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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20
I'D 4 HOUSE slot.

IN the town Of Strasburg, and occupied by the
said Jacob Miller for some years past as a
tavern.
The title is believed to ,e good; but we will
only convey such title as is vested in us by
said deed.
MARK BIRD,
September %, 1942 is
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20
]. hKER,
- S~1R EH VIZ

ALTO zaEY A r =. a w,
NNTlLL practice in the. Superior and inte-
w rior Courts of Page, Shenandoah, War.
rem, and Rappahannock; also, in the District
Court of the United States, with view to at
tend to cases of Bankruptcy, and will give
prompt ats ntion to all business committed to
his management. Office in Luray-
Refer to Barton 8, Williams, JAS. S. Carson,
Esq, and John Msgill, Esq, Winchester /;
and George Norris, merchant, Baltimore.
April %, 1912 If
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20
PUBLIC SALE.

WTILL be sold at the subscribers residence
Wv in Woodstock, on Saturday TIE 5th day
Of November neat, the following property
TO WIT
One light 4-horse wagon, COM
plete, but little worn +;
One pair first rate hay ladders ;
Ploughs, harrows, Cuitivaters, G.
other farming utensils;
Also, a five-year-oId INDUSTRY
mare, splendid animal
One hundred and fifty bushels
Of wheat a small lot Of rye;
Also, quantity of oats.
Ierms:-A credit of six months will be Civ
en- on all sums of Five Dollars and over; under
that sum the cash will be required. The
wheat on a credit of ninety days. Further
conditions made known on the day of sale.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20

Ct Persons calling for letters in the above
list will please say they are advertised.
JAS. ALLEN, P. NJ.
October 6, 1842-5t[l771
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er;,l Post Office as de
a
Catharine Avaline
Maria Anderson
Samuel Anderson
Reason Aliens Broth
er-in-Law
.
Philip Borden
John A Blackford
Catharine Billings
Sophia Borden
Marcus d Baker
William Baker
Jonas Burner
Henry Bowman
Leah Bowman
George Black q
William Black
Ally L Banon
Isaac Bowman
Preston Brown
Noah Burner
MrBlack ford, 'or
Henry Will. ms
Samuel Bare
Martin Benin
Jacob Burner
Joseph Bown an
BQbert Bowr an
Stephen Caruthers 2
William G Cross
Catherine Glover
Clerk of Shenandoah
County 4
.Commandant 136lh
Reg V NJ
Clerk 136th Reg V NJ
Clerk 18th Reg V NJ
Commd't 18th Reg
Y NJ
Commandant 14Sth
Reg V NJ :.
John Cook
Ellen Conse
David Crawford
Mr. Craig
David Crabill
Mrs Glen
John Glover
Abraham Craybill
George Coperstone
Thorn ) Croford
William Conner
.
Michael Dolton
Nancy Dlnges
Robt Nj Dennison 2
Eleazer DoWney
n,
George Fravel
Samuel Few
Mr. Foitz
Jacob Funk, Jr
Uriah Fultz
Andw Funkhouser 2
Jacob Funkhouser
] Jacob Fultz
G.
Samuel Grim
Christian Gochenour
Henry Gochenour
William Golllday Z
Andrew Gets
Reuben Cillock
Geore GrantlstaH
] Jonathan Grabill
E
Reuben Hoover
Jacob Huddle
John N Hal Z
John Haas
Eliza Heller
Mrs Prince Henry
Emanuel Hines
Jacob Hotel
Frederick Huffman
w idow Huffman /,
Hartman & Stickley
John z Henry
George A Hupp
Abraham Hickman
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20
WINES
and Oils of all kinds:

a large assortment of Stone
Ware-And number of articles too
tedious to mention-f will sell reasonably for
the Cash Medical Practice attended to as u.s.
nal. JOHN G. SCHMITT.
April I, 1912
TOR SALE, four horse wagon, well
finished. Call and examine for yousself.
credit of months willsbe given. ]. &. S.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20

