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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-05-12
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

The Virginia Elections have terminated
disasterousy to the Wing cause. The
Locos will have a majority of about 90 if
not more. Although this result is to be
regretted by US still there is hope even in
defeat, because we know in many counties
in the State the disaster is brought about
by the apathy of the Wing party--iti is not
from an increase Of the Loco Foco party.
Wings of North Carolina learn lesson
from Virginia and every one of you deter
mine, that rain or shine, you will deposite
your vote in the ballot box on the 4th OF
Angus; next.
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We may refer to the speech again.
AS PREDICTED.

In 1887, when Mr.. Calhoun found it
convenient to break off from the Wing
party, it was surmsed by more than one,
that his object was to throw himself upon
the Loco Foco party to be taken up by
them, after the retirement of Mr.. Van Bu-
rem, as their candidate for The Presidency.
Many at that time thought that this would
never be the case, but when he made
friends with Mr.. Van Buren,, man he had
abused like plckpocket, and the man who
had been Instrumental in causing rupture
between himself and Gen. Jackson, all
doubt vanished. And now the drama is
about TO be consummated. A pamphlet
has been published and put forth as feeer
to bring the minds of the Loco Foccs to
his support, and it is currently reported
that the members of Congress from New
y ork are writing home that he is the
g strongest man the Democrats can bring
out for the Presidency" Nothing in our
life surprised US more than the change Of
Mr.. Calhoun--we had read his views of
tho mal-administration from which the
country was suffering, and the utter con-
tempt in which he held the individuals to
whomthe affairs of the nation were conGded,
and from whom, according to his opinion,
nothing beneficial for the country could be
expected. Was it not then, source OF
surprise that he should have changed
that he should for one moment be in favor
Of such a party, whom he styled as
Rogues and Royalists," yet such q
change did come over "the spirit of his
dream" Mr.. Calhoun is man of great
ambition and sclfshness and he could ney.
or be contented in party where he coulc
not be considered the Magnus Apollo, ant
all eyes be turned to him-therefore
knowing tina. Mr.. Clay was the choice o
every Wing he was aware there would b.
no chance for him as long as Mr.. Clay
should remain out ofthe Presidential Chair
and he saw no other chance then for tn,
success of his ambitious views but 10 breal
with the Wings and throw himself int
the arms Of the Loco Focos, and what rea
son does he give for this singular course
ofconduct, because "the rictorywoutd inure
NOT TO US, but erclusipelyto the benef
, of our allies and their cause"
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THE APPoRTIoNMENT BILL.

As we anticipated, the House of Repre-
sentatives has changed the ratio of repre-
sentaton from 60,500 to 50,l79, this num-
Der was adopted by SO small vote, 80 to
SO, that we expect it will again be chang
cd. Should this number be finally adopt.
ed North Carolina will retain her present
number Of representatives. Later intelli-
gence states that an amendment making it
imperative on the Legislature to District
the States was adopted-yeas 10l to 90,
and the ratio fixed as above and the bill
was passed and sent 10 the Senate for con.
currence.
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April %, 1872.
1870

Va The Jellersonian is out on Gov.
Morehead and Mr.. Badger because, hav-
ing Joined in 1923 in the abuse Of Mr..
Clay for what they supposed just cause
of censure and now, having seen their er.
ror they are disposed to praise him, of this
the Editor complains. Do sir let Others
have the same privilege with YOURSELF
You once abused the Loco Foco party and
thought with Mr.. Calhoun that they were
all set of "Rogues and Royalists," and
now you are hail fellow with them. They
changed without any prospect of being ben
Gifted, but can the same be said of your
self. We trow not. Which is the most
honest
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TIE CAPE FEAR INTEREST.

