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MORE OF THE CAUCUS SYSTEM.

We wish TO call the attention of the country
particularly to this subject, In order that the
People should be awakened TO knowledge of
the mode in which Legislative affairs in the
main are conducted at Washington.
We have already spoken of the intoleranb
and dictatorial character of Caucus action. We
cannot employ language Of too strong nature
on this subject. When we assert that this sys-
tenn is directly antagonistical to the indepen-
dence of the legislator, and that through his sub
servience to party resolve Of party majority,
thus bound and degraded by secret pledges in
secret midnight meetings, it attacks the most
vital interest of the representative district,
or even, in case Of Senator, of an entire
State, we assert nothing more than the truth.
And this is particularly the case with the small
er States. In Caucus they are treated as only
so much make-weight unless, what but seldom
happens, the representa- tive Of the less poten-
tal State from the possession Of unusual tai
ents and powers Of management, is enabled to
WELD remarkable degree of influence. We
will illustrate what we mean by ready ex-
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From the Natches Free. Trader
A LITTLE BUSINESS

In former times the President signed land patents
with his own hand. But they increased to such a
vast amount it was found impossible for him TO do ii,
and act passed allowing him to appoint spe-
oe Secretary 10 sign hem, with salary eff 81 500
duty that employed the whole time of the person
appointed This office is Of great Importance to the
people of Mississippi, for without it many ofthem II
not get their patents for five years after entering tract
of land. But a.great Kentucky politician in Congress
IA Judge at that-anxious to immortalize himself,
and carry Out the great Wing doctrines Of retren
ment-has proposed to abolish the office The same
man. too, voted 10 dslrbutein other words, to throw
away, to be squander,d by State Legislatures Fl, m
would carry out Uhig principles bv aboishng an in
ds ensabe fifteen hundred dollar ofhce IT'S ptifu
lis wondrous pitIful." We arc glad losee that Mi
Thompson rebuked and lampooncd this miserable
game of lavishng thousands and boarding up PEN
MES
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We were Unexpectedly gralfed, yesterday,b by
seeing the Hon J. W. Jones, of Va, in his seat,
from which he has been detained for some time
by severe indisposition. He is barely GONZALES
cent-but is able, with some exertion. to attend
to his business on the Committee of Ways and
Means in the House.
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MR.. CLAY.

The Woodville Republican devotes column to
the nomination of Mr.. Clay and Gen. Scott, for Pre-
sident and Vice President, and announces that lis
Influence" shall be exerted against Mr.. Clay
Kicksburg Wing
The Wing, OF course, opens its battery, such
as it is, against the Republican. But we have
nothing TO do with nthat thunder.n
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ENGLISH FINANCES.

The following extract, from the speech OF Sii
Robert Feel, on the 18th Of March, shows the
estimate of income and expenditure of the Eng
lIsh Treasury, for the year, beginning April 5,
l042, and ending April 5, 1843:
" IF the year ending the. 9Th April, I'aas ann
Excise l3450,000
Stamps 100000
Taxes 100000
Post Office 500 900
Crown Lands 10000
Miscellaneous 100000
making total estimate of the revenue for the year
1913 Of 4s35O0O0i The expenditure, now that the
house has sanctioned the votes the army and navy
can be estimated with greater accuracy. The nte-
rest on the debt will be "a 627 C0O terminable an
nulties 4,O76,OO0L the interest Exchequer bills,
722 OO0t making the total change for the debt, 3d.,
427,OOOt. The other charges on the Consolidated
Fund, including the civil list which take to be $780,
OOOl, are numerous that suppose the house will,
considering the task before me- excuse me from going
through them IN detail but take them at 36o 0O0l,
making total charge on the Consolidated Fund OF
81, 795,OOOi The votes for the army, if ultimately
sanctioned by The House, will be 66i7 " o., the ma
w, 6,7l3 0OOt, the ordnance 1854 OOOi and mscel-
laneous chargeabe upon the annual grant, $780,
OO0l. The vote for Canada 10, and the present. is for
the volunteers, l0S00Ol think il WIS understood
that when that charge should cease corresponding
SUN should he expended on fortifcalions. !, there
fore, take at l0S O00i The charge for Oh upon
the whoe is 6.5000i For the present year, which
may be divided into parts, that's l75,O0Oi. to de
fray the arrears Of expenditure for the year that has
terminated, and the vote OF 500,O0Oi. to meet the
charges necessary provide for the expense dunng
the year ending the 9Th of April, 1913. The total
estimated exl endure for the country, then, will be
50,Sl9 000l. The general result, then, is, that tie
estimated expenditure for the year ending 9Th April,
lS43 is f50,sl9,U0O
The estimated income 4S,35O, 900
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PRINcE GEORGES County, Maryland,
april 25th, 1912.
TO THE PEOPLE AT LARGE.

