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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
THE BANKRUPT BILL.

We lay before our readers this week
part Of the Speech Of Mr.. Berrien Of Ga.
in opposition 10 the repeal Of the Bank.
rupt Law. Although The Constitution of
the United States gives the power to Con.
gres &c pass "uniform laws on the subject
of bankruptcies" there arc many persons
IN the country who are disposed to oppose
the law without understanding the subject,
aud we find that the Loco Focos are also
crying out against the measure and are
endeavoring to make political capital out
Of II. The bill is looked upon as abroga,.
ing contracts, well suppose that il is as
bad as its enemies say it is, is il not better
to liberate a man from thraldom than to
keep him bowed down for life as a sef to
merciless creditor. If man gives up
all that he has honestly, why should he not
DO iiberatedl 10 our own state a man is
liberated from debts by taking the insol-
vent oath aud they never can be collected
unless he acquires property bu, under the
Bankrupt Law a man IS allowed 10 keep
what he makes and il IN homes, man il
will stimulate him 10 exer,ion, so as to ena-
bio him 70 liquidate oil his former debts,
but if he is inclined to tako advantage Of
his creditors he can do it without IL? aid
Of the law. How many men in our corn.
try have been kept poor just for the want
Of such law-being unfortunate IN bust.
ness and having debts hanging over them
as soon as they could &c. little property
around them j, is all taken away by some
heartless creditor, and thus it continues
until broken in spirit he ceases to make
any excriions and drags cut a miserable
existence beholding bis children suffering
many times for the neccssaries OF life
What man, with a single spark Of love for
his follow, ean oppose such law.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

The roar of the Lion.--In our last we
copied an article, ian admitted lact,) stat
ing that violent Loco had been appoint
ed Marshal Of Tennessee on the recon-
mendation Of Gen. Jackson, in preference
TO a good Wing. 1t appears now that an
other of the same kidney has been APP
pointed Postmaster at Brownville, Tenn.
ON a Recommendation of the same kind
Would it not save Mr.. Tyler trouble TO
send parcel Of blank commissions to the
Ex-President, to fill up as he pleases -
Fay. OBS.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
ONE WITNESS


10 the House Of Representatives, on the
9Th ult. while debating the resolution 10
censore Mr.. Adams for presenting petit
ton praying dissolution Of the Union, Mr..
Bolts stated that the Secretary Of the Ma
Wy Judge Upshur) was an open and avow-
ed advocate of the immediate dissolution Of
the Union. This, Mr.. Wise denied and
wrote letter to the Secretary who came
ont in answer and also denied the charge.
Mr.. Bolts said he would prove it. The
following extract is from card published
in the Richmond Wing which we think
completely susiains Mr.. Bolts:
Conycrsing with Judge Upshur some
years since in the streets of Norfolk, on
the subject of notification, said consid-
cred the doctrine Of notification heresy,
dangerous in this, that many persons who
had not access to correct information
would be led off by 'ho plausible argu-
ments by which it was supported; for all
have their file leaders. The Judge said,
| have no fle.leader. ] replied, you have
10 occasion for iile-lcader, as your situa-
ton in life enables YOU to obtain correct
information for yourself; although, said l,
jestingy, some say Mr.. Calhoun is your
tile-reader. Judge Upshur then made use
Of the iguratiye expression of which |
have spoken "No, ! have no file-leader,
and | claim the credit of being the first
Virginian who ran up the flag of disunion. +"
What was intended by this expression, |
cannot say--It was used, as | have said,
in connexion with the subject of nulfca-
ton, and if any qualification accompanied
tie remark it has escaped me,
c. NJ BRAXTON.
February 4lL, 1912.
Since noticing the above we have re-
cciyed the Intelligencer containing Mr..
Bolts defence in which he gives the fullest
testimony to sustain the charge. We
really cannot see how any man could 50
far forget himself as TO make so direct a
denial Of opinions held at former time
and they so easily proved 10 the satisfac-
ton of any man, who will take the trouble
to read the testimony, as the Secretary has
duac. We shall give more fthe evidence
next week.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
MARRIED