We observe in the last i" Standard" an
article copied from the " North Carollni-
an which charges that the interests and
rights of the Cape Fear Counties have
been surrendered and sold, in the appoint
ment Of members of the Internal Improve
mere Board. The Board consists of gen.
tlemen from GuiIford, Orange, and RAM
dolph--three Counties, if we know any
thing ofth trade Of the State, as intimate
ly connected with the Cape Fear interest,
as any that could be named. If there be
any cause of complaint as TO the compost
ton Of The Board, it is, that the Cape Fear
interest is the only one represented, rather
than that it has been slighted.-Ral. Reg.
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THEcusToM HOUSE INVESTIGATION

The House of Representatives on the
Goth ult. adopted a resolution calling upon
the President for the Report of the Com.
missioners for investigating the New York
Custom House. On the next day the
President transmitted all the Reports made
on that subject, and if rumor with her
thousand tongues does not lie we shall
have pretty kettle of fish 10 exhibit to our
readers.
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4)l5a,07e,a9i
s3a.nla.nn0
Giving an average of

Giving an average of s5S,ol9'ouo
From this aggregate, know il is said, in the
first place, the public debt is TO be deducted
What public debt II II was the boast and glory
OF General Jackson's Administration that the
public debt was entirely discharged by him, and
that he turned over to his successor an ample rev.
enue and treasury absolutely aforementioned
With the payment of what public debt, then,
does the Secretary credit himself2 Why, with
the debt of his own creation, and expects by the
financial legerdemain of giving the year lS4o
credit for the debt of 1882 and throwing the debt
of 1910 upon 1871, and not only keep clear
balance sheet for his own term, but to throw an
accumulated burden upon his successors, which
he charges upon them as extravaganza
The way that the Secretary attempted
to get round the enormous expenditures
was to charge the greater part to tempo
rary and extraordinary expenditures. y
Now, Mr.. Preston states that many of the
items charged under these heads are not
temporary nor extraordinary but be-
long TO all administrations. We give his
facetious account of the manner Of getting
round the expenditures in his own words
The voice of the People demanded an &C.
count, and the Executive came up to the examin.
alton with the affected swagger and frightened
effroniery of prodigal youth, catechised by his
irritated father, /" How is this, young gentleman
what means this extravaganza how dare yer
waste my money in such enormous sums ~
Good father" says the youth, "bo not in pas
sion you are altogether mistaken; you do moi
understand these things. Here are my accounts
| from which you will see that my ordinary ant
permanent expenses are very moderate. My
board is quite cheap my coat is out at the elbows
my washerwoman gets but two dollars month
"Indeed ~ excams the father, "this is very eco
nomical-it is almost mean but what have you
done with the money 7" ooh !" replies the in
genious youth, with the exulting consciousness
of a capital device, " oh, sir, that has been ex
pended on temporary and extraordinary subjects
that has gone for champagne and pate de-foi
gras at Boulange trinkets and love token
10 nistresses. and fines paid for street brawls.
So it will appear that this boosted re
trenchment was intended to blind the peo
ple to the real merits of the administration
and if by possibility, secure their re-elec
ton. But all would not do.
/ Gen. Harrison's Funeral expenses ais
formed prominent part Of his speech
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COUNTY CANDIDATES

We omitted in cur last TO state that the
Loco Focos had finally settled down on
ticket for Candidates for the Legislature
II is as follows: For the Senate-John
Walker. For the Commons-John Kirk,
DIR. J. w. Ross and Caleb Irwin.
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INTERESTING NEWS FROM FLORIDA

