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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1841-08-09
FRESH groceries, &c.

'I'IlE subscribers take pleasure in inluimng then
lii'nds that they are NOW IN receipt OF the lar
se' pau other assortment. recently purchased AT
lie present LOW PRICES; aud comprising evcty
"'''ce usually kept III ther line; togriuer wifh any
.''pe Day Goods;-a Of " hIoh lhey are determined
,osei' at the lowest market prices far CASH, or in
"a, tor all kinds Of COUNTRY PRODUCE
A"ey respectfully uvlle cal from laerf trends.
WALTON q ARNOLD.
July % "a
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TOCANAL C0sTgeACTOas~.

TOCAN Al CO ERA CEebEsS.
PROPOSALS will be received AT the Engineers
l. Office, IN Iynchhurg, I'LL the 7th day OF Sep
iember next, iar the construction ni Feeder at The
Lynchburg water works dan. Also lot The
sonry OF an Aqueduct, with wooden snprtsrrnclnre
over - Creek below Lock No. Is. Pans aud
Specifications OF the work may be seen al sad Office.
r. II. GILL,
"A. Engr. ofthe james River q kanash Co.
August s. rs
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ion Of the committee. be perceived that . powerful
squadron has become necessary for our psoeeiieQ
NJ ome ~ the employment Of our ships Of war has
hitherto hsen, or may hereafter be. 70, the proteeioa
OF our day aud commsrce abroad. This squadron
ought AT onceto be established, and, from tins Ia
tme. Increased. MS the means placed the Command
of the Department may permit. aud ,bs yssisua
objects connected with il, AZ pointed cut 10 the
report OF the Secretary, may best be promoted sR4
attained,
For this purpose, Tho committee report herewith
n bull appropriang the amount asked FOR ~ the
Secretary, aud recommend The adoption Of the fol.
loving resolution;
Rcsotuca, That the Secretary Of the Navy 10 here.
by directed to inquire into the expedisncy Of aid,ss
individuals or companies IN The cstabshmsnt q
lines Of armed steamers between acme Of OUT pviu.
eiPh nor .hern and southern ports. aud tn fersiea
ports 10 advertise for proposals 10, the sstsktiah.
meut & snch lines "a he may deem most impertsut
aud pta1tIcabls. aud report to this House ., The
next session OF Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

Remoral Of McLeod'S Iriol-Tho
March term Of Niagara Oyer and Term.
ncr having gone over, in consequence Of
an error OF the C!olk, il giving but FIVE
instead Of ten days noti,e of the drawine
Of the jury, McLcod's counsel made mo.
ton on the assembling Of the court Oh The
morning Of the 22nd March, for a ccrli9.
rari TO remove the same from the Overland
Tormincr, 10 the Supreme Courl, on an
affidavit setting forth some circumstances
attending the offence charged to have been
committed, and that difficult and compiled.
ted questions of law would arise on the trj
al. The counsel urged that at the Over
and Terminer, the presiding judge mi CHI
be ovcrruIed by The county Judges.
Judge Dayton declined allowing the Ger.
tiorari on the ground, as there was no al
legation Of improper bias on the part Of
the county judges, and that The statue al
lowed Of the correcting Of any error il the
Oyer and Iormincr by a bill OF exceptions.
The counsel added an affidavit in relation
10 The excitement which had existed in the
county on the subject. and the reason why
it was believed fair trial could not be had.
This was granted, and The court djourned
over to th3 afternoon. 10 give an opponu,
nifty to serve the writ if allowed.
During the intermiss:on the af1iday.s
were prepared, the certiorari allowed and
served on the court on their going in this
afternoon. The counsel will now in all
probability move the Supreme court to
change the venue 10 some Other county,
The Court granted 10 McLcod's counsel
two commissions-on for the examination
Of Mr.. Webster, Secretary of State, and
Mr.. Fox, the British Minister, and the 9th
or TO examine McNab and others in Upper
Canada. A condition was added. allowing
the people to join in the commission
Monroe Democrat
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13
MLEOD'S TRIAL.

