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From the Pittsb,ug Daily american.
Mr.. WEBSTER'S LETTER.

There are perhaps few State papers which have
been more alluded to of late and less understood,
than Mr. Webster's letter of instructions to Mr..
Everett in regard to the Creole negroes The sum
and substance of that letter with its instructions are
contained in the following sentence to be found on it.
"But request, nevertheless, that you lose no time
in calling Lord Aberdeens attention to it (the case)
in general manner, and giving him narrative Of
the Transaction such may be framed from the pa
pers now communicated, with distinct declaration,
that if the facts turn out stated this Government
thinks it clear case for indemni fcatio,,"
Here upon, all the geese in the country have been
| Cabling The New York American, to make long
and frothy articles for his English employers and
| patrons, assumes that the Secretary demands the
Surrender of the slaves to their Southern masters ant
works up whole columns of horrors dire at such q
proposition to honest abolition England, who holds
100000 900 Of slaves in India and the little country
dogs under that papers influence catch the sound
reverberate it back.
The above extract contains all the demand made
in the letter. But the debate in the English
House of Lords, made in ignorance of the actual
purpor of the letter by at least most of the members
if not all of them, who supposed that demand had
been made for their surrender, was taken as part
of Mr. Websters letter by his veracious Editor and
copied by many of the country papers, without know
ing, or inquring into the real merits of what they
were publishing.
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Philadelphia IT, g. Gazette, and other Wing and
Locofocos, is all coinage OF these Poiiuciahs
brains
We have thought this exposition OF the true state
OF affairs, IN this matter to be demanded by Inc eA-
gehces of the country, for we great efforts are
making by the Wing Congress to destroy our Mint,
1912
The utility Of BIZ anch Mint in this city is beeom-
ing more and more obvious daily and hourly II is
true, that hitherto, it has been poorly managed, but
large infusion of new material among the officers
of this establishment will have the effect OF placing
it, side by side with the mother at Phiadel-
pha. This has already been done, in some measure,
by the excellent appointment of Mr. Caldwell as SUI
pertinent, and have no doubt but that the Presl-
dent will follow up work. well begun, until he
shall get officers who will exert themselves to raise
the character of the Mint to the highest pitch OF
promptitude and ability. sfr.ratar.
The movement in the House of Representatives to
strike out the appropriations of Mint is silly IN the
extreme. Members ought to know that, by the terms
of the contract the moment the Mint is abandoned,
the square of ground on which it stands will revert
to the donor, the city of New Orleans The build
ing machinery, and erection OF the latter, together
with the finishing of the whole structure and enclos
ing the grounds they at present. cost originally
1904 1926. Since it went into operation the expendi-
lures for repairs have been next to nothing The APP
propriations for the present year $55 TO- trfng
sum when compared with the blessings which this
Mint disp nses to the community. During l04l the
coinage was as follows:
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From the Boston, Daily Advertiser
RHODE ISLAND.

We insert the first page of the daily paper, the
Proclamation of Gov. King and the letter Of Pres-
dent Tyler, of which gave the material part in
yesterdays paper. This letter, declaring the view
which the President takes of the duties of the
tonal executive in supposed contingency, is very
important document, and one which will be regarded
as an exposition from very high authority, Gas it is
understood that it has the unanimous assent of the
Cabinet) of part of the Constitution which fortu-
nately there has rarely been occasion to call into
exercise
1t would have been thought that this declaration
by the President, of the obligation which he holds
himself to be UNDER to interfere for the support of
the existing government in any State in case of its
being assaed by violence, would be sufficient to
check the efforts now making to supersede the gov
eminent of the State of Rhode Island. But it
seems the suffrage party still persist in the design,
of attempting to carry into effect constitution,
formed by other authority than convention of
delegates, deputed by town caucuses, in opposition
to the regularly constituted government of the State
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From the NJ 0. Advertiser.
OUR BRANCH MINT.

