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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-04-12
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We make the following extracts.
from q letter received from a gentle.
snan Of thus syicinitys now resident
of San Francisco They contain no
news, but give some idea goflihe
great commercial emporium of Cali-
iornla,[ South CaroIinian, Ia giasnst
3'sI arrived here about the iniddIeof
August, and have spent the greatest
portion Of the time in this city. You
have no, doubt read many accounts
OF this country, and especially of San.
francisco, from abler pens than mine;
1 fear, there, that anything that l
naightssay to YOU. will appear, stale
and disintetes esting, !, Nevertheless l
venture g gIve. yot ri my. opWn opinion
The city Of san Francisco might
very properly be called The modern
wopder' of the world. /, Never has
lEere, perhaps, been such niminense
Cry built 90 sI1ch an lncresliblYl short
fine: petsolss on his agfiyal, here,
is surprise d,, amazed and sbewlldered,
attEie sight OF such q ,spectaclep eand
the WiItIesl Ip ti0ilI a & taiicG
from j ca d iaft1l not the least idea =
ItHi snort present the, ,gfandest aud
noblest .sppcWnen oi enterprise that
Che wof.d has ever .. s. seen; Z I, thing
O0t tfl8 eXIcflUrfiiIitfTy atiti al ltffost ST
p6Tlsaf eiitefps9s9 Of tho Aneri-
cal ilaliofs conld have accbnaeiIsl1ed
it, Sy lien i arrived here III u tlg DIST,
q good portion Of he city, was still IN
a NgifapfDved Condition; hui since
that sinle nearly hlI .lhe busifiess
streets have beer gFadAd and plank
ca 1fountgisis Have been leveled, btin-
dreda 0f new bH;ldihgs have been
sbE which arc b9iicis, an
an innnuaerable lnAInIef of Wiiaffs
and docks have been CONSTRUCTED,
sesssb6s that all THIS has fseeil
DORIS - tsla ace iof tyty very tSiastFtic-
tI Fe liSsss aeif q ieglgeyed i
cnsas II soslisyl df glss city. 8 he
pegailafir at q sess ID not than
h 90
Moss iA ll0siens ss
eonpSl Ell lli s.
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-04-12
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@ YEN,
Ihto my hcart u silent look
Flashed from thy carelcss eyes,
r1'' AND what before was shadow, took
A8ii The light ofspmtner skies,
The fret born love was in that look;
~ The Venus rose from out thedeep
B OF those inspiring eyes.
slaA. ti@ "a M
~ y1M nay liei IKE some lone solemn spot
1855 a spirit passes oerf FEE
In earth heaven before
y,f, Sweet trouble stirred the haunted spot,
Nsgs And shook the leaves ofeyery Thought,
9t1gs Thy presence wandered Ger
NY being yearncd and crept to thine
As, II IN times ofyore,
Thy soul had been a part of mine;
Which claimeet baek once more;
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-04-12

lIhelast Parliament of gJnDarr.
iiatta passed q law Tor swos,sss,, - q.
vote v. Tor school strustees. Az ~ - ~
cent election several voted. ! y
u - iIe ~, mems n in Essypti aeu u
ioT thg 4.onaorers. l',,iiTfal,es
J. SgSs.a .es.s 9 lsiel 'apqads al ssash
'h'i'ssH
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-04-12

AsonposIiors sofsen Grugnbla AZ sbo
hardness5 OF their lot, Trne, thar
puslIs0Ss y a6 ways at b StauS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
PETROLEUM, OR ROCK OIL!
A Natural Remedy!

Procured from Salt Vel IN allegheny County, Pa,
-Four Hundred Feet below the Earths surface.
The healthful balm from Natures secret spring,
The bloom of health, and life, to man will bring;
As from her depths the magic liquid flows,
TO calm our snfferings and assuage our woes.
THE PETROLEUM is a Natural Remedy-iti is put
up as it flows from the bosom of the earth; without
any thing being added TO or taken from it.
IL gets its ing Rodents from beds Of substances
which it passes over in its channel They are
blended together in such form as to defy all human
competition Ii Petroleum is medicine at ALL Il is
good one, for Nature never half does her work
SCROFULA--Tne Petroleum is a great medicine in
scrofua and Kings Evil in all those diseases having
their origin in depraved CONDITION and 9TH
fluids Of the body.
OLD SORES AND ULCERS will be removed by the
daily application and administration OF the Petroleum
BRONCHITIS AND ASS HMA can be relieved by
the Petroleum. The distressing Cough, Ni4ht Sweats
and difficulty of breathing, removed by its use in
very short time
FOR OLD SORES AND ULCERS.-Apply the Pc
troleum morning and at bedtime keep the sores and
ulcers clean by washing them daily with CASTLE soap
and warm water.
FOR SORE AND INFLAMED EYES-The Petro-
um should be applied two three times day to the
affected eye, and drop be allowed TO get under
the lid When there is scroulous tendency il must
be taken internally, doses OF teaspoonfu three
times day.
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS and CON-.
SUMPTlGN.-The dose is tea-spoonnl, to be given
three times day. For sale by
NJ. b. GREEN, and JAMES GREEN,
nov6dly Worcester, Mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
CITY OLE wnRcESrER.

