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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-04-04
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ol great Naional Bank-and ubo ,,.o,,,; A,,.,
encouraged and prompted the nye.,men, -, Inn
danl capNal in manufactures. We con,.rJ.d -,
The other hand, ,hatthe whole system of The W b;g.
was artihcla-lhat II was safer 10 leave The me-.
PIE 10 themselves-tha, they had a spirit. : mn
cienlly sa9acious and enieTpriZng, 10 under, 4;
and prosecute their own Interests without a,,s
stimulated b. the exiravagant spirit OF III & Ely
and his artificial systems OF Bank, High Pro,.c.
tive Tariff Distribution, &c, &c-and tina, ".
should be safer under the wise ard moderate AT
minis,Tation Of James X. Polk. We con'etoet
too, that the Panic which the Wings wei, ~.
tempting 10 get up on The INST gloom Of their Gca.
would soon vanish; and every thing would r.
10 rest again on i!mer and >aler iounda!4ct-
The event is rapidly following tie prediction,
il is equally true, that the temper OF ]. X. Posi.
better suited 20 the genius Of our country. han l.
ardent and projecting spirit OF H. CLAW Mir r..
chanan OF Pennsylvania has expressed >oncl!
like This idea in the following toast. which w.,
sent by him 10 late Democratic dinner at Pr.
burg. To the Wings il may appear = sun.
bing-block and ioolishne>s"--tu, 10 reNer,rs
men II carries better moral with i: This =,
least seems 10 be irue--ihat manufacture, ven..
have been pushed 10 such dangerous excess nj.
der the auspices of Mr.. Clay HAT either itay
would have injured each other by loo much C. ,..
petition, or have Injured The people more tv IT,
manding and Obtaining higher anu more ~; ;.
sive duties
Mr.. Buchanan's Teas.
" Domestic Manufactures They have i.e,
saved, by the election OF James X. Polk. .r.r,
being overwhelmed by the immense capital y! "a,
would have rushed into them Tor invesimer,. =,
from an expansion OF the currency which Won.
have nulilled any protection shoH OF pFoat.
ton
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in few years, constituent portions OF one oi llie
members OF the Mexican Federation; and, since
their separation, have established wise ana Tree
institutions. under the influence OF which they
have enioyed peace and security: while their en-
ersy and industry, projected b. equal laws, have
widely extended the limits oil cultivation and i'm
provement. Ii is such people, living under such
institutions successfully resisting all attachslrom
the period OF their separation, nine years ago, ana
who have been recognized and admitted mo Inc
family of nations, that Mexico has undertaken to
regard as a lawless banditti, and against whom,
as such, she has proclaimed war OF eSiermina-
ton; forgeliul Of their exalted and generous hu-
MAINLY in refusing 10 exercise the just right OF
retaliation when, in former invasion. victory
placed in their hands the most ample means oi
doing So The Government of Mexico may de-
lude itself by its fictions bot ii cannot delude The
rest of The world Il will be held responsible, moi
by what il NAV choose 10 regard rs facts, but what
are in reality such, and acknowledged so 10 be by
ALL save itself.
Such are the views entertained by the President
OF the Unitcd States p regard TO the proposed IN
yasion while the question OF Annexation is
pending, and of the barbarous and bloody man.
ncr in which it is proclaimed il will be conduct
cd; and in conformity 10 his Instructions, the I'M
dersisncd socmnlv protests against both, as high
ly injurious and offensive 10 The United States.
The undersigned, while making this protest
and declaration has been instructed al the same
time to repeat TO bis Exceency the Minister Of
Foreign Relations and Government of Mexico,
what was heretofore communicated 10 him by
the Charge d AfTaires Of the United States. in
announcing the conclusion Of the Treaty. that
the measure was adopted in no spirit of hostility
10 Mexico; and that if Annexation should be
corsummalcd, The United States will be prepared
10 adjust all questions growing out Of il, inclu-
ding that of boundary, on the most liberal terms.
The undersigned ayails himself of this occa-
sion 10 renew 10 his Excellency NJ. c. Rejon,
Minister OF Foreign Relations and Government
of the Republic Of Mexico, the assurance OF his
distinguished consideration.
WILSON SHANNON.
To his Excelency NJ. c. Rejon, Minister OF
Foreign Relations, &c.
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Board. for ten months,
FEMALE SCHOOL.