Having learned from Washington that serious
charges of extravaganza are made against our
Branch Mint by the Locofoco and Wing parties in
Congress- in the debates upon the Appropriation Bill
before the House of Representatives, we took the
pains Yesterday to call at the Mint and make nqui-
ries The books were readily shown to us, contain
ing the items of all the outlays since the day the Mint
was opened, and 10 and behold the only items of
penditure which the accusers have alleged against
this establishment, are viz:
Seven baths erected Dec 9th, 1898, under the SUI
perintendence of Mr. Bradford, and necessary for the
health and comfort of the workmen at a cost of
$l7O0.
One Brussels carpet for the superintendent room,
and one Ingraham carpet for the Treasurer's room,
bought by Mr. Bradford, March 3D. 1885, at cost
of 1887 IS, and these carpets are necessary orna-
ments for these offices.
One Ingraham carpet for the Coincrs room, bought
by Mr. Kennedy, 30th September, 1S4O at cost of
S47 25 and the same may be said of this Office.
The story, about the pianos and costly household
furniture paid for at the expense of the Government
as alleged by the Washington Correspondents of the
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Nor SALE.-Forty-seve thousand dollars IN
J. Certificates of the nited States Treasury, bear.
ing the interest Of eight per ceDtum per annun until
payment shall be made by the Mexican Government
in money or Treasury notes receivable at the Me1l-
can custom houses in payment of duties upon goods
entered for importation or expectation, according TO
the article of the Convention Of the 18th OF April
1889 between the Unted States and Mexico, and the
act of Congress of June 18th, 1910
The owners of said Certificates OF the treasury
Department of the United States, for the above sum
of ii, 600 purposnp to make visit in Europe, will
sell either said amount its otalty in to suit
purchasers, on accommodating terms, for silver or
gold Offers to be addressed through the post Office
to s. H. e. Co. In case of parity of offers, members
of Congress shall be preferred Offers received until
the 18th inst ~ -lin oN s. H. & Co.
WAsHNeroN, d. Q, March 2, i842.
mar blot 'A "'t'' 90 ' -.i"'.N -..
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Total number of pieces, 1893, 100, and total
coinage $64O, 200. The total expenses for the year
were $50, 1877 IS, which, when compared with the
coins turned out is utterly unworthy OF being taken
into consideration.
During the first quarter Of the present year, more
industry is observed in the management of the Mint.
The number of pieces coined in those three months
are ,773 or 1886, 900, a cost of $4,000, more
than half of the whole work of l84l and were the
establishment worked its full capacity could be
made equal to the Philadelphia Mint The total
amount of specie received for coinage in the first quar-
ter $S48l 600
The advantages to this section of the country Of
this Mint are immense. We have now a specie cur
rency of small change, which, under no other cir
cumsta nces could we have had. 1t remains in circu-
ation because it is less in value, by small fractions
than Mexican dollars. Thousands Of dollars of gold
and silver used in articles of luxury will be melt
ed up and already large amounts have been sent to
the Mint for coinage to meet the exigencies of the
times.
We earnestly hope that Congress will pause and
reflect before they do away with our Mint. 1t is a
popular institution. All that is wanting to make it
universally liked, and to make it the most valuable
institution the South efficient officers in all the
departments, which we are confident the President
will take care to to the Senate for confirmation
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THE MADISONIAN.

(Thc following portion of the proceedings ON 81
Patricks day. at Pittsburg, have been forwarded to
US for publica.-Sn.l
ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN PITTSBURG.
Letter from his Exceency, John Tyler, President Of
the United States
WAsHMcroN February 81, 1912
G,srLEMEN 1t would be source of much graft
fcation to me, we're IT an my power to accept your
polite invitation to be present with you at the APP
preaching celebration of the day, sacred to the guar
dian Saint of the green land of your natiyity--but
public duty denies me this pleasure. You do me no
more than justice in ascribng to the kndest feel
ings towards the people of your father and-a land
of wit, of eloquence, and of song-a people whose
past history if it be the record of wrong, has been
illustrated by all that intellect bestow brave
JOHN TYLER
To p. MoKENNA,
And others of the Committee of Invitation.
