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From The Salem Gdsette
THE EXCHEQUER.

We have heard nothing of the National Exchequer
of late What has become OF 1t Is no attempt to be
made to pass it OF the feasibility and efficiency of
the plan, no one doubt who will impadially ex-
anime It, 1t will cost nothing to tryit If IT does not
work well il will cost nothing to abandon it, Let US
view this matter considerably why should we
not bring the same calm judgment to bear on this as
on private matters What has our loves or our ha-
treds of particular to do with 1t! No man Is IN
vulnerable To error; certainly those who are most &C
tive in the lower House of Congress not We
have yet to the speech the argument that has
overthrown even shaken that of the Secretary OF
the Treasury which accompanied the bill framed 10y
him. and presented by him, at the request the Sen.
ale. Then it was that all parties in Congress should
have moved Ike patriotic men, and adopted it-trted
and taken this cause OF quarrel out OF the politl-
cal arena If such had been their course, we SIM
cerely believe that congratulations, long and hearty,
would have gone up from one end of the country to
the other.
But instead of that they must 90 to President ma
king, and black bang each other. and fighting, and
possibly commit ny murder In an honorable way
and drawing their eight dollars day, and leaving
the people TO take care OF themselves. With these
facts before them, what else could he expected than
that the people should lose confidence in the honesty
of public men 1T requires, doubt, great talent &c
be great legislator Our public affairs, II Is sad arr
in a very complicated Predcament-but, we honestly
believe that three hundred farmers might be selected
from 10 Daviess Carroll and Stephenson counties
who if they had the legal power, could meet at tn,
city of Washington, and, with ten days debate would
adopt system of that alone necessary tC
the prosperity and contentment of the country. i
seems to US that The of the country neve
were brought down to SO small compass at pre-
sent We want, and only want such measures adopt
ed as will secure THE Ho LABOR OF THE COUNTRY
FROM FOREIGN, AS WELL AS FROM THE DOMES
TIC AGGRESSION of fraudulent sharpers. The peop.
are now hard at work, and willing to worh hard
nnNe ,hay .sps, be PROTECTED in their earnings IL
THEY MUST PROTECT THEW 81 sri SUI ' r.S SNo'
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A CARD

WE undersigned having under the firm of John
Il son Calan, opened an Office of General a gen
cy Tor The negotiation and transaction of such bust
ness as may be conided them in this CITY beg lea
to olieI to their friends and to the public Their services
IN The sale and purchase of al! kir DIS of real and e
sonal property, corporation, bank Insurance. and Other
ney, collections of claims upon the several DEPART
ments OF Government rents and dividends, bond bills
and notes from abroad payment Of taxes for nonres
dents, settlement of estates executing the duties Of
trustees &c &c; all for a fair and reasonable com
mission at their Office, street few doors east of
Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs, where they may always
be found during business hous.
The undersigned feel happy III the belief that, TO
those who know, who ever have known them, II j,
unnecessary to say their business will be conducted
upon principles OF the strctest propriey in all respects
and that all moneys passing through their hands viii
be promptly RENTED otherwise disposed of accord
ing TO instructions.
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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER or PUBLIC BUILDINGS
July 10th, 1912
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
~ Commissioner of Public Buildings for construct
ing wooden pallisade fence around the Patent Of
hce square, agreeably TO the specifications in his o.
hce also, for making and hanging panel shutters to
the basement story windows of said office building
corresponding with pattern in the Patent Office
The proposals to state the price of the railing and
gates per running foot, and the shutters per pair
hung complete, and to be furnished on or before the
go INST july l7-1w
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TISSUE PAPER

W FISCHER has just received large quaint.
w Of white, blue, pink green, and yellow It's.
sue Paper-some Of which is beautifully perforated
and well calculated to gilt frames, plated ware
and ornamental work. For sale, wholesale and re-
tail at Statoners Hall
July 2Q-tf
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The Oldest Poslmaster.--Deacon 4 braham Haws
Of Weston, Massachusetts, has held the comm ssion
of Postmaster since May 30, 1872 and has. conse-
quently, been in Office 30 years-longcr il is
stated, than any other man in the county " n
Register.
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LEWIS JOHNSON
N. CALIAN Jr.