\ 1t Odl w III : Niit ?
viii be sent to the Gen
I'd letters.
s James F Homer and
: Conrad Crow
5 Joseph Hahn
! + Henry
{ Joseph Hoover
: Jacob Huddle Driver,
5 Jacob Hudd.e (moun-
s tain)
{ =
:. ] I'm johnson
) Philip Jones
s x
{ l. KILLER
5 Samuel Kern
5 Jacob Keller
s John Kefer
; Nimrod Keim 'ter
s John Koontz
s r
5 Henry Lambert 2
) David Lamb .rt
) Benjamin L II
s Joseph Lay nan
: Jacob & 10 IN Lantz
S William Litton
S M
{ Charlotte Wy ers
: William M ireland 3
: William NJ Grudea'
s John Maph $
.. Henry NJ ers'iall
: William Myers
: John Morgan & Go
s Rev Jas NJ March
!; George Munich
5 Abraham Meyers
5 Peter Munich
s Richard Miller
: William Maphus
: John Miller
; Peachey Miller
!, Reuben Moore
, Rebecca S Member
; O
S Jesse OrndorH
/ Jacob & Samuel OFT
: 2
s Geo NJ Pedny hacker
, ] Pence
: Emanuel Pitman
s Jacob Peer
, Philip Peer
Helen E Porter
|, r
, John RudiseH
! John V Rigden 3
5 John Rumberg
George Ross heirs
, George Rye
, David Ross
, Joseph Rudy
s James Robinson
: Amy Robertson
, Rev r A Rnde
Henry RenneF
S
Thomas Saunders
Margaret Ann Sewer
Philip Sheetz
Joseph Spiker
Rev J N Schumacher
Shift of Shenandoah 9
john Strayher
Valentine Smoots
Peter Splker
Stept en- Snowman or
Mary G Farra
Joseph Stems
William Sibei't
Smither& Anderson
John G Schmitt
Joseph S amuels
TW z
Isaac Trout
Philip viii Jams Sr
Philip Williams Esq
Isaac w olverton
Chapman White
George Windle
John Windle
Charles Welsh 9
Peter Young
or letters in the above
are advertised.
S. ALLEN, P. NJ.
-TI77
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lA3 0cc,es,

more or less-about one-third in timber ofthe
best quality. There is also quantity OF the
finest locust upon said land-and never-fallng
ponds of water. About 50 acres the cleared
land is well set in clover
JACOB KNETSLEY.
Woodstock, Oct. 6, 1842.-ts
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81 eees &c. q ee4g2etsss,

I'D EMAINING in in the Post Office at
IA Woodstock, Va on The 1st day of Oct,
1912, which, if not taken out before the lst
dav of January next, will be sent to the Gen
eral Post Office as dead letters.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20

Z WILL sell at private sale, A TRACT OF
- LAND, lying near the town of Woodstock,
and in cool state Of cultivation, containing
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10

