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JAMES XlvEn ( KAXAwnA STOCK roa SALE.

PURSUANT the provisions Of the Chatter Of the James Ri
yer & kanaw Company, aud in obedience the Rcsnu
Board of ec'oi the underened who has been di-
appointed Agent Tor that vii proceed on The i Jay
al MAY 1872 commencing u clock ;ciTe tie front
door the of .he James River aud kanawha Company m
h- c;y OF Richmond. sell Public Auction for cash. the
shares G the Delinquent ho!des, acceay the annexed
isl which tie The Stockholders, their places ct
far known, number Of shares owned
y ,ac the amount principal unpaid the legal interest thereon
M TO the s5 day May s2 and the total amount in arr.ar
,,rt
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Deaths.

Md -, ho fh ;re..pt =, .i rr.;de,e. ~ ,Lnnr If,r,s
,I,o r,.,,, -, r.lrt NJ
~ 49, 60 -, "a. ..v.,, an, :, c,, ~ her nv.
' ~ ~ 49,, i;c -, ,r ,t ,r.,r, .,l .,,rt ilpess ,,
prr,, coryp,.inr. l.; t,,e IN, ,c.f f her are utfy
. ,r, - NJ o ~ I,,ror ~ barn. nm,idl,. cum.
-, I'm ,,,r d,,tb ~ NM amni, and r,,y us v he, bt,.
lpd and rhJ,en ave In common with .ah on. [. irq,-
the- serious and rcp,ac i... -ar y"ars,
menb-r Of me Nrrlcd,t Episcopal Chuti AZ White. Ci,o
mud ,hc ILat
v and can testify To her iiui, and sincaic .rou.
IN m eminent gree dsps.
he ,Il
happy her nri.ilofs friend. Pleased md DON
fu and sui, is,ivr tie cold r;a.e,
boIy nov uins,rS ui.l
GOOD Gur.itic. why should synpi hing
for src an nprrit piom, Church d
Why .bou,d w.. wish her ln ls gone tp H.
81 vi
mutual CONSENT ami voice rscaia
Beng emulate her GOOD qIntis white earth, that.
hen vc nletI; q habitaiion whicis always
read, t welcome purely Christian people
ON Angels wings She take. lrr hi.ht,
To realms of eternal bliss;
Where :, q can iv day a:,J night.
Iook down 81, those s!r often aiss'I.
Then from the EYES - eii:r. tear,
As t..ating I'm" i. comm. usar,
When We can 60, when ~ an stag.
a5-The Christian Advocate an! Richmond Wing viii please
cony
Died on the 25, nmo Mt his residence near Oweasbnro
Kentucky of drnusy in the Grn ,wft>cg T. p,pR in
Tie a~rd ua.iv.
comfy VIRGINIA from herre m cu-rated 10 he West q m.
, his r.I,v a, yer, early apa where IA. served y IN
Ia IN. far lie loo.
vc,s-was sulecue,y rrrrsr of Tho Sena. for t,r same
neriod Dunc his whole political lie t.ro. the yar..- NM
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

The Washington Correspondent of the Baltimore
Patrio, states, that tie President sent IN on Monday
last. the nomination of George w. Lay, formerly
member Of Congress from the State Of y York, MS
Charge Alfaes to represent the Government OF the
r. S for Sweden and Norway, TO reside al Stockholm
This place has been held for some years past by Mr
Christopher Hughes of Baltimore Mr.: Hughes mas
aso been nominated as Charge Aaires for the Hague,
and Mr.. billiard, of Alabama, for Brussels.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29
Lcnisiniure Of Ltraini1.

