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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-02-16
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Hon. i. Baowx.

Ny DrAR SIR would certainly have
acknowledged The receipt of your and our
Trend EdHards' letter, had /, no, been nv
intention to send you verbal explanation,
through Mr.. Saunders. lcntcrtain hipt
sense q N, public and private merits, have
on two successive occasions, taken an nc.
tive part IN promoting his interests, and
would with pleasure, have done so again.
Dot lor the circumstances IN which the
Parlialty Of my friends, have placed me.
when accepted the nomination oC the
baltimore Convention, determined IN lus.
tee 10 the administration and mvscl(, TO
pal down, as far a. opposition calumny can
be put down, the Impuiation Of design on
rs part to use the patronage Of the Gov.
crhuen', Tor the promotion Of nv election,
by ab7laning from all interference in its
dIspensaiion. This resolution have faith.
fully maintained. am moreover, quite
sure, that # the President had been IN n
situation 10 GRITTY Gen. Saunders friends.
II would have required no solicitation Of
mIne' to have induced him 10 do so. Do
me the favor TO show this 10 our friend
Edwards, and believe mc, very truly YOURS.
MARTIN VAN BuREN.
Gov SPMcHr,
Washington, Jan. 4, 1913.
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Original borrowers Of Literary Board when there
were te5 Democrats and oae Wing.
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"a 81 a mee'rg 10 New York, a State.
ment was exhibited by Gen. Tallmadpe,
showing that The Imports into the United
States IN the year ls4l amounted 10 one
hundred ADD twenty seven millions Of dol.
lars. The duties collected on these I'M
ports, amounted 10 fourteen millions Of
dollars, or II per cent, In tic same
year, our Exports, principally Agricultl.
RAJ, amounted TO nacty-one millions of
dollars, on which the duties imposed by 70.
reign nations, amounted to one hundred
and thlrty.three millions Of dollars, or 1874
per cent showing balance against the
labor and products Of our country of over
100 per cent. Let Agriculiuris,s and
Manufacturers, look al this matter, exam.
me II and sec if such state of things il
BETTING either the duly Of a Government
70 rs citizens, or the interests and honor
Of the country You have heard much
OF this sPecious doctrine Of " Free Trade "
Ahtl.Tarlii, &C., &C., look at lis results
hese are the doctrines now held bv the
Locoioco party. and which they would fas-
ten upon the country. They have already
raised the cry Of Repeal " Repeal" Of
the late Tariff, than which more inst
and beneilcent measure was never passed
by Congress; afordiug as it does an ade.
qnate revenue fof the Government, and
Incidental protection to American Indus.
tTV,-R dIeiyL peofste~
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Henry |. TooIe, of Pitt, Is nominated in
The " Washington Republican," as the
most fitting person TO be run on the Demo.
cratic :, Ticket, in Mr. S'aoly's District.
Raleigh Regiacr.
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Corn Ey'ractor. The Raleigh Regis.
ter OF the 9th ult., says: " We think it
our duty TO caution the public against a
man, calling himself 4. Wise, who profes.
ses TO extract Corns without pain. We
viii give him a certificate that he can er.
tract the fruits Of other peoples labor.
without giving any thing in return.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-23
ARRIVAL OF rnE pRrsIDEy.r AIT BOSTON

