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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09
TEXT.

8 Mr.. Clay said in his Georgia speech
"tbat he approved of the principles
9" but had not the means Of judging oil
"the details of the Tariff Bill. Ii Mr.
Ivan Buren, should make an admis.
"sion of such ignorance, 1 should
consider him a man of too little in.
Intelligence to receive my VOTE"
CHAUNcEY JosLIN. in his speech
ON Saturday ere,
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GKeep it before the people, hang il
on the walls, stick it up at every cross
road, write it in your memories. that
HENRY CLAY, the high priest of coonery
and bel!-weather of federalism, said in
the U. S. Senate:
"It the gentlemen will not allow US to
have black slaves, they must let US have
white slaves for we cannot cut our fire.
wood and black our shoes, and have our
wives and daughters work in The kitchen.
Free Press.
@Keep it before the world, iha: the
above is as gross falsehood as ever was
issued from The Locofoco mint. That il
was said 10 have been uttered on the I6ih
of February, 1919 and published in the
National Inteligencer of the 9Th, and
that it is neither 10 be found there or in
any speech ever made by Henry Clay:
That it was met with the lie direct on The
floor of Congress, and that not even an
effort has been made ty its propagators
TO shield themselves from the impuiation
Of falsehood and forgery-and that we are
authorised TO pay reward often dollars
for copy of any speech in which Mr..
Clay used the language above ascribed 10
him. Or in case of their refusal, neglect
or inability TO produce such speech, to ex-
pend the said ten dollars in publishing the
base lIbelIer who give circulation to the
refuted SANDER.
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TWe have before us copy of the
Treaty, concluded by Capt. Tyler for the
annexation of Texas to the United States
We have also the letters of Mr.. Clay and
of Mr.. Van Buren,, expressing their views
on the subject of annexation. The great
length of these documents preclude their
insertion entire. We shall however, give
the substance of each ds we find room in
or columns. The following is the con-
GLIDING paragraph of Mr.. CIay's letter
on the subject, and under present circum-
stances, is clearly expressive of his disap-
probation Of the measure -
Although | have felt compelled, from
the nature of the inquiries addressed to
me. tosex,end this communication to q
much greater length than could have
wished, could not do justice TO the sub
ieci. and fairly and fully expose my opin
ions in shorter space. La conclusion
they may be stated in few words to be
that consider the annexation Of Texas
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"ALBANY, Feb. %, 1913.

My Dear Sir 81 thank YOU very
kindly for your friendly letter. Ihare at
no time. nor any srhere hesitated TO cypress
my decided disapprobation of the Tariff
act of the last Session. as lceH in respect
TO the principle upon which 1t IS founded.
as to lis details. In good time you will
have my views in respec! 10 that and 9TH
er subjects before the public. In The
mean time believe me to be. very sincere
ly, Your friend and obi servant,
MARTIN VAN BUREN,"
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MR. VAN BUREN'S OPINION OF
THE TARIFF OF 1912.

