative should Weld his
Judgment to the judgment Of the people, he
would not only not forswear himself, but
would fulfil the injunctions Of his oath. bv
carrying the constitution, according to his
construction of its true and real amendment.
strictly and legitimately into effect.
On the other hand-if the judgment of the
representative is to prevail over that OF his
constituents, upon question of difference
between them-it they are to submit and not
him, then the whole idea that our government
is .'rested" (abides) in the people, and that
their public missionaries are but their publ c
servants, at all times amenabe TO them, is a
gross and deceptive illusion.
| Whenever settled difference of opinion
arises between representative and his con-
stltuents, private interests and public duty
would be best consulted by his resignation.
But even resignation on account of such dis
agreement is inadmissible if made at time,
and under circumstances, which would 90 to
defeat the declared will of representatives.
constituents.
These are Mr.. McDowoll's opinions, if /
correctly understood him ON this important
question. They seem to me to be perfectly
correct, and cannot doubt that they are in
strict accordance with the opinions of the hon
orcd and intelligent statesmen Of the better
days ofthe Old Dominion. ALIQUIS.
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The adroit rogue who so successfully swim
died the Bank Of Kentucky and also The La
fayette Bank of Cincinnati, out Of $4,000
each, by means of forged certificates of de-
posite, has been equally successful in N. Y.
Messrs. Jacob Little & Co. are the victims to
tho amount Of $4,000.
MIR. Thompson, cashier Of the Bank Of A.
merica, IN. W received letter bearing
the name Of Mr.. Hall, precisely similar to
those received at Cincinnati and Louisville,
with the exception that MIR. Parker was now
Mr.. Nathaniel Britton.
Mr., Briton made his appearance with the
other half Of tho certificate, and was introdu-
ced by MIR. Thompson to Jacob Little s. Co.,
who bought the certificate.
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REPORT ON PUBLIC INSTITU-
TONS IN OHIO.

Mr.. HENDERSON, from the standing com.
mittee on Public Institutions, made the fol-
lowing Report:
The standing committee on Public Institu-
lions, to whom was referred the reports of the
Trustees and Principals of the Lunatic, the
Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind Asylums, re-
port: That the committee have during the
winter, visited the public institutions, and
have been highly gratified to witness the order
and neatnesS which prevail in their internal
regulations. The comfort and advantage of
the inmates and pupils, seem to be the nara
mount consideration of their several princi-
pals, who, according to the best Judgment Of
your committee, are men we'll adapted 10 gil
the highly responsible situations which they
severally occupy. Your committee aduire
the philanthropy which spake into existence
these noble institutions. Here, the poor In
naiic, lost to reason, to his family, and to So
ciety, is, by the advantages of the Lunatic
Asylum, under the management of DR.. Anvil,
its present able principal, frequently restor-
ed.
Here, also, another class of our fellow be-
lngs, shut out from the ordinary means of in
structlon, In consequence Of the total absence
ofthe sense ofhearing, are, by the advantages
held out by the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, un-
der the management of Mr.. Hubbell, its able
principal, who is well skilled in the art of
communicating knowledge by signs, instruct
cd In all the useful branches OF English edu.
cation; and more than this, many of this class
are taught some useful branch Of mechani-
cal business, which will enable them to sup
port themselves in after life, as well as to be
useful members Of society.
And in another of these institutions, under
the care of an able principal, Mr.. Chapan,
"the blind" in one sense, Stare made to see"
These objects Of our pity and commiseration
are here taught reading, writing, arithmetic,
geography and music; and it seems to your
committee, that their proficiency in most, il
not all, of the branches taught, is equal to
that of seeing children. Your committee
cannot close this report without expressing
the high degree of qualification felt by them
selves, and Gas your committee believe) all
others who witnessed the exhibition in the
Hall Of the House of Representatives this
winter, of the requirements of the pupils of
this institution. In this institution, the pu-
pills, also, are instructed in useful branches Of
business. In a word, these institutions APP
pear to be in high state Of successful ope-
ration.
Your committee, resting in the pleasing
conviction that these institutions are in high
degree worthy the exalted benevolence in
which they are founded, would, therefore, re-
commend to the representatives Of generous
people, continuance of that fos tering care,
which has made them alike benefit to the
unfortunate and an honor to the State.
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III the community, as teachers of music and
as manufacturers Of various useful articles.
Let us now visit tho Deaf Mute Institution.
pee the attention Of the pupil fixed upon his
instIuctor-mark that expression of pleased
,h'eiiigence-hc has acquired new idea
ne turns to express il in writing on his slate
again, see his attention long and anxious
y directed to his instruc,or-see his eyes
nasn-his countenance beam with wonder aud
aeiight-he has just learned that there is a
oou-hls creator-the creator and sustainer
OF the Universal glorious benefcent Being
WI, WITH whom he may enjoy eternal felicity.
mus he goes on from day to day to add to
MS stock OF ideas, until at length. having
completed his studies, he goes forth wei
informed man capable Of serving his God and
OF Tree communication with his fellow men.
VINO can witness these things and not have
ms heart raised In gratitude to God for hav-
ing put 1t into the heart of man to devise and
apply the means Of accomplishing such bless
ca results In favour of these interesting por-
lions of the COMMUNICATIVE can witness
tnese results without freely contributing his
snare towards the expenses necessary to their
accompiishment-witho feeling that he is
bound to do so by the strongest moral obliga-
t'on--an obligation that he may not neglect
without offence to that great and good Being,
who has allowed disparity and placed the
poor and afflicted among us, doubtless, fol-
The purpose OF softening our hard hearts
and drawing forth those kindly sympathies
oil our nature without which we should be-
come savage and brutal, Most assuredly he
VIII require this duty at our hands.
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ERASMUS STRIBLING, Q.
May 10, 1871.
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