President Tyler passed Thursday afternoon and even
ing at Providence in visiting the Colleges, when he
addressed by President Wnyland partakng of a
dinner given by the Mayor and Common Council, and
attending entertainments al Governor Fenner's and
Mr. ClifFord's. He retired to his lodgings at late
hour
The next morning, escorted by the Mayor and City
Council he repaired TO the railroad Depot and took the
cars for Boston.
The train arrived at Rozbnry from Providence al
about 10 o'clock, and the President proceeded. under
escort OF the Norfolk Guards, TO the Roxbury line,
where he was met by the Mayor, Aldermen, ard Com
mon Councmen, OF Boston and cavacade Of citizens
and conducted under escort of the National Lancers,
and Regiment OF Light Infantry, comprising all the
city companies) under command of Col Bigelow-
through the principal streets of the city TO the fremont
House.
The President was addressed by the Mayor, TO which
he briefly replied As the procession passed over the
Neck, grand salute was fired by the Washington Ar.
ullery. On The arrival al the line, it commenced rain.
ING, and continued steadily all The morning The pro-
cession passed the Common between lines of the
children of the public schools, who had been assembled
in great numbers and who stood for upwards of two
hours the rain TO welcome the Chief Magistrate of
The Nation.
The reception was highly respectful, orderly, and
courteous.
On the arrival Of the procession at the Tremon,
House, The President conducted 10 his quarters,
where he was soon after waited upon BY the forei.n
Consuls ia body and in full uniform. Mr. Graf,
tan, the British Consul addressed him in the follow
ing words
"By the desire omy colleagues Of the consulaf corps,
and in our joint names, have to offer 10 you sir, our
congratulations your arrival in Boston.
at has heen the task Of the citizens TO meet and es-
cort you within their bounds. 1, is less agree.
able though Il 50 prominent duty TO wait you now
to ado to the sounds of domestic welcome the express
sion OF the respect, with which, representatives of
foreign interests have The honor 10 hail the Chief
Magistrate of the American People
"Your fellow. coun,rymen, sir, have, such IN oc-
casion THIS, advantages to which cannot pre-
tend They have in familiar phrase, do the honors
Of the day TO tender the civi,es of the city and 10
show how well It's inhabitants know how to entertain
their listing ushed guests But we, the other hand,
have the pleasing privilege of pointing to your Ex
cellency what they preclnded from audng to-,he
liberal hospitality to strangers, the admirable spirit of
order, the commercial enterprise the industry, and the
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with the families which thou dos bless-and It is our
bounden duty TO adore thee Lord and our father.
For, except the Lord had been on our side, our enc
mics had iriumphed over We adore thee as the
God Of fathers-the of their thonght-the stay
Of their conhdence-the frieDd-their protector. ANA
we do invoke thy blessing o God upon this Venera-
ted remnant of the band, that they may return late 10
their reward and may bear 10 the first gatherer OF the
host the tribute of respect and gratitude which we no"
oer-to assure them that the victory was fully won,
that il wus worth its cost. We invoke thy blessing
upon the Chief Magistrate of this happy natlon-upon
his counsellors and bis statesmen-and upon TINS
gathered compnny-snd now would we solemniy con-
secrate this stone of memorial and would ask in prayer
Tint thy blessing may crown it's summit We would
consecate IT. not in remembrance OF strife, nor 10 per-
,etuate scene of blood, but in memory OF the great
md the good-to attest great and holy truth-ano 70
remind those that are to come after US OF outy-oi
Iiherty-of ustice-and Of the fear of God. May us
foundation rest in land that is at peace and It's
summit point to a Heaven Of love-and when ITS last
stones crumbe into Dust may our children cni'ofen
continue to enjoy the blessings OF liberty ana nonor
their fathers who suffered that they might ENJOY IL.
Hear u.s. oh God and answer our prayer IN the name
NJ Christ, our Redeemer -
When the Chaplain resumed his seat, Mr.. webster
advanced the front of the PLATFORM and his appear
ance hailed BY the loud and prolonged caeerng ..
the immense multitude. 1t was scene OF singular
subimity The tall pillar, in all its impressive solem-
nitv-the vast congre gatioD-the serene sky-the ma
estc figure Of the orator, as he stood silently regard
inc the colossal counn-the hoary heaoed panu oi
noIots who occupied the front seats Of the platform
all made up a scene never to be forgotten.
After the demonstrations of the feelings of the vast
ossemblare had teen given the most unbroken silence
followed and then the great representative Of the ma
ton commenced his grafton.
rive shall i'll our next give this grand speech, as
prepared by Mr.. Webster himself for the Boston Cou
rier.-Enqurer.]
The battle of Bunker Hill fought on the morning
the 9Th of June l775 The American force consist.
ed of about 26OO-ihe British 1000 OF the Americans,
lis were killed and missing, 3Oo wounded and 81 were
taken prisoners; total loss 450 The British lost l5OO
killed and wounded, including many officers The
English forces twice repused, dreadful slaughter
ip attempting to ascend the Hill. On the third rally
BY the aid Of reinforcements they gained the summit
Our fathers were in desperate circumstances They
had been upon that hill whole day and night, with
out food, without SHELTER without even water TO drink
their ammunition ell gone, they fought with the butts OF
their muske,s against The cleaning bayones Of the enc
my, until the superiority Of numbers on the British sde
compeled the reluctant order from the American Gen.
Prescott, for a retreat-Nt,c Haccn Register
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~ our obedIent servant,
rneh "JSO. NJ. BOTTS.
(Signed)