In this county. on the % instant, by the Rev.
William Nolen, Mr.. WIN. II. BAKER to Miss
MARTHA A. STEPHENS.
Also, on the 4th instant, by r. Kirkpatrick.
ESQ., Mr.. JOHN PATTERSON, of Iredell
county, to Miss ELIZA KERR.
In Lincoln county, on the 9Th instant. by the
Rev Mr.. Handy, Mr.. WIN. T. SHIP to Miss
HARRIET, daughter of Robt. johnson, Esq.
In this county, on the 9Th ult., by the Rev. Cy-
rus Johnston, Mr.. WILLIAM HUDSON to
Miss PAMELA, daughter of VIM. D. Winches-
ter, Esq. All Wings.
Also, on the 9th ult., by the same, Mr.. SAM
UEL T. KERR to Miss MARY L. BOZZEL.
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THE STATE or THE CcCNTRY-wHo
ARE To BLAME

The Loco F0co press are making sad
relative to tho present situa-
ton Of the country, and we agree with
them, for the country never was, in our
recollection, in a worse condition, but who
arc 10 blame Cor this state Of things Not
VIC Wings as party, certainly. Who
then Clearly John Tyler the President
by accident. During the canvass the
Wings made promises which would Ger.
tainiy have been made good if Gen. Har-
rson's life had been spared, bat Provl.
dcuce interfering threw the power toto The
hands Of man who has departed nearly
in toto from the policy Gen. Harrison was
expected TO pursue, and is applying the
power as far as possible to his own ag-
grandizsment. II the Wing party had
been in the least under the impression that
Bank would not have been chartered
they never would have been willing TO
promise to better the situation of the
country, for there is not a Wing but must
have been we'll satisfied that there was no
other measure that could be adopted so
well calculated to restore confidence and
improve the currency as Bank of the
United States. Well, how has the Presl.
dent acted, why, after having been elected
on tho ticket with Gen. Harrison as being
in favor Of bank Of the United States,
and by being identified with the measure
BY previous conduct as soon as the power
falls into his hands he forgets all and turns
his back on the very measure Of all others,
which the party that elevated him to Of
fec was DESTROYS of seeing adopted. Now,
this being the case, under what mode OF
argument can the Wing Party be respon-
sibc for the present situation of the coun-
try.
The following from the Danvillo Re-
porter is much TO the point;
WHO'S TO BLAMEf
The Locos complain hugely of the d'th'
culiies of the times and attribute IT all to
Wing rule and Wing legislation, as IT, IN
spite Of the noble efforts of the Wings to
substitute something better, almost pre-
ciscly the same pcrnicious measures oil Inc
Democratic party we're not now in opera
ton, producing the same evil consequent
ccs Just as cticcually as if the late Admin
istration were still IN power instead of him
who is now at the head of affairs and
whose trcachery to the Wings (since i has
recommended him TO the Democra,s) just
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
MR.. ADAMS SPEECH.

Some parts Of the Speech delivered by
Mr.. Adams 10 his defence is said to con-
tain much Of thrilling narrative and touch
ing eloquence. lie reviewed his whole 20
lilcal life, and recounted many most inte-
resting incidents of his Diplomatic history,
particularly while he was Minister Pleni-
potentiary to the Russian Court. We
shall lay this part Of his speech before our
our readers when we receive it.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

"HE Notes and Accounts of James A.
u Johnston having been len in the hands
of the subscriber for collection, all persons in.
tcrcsed are requested to make settlement against
our next Superior Court, or they will DO sued inn
mediately thereafter. -
VIM JOHNSTON.
Charlotte, Fee s, 1912. aoic
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

W The Loco Focos are abusing Mr..
Clay for not obeying the instructions of
tho Legislature Of Kentucky. All gentle
men, Why did you not find fault with some
Of the Democratic Senators who have re-
fused to obey instructions-but circum-
stances alter cases. Mr.. Clay is not the
man TO swerve from his duty when his
raind is fully made up as to the importance
of the measure. And another thing, 1t is
denied that the Legislature has instructed
Mr.. Clay.
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va 1t is stated .hat when Mr.. Berriel