The letter published by the Richmond
Enquirer places this opinion on record.
without equivocation, and 1t is well to keep
il in mind
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[ 1t is not to be presumed man Of SIR.
Joslin's character would hazard his repu-
tation for truth, by making statements of
this character. knowing them 10 bo false;
and consequently. he must perch himself
upon the horn where he falsely places
Mr.. CIay--that of ignorance.
The price of Rolled Iron in New York
rules from $40 to 90 per ton--calI it e75;
deduct, for the sake Of argument, half tho
duty Of s25 per ton from the import price
lit will then leave il at S62 l 2 per ton
making duty of 40 instead of II2 * pr
cent Hemp is quoted as high as $50
per Ion; the duty is $40 pr ton; - deduc.
halfthe duty and it will leave ii sl6O per
ton. making a duty of twenty-five per
cent. instead Of 200. The highest rate
of duty on Window Glass, is Sc, 90 per
100 square feet, being on glass OYER 10 by
IL, English or German Crown Glass
an article on which a high rate Of duty
only affects the rich; 8 by 10 glass Of
this description is probably worth 10 to
SIS per 100 square f.--besIdes, this du.
~ of Sc covers expensive window CHASE
of all descriptions; such as door plates.
and the large plates used for windows in
our eastern cities; some Of which cost
$500 per pane. Peites & Co. of .Bos.
ton, imported glass for their windows Of
this immense cost so that this duty does
not apply at all to the poor man, as Mr.
Joslin commended it did, but is paid by those
who wish and can afford to make dis.
play. The duty willnot average on glass
more than 80 per cent. On mackereI
and herring the duty does not exceed IA
per centum. home valuation. Alum il
taxed from 80 to 40 per ct. And on no
article which Mr.. JosIin specified, with
Tho exception of Copperas, does the duty
exceed 40 per cent. and that too on a for.
eign valuation.
MIR. J. probably fell into the same er-
ror as did DR.. GARDNER, Senator from
Bristol, in Massachusetts,. the Doctor.
n speaking on the Tariff, commended tba,
he articles which were necessary to tho
upPori of,he poor. paid the highest duty.
md instanced Soap. which he said was
axed SO cents a pound. He was cor.
ecsed by another Senator, who told him
ne duty was so cts. per Dbl. The Doc.
or retorted: "Ths Bill says there shall
,e levied on soap. duty Of SO cts per
DBL /; and if Dbl. doesn't mean pound
should like 10 be informed what il does
nean."
Will not Mr.. ]. recant, at the mex. De.
nocra,ic meelins7
In regard to Mr.. Joslin's endorsement.
IF Mr.. Browns forgery on Mr.. Clay.l
nave 10 say that have no doubt Mr. 3.
would have given triae ifsuch ingenui-
y as Mr.. ]. exhibited on Saturday, in
binding his audience, could have saved
MIN from the contempt which was meted
out to him on the floor Of Congress for
MS base attempt to foist forgery upon
he House, as the language Of Mr.. Clay.
SAco.
. This is the highest rate Of duty on hemp:
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ARRIVAL OF GIANTS AND DwARFs.-
Extremes me,.' The packetship York
shire arrived at New York last week.
. with giant 7 FEET 8 inches 10 height. and
"a eian,ess 6 feet 4 inches, natives ofDey-
ocusiiirc. England; also Rudo Scaufo' a
dwarf g inches in height. native OF
Lspland, and Mr.. Henry Bennett. OF the
American Iuseun.--N Altans Messen-
ger.
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1--WE publish to-day on our first page, the
Act to incorporate the Peninsula Mutual Fire
and Marine Insurance Company, passed at the
last sessions of the Legislature. and from the
examination we have given it, we are Of opin-
ion that it will not only be found to be grea:
improvement on the principle of the Mutual
Insurance, as heretofore practiced but that
it will be source of profitable investment to
the stockholders and subscribers, and the
means of saving to the citizens of this State
many thousands of dollars annually, that is
now paid to forcing companies.
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SENATOR Missile the Senate, on
Tuesday Mr.. Fairfield of Maine, presen.
ted the credentials of Mr.. Niles of Con.
neciicul, and moved that he be sworn.-
MIR. Jarnigin rose. and after alIuding to
the rumors that Mr.. Niles was afflicted
with mental ALIENATION, and remarking
thar an investigation was due both 10 Mr..
N. and the country, moved that COM
mittee be appointed TO inquire into tho
competency of Mr.. Niles. After lutte
conversational debate, the resolution was
adopted, and the following Senators were