INTERESTING NEWS FROM FLORIDA.
The Z S. Steamer Col. Harvey, Capt.
Person, arrived yesterday from Florida
From an officer of the army, who came
passenger in the Col. Harvey, we learn
that there arc mol probably more, on fair
estimate, than ninety warriors left IN the
Territories of Florida. 4 portion Of those.
under Sam Jones a Prophet are now in tho
Everglades-the rest, under Halleck Tus-
tenuggee and a Creek chief Oteaka,
whose name now, for the first time, we
believe is entered upon the military an
nails, are at present in the cove of the
WithIaooochee. Col. Worth has planned
a most judlcious attack upon this strong
hold of the enemy, and the 18th April
yesterday was the day fixed upon for the
assault, which will be made by six different
columns of troops, who will concentrate
from as many different directions.
The substance therefore, of the whole
news received lately from the seat of war,
-, that hostlllties are very near conciu-
sion. Such IS the impression among the
officers Of the Army now in the field and
public opinion, which is more slow to de-
eide than those engaged in the conflict,
will soon arrive at the conclusion that there
is not much remaining to be done IN Flor.
da, in tie way of hostlities.
We may shortly expect important news
III relation to the attack made yesterday
of which VIC shall be early advised. II Il
confidently anticipated that at least con
siderable number of women aud children
will be captured.
BY private letter from our esteemed
Correspondent at Palatka, dated April | 3
we also learn that it is quite sickly among
the troops at Fort Mellon. In Consequence,
thereof the officers have sent their families
to Palatka, aud the troops, with the exeep
ton of small guard, were TO fall bacl
about four miles from the Port, to an ada
cent nine barren. The prevailing diseas'
is fever and ague.-Sardnaah Republican
April is.
A Mss in the 1.-The Cleyelan
Herald tells the following story, which W
copy for the benefit of atfectlonate youn
gentlemen. tits regular Virginia brea
down.
A young lady and gentleman were on
evening playing the "Graces," and thos
acquainted with this sport know that whe
the gentleman throws the hoop or rlnt
over the head of the lady, he has rigi
to a kiss. After playing sometime tn
gentleman threw the ring over the hea
Of the lady, and started for the kiss. Oh
ran and put out the light, went out OF III
room. into the kitchen, and told the coforf
girl, to 90 into the parlor and light II
lamp, and to open the door very quiet
and make as little noise as possible. III
girl did as she was ordered. Mr.. -
was waiting on his tlp-ioe at the door Il
good one ;"--as soon as the serVa'
arl entered the room, he caught her al
kissed her; and in moment heard M
- clapping her hands and laughiI
most heartily, because Mr.. ---- hsst
the cook.
Gentlemen should be careful about XII
sing the ladies' in the dark.
II is said that up TO 1889, the Aiighi
war cost the British Government Sot
10000, aud it has cost I5,0O0,OO0 CIV
~ year since.
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RHODE ISLAND.

The troubles in this State are not so
near ended as we anticipated in our last.
The suffrage party had determined to or.
ganize their Legislature and for that pur-
pose had invited all the volunteer compa-
MES in favor of the Peoples Constitution
to assemble in Providence on the Sd OF
May. The charter Governor had called
an extra session of the Legislature, which
adopted resolutions authorizing him to take
such measures as he may deem expedient
to the preservation of the public property,
and also appointing Board of Councillors
to advise with him as to the proper steps
to be taken in the present emergency
The two parties were TO commence legls-
lating, the Suffrage party on the 2oth ult',
and the Charter party on the 9th. no
forcible measures are to be commenced by
the Suffrage party, but if one drop of
blood is shed by their opponents, 1t is stated
to be their intention TO set fire to the town
of Providence. II is also stated that two
companies of United States troops have
been ordered TO Rhode Island by the Pre-
sident.
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CDarlnffR
Thursday, May ~, Is42.

FOR GOVERNOR,
j. Nj. MOrenead, of GuilfOrd co.
Election the 4th of August.
" Modification, Sir, is TREASON, and he
who advocates il TRAITOR TO our dearest
rights. 1 sag il on my iadipiduat respon
sibitity, and geatlemen may make the most
Of It, He pho endearors 10 foster the spi.
rit Of disunion deserves 10 erpiate his crime
upon the GALLONS, and thus go do,On
TO the pile dust, from Whence he sprung,
Uapept. unhonor'd, and unsung.'"
Extract from L. ID. Henry's speech in 1901.
FOR PRESIDENT,
HENRY CLAW 0f X pnanrLy
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rros THE CHARLOTTE JOURNAL