Va 1t is stated that when Mr.. Berren
took his seat after delivering his speech in
favor of the Bankrupt Law, Mr.. Clay ap-
preached him and Selling his hand with
cordial grasp audibly exclaimed /" / thank
you-I thank you, from my heart thank
you, as much as to say you have fought
nobly for the poor bankrupts. A comph-
mcnt that many might be proud Of.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
Thursday, February II, 1872.

on Tuesday Of our Superior Court, to APP
point Delegates TO attend the Wing State
Convention in Raleigh, on the 4th day OF
April next, and also to express their views
IN relation to the political affairs of the
country.
February 3, 1912.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

At Washington City, on the Cd instant, VIII
LIAM LOWNDES, infant sou Of Hon. Green
W. Caldwell of North Carolina.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
~ The Inielligencer of The sth instant

W The Inielligencer of The sth instant
brought Us the gratifying intelligence that
the debate on the resolutions TO censure
Mr.. Adams had been brought to close
by laying the whole subject on the table
by a vote of log TO 93-iust what ought to
have been done at first. The House after
wards by vote of ld6 nays TO 40 yeas re-
jected tic petition, which Mr.. Adams had
presented.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

gg- A new Steamboat was launched at
Fayetteville on tho 9th instant, and was
named Fayetteville" in honor of the
town. She is 100 feet long, 90 wide, cx-
elusive of the guards, and 0 feet depth of
hold, will carry 400 tons of freight and
has six boilers, with an engine of 1a0
horse power on deck. She is owned by
Messrs. j. II. Hall, c. johnson and Ben
iamin Rush.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
LEGISLATIVE JoLLIFICATIoN.


The Tuscaloosa Monitor states that on
the morning of the 25th December the
lower house Of the Alabama Legislature
was a scene Of much confusion and hilari-
ty. Tho members gave ample evidence
Of having ushered in the day with the usu.
oil Christmas festivities. Several motions
for adjournment were made which were
lost upon q division for the reason Fit was
said by some sIanderous lobby mar, that
tho advocates of adjournment were unable
to stand up long enough to be counled.-
1t being generally consented TINT the
House was not in a condition to transact
business
Mr.. Clemens offered the following poet
ic resolutions which had been hastily
drafted by the member from Tuscaloosa,
(W. r. Smith, Esq who was prevented
from reading it himself, by sudden al
tack of 4" biccups.'
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives oftho State Of Alabama,
in General Assembly convened, Thai
tho two Houses assemble in the Hall of the
House of Representatives, this day at IL
o'clock for the purpose Of singing the fol-
lo,ior
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
TIE NEW YORK MIRROR.

We have received two Nos. of the above
work which is now in its goth volume. II
is a work well worthy Of the encourage
ment of an enlightened community and its
entcrprising proprietor promises TO add to
its interest BY giving monthly fine en-
grazing, amongst them will be the Decla-
ration OF Independence and the Battle Of
Bunker's Hill. The cngraylngs in the
Nos. we have received are very fine
The contributions to this work are sup.
piled by authors Of distinction both at home
and abroad and il will form, as !, is design
ed to be, AN elegant parlor Journal. lts
subscription price is So in advance.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION.

DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION.
II is a little remarkable that many per-
sons are disposed to blast Mr.. Adams with
curses for doing what he considered part
of his duty as a Representative, in the pre-.
senia,on of petition for dissolution oil
the Union, while there arc men in the
Country who advocated dissolution and
even in Congress there arc men who hold
the opinion. During the debate it has
been charged upon the Hon, r. r. Rhcti
that he had drawn preamble and resolu-
tons declaring the necessity of dissolving
the union, which he had intended TO pre-
sent. Now, of the two, we look upon MIR.
Adams as tho less guilty person.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
MISSISSIPPI.