rhst the contingent expenses Of the two IIan,os
on. 1t TO be greatly reduced. ami the iesse OF
clearly dsancd 49," " " 'Ns" anu ~
has appeared to me that the process OF retreneh-
nent OF the public expenses and reform Of existing
aouses ought TO begin in an especial manner here,
WIN ourselves, IN Congress ITSELF where 10 found
one OF The most exiravagant OF all the branches OF
the government We should begin at home, and
encourage tho work Of retTenchment by our own
example. ihovc before me document which ex-
hioits the gradual progress IN the contingent ex-
penses OF the two Houses Of Congress from $50
20 !Sio, embracing period OF twenty years, dy-
ueu INTO terms Tour years apart, and It shows tina,
INC amount OF the contingent fund has advanced
,u' $4,000, which It was in 1924. TO Si2,000 in
io~c a rate of increase not greater than was pro-
per considering the progress OF the country 10
oo.VVo IN 1872; TO S263,000 in 1856, and in 1910
euoun'eo, under an Administration which charg-
W 'ha. w 1874 with extravaganza, TO the enormous
Of So sSohs ! am really sorry, for the credit
S;L;,;ss, 10 DC Obliged TO read n statement ex-
n,'oiung such shameful, such proniga,c waste. Aud
auo~ me mere To say, without any intention of b,
ing unknd TO those able and competen, of;rcrs m.
secretary OF The Senate and the Clerk. of the
tionse oil Representatives, (not the present Clerk
that they ought to bear a share of the respon,b;I
" Tor the great and sudden growth of this oxnen-
diture. How did IL arisel The Clerk presents his
estimate OF the sum that will be necessary and the
OommN.ee OF ways and Means, being busily oecu-
pel IN matters OF greater moment, take il without
sniheent examination. and insert il at once in the
appropriation bin. But insis, that i, should be Gu,
down to sum Of which members of Congress may
win some deeeney speak 10 their constituents. A
salutary reform has been commenced in the House
oil Representatives, which ought to be followed up
here. They have already stricken 100000 from
the contingent fund for both Houses; but they
should 90 much lower. Hope there will he ano-
'her item OF retrenchment, in fixing n rcasona bic
maximum amount to he allowed for stationery fur
n'shed to the members OF Congress. If this shall
DC adopted, much will have been done, for this is
one OF the most fruitful sources OF Congressional
eHV,ayasancc. ! am told that the stationery fur
n:shed during the 25tt Congress averages more
Than 500 per head to each member. Can any
man believe that any such amount as this can be
necessary Is 1t not On instance Of proisale waste
and profison1
IS but Justice TO those officers 70 say il,, ia, mos
Ani increase In the contingent expenses OF Con
responsible. ~ " ''N" '''' ute hV
lro DE Continued
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10

The Loeos held Convention in Coyinpton. last
week, to nominate a candidate for the Senate IL
succeed Col. Anderson. Delegates from I,otetourt
Roanoke Allegheny and Bath, we're in attendance
The Botetour1 Delegation proposed that each coun
~ should vote according TO It's populatiohso As ia
give Botoiomi4 votes, Roanoke 3, Allegheny .
Bath !, Pocahontas I. This proposi,ion-tho elTec
Of which would hlvo been TO give the nomination
to the illustfious Col. George Washington Wilson
was objected to by Allegheny and Bath. Upor
their refusal, the Delegates from Roanoke and
Bo,eiouu Withdrew from the Convention. and nro
tested against is proceedings. The Convention.
being rid Of Col Wilson'S adheronts, proceeded 10
nominate John McCauIoy
What will be the result Of this sehism between
the leaders, we cannot forctel. Possibly, the peo
pie may set them both aside, md take tho matter
into their own hands
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
GENERaL n1fIL.rnAc

This gentleman has returned to the United States
Whilst in Texas he addressed long circular 10 III,
people Of that country, giving detailed aocoun, o.
his operations to negotiate loan for tho young
Republic. lie was unsuecessful-b but the zeal with
which he lnbored, and tho sacrifices ho made onti,l.
him to as largo debt Of gratitude as if no had sue
ccedcd.
On his arrival in New Orleans, he aJdressod tho
following lo,er to the Courier, in relation TO bis
transactions for tho james River and Kanarba
Company
10 me- Editor sfhs ~ o. Courier,
Sn-l beg leave to transmit you, Tor ropubliea-
ton, communication addressed 10 the Editor Of the
Golvestonian on the evening previous 10 nv loov,ne
that place
Since my arrival this morning in this city, have
asoersined that through most deeply 10 10
regretted msppprohcnsion q my instruction.,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
Nav Orleans, Feb. 26lh, 1912.