BY the company-John Tyler A tried statesman,
and honest man, true to his country and faithful to
the Constitution. In expressing for Ireland sympa-
thy and admiration he truly represents the sentiments
of the Republic.
From the Honorable Henry A. Wise, Representative
in Congress from Virginia:
wAsHMcros, February "a, 1s42.
GENTLEMEN return you my profound thanks for
the invitation you did me the honor to tender to me
to attend the ensuing celebration of st. Patrck's
day. by the Repeal Association of the city of Pitts
burg on the 18th of March next" though it will not
be in my power to accept 1t.
You conjecture rightly, gentlemen, in presumng
that am Friendly to the liberty and freedom of
long oppressed Ireland" England can never, with
any show of sincerity attempt to play the part of the
philanthropist of nations, until she fully and freely
emancpates the good and glorious, though grooming
people of Ireland whom she has long and SO sadly
oppressed. l know not the peculiar objects and
means of your Association, but heartily unite in
wishing and favoring success to any objects and
which peacefully and lawfully seek to give the
Emerald Isle rank of liberty and equality worthy of
her PATRIOTS her orators her poets and her sres and
sons who have ever been among the noblest of our
race, and among the foremost friends Of freedom in
America and throughout the world.
am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
HENRY A. WISE.
P McKENNA, and others, Committee
By the company-Henry Wise In him the An
Gent Dominion has talented and independent Repre-
sentative and the Constitution an able defender
The President Of the United States The ustre of
the station will always be upheld by the exalted cha
racter of its occupant
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A NEW ARTICLE,

q TEPHEN'S INSTANTANEOUS BLACK
- INK.-W FISCHER importer, has Just re-
cieved direct from the manufacturer Henry Stephens
of London large supply Of his unequaed and inima
ing Immediately black. 1t is the purest black ink
ever offered to the public; it has no sediment, and
forms no incrustaon about the pens ink-ho'der
and flows with remarkable facility. 1t is put up in
stone jugs the smallest of which serves as an ink
stand-for SALE wholesale and RETAIL only at Station
er's Hall. mar ii
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CLAY AND TYLER.-Mr Clay says of President Ty-
Ter, that instead Of throwing himself upon the pri
cipes and the party that elevated him, he makes
upon BOTH" Never was grosser injustice done by
one man to another than Mr.. Clay does Mr.; Tyler
bv this declaration No wbig dare say that Mr.. Ty-
lsrs political opinions have undergone the slightest
change since his elevation to Office. Worcester Pat
ysdiua.
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JAMES PHALEN e. COMPANY,
MANAGERS,

The following scheme, to be drawn in Whining
ton, Delaware Thursday, the 2lst day of April,
is the only presented to the public in which
the number of prizes exceed the number of blanks.
1t gives the greatest pleasure particularly to re-
commend it to my customers and friends, and have
prepared certificates of packages Of wholes, halves,
and quarters on the lowest possible terms
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY
CIncc No for1 1910
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80 Number Lottery-20 drawn ballots.
Certificate of a package of wholes, 500 90
Do. do. halves, 50 %
Do. do. quarters Is 90
Whole tickets $l0-Halves, 5-Quarters ~ so.
Address or apply to RICHARD FRANCE,
Agent Cor the Managers, 9th ST. cor Penn av,
an 8-dt2l
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INT EMBERS OF CONGRESS.-To give those
lVl gentlemen opportunity to possess copy of
hat estmable work, McCULLOCH'S CONNER
CIAL DICTIONARY, the publisher has left few
copies for that purpose at Stationers Hail. only until
next Saturday.
feb23 w. FISCHER
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CHALLENGE BLACKING-W. FISCHER
~ has just received from the manufacturers Messrs
J. Mason & Co., large supply of their newly made
unequalIed and inimtable Challenge Backing which
will be sold to the trade at the factory price at Sta
TONERS Hall, the proprietor of which is the agent for
the District Of Columbia. mar IL
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FNHE drawn rattle of the lot of splendid embroderies
L and other articles, will take place Monday
next, at O'clock. l'
Ladies and gentlemen who have not paid for the
tickets subscribed for ARE requested do before Mon
day Tickets, at three dollars each, may be had at
M BOTELER e. DONN'S Up stairs.
