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THE TARIFFS AND THE S0UTu.

In the House of Representatives, yesterday,
MIR. White, Of louisiana submitted a memorial
OF the sugar planters ofthat State. This docu-
ment. very numerousy signed, and which was
also presented in the Senate on the preceding day,
is the product Of a Convention recently held at
Donaldsonvilie. 1t exhibits he melancholy con-
diHon, bordering on utter ruin, to which the SUI
gar-gfowinS interest is reduced under the opera
ton Of the act of 1893. The statistics are taken
from public documents and other authentic sources
1t results from this expose that the profits of the
culture are now almost nothing, and can scarcely
be estimated at more than per cent. on the
aggregate capital invested. 1t shows progress
sive decrease in the sugar plantations of the State,
and that the entire interest is threatened with am
limitation. The memoralists maintain the mt
tual dependence each other Of the different,
branches of home industry. and describe the de-
basement of the sugar growth as contributing ex-
tensveiy to the actual depression of the products
OF other States, for which great and active de-
mand is created by the sugar culture in Louis-
ana.
The memorial concludes in favor of a wise sys-
TEN OF discriminating duties, and earnestly prays
Congress to rescue them, while it nav be vet
time, from impending destruction. The memo
rail- drawn in spirit of moderation, and its
views and reasonings deserve serious considera-
ton 10y those Southern gentlemen, especially,
who so stoutly impugn all Observation-Disclosures
Int. Of Saturday.
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THE STATE DEBTS

tuesday last, Mr.. C.. Johnson came out boldly
on me subject of the assumption Of the Debts OF
me States by the General Government. He gave
nouce 'nat should the clause in this bill which
went to continue distribution together Win rove.
,aii he should take the earliest practicable mo.
no;n. apply for leave to introduce bill to ap-
~ 80. oo"1,t.e..'oners TO ascertain the amount of
assumn,;on hy the the" s ysw TO prepare for their
piedging ti'o proceeds OF the public ana
fDp liquidation. This was the result Of no eau
Gus deliberations. of no party dictation he had
consulted with neither the Wings nor the Van
sIfen men, nor the exclusive friends of the Pre-
sident." He acted for himself. Unbranded by
any, and he asked gentlemen 10 pause till such
OH should have been introduced, and till thew had
heard the arguments adduced in support of it.''
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THE OPERATION OF THE VETO POWER

The OPERATION OF THE VETO POWER.
The Philadelphia North American asks the
following pertinent question: "Why has lie Le-
gislafUe branch Of Government the po,cer of origi-
mating at all, if its measures must be shaped 10
| meet tie opinions of the Erecutipe?"
Every days experience brings this question
more and more palpably before the friends Of free
government, and itpresses with an urgency which
Will require an answer to be given without far.
ther delay.
Under the present use or abuse of the veto
power, that department of Government which wa
Unsigned ~ De Legislative, has, n, 10 oil i,npor
tant measures, nearly ceased to be so. Instead
OIL asking the simple question, will this or that
measure be beneficial to the country, the Repre-
sentatives Of the States and the People spend
most of their time in considering what measure
Will prove acceptable to the President, and the
two Houses of Congress have degenerated into
mere chambers for the registration of Executive
edicts.
This must be the case whenever political mar.
ties are nearly balanced, DIS long as the veto pow
er exists in its present shape. An unprincipled
and designing President, knowing that two-tliirds
cannot be found to reverse his decree, will always
make his veto power felt in every important act of
Legislation. Coupling this power with the pat
ronage Of his o1ice-wth the means and applian-
ces which he possesses of purchasing adherents
it will be wonderful if even the form of a Re-
publican Government can be much LONGER nre-
served.-Pet. Int.
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From the Kanawha Republican.
LEWlSBURG CONVENTION

The spirit of the West is up in earnest On the
subject OF representation. The peopleare MOVING
with cool deliberation and great zeal. The pro,
ceedings of meetings appointing delegates to the
Lewisburg Convention, in Braxton, Nicholas,
Fayette, kanaw ha and Mason, have already been
published in this paper. We learn that, WAYNE.
Monroe, Montgomery and Roanoke have also ap-
pointed their delegates; GreeDbrier appoints hers
next Monday Giles, Mercer, Allegheny, Bath.
Pocahonsas and Harrison are moving. Logan
was expected TO appoint her delegates on Monday
last We have been little disappointed in not
hearing OF some movement in Jackson and Cabell.
We shall near from the North West in a few
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IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.

IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
We learn by letter from Washington, that "a
rumor was prevalent there, which was believed
to be well founded, that MIR. WEBSTER and Lord
AsHBuRroN, with the assent of the Maine and
massachusetts, commissioners, have agreed upon
treaty adjusting all the questions between this
country and Great Britain, Except the matters
relating to the Oregon Territory,) ON sa,isfacto-
ry basis. 1t was expected that the treaty would
be sent to the Senate for confirmation early this
week. This is good news, and will be hailed
with great satisfaction by the country.
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SAYINGS AND DOINCS AT WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the U. S. Gazette.
WAsHINGToN, JUNE 10. lie

WASHINGTON, JUNE 10, 1912.
For some days past, we have had rumours of a
treaty being in progress here between certain
singh contracting powers in the political world.
perhaps 1t would be right if l should name him
acting on behalf Of himself and other Loco Focos.
experimenting that Mr. Calhoun is getting the
vantage ground or weather-gage of Mr.. Van Bu-
rem, and deslrous, moreover, of returning to those
Eiyslan fields of"spoils," of which they have such
! pleasant recollections Of plenty and endowment
has proposed to the Captain treaty, offensive
and defensive, upon something like the following
basis.
iS'. ."o rv-.~-~ 30
Ders oil the cabinet, and the appointment of Mr.
stevenson, Mr.. Marcy, and perhaps one other per
son, in their places.
=. The removal of the Wings from office, and
'he appointment of Loco focos-true and faithful
od. ne captain TO veto the Tariff bill shonlL
IL pass win clause saving the Distribution Az,
9TH. In case Mr.. Calhoun shall he found -, y"
loo strong Tor Mr. Van Buren,, the Cant,;n ~ ~
nominated as President, and Mr.. Wriubt. or soms
olher good man, as Vice President The Captain.
however GOES not understand that there is anv sin
go. ~ ~ Contingency In the matter, but the other
parry mas mental reservation on this point
10 this protocol both s.the hiph eonirac,i,,
powers says rumor, agree. But before it shall
oseoine binding on the Captain, he is to be sails
heu ,hd' the Senate can be so far manaoed or co
cured as 70 insure the confirmation Of nominations
na"uo III iuhiment OF The above treaty convention
OF copaftnership, because, unless this can he &C.
Compiished the whole plan is frustrated. and pei
tner OF 1.-THE high contracting powers" will be able
10 perform their respective engagements, and both
would be precisely in the condition of the neoro
VINO went 10 hear "Massa Whit6eld'' preach and
uIu not mo out his mistake till he had rolled him
sen al over In the COW yard sail for nossin.''
give you the above as a rumor:-how much !
ruin there may be in it, cannot precisely tell
out u Is very far from being without foundation |
preliminary discussions and negotiations, have !
no doubt, have been going on; wEat they may
Gene TO or end in, ''we shall see."
WAsHINGToN. Goth June. 1912.
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OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN, ,
ore, June rs, 1912, 8 u. Nj. {

DUEL BETWEEN THE HON THOS r. MAR
SHALL AND COL JAMES w. WEBB.
The duel between the Hon. Thos. f. Marshall.
of Kentucky, and Col. Webb, Of tho New York
Courier, took place on Saturday morning soon az
ter Tour o'clock, on tho State Line between Della
ware and Pennsylvania, nor far from the village
OF Newport. On the first fire Mr.. Marshali's
pistol went of before he had raised it, and MIR.
Webb's pistol exploded almost at the same mo-
ment, both balls striking tho ground. At the sec
ond fire Mr.. Marshall's ball struck Col. Webb in
tho Leg passing through but cutting no artery. Col
Weoo immediately fell TO the ground (his pistol
having been previously discharSed) and the mat
ter here eaded.
Mr.. Marshall and his friends arrived in this ci-
~ OH Saturday afternoon.
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PLAIN TALK.

