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THE PUBLIC LANDS.

1t is a favorite argument of those who are op.
posed to the distribution of the proceeds of the
public lands, that but small portion Of the lands
which now remain 10 be sold were included in
the grants from the States This fact they hold
to be conclusive answer to the claim of the old
States, which they found upon the ground of a
resulting right. But what are the facts of the
case? AT the period of the grants from the
States, the Federal Government was deeply in
debt, and without the means Of meeting its liza
bilities-at this critical moment the States gen.
erously came forward to its relief, and gaze to
the General Government vast domain, which
they might rightiully have retained; and which,
but for their unprecedented magnanimity, they
might have sold and made use Of in improving
their own internal condition. The Federal Gov
eminent, by the aid Of this gratuity, was enabled
to discharge its cumbrous debt, and in few
years had the means of purchasing large ad-
diional territory. What would magnanimous
individual do in like case? Would he not re-
pay, with interest, an equivalent TO his benefac-
tor? But if, as in the present case, his benefac-
tor should have fallen into embarrassed circum-
stances, nothing short of the veriest meanness
could withhold him from such course.
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W A SH | N G I @ N
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 8, 1914.

Van Buren's opinion OF the present Tariff
The letter published by the Richmond Enquirer places
this opinion record without equivocaion, and it is well
to keep it in mind:
"ALBANy Feb. %, ls43.
My Dear Sir II thank you very kindly for your
friendly letter. ! HAVE AT NO TINT, NOR ANY
WHERE, HESTTATED TO EXPRESS MY DECI-
-DED DISAPPROBATlON OF THE TARIFF ACT
OF THE LAST SESSION, AS WELL IN RESPECT
TO THE PRINCIPLE UPON WHICH IT is
FOUNDED, AS TO IT'S DETAILS In good time
you will have my views in respect to that and other sub
ects before the public.
In the mean time, believe me to be, very sincerely,
your friend and obedient servant,
MARTIN VAN BUREN,
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For the Wing Standard.

~ For The Wing Standard
AS the House of Representatives seems dis
posed TO make some disposition of the mineral
lands, we would suggest to them the proprie,y
of calling tor some papers in the Land Office in
relation TO the issuing of some patents to GER
tain family in Wisconsin and Iowa. We under
stand that great frauds have been perpetrated or
the Government; that the patents were issued
contrary TO law, contrary TO testimony which
was laid before the late Commissioner Whit
comb, and contrary to remonstlances repeatedly
made. These patents covered large tract OF
mineral land, and have made one family i'm.
mensely rich. A. b. G.
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REvENUE.-The receipts of revenue at the
Custom House, New York, amount TO five and
three-quarter millions of dollars for the first
quarter of this year. Any thing like cores
ponding income for the residue OF the year
would give for that single port from twenty-five
to thirty millions of revenue. The revenue Of
that port being usually about two-thIrds OF the
whole income of the United States we are like
ly to have abundant means 10 defray the expen-
ses of Government, independent OF the land
fund; and will, in year or two, be able to pay
off the public debt
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FROM FLORIDA

The Savannah Republican, of the 9Th instant,
says: "By the steamer St. Matthews, Captain
McNelty, arrived yesterday from Florida, we
are in receipt of the Jacksonville Tropical Plant,
and the St. Augustine News, of Saturday last
We observe nothing of special interest to our
readers in the section Of the Territory in which
these papers are published. General Worth
and Lieutenant Blake, of the Army, arrived at
ST Augustine on the 25th ult."
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The LAST AND BEsT.-We have frequently
says the Germantown Telegraph, published the
examinations of Glasses at schools, in many in
stances very amusing; but never, we believe,
any thing as good that which really occurred
in highly respectable schools, in Arch street,
Philadelphia, last week. The teacher was ex
aiming class in grammar, when he asked lad,
tea or twelve years DID, what part of speech Man
was
"a noun, SIR
"What kind of a noun I"
"a bloody noun ~ was the instant reply.
"Master Henry will 60 down tail for his pert
ness"
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TEXAS AND PARTIES.