TINE School at the Subscribers will be con-
J. irued The ensuing year. under the manage
ment OF Miss Simms, lady raised and educa-
ted in Vrginia-Miss Smms is highly recon-
mended by The Rev. VIM. S. White, Principal
ofthc Female Academy in Charlottesville, where
she passed through thorough course Of inslrnc-
ton In this School will he laugh, the various
branches OF an English education, together with
the French language. Terms, Tor Board TUT
ton, Lodging, Washing and Lights, Qor the
Scholastic year OF Ten months 500. Five or
Six Young Ladies can be accommodated, as
boardcrs, in my family. Tie School will com
mcncc The 18th of January, and close the 18th
Of December following, with months vacation
in Summer.
Should any of the Students wish 10 learn Mu-
sic, Competent Teacher will be employed, 10
give instruction on The Piano.
Ny Address is Beaver Dam Depot, Hanover.
Dec l3-c5t VIM. C.. WINSTON.
- NVhip will cony
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THOMAS II GILES

TTORNE a r. La ",
WILL be absent from the State of Virginia,
w on professional business, until about the
month of March next During that time his engage
ments will require him to be in the States of Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana, where he will be happy
10 attend 10 any professional business which per
sons in Virginia may place in his hands. His
address, until The 10Th of February next will be
Lexington, (Holmes county, Mississippi.
Reference may be made to Mr.. Gus;avus A.
Myers Richmond, Va, who is authorized to make
any necessary arrangement for me. in relation 10
claims that may be entrusted 10 me.
Dec. l3-4t
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A., apparent Po,asor-1u. much Truth in il.

17E uVf'II tIIt T u utOa-VHt VtHtI THU I7E &c.
The Wings were no sooner defeated, than they
began 10 raise Panic over the country. They
insisted upon it, that we were ruined-hat no en-
terprzes would be unleraken-no houses built
no factories erected-not vessel launched from
the stocks-and this was all owing 10 tie danger
Gus principles of J. K Polk They declared,
that r. Clay was the only man, who could have
pushed on our prosperity-who could have fur.
nishsd the means BY the Fictitious paper money
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-13

FEa GRdEE schoot Lu cY & Lo bAsKERl
VILE, with view TO the education of her own
daughter, will open a School IN her family the
ensuing year, which will commence tie LIST day
of February, and terminate the last day of No
vemhcr. She has succeeded in procuring the
services OF Miss Curtis, whose qualifications are
OF the highest order, and render her in every way
competent 10 take charge OF the Education oi
Young Ladies. The location is remarkably plea
SAINT and healthy, and very particular attention
will be given 10 the manners and general deport-
ncnt OF the young ladies, who will in all respects
be regarded as members Of Mrs. BIS lamily-the
number limited 10 Is.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-13

U,IFTY NEGROES, STOCK CORN, &C.
i Will be sold, on WEDNESDAY, the sth
January next, at the Farm called Fort Hill near
Lawrcnceville. Brunswick county, Va, belong
ing 10 the Estate OF Robert B. Stark, deceased 40
or 80 valuable Negroes, OF both sexes, or GOO
barrels Corn, large stock OF Sheep Horses, Cat
tic, Hogs, Farming Utensils &c
Immediately after which, number of valua-
bic Negroes will be hired ont for lS45. Sale and
concluded.
TERMS for the Negroes-Cash. For Stock,
Corn, and other articles, made known al sale.
Dec I3-ciGS G. 2. COOK Executor
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- y C-1L
WILLIAM R. King, Esq, SC.