Among the letters from invited guests to
Clay Barbecue, we find the following from Mr..
lrpie't OF the House Of Representatives
WASHINGTON, June 9, 1s42.
Gentlemen-l have received with qualification
and return my thanks for your polite Invitation 70
attend Barbecue to be given 10 MIR. CLAW ON the
9th inst; and regret cannot be present TO as
s's' In paying 70 mat most distinguished states-
honorable TO him and those who pay it-whohave
| adhered to their principles and to him thro,oh
every vicissitudc. For il was not mon, tr,,s e.,
the days of Hubibras, that there was certain set
of patriots,
.'Who, at once by ShcrG's shears,
Lost both their patriotism and ears.''
Than 1t is true OF politicians of the present
tine, that they never lose their admiration OF Mr.
Clay until they have first abandoned their Whip
principles.
The treason OF the acting President TO the
principles and party which brought him into pow
er, has placed gulf between him and his former
Wing friends, filled with water worse than Lee
thean, Tor those who pass it to him, seem not
only TO forget, but to hate their former political
principles and friends, even more than they do
their former political opponents. And never was
the frmness of Mr.. Clay more to be admired
than on that day when he had gone as far on the
subject oil the currency, to compromise with the
Executive, as he believed his country's GOOD
would permit, he refused to yield another inch:
although he foresaw that he thereby added the
President and his party to the number Of his enc-
mics. And II must be borne in mind, that the
strength, or rather the weakness, of that party
was then unknown. 1t is true, tho weakness and
vacillating policy of Mr.. Tyler have kept it from
being very formidable.
But gentlemen, there are few ills wholly uu-
mixed with good, and our present position, and
the ills we are compelled to endure, from the want
OF wise and efficient Executive, will not no
without It's advantage to the country, by teach
ing us not again to put man of straw on tho
ucket Tor Vice President. To inculcate this prin--
ci?ie' offer the following sentiment:
May there never be another man of straw nut
on wing ticket for Vice President--Modersi
Improvement has shown that Brick can be made
OF Clay, without straw ;--three years hence, wc
VIII show that d President can also.
Your obedient serv't.
PHILIP TRIPLETT.
Zen. Leslie Combs, and other gentlemen of
the Committee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

A lawyer who was sometimes CoreetCi,l.
having been engaged TO plead Inc cause Of an
offender, began by saying i know the prisoner
at the bar, and he bears the character of being
a most consummate andimpudcnt scouudrer-e
here somebody whispered him that the pri-
soner was his client, when he immediately add.
ed, But what great and good man ever lived
who was not calrmniaied by many Of his con-
,emporaTies =
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

The report about Cabinet changes is adverse
to-day to MIR. Stevenson's prospects. The Cabi-
net will be made up without his aid. MIR. Up
shur takes Mr.. Webster's place-who takes Mr..
Everetts IN England-who takes Mr.. Cass's at
Paris-who-comes home. This is the latest O.
dition.-Whig Of Friday.
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MIR. CLAY AT HOME.

hat other man, (remarks the Lynchburg Vir-
gn'an) within the broad limits of the Union, could
procure such an enthusiastic verdict of the jury o,
the rieinagc, in his behalf, as that which has been
rendered by the neighbors Of Henry Clay? No,
one. There is an old saying, that "a Prophe,
hath no honor in his own coun,ry;" but the adage
seems to be reversed the case of Mr.. Clay, who
is most honored by those who best know him
Well may he be proud of such tribute, from
such people!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

The Boston Atlas, whose views may be pre-
sumed to be In accordance with the manufacturers
oil New England, says; "No Wing desires tbe
establishment of such Tariff as would onera,e to
ProhiOit the importation of any article which is
now an Ingredient of foreign trade" We are in
'aVor' continues the Atlas) of raising money for
revenue alone, and in SO doing, we are for dis
eliminating in such amanner as 10 protect our do
neshc labor" This, and only this, we believe to
be the desire of the Whigp party in this part Of the
country"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

