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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-08-17
Thursdays Proceedings.


The morning hour was occupied with presenting the
expression o public opinion in resolutions Of meetings
ofthe people II diff, ren; States
Mr.. Tarpan submitted preamble and resolutions
from public meeting held IN Licking county, Ohio,
which were read, aud ordered 10 be printed his
ton.
Mr.. Buchanan presented memorial from Phadel
phIa, demonstrating against the passage OF the tax
bill, without allowing al interval before II is put III
orce 10 enable merchants 10 accommodate their pur-
chases 10 the state oi things 10 be introduced by it,
The resolution introduced by Mr. Linn, with view
to conclusion Ct the temporary arrangement under
which lhr subjects Of Great Britain permitted to
occupv The territory Of the L. States the Of
the Or. ron was taken MP. The resolution is one Of
grea, or,ance, and laid for further
deratcn
The discussion Of The land distribution bill
sumed hr. l1n continued his remarks in support Ct
the proposition made by him to change the destination
Of the public lands from distribution among the
States Gather among the stockholders who hold the
State bonds, who expect TO get from the State taxes all
that the distribution enables their Treasures to dispose
off, the defence OF the States Mr.. Linn took
pid glance at the posture in which this Government,
stood relation - The great duty for which il
formed the common d,trRce
The accumulated causes of quarrel, which Great
Britain has been heeping from year year, left lit
IL. ,oubt Mr. linus mind that they never would be
settled without conflict The tenacity with which she
has kept possession Of the invaded portion of Maine
now supported " troops, marks the design of Eng
land to make con II of IL The confasra,ion ot,he
Caroline, and tn urder of some board, and the
arrogant demana simpunity for the perpetrators of
the crime, was. e.{udcd to By MIR. Linn, as another
of the indications Of that temper winch threatened
difficulties. The permanent cncroachments in pro.
rress by the BRUSH the Oregon Territory, which
the United States could acquiescc in was
Their dangerous symptom. The ,ampering with Abo-
ltonis;s in this country by societies in England,
under the countenance Of the heads of the Govern
ment, and the renewal of The always resisted right
of search, under the pretext of detecting savers
the coast of Africa, all adverted to as signs,
that we could not rely upon the pacific disposition of
the Jealous rival, whose trade is war, unless
prepared TO encounter it in such way TO prevent it
from gaining greater advantages from aggression than
by peace.
MIR Linn then touched upon the exposed condition
the couniry-recurrcdt to the refusal Of those in
power, devote the surplus to the defence,
Pre.errng distribute it among the States, which II
had only tempted into lavish expenditure. The pro-
ceeds OF the lands il proposed should fall into
the same hands that made way with the surplus, with
out benefit to any but the specializing classes. He
conrased the purposes for which distributions were
made, with the patriotic design contemplated BY the
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Saturdays Proeeedings.
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The bill from the House in relation to m'llia'! =
warrants was, on motion by Mr.. Allen, taken ~,
after explanation Of its provisions, was eias''
THIRD reading, and passed.
Mr.. Linn submitted resolution of inquiry a. =
discont'nuance of post rontes in Missouri; wI''"
adopted.
The joint re- oution for the distribution OF ~ !,
I'd copies IF the returns Of the census OF - ="
the States was read n third time and Pssseo' ~,
The resolution submitted b. Mr. Clay OF =. = r.
some days since, calling the Secretary Of 's
sury for information why the following res ,s5
passed a, the last session, had not been ans"s'''
taken up: s.,e,,ed
..ResOired, That the Secretary Of the Treasury % AM
report SENATE The ne1t stsstn ~ Ionsrss ~ ans
scrip issued the virginia militia IN"
gvin. the for each year, The nanies OF inca
y HON issued also, the al the persons 20 "o"
" as icned with the year Of such assignment 70
| Mr. Clay of Kentucky thought II mPfop''
pn,e unnecessary delay to the Secretary !" '''s
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Acres.
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PENNSYLVANIA would receive under the bill onetenih
of the remainder-or 1895, 900 acres; and this would
be $4,000 less than the grant 10 Arkansas lie
admitted that this the strongest of inequality
which could at present, be presented under the bill;
but in all the States this inequality existed in
greater less degree, their population more or
less numerous In every new State which mig hit here
after be admitted into The Union, this inequality would
be even greater than in the case of Arkansas. lie
stated these facts merely for the purpose of showing
that vote for this bill in its present form would be
express violation of his Instructions, which required
him support bill providing for the distribution of
the proceeds of these lands among the several States
not according 10 the rule which his discretion