TO THE PEOPLE AT LARGE
GENTLEMEN am happy in saying tha, have
nov in charge of our Naval affairs, gentleman ev.
cry way qualified for the faithful discharge of those
high and honorable functions, that should always de-
volve upon great and lofty minds His of no ord
nary stamp--t is shaped, fashioned and suited 10
the accomplishment OF great and real naval re orms
One that will make our gallant and honorable lille
Navy hcme of tue delight whore manly enter
prise and nobleness Of soul will preside in all their
primeval excellence.
All those little jealousies and misunderstanding
Of late years, will be removed, and judi
cious, active employment will be given to all con-
cerned, whereby brohery feeling, and straight for
wardnes Of purpose in the chase Of honorable fame
will be The result; and not those bitter, acrimonious
feelings, incident to life Of neglect and exile from
glorious and praiseworhy profession. This
branch Of the public service has been shamefuy neg
lected and nothing but aroubled spirit to. have
prevailed therein for years past.
But the day has arrived when the strong ann
of power will clear it of its encumbrances and infuse
into its vi,als life and vigor to maintain those
principles, by which alone it expect to float in
a sea of usefulness and honor
w nat can De more 10 tHe mnu u an <aHe-
rcan citizen, than the welcome news that our "broad
stripes and bright stars" to be and acknow
lodged and respected by all the worldl The thought
is glorious, and none bul American appreciate
Alright the JOY and pleasure derived from the sight OF
national flag, waving in proud triumph over the
heads of naval Vars in foreign waters. Often ay
oflen has my heart bounded with true delight at the
sight Of sacred flag, unfolded to the breeze far,
far from my native home and much loved country.
The firm and decisive onset made upon the spirit OF
Oppression, which has long ruled in triumph on
board ships of war, is ITSELF enough to encrcle
the head of our worthy Secretary with wreahs Of
lasting honor and immortal glory.
Weakness and ndecision are parts of the cha
racter of Mr.. Secretary Upshur, and the naval SER
vice will soon be made better acquainted with his
superior powers of mind.
The Navy, under the administration of this supe-
ror intellect will ascertain that she has
at her head and 'front.' one who is determined to lop
off the useless branches and make it what the People
DESIRE real Nary, and not floating battery of dis
contented spirits.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Prirate.-Give his an insertion in your very
useful paper, and thrash the enemies of our cause
naked through the brers; don't cease the lash but
lay it On full and plentifully and we will support
all ,i.ht, and
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,
BY and icith the aduies aud consent Of the Senate.
ABRAHAM TRUE, Naval Officer for The District of
Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts, vice John Swa-
sey, whose commission has expired.
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Did not the Wing party pass two bills at the extra
session having for their object the restoration of the
currency ~ Orleans Bee
No, indeed The object was to get the We
toes, and they got them. They wanted the We
toes to help them break with Republican Pre-
sident They wanted 10 break with him be-
cause he would not prostitute his office to secure
Mr.. Claws election in 1874. Well, in breaking
with him. they broke their own necks, and they
must blame themselves. If they had entertain
ed the most remote desire to produce "res,o-
ration of the currency" they would have passed
Mr.. Ewing's bill, and presented that to the Pre-
sldent.
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r AND.-A person owning obout acres of wood
IL land situate in the Northwest Branch above the
Adelphi mills, adjoining the property of the Dick ia
mily (lae the property Of Lawson Clark, dcceased)
is DESTROYS Of di.posing Of IT for family carriage
Application may be made to
app JNO, BARCROFT,
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f2,569,OoO
Leaving a deficiency of