WILL m NC4N.s icAtf
In pursuance of previous appointment,
the Officers belonging 10 the 62d Resi-
ment of n. c. Infantry, met at the Court
House in Concord, on Friday the 9Th inst.
and on motion Col. VIM. A. Weddington,
was called to the Chair, and Capt Kirby
Pope was appointed Secretary. Col. John
Still then read letter addressed 10 the
Col. Commandant Of this Regiment from
the Officers of the 30th Regiment Of In
fantry, and concluded with a few very
brief and appropriate remarks in explana-
ton Of the object of The meeting-is which
he alluded 10 the necessity Of some concert
of action for the benefit of the Militia Of
this State.
On motion a Committee was then APP
pointed to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense Of this meeting. When the fol-
lowing were reported and unanimously
adopted, viz:
Resolosd, That this meeting heartily approve
of the proposed Military Convention TO be held
at Raleigh on the 4th of July next and that tho
following persons be appointed delegates 10 at
tend said Convention, viz Gen. VIM. G. Means,
Col. VIM. A. Weddington Col John Shinpoch,
Col. d. M. Barrnger and Capt. C. N. Price.
Resolped, That this meeting be published in
the Charlotte Journal and Carolina Waterman.
VIM. A. WEDDINGTON, Chairman.
KIRBY PorE, Secretary.
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Aep York Members of Congress bring.
ing out Mr.. Calhoun for the Presidency.--
While Mr.. Van Buren, Is approaching the
Hermitage by the round about way of New
Orleans, and the bends of the Mississippi,
oiling the wheels, all along the way, screws
are rapidly getting out of place here in the
Empire State. The Poughkcepsic Eagle
notices the fact, the like of which we have
noticed elsewhere, viz: that the member of
Congress from Duchess, is writing home,
that Mr.. Calhoun is the strongest man "the
Democracy can run for the next Presiden-
cy."-NeU York Express.
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The Creole Mutineers.-Capt. Baker,
of the Brig Morning Star, at this Port on
Sunday, from Nassau, N. P. informs us
that previous to his sailing, at special
Court OF Oyer and Terminer, at Nassau,
the nineteen mutneers and murderers of
the Creole were brought up and all dis
charged by proclamation, with liberty to
90 where they pleased,-Wil. Chronicle.
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Maine-TRe Boundary Question, The
Portland Argus, which is the official organ
of Gov. Fairfield, in confirmation of tAe
important rumor we gave yesterday, says:
. 1t is now pretty generally understood II
this quarter that Mr.. Webster has written
TO Gov. Fairfield, requesting him to call
forthwith an extra session of the Legisa-
ture, for The purpose of appointing COM
missioners to treat with Lord Ashburton
and the General Government on the north
eastern boundry question. 1t is also un.
derstood that Gov. Davis of Massachusetts
has been written to on the same subject,
and for the same purpose. '--Ne,o York
Express.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-26
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
THE SCHUYLKILL BANK.

II is said that Lewis the nancier s now in the city,
and ready to give history of his concern with the
SchuylkilI Bank in the issue of spurious stock Our
readers have already been informed that noHe pros
equi had been entered upon every prosecution against
him in our courts, and consequently that all legal
restraints upon HIM a Witness had been removed
1t his testimony should prove that IN the issue OF this
spurious stock he had acted merely agent and not
as principal and tina, the proceeds OF such issues had
been received by The bank, and not by himself, our
financial glories would shine brighter than ever
We have had an opportunity of knowing what Lewis
will say as witness, or rather what he has ALREADY
said as one and he will not probably contradict here
his own story told eisepheY. Our readers will re-
member the meeting of delegates from the banks OF
our city and county, at the Exchange, in June, 1885
which adopted resolutions for resumption on the 18th
of August following The Schuylkill Bank then
owed to the other banks of the city and county about
$500 900 and as in these circumstances, failure or
fnanciering was the alternative, suggestion was
made for raising $3.50, 900 in New York, on pledge
of Kentucky Bank stock, at four months. Accord
ingy an ope,-issue' was made in July, 1888, upon
which were obtained 100000. This process was
continued till the debt Of the bank to the other banks
was reduced from $500 900 to about 100000, all OF
which was due to the Bank of the United States,
which agreed to give time sufficient for collecting the
amount from the debtors Of the Schuylkli Bank. Al
this time it was believed in the Schuylkil Bank, that
the United States Baak and some of the large
banks intended to extend their loans, and that
the result would be an abundance of money
But as these banks were obliged to curail instead
of extending and as the United States Bank pressed
the Schuylkill Bank for its balance the latter "eh
the necessity of issuing more stock of the Kentucky
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From the Detroit Daily Times.
A PRESIDENT WITHOUT A PARTY.