might dictate but a the ratio of their Federal Repre-
ssntatire population under the of one thousand
eight hundred and forty Should the bill be amend
cd as TO conform TO this instruction, it should receive
his vote but not otherwise.
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The consideration of the Distribution hill was then
resumed
The land distribution bill urged after the repeal
Of the Sub Treasury. As in the case of the National
Bank the bill have passed caucus, with
understanding, that no essential amendment should he
neutrality-suspicious. Of Western growth have been
successfully rejected by the votes OF members from the
West, and who have hitherto, IN accordance with the
will of their constituents, supported them. Such
the force of the party drill over principle and
the interests Of the people The votes on various
amendments offered exhibit perfect revolution, (no,
in the sentiments of Western members, for they de-
clared they were upcbangedl bat in their course OF
action in regard TO measures, which MI from the new
States have been hitherto almost unanimous IN sup
porting without regard 10 party. We give some in
stances
Mr. McRoberts of Illinois moved to strike ONT thai
portion of the bill which denied presumption rights 10
actual settlers on the public lands before the surveys
were made We believe there never was Pre-emP'
ton bill from which the remotest occupants-ihose
who had gone farthest IN the wiideTneSs--were ex-
cluded Both the Senators from Illinois said that there
were organized counties in that State, in which there
were than thousand settlers, and instances OF
improvements single farms, CONSISTING OF mills, and
other costly edlhces, worth more than Sl0,0uo and
vet by this bill, assuming TO be permanent pre-emp
ton bill, it is refused 10 potec; such industrious and
mertorious settlers in their homes because the lands
are not surveyed. Such exclusion, believe, was
never made before; and yet Mr.. Smith of Indiana,
chairman Of the committee, who has, think, voted
for p.e-emptive rights, and MIR Woodbridge, from Mi
chcan, and Mr.. Henderson, from Mississippi, voted
against this amendment in favor of emigrans, and de-
feated IT, The vote of either Of them would have
carried 1T, stood % for the amendment, "A agans,l,
MIR. Young then moved to strike out The clause es-
GLIDING alien emerants from pre-empton rights un
der the BILL and this, also, defeated by the votes OF
Messrs Henderson, Porter, Smith OF Ia, and Wood
bridge, from the new States
But the most important amendment, as If regards the
growth and Improvement of the new States. was that
Of Mr. Young, proposing the introduction Of the gra-
duation system, cheapenng the price of the refuse
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Mr. Moore OF Louisana followed in favor of the bill
fIe suggested nmenjmenls, however.
The Committee, u forty minutes past 9, and
thereupon the House adjourned
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benefcialy improved of Ohio or Indiana. lie con-
tended that justice 10 the States entitled them
the lands within their borders, IN the
the old States held their territory If however equal
Justice could be dcne The old and States the
new States, al all events, ought 10 be placed on an
equal footing with each other.
Some further remarks made by Messrs. WALK
Err and SMITH OF Ia.
Mr.. BENTON offered an amendment TO the amend
men,, add the words land similar quane, with thai
granted Ohio shall be granted 10 each Of such States
may hereafter become members OF the Federal Union
lie commented the injustice o. this brll-being
plumber OF the Treasury, and repeated his ad vice
to the Representatives Of tie new Staes TO set their
claims higher than Ten per cenium-to twenty five o,
thirty per cent and they could get IL the passage
the bill depended on their votes. He claimed the m
ternty of the provision for the appropriation of the
FIVE hundred thousand acres 10 the new States and
declared he friend to the bill he should make
large demand for appropriation 10 his State and would
make them pay it. lie had offered this amen mt 10
provide for the Territories they became States
Mr. PORTER held that the public domain belonged
10 the Federal Government and although there was
something attractive in the amendment the Stale OF
Michigan, in justice, would not attempt to claim tue
right of soil within her limits. She would hold the
compact invinlate.
Mr. WOODBRIDGE believed the proceeds of the
lands never designed 10 constitute public fund
He in favor OF the amendment, as j. was designed
TO place the new States equal footing. The ex
penses Of the construction of roads the public land.
which increased their value 10 the Union, should be in
part sustained by the Government, By grants Of land
which had proved of so much benefit to Ohio.
Mr.. TAPPAN concurred with the Senator from
South Carolina, (Mr. Cahoun) that this was mos
unconstitutional and odious MEASURE
The amendment Of Mr.. McRober.s, modified b,
Mr. Benton, was then rejected by the following vote
Is,-Mss,r. Alen Barrow Renson, Calhoun, Clay Of Ala
Fulton. Henderson, King Linn, MRohcrs, Mou,on, Porter
yls Smith OF Conn., Tall'asdse TspPau, Walker, White
Woodbndae-l9.
New-York tribune., 1841-12-14