Moreover, DR.. John T. Sempe and Colonel John
Armislead, of Virginia assert that they both dIned with
Mr. Bolts al the Presidents after the third day of the
Extra Session, the day which MIR. Bolts asserts "e
ceased to break bread with The President, and that the
con yersation tnen turned upon the Bank, and Bolts
remarked to the President 81 know we'll your
tuonal scrup!es the subject and will not be the
man 10 thwart embarrass you''-or words to that
effect. VIII It not appear from these facts, that
Mr.. John Minor Bolts has asserted and sworn falsely,
And again. Mr. Bolts has sworn that, the President,
twenty odd years ago. obtained from idiot ward q
bond, by fraud &c &c. II has been from the
facts detailed By the President his letter 10 the Rich
mond Enquirer, answer 10 this charge, that Light
foot, the person alluded being thus defrauded
not the ,card Of The President, and that the President
had held intercourse with him for six years before
the transactions referred to occurred, and that the bond
which given by Lightfoot and his father-in law
jointly, gwen for 500 less than they Of
ipred to give, and for purpose which in way in
ured 10 the beneli, of the President.
In this particular, then, 10 all candid men il must ap-
pear that Mr. John Minor Bolts has charged and
falsely.
Mr. Bolts, in the Richmond Wing, Of the goth, con-
graduates bimselfthat "Mr Tyler has made no denial
of any other portion of his letter Of the 10TH than the
charge founded upon The of Bakey IS. Tyler"
II the late member from Richmond, find cause OF
in this answer, which have made 10
those charges he is liberty TO do. He forced him
before bar of his counirymen have before
stated, as witness and advocate in suit in which he
was but little interested through the malicious purpos
of iniurng another, and it will now, fancy, indeed
be source Of some congralulaon 10 him, If shall
appear that the witness has not too hard, and
the advocate escape without being converted into the
criminal.
IF we have failed to any of the charges of Mr..
Bolts, we should be happy to have our attention directed
IN The fact
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tier of Mexico is represented in most depor.bls
condition. and the unbsppy Rancheros know not where
to look for protection. The Mexicans along the Rio
Grande anxious 10 renew the trade with our West
ern towns but the frequent inroads Of the Camancbes
and the depredations of robbing parties of citizens
have almost entirely destroyed the intercourse between
the two countries."-.N 0. Tropie, June 10.
very intelligent gentleman from Yucatan BY ,bs
last arrival, gives it his opinion that the late ,re.
ty of peace between Yucatan and the Mexcsns under
Ampudia, is of no account whatever II is his belief
that in Yucatan the treaty is universally regarded A.
.Meziean treaty, and the pledges Of the Mexican,
are in no way confded in The Mexicans found them.
selves in "bad box and chose the reades, man.
ner of relieving themselves for brief period; HAVING
no intention Of retiring from Yucatan Our infor
mans adds, that in his opinion shall soon hear
OF an important engagement between the ilexicans
and Yucatanese notwithstanding the treaty. AT the
latest accounts, three thousand Yucaan troops were
Oh the march from Marida TO Campeschy and On
their arrival decisive battle was expected-B
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-23
EMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA.