UnQeT TIE neau Of : exdS, NlI. hltCult say
that 3this important question has not defnilively
assumed party aspect-and we hope 1t vii
not." The hope is probably sincere, yet Mr.
Richie proceeds, in an article Of nearly col
umn, to show the bias of leading political papers
Of both parties, and, thereby, to make it appear
without asserting the fact, that all the leading
Wing papers lean against annexation, while all
the prominent journals Of the Locofoco party are
in favor of annexation. He also quotes from the
Locofoco papers their arguments in favor Of an
nexation, and their comments upon the course
Of certain Wing journals 1t is cunningly de-
vised plan to give the public the arguments in
favor of annexation, and the censures upon the
Wing presses opposed to it, without assuming
the responsibility of giving an open and frank
opinion, either pro or con, or of taking sides upon
the question. The editor of the Enquirer is a
proverbally cautious man, and feels his way
along as he advances, never advancing single
step without having mode OF retreat prepared.
At present, it is not known whether MIR. Van
Buren, is for or against annexation, and as Mr..
Richie is his organ it would be most i'll advised
to take decided stand upon this important
question without first knowing whether he had
shaped his course according to Mr.. Van Buren's
views, or selected the ground he may choose to
occupy.
Besides, as the Tariff question has Northern
and Southern aspect in Mr.. Van Burens party,
80 may annexation have two faces. MIR. Van
Buren, probably is fully aware that it would be
political death and destruction to his aspirations
to come out for annexation at the North while it
may be well to have it understood at the South
that he is ga Northern man with Southern prin-
cples."
After shilly-shallying through the article, Mr..
Richie finally screws his courage to the sticking
point of boldly declaring in the last paragraph,
STRAIGHTFORWARD some politicians may hang
back, or others attempt to arrest the ball in mo-
ton, the measure must go on. The re-annexa-
ton must be accomplished. What was once
ours must be ours again, The great interests of
the Union demand it. The voice of the South
requires it. The voice of Andrew Jackson mar
shals it on. The Democratic Review is right
: The Southland the South knows it full welD
has only to call for it with that powerful infu-
ence which it derives from the close balance Of
the two great national parties, to secure pretty
soon the emulous favor of both Of the latter al
the North-unless, indeed, the other great Sec
lions of the Union were exerted and rallied by
far stronger antagonist reasons Than any existing
in the present case. In The name Of the South
Them ,oe demand Remuneration"
All we have to say in reply to this piece of
impotent arrogance is, g Nous verrons.'
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Hon. JOHN M. NILEs.-We are informed that
this gentleman, Zone Of the Senators from Con-
necticut) who has been unable to attend the
Senate this session owing to indisposition. ar
rived in this city on Saturday last.
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D'Wolf Dickerson, Edwards, Findlay, Holmes Of
Me-, johnson of KY, Lanman, Mcllvaine, Palmer,
Ruggles, Seymour, Talbot Taylor of Ia, Thomas,
-l6
So the Senate agreed to strike out the highest
rate Of duty on woollen manufactured goods
this vote leaves these articles subject, by the
provisions of the BILL to duty of 80 per cent. ad
valorem, until the Both day Of June, 1925; and,
after that time, to a duty Of 33s per centum ad
valorem. HAMPDEN.
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To Dr.. F. Y. PoRcHER."