Recollect, there will only be 2 blanks to prize,
ap l4-3t+
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TTAYS' Liniment for piles,
IL Hewe's Nerve and Bone Liniment,
DaIleys Magical Plain Extractor,
Oldrdges Balm of Columbia,
East India Hard Dye.
The genuine to be had only of
C. II. JAMES g. CHAS. STOTT,
Agents, Washington, D. c.
April l4-3t
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I" ASHINGTON HOUSE. No. 1913 Chestnut
w street, next door to the Masonic Hall Philade-
phia. H. T. HARTWELL, Proprietor. This new
and splendid house is open, and fitted up in the
most fashionable style for the accommodation of gen.
tlemen and families.
The location for health and convenience, to places
of fashionable resort business, has superior;
while the parlors dinng-rooms, and chambers, will
Union.
The ladies will find in it all the quiet and elegance
of stately private mansion and the gentlemen every
luxury that may be expected from hotel of the first
class in the city of Philadelphia
The proprietor hopes, by his exerticns, to merit
liberal patronage for the Washington House, and to
give entire satisfaction to all who may honor it with
heir company march 25-tf
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nR. T. G. EVANS TONIC EYE WATER
~ The Causes Of Inflammation in me Eyes arc
umerous-exernal INJURIES as blows, particles OF
sand lime or dust getting into them exposure to
cold and strong light and ntemperanc,e, and from
whatever cause the inflammation proceeds it should
be subdued speedily and no method oftreatment can
imp,rs strength 10 the numerous vessels of the eye
ne Tonic Eve Water is distinctly Of this class. A
few aprlcations of it to the eye all that is necessa
ry for aproper cure. l..r lo
For sale by }. w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District two doors east oGadsbys
ap9
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person claiming the right of presumption to
land in any of the townships designated in this Pro-
clamaton, in virtue of the provisions of the act of
22d June, 1885, as extended and modified by the act
of LIST June, 840 of the provisions of the latter
act or that Of the 4th September, l84l each grant
ing certain privileges to another and different class of
settlers, is requested to prove the to the salts
faction of the Register and Receiver of the proper
Land Office, and make payment therefor, soon as
eacticabe after seeing this notice. and before the day
appointed for the commencement of the public sale
Of the land as above designated otherwise such
claims will be forfeited
E. M. HUNTINGTON.
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Feb. 1-1awt20th June.
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DEASE'S CLARIFIED ESSENCE OF HORE-
i HOUND CANDY Compounded CT rs of the
most safe and salutary ingredients. The great repu
tation of Peases i.mtabe candy, for the speedy
lief and of coughs colds hoarseness, throat
Group, whooping cough, and difficulty of breathing,
has increased the sales far beyond that of any remedy
heretofore offered.
The undersigned, general agent of Messrs. Peasc
& Son, has just received, by the schooner President
large supply Of their Candy, which he sells to agents
and vendors on the same terms as the proprieors.-
Vendors enclosing SIS 90 upwards Gree of postage)
will have the Candy sent according to directions and
always rely on its being fresh and genuine.
mar W. FISCHER
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DIR T. G. EVANS AMERICAN VEGETA-
BILE VIRMIFUGE.