appointed committee, Messrs. Jarnigin,
Benton. Berrien, Wright aad McDuffis.
two Wings and three Locofocos. --Ad,
uertiser. ,,-...-,
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CoNGnEss.--We have The proceedings
Of Congress on the 22d.
In the Senate, the Texas treaty was
submitted, and an Executive session held
for the purpose of printing the documents.
Mr.. Woodbridge gave notice ola bill Toe
the protection of Western hafbors. g
In the House, after, refusing to recon-
slider the barber bill, Mr.. McKay's Tar
if bill was taken up, yeas I04. nays o.
| Mr.. C. J. Ingersoll then moved that tho
bill do not take effect uEtill next Jannd-
nv. Mr.. DromgooIe assented, and Mr.
Iogersoll and Mr.. Winthrop supporied.
while Mr.. Mckay, Mr.. Lewis and Mr..
Payne opposed il. Advertiser.
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OrOur thanks are due to Messrs. Patterson
Of New York, and Hardin of Illinois, Members
of Congress, and to Gov. Woodbridge of the
Senate, for their continued attentions in for.
warding us valuable documents and papers
from Washington.
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al this time, without The assent of Mex
CO, as measure compromising the ma
tional character, involving US certainly il
war with Mexico, probably with othe
foreign powers. dangerous to the integrity
OF the Union inexpedient in the present
financial condition of the country, and
not called for by any general expression
of public opinion.
am, respectfully your obedient ser.
want, H. CLAY"
Mr. Van Buren's Letter occupies near
nine closely printed columns 10 the Free
Press, and may be ranked among the bes;
specimens of his skill in diplomacy. 49,
He has argued all sides Of the question.
and so far as We are able to discover from
a hasIy perusal, has committed himself on
no one point, save that OF the constitution.
al power of Congress 10 The premises
We leave it for his friends to interpret bis
letter and tell as which side of the ques>
ion he rs on. as we confess ourselves un.
able to determine the point.
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This is the highest rate Of duty on hemp;
on Manila. Sum. and other hemps of India,
on jute, Sisal grass, coiar. and other vegetable
substances, used for cordage. the duty is 52S
per ton, or about 90 per centum. H15
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10 this end Newspapers. Speeches, Doc.
|umen;s und Tracts should have wide and
free circulation. This duty, in the ex;s.
ting organization Of the Party. devolves
in great degree upon the CLAY CLUBS.
Hence the proprieiy and the necessity of
he establishment Of such Clubs in every
Town, Village and School District in the
State. We therefore cordially approve
'ftbe contemplated Clay Club State Con-
ention, and earnestly hope to see il at
euded by efficient, working Wings from
all pats of the State. Should this Con-
vention be well attended, and result, as i,
should, ia thorough organization of the
State, il will obviate the necessity for call.
ing the Nominating State Convention at
as early day as under other circumstan-
ces might be deemed expedient.
In view OF the high responsibilities
which rest upon US, and of the great tri-
umph which, promises 10 reward and
crown our efforts, nothing need be said 10
animate Wings 10 the discharge of their
whole duty. We have in the glorious
PAST, abundant guarantees for The still
more glorious future.
THADDEUS JOY,
FRIEND UMPHREY,
JOHN TOWNSEND, State
JAMES HORNER, Wing
J. PHILLIPS. PHOENIX, / Central
SPENCER KELLOGG, Com.
DARIUS PERRIN,
WILLIAM KETCHUM.
THE SENTINEL
JOHN VAN FossEN, EDITOR.
YPSILANTI, THURSDAY. MAY 9, 1874
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lowed, as necessary to secure the indie
pendence Of the country. aud it's ability
for defence in time of war aud as fur.
nishing to the agricullural producer a
home marker in addition to the foreign
market-in other words, two markets OF
sale ard Two markets of purchase. MIR.
Clay concluded this branch of his subject
by declaring himself in favor of system
Of projection, moderate, reasonable, GER
tain and durable--yieldiug no more reve-
aue than is necessary for an honest and
economical administration Of The govern
ment, aud wirLia iba, limit, discriminating
IN The imposition Of duties, between those
articles which do, and those which do not
enter into competition with Domestic In
duslry--throwing the heavier duty on the
former, aud the lighter duty on the latter.
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MISNOAIER
Men York Correspondence.