lie, down, and the damPer shut partly across Zoe
fue. This checks the supply Of air, which checks
me heat, check. the power OF the steam, which
causes me CO lur-p OF water TO fail ard thus the
balance Is preserved. Ii the steam ~ toe low
precisely the opposite effects take place In rem
iering this iuteiligib,e have imputed to the Ea-
zine defect to which it is subject. viz this
.rrsssfsrty-for so precisely !, this con'rivaaee'
N4ssFkrd that nens ever occurs.
S'Dr. Lardner cl..ed this lecture BY announcing
,ha, at tie next he ,hou take occasion TO institute
A comparison between British and American Steam
Navigation.
New-York tribune., 1841-12-14
INSURANCE.


,,s4E HOWARD INSURANCE Co
| ,.,i,,l S91 600 office No. 81 Wall al inns Com
.ay coacs TO make agaias; loss or a'Hase
- ere and inland navigation
DISEC TORS;
Reu>selsc. HsYcns w liiIam Iouch'
N,i,L T,vlor l.. Wooley,
coyneIu,W Lsvreucs Micah Baldwin,
! Po,.II,, Pboplx Nathaniel Weed,
loan Nor son. Fsuning {, Tucker
J5,eph B. yaruum Meigs D. Benz ,niu,
Dsyii Ise John Rankin.
Caleb q. Hsistcd. John D. Nolfs
William W Todd FerdIusud Ssydam,
Heary 4. Thompson
r. RAVENS, Prcsijsnt
ds
New-York tribune., 1841-12-14

DIRECTORS.
GILLIAN c. VERPlANCK,
ROBERT HENRY LUDLOW,
WILLIAM II. HARRISON,
DANIEL SEYMOUR,
FREDERIC DE PEYSTER,
ROBERTSON SODGERS,
SAMUEL M,RTlN.
FREDERICK ScHUCHARDT,
STEPHEN CAMRRELISG.
4. K. RODGERS, PrestGeHt.
d. {. TAYLOR, Secretary.
". n. HARRISON. CGu-sel.
LANES WEIR SarreSOr
New-York tribune., 1841-12-14

Nst hANCk OF -" l. =.
PREMIUMS reduced, aud proh" re'.rued 70 the W
ured THE HOUSEHoLOERS' Mutual iNsoN-
NICE COMPANY in.ures reduced rates, pNeii"e
Houses Furniture. Plate, Family Storrs. Llorarie''
a;e-. and all Household Properly ordinarily Aep' !"
~ cling Houses in the City OF New ard elsewhere
The profits OF this Company are the benefit OF those
New-York tribune., 1841-12-14
The STEAM EscIsE.

His purpose, he said, va. not 70 offer shy ns~
information to Engineers, but simply to display,
before a popular audience, what might be consid-
cred the Intellectual beauties OF the Steam Engine
and he should De aided in that attempt by the mo-
del which he exhibited. He would commence
with the point where the moving power is fabri-
cated-rhe boiler The sr0am Is produced oy the
application OF furnace placed under the boiler
The heat besides lis direct action, Is conducted BY
New-York tribune., 1841-12-14

LEVI, PHtLlir,, sceret,ry. d
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-06-22
THE FISCAL AGENT.