Reckoning the pound sterling at $4 ga, the
annual expenditure Of England is equal to two
hundred and forty-sx millions of dollars. The
expenditure of France, if we recollect rightly,
is about two hundred and twenty or two hun
dred and twenty five millions of dollars. But,
then, three-fifths of the whole revenue of Eng
land, as will be seen, is absorbed by the interest
of the national debt, and the charges of its ma
nagement, while the French public debt is,
comparatively, very inconsderabe.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-28

rr Mr.. ISRAEL E. JAMES is collecting for us in the
South and Southwest, assisted by h. M Lewis, J. K
Whipple o. H. P. Stem, Benz. Gardiner, Chas s.
James, Chas. E. Muslin and ID. X. Muslin.
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TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me
that EDWARD g. SAYREs has been appointed Vice Con-
sui ofBraz for the port OF Philadelphia, do here
by recognise him as SUCH and declare him free to
exercise and enjoy such functions powers and pri-
vleges as are allowed TO the Vice Consuls OF the
most favored nations in the U United States
In testimony thereof, have caused these Letters
to be made Patent and the Seal OF the United States
TO be eIeunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the City Of w Arlington
the 25th day of April, d. lS42, and OF
t.. S. the Independence of the United States of
America the Goth.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President:
DANIEL WEBSTER Secretary Of Stale.
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A SUBSCRIBER.

Prirate.-Give his an insertion in your very
useful paper, and thrash the enemies of our cause
naked through the briers don't the lash, bl t
lay it On full and pentifully, and we will support
you with all our might and main. GO ahead, and
fear nothing
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JOHN TYLER,
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
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DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary qfstals.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-28

"WEDNESDAY, April y, 1872
Mr.. EVANS, from the Committee on Finance, re
ported the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill,
with several amendments, which were ordered to be
printed.
On the motion of Mr.. McROBERTS, the Commit
tee the Post Office and Post Roads was discharged
from the further consideration Of the petition of Salt
marsh and Fuller, praying extra compensation for
carrying the mail.
Mr. CHOATE, from the Committee ON Naval Az
fairs, reported that the House bill granting pension
to Benjamin Franklin ought not to pass without
amendment; also, bill for the relief of Andrew
Forrest, which was read first and a second time.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
Correspondencc cf the ". !. Express
WASHINGTON, July g.

WASHINGTON, July g.
 The North Eastern Boundary question IS agreed upon by the commissioners and the representatives of the two governments The Maine commissioners signed Jhe agree mcnt last evening. The terms were attacked in the House this morning by Mir Gwinn, of Miss, upon the strength of a mere rulnor.- He pronounced the treaty, if the rumor was true, disgraceful in the extreme; and he said, with flourish of trumpets, that he would sooner go to war than sanction 1t. MT. Fessenden of Maine, very promptly and very handsomely rebuked this interference from distant Representative, and assured him that Maine, her Commissioners, and her Se- nators and Representatives could take care of the interests of Maine quite as well as Mississippi Representative. This debate took place on the Army bill, and MT. Black, of Geo., was disposed to side with Mr. Gwinn. All others were against him.
 The Navy Appropriation bill passed the House of Representatives second time last evening with the Senate's amendments for the most part non. n.concurred in. Half a million dollars necessary for the pay and subsistence of the service for the present year was struck out of the Senate bill, and the sum appropriated for pay and subsistence was actually, according 10 the statement of the chairman of the Naval Committee, one hundred and ninety-two thousand dollars less than the sum this day due. This for the MATERIAL of the Navy. The PERSONNEL receives heavy, and fear, severe blow, the effect of which will be seen for a long time beyondthe present day. Instead of limiting the service to what it was at the commence ment of 1842, or what it now is, or what it was proposed to be by the Senate, at the close of the present session of Congress, the reduction is 10 go back 10 the standard of lS4l, and that at the commencement of the before the Senate, numbering forty or fifty in all, and which have been suspended there for the last five or six months, exciting Plter- nate hope and fear, are all 10 be cut of at one fell swoop.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
MACHINERY.