INV Yonr, February 10, 1874
John Bull and Mons. Tonson, and Mynheer Won
Tromp, have, severally and individually, | believe
made literal and free translation and application
Of the vulgar saying, W you ~ani your potaio,, Dig
bring EN- on" for, within the last twenty days. up
wards Of five thousand bushels OF potatoes have been
imported into New York from England, France and
Germany.
The Potato crop Of this country failed the Las,
year, not so much from the as from the wan,
Of ipduskae or application Of our farmers. Pota-
toes wsre the year before last "a drug !" and last
year the culture Of them was neglected. The con-
sequence is, that we are obliged to import; and the
English, French, and German Murphy" now sell,
at 81 cents the bushel in our market, at Wholesale.
The city is destitute Of news to-day. The result
Of the Maryland election is kind Of cordial TO the
Whig,, and they are growing over il most Justify.
The weather is beautifully mild to-day.
am, yours, sc. r.
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GOV GIIMER

An apologize article of some length appears
in the Richmond Enquirer under the signature
Of "No Par,izan" in relation to Gov. Gilmer's
accepting Office under Mr.. Tyler No such
apology was in the slightest degree necessary,
we feel sure. The Republicans in Virginia
will never, and can never object, TO her sons
taking office in order 10 aid in carrying out her
principles. The President, and Secretary of
State, and Secretary of the Navy, are Of that
ancient party which beat down the banners of
Federalism in 1900, and are ready to unite with
others in doing so again. They want no mock
pretences about ii, and while they sbjure all
mere personal cabals, such as prevail AT this
day, they will never falter in their advocacy of
the sound orthodox principles Of Republcsnism.
"No Pauizan" may save himself, therefore,
the trouble of defending Gov. Gilmer for ac-
cepting tie Navy Department. As TO the sup
posed slraisbls to which Mr. Tyler is said to
have been driven in order to ill his Cabinet, il
is the mere coinage Of "No Parizau'sn brain.
He has had no difficulty al any time in filling
his Cabinet with the best talents in the country
none whalcveI-and as to the idea of resign
ing, under any circumstances, he would sooner,
we are sure, undertake to administer the Go
yernment, aided by The clerks Of the Depart
menis, than, by resigning, admit, that the Con-
stitutlon was a failure, and that Vice Presi-
dent succeeding to the Presidency could not
administer the Government. We have regard
ed him an agent in the hands OF Providence to
carry out this great experiment, on our system,
the failure Of which would operate as reproach
on the wisdom OF our forefatbers, and lead man +.
kind to doubt their capacity for self-govem-
mcnt.
Let the results OF the policy pursued by the
Administration speak for themselves. Our
deliberate expectation is that the sun which
sets on the Sd day Of March ls45, and which
closes this term, will leave behind a train a
glory and successful policy which is not to be
surpassed by that of any preceding Administra-
ton. SO may il be-dnd then he who has been
prosecuted with such malevolent zeal may re-
tire TO his oak forest with the full consciousness,
tina, the applause Of swell done good and faith
fol servant will be his
The Richmond Enquirer cannot with Justice
to himself and others refuse to copy this.
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ESPECIAL MISSION

Cab :. ,La ,;,lo ~ H. lo.J;,u ,.,;.l. -. 49,
,.,a,v,. Cloh. ana n,o,o r;a;s,Ion. nd 80
a,,,,. ,,icI, wa, nev,, written !, ,hn.s.
- a,,h,,,o, g., A. ~, - a. n.
,,o.,.,;. ss,.,o,. n,ov., 81 :, !.
,;nu.,, ,b., the SENATORS wsrs nvrcho,,d 7,
,u,cl, Mr. W.b.,e, Of cou,s. hsc.r,. ,,h an
IN. ,d;,o, had agreed to nav a cl,,t in tho s,.,.
D.p,rmen, "a 500. to furnish him an .no,.
mou. lob of printing. tho pef,riou, ,r.ns,c,io,
wa. discovered and nulis.d nv N. sscre,.,v .,
State.
Put the preno,,crousnes. oe III. cloho,. A.,
N...aul,, on the . armed n.r,,.ls - ;,.,o,a -
IN. common enemy. consists in il. unou,l;ssd
condemnation of the ground, 10 be taken BY
the Executive in the negotiation inst cou ,,nc.
ing. Ii boldly asserts that The B1d.b Mn.
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REVIVAL OF BUSINESS -PRosPER-
ITY RESTORED.

A day OF two ago we published some interest
ing extracts fiom official papers on hle IN The
Treasury Department, showing that an UMPIRE
cedsuted amount OF specie had been imported
during the last year. Every man engaged IN
business, has doubtless observed that there Is
at present not only greater amount OF coin IN
circulation than has been witnessed for many
years, but also that the paper currency afioat Is
issued by sound and solvent specie-paying banks
and generally at par. or within shade Of II, in
all quarters of the Union 1t must also have
been remarked, that during the last two years
bank failures, and failures of merchants in The
| large cities, or elsewhere, have ceased TO be
heard Of
This is certainly great change for the better
And ii cannot be attributed 10 any suspension Of
business operations. II is true the rage OF wild
and desperate speculation, without capital, and
without integrity, has met with proper check !
but il is equally true, that according TO the means
employed, the business transactions OF the day
are abundantly extensive for the number and
circumstances of The population, and the amount
of capital employed. Now every man knows
what he is worth, and is satisfied with the moder-
ate and legitimate profits on the amount OF capt.
tai he invests, and content with the steady and
unerring rewards Of his industry, economy and
qualifications. 1t is true fortunes are not sud
denly made as in times past-nor are they as
suddenly los, for it follows that when certain
men gain enormously, others must lose in the
same ratio. But all branches of industry, and
all descriptions of honest enterprise, seem TO
yield satisfactory result. Every thing in the
way of business, seems TO be getting on quietly,
comfortably and contenledly.
The merchants and the planters particularly
seem to be happily absorbed in their several vo-
cations. The duties on imports, in one Of our
cities alone, during single month, are eslima-
ted at 81, 800 000-while the rise in the price Of
cotton has increased the value Of the last crop
in the United States $20,OOO,0O0.
If all this be the "curse OF Tylerism," as the
New York Courier and Enquirer terms this Ad
ministration, then we fancy the People will
wish TO have more Of it, Certain it is, they
have not been cursed" in this manner, Of re-
cent years, by other Administrations, nor are
they likely 10 be by any change.
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roR TIE MADIsONIAN.