CONNECTICUT ELEcTIoN-ITs REsULTs.-The
returns from every town in the State have been
received, and the result thus summed up by the
New Haven Courier of Saturday
Roger S. Baldwin has received 29,556 votes ;
Chauncey F. Cleaveland, 28,396. The scattering
votes amount to 1909, enough top prevent choice
by the people. The Wings have elected fifteen
Senators and the Locos six. The House, when
full, contains 2lS members. Those elected last
Monday are SO Wings to n opposition, nclud-
ing conservative member from Monroe, and not
including the members from Berlin, which were
illegally chosen, or the one from Colchester, (Mr
Taylor,) who was elected by the Moderator Of
the meeting voting twice. Towns which are en-
titled to 30 members have adjourned without day,
Others which can elect Is members have the Sc
cond trial next Monday. IT, however, these
towns should all elect Locos, there would still be
Wing majority in the House /; so that the State
will, in any event, be thoroughly Wing in all
departments of her government"
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The Wings of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are
having banner prepared, which they intend pre-
senting TO the district of that county which shall
have the largest delegation at the Young Mems
Convention Of Ratification, in Baltimore, in COM
parison with its vote for Harrison in 1910.
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IT RAGEs.-We are informed that on Wednes-
day afternoon Signora Majocchi was assaulted
by Frenchman, in Broadway, who cast huge
stone missile at her, which, in its parabola, came
near striking her. The Frenchman was restrained
from making further attacks by the bystanders,
who fooishly permitted him to retain his liberty.
He is, without doubt, one Of the Borghese clique.
NJ Y Aurora
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Gov. Briggs, of Massachusetts, stated in tenn
perance meeting held at the Boston State House,
that in eighty-one townships of that State, thir-
teen thousand drunkards had been restored to
sobriety through the fundamentally of Wash
inotonian effort.
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FROM MEXICO.

ThOM MEAICO.
The New Orleans Bee Of the LIST instant, saws
By the arrival of the schooner John Barr, from
Vera Cruz, we have received intelligence from
Mexico to the 18th March,
Mr.. Bankhead, the English Minister Penipo-
tertiary, has arrived and was received with all
due honor and respect. Santa Ana rendered him
the Inequalities of his residence at Manga de
Clavo, previous to his entrance in the CITY of
Mexico.
Mr.. Bankhead's appearance has greatly disap-
pointed the Vera Cruxians. They expected to
behold him in splendid habiliments, covered with
decorations and insignia of pomp, instead of
which he was appareled in the most simple
manner, with a twenty-five cent Campeachy hat
on his head. These people evidently think that
dress makes the man.
Diplomatic negotiations are expected shortly
to commence General Waddy Thompson was
to leave in few days on board the cambridge,
on leave Of absence. He would probably meet
Mr.. Bankhead at Jalapa-the latter on his way
TO Mexico, and the former to Vera Cruz.
Since writing the above, we have received
letters and papers by the schooner Laura Virginia
and New York which arrived yesterday.
The French brig of war Mercure, left Vera
Cruz on the Goth March, carrying out Mr.. Gour-
ry de Roslan, the Secretary Of the French Lee
cation at Mexico, with dispatches for his Co
yernment which are said to be OF great import
ance. Their tenor has not transpired /; but it is
believed that they relate to the difficulties occa-
stoned by the refusal Of the Mexican Govern
ment to comply with the treaty Of 1910, which
permitted to all Frenchmen domicilated in Mex
leo, the liberty of engaging in the retail trade,
under any circumstances, in consideration of the
REIMBURSEMENT by France of 100000 francs
due the French Government for the expenses Of
the war.
tits likewise thought that England, France,
and the United States will act in concert. If
this be so, the relations between these countries
and Mexico will be speedily settled. In view of
this opinion, much importance is attached to the
interview to take place at Jalapa between the
American and English Ministers Penipotenliary.
A rumor even prevailed that the three powers
would intervene in the settlement of the intes-
tine troubles of Mexico, and would counsel the
establishment of a monarchy, in consequence of
the incapability Of Mexico's maintaining re-
publican form of government. 1t is needless to
add that we attach no credit whatever to such
reports. Such projects could never receive the
slightest sanction from our minister Mr.. Thomp-
son.
1t is further stated that Santa Ana had par
doned all the Texan prisoners at Perote, and
that they were hourly expected al Vera Cruz.
We have reason to believe in the authenticity of
this intelligence.
Business was dull at Vera Cruz, and the
leather was oppressvely hot.
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BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.--The following ex-
tract is from the speech Of the Hon. John w.
Dana, President of the Senate of Maine, at the
close Of the Legislative session:
"Senators, we are about to separae-probably,
never all to meet again on earth. May our lives
be such that we may be allowed TO re-assembe
in that realm where human imperfections will
have ceased 10 require human legislation under
that Great Lawgiver, whose code is but one
law, and that, Of perfect love-"
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LANE e. THICKER.