Yesterday Dci6goies voted for in every county
Of the Stale. Oflhe lae members, it is said that
than 40 out of Isl had voluntarily Withdrawn from the
canvass. according TO the rotation in the Constiu
Ton, eight Senator's only were to be choen-but four
others had esgned their seatsso that rcrs Senators
were yesterday voted for-e.ht from Tic c5p;ra-
ton oi their terms, and foar from designations. -
We adop. late class icaion Of the Richmond Wing :
The following the Senators whose terms have
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

The VISIT TO THE SrTAMsnIrs.-O Friday the
two Houses Of Congress adjourned Monday, to
avail themselves of the invitation of the Secretary OF
the Navy to visit the steamships Mssc ur and Mssis
spp,, which lay abont mile from the Arsenal, al
Greenleai's Point. A twelve clock on Saturday
therefore, large number oil bon;s under the direction
Of "srla,t young mGshIpmcn, many OF them perhaps
10 be our future commodores were IN readiness 10 con
vey the President oil the L. s, the Heads OF the De
partinen,s large proportion Of Ike members OF Con.
gress, and the invited guests, to the gay and novel
scene Of attraction. more pIopous day could not
have been seeced-there was plea SAINT breeze from
the Southwest, and the SKY beautifully clear. The
surrounding view was truly pleasant TO the eye-the
s,arspangled banner hoaled upon the air in almost
every direction and upon the margin Of the Potomac
appeared The hills aud the stately tree and the shrub
and the bosom of the river itself re de mescay the
steamers of war.
The company first visited the Missouri, and had
scarcely finished their examination of the several
apartments of the vessel, her mach merry guns, &c,
before shout was heard from The sailors, who had
manned the yards of the two ships, TO thus give notice
Of the approach Of the President OF the United States
who was accompanied ty the heads Of the Depart
n; and several of The officers Of the Army and the
Navy. lie soon approached the Missouri and, upon
hrs embarkaton, the marine band struck up "llaIl Co.
lumhia and salute of twentyone guns was hired IN
quick succession Music again succeeded, and lis
sweet afforded delightful 10 the thun
der Of the deafenng cannon The Mississippi was not
elected she also received VISIT and acknowledged
the honor by salute.
All who we're corgregated upon this occasion e1.
pressed their admiration of the systematic, prompt, and
efficient, manner in which the vessels conducted,
and Of the polite and &c aeman!y treatment extended
to them b. the commanding officers.
r.IodiSORiGn, .ipril ~.
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example:

Reimbursed ~ Dnbes.
! !. For every dollar that is re-
ceived, The People viii have To
lav ., or 2, ar sometimes more,
lr The SHAPE Of duties.
y. Soho'iy escapes. Every
cc1nry ia comrclled 10 ocnti
~ r. Ever nan who wears 4
va, q Of clu.h, or uses q pound Il
AT. pays li- part. a table al
lie taxes thai would ihas ia'l
an each county @Gn!d star
tic those, who have seen only
the other table Of the land quotas
sad To accrue 10 each county
which il roI the case.
! 2. The operation j. still more
l,ncgual hrtwrea Tie different
arts ef The Union, ihan between
'hr different ccuntiss III the
STATE. 1t pre- sscs on Tx south
for the benefit Of the i-'s;i.eFn
| manufacturers. il u hd-e,i
icvcrv way unequal and uWLA..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

Tuginiaas, The true issue now is Clay or no Guy
There is no mistake about it. The Federasts are CO.
ing for HIM-with all his heresles. The Fedefais's
will shape every thing b. that end. Judge ye'
nnH
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TIE LAST LINK"