MIR SHANNON TO .VIk. CALHOUN.
Extract
Mexico Oct; 23 1914.
Sir-Your despatch Of the 10Th September last
reached me on the 18th inst. ard in compliance
with your instructions, | lost no time in address
ing 10 the Minister of Foreign Relations of this
Government communication expressive Of the
views of the President OF the United States in
relation to a renewal Of the war on the part
Of Mexico against Texas and TO the manner
in which it is proposed TO be conducted. Ac.
cumpanyins this despatch, you will find CO.
pr Of this communication, marked No ]. have
received no reply as yet, 10 this note, and can
not say when one may be expected. President
Santa Anna is at his hacienda, near Jaapa; and
until he can be heard from, no reply will be
given. The uncertainty Of the time when a re-
ply will be received has determined me 10 delay
This despatch no longer.
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NoTIcE-Applica!ion will be made 10 the
~ Treasury of the United States for payment
funded debt OF the United States, viz:
One certificate six per cent. stock for Sl5G II,
on which is due - 3d. one certificate Of three
per cent stock, for Sl05 81; and ono certificate
six per cent deferred stock, for SIS 05, on which
is due ST lG-a Of the above issued BY the for
mer Commissioner of Loans, for The State of Vir-
giuia, in the name of Stephen Freeman.
Dec 13-clJt
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WEsTHAM FOR RENT OR LEASE.
THIS valuable Farm, situated on James river,
L abou, nine miles above the city OF Rich
nond, will be rented or leased for term Of years
al public auction on the premises, on Monday, the
9Th of January, 1915 at ~ O'Clock. On the land
is seeded crop OF wheat, and preparations made
for the coming crops Of corn, oats, &c. After
The disposition Of the farm, will be sold all the
stock Of young mules horses, cattle, sheep, farm
ing utensils, crops OF corn, oats. hay, fodder,
shuckS, &c. sc.
Terms-Under 800 cash. over this amount
some credit for approved endorsed negotiable pa
per CATHERINE AAiBLER.
Dec l3-cwtds
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SCHOOL. AT WEST VIEW

Mrs. JONES and Miss RANDOLPH will
INl continue their School al DR.. Masons the
ensuing year. The Session will commence on
the first Monday in February next and it is re-
specially requested, that those who intend send
ing pupils will make application before thai
time, either TO Dr. Mason or Mrs Jones.
Address-Stoney Mount, Brunswick CO., Va.
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One halt of the Board and Tuition will be re-
quircd in advance.
Lombardy Grove P. o., Mecklenburg county,
Virginia, Dec Is, 1911. cwtlF
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nIVIDEND.-Th President and Directors OF
~ the Manchester Cotton and Wool Manu-
featuring Company have declared a Dividend Of
nine per cent, payable at nv Office on and after
the 18th inst ALFRED T. HARRIS,
Dec l3-lt Agent OF the Company.
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NEGROES EnR SALE

WILL be sold, on Saturday, The 18th day Of
w January, 1915, at the tavern OF Elisha
Jackson, in the county of Louisa, on credit Of
six months nineteen Slaves, belonging TO the es-
tate Of Abner Burnley, deceased. The slaves are
likely and valuable.
HENRY NJ. BURNLEY,
SETH BURNLEY,
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
Case Of Hear ri .Elsqfiy.t,,

CHNt y I9OuF Y -haAsdl0aNsNf.
The following is the Message Of the Cover
OF South Carolina, announcing the appoin;nea
and appearance OF Samuel Hoar d agent OF Ma.
massachusetts,:
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TN the United States Court for the Eastern Dis
i trio, OF Virginia, November IA, 1874, in the
matter OF Bankruptcy of Gallatin NJ Bbb OF the
county of Nelson, in the Eastern Virginia Dis
trict:
The said Gallatin NJ. Bibb who has been de-
creed Bankrupt BY this Court having filed pc
ti,on praying for his discharge 1t is ordered, that
noticethereof he pubiishedi in newspaper printed
in the city OF Richmond, seventy days at least be-
fore the 9th day OF January next. when hear
States Court room in the city Of Richmond, and
all creditors who have proved their debts, and
other persons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer Of the said petitioner should not
be granted A Copy-Teste:
Nov. I5-wllt p. MAYO, Clerk
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MANCHESTER COTTON AND WOOL
Ipl MANUFACTURING COMPANY
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of this
Company will be held at the Exchange Hotel on
Saturday, The 2S,h inst, at o'clock, P. NJ.
ALFRED T HARRIS,
Dec l3-c3t AGENT OF The Company
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Dec. l3-2aw3wc
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turning ont, in the old county OF Albc,,..-,
allie, untIinching, interchangeable author &c , me
scheme, Thomas jefferson Randolph. 10 ,' r..c
ostraciscd, like another Aris!ldes, for doino his
duty--iEd yet here is the monument erected 10 his
glory in the Message Of Gov. Mcdowell
The Governor calls the attention OF the I.eois.
lature 20 some resolutions from the oil her STATES and
among them the very excep.ionabe resolutions of
Massachusetts and Connecticut on the subiec, Of
Texas. impossible therefore Tor Us 10 blink hi.
great question. We must meet II like men, who
arc deeply interested III lis results But the sub
Jecl Is now officially presented TO the Legislature
and indeed ii II had not assumed this form. We
60 not hesitate 10 eXprcss our opinion. that we
ought 10 have met i; boldly, and expressed our
opinions. freely upon it. Virginia cannot SUM
Der, whilst such designs are in the act of for
nation by the Government OF Great Britain
The reports are calculated 10 arouse all our sus-
plcions ana our Tears. She is not only said 10
lave prevailed on Mexico to consent 10 the In
dependence of Texas, provided she do not unite
with the United States-but il is also said, thai
she Is attempting 10 follow up the blow, BY neyo-
tiating, through MIR. Elliott, her Charge, for i'm
porlant commercial privileges. 10 be enlc"ed al
the expense OF our cotton and our revenue laws.
1t is also reported that She is willing 10 advance
a certain sum for the relief OF Texas. Bul I've
'SSc SsftcHicHts uc vi i.iSc, size j. certainly IT
tri.ung against us--and il becomes our duty
10 speak on: boldly for the annexation Indeed
independently of these considerations, The momen.
tous importance Of the whole subject, and tie
danger which threatens us OF losing this noble ter
ritory, demand of us TO speak out. The course Of
our Senators al the last session requires our Ic-
9islature 10 instruct them Mr. Rives spoke FOR
Texas, and then voted AG,tSsr it, Mr. Archer
supro ted il neither hy his Argument nor his vote.
This sovereign Stale is, therefore, called upon 10
instruct her seryants in their duty.
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TIL: EIRST DAY