"Ihe farmers OF Duchess county who emiprated
to Virginia, have done so well that many more intend
following their example. The Geld winter past has
alarmed many about the Far West
The above paragraph, which cut from the Nsw
York Express confirms what we had before heard from
other sources. number of enterprsng and indu,,r.
Gus farmers from Duchess county, N. have recent.
y purchased at low rates. quantity Of land Fairfax
county, Va, and divided it into small farms which they
intend managing style similar TO the rich end highly
productive farms Of that part Of New York from which
they have emIgrated. They have already ascertaned
that the project not only feasible but may be carried
out with entire success.
We are glad 10 learn also, that some Of these gor
thy farmers have been making observations and en-
quries in our own section, with the object in
view. There be doubt the result Of these in.
qures will be determination to give this part Of our
State The preference. Many large tracts Of land nigh,
be cited, which from want Of energy, or of practical
knowledge Of Agriculture, the part of their pro-
prietors, from other causes, have been suffered To
deterorate in value until they might be purchased
almost "dirt cheap" These only require little time
and attention to bring them back into high state Of
improvement; and under the management OF indus.
trous, hard working "farmers," they would very soon
present aspect far different from that which thew
now exhibit.
Vegetation here is from two to three weeks in id.
of counties but few miles North Of us-and
the facilities for finding market for the early procuc-
tons Of mother Earth such that any quantity which
be raised may be shipped off without delay TO
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York,
where The highest prices are always readily paid for
them.
We shall take occasion TO revert to this subject at
another time, meanwhile cordially invite our agri.
cultural friends from Duchess, any other county in
New York, to come and look around among US; for
are satisfied the natural advantages which belong 10
this section Of Virginia cannot escape the observation
of any practical farmer-.f0rfok Herald.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-23

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-United States rs. William I.
Zantzinger, and others. These suits Pursers
bond, which occupied the Circuit Court for fortnight
and were decided at Washington Thursday, as se
learn from the Madsonian. The Government claimed
SoSSl - and account Of set offs pleaded IN bar
amounting to Sl6S79,l9. The verdict of the Jury ~'s
for the Government in The sum of Ss,25332, With m
lerest from May 81, ls43 Several important questions
we're decided by the Court during the trial; among
which were:-Is,, That's Purser in Office and uncsr
bond. when The act Of Congress of March l-l1 vas
passed failing 10 give the bond required BY the law
is put of Office by force Of the law, without snye1
press removal by the President Cd, That Pursef Is
not entitled to commissions on the Disbursement Of
public moneys, made in the discharge Of the ordinary
and appropriate duties Of his Office Exceptions were
taken in order TO carry the to the Supreme Cou,
For the United States, the District Attorney fof "e
defendants, Messrs. Bradley and Hoban.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE SrocKs-The Commissioners
appointed to dispose Of the Stocks belonging 70 .Gs
State, closed their business Saturday last. no
whole of the stocks sold Tuesday at pubic SAFE =,
NJ Thomas Son, were all called for, and The vsr0u'
amounts promptly paid up. There were % p olena,
sers, and the whole amount paid 10 the Comm'ss'ee"
er was four hundred and sixtyi thousand ~
hundred and fifteen dollars and seventy.hve cen's
Included in the sale were 1866 shares of
Bank and 1143 shares Of Pennsylvania Bank eav'
Philadelphia Ga;dN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-23

THE PRESIDENT rs. Mr.. BORIS The New York
Commercial Advertiser, (WhigD in relation TO the
controversy between Mr. Tyler and Mr.. Botts says
The Madisonian has completed its defence OF the
President against the attacks Of Mr. Bots-the second
portion Of the essay being considerably longer than
the first. The defence contains several letters from DIS
tngushed individuals to the President which the lat,
appears have been collecting FOR an apprehended
emergency. Among them is letter from Waddy
Thompson, American Minister in Mexico going 10 ~
validate Of Mr. Bottss stateme ns as TO The
which Mr.. Tyler, Vice President, would ha we taken
in the event Of tie vote in the Senate upon Bank
bill The evidence Of MIR. Wharton, Wing Editor
in Wheeling, cited against the President by Mr. Bolts,
pretty effectuay disposed Of statement IS given
by the President himself, affirming, with minute pa-
cua,ty, what was announced fact in this paper
year ago, viz that Mr.. Tyler, coming TO The Office
Of President, did propose TO the Harrison Cabinet, las
it appears more than once0 TO issue public de.
claraton that he would not be candidate for cleo
ton, but that he dissuaded from so doing by that
Cabinet The truth of this statement is affirmed by
note from Mr. Webster. On the Bank question,
constrained to say, that The President has made pretty
strong against Mr.. Bot,s-That is he has proved
in his defence, that, albeit, he allowed himself TO he
elected Clay and National Bank man, his real
tments were against Bank-and his declarations
have as often been on one side as the other.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-23