d5@Parties in the next Legislature of vir.
glnia will stand--in the House of Delegates
Wings 66, Locos 66.--Senate, Wings II,
Locos I5.-Whig majority on joint vote 4.
In Lewis and Braxton, an opposition mem
Der, P. Cox, is elected.
In Logan. Mr.. Clendenin is elected The
kanawha Patriot seems to be at some loss
how to class him, but sets him down TO the
Locos, and we do the same. 1t appears he
was not satisfied with MIR. Van Buren's adj
ministration, and did not vote at the Presi-
dental election, although in attendance a,
the Courthouse as Sheriff.
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From the National IateMgeneer.
THE SPEAKERSlIIP

Though there are reasons, sufficient to in.
hucnce our own judgment, which have deci.
ded us to exclude from our columns commu.
nlcatlons recommending for the station OF
Speaker of the II. Representatives particu
lar Individuals, we do not see the same oh
Jecnon to publishing collectively the name.
OF the individuals who have been proposed
for the office in different newspapers that have
fallen under our observation. Alphabetical.
ly arranged, they are as follows:
GEORGE n. BaIGos, of Massachusetts.
john M. BORIS, of Virginia.
CALEB CUSHING, of Massachusetts.
VIM. c. DAWSON, of Georgia.
WILLARD FILLMORE, of New York.
Thomas w. GlLMER, Of Virginia.
VIM. Cost JOHNSON, of Maryland.
JOSEPH LAWRENCE, Of Pennsylvania.
JOHN SERGEANT. Of Pennsylvania,
JOHN WHITE, of Kentucky.
HENRY A. WISE, of Virginia.
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Kentucky Eieciions.-The following are
the results of the elections for members of
Congress in Kentucky:
Hhigs Eheted.-John Pope, Garret Davis,
Thomas +. Marshall, John White, p. r.
Triplet, j. r. Underwood, Willis Green, l..
w. Andrews, j. c. Sprigss, j. Kincaid.
Opposition.-W. o. Butler.
The districts represented in the las, Con
gress by Sherrod Williams and Mr.. Boyd no
heard from.
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''s'fors q The Annual denomination Of Cadets
at Tie Military .7cad.my.