Yesterday both Hou.eS OF the General Assem-
bly, convened is,.sreir respective chambers The
proceedings OF the ffouse Of Delegates were cha
racerized by great dignity, proprieiy and mode
ration. Mr.. G.. w. Munlord was reelected
Clerk without opposition Mr.. V. w Southall
Tone OF the Delegates from Albemarle) was no.
minated ny Mir Waits of Portsmouth, and elected
Speaker without opposition. This resul, was, of
course, 10 have been expected from The majority
OF the Wing party in The House. When Mr. $.
took the Chair he delivered very appropriate
and eloquent address. On Mr.. Waus's motion. the
former old officers, VIZ the Sergeant at 4 ms and
two DoorkeeperS, were re-appoinIcd The for
mcr Rules were adopted for the government OF the
House. Mr.. Davis OF King X Queen presented
a petition from Col. Samue!s (DemocraD con-
testing The seat OF Mr.. BroadduS OF Caroline
(Whig)
The Message OF the Governor was presented
and read, and ordered 10 be printed.
The most courteous and liberal spirit prerailed
through all the official proceedings ofthe day. ami
animated the social Intercourse OF the members
With If exceptions, every seat WAS full. The
galleries and the lobby were crowded with auen-
tire spectators. The whole scene, indeed, was
pleasant ami delightful one. Order courtesy and
harmony presided over the whole, and lent their
beauties to lie fra der.
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THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