~ The Wing Convention in Georgia nomi-
mated the following candidates for Congress-
the election in Georgia being by general ticket !:
Roger l.. Gamble, Richard w. Habersham, Tho
mas Butler King, Richard II. Wilde, A. IT.
Kenan, A. II. Chappel, P. II. Snead, and "A.
r.. Wright. The four first named are members
Of the present Congress.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

" A meeting of the young men of New
York is called by the Wing Young Mems State
Central Committee, to assemble at Auburn on the
@hh OF July. One of the first measures conten-
plated is the nomination of Henry Cav for tho
next Presidency--in favor of whom a mio,,,v ON.
thusiasm is breaking forth in the Empire State, rs
well as in other parts of the country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

u The Masonic celebration Of ST. Johns
day. by Staunton Lodge and neighboring bre,h-
rem passed oifvery agreeably and handsomely
There were upwards of fifty masons in the pro.
cession, which moved through the PRINCIPAL
streets OF the town, preceded by the Staunton
Band. The religious exercises at the Cburcb
were conducted by the Rev. MIR. BuReEss.-Mr.
SMITHS address was excel!ent.-A cow of !,
we understand, has been solicited nv the I.odoo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

The Western mail Of yesterday brought us news
OF the death of Brigadier General Henry Akin.
BON, OF the Army of the United States a brave
and good man, and an excellent officer. He was
a naive OF the State of North Carolina, aged
about sixty years at the time of his death. bavin~
entered the Army with the rank of Captain. iSS
July, 1908, and commanded regiment of Inran.
try Tor the last eight and twenty years-Naf. LnL
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THURSDAY, JUNE 80, 1912.

AZ The following ecntlcmon were recommend
ed for appointment as Magistrates by the County
Court of Augusta, on Monday last JonN MAR
SHALL McCuE, DAVID S. BELL, John G. Fulton,
JAMES MARTIN, ROB ERr p. BRowN, SAMUEL III.
BELL, and JOHN NEWTON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

A bill has passed the Senate of Pennsylvania,
providing for the disposal Of the line Of State works
from Philadelphia to Piasburg, to an incorporated
Company, for the sum Of 81 5000, 900, one halfof
which sum is to be subscribed before the bill takes
effect.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

Mr.. VIM. Beal, of Boston, pyrotechnis:, has
invented an expanding cannon ball. This ball.
when discharged from 80 FOUNDER, will expand
tne instant 1t eavs the cannon, from three TO four
Ieet, and is capable of destroying the whole main
ngglng oil ship, and would cut down four men
standing abreast in the field. This ball was
examined at Washington, last week. bv the Pro.
sioen', Mr.. Upshur, Secretary Of the Navy, apG
several naval and military officers, who pronounce
ed 1t very singular and Ingenious invention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

The opinion is held by some that if no new
fore the 3Oth Of the present month. mo duties m
imports can be collected, and that all goods will
come in duiy free. This will DO FaeE TeApg in
perfection.
Gov. Dorr. it is reported, is making another
effort TO re-establisI' himself. Gov. King has Or
dered out 5000 men to crush tie insurgents at
the frs, move.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

W Inc examination of the pupils in the Blind
" apartment OF the Virginia Institution, on Friday
last, gave very high qualification to all who wit.
messed ii. The evidences afforded by all the pu-
pills OF advancement and proficiency in their vari-
Gus studIes-such as reading, arithmetic, geogra-
Phy' music, &c.-were not merely astonishing
iof blind persons, but would have been creditablc
10 any equal number of scholars who were in the
enjoyment OF all their senses. Indeed, we could
not heip asking ourselves, during the examina-
hon,-i1ow is this! And does it not suqrest
that there is something greatly defective in the
system of education as practised in our schools {,
The subject is certainly worthy Of investigation.
IL is not enough to say that the want of sight is
made up to the blind by their ixedness of at,en-
tion--for the inquiry must arise at once whether
the best means used in our schools for the
proper cultivation Of that facuty-and, if not.
IL Is most serious defect in the system.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

~ The Williamsport Banner states ,b,, c,I
wm' Easily, Of Washington city, has construct.
cd steamboat on an improved plan, which he
intends running regularly on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, between Washington and u,ncoo1,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