To tha Editor o. the Gaircsfonian:
Sir-l have Just this instrnt seen an nri
your paper Of this morning, copied from the
Bulletin. in relation to the employment, OF n
winch l obtained from an Amsterdam Hou,
pleoge oil the bonds Of tho James River and
wha Company OF Virginia.
inner rom the article In question. that N
sioent OF the Company did not communicate
Legislature oil Virginia, my letter to himself
sing mo TACT, the manner in which appl
e'eui1, me motives which influenced lis use, @
security which attended its application.
It's to the use OF this fund for the service
Republic Of Texas, to which refer in The
which | addressed to the people of TeYas
date the sth of February, from Austin n
due 10 your government 10 say that the fu
thus employed without its knowledge or re
biity IN the smallest degree.
peg leave, however, to correct two mate,
rors IN The statement copied from the Ric
wing ihave not sold q single bond ofihe
pany, nor are they now pledged in any shn u
individuals, by which their sacrifice at pr,
possible. The amount instead Of $50 600 i
thine less than $4,000; but il il were ten nh
iarthings should not feel the less pain for
bic indiseTeuon, for which I am sure | sh
more readily obtain the forgiveness of m,
enemies man my own-into which I was h,
Dy believing that tha certain nego,iation
Iexlen loan, rendered a diversion of the {
question entirely safe, Ifit was in no degree
Gble. Indeed designed for the conyenience
James River and knnawha Company. n,
cal employment, for thar temporary use.
funds expected TO derive from the Texinn
tiation, which | communicated 10 the pcs,
the Company during the last summer. will
eehsufe OF snimadversion. Ash is,Imust
tent TO suffer the penalty Of the result ratl
the motives OF nm act, IN which scarcely nc
test that intended TO do no wrong
VIII however say TO the President md
torsoi the James River and Kanawha Co
what have said 10 the people of Texas.
requires the sacrifice of every thing have O
and the vassalHge of the labor of the residu
llte, every fnrthing Of the amount Of this ga,
legation shall be mode good. | return
carolina Tomorrow, TO render effeciuul the
ties | have given the Company.
hope will be pardoned in making one
before i close. II there is n distemperntu,
times IN which We live, which makes eve
whom tue Richmond Wing is pleased to hi
once the soul of honor" commit acts viii
duce both pam aud humiliation, the Er
likewise to DO marked by a severe and ipe
sense OF justice, which induces others who
with Just sense Of thar own worth ma
God that "they are not like other men ,
nee victim without even calling on him {.
tuition. But It is not in the power of IN.
River Company or all the companies on
sacrifice me. know in my own heart that
honest man, and il God spare. my life. w
der both restitution and atonement 10
whom they nre due.
Very respectfully, yours, SC
J. HAMlL1
GALVESTON, Texas. Feb. %, 1912.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
THURSDAY MonsINo. nAncI, -
MIR CLAWS SPEECH

NO apology is necessary for the space occupied
by MIR Cloy's Speech. 1t is the production OF an
enlightened Statesman and pure Patriot. Iicoyers
tho whole ground. 1t presents a distinct view of
the CONDITION OF the Government, and suggests the
best means for promoting the prosperity and han.
piness OF the country. II should be read and SIN.
died, and its impressive truths be taken homo IN
the bosoms of the people,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10

my f'ierd in New York, instead Of rep
10 Richmond, after the arrival Of the IA
steamer In January with my letters an
securities for the James River aud Kanawha
pany, which enclosed him Tor that purpose
eeeded on to Charleston to wait further a
hom me on my arrival fiom Engla at this pl
As | em convinced, had the President 4,
james River and kanawha Company receive
letter with the papers | conhded 10 my fret
painful communication. To the Legislature OF
ma would have been withheld, deeply resI,l
! u'd not repress the feeling which marks al
paragraph in the suhjoined communication.
ordinary circumstances perhaps tho priviieg,
sentiment, even under manifest injustice. is
90 INDUCED towards those whose conGden,
have abused. In the present instance !, wo I,
'ess jnsuhable, as the President Of the James
and kanawha Company, from the fatal mist
my friend, must have supposed that both m
character and tho interests of the COMPANY
been most unwarantably neglected by myseII
The blow, however, has been struck. II ca
be repaired but in ono way; and that shall
mond my Jealous and unwavering attention.
lremain. very respectfully, your ob'n, ,orv
j. HAMILTu
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
CANAL COMMERCE.