Wl ERCHANT TAILORS.-We have this day, d.
rect from New York. select and fashionable lot Of
Spring and Summer Goods to which most re-
specially invite the attention Of friends and the
public generally.
We have also received our Paris Fashions, and we
are now fully prepared to serve all who may favor
us with their patronage to the best Of ability
an Dim
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SECOND OF MAY CoNvENTIoN.-Weh have been
requested by Major VIM. H. Watson, the Chief
Marshal of the Second of May Wing National
Procession, to state, (says the Bait Patriot) that
such delegations to the Convention Of Ratification,
from any place out of this city, as shall be accom-
panied by Bands Of Music, will be permitted to
have such music with them in the procession !:
and ne also requests us to state that he would be
pleased to hear by mail, from any delegation in
tending to bring music with them, at their earliest
convenience, in order that he may be enabled to
determine at what points in the procession to post
of Arrangements.
Editors of Wing papers are respectfully request
ed to give this an insertion.
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The Globe calls the Conservatives of 1910, a
"selfsh and sordd excrescence on the Democratic
party" The very next moment you hear it APP
pealing 10 those who fell into the deceptive
wake of coon enthusiasm in $780," to repudiate
their connection with the Clay party What
strange antics the Globe does cut in its dying
nurries !--Philad. Forum.
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Flora Thompson died at Nassau, N. c., in
1908, at the advanced age of $50 years. She
was born in Africa in 1868, and was sold as a
slave; but, in 1868, she obtained her freedom
More than three hundred persons followed her
to the grave
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The number of hogs killed in Cincinnati,
during the last winter, was 1868. The whole
number of hogs packed there during the same
time was, in round numbers, 240, 000-l0,O0c
less than were packed there the previous winter.
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A PHILADELPHIA BIRD CAGES
I'm extensive assortment Of Mocking and Canary
Birds Cages just received and for sale at manufac.
turer's prices. JAMES M. DORSETT,
Snuff, Tobacco, and Fancy Goods Store,
Mar 20 Pa. Az. No. ii, east Of Gsdsbya Hotel.
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We have rumor of the appearance of some.
thing like a sea-serpent on the 18th ult., near
Cape May. 1t was seen by the pilot of brig,
the captain. and one or two others.
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A PROFILE OF "THE GLOBE MAN" b
HIMSELF.

"a man without decency taste, or common
sensibility Globe Of Saturday.
This is not surpassed by the admirably drawn
profile of 81 the Globe man seen everywhere
in the picture shops.
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THE WING ALMANAC AND POLITICIANS

CUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK DEPOSlTORY.-
~ Books of the American Sunday School Union
may be always had at the Bookstore of r. FARM
HAM corner of 18th street and Pennsy lvania avenue
al the same price asat the Depository in Philadelphia
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g A WORD TO THE GENTLEMEN


oAMUEL FOWLER, Merchant Tailor, Pennsy-
vania avenue, between Sd and A. streets, invites the
attention of gentlemen to his Spring supplies Of
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings, &c. of the latest
London and Paris styles, which he holds himself in
readiness to have made up in the most fashionable
and superior style of workmanship at short notice
and on the most reasonable terms.
Grateful for past favors, the subscriber pledges
himself to spare no pains to satisfy those who may
favor him with call, in the price, quality, and fit of
his garments
Also, on hand general variety of gentlemens fur
nshing and fancy articles, such as
Scarfs, Cravats, Shirt Bosoms and Collars
Suspenders, Gloves, Stocks, Umbrellas, &C.
Gentlemen having to supply themselves with any
thing in the subscribers line, earnestly solicited
to call and his goods and prices before pur-
chasing. ap 2-2weodif
THE WING ALMANAC AND POLITICIANS
L REGISTER FOR ls44.--The above contains
returns Of elections in all the States for President IN
l84O, and the new Congressional elections by districts
for l043 and subsequently, The subscriber has just
received several thousand of the above, which will
be sold at about cost for distribution Also, just
ceved, 5000 DEMOCRACY, Junius Tract, No. g.
r. FARNHAM,
feb p Corner of Ii street and Penn. av.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22