by the omission Of the county clo,l
Niagara, jury was not legally drawn !,
tie trial of criminals this week at LoaI,,..
Hence Nc Lood could not have been ,.:',
if h would. The judges were there In,
Jory. Ills counsclappl;ed for and ob,q.,'I
orders tor commissions to issue for r,o,,
animation OF the Secretary Of state an4L
British Minister at Washington, and en MY
dry subjects o. her Majesty in Canad,
They also obtained an alowanr, or
ceriloIari as the lawyers term it. BIZ wr;..
We understand the trial Of the Indiciioa,', -
to be had before a circui, Judge, ora ;n4n'
ofthe Supreme Court like civil cansa i,
tween individuals. and not before'9nacrl, II,
latter lunct'onaries and the Judges Ct -"
County CoIrt,as Is usual ia criminal casa.
lie having been indicted before The conn.
court, he could not put in plea un,l Il,
sitting Of the Oyer and Tofmincr this wsaL
the county court not having power ,o,y~
him, could not receive his plea. Ilisd ran..
is OF The broadcast kind, being plea Of wet
guilty." He also gave notice of an anil.
cation to the Supreme court fer a chauseor
venue. We perceive some of the !c,c,
writer's abroad had INDUCED the assertion
that he would put il what in legal parlaace
IS called special plea 10 the jurisdiction
of the court-that is 10 admit the fac. Of
killing, and placing his defence upon lie
ground that he was acting by authority Of
The British government, or which is -
same thing under orders from officers If
the crown, who were vested with authority
omthc crown to direct the act 10 be dono
and therefore that it was not murder of
whih the state Of New York ouldcompiain.
1t is understood at Lockpot tia. lie
Chief Justice Of the state has consentelto
preside at the trial whenever it may take
place.
Our information thus far from IA source
that can be relied upon.
B4lJa1o Republican.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

TIL Buffalo Commercial orMonday even
ing says: "Our harbor and canal arc now
entirely free Of ice, it having all passed
down the river on Saturday evening last"
With this free outlet, and fair wind, a
few more days will witness the entire dis
persion of the field Of ice now floating upon
the Lake. Craft are advertised to leave
Cleveland this day westward, ice permitting
and Capt. Walkers steamer, the Great
Western, leaves that place for Chicago on
the 18th inst. Steamboats, were also adycr-
tised to leave Detroit for the latter place this
day.
At the time Of putting the Observer TO
press the wind was blowing from the west,
and the lake opposite this place was clear
Of ice.-Erie Observer, April 3.
BUFFALo fIARBoB.-The ice was NOV
ing out on Saturday morning. The lake
further up was still embargoed
At Erie, 80 miles above, the Lake IS
entirely free from obstruction.
At Dunkirk, on the oath, stiff south
wester was fast breaking up the ice in the
lake. Last year the Gen, Scott arrived al
that port on the 9th March from Detroit.
Navigation TO that point must be much later
this season.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

the Spirit of the Lord has decended, and
another revival is in progress there. A
similar meeting has rccentyly been held
at Green Bay, with highly favorable re-
suits about 20 conversions
In the church among the Stockbridge
Indians, also meeting has been held, anG
an interesting revival is the result.
In Mount Pleasant, revival commenced
in connexion with installation OF Pastor,
IN December, and in two or three weeks,
about 40 were led to embrace the Saviour
The interest still continues.
at Beoit, Il season Of refreshing has
been enjoyed, 40 were led to embrace tie
Saviour.
In PlatteviIle and Potosi, in theiW estcrn
part of the Territory, the Lord revived bis
work, and precious Blessing followed
Several conversions in the former place,
and in the latter, a church was formed in
conneXion with the revival consisting of ~
members.
AS the fruits ofthesc gracious vstatons
many grevious hacksiders have been re-
claimed, the tone Of piety elevated in the
churches, and over 500 souls con yerted
and gathered unto the fold of Christ.
But while we rejoice in the prosperity
of Zion, we have reason to fear that in
some churches, ''ther glory has departed"
and are called upon to lament a sad de-
cline. Christians, ia many places, have
forgotten their solemn and broken-hcarted
confessions, and we have reason to cry,
"wlit thou not revive us again"
The convention would close this narrative
by calling on the churches under their care
to thank God, and take cou:age-to re-
new the dedication of themselves TO his
service, and labor with untiring efforts for
the salvation of souls.
The above narrative was presented and
adopted at the annual meeting Of the Con-
yention, held at Racine in February, AMI
ordered to be published.
STEPHEN PEET, Stated Clerk.
March 22nd. 1871.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13
CIRCULAR.
DEPARTMENT or STATE.