We are pleased 10 publish the following from the
Fredericksburg Arena relative 10 the progress in adding
the "1s Link 10 inc OF railroad md steam COM
manica,ion between this city and "ashing'cn:-
s.Thc grading of the last link, rs the piece OF road
from 10 Potomac creek has been termed,
is finished and awaits the supersruciufe. II VIII be
ready lur travel next fall winter The extension oil
The road 10 the creek will doubtless increase The travel
on he route.
The Petersburg Railroad Company, says the VIII
minrior Chronicle, has commenced laying The I, or
heavy ron rail their road The Company as we are
informed expects to have at least one half of tie read
laid ii! that kind Of rail- this year In lie mean time,
there is 70 interruption 10 the regular passage of the
trains over the old road.
This en;erprisng company, the Hall'ax Advo'
states, preparing TO extend the road rom bike
H. lis present terminatiun 10 Halifax, and that an En-
sineer is row surveying the route tor tina, purpose
The Globe, very properly, comments Indignantly
on tile outrageous attack upon the resnlng family IN
France made by Mr. Adams, in his late speech in the
House Of Representatives. The impua';on against
LOUIS Philippe eldest son. which Mr.. adams 50 reck-
essly and wanonly made, charg ng him, in effect, with
secretly conspring dethrone his father, seems TO
IN We been inGulg.d in from sheer malice Louis Ph
l,ppc rules with Guht rsin know; but all mnst
admit the many excellent qualities OF himself and his
lfsnily-Gua!i,Irs, which should protect them from al.
ssu,,s Ike those which come from Mr. Adams. And,
we take this TO repeat, that We uEe IN none
OF The encOmilins W1icn we nave nealu tau duu pass
ed upon MIR Adams aud his speeches. lie made one
of The best Presidents we had, and he makes
of the ros Representatives, that any people ever had
In all that he says, admit that he exhibits ability
but he shows the time, that he has bad hart
that he is vindcti"e, malicious and revensetul.
G.HtIandria Gazette.
1--WE agree in every Thing that the Alexandra Ga
ze,tc says about j. @. Adams, except in one thing
VIZ thai he made Of Tic best Presidents 'cs eetr
Lod" Heaven save the mark! He decidedly made
the rery ,royst. His whole administration was marked
he the same def cts which cha racterze the Represen
ra,ive viz strong dosged passions want of common
sense. and want Of sound Constitutional principles
From ms outrageous SIX ylight Message down 10 tie last
Choper of his cventlnl Administration, it was bad
And for his misconduct, the South contributed 10 de-
leat hm-and for this defeat he is seeking to dis.
,ac, The Sout-cullirg her STARE Lresders, and
proca,mirr, that, .houd lnsurrecion show her front
in the South orr Northern Brethren will not lift fin
yer 10 aid u.s. LnGnirer.I
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

1-p"Norfc!k," On the Controversy between Virginia
and New York, and exposing the shameless course of
The Richmond Wing that subject, will appear on
TucsdaY.
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W..Il1sGrnS An,

4
The Funeral Of Mr. Laurence took place yesterday,
from the House of Representatives, in the order pre-.
scribed by the Committee of Arrangements. The re.
lisous services were performed with ervor and solem-
nifty BY the Rev. Mr.. Tus,on The day rainy and
gloomy, in harmony with ;lc feelings o all who attend
ed the remains Of their lamenied friend and associate
to the grave-.lat. LIT.
In consequence Of the Funeral, no business yes.
terday done in either House Of Congress.
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TO THE PUBLIC

a The Rev. ]. c,srts, Of Norfolk VIII preach il
the 1t Presbyterian Church M rinmerl to night, NJ quartz
before O'Clock, aud every night for week.
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YIcpMoyp MAgkETs-.ssr1 y. l3ia.
u Nc { 70.

ConS-j5 20 b" cents per bGs hcl
D.Ts-i0 10 IL CENTS per b;shei.
Nome coming in. W, MoG. & 30.
Tos have what increased This weck;rces
quotations: lHg g y and aicommun
leaf 50 3indd:ns 10 hne &: fine manufactured 90:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

-YOTICE-TD NOckhoiders If the Richmond aud
Petersburg Railroad Company
rv,F Animal Meeting Of will BE- held at IN. once
i in Richmond, Tuesday, 3ist May ~ - oeoos a. ~ 70
who cannot attend person are particularly re-
ques,cd TO appoint their proxies ,h ,-,r., a, N
going To- and returning the meeting they taVe on n
road free Of charge. .,,. ~. - r., ,.rrs,
April "a
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E1ecutorS Safe IF ratuabfe md Desiratic fauGu;er