REFERENCES:
Very Rev DR.. VIM. Matthew'S
Gen. John p. Van Ness,
Richard Smith, Esq Washinplon,
George Thomas, Esq
Darius Clagett, Esq
Gen. Walter Smith, C,ooroo,ou
John Kur,z, Esq. Georgetown
Messrs Hugh Smith e. Co., Alexandra.
Nath. Jewelt, Esq
Messrs. Lorng & Kupfer, nos'oh
Messrs. Young Smith & Co !
Wolfe q CIarkes,
Baily, Ward & Co. I'VE" OH
Benz. H. Field Esq.
Hon John Sergeant
William ID. Lewis Esq. Philadelphia.
Messrs. Levi Garrett & Sons, \
H. G. Lee, Esq.
Robert Mickle, Esq. Baltimore
KONG, Esq.
Messrs. Dunlop, Moncure 4 Co. Richmond
Messrs. J & W. Southgate, Norfolk.
Messrs J. w. Il chary q Co ! NJ, OF.
Hon + ID. White, Ho. of X. ! 4'o" o'''"ns'
Washington, July ld-law3w
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G. H. VAN PATTEN. M. d.

DENTIST.
Pennsylvania avenue, few doors from Browns
Hotel
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HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, July 18TH 1912
Mr.. CUSHING moved to strike out the proposed du-
~ oil per cent on woods costing 5 cents and
less per pound, so as TO make that class of woods
Tree lie said that, under the act of 1892 and
under the Compromise act, these WOODS had
been allowed to come in free Of duty during
which period the manufacture of carpets and of worst
ed yarns and Killings, proper TO be used in that
manufacture had gradually become highly impor-
tant branch OF industry, giving employment to many
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Ink, in quart bottles, Maynard & Noyes' black
Do do Cooper Philips do.
DO in half pints. Arnold's, red.
Waters, red, per h., including canisters.
Pounce, per pound.
Black Sand, per bushel.
Prepared India Rubber, per pound
Sealing Wax, best scarlet do
Cotton Irvine, assorted sizes do
Seine do do do do
Each bidder must furnish with his proposals sam
pie, dadbut one sample, of each article bid for
Each article must be bid for, and no more than
one price named for any one article.
BIDS not fully conforming to the advertisement will
not be considered
The terms and conditions annexed TO the advertise
ment Tor Printing are, as far applicable TO be in
corporaed in the contract for Statonery and the
head OF the Department will, in all cases Judge
whether the articles rendered by the contractors are
of the quality required by the contract
c. A. WICKLIFF
july lJ-tAl Postmaster General
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18

the obligations Of the Constitution. and Coz that
space, are at the mercy OF the reckless yehus, who
are fereey driving our prostrate fortunes and
liberties Suffer on We mus, il they so will it-and
suffer on, sor one eheerfuy would, il l could see
revive the ancient and glorious spiri, OF coun-
try-f could witnes, the People Of ell parties be-
come sensible OF the actual degradation which the
country has incurred, of the dreadful caiamiiies
which Executive misrule has entailed upon IL. and
Of the momentous peril that surrounds its liberty.
IL in this not feigned. but real and alarming crisis,
the patriot could the demon Of party spirit laid
If he could the votares OF party lay aside for
season, their petty squabbies Tor power, and their
ever beginning, ending vocation Of President
making suspended. until the general danger was
averted, forgetting that they are the partizans OF
Mr. Clay, or Mr. Van Buren,, or Mr. Calhoun. and
remembering only that they are freemen and Re
pnbliesrs, resolved TO live aud die, FREE-if the
spirit Of Revolutionary America would bot display
itself in the degenerate descendants Of her heroes
every man would bear with cheerful aacrity his
and country's sufferings, and rejoice and glory
in the denominations which had extorted the old FIRE
from the flint Shall We not witness that illusirous
spcstsclef Shall we not see Wing aud Democrat
the North the Souh, the East, and the West. unite
in spurung the yoke Of Arbitrary power, and the
indgni,y OF favOsiles rule over great and mighty
Republic Sick or well, living or dying, put up
the prayer for the country.
IIBJJRNE.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18