The subscriber is constantly manufactur- ing at his machine shop, Burgess & Daid- wins Patent Premium Ci0rer Machine.-- This Machine has been before tho public long enough for them to judge of is merits. It has received two premiums from the Ame- rican Institute, and one from the Litchficld County Agricultural Society. These ma chimes are built of the most durable and sub- stantial materials, and are perfect in their operation. They arc considered the most perfect machines in the world for hulling and cleaning Clover Seed. A great many of them are in use to the entire satisfaction of the owners and the public.
 Also, Rotary Shingie Mills Thre&hing Mo chimes for all kinds of grain, the most appro- ved now in use-Ii0rSe P0lUers of different kinds-Dog PoDer Churns, very conven- tent article for farmers. They can be used with dogs or sheep.
 Farmers arc particularly invited to call and look at a machine for sowing Plaster with horses. This machine is very simple in its construction, and perfect in its operl- ton. II will SOW from half bushcl to five bushcl per acre, as the driver may wish, and is capable of sowing three or four tons per day. The only labor necessary is boy to ride in tho wagon to drive the horses and i'll up the hopper when empty.
 All kinks of Machinery built and repaired at short notice, and iu ihc best manner, with prices to correspond with the times.
 T. Turning itihr,, Saw Arhors, Screw PlH,-. &r. Ac, tur sale II BALDWIN.
 N ..angtr, { sAg { Go Isss ie lsi2 sgssm3
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

TEOHE Judge of the Court of Probate for the E District of Litchficld, has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of the estate of JESSE ENSIGN, late of Litchfield, in said district, deceased, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto ard has appointed Geo. c. Woodruff and Ebenezer Bates, Esqrs of said Litchtield, commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by E. s. ABERNErHY, Judge
 The subscribers give notice, that they shall meet at the office ot said Woodruff, in said Litchfield, on the 10th day of October, 1Sl2, and the 18th day of January, 1913, at 9 o. clock in the forenoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 Eaesexss EaH; e: wGGcrgss' Saqns, co'nm'rs.
 All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 WM. M. ENSIGN, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
1Me ClOtIties. Of Baassegass.

TENDERS his thanks to his friends and IL customers for favors already received. and earnestly desires a continuance of tho same, and would inform them and the public generally, that he has fitted up his works for the purpose of manufacturing wool into Sat- tinet or homemade Cloth, either on shares or by the yard, and feels confident that he can please all who may favor him with their cus- ,om., Wool Carding and Cloth Dressing as usual. f
 N. B. Also few unsettled accounts of long standing, on which the ready pay would send him on his way rejoicing.
 A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. HUMAN BISHOP.
 July 7, l942. E 4w6
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

FHyIlE Court of Probate tor the district of
 -A Ltchfield hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors to the estate of EUNicE WILLIS, late of Corn wall, in said district, deceased, 10 exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg tested, within said time, will be debarred n recovery All persons indebted to said es
 tate, arc requested to make immediate pav
 ment to SAMUEL F. EvERrrT, Executor. Y
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

D URSUANT to two orders from the Hon. K orable Court of.Probate for the district of Sharon. in the county of Litchfeld and State of Connecticut, will be sold on the pre- spises at Public Auction, to tho highest bid. der on the 10th day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, so much of tho real estate belonging to William J. Dunham, late of Canann. deceased, as will raise the sum of one hundred and thirty four dollars and sixty seven cents, together with all incidon. ial charges.
 g. 5SsaT"Ay ssc.or WasI.n.. z; s1,vs"'' Almln,r..
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
sV'OTECE.

'EtllE subscriber would respectfully in- a form the public that he has now in ope- ration, SASH and BLIND FACTORY and will supply orders for the above articles on short notice at Factory Prices.
 He intends his work shall be done upon honor, and of the best materials, and hopes thereby to secure Public Patronage.
 Goshen. EBENEzaR WISG.
 Canada Village, July 2l, lo42 4t9
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
From the Ne,o- Hauen Palladlum. LAW OF BENEYOLENCE.