And has it come to this, that the Chief Magistrate
of this republic to be reproached being Pres
dent acithom a party-the very circumstance which
should constitute the glory of an American PRESIDENT
We can scarcely believe it possible, that the above
sentiment was uttered by the distinguished statesman
to whom it is ascribed A President without par
ty Can it be, that term of reproach involving
sentiments solow and grovelng, could come from the
lips of one who, we have every reason to suppose,
has ever been actuated by the most exalted patriotism
the purest devotion to what he supposed to be the
great interests Of his counryhis ,ohole country A
President ,cithout party? What higher compliment
can be paid to the President of this great repubc
And what more opprobrous, in fact, could be said of
him, than that he was the tool of party
No but will you hoist the Tyler flag In regard
to the merits or dement's of Mr.. Tyer's administra-
ton we have nothing to say. We took up pen to
rebuke the vile sentiment quoted above, without any
regard to the individual from whom it came, or him
against whom it was uttered,
And here we would take occasion to say, that there
is nothing more despicably mean than that narrow and
bgoted party spirit, to whose distorted vision every
thing which does not wear its own livery, appears
odous. We have much more to say on this subject,
but cannot say it now.
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THE BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS.

The proceedings of Congress show that the
preparation bill, and is busly employed in dis
cussing the clauses of that pertaining to the
pay of the Army. 1t has not often happened,
of late years at least that these bills have been
brought up at so early period for considera-
ton they have been generally kept back as the
finale of the session while those involving
important principles of legislation have been
made to take the precedence. While the sys-
tenn exists of dating the fiscal year from the
first of January, the plan adopted at the present
session will meet the appreciation of all those
at least who are dependent in any way on the
Government for their support, and who feel the
delay in the passage of the money bills serious
inconvenience. Many, however, not having
the same interests, may not easily adopt the
same opinion. When the Appropriation bills
which must be passed and always will be pass
ed are brought on the tapis before others which
do not enjoy the same gertrude of passage,
the views which more appropriately belong
elsewhere are expended them and the de-
bates on them consume 80 much of the session,
that questions involving intricate principles Of
Government must be hurried over without suffi
cient examination, or not touched at all.
Thus it is now. 1t is important to vast
number of our citizens that the appropria-
ton bills should receive early attention but
it is at this juncture equally important at least
that the questions of legislation comprising the
whole interests of the whole country should be
carefully and cautiously considered. How much
time is left to investigate the Exchequer and
the Tariff? These subjects should be disposed
of in some manner during the present session
and this session, if usage is followed, is rapidly
approxmating to c,ose. While the currency
and the revenue are in the present condition,
the People will not be satisfied unless their Re-
representatives. show some disposition to act on
these Important questions. The early action
on the approximation bills may perhaps, by some,
be considered ominous of the fate ofmany mea-
sures proposed for the consideration Of the pre-.
sent Congress-but if it adjourns without doing
something more than INDUCING in discussions
on the regular annual appropriation bills, the
members who hold the power may anticipate
the loss of confidence which their Incidence, ter
giversation, or lrickery will deserve.
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1t is folly TO suppose that the People of the
North can be induced to join the ari-tocratic
monopolizers in their opposition to Republi-
can Administration. Neither Mr.. Clay, nor
Mr.. Van Buren,, nor both combined, will be
able to rally them against the present Chief
Magistrate. The union of those Presidential
candidates is looked upon with mistrust and sus-
plclon by the country. Their conference (now
going on at Ashland,) is spreading confusion
and dismay even among the ultras of both par
ties. The Bank men of the North remember
ing Mr.. Gays famous speech against the con-
sttutionality of such corporation) are fearful
that their sagacious champion will adopt the
Sub Treasury system. The ultra Democrats,
on the other had, knowing that MIR. Van Bu-
ren's fortune consists principally in sheep, are
fearful that he will become ali advocate of
high Tariff. And this apprehension is strength
ened by certain demonstrations of Mr.. Bucha-
nan in favor of protection in Pennsylvania.