4'A@i n II n IN 1 OE 1DIAJE.
March 20, 1871.
To the Hon. TrouAs EWING,
Secretary Of The Treasury:
StR:-The President is Of opinion that
it is a great abuse 10 bring the patronage
Of the General Government into conhc.
with the freedom ofeGec;ions; and tina. tbs
ought to be corrected whenever it may have
been permitted TO exist, and to be prevent,
cd for the future
He therefore directs that information Be
given to all officers and agents in YOU.
Department of the public service that par,
tlson interference in popular elections
whether Of State officers or officers Of this
Government, and for whomsoeycr OF
against whomsocvcr it may be exercised,
or the payment Of any contribution or as
sessmcnt on salaried or official compcnsa-
ton, for party or election purposes, Wi.
bo regarded by him as cause Of removal
1t is not intended that any officer sha
be restrained in the free and proper e1-
preston and maintenance Of his opinion
respecting public men and public measure
or in the exercise, 10 the fullest degree, 0.
the constitutional right Of suffrage. But
persons employed under the Governments
and are paid for their services out of the
public Treasury are not expected 10 take
an active or onicjous part in attempts to
influence the minds or votes Of Others;
such condnct being deemed inconsisten!
with the spirit Of the Constitution, and The
duties Of public agents acting under it; ana
the President is resolved, SO far as depend'
upon him, that while the exercise of the
clectice franchise by the people shall be
free from undue influences of official SD
ton and authority, opinion shall be free
among the officers and agents Of the Co
vcrnmcnt.
The President wishes it further 10 be un'
derstood, that from all collecting and DIS
bursting officers prompiiludo in rendering
accounts, and entire puncIuality in paying
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

opinion and freedom of political action, is
what every American believes to be right,
still it must be admitted there may be ex-
ccsses, land imprudent zeal growing out Of it.
Among the candidates which have been
more directly brought before the people,
Martin Van Buren, has been nominated IN
formal manner by the Legislature of the
State of Missouri, candidate for President
for the year 1914. Gov. Reynolds Of Mis-
souri, has addressed letter TO the Elk Pre-
sident, informing him Of the nomination,
soliciting anexpression of his wishes on the
subject. Mr.. Van Buren, has addressed
reply, in which expresses himself conten-
ted with his past promotion to office in the
highest gift Of the people, and says, 81
have enjoyed that privilege long enough to
satisfy my utmost ambition" He is I'M
eefstood to say however that he does not
decline the nomination, if the people shall
so will it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13
An examination OF the house Of Wright

An examination OF the house Of Wright
& Co., the bankers, took place on the 9th,
before the Court Of Bankruptcy. The
amount Of their liabilities is ascertained TO
be G83O, 900, and the assets about G43O,-
600, thus producing but fifty per cent, in
stead Of seventyfive which was expected
three months ago. Some transactions
would appear far from respectable to say
the least Of them. Among the items Of
Indebtedness is Col, 900 due to parties for
whom they held government stocks IN trust
which they had disposed Of for their own
necessities. -Ncw World.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

We mentioned last week the appointment of Gen
Daniel Ilngunin Of this village, the office of Mar
shall OF the district of Wisconsin. This appointment
will doubtless be regarded udcious one and salts
factory 10 the political friends of Gen. II. through
out the country. The public services rendered by
Gen. II. during the last war, eminenty entitled him
to the favorable regard Of the President lie disln-
gushed hmselfas "a brave and meritorous officer AT
the battles of Queenstown and Lundy's Lane. Tc
was the companion Of Gen. Scott in arms, and with
mm was taken prisoner by the enemy. ITl3 services
were publicly acknowledged by his superior officer
and approved by his country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

Extra Session Of Congress.-The twen-
ty-seyenth Congress of the United States,
will assemble at Washington city pursuant
TO the proclamation Of the President of the
United States, on the DIST day of May,
next The people Of the United States
will doubtless look forward TO this event,
with much interest, as many considerations
connected with the future welfare of the
country, will be brought before the repre-
sontatives Of the people, which in their Ill
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