at The Mhfary .acad.my.
Fhe following gentlemen have been invit.
ed by the Secretary of War to attend the An
nual Examination of the Cadets of the Mill
tary Academy, to commence at West Point,
N. York, on the first Monday in June.
c. b. Hadduck, Esq. of N. Hampshire.
Charles Davies, Esq. of Connecticut.
DR.. Levi Wheaton, of Rhode Island.
Maj. Gen. Pierre Van Cortland, of n. V.
Chas. Augustus Davis, Esq..ofN. York.
Maj. Gen. s. Alexander, of Pennsylvania.
John l.. Cow, Esq. of Pennsylvania.
John Howe Peyton, Esq. of Virginia.
Hezckiah Meade, Esq. of Virginia.
Hon. Hugh s. Legare, of 5. Carolina.
As3ury Hull, Esq. Of Georgia.
Col. John Miller, of Kentucky.
l.. T.. Williamson, Esq. of Tennessee.
Or. Gerard Troost, ofTennessee.
o. nj. Mitchell, Esq. of Ohio.
Rev. J. Breckenridge, ID. ID. of Louisiana.
Capt. ID. Hunter, Of Illinois.
Col. John O'Fallon, of Missouri.
Jesse Turner, Esq. Of Arkansas.
VIM. Ruggles, Esq. ofthe ID. of c olumbia.
Com. Charles Stewart, of the Navy.
Com. i. APP Catesby Jones, of the Navy.
Gen. A. Eustis, of the Army.
Col. ). Thayer, of the Engineers.
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The Alexandria Gazette contains the sub.
joined nomination Of Gov Gilmer, genie
man who, whilsttwo years Speaker of the II.
of Delegates of this State, proved himself
eminently fitted for such a station:-
To tile Editor Of the alexandria Gazette
The necessity ofhaving, for the next Fl of
H., presiding officer, qualified to preserve
its dignity, and to facilitate its transaction of
business, is now universally conceded.
would not indulge in single invidious re-
Election upon the late incumbent, or any of
his immediate predecessors, but it mus. be
admitted thata more decided assertion fthe
legitimate power Of the Chair is necessary to
restore the popular branch of the National he
gislature to the confidence and respect of the
American People. Several gentlemen, of
distinguished worth and ability, have been
brought forward by their respective friends
for the office, and | wish to propose another
THOMAS WALKER GILMER, Ex-
Governor of the State, has just been elected
In one of the most enlightened Districts of
virginia, by majority which, considering
the brief notice Of his being candidate, and
other circumstances of the canvass, shows
how strong is the hold he has on the affections
OF his constituents. To those who have seen
Gov. Gilmer, as Speaker of the II. of ID. of
Virginia, need not say that, in all the traits
and accomplishments requisite to make an
acceptable presiding officer, he has few SUI
periors. He possesses, in an eminent degree,
and in happy union, tact, fmness, decision
and courtesy Of manner. He is well versed
in parliamentary law, and has had the benefit
OF some experience in administering it.
Whilst his well Unknown Wing sentiments are
sufficient guarantee for his party fealty, he
possesses that independence, moral sense,
and moral courage, which will ever prevent
him from prostituting the power and influence
OF the chair. He would administer its du-
ties, with the most rigid impartiality, and,
have not doubt, with as much dignity,
promptness, and general ability, as any man
OF the Wing party In the present House Of
Representatives.
will only add to this feeble tribute to the
merits Of a friend, the assurance that his e.
lection TO the Speakers Chair would be hail
cd with delight by the whole Wing party,
and many Of the opposition men of
VIRGINIA.
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FRo HARRlsBuRo.-ANOTHER VETO

The Governor of Pennsylvania has vetoed
4 THIRD RELIEF BILL, as recently a.
greed upon by the Committees of Conference,
and passed in the Senate by vote of II 10
Ia; and in the House by vote of SO to ~.
The veto states various objections. The 18th
section is objected to, as giving to the Banks
an absolute exemption from the resumption
OF specie payments, for at least years. That
provision which suspends the penalties a.
galnst the Banks until the loan of S., 600, 200
is repaid, is also objected to.
The Senate have passed the Bill by two
thirds and should the House do likewise,
the bill becomes law, under the Constitu-
ton.
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UNITED STATES BANK.