L is fair to conclude that every will speak in
i high terms of his productions; but, with re-
gard to this prompt and powerful destroyer, the
proprietor has only to say gue IL trial. and the
suit will show you how much is entitled its dis
tpguished name If worms be the cause Of COM
plaint fair trial of this medicine will soon decide
the fact. I'm
1t is compounded of pure vegetable ingredients,
and may be depended being both Safe and certain
For sale by
]. e. w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District two doors east of Gadsbys
Anil 6-3t -e
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tact that the removal is prohibited, exception IN
capacity proceeding from mental or bodily IN
trinity, or corruption in office
These commissioners are 10 establish agen-
cies in such States and Territories as Congress
may, from time to time, direct, and Congress
may, from time TO time, abrogate all such agen-
cies as experience shall prove 10 be useless
The officers of the several agencies are to be
appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, on
the recommendation of the Board, and not re-
movable except for cause. The Exchequer Is
to rest upon the revenues of the Government,
and It's notes to be paid TO public creditors, IN
lieu of gold and silver, at their own option
The notes issued at any agency, are redeemabe
at such agency in specie, but receivable every
where in payment of Government dues, Inc
whole amount of Exchequer bills are never 10
exceed three for one of the specie on hand ana
are limited in their whole amount TO Sl5,OOO,0Oo,
which will be distributed among the several
agencies, in proportion 10 the actual wants OF
the Government and country. AS means OF
guarding against the casually of a iuctuaton
in trade and TO fortify the system, the Secreta-
nv of The Treasury is authorized to issue, from
time 10 time rs occasion may require, Govern
ment stock TO the amount OF S5OOO,OOO IN ad
of The Exchequer, which, added to the specie
on hand and assisted by the daily accruing re-
venue of the Government, will make the issues
every way equal to dollar for dollar, and prom
ises the best paper currency which has ever
heretofore been thought of. In order to meet
the expenses of the system, limited dealing IN
exchange, at 80 days date or 80 days sight, de-
pendent on distances, is proposed, which provi'
sion might be substituted benefcially by some
other, which might equally reimburse the ex-
penses. The entire system is subject TO, IS
the creature of, law-liable to change by law,
and, if found unwise in its operations, may at
all times be repealed
Such are the principal outlines of the Exche-
quer plan. reserve my commentaries on It's
various provisions for succeeding number.
MACON.
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THE INTELLlGENCER'S APOLOGY FOR
THE NATIONAL INSULT.

Can any thing be more silly or ridiculous than
the explanation Of the gross INSULT offered to
the nation at the Ashburton dinner, given in the
National Intellig encer Of Thursday, the Sth in
slant? Could any one have supposed the edi-
tor so ignorant of the etiquette observed on oc-
casons like that alluded TO, as to imagine, much
less to publish, by way apology, that the toasts
drunk at the dinner Were personal-to Victoria
and John Tyler as individuals-not as national,
through their stations, and hence that the for
mer was cheered and the latter passed over in
silence We will not believe it; il is too OBJ
vous the editor hoped, by this specious excuse,
to salve over the matter, and TO shield the au-
thors of the insult from the rebuke Of every no.
nest mind in the country which they have dis
graced. Twas galantry, says the Intelligent
GER induced the cheering of the ''iady' to the
neglect of the ''gentiem an" and then passes a
compliment upon the proverbial Difference of our
People to the fair sex. All! gailantry, was it :
Yell, we do not doubt but that the ''Merchant
Princess ten dollar Federal aristocrats
who gave the dinner, are gallant set of fell
lows how came they, then, 10 commit such a
breach of polireness as to drink the ''gentie-
mans" health before THE LADY's?" o no, Mr.
Intelligencer, your excuse will not dot is
too forced. The American People not such
fools as you think if you suppose they do
not know that the very fact Of the Presidents
health being drank first, is proof positive of its
being national courtesy Ii there were any
doubt, however, on this point, ii IS all removed
bv Mr.. Wetmore's letter to the Evening Post /;
Mr. w. was one Of the committee OF arrange
ments, and il is clear he did not consider the
demonstration of JOY at the drinking of the
Queens health purely the effect of gdilantry,
no, he a committee man, regarded il as an in
suit and declared himself shocked and grev-
ed" at it, and so expressed himself al the time
In the face of this, however, and OF the press in
New York, even that part of it which endeavor-
ed to paate the disgraceful occurrence, the In
telgencer mocks the American People by tell
ing them, that the burst of feeling which greet
ed the toast TO the Queen of England was only
"galantry y while the toast to the Chief Ma
gistrate of this Republican country was received
in silence, and why She uds a gentleman"
There can be no doubt that the insult was pre-
meditated, and its authors have incurred the
lasting scorn and contempt of all true and pa
triotic Americans
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.