In another column viii be found detailed accoun,
of the loss of the packet ship Governor F,nner.
The public press is called upon almost G-Iy, 10 re-
cord accidents companied by loss of human life
but seldom indeed, and We wish ii were sill more
seldom, is it called upon record an accident. so de
strucye in lis nature, truly hear-rend,ng as Til
Let the reader, If possible, imagine TO himself the
wild horror that mus, have swept across the m rs Of
the fated crew, The water which followed The con.
cussion, upon them in their births. Reused from
their slumbers, what n moment must that moment of
consciousness between the calm repose of nature and
the dreaded sleep of DEATH have been The vague
approximations Of years concentrated in one momen,
when death no longer phantom in the distance,
bat an immediate and unavoidable realty; when
hie dearer 10 each individual! pessessar than worlds
must be at once surrendered Death al all times is
sufficiently terrible, but what additional! terros belong
TO it under such circumstances, when the individual
steps from health and hope, through one moment of
bitter consciousness into the grave The passengers
were Principally emlgrans, represented to be gene
rally men of considerable property, who with indus
try and ability, were seeking home in the new
world, with comforts that were denied them in the
old. Any one can imagine the buoyancy Of feeling
attendant, under such circumstances, when the emf
him, with his family around him, starts again in Ii
as in youth 1t is then that life Is peculiarly dear
and death terrible. We can readily conceive the pc
culiar thoughts of the emgnnts when with fair
winds and staunch shp,ihey stool upon The deck or
leaning over the shpsside strained their cyostoward
the west, the home of their ANTICIPATION. They
watched with pleasure the sun sink in the wave and
dreamed of a time when his declining beam would
gid the summit of their own cottage home them
selves ireemen, and owners Of the soil they TILED
How little did they think they looked upon that sun
for the last tme-that the wave " hch bore them so
gaIiantly onward would, before another morning
roll It's tumult over their graves But so it is and il
affords, indeed, melancholy theme for reflection :;
and teaches us in language not to be misunderstood
that 'in the midst of life are in DEATH" and that
when our hope is greatest and life dearest. we may
be called hence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

Neat President.-Howevor premature
the agitation Of the next Presidency of the
United States may appear, it seems the
subject will not be suffered to sleep and
however desirable respite Of some year
or two from the presidential warfare might
be, the people will scarcely have time TO
breathe freely, before entering upon ano-
Their political campaign Nopeople in the
world have probably stronger propensity
for political action Than the people of the
United States: this arises chiefly from the
peculiar nature of our institutions. a pco-
pie left 10 the free exercise of self govern
ment, and 10 the choice of their agents in
accomplishing their wishes, very naturally
fee' deep interest in the affairs of state,
as we'll as an earnest desire for the triumph
Of their principles. This free exercise of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

During the course of the ensuing business
season, the improvements in the way Of
building at Milwaukee, Racine and South
port, are likely TO be quite extensive. The
growth Of these towns will doubtless
be great, even though laboring under the
serious disadvantages incident to a want of
harbor Improvements. And what is better,
it will be healthy growth, such as the
increase orthier business their increasing
trade with a steadily increasing interior
population, demands.
The enterprising citizens Of Southport
have commenced the erection of Il wharf,
to extend some rods into theLake, at which
10 calm weater, vessels, aud steamboats,
will be able to discharge and receive, with
out difficulty, freight and passengers.
Mad son Enquirer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN.--It is said
important dispatches were brought by the Caledonia
from Great Britain to the British Minister, at Wash
ington These dispatches, it is believed at Wash
ington, Of pacific character. though as yet, no.
thing is definitely known Of their import. Itappears
that the affair of Mcleod has created some discus
sion IN England, but serious difficulties with this
country arc apprehcnded, according 10 the tone of
The British journals
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