The Richmond Enquirer, and many other
of tho leading papers which supported the ad-
ministrations of Jackson and Van Buren,,
would fain have the people believe. that OPP
position to a United States Bank, is, and has
been all along, one Of the fundamental prin-
ciples of their party. They seem to forget
that Gen. Jackson, in whose support they
never ialtered nor wavered, again and again
recognized both the constitutionality and ex-
pediency of United States Bank, in his
messages to Congress; and that, when he vc-
toed the bill to re-charter the late Bank of the
United States, he did so, not because he was
opposed to Bank, but because he was op.
posed to that particular Bank, with the prin-
cipal officer Of which he had had a contro-
versy-and, likewise, because no did not APP
prove OF some Of the provisions Of its charter.
In his Veto Message he distinctly said "that
a Bank of the United States, competent to all
the duties which are required by the Govern
ment, might be so organized as not to in
fringe on our own delegated powers, or the
reserved rights Of the States, have no doubt.
Had the Executive been called upon to fur
nish the project Of such an institution, tho
duty would have been cheerfully performed"
The truth is that most Of the present oppo-
siton to United States Bank is merely
factious. There are very few, at this day,
who are not perfectly satisfied that such an
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t5-The Young man mentioned in our last

1.-THE young man mentioned in our last.
charged with killing his father, was tried by
am Examining Court in this place on We'd
nesday the 9Th inst. and acquitted. The hor-
rible affair, the killing of father by his own
son, was the result Of drunken frolic, in
which father, mother and son were all en-
gagged! The father, it appears, made an at
tack upon the son, who repealed the assault
by striking blow with hoe which stove in
his parents skull and laid him dead at his
ieet! The young man has been acquitted by
the laws of his country but remorse and an
guish must and will torture his spirit "while
life, and thought, and being last''
RoCKINGHAM REGISTER.
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The recommendation Of National Fast
Day, by President Tyler, seems to meet with
the universal appreciation of the people. The
recommendation is worthy the Chief Magis-
trate Of the Nation, and will, we believe, be
observed with that spirit of true humility and
submission that becomes accountable beings,
The FOURTEENTH OF MAY, will, no
doubt, be long remembered, as a day on
which Christian people, with one accord,
hunbIy acknowledged their dependence upon
the All-wise Disposer Of events for every
blessing, national and individual.
VA. HERALD.
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The appointment by Mr.. Granger, of John
o. Skinner, the able Editor Of the American
Farmer, third Assistant Post Master General,
has an awful squirting towards Abolitionism
Why does not Gov. rutherford call out the
militia? The danger is great and imminent!
Mr.. Skinner was formerly Post Master at
Baltimore; but for daring to entertain his own
political sentiments, he was vctimised by
Van Buren,. He is extensively and favoura-
bly, known to the agricultural public, and his
able advocacy Of Southern Institutions is IA
milar to all the readers of his paper.--DWHIe
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THURSDAY, May ID, 1871.
CORPORATION OF STANTON.
III Council, Aay 10, lSll.