The Martinsburs GsEet,e has the subioined para
graph touching this gentleman. We have never
doubted his Whiggery, and have always looked 10
him as the man to be associated with MIR Clay in
the great eOntes, OF 1871.
MR.. SENATOR TAL,,MADGE.
Tho very prominent part taken by the distin.
guished Senator from New York, whose name
heads this article, in the Presidential canvass OF $780,
has no, been forgotten by the Wings OF the Union.
MIR TAlLNApeE was amongs, the toremosi OF those
who took an active part in the struggle for the SUI
premaey of the great principles of the Wing party,
and most indea,gaby did he labor TO sustain them,
particularly in his own great State, by his indomi.
table perseverance, and commanding eloquenee be-
fore the people wherever and whenever he met
them. For his efforts and devotion to the cause be
deserves tho thanks and grateful remembrance Of
the Wings of the whole Union, and We trust will
yet receive the award duo 10 a uusty sentinel on
the watch tower of public liberty.
MIR TALLMApoE's opinions known TO be in
strict accordance with those cherished 10y the
Wings, and all his sympathies with them and
the cause IN which they are battling. We have
never sufficient ground TO entertain the susp
eion that he was in any degree infected with Tyler
ism, or was ut all inclined 10 Join his fortunes 10 the
little band Of nondescripts who are seeking TO rally
third party around the present accidental Chief
Magistrate. IL Is true, that at the Extra Session,
like Mr. CLAY, he thought half loaf was better
than no bread, and when no discovered that all
mong others, was willing 10 make another effort TO
establish national currency, by giving their sup
port to the Exehequer. Blu, should any one really
imagine that MIR Tallmadgo is disposed for mo-
ment to Join the mesgre band Of MIR Tylers friends
known as the Corporars Guard, or that he has
ever been with them save upon the question Of the
Exehequer, all their doubts can be set at rest by
reading the following extract Of letter from the dis
tinguished Senator himself TO gentleman in this
place, from which we have been permitted to make
the annexed extract. He says:
"Ny opinions in regard to Mr. CLAY, have been
so we'll known, that deem il hardly necessary to
say word on the subject. openly advocated his
nomination previous TO the Harrisburg Convention,
and look TO him as the only man on whom the
Wing party can unite for the next Presidency in
opposition TO Locofocoism. In regard to Wing
measures, no one has maintained moro unfinching-
ly than myself, the whole Of them. | have stood
firm on each and every one Of them, whist several
Wings in the Senate have gone against them. My
views on all these measures are well known 10 the
Dublicu
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18
COMING TO THE POINT.

The Locos are eviden,ly alarmed at having, by
their influence over the acting President, brought
things to such pass that they must either retreat
or "dissove the Government We use their own
words:-They say, unless Revenue bill is passed,
the Government must fall TO pieces-and what i,
more, on their heads will rest the responsibility.
The Bill jus, vetoed still lies upon the table Of the
House-their votes can pass il into law. Without
their Notes.-The Wings no. having two thirds-it
must fall, and with it, as they say the Government
itself. II is next to certain, that no other Reve
nuO bill can be prepared and agreed upon, at this
late day in the Session-even, if there was no, a
caPrieious ass to he con suited and humoured. II
is this bill, then, or nothing. Will the Locos take
IN, responsibility OF defeating this bill, and ovr
throwing the Government The matter is in their
own hands
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18

a BANKING SGcREr.-A correspondent has sen
us the following solution OF the endorsements
which 50 frequently take place IN banking establish
ments:
The tTuo cause OF these endorsements, sir, is
ths---,hc banks IN question have had managers OF
amiable temper. have made inquiry into the mat
ter. find that the managers OF those banks which
have made heavy losscs have been men Of widely
different characters. Some have been young others
old; some have bten clever mon, others dots some
could write poetry, others could not write prose !;
some had great banking experience others had
But how widely soever taey might differ IN these re-
speeis they oil agreed in one ihiag-thcy all pos
scssed a most amiable temper. therefore consider
:, MS an ncon;rovertihc principle in banking that
the greatest evil which beiall Joint stock bank
I" to have manager Of amiable temper. | pay
Particular attention to the appointment of mahaser
and when find that the directors OF any bank in
which am shareholder have appointed manager
OF an amab'e temper, Immediately start off at top
speed to the first broker can fud and order my
shares to be sold. have read an anecdo.e Of an
ilus'rious lady, who when disn,issing her son into
The WORLD, said: AMY son. have only one piece Of
ADVICE to give You: leoro to say No." Could all
the managers ofal the joint stock inks in England
DO ass.mbled ,seether in one room, and hal the
privilege OF addressing them. wonld use the same
words would exclaim, hauts roir. "Messieurs
Managers, learn TO say No"-London Atlas.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18
losm,poaasass sfrAs WAL