At Natchcz, in this State, it seems, q
book has been opened TO receive the sub
scriptlous of all persons who believe in the
obligation Of the State to redeem her faith
by recognising and paying the Bonds issu-
ed under the authority of her own laws.
The Natchez Daily Courier of January
20 says: 1--WE were gatifed to see a
large number of our old and worthy cti-
zcns Of Na,chcz come forward yesterday
and record their names as BOND PAYERS.
1t is no humbug. Every one who has
travelled out of the State since the eloc-
ton knows this. He has often felt that
his honor as Mississippian has been as
sailod--assd,led ugjustly. The record of
names will be open at our counting-room
during all hours, day and evening, until
complete.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
"ALI,s FAIR IN POLITICS.

Upon this principle ii is, we presume,
that correspondent Of the last Stan
dard endeavors to make Gov. Morehead
accountable for all the Quilts and Pens,
used by the Legislature and several De.
pariments Of State for the last two years.
The very statement which the writer pub.
fishes, shows that the whole amount ex-
pended for the use Of the Executive De.
partment, was only Ten Dollars. Pro-
digious extravaganza truly Besides,
does not this anonymous scribbler know
that the State furnishes Stationary of va.
rious kinds, for the use of 10 Members
Of the Legislature, for the Engrossing
Clerks, and indeed for all the Officers of
Government The expenditure is mod
crate one but were it ever so extravagant.
Gov. Morehedd had as little to do with
it as the Great Mogul. The Governor of
the State has no control over any cxpen-
dituros, except for his own Office, which
from the writer's own showing, amounted
only to $40 for two years furnishing OF
Qui!ls and Pens. The Quills, SC. used
by the Legislature are purchased by
another Officer, under specific Resolu-
ilon Of the Legislature. When rabid par
tizans descend tt such small game, they
ought TO be certain that their facts are re-
al, not assumed.-Ral. Reg.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

The principles of the Temperance So
ciety are beginning to operate upon those
in high life. Governor Seward, of New
Y ork, has substituted at his table, lemo-
made and cold water, for punch and wine,
aud intends to give the amount heretofore
expended for wine, &C., 10 the poor
Richmond Shield.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

esr The Bank Of Pennsylvania has clos
ed, an injunction from the Governor to Sc
cure the State Depositcs compelled it to
adopt this course.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

I Colt, the murderer of Adams, after
an impartial trial, has been found guilty Of
wilful murder. His counsel was allowed
him time to Gle exceptions 10 the verdict
so as TO take the case up to the Court Of
Of Errors. Colt may yet escape.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

A strange uiSitor.--A young seal was
killed few days ago on the beach near
New River, in Onsiow county, about 40
miles to the northward of this. It is GER
tainly very remarkable that one should
have strayed off TO this region. There IS
no mistake about its being killed, for We
saw the skin of the creature Yesterday
Wilmington Chronicle.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

"a Benjamin Harrison, ESQ.,, of Berk-
ey, Va, and nephew of the late President
harrison, died on 9th instant, after shor.
llness.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
JOINT SONG:

JOlN CONN
Now Christmas comes, and merry
Let every bosom be;
Lay down thy mallet TERRY,
And let the Senate free.
This is no time for sporting,
Make no resolves to-day
Thy voice is great al shouting
Tho merry roundelay.
The Senators are doing,
The thing is evident;
They all feel like reposing,
Some are at least half bent
lat PBn.ror and the MAJoR
Have HOLIDAY, pray,
And will lay wager,
They are sober half the day.
Look not so grave, in glasses,
Most gracious Doctor MooRE;
Adjourn thy House of Asses
And lot them bray no more;
Bring down thy ivory hammer,
And let its voice proclaim,
One days respite TO grammar,
One day to eggs and game.
For where's the use of brawling
To day, about tho Law
Some members arc thrown sprawling,
And some arc in the straw
Fresh bowls they say ara foaming,
Moro eggs are coming in,
Another boat is coming,
With oysters and gin.
The House then adjourned by call o.
the yeas and ncas] until Monday, half pas
nine o'clock.
4 e. Al. ~
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

Va Mr.. Binney has declined accepting
tho vacant Judgeship in Pennsylvania.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

An Arrest. - CadwaIlader 4. Blanchard,
Teller of the City Bank, Boston, was on
Friday, arrested on charge OF embez-
cling $4,000 Of the funds Of that Bant-
1t seems he had loaned 50 much on checks
to B. II. Odiorue, the defaulting teller Of
the Eagle Bank. Both are now in custody.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

Mud Dogs.-The Observer states that
disease is prevalent among the dogs ia
Fayetteville which resembles hydropho.
ba. Several persons have been bitten;
bu, as yet they have no symptoms Of tie
disease, Look after the dogs.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

The Legislature of Tennessee was to
have adjourned, by agreement on the 9TH,
without electing U S. Senators. What a
shame
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17
SHORT SPEECHES.