r. T. S,ribling. aldermen.
Henry Bare,
r m%, S !. Stuart, csuneilmen.
The following preamble and resolutions
were this day offered, seconded and unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas President Tyler has recommend.
cd to the people of the United States, the
observance OF Friday tho l4th of this month,
as a dav of fasting, prayer and humiliation
before Almighty God, on account of the pain
ful dispensation ofhis Providence in remov-
ing our late President, ecu. WILLIAM ii.
HARRISON, from the Government and the hope
OF his country, at time, and under circum-
stances when, to our short vision, she seemed
most especially to require the force of his
great virtues and talents in the high station
towhich he had been so recently called. And
participating in the common sentiment, that
calamity so great, so unlocked for, and
which has never before been inflicted upon
our beloved country by Divine justice and
wisdom, calls for an expression of the Ma
tional sorrow, humility and resignation 10
the Divine will, Of the National gratitude for
past and present DISTINGUISHING, we
apprehend, equal to those which have ever
been bestowed upon any People--of the Ma
tional confession of our manifold sins; and
an earnest supplication for continuance in
mercy and goodness, of those favours SO con-
fessedly, bountifully and wonderfully dis
played in the past history of our country, and
that our hearts may be ever alive to those
sentiments of true religion and fervent Pa
triotism which, with the chief and most yene-
rated. Benefactors ofour Country, distinguish
ed the good, the brave, the lamented Harri-
son, and are ever TO be regarded as tie true
source Of all our prosperity and happiness,
Wherefore,
Resolved, That the citizens of Stanton
are respectfully and earnestly requested, in
accordance with the recommendation of the
President, TO unite with one mind and heart
on Friday next in observance of the appro-
pirate ceremonies Of the OCCASION; to suspend
their daily and worldly occupations, and put
ting on tlieusual badge Of mourning, to repai
to their respective places of worship to max,
those Acknowledgements, and offer up thos,
applications to the great Parent and Preser
yer of all, which our great National bereave
ment so universally and feelingly suggests
to the hearts of our countrymen.
Resolved. That the foregoing Preamble
and Resolution BIO published in the Stanton
Spectator Of this week.
Teste,
ERASMUS STRIBLING, Q. G.
May 10, 1871.
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ATTENTION, MILITIA!

O-The training of the lGOth Regiment
takes place a. Daniel II. Browns, on Thurs
day the 20th--of tho Send Regiment at
New Hope, on Friday the 2lst.-and of
the 93d, on Saturday the 22nd instant, at the
usual place.
The training Of the officers commences in
Staunson on Monday next.
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Professor Espy has returned to Philadel-
phia after highly gratifying visit to England
and France. He speaks in the warmest man.
ner of his reception on the other side of the
water, and Of the kindness and courtesy which
were every where extended to him. He lee
tured at all the principal towns and cities
with much effect, and to large audiences
Phil. Ina.
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New YoRK HARBoR.-The New York Sun
states that orders have been received, to place
that harbor in proper posture of defence, 10
which end the Notifications on the various
islands are TO he put in state of forwardness,
and the work will be immediately commenced,
under .the superintendence, we are inform
ed, of Capt. Saunders, Of the u. S. Engineer
Corps.
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CooL.-Itis stated that the rogue who re-
lieved the Commercial Bank of Cincinnati
and the Bank of Kentucky of $4,000 each,
was an hour in counting his money in the
latter bank, and paid the Cashier the postage
on the New Orleans letter! He doubtless
made certain flourishes with thumb on nose,
when fairly off with his plumber.
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institution is indispensable to the due pros
perity of the country. But willy politicians
know the advantage Of multiplying issues in
party contests like the skilful angler they
are ever varying their bait to suit the lish--
and unfortunately too often care little for the
means used, SO that in The end they are sue
cessful.
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The South Carolina Delegation Of young
men to the Convention held at Baltimore, last
fall, have proposed, through the National In
teligencer, the erection of monument to
General HARRISON, either at North Bend,
at Washington, or at Baltimore.
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U-The bill for the relief of tho Banks of
Pennsylvania has passed both branches of
the Legislature, by the constitutional maiori-
ty, in opposition to the Veto of the Governor.
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The precise majority of Col. Banks over
William Smith, fer Congress, is four votes.
1t is said that Mr.. Smith intends to con,es,
the matter before the House of Representa-.
tives.
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dJ~The last Valley Star announces that
John G. Bowyer, Esq. has become associat-
ed with Mr. Gillock in the editorial manage
men! and publication of that paper.