NEW fohh, Aug. IL.
Ia my las, informed you, the veto OF the Revenue
Bill by Me Veto Tyler, as he 10 now commonly
styled caused much Indignation: should have said
Ihis feeling was general among Americans. Foreign.
ers. especially English. French, aud German, arc
delighted at Il. Tor suits their interests precisely.
The veto, or % per cent. duty. now collected b,
order Of the Captain, is the very thing they want
rs enrchss them while l. paraly and erpples US.
No wonder they are in ecs,aces and dare say they
would readily contribute large SUNS TO ensure the
continuance OF the Present state Of things The veto
Of the Revenue Bill will carry d,may. poverty and
desols'ion to- vast number Of poor people. whose
hopes hang upon its becoming the law OF the land.
and every feeling heart must deeply sympa,hise
with them. As TO the infamous author of so much
distress, the block would be too good Cor his head
The business men OF all classes now give up all
hope Of improvement pending the Administration Of
Captain Tyler, and instead OF experimenting their
compiling houses, clerks. etc. there appears to 10
general disposition devote their time taenta and
the little resources that left, to making HENRY
CLAY the next President. New honors would not
add to the fame OF this ilustfious statesmin-a
statesman who has done more for the honor and g,o
~ Of the country than any other, living dead, ex
eepiing, always, the immortal wAsuIseros. But
things have now come to such pass, tho country
cannot do without Mr. Clsy-the conviction that
his principles alone those under which the coun
try can prosper, is becoming the popular sentiment
and increasing rapidly. Protection should DO the
srea, figure upon which to fight the battle, and
incidentally the currency question. With adequate
protection aud well reguited currency, there
would he general restoration OF confidence and
credit. These are the important elements of nation
al prosperity and happiness, and glorious will be
the day, when the grca, champion of these princi-
pies shall be called upon to illustrate them in the
administration Of the Government. Elevate the
Sage Of Ashland 20 the Presidency-give the eous>
try protective Tariff and national Currency, and
in less than - months every State in the Union
would pay promptly her in,eres, and other deb,s-
our character and credit would be established all
over Europe, and instead Of being denounced, as we
are in foreign journals, hotels coaches, etc. We
should lie spoken OF, we were in times past, as
free, honest, prosperous, and virtuous people.
A MERCHANT.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18
Extract of a letter from the country,

AueUsr 18th, 1912.
Greatly, there is an alarming crisis in public
affairs. much fear that the pecuniary pressure
bearing down the people, will make them forget
the principles involved in the ISSUE now made
up between the Executive and Congress If the
latter refuse to pass an additional Tariff or Revenue
Law, much approhend that they will not he sus-
tanned by the people, for the reason just stated yet
| trust in Heaven they will remain firm and un
shaken. Let the issue be fully made up; discus
sion and investigation will ensue and with the aid
OF these we may conquer II we do not, let rs fall,
and not protrac, struggle which there is not free
spiri, enough in the people TO maintain.
al have long looked TO Executive usurpation, as
the great source OF danger TO free institutions.
BY numerous triumphs over the functions Of the CO
ordinate Departments, it is emboldened to very
hardihood; and ii it triumph in this ins,anee-ear.
rying of for its trophy, it will, the taxing power
itself-no man can define the limit 10 arbitrary
power. II the people, in this crisis, take par, with
such vassal spirits as Gushing, Wise, Gilmer, Mall
.ory and Profit, ct i'd omne genus, against the Ad'
nmse,, the Crittendens, the Archer', the Berriens,
and the long list Of Hampdens, who have proudly
ranged themselves on Liber,y's side-be il so. The
people, in their sovereignty, have the right TO be
slaves, If they prefer slavery TO freedom
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18

N.,. have lhsy already sossd ssalnst inssrsos h
which would ave them the datles of'sst'
Well, this is the srAr Of any thing Nc have seen
lately even In that sheet OF disiugenuousnsss and
double'dealing. The Wings auaignsd Tor no, vot
ing for a Loeofoeo bill. which was opposed 10y
majority Of the Loeos themselves. only IS Of their
whole number coming to It's support
We car give very sufieem reasons why the
wings voted against the bill. In the Grs, place, il
gave up Distribution. Blu; besiles this, they could
vote for no other bill. while the one, which had
been vetoed was sndsposcd OF The wings were
all committed to vote for that-until its fate was
sealed, they could touch no other measure.
Will the "Cusrous Asrieur" give as good rea-
sons FOR the vote Of his fiienis1
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18
THE NAVAL. COURT MARTIAL.