ON TUESDAY, the 18th day Of June next &c fair Il not The
~ nest fair dsj will offer for sae on The pe;n-, Tile
Tract Of Land belonging 10 ,hs Estate Of Tie late Samuel Fish
er, conain ne ateut ~
This land n,ersec,ed y The Flmon:h and Dumie roads,
is healthy region, ahcGt iwo miles below tho
Gri.hns village Wa:fntou. and hive Or SIX from Tie WHIT,
Sulphur Springs II il wc adatri Ia clover and plaster aad
II a high state Of cultivation and Improvement.
viii IN a body divide into three rars,
!ows: tie Falmouth and uuiTo roads tirFc
acre.on the Mansion Eous-. win lie Necessary
buildings and 4 cemmodoas BAN aad stables Mor an
acres well aberea. DU the Turkey Run
30 a.T.s, aEir
m H in COED rtrar zen of bcaNiIy tim
rred 80 atow AID e t@esa.r III blue grass aud
clover opposite the DuTte- Toad afe 10 acres,
THIS part Tie r.c-ved . attention Lan TIE "n
former divisions, consequently m ;h stat o CULT
vaon: but, from III so Il l. -Isef i1e at easy
rapid tbs, lkrwi-c, al abundance %
timber, and large quart,S g! yausl!e iIne.
Al o: these al "aieTci
7ert Of Sai-i credit Of one, two ard three yea with
Gt Of January l-3 II he ie r"'si-
sion III be gwen Tie purchaser aGg the pfsl, 81 e,d
IN the fal. Rond satisfactory seouly ai deed 0! iss
will tc r.lui:e. - secGrc The payments.
ar Persons wishing the farm Will tie
ec,io vln. Warrenlon, who will snow them the lapd ara
its boundaries. sAhi u FishLh,
Executor Of San.ue Fisher, c.ceasr!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

Dear sir-In the language of Cesar, the Democrats
of Chesterfield may say, "Teni, rid, riei' more
signal defeat could no, have befaen the Wing party,
and we think that their here will never lie again
raised. The polls stood at the close:
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be Gistrlhnted arnnnr item

R>orircd from The Lnrd Fand.
The Fund .ors iutn the STAFF
Treasury, thee Ia bc scrambled
for. Light Gene, light 90 also
Such p.aiuiIi-s are generally
wasted; and they likew iSr gene
rate rli~nSivc enterprise and
Tie Stale IS apt la rGn more IN
dent, th,n II receives.
.4ra,r-IIow many IL the Pc
ri, receive their SHARE: II Il lr
lai,. out an roads, the people ~
some ofihe counties VIII Fever
have q cent If II.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

n M saes h, no, completed Tie f day. they viii be
' avn "' " '' " JAMES PEARCE, Agent.
William b. Chit,enlen, Secretary Of The James River and
Hanaw a Company hereby certify that James eace whose
nam. Is subscribed 10 The advertisement, Is the agent of
e sand sonnauy daily authorized by the President and pree
tors sale If the Stock Of delinquent rom
tme IN lime - NAV be dc emed pursuant Ia the
u w. y. -. 80 - =. 49,, WM. b. CHiTTENDEN.
.t' N''1 1i1-w.d
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NJ OTicEThere viii called meeting "i he St"ekhoidss
of the Rivanna Navigation Company 10 n nea IN me Town
NJ on Tuesday eth day of June next-K being
the ind day Of June Court TIE Stockholders are earnestly
qucsted TO attend, subjects OF importance touching ~ ~
esls will be submitted the meeting
hs ''ae' u '"e D'' DAN. +. CARR, Secretary
ll1-td
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apriI 20

SUMNER HATS-sEMIER HATS lave JGe rec i've ny
- Of ram Leaf. ls-hon and Panama Hat, winch
will sell lower the tfad-, for'a "
" - r. :. G.RBASATI,
Sign of Transparent Hat, sace%oe ~.
Apiils lit
1KINaDA RIl.-5 purcheons OF very 1nr mpro:rd Gre
u mad, RAM Just imported CustomaouEe store entitled To
debenture, and for sale by - - ,,,,,,,
Norfolk, Va, Goth April, l'i9. ii3-ss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

We are pleased publish the following from III
FreGe rcksburg Arena relative 10 The progress in addin
the 81 1st Link line of railroad and steam com
munica,ion between this city and Wa:hing'nn:-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-29

This however the part of lady for whom
Dr. McCabe plugged he lady under 'hr I'M
ION that the pue had Upon examination. how
ever and be in lis place properly and wofknanlke
Auri lIb-l
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-07-11
& ile Apuct.turn Jirgiutau.
.hO.AH.lI, July II. lSA2.
FoI nIlI GI.HDI.N.