Ma. JONES; | beg leave, through the columns OF
the Madisonisn, to invite the attention Of the public
to the weekly meetings Of the Union Literary and
Debating Society,"" Of this city, particularly the one
which takes place tomorrow evening (22d February
when the following question will be discussed Do
the civic virtues and services Of WAsHScros tran
scend his military" As this very beautiful and
most appropriate question will be introduced in
CONNIE moraton Of him who I" first in war,
first in peace, and first in the hearts of his coun-
trymen" il is probable that some Of the mos,
prominent members Of the Society will prepare
themselves for the occasion. Richard S. Evans, Esq
will also deliver a lecture the Life and Character
Of Goethe. ! occupy this small space in your CO..
lumns, that strangers may more particularly be APP
prised OF this place OF literary resort The meeting.
are held in the session back Of Browns church.
10th street Yours, sc.
MISNONFR
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PRINCETON.

The House of Representatives adjourned
over ON Monday until TO day, for the purpose OF
giving the memben an opportunity Of visiting
the Princeton, upon the invitation given by
Captain Stockton.
We doubt ia day has been passed, Tor years,
| with greater profit TO the country, than yesler-
day will eventually prove 10 have been. a
former Congress made an appropriation for the
purpose Of making experiments in The arts oil
| ship-building, application OF s,eam-power IN pro
pellirg vessels, aud in gunnery; and 1t cannot
fail 10 strike every one, the utility TO the coon-
try, Of that body examining personally the
| success Of those experiments. Such examina-
lions give confidence to members. and aid tn IN
in future legislation ON matters OF similar cha
Tacter. We regard the visit 10 the Princeton
Yesterday, as one of national Importance, and
think that much good will result from il.
We learn from one who was present, that
nearly all the members of the House, excepting
the naval and military committees, who visited
her on previous day, including the Speaker
and Clerk, together with anumber OF members
Of The Senate, were visiters on board the Prince
ton yesterday. Among the most conspicuous
was the venerable ex-PIcsident Adams, whose
penetrating eye and close observation reached
almost everything connected with The ship
A salute was fired before getting under way,
company was ehveoped in dense mass OF
smoke, when the gallant captain remarked:
&C nllemen, this is the smell of gunpowder
it is that, unalloyed with alcohol, which pro-
duces, in the hour of battle, the enthusiasm with
which those engaged in il are always ami
mated"
The ship proceeded down the river nearly 10
Mount Vernon, and returned. During the ex-
cursion the g,eat Stockton gun was discharged
four times, shotled with 225 Founders, much to
the qualification of all who witnessed the action
Of the self-moving lock; listened TO the echoes
and re-echoes from distant hill to hill of the re-
ports; witnessed the great distance the balls
were thrown before striking on the water, and
their repeated and often curiou, boundings there
after.
Harmony and good feeling prevailed on
board 10 such an extent, as probably has not
been witnessed in the Legislative Hall for ma
ny by-gone day. Captain Stockton was, as
usual, courteous, animated, aud genllemanly;
and entertained his guests with profusion Of
every thing to crafty the appetite and warm
the heart.
We do not doubt but that this visit ill do much
to remove prejudices which the minds of some
gentlemen Of Congress might have been imbued
with, and result in producing all the kind feeling
towards the Navy which that great righ, ann
Of our national defence is entitled 10.