;. Amos kendal!'s paper at Washington has beer
discontinued Tor want Of support. Amos is dc
cIdedly Tin the scar and yellow leaf,
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Com"ander Lery-'The Washington Cores
pondent Of the New York Herald wri,es

The President has disapproved of the sentence
OF the Court Martial in tile case Of Commando
Levy. The Court sentenced him 10 he dismissed
from the Navy, and the Secretary approved Of the
sentence. Inc president has reinstated him in
the service; but he is to remain undcr snznonsio,
one year, without pay.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

The bill to continue in force to thee first of Au-
gust next the existing duties on imports, which
some days ago passed the House of Representa-
tives yesterday passed the Senate, by "a votes to
10, after being amended SO as to save the Land
Distribution Act, but to suspend the distribution
OF money under it until after the first of August.
This amendment requires the assent ofthe House
OF Representatives, which it will doubtless re-
ceive, as It takes away supposed objection to the
theblll, without changing its principle.--Nat. Int
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30

The John Randolph Will case is to be tried
again at Petersburg, this week.
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Among the late arrivals in this city i, the Hon.
rowhatan Ellis, late Minister Of the United
States to the Republic of Mexico-Nof. I'M.
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IL The harvest Of small grain is just com
mencmg in this neighborhood.- The crops are
remarkably good.
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0UN@NfSsSo

Int the Senate, Tuesday, the Military Commit
toe reported on the Army Bill, recommending a
reduction Of the Army to about 5000 instead Of
1000 as proposed by the House.
The resolutions relating to the Rhode Island
Controversy are to be discussed next week. We
hope MIR. Calhoun will get back in time.
In tho House, the Virginia Land Warrants, and
the Revenue Bill were discussed.
In Senate, Wednesday, the Army Arpropria-
ton Bill was under discussion. And the restric-
tions of the House were stricken out and the Ar.
my left as it is.
The Revenue Bill was under discussion in the
House.
In the Senate, Thursday, the Temporary Re.
venue Bill was taken up. Mr.. Evans explained
the Importance of its early passage. He advocat-
ed the Distribution Clause, but stated his inten-
ton to move an amendment posiponng that until
the 18th ofAugust.
MIR. Woodbury. replied, and the debate became
general.
lnthe House, the Navy Bill with the amend
nents OF the Senate were considered-but no de-
cision had.
In the Senate, (Saturday,) the Army bill was
considered.
In the House, the amendment of the Senate to
the Provisional Tariff bill was agreed to, ayes IO4
nays 90.
message from the President. saying that hs
had signed the Appor.ionmen Bill, and deposit
ed in the State Department his objections to Ger
tain portions OF it.
Mr.. Adams assailed this message with grea
fury.
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u The following instance of Prescription
from Office by President TYLER is brought before
the public by SOLVER Oldschool," the Washing
ton Correspondent OF the Philadelphia u S. Ga
ze,te.-The gentleman referred to is the father of
the editor Of this paper:
"WAsnINGToN, June 16, 1872
"Ihere is another outrageous case of removal
and appointment just brought before the Senate
MIR. Harper, late and for great number OF wears,
editor and proprietor Of the Chambersburg Rcpos
iory, one of the most honest, upright and estima-
bic men in the community, who was appointed
Postmaster at Chambersburg by Gen. llarIisen--
who never sought the Office. and has, since he
held 1t, strictly forborne TO NEEDLE with politics,
or even to express preference for any man-has
been removed, without any cause assigned, and
anoiSer person, recommended by nobody, has been
nominated in his place. Mr.. Harpers removal is
against the wishes of every inhabian, of the place
Of whatever POLITICAL east, except perhaps, one or
two Tyler men, incpdi"g the nominee. The
cause probably is, that he is suspected of entertain
ing feelings friendly to Mr.. Clay. "'rhis is the
head and front of his offending and yet Mr.. Ty
Ter has the ei'rontery to ask the friends Of Mr.
Clay to confirm the nomination of the person who
MIR. Tyler intends, shall succeed him! Morn .,
iia",s Sentinel says-"We understand
there has brrnagencrdl remembrance FROM Cham
bersburg by men of all parties against the reno
VAL"