Artillery aud Light Infantry united and in which they
were joined hy the lecsy!lc Trap and other invited
guests. Gen. David Il dos acted as President ard Gu
James II. Turner as Wee President Of the day:
REGULAR TOAsTS.
l. The fih ii July l776-'fhe day on Which our an.
ccaor. proclaimed Ia the world the great principles of
cyii liberty and republican government. and pledged
their tsaad fortunes for ibeir support. Let every
ireuan keep II holy 9cteas, ttoie, Iiad CoitpiJia
=. Iii6 memory Of George Nashuototl- Enlaey can
add nothing II his iame "Ceine. them expressive 81
lyucc mase his praise" Yaae u eshinqi6lS lIayrh.
). he Declaration Of ludependencc-lts principles
constitute tie foundation Of trae republican government
lie VINO wages var aeainst item stlihts the bass Of
our republic. and dcccratcs the holy temple Of our b.r
ties. Cheers, htle Sta,-spaaaied Bran,r.
I. lie Sl1hefs 81 the DoeIafation-N nh decree Of
trnnrs and nrepdy unsurpassed IN The arnals Of HE
world, they discharged Their arlueus duty amid the
Gloom and peril that surrounded them, aud ,ncirced
their names with halo OF Aioii GRANDEUR in wls.e Fl
iuI2eH blaze the boodboueh iafae ii Kings and F.npe
rrs falls INTO lhsgnifcancc and contempt. Tune, .lnld
LaHn Sgne.
+. The deceased Warriors and Statesmen of the Rev
oulon-Ohlyou, dust shall never obscure the ulory ui
lhcrdrods The everlasting flame ii .Aerry shall pre-
serve It, When every mununen which the art If man
can erect. shallhaYe cfumbed into dust. YnHr fhc II
ot That reathffed tie storm.
q. he surviving Soldiers oftle Revolutionary eneIa-
Ike Iair7isoi a glorious era: grateful nation slall
7o"he thor declining age, and Nth htarli tears be
dew their s!aHlefng asits i,ea Hearts # Oais
l. he Ladies' Of The Reyolution-ii ike the beautiful
Ivy that enclrces tie eiatey oak. cnging around il
while II dehes The Storm they adhered to The .steraer
son N the heNllng tempest 81 war against evil liberty
and The uells OF man, aGd ufgcd them on to deeds oi
everlasting Glory and mnoWn. Iiue, .S,cecihearis and
u hrs
.. he dstt.lu'on e the sales ofthc Pullc lants-
J lee re.taasian ii fluids to its legitimate ownrrs MAY
'.''7 Y the best ia I the mra character. distinguish
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PCfCrs's rf,d shern,c.,.s y,r<...

>"'rman's Cough, NonnA Ganphor or Ileadacbc L.
%"ss And Il" additional supply OF Iiarrsons Specific
ointment, romody highly recommended by all Who
have used II. fuf sale al Howell DAI-IEs,
July : 20
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-07-11

''>'Z sizes fockwiih's. Mlflit', +
. vans and very general supply oraU the veIi 30
,ab,lshed and popular Anublllous and Ant Bsenen,,
Pills IN u.s. ~ -'" - u PUG
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-08-13

DlED-ln this city. at the residence OF her son >
in.Iaw Mir. !. Buell. on Saturday, 9th inst, Hrs
PAMELA 7. COOK, iii the 18th year of her age
Mrs. c was formerly Of New j. rsey but had for
the asst two Years been resident OF this city A
few months since She was attacked with nalig-
nant sickness which batfled all medical skli-and
after period oeliios intense suffering, which she
bore with remarkable fortitude. She found her oul,
relief in death. She has left behind her an atIec
tlonate family to their loss. and large cir.
Gle oftriends to sympathze in their affection Mrs.
e. had bee" for many years previous to her death.
member OF the Pre- sEytcran Church, and oied in
the full nope OF the immortality which that persua
sion teaches. OnlDianicated.
In this city. on sat,r,n, ngnt last. at the resi-
deuce OF her brother-n law (Nr SEanon Knox
Miss MARGARET JOHNSON. aged 3. years.
Miss was recently from Pennsy lvana. but during
her stay amoag us she had endeared herself by her
amlable qualities and lady-iike department. 10 a
large circle Of friends and qnantances who SYM.
pathlze deeply with this afflicted family. Miss
was member of the Methodist Church and died
with fuil hope OF a glorious Immortality
in this city. Wednesday last. SAMUEL, ne.
Phew OF the above and son OF Mr. Shannon Knox.
May he who "tempers the wind to the shor,
lamb. be with this family in this hour OF affection
Comm :nicatea.
On Wednesday evening last, sNiss MARIA A.
I'm lRuP, aged 20 years. recently OF Cincinnati
On Friday morning last, ANN ELIZA, aged a.
bout years. second daughter Of George w AID
Margaret kelley, Of this city.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-08-13
NOTICE.