MR. EDITOR The law of benevolence in regard to school visitors serving the public gratuitously does not work we'll in our town. The acting visitor appointed under the law repealed last session, being a farmer, was called upon to leave his harvest work and vis- it two schools. His benevolence could not go that, and he declined responding to the call. An "extra session" of the school was called Oor the schools must be visited or lose their public money) to appoint competent benevolent" men who would perform this du- ty gratuitously. Diligent inquiry was made, but among all the benevolent supporters of our most benerolem Governor none were found who would appear to advocate or fulfil the law, and we were under the dire necessity of voting the same compensation as allowed by the law repealed in order to get our schools visited and secure our public money.
 Now, Mir. Editor, as you may have an op- portunity of learning the operation off the law in other towns, we wish you would let it be known through your widely circulated paper that we may know whether our town is com posed of such a miscrly set of shylocks as 10 be m exception to all the rest ofthe State.
 Woodbury, July 2l, 1942. X& w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
aAUL EsOATD CASEa STORE.

VaNIIE subscribers are almost daily recciv-
 N ing from New York, New Goods, which arc bought for cash, and will be sold for Il small advance from cost. They have now on hand good assortment of ED2.y Goods (xasI Ekasa'eg3UdS3'e-Also, Plaster, Sal, Flour, Pork, Shad, Macherel, Scythe Snaths, Forks Rakes, and few of Hubbers Celebrated Rerolring Horse Rakes. They will also keep constantly on hand Q good supply of FEA- THEIRS. All of which shall be sold as low as at any store in tho county, or at Bridge port, with the addition of freight No credit custom is asked for-no respect of persons.
 Cash will be paid for Grain and most other kinds of Produce. LYMAN & PORTER.
 West Cornwall, July 20, 1912. 9
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

Sopereign Remeies.--For the gout, toast and Wa ter hopping cough ipecacuanha blIe exercise -- corns, easy shoes; blue devils, employment rheu- matsn, new flannel and patience; toothache. cx- traction; debt, retrenchment; love, matrimony'
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

FIN pursuance of an order from the Court E. of Probate for the District of Litchtield the undersigned, administrators on the estate of ELIpHAs PARSONS, late of Litchteld, in said district deceased, will sell at Public Sale, on tho 6th day of August, 1912, at ? o'clock, F. M, so much of the real estate of said deceased as will raise the sum of three hundred and eighteen dollars and thirty seven cents, and incident charges of salc.- Sale to take place on the premises.
 o AUGUsrgs MoRHN' Admin'rs.
 0% IIOR ATE NICUOTS. ( ('' '"'
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

TNHE Court of Probate for the District of B- Litchfeld, hath assigned Monday the 25th day of July, 1642, ut l o'clock in the afternoon, ut the Probate Office tn Ltchfield, for the examination and settlement of tho administration account on the estate 0f ELI. PHAs PARSONS, late of said Litchfield. decea. scd at which time and place pll persons in interest will appear. if they see cause, and be heard thereon. A&
 AUousrgs MoREY. , Aauinis,,.,,or.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
Hbr. GOOaln.lan's Pills.

A speak of it in terms of tho hghes, praise. As a purifier of tho blood and fluids, doubtless has rival
 Perfectly harmless in eef it merely assists nature to do natures work. It accompshcs all it 9rofesses, viz the removal of disease from the body, from what
 ever cause arising. It Is of the utmost importance that all persons who arc suffering from Colds, Bilious Complaints, Typhus and Scarlet FeveE, Fever and Aguo, Dyspepsia and all diseases arising from ind- gestion, should be provided with few boxes of this Health Restoring Medicine, since it precludcs the necessity, and saves the expense of other medical in reference and is natural and easy in it's operation, and invariably heaithful its results. It is purely vegetable compound yet all powerful in removing dis case. It is justly designated MANS ALL-srFFICEET MEDICINE, inasmuch as it cIeanseth the stomach and
 bodv rom m h @a %mu
 & health. Price 9 cents per box, with full directions DR. GooDMANs Principal Office, 216 Bowery, N. Y.
 Remember The only Agent in Litchfeld, for the sale of this medicine is MT. A. WADswoRTu. 1y6