MARCH 9th,
ARRIVED,
Clayton & Burton, Ash, with 3sl tons
Davenport Allen, and l. Ludam s. Son,
1925 10 toll.
CLEARED,
Lynehburg, Fields, with 20i tons m,
Seoitsvile and Lynchburg, paying 500 81
General Harrison, Dolan, with % tons
New Market and Lynchburg. paying ass
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10

The House, yesterday, was engaged in {
cusson Of the Re upportonment OF Repr
tion-the subject not having been indefinite
poned, Us was enormously stated. MIR :.
and Mr Scott were the principal speaker.
subject comes up again this morning.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10

nI-TilE ANIMAL sale of useful and ano
prepared by tho circle - Industry. assistcdbyt
society, Will occur on Thursday next, At ~ o'clo
Lecture Room Of The United Presbyterian t'ht
continue uuiil Friday night Tho object ~ the b
support oi the Gospel ~ the Ilo. hcl Church NJ
Tho ladies' nni gentlemen Of Richmond aud NJ
ste invited tonucud.
There will be, as usual, a variety Of green hoi|
for sale. M,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
nj A Il | N E .
PORT OF RICHMO IND
Hieh watcr, lhi, day. VI o,eIoek. P.
ARRIVED.

AhRlNED,
sehr Pioneer, Rhea, Havrc dc Grace, COT
Schr General Harrison, Hughes, Suffol
Der.
SAILED,
Steamboat Poeahontas, Parrish, Baltm
baceo.
RIVER REPORT-Mareh sth.
Sehr Charles, o fl jamestown.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
IIENRICO.

Mr.. Dupriest'wns nominated, without hi
ledge or consent, and declines being candi,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10

General attention 10 solicite ! 10 our sale This
NJ ~ O'Clock. Tho ASSORTMENT comprisega s,Ipo
hope aud -ulkey, Leather Trunks, Brushes, &C.
Sale without reserve.
mh 10 INLOEs & nRO
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
AUCTION CARD.

GREAT CHANCE FOR BIPGAIA
nC Persons In want Of desirable Rocks Ut
prices will please notice that our extensive q
place This Evening, at our store, AZ 7 o'clock III
ment 10 very large, aud comprises the best collco
offered al auction, in this city.
H5- Catalogues arc now ready.
mhS INIOES & BROTHER
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
n1-TnE ANIMAL. s,lc m usc6,,I ,nJ

no Rev. JOHN LEYBURN, Of Petersburg. "
10 night aud ~ morrow night IN the First Pre-
Church (Dr. Pluiner's). Citizens generally a.
10 attend.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
NOTICE


10 Auction Sale, This Morning, will take
doors, N tho weather. Is unpleasant
NH ~ IL DAVENPORT a ALLEN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
Mixing on aggregate Of s22, 900

To this amount ! suppose ard hone our expenses
may be reduced, until, on due investigation II shall
DO discovered that still further reductions NAV be
effected.
We'll, then, having fixed the amount a, iv,n,v.
two millions for thu ordinary current expenses Of
Government, / have supposed il necessary and
proper 70 add two millions more to make provs,on
for the payment Of the existing National debt.
when IS, IN TIE event oil the loan being taken up,
seventeen millions. And then 70 on 10 add two
millions more as a reserved fund, 10 meet continoen.
ees: That, should there be temporary rise o( tbs
expenditures beyond twenty-five millions. or anv
sudden emergency should occur which could not be
anticipated or calculated on, there rnaV he the "a
quIsi.c means in the Treasury 70 meet IL. Nor hos
tnsro been a single Secretary nj he head nj Tho
Treasury since tho days Of Mr. Gai'atn. INCLUDING
Tic resp cable gentleman from New Hampsbire
opposite, (Mr Woodbury. who has not held and
eIl Tessed the opinion that reserved fund IL i,h .,
eHpedlent and proper for contingencies Th9s I
propose That twenty-five millions shall be ammo.
prncd Tor ordinary expense, two millions more IN
provide Tor the public debt and Other two million,
reserved fund 20 meet contingencies; msking IN
a.. lwonly six mi..snA
The next inquiry which presents itself is, how
his amount ought 10 10 raisodl There are two
modes Of estimating the revenue 10 lie derived from,
foreign imports, md either of them presents onlv
ground FOR cOnlecturnl result; but 50 fuctuating
is tho course Of commerce, that every one must zee
Il TO be impossible 20 estimate, with precision the
my estimate have taken the amount Of t4oorts ~
presenting the best basis Of calculation. hut hero
let me add, that at the Treasury they have taken
the imports ~ tho basis; and I am grauhed 10 be
able % state that, ] understand, on comparing the
results arrived NJ, although the calculations ,gc,,
made without concert, those of the Secretary turn
ont 10 be very nearly, n not exactly, the same with
those 10 which have been conducted I will here
/ state why IL is | have taken tho exports NJ The
ground Of ny calculations, adding thereto fifteen
per cent Tor profits. The exports are one means Of
making foreign purchases. Their value is nscor-
TONED otthc ports Of expiration, under the net Of
$50, ond the returns generally present the same
value The price Of cotton, ~ an example, NJ hono
always regulated by the price in the Liverpool
market !, follows, Therefore, that by taking tho
value Of any commodity OF the place Of Us export,
you reach its true value: for, " tho price realized
ABROAD 10 sometimes above and sometimes below
Nc Clay had oniue this item IN the delivery u HE
freeeh spd ibe omisslJn ls nov supplied
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10