1'ARLSf0N, Manchester md Scotch Ginebnm.;
y Brcco. Tbhel, lspahan and B'nuket SLonIs
IA arenl variety; corinthian and Egyptian Nils,
Sew style Bonnet Ribbons; Superior plain Florence
Braid Bouyels; Canton and liaIian Crnpe; Thread
and Cotton Laces EdsinGs and nscrlrcs in great
vatct,; Needle Worked Jacea,t and Swis, do,
P.oin Jfronci; Smss AIull Mnli Bishpp Lawn; Plain
and Bard Combines Of superior our exceedingly
low nv
octQ Gro AcNiI-RpAV n,,Let so,.,.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22
ROOTS! BOOTS!
TO TIE LADIES.

lust rereiv,d nj Tadd'. Shoe Emporium. =
81 fseSh suprly Of Lndn ] Goitcfs. superior nj
ilrle and will be sold very low lor Gosh.
nov is S TODD,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22

\ fACAS.-T'ho largest siork Ia tho city. from
~ % CTS Ia | 25 r.r vnra. ct
sen "a SFNSENEY Ii RHODES
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22

ST r.e-'v-d frrI- Nv YnrI . nov md .,,
~ Fd assortment NJ fs.tn .re d'Fcn.,,. .l,o f..
t'"nrh WORKED Inf,nr Ro,iic,: Sponsors. Coll,, ard
f|I'reit'. hne -s.'t'm-uio6 j., Bnf'on, and Hal,
rms. So ln. r"c,ived from The mannfscL,,io.
hon'o IN lowell, Nnss few n,ces NJ Blue Bl,cx
A>nhn'nm clohs. for Sact, md Over cont. 1b,.
Cloths nre nton"nnces Nv lh- t-,i Tniior. in II
CIV Ia I've tho fne't sod hrs. qnnliv Of Clorl. rh,,
ever saw. Al iruo Americans src invited Ia c,Y
md ook n ttem itcv nre fnr .nrcrio, ,nd n,,ch
cheon"r lAas any article 81 similar Kind cvrr i'm.
ported rfYMhN. No 1G2,
uci Wa s,lo Nh, Of u.lo.f
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22

HNRENFi CLOrHS-0 W Fri.t.ll IA, iu,,
rreri1rd a few nico.. of ibe finest and ch..,,
est French Cloth, aver of, rcd 4 ,.le in III, mar,
'"' '"N' ''H ma I""k 81 ittm. pp24
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22
RREW ERY.


ST MARTIN, respectfully informs his
n frpnls ard the public, that he has removed
from the establishment known as the freach
Breissry. 10 the old Brewery lately occupHdpE
Hugh Clarke & Co. which ne has rut IN g 'Il.
repair End is now prepared to SUPP ly promp iy
- BEER PORTER AND ALE,
Of Superior quality and on the most favorable
CASH paid for Barley at market Price nov9
s.tIIAWLS.-A few fne Cold and Blk Thlbel
S%9 Meuno Shawls, very cheapat .......
81 J b q X MARSil'6.
6n PIECES very fine Satin Nesting. Just rec'd al
G.B MARSiIS'.
HLACK silk Warp Apacas, just reed at
MARSHS',
= Doz more Of hem very fine Bl'k and CoIored
4 - hARSfIS
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22

- tPERloR BtCON-Wc fs.s thi. -, r.,.s
'nrpc :. nj good ITnms Sdes and shnn1d.n
"h''h &C viii s"Il on reasonable t,tm. Ami, Il.
f"n2l JAMES II FORSYTH a. CO.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22
rrg GEO McMrRRAy. Market square.

SAA LBS ColorrG Garnet Chain; 32l doz
ePVNT White and Coofed Spool Cotton of the
hesl makes; juIl OF ening and fol sale al
ocl 9 MrMURRAA'S.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-11-22

4 BLACK MUSTARD SEED WANTED. Tor
d y which the highest price viii ne pad IN CASH
sep II OLIVER PRYOR.