The first of The selies OF Public Papers, which
il becomes cur duty 10 lay before orr reader, il,
the annual Message OF Governor Mcdowell
We recommend il TO their consideration. II is
clearly and iorcibly and cIoqucnt!y written
embraces many suhiee.s deeply interesting TO
the Stac-ani touches :hem all of in thetrne tone
and srirt There is one financial fact which is
particularly worthy OF notice. The floating debt
which was intended to- he provided for by he &c;
Of -, is discharged, and 4 surplus OF ;;lo00G0
remain in the Treasury, whilst the credit OF the
on Dominion is untarnisLei b. any b'emish, or
~ the slightest faint oil rtpudi0ton We claim
Tor the Republican party The glory Of the act
In the face of determined Wing opposition
heY had The moral courage, By the passage Of the
bill. 10 increase the taxes upon more lust and
ecual system Of revenue-Thus they gave conf
den &C at once TO orr credit-and raised the value
OF our stocks, whi:h are now : or s per cent.
above par They paid the in,erest-and in
the frs, wear, eXtngn;shed part OF the principle
At the next session, they reduced The taxes TWEEN
II per cen.-and the whole debt is paid of, and
4 surplus, perhaps, Of 100000 remains in the
Treasury They have done this, We repeat.
in the face OF strong Wing opposition
whilst Inc benefits OF The operation were rising
before US in all their lustre-lhe faith of The
State preserved from rePudiation-her credit not
only saved but rapidly improying-some Of the
reckless Wings turned the saving law into 4 to-
pic OF offensive elec,ioneering, and succeeded in
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Tia itself cxccp, BY Withdrawing the citizen from
his home and labors for length Of time, and al
an EXPENSE Of private interest which the great
bodv o our reople are unable To afford, ard when,
at a moment Of profound peace. are mol cameo .of
Ly apy public necessity. For every lhing ne,
yond mere enrolment end orsanza'lon-ior all
active and efficient service, ready 10 he performed
al any moment and al any roiL! OF PUBIC ehig'-
eenc;. The main reliance Of the State can only De
1Iaced in the hrs, instance, upon her volunteer
corps. This particular branch, therefore, Of Inc
militia, deserves 10 be encouraged ana 10 mat
end, it IS worthy Of consideration, whether II would
not be iudicious 10 dispense with one or more OF
the mus.eIs which ale now e1aced by law, ana
demand. in lieu of them, the contribution by each
mili,iaman ola small sum OF money, from which
a fund shall be raised and be made applicable 10
the expenses of the increased training which, IN
that ease, should be required ofthe volunteer COM
panes.
Thomas II. Bayly, one OF the Judges Of the
General Court and Of the Circuit Superior
Courts OF Law and Chancery, having resigned
his place, during the recess OF the Legislature,
George p Scarburg was duly appointed and
commissioned bv the Executive 10 fill the yacan-
CIV thus occasioned.
| have received from the several Banks within
this Commonwealth, the quarterly statements
which they are required by law to make TO this
Department of their respective conditions, and
now communicate them for your information.
| have also received and now communicate,
certain resolutions upon various subjects from
the States of Massachusetts,, Mississippi, Ken
lucky, Maryland Rhode Island Georgia and
Connecticut, and a memorial from the New YORK
Historical Society, requesting copies OF LeSisla-
tive documents.
Amongst these resolutions there is one from
each OF the States of Massachusetts and Con-
necticut, which may perhaps attract your atten-
ton upon the subject Of the annexation oil Texas,
in both of which that measure is denounced as
unconstitutional, and in one Of which it isdecared,
then that unless arrested the threshold, il may
tend 10 drive these States into dissolution oil the
Unicn" Here, in these legislative acts, the po-
silion is substantially taken, that the alienation oi
that country, when it was component part OF
our own, 10 a foreign power, was proper and
wise and so proper and wise that its re-acquire-
ment even with Ii, own consent, would be un-
constitutional and might be overwhelming 10 The
Union. Thus the ground is essentially maintain
cd that to diSmelnber ourerrllOry is constitution
ally right, but to recover back the disnemhered
part is consttutionally and nationally wrong
and curse!
Having submitted 10 you the several matters OF
public INTEREST, which appeared 10 me. ainongsthe
most necessary TO lie known or considered, leave
them i'll your hands, hoping that your deliberations
upon them will be Profitable aud Wis, and that 1t
may long please the Author Of all good who has
thus far watched over W., in mercy 10 continue
His blessing and protection.
IA: MCDOWELL.
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EXTRACT # ieter from
Nv A.nrH0roN Dec | ISL


"W,-HI&0roN, Dec l. lSii
"1hc members begin 10 pour in pretty rapidly,
but il is still uncertain whether there will he 4
quorum in the House on Monday. Our friends
meet in very high spirits, OF course; but they do
nos give ~e", to their %s"lta'ion in manner in
suiting 10 our opponents. Ii is delightful 10 wit
ness their gEeeiin. and hear them remind each
other CT Tie pledges given Tor their respective
States, when we parted iii June, and OF tic man
ner i'll which they had been redeemed in Noyem-
her.
We meet under very different circumstances
rom those under which we parted We parted
i'll high hope, il is true, growing out of orr conf.
dcEce in The patriotism and intelligence of the rco-
pie: bat still the Consequences depending upon
the contest were So immense lh.t there were but
few o. lis who did not teel anxious apprehci>ions.
Now, we return with increased confidence in our
people, and with stern juy, which men feel who
have done their duty 10 The coun,y in great eli
SIS Of lis fate.
Il am tod rha; the con'ras, between the digni-
fed bearing OF our friends on this occasion, and
the loud and insulting Civilizations of our oppo-
meats when they net here in December, $40, is
very striking.
THE Message of the President will be long. and
will go very fully into the Texas question in all
its bearings, and submit the question, together
with all the documents connected with it, 10 Con-
grcss."