which, let me here say, do them the highest honor. A
DO rot enter upon the inquiry whether the state
OF things which they supposed 10 exist did actually
exist or not; but believing il TO exist they did.
their resignation presents Of the most signal
ampes the sacrifice Of the honors and emolumenis
OF high station at great expense and personal in
convenience, and OF noble adherence 10 honor and
good faith. which the history OF any country can
show. But may justly claim, not only ON behalf
OF the retiring Secretaries, bat for the whole Wing
party stern adherence TO principle, in utter dis.
regard to the spos doctrine, and OF NIL those la.
ser motives and considerations which address them
serves 10 some men with so great power. say,
then, that the late Extra Session was no tine TO
achieve great and extensive and difficult reform
throughout the departments OF the Government: a
process like that can be attempted only during re-
GUAR session Of Congress; and do not gentlemen
know thai II is now in progress, by the faithful
hands TO which II has here and elsewhere in Con-
sress been committed and that an extraordinary
committed has been raised in this body, insomuch
nat 10 ehect It the Senate has somewhat shot from
us usual and appropriate orbit 10y establishing
| standing Committee of Retrenehmentf 1.-THE hon
oraee Senator from South Carolina took years TO
oring down the expenses OF the War Department,
when under his own immediate superintendent,
may surely, with confidence, make my appeal to
sense OF justice and beraty allow us at least
years before he reproaches us with failure in
| work so much moro extensive.
Will now say that, in suggesting the propriety
! OF hxins the annual average expenditure of This
Government at twenty two millions of dollars from
this time and for some years TO come, it is not my
purpose TO preclude any further reductions Of ex.
pense by the dismissal of useless officers, the abo.
hton oil useless institutions, and the reduction of
unnecessary or e1travasant expenditures. No man
IS more desrous than | am of seeing this Govern
men. administered at the smallest possible expense
consistent with the duties entrusted TO US in the
MANAGEMENT OF our public interests both at home
and abroad. None will rejoice more If il shall be
found practicable to reduce expenses to eighteen
70 hi'een, or even to thirteen millions. None
repeat II, will rejoice in such triumph of economy
| more heartily than l. Monochrome.
Bat now allow me TO proceed to state by what
process have reached the sum Of twenty two
millions as proposed in the resolution have offer
cd.
The Secretary of the Treasury has presented TO
us estimates for the curren; wear, independent OF
permanent expenses Of a million and half, amount
| ing 10 about twenty four aud \ half millions which
may be stated under the following heads viz:
For the civil list, foreign intercourse,
;, and m!seellane0us, sI,OOo,9s7 SIS
For the War Department, including
all branches, il,7i7,59I 81
Naval service, S7O557s So
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-10
IN SENATE-MARcH I.

The resolutions having been read
Me- CLAY rose and addressed the SENATE nearly