The lower house Of the Legislature ol'
Tennessee ha> passed resolution restrict
ing the speeches of members TO twenty
minutes each. This beats the one houc
rsle Of Congress. Mr.. Dew, famous foe
his euIogy Of Jefferson and his reference
to the Plymouth rock, pronounced the res
olution " bloody gag."-Rai. Star.
II. B. Odlornc, late Teller of the Eage
Rank of Boston, has been arrested for EN-
bezzling money. Ralph Thompson, bro.
ker, was also committed for receiving die
money from Odiorne, knowing it to DO
stolen and the Police Of Boston are IN
New York in search of George +. Cook,
another broker, charged with the sane Of
fence.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

@grA report from the Senate Committee
on the Exchequor Bill is expected at an
early day. Sundry notifications are pro-.
posed the particulars are not known.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

Tennessee L. S. Seadtors,--A public
meeting was held in Memphis, Tennessee,
on the 10Th ultmo, and several resolutions
passed condemning in strong language the
course of the State Senators who prevent
cd the election of U. S. Senators from that
State. Among the resolutions was one
respectfully requesting the Hon. Henry
Clay, of kentucky, and Hon. William c..
Preston, of South Carolina, Gas far as is
compatible with their constitutional obliga-
tions TO their own States, to watch over,
protect and defend the peculiar interests
of the State of Tennessee, and (adds the
resolution we do hereby adopt them as
our Senators, as fully and completely as
it is in our power to do, deeming them in
all respects worthy to represent the rights,
interests, and dignity of this patriotic
State
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

w. A magnificent dinner has been CIV
en- by the citizens Of Boston to Boz"
alias Charles Dickens.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-02-17

western editor, speaking Of the new
|V = Of reputation, valiantly says -
rlgh, the British, but don't CHEAT them
pay every cent we owe them, and then
'k them like bazcs.p
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-21

Sngar-Saies have been made 10 a fair ex-
tent since Friday night; altogether they are
estimated at 5G0 hAda. We notice no change
III prices.
Molasses-We quote a good article in cy-
press bbis. Is a lSc.; and in oak at Is a 16c.
The sales are limitet, and there has been
less demand within the past three days than
during any time last week.
F~lour-Sales Of subefline have been made
at S41 a a; fine S. a A.; and common So
No sales for shipment have been made in
fact, all transactions are confined to the retail
trade. Receipts continue fully esua, to the
demand.
Pork-We hear Of nothing in pork. Our
hgures are nominaIiy for mess s. a Il /;
Prime S4,75 = 5; II. o. $50 a 6; T. Q.
1915 4.
LaT@-We quote q prime article at 81 2
g.; inferior at 4 a Sc. Sales are very limi-
ted. being confined to the retail trade. Re-
ceipts light.
Bsef-Prices have advanced a little, but we
learn Of no transactions Of importance. We
quote prime 81 a mess SIC; mess Is aaii
bblg. S. 81 B 81 a
SGeoa-No Transactions have come to our
1nesisaage within the last three days. Fri.
esS are iietoihaiiy Iof Rams d q 44c.s E-aes
q a 3le.; shoulders Il a &c. for Western
smoked city smaked bacon ranges &c. less
ii,an the above quotations.
Waasksr-We quote the article at is a
a5sc.; Which is slight adTanee or or iorul-
es Esuses. rssas demand is limited and the
receipts light.
G-ctn-Enc corn, cats and wheat. 70 change,
Few transactions have taken place
Ce5ss-In prices there are no change.
Rio 81 70 o.; Havana 8 a ele-Eat7str1