probty which make Boston conspicuous among the
thriving cities OF The Union.
ave consider ourselves most fortunate, Sr' IN being
,ssdcnt in such a community this; and among The
many gratifying circumstances which are continually
occurring, none has been more so than The oppor'u
nity Thus afforded Us Of collectively paying our respects
10 The President of the U. D
awe all join, Sir in the hope that your stay mere may
he full of enjoyment and your journey back TO the
Sc of Government prosperous one
To this, the President made short and appropriate
reply.
the fremont House, and IN the evening Inc PRESIDENT
and su,e visited the fremont Theatre, accompanied
by the Mayor and City Council.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-07

Before Judge Sherman.
OcT 6-Wm. Garter John Ubsdeil and Charles Per
sonThs action to damages for services
rendered the plaintiff the capacity of clerk to the de-
PENDANTS who dry goods merchants at No. So and o.
Canal street. The plaintiff eleven months in the
employ the defendants and claims salary at the rate Of
S40O per year fer the first months and for the last
the rate OF $3.50 per year. The defendants oppose this
claim the being they alege, $3.50 end $40o They
admit that these rates. there is balance owing to the
plaintiff for $50 81 which balance they had rendered. but
refused. The Jury, alter hearing much evidence az
TO what the plaintiffs services worh and the amount
salary paid to clerks in similar returned
averdict for the plaintiff, allowing him the balance ad.
mtted to be due by the defendants.
For plaintiff Mr.. Taylor for defendant, Mr.. Warner
James Phipsps Oiiuer Hooke.-n this case the plain
tiff is master builder, and the defendant is journey man
carpenter The action is for balance Of board The de-
endant was employed by the plaintiff on various jobs
from the early part Of last spring until the 25h Of August
when he became very ILL., and required Doctor and adj
dtonal nursing The wife of the plaintiff became i'll at
the time and died the defendant recovering. At
settlement the plaintiff charged in his account for board
10 weeks at 81 so per week. and three weeks nursing at
81 per week This was the disputed item. Several wit
examined both sides to the vaue OF the
sick attendance alleging to be worth S. others
only worth the the usual board. The Jury re
turned verdict in favor Of the plaintiff for $40 co. this
being considerably below the amount claimed originally
For defendant Mr. Duryea.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-07

The APPROACHING FAIR AT NIBLo's-A hasty
glance at the interior of the garden last night, sas
fed us, that persons desirous intending to exhibit
wares at the Fair, must move with haste to secure
a good location There are already sent in articles
sufficient to fill all the tables in the grand saloon.
Vauxhall Garden has been taken by the Institute,
and being prepared for the reception Of the Agri-
cultural Department From the present appearances,
and the exertion making TO increased facili-
ties to both exhibitors and visiters, we can safely
predict that this Fair will be the most brilliant OF
all. 1t is hoped, with some degree Of certainty,
that Daniel Webster will deliver an address during
the exhibition We advise intending exhibitors TO
send in their to-day. Monday will be too late.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-07

DREADFUL ExPLosIoN.-A powder mill was blown
up at High Falls, about seven miles from Cattskill,
on Tuesday afternoon about three o'clock There
were SIX persons in the building at the time of the
explosion, ali Of whom were blown to atoms! Some
three hundred kegs Of powder are said to have been
IN the mill when the accident occurred. The fore
man was indsposed, and the person having charge
OF the packing and drying house is supposed to have
oeen intoxicated. The report OF the explosion ex-
ei,ed considerable alarm at Cattskill, many persons
taxing IL Tor an earthquake. similar accident &C.
ouii.u al 'hs same place three or four years ago,
when tour persons were killed