The plan of MIR. Secretary Ewing Tor
Fiscal Agent communicated 10 the Senate
of the United States on Saturday, is In its
principal points as follows:
1t is TO be established in the District Of
Columbia, and to be called the Fiscal Bank
of the U. S.-capital $500 10000, with
power TO establish branches in the States with
their assent. The Government 10 subscribe
one. fifth of the capital. The amount of the
4th installment now due 10 the States 10 be
subscribed by the U. S. for the use of the
States. For the two amounts equal,to ten
millions a stock 10 be created having five per
cent interest redeemable at the pleasure of the
Government after Is years. The remaining
twenty millions 10 be subscribed by individuals.
To be seven Directors. Two appointed by
the President and Senate, and five 10 be elected
by the stockholders. The President 10 be
chosen by the Directors out of their own body.
ment, to receive and disburse the public funds
and perform the duties of Pension Agent with.
out charge.
The dividends TO be limited to per cent
deficiency, if any, to be made up; surplus. if
over Two millions, to be passed TO the credit of
the U. S. Treasurer. Not to, own more
than 90 millions above its deposites. Debts
due the Bank not to exceed its capital and rs
per cent thereon. 1t is not TO deal in any thing
except coin, bullion, promissory notes, and lin
land bills of exchange; to take no more than
per cent. on loans; 10 discount no paper
having more than $50 days to run no debt to
be renewed not to loan the United States at
any one time more than three millions, nor any
State more than 100000 10 contract no debt
longer than year; to issue no note less than
$40. Officers ofthe Institution to be prohibi.
ted from borrowing, directly or indirectly.
The books Of the Institution to be open at
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completed aud in full operation they will
probaly add more than thousand lnhabi-
tants to the population of our city and In,
crease its wealth to the amount OF several
hundred thousand dollars.-So much can
be effected by the enterprise of one indi-
vidual when rightly directed.
Strangers and others who may wish to
visit the tunnel above referred to, can do
so in few minutes, as it is not more than
a-mile from any Of the principal hotels.
Troy Wing.
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Correspondence of the commercial Advertiser.
WASHINGTON, June 18th.
DiSorganization of the HoaSe-Rules Re
considered Triumph of Mr.. WISE

no Business yet.
The House adjourned, to night. at half
past seven o'clock, in a state of unparalleled
confusion and agitation. The body IS IN
condition of total DISCRIMINATION, and the
worst feeling seems to be prevalent among
the members.
The success of of Mr.. Adams in over
throwing the 2Ist rule, which prohibits the
reception of abolition petitions, received a
fierce spirit Of opposition on the part OF the
Southern members,--Whigs Conservatives,
Locos and all. The Northern Locos play
fast and loose, and throw their votes where
they can do the most harm. Last week,
they went with Mr.. Adams, but 10 day,
with view to sow little rank poison
among the Wings, they concluded TO follow
Mr.. Wise. IL =.
Mr.. Adams carried his proposition by a
vote of Il2 to I04. But the whole body
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5 to the inspection Of the Secretary os
leasury. 10 committee OF either House
|0l Congress. to committee OF the stockholders
and to the Directors. The Branches not to
issue notes but may sell drafts not less than $40
The Bank not to suspend specie payment; not
TO pay any thing but coin or bullion for Its own
notes. The corporation to exist for twenty
wears.
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ceedlngs of this Council for the use of the
members.
I And the Convention adjourned TO meet at the
State House on the Wednesday following the
second Thursday OF October next.
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Resolution mainly approving of the 6
that Senator. Other Resolutions adoPteO
the meeting are published.--one against the
Distribution policy, another against National
Bank, third against Protective duties, 4th
against National Debt, 9Th, in favor OF the
Sub Treasury Bill.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-06-22

The New Hampshire Legislature convened
at Concord on Wednesday. The Senate was
organized by the choice of Josiah Quincy, for
President, Isaac L. Folom, Clerk and b.
Wiggin. Assistant Clerk. In the House,
John S. Wells of Lancaster was chosen
Speaker. Harry Hibbard, Clerk, and Albert
G. Austin, Assistant Clerk.
A friend from Concord, writes that the cleo
ton of Mr.. Wells is 'triumph of the liberal
locofocos or semi conservatives over the ultra
lists and radicals Of the Van Buren, party"
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LocoFocoIsM IN SOUTH CAROLINA The
Charleston Mercury is filled with the proceed.
ings ofthe opposition meeting recently held in
that city. Many speeches were made, mapy
letters received, report adopted. and com.
mittee chosen TO prepare an Address. The
Report. which we have read, sustains the opin.
ions Of Mr.. Calhoun and concludes with a
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HOUSE.
GENERAL BANKRUPT LAW.