York, the information derived is sufficient
to abate all panic and alarm
The genera! condition of the Banks is
as follows:
Amount of securities par value s6,752, 957
Notes IN circulation 5,446, lib
Excess OF securities l,236,i4i
This statement allows all the bills which
have been countersigned by theCons proller.
to be in actual circulation The Journal of
Commerce says it is fair 10 presume that
one fifth Of the bills delivered 10 the Banks
by the Comptroller are on hand, Taking
this then as the basis Of calculation, the
excess of securities at par, above the actual
circulation, is 50, $50, OGG. A more heal
thy condition Of Banks in the aggregate
can not be produced, than is shown by this
exhibit of ,he Comptroller.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

Innate results, will be attended with good
Or fraught with evil. The reason set forth
IN the proclamation for converting an ex-
ira session, is contained in a single SEN
iencc, viz: " Sundry important and weigh
t. matters, principally growing out Of the
condition Of the revenue, and the finances
Of the country" Although the grounds
assigned for a call Of Congress, are en-
qraccd in few words, yet those few
words, open 4 wild and extended field OF
legislation. Legislation affecting the re-
venue and finances of the country, is al
most illimitable, and brings into question
all those measures, which have been the
subject of political agitation during the last
half century. The tariff, national bank,
government loan, the issuing Of treasu-
ry notes, the sub-treasury, the public lands,
&c. &c, have all direct bearing on tne
subject matter, contained in one sentence,
of the Presidents procla nation.
Sufficient has been developed Of the in
tended policy Of the new administration,
to justify the conclusion that the chatter
ing of national bank, and a repeal of the
sub-treasury, will be urged upon the con-
Sideration Of Congress. \ modification Of
the tariff, viii be strcnuously insisted upon
by majority of the northern States, but
whether the administration will favour any
considerable augmentation Of impost du-
ties, is mere matter Of conccture-at
least Gen Harrison has expressed no OPT
mons, publicly defining his position on this
subject. In our opinion on no one matter,
will Legislation in Congress, be more likely
to excite fearful animosites, and strong
local feeling, than that Of the tariff. Blu,
however dangerous its agitation may ap-
pear TO the peace Of the Union, it mus
nevertheless be brought before Congress,
before the expiration oe another year
Nearly all the New England States, have
gwen an expression through the.rrespec-
tive legislatures, by The passage OF strong
resolutions in favor Of the modification of
the tariff: their representatives in Congress
can dc no less than urge the will of their
constituents.
To say nothing Of our conflicting rela-
lions with Great Britain the present adj
ministration will have occasion for the ex-
ercise Of all its wisdom, alignment, and dcs-
crction, to guide our national affairs in
safety. With respect to the necessity of
calling an extra session of Congress, at
this iunciure Of our national affairs, there
will Of course be difference Of opinion.
The calling Of extra sessions is not with
out precedent in our political history
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James
Madison and Martin Van Buron, have left
on record the precedent Of calling con-
gross together for special purpose.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13

FIRE BANKS OF New YoRK.-Consid-
cradle excitement has recently existed, not
only in the State of New York, but the
panic has reached the far west, relative TO
the reported insecurity and failure of ma
ny Of the banks, created under the gem
cral banking law Of the state. Like many
other panics common in these times, there
appears to be no good cause for alarm, as
to the stability Of the Free Banks Of New
York. 1t is evident thatman Of the stock
holders in these institutions have found it
an Improbable investment of capital, and
that the expectations of realizing a profit
from this species Of banking, have not been
met. But be this as itmay, the people are
secure. A more republican and Judicious
system of banking, was never put in ope-
ration in any State of the Union. Those
who arrogantly enquire, what better are
the red backs" of New York than the
"wld cat" of Michigan, betray their ig-
norance, or their audacity to pervert truth
From tabular statement recently publish
ed by the Comptroller Of the Stale of New
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-04-13
TELEGRAPH.
Southport, CIV. IT, April ID, 1s4i.

APPOINTMENTS DY THE Posi- MASTER GENERAL.
JARED LAKE. TO be Post Master at Southport, Ra-
cine CO. w. T., vice, K. B. TowSlee, removed.
ELIAS SMITH, to be Post Master at Racine, Racine
co. w. r., vice, B. b. Cary, removed
DAVID BRIGHAM, TO be Post Master at Madison,
w. T., vice, John Catn removed.
y. GRIDLKY, to be Post Master at Plateyille
Grant co. w. t., vice, ID. Kendall, removed.