RY Virtue of a Trust Deed, from William
~ Coleman to ns, Of the 18th dav of January
ls4s we will offer for sale at Public .4uc-
ton, in front Of the National Hotel n Bnrling.
ton, on Saturday. the 18th day of Augnstlnext.
at O'Clock PM; til. following named prop.
erty, to wit:
One Beds,ead, one wardrobe. one Mahogany
table, one Work-stand. Books, 4 Trunks and
con'ents,3 Clocks, Centre Tables, Mahog.
any Stand, Map Of the Us ASTRAL Lamp.
one Hall Lamp, Id Carpets. 9 Oil Carpets, Is
Looking glasses, "a Beds and Bedding, IL
Wash-stands with Bowls and Pitchers. Glass
Decanters, Tumblers. Wine-gla.sss, Mirrors,
Qneensware, Knives and Forks, Casters.
Curtains, Kitchen and Mushroom Furniture !.
Extra Bedding, Window Curtains; Mosquito
Bars, one TWO horse Wagon and harness, a
saddles; Brides ADD Marungales,l se,t Har-
ness, Cows, Calf, Horses, &c. &c.
TERMS under iivedollars, cash; over five
deiars, non,hs-notes swi,fi good security
aud interest AZ IL per cent. per nnnum
BRIDG.NAN s. PARTRIDGE
ruy 30th 1912. 3 times.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-08-13

these monopolizers, and by their own
hard labor render more valuable the lands
which they might never be able to pur-
chase. | say Mr.. Spencer's object is too
palpable to admit of doubt; and howev-
er such policy may increase the re-
ceipts ofthe Land Office, he will find him.
self "behiad the times in attempting to
carry it out. | witnessed the effects Of
this system in the early settlement ofths
State; but the harvest of heartless specu-
lafors is over-public opinion has estab-
lished rules Which protect thcpoor immi-
gran, in his litsle improvement provided
ne can raise the means Of paying for the
land; and however it may be true that
no certiicatebf pre-. emption can be issued
until the elSnds have been surveyed, |
think iksWM be found that previous
settlenlat will be no bar to such certifi
cat1 Provided the settler is prepared TO
pay 11,25 per acre for the land when it
Is brought into market. have not re-
Gently examined the law referred to by
Mr.. Spencer; but If be correct, all his
pleasant dreams about 'sequal advanta-
ges," and consequent high prices for the
'.best locations,h will vanish.
know ofno instance in which our cit.
liens in the West have been intertered
with, in occupying any public land so soon
as it is asceltained that the Indian title
was extinguished; SO Gar as recollect the
practice has existed since our earliest
purchases from the Indians; and il there
be no special law authorising it, custom
mas established law which is not likely
o be repealed ;and may that law be enlorc
sdso long as an American citizen wants
nome, say |.
have now answered Mr.. Spencer's
etter, and said more than had intended.
hough | could not say less; and in con.
:lusion have to say that the '.opinion''giv-
N by me has not undergone the slightest
:hangc. In saying this, however. set
Up no claim to intal,ibility; but ifI have
erred in asserting the exclusive claim 10
lave been IN the Iowas when they ceded
heir title to the United States, Mr.. Spen-
er has fallen into much greater error
n saying that they had no claim at all.
The joint ownership of-he government
must be apparent to all who have seen
ne several communications upon the sub
'ct; and how far you may feel justified
! dragooning people out OF the country |
annot pretend to say-that is "a matter
etween you, them, and the Secretary;
ut ! will venture to predict that they will !,
OF stond much drngOoning.
Very respectfully.
Your most obi serv't.
JOSHUA PITCHER. ,