Mr.. BRIGGS presented a petition from
the citizens of Massachusetts, praying for tho
passage of general bankrupt law, the refer
ence OF which he moved to the Committee on
the Judiciary, with instructions TO inquire into
the expectancy of reporting a general bank
rupt law at this session of Congress.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
Mr.. MATTOCKS. of Vermont, presented
the petition of Jonathan P. Miller and 16S
others, citiz,n and freemcn Of the 9th Con-
gressona! district in Vermont, praying for the
abolition Of slavery and the slave trade in the
District of Columbia and in the Territory of
Florida.
Mir. NJ. said he was not about TO present the
petition for the idle purpose of voting himself
against it, but he should present i. because he
believed in his soul that the prayer thereof
ought TO be granted, so as 10 relieve this land
of liberty from the national and damning sin of
slavery in this our owA bailiwick, the District
of Columbia. He presented The petition, and
moved that ii be referred TO select committee
consisting of one member from each State in
the union; and on the question Of reference he
demanded the yeas and nays.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD rose and objected TO
the reception of the petition.
After long scene of alteration upon the
subject, tbs question raised as 10 the reception
of the petition was laid on the table, yeas 155
noes %.
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The Custom House COMMISSION continues
without any diminution Of interest, and without
any lack of material. The fourth week of the
sitting commenced Monday morning. and the
place of meeting bas been transferred from the
Custom House building TO one Of the rooms in
the City Hotel. We believe that the three
weeks to come will develope as many impor-
tant facts as the three weeks past, and sins
enough have already been discovered to sink
a nation.
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1000 REV ARD
dec 2l-3t

Is obbkR About o'clock, on MONDAY !,
IL small room, adjoining the larae National en-
was entered by false keys, and case contaInin, man
valuable articles forced open. The following wrr.
The elegant Gold Snuff Box set with danop5.
IN n the nd was the letter A, in diamonds A Pr,A
ones. separate, presented by the mautn of Nnsc. :,
the President y y
AGold Scabhard-the sword was en, the sea-
bad doubtless doubled up
ne above reward will be paid for the recovery otc
articles and detection Of the robber
The room in which the articles yo,o L, MI
opened but few moments previous To tie rohGe,yf,
show the curiosity 10 visitors
HENRY l. ELLSWORTH.
Dec, Fl, 1871,
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ron rHE MADIsOsIAs,
LINES

OK HIS ExcELLEScr JoHS TYLER,
President Of the United States Of .lmeriea.
THEY said his free-born soul would cover,
They said his gallant form
Would sink-forever sink beneath
The fury Of the storm
Already rang those Boosting words
Already were unfurl'd
Their flags Of triumph to the winds
Above wondering world,
And taunt and eer and pale-eyed shame
Like serpents cooled around his name.
Where are the boasting rietors gomez
Where are their banners now
And where is he who would have torn
The laurel from his brow;
The mighty oak yet stands in'pride,-
Though troubled was the sky,
The enyious thunder rolling round
But passed the old tree by,
And still we see its branches, brave,
In all their ancient yerdure wave,
He lived not, vainly, for the hour
He lived not for the time
His great ambition pointed TO
Existence more sublime.
The meteor flashes on the cloud
An instant - then expires;
In steady, everlasting light
The stars have set their fires
So he, like those eternal spheres,
Would, stai-like, brave a thousand years.
Go on thou mighty veteran! Go
In Freedoms holy cause,-
And let thy glorious. atchword be
"THE COUNTRY AID HER LAws!n
unterrilied thy heart shall glow
With patriotic flame
Despite of all that ESyY throws
Around thine honored name -
Virginia adds another gem
To Glory's iadele ; diadem!
Spirit Of Hdrriso,
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monarchs learn to respect H. Even il lepuhl..
forms should never be established in Franc. Pr
Austria, and Russia, it will be a triumph bber
when despotlsm shall lose lis arbitrary charater =,
aspect Of paiernal rule, and freedom find er =,
guards in that common lar instinct which sh f,,,
upon oppression as upon something outraged 10 4
manily
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES Tor .y4Nr-lp,
1912.
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Let drawn number Sl5, I'd drawn number ssl3 "a
u 9 humner u 4th drawn number $40, and
lowest prize -.
Tickets only SIS Halves sl-Quarters 81.
Cert icates of packages Of 25 wholcs, $40 90
20 do 25 halves 55 on
DO do % quarters, q 80
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.-A great
~ Of beautiful articles, suitable for Christina h.,
sents, TO be had at Stationers' IIall-amonr.i h :,
are ladies' elegant work boxes furnished and II,
nished, dressing and travelling cases toilet M,
writing desks, embossed albums and port folio, ~
locks, card cases Of pearl, ivory, and she'll po -
Gil cases, perfumery, &C.. with many olh,r ar'''i
too numerous TO paricuarse
dec "a w. FISCHPp
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GRAND cAplrAl.s

lst drawn number SIG, second drawn nunb,r "a
thlrd drawn number SlI fourth drawn number
so, iith or sixth drawn number SIP, lowest ,rll
$40.
Tickets $40; Halves So Quarters 50 80
Certificates ofPockagcs of % Whole Tickets sl3o o..
20 do % Half do t., o.
40 do 20 Quarter do - M