The great Naval Court Martial, now sitting on
board the q. s. ship Norh Carolina, in tho harbor
Of New York, has gone through the trial Of -four Of
the officers Of the Exploring Expedition, against
whom charges had been preferred by Lieut.. Wilkes,
its late commander. The officers who have stood
their trial are Lieut. VIM May, Lieut. Robert r.
johnson, DR. G r Guillou, and Lieut. X r Pinkney.
or these, Lieut. May has Teen sentenced 10 be 70
primanded-o on charge Of disrospeet TO his Com
TO tho surprise Of those who
have read the reports Of the proceedings which ore
regularly published IN several OF the New York
papers, and Lieut. Johnson hes been acquitted,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18

The pe'lHi de Nsdieis-lt is difficult to please all
tastes aud even this celebrated statue has not cs-
capped criticism. Perhaps the severeSt structures
That have been passed on il are those Of Hazit:-
I'll might hazard hypefcritism." says that bold
writer, IL should say that il is lutlo too much
like an exquisite marble doll. | should coajecure
-Vor i IS only conjecture where familiarity has
neuiralzed the capacity Of judging) THAT there 10
want oil seniinent-of character, n balance Of pre-
tension, as we'll as Of attitude, good deal of insi
pidty, and an over-gentility. There is no express
SION OF mental refinement nor much of yolup,uous
Establishment. There is great sof,noss, sweetness,
symmetry, and lmid grace,--a faultless tameness,
a negative perfection. The great objection 10 the
Venus is, that the form has not the true feminine
proportions, is not sufficiently large in the lower
limbs, but taper too much to point, so that it
wants hrmness and n sort OF indoent repose (the
proper attribute Of women)-and seems il the
least thing would ovorset it. In word, the Venus
is very beautiful toy, bu, not the Goddess OF Love,
or even Beauty. IL is not the statue Pygmalion fell
m love with, nor did any man ever wish fancy
his mistress 10 be like il. There is something be-
yCnd it both in Imagination and nature"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18

The New York Evening Post (tae leading Loco
Foeo paper ia the city OF New Yofk) throws gu,
the following very clear ia,ima,ion.
"Therc can bo no reason why many esteemed
land Influential men. hang from the old pcmocra-
icy, should not return IN good faith. and unite in
Sustaining the principles and usaees Of tho party,
"and giving to them that permonency which will
place the country in tranquility Tor many years TO
come. Should the President 80 organize his Cabi
"nct asto give guaranty for tho failure that win
be truly Democratic. shall be the frat 10 hail il
las an suspicious sgn."-B.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18
LUMBER FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offer for sale their Lumber ysn,
Il on the canal near the pubic Armdry 10000 fec, ~
Lnmberof various kinds and sizes-all Of which ihey viii
sell low for cash. credit of four months "a ms NJ
al sums OF ESQ and upwards for approved negotiable civ
pcr Persons wishing sizes other than now In lie
iad can bc supplied at time, by leaving hor orier
al the CAcc, allowing sufficient them bron.h
"a rom the country The sizes hand consist OF
bark and square edge three quarter one and one ana
half inch pine plank, flooring do weather boarding Inv
and by fe1nins inch white oak plank (suiablo Tor
tobacco boxes) two inch willow do. for cart and Wagon
fellows half art one inch poplar and gum GA Wool
an rs ~ ia a. ri |, ts,sry
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-18

The "CariOui ANrrsvs" was put TO his trumps
10 get over the vote Of the majority Of his party in
Congress on Mr. lngenoFs motion to suspend the
rules to introduce Tariff Bill. Thut vote put to
shame oil the entenrs promises about wha, he and
his party would do, IL they could only get clear Of
Distribution. How, reader, do you suppose he got
on, Of the difficulty Hear him;
ga eib esot Bn will be presented 10 the Che whifs)
-and'hey cannot reject " without beading ttepsolvSg.