WIZARD V. The inhabitants of Ward number five,
w qualified in the election of State officers,
are hereby notified to in the Ash street School
House, Monday the twen y-fourih day of November
rent eleven O'Clock in the forenoon then there
TO give in their votes:
For five persons to represent this city in the next Gen
eral Court of this Commonwealth, on one ballot; the
same to be enclosed i'm a sealed envelope
The polls will be closed at O'Clock p. NJ
By order Of the Mayor aud Aldermen.
Nov. IL, 1851. GEO. JONES, Constable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
CITY OLE RoRcESrER-

WTARDIv The inhabitants Of Ward number four,
w qualified TO in the election of State officers,
are hereby notied TO meetin the lower City Hall Po
lice Court Room, Monday the twenty fourth day OF
November current, eleven O'Clock in the forenoon,
then and there give in their votes
For five persons represent this city in the next Gen.
eral Court of his Commo wealth, on one ballot; the
same to be enclosed in scaled env iope.
The polls VIII be closed at a O'Clock P. NJ.
By order of the Mayor and Aldermen
Nov. IL, 1851. GEO JONES, Constable
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
THE WORLDS FAIR u

There is d saying, old, but true,
That i" every day brings something new !"
Which e something" for il S day will rage,
The wonder ri this wond'Tous age
Thus old Joice Heath went through the 1and;
And so did Johnsons cOlUred hand
Then Ole Bull; the swiss Bell Ringers;
And NUMEROUS bands Of negro singers;
Then Tommy Thumb, who kissed, near
Two million ladies' in year;
Barnum, the Great; Lopez, the brave;
Sweet Jenny Lind, and Powers Greek Slave;
All have enjoyed their length of days,
And all received their need of praise.
And now, beyond tn bounds OF ocean,
We've seen contentious aid commotion
A spot IN London Vic selected,
Crystal Palace she erected,
Where furious Frank and fiery Hum
The Yankee and the Englishman,-
The Turban'd Turk, and Spain's Grandees,
East Indian and the Portuguese
Could all forget their ancient rage,
And in mole peaceful strlle engage
Each aloft its standard high
Each WIN the palm Of victory
The strife begns-the race commences,
And heller SHELTER over fences
And pushing, pulling, holding back,
Go all the wager-wnning Pack
And when the contests almost en'lcd-
And when their strengths almost expended,
ThenJoNATnAN, before their eyes.
Just rushes up, and TAKES THE PRIZE
He plowed their land. and moved their oats,
And picked their locks and beat their boats
And told the that, throughout creation,
There's nothing like the ankee nation
Though somt in distant lands would roam,
They'd still sprinkng left at home.
There's Webster, Clay, and Thomas Benton,
And many more that he could mention;
And works of Art--ior someh hing tige
MaculIar-in the Clothing line
Has placed without his spacious Store
genus homo, at the door,
To show to all, who've any wits,
That he can clothe aud give them-fts!n
AT Worcester, in the Old Bay State
AT early morn or evening late,
You'll find him with aperfect socE,
AtCLoTHING BAzAAR-PIPER BLOCK!
There may be bought, do suppose,
The Gentleman's or " farmers Clothes"
AT prices too, the lowest sum,
For ~ trade there 1Ches Pm to hum p
" The Yanke, of course, knew where it was
his interest trades if you all will trade at the san
place il WILL undo ubtedy, be for pour interest do
Macullar. Williams G Co.
SIGN Or THE FULL DRESSED MAN.
No. Piper's Block,
CLOTHING BAZAAR, 27I MAIN STREET,
scp26 dwistf WORCESTER
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
CITY OF WORCESTER.

WIZARD II. The inhabitants of Ward number two
w qualified to in the election of State officers
are hereby notified to meet in the large School House
on the east side of Summer street." Monday the
t~enty-fnurlh day Of November current at eleven
O'Clock in the forenoon then and there to give in their
votes:
Forty persons to represent this city in tt next Gen.
eral Court of this Commonwealth, on one bal!ut; tile
to be enclosed in sealed envelope.
The polls viii be closed at O'Clock NJ.
BY order OF the Mayor and Aldermen
Nov. IL, 1851. GEO JONES, Constable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
CITY OF KORcESTER

WIZARD |. The inhabitants of Ward number one,
w qualified to vote in the election of State sficers
are hereby notified to meet in the north lower or base
ment room OF the Central School House, on the west
side of Main street." on Monday the twenty fourth day
of November eleven O'Clock in the forenoon
then and there 10 give in their votes
For five persons this city in the next Gen
erel Court of this Commonwealth on one ballot; the
TO be enclosed in a sealed envelope
The polls will be closed at o'clock p. NJ.
By order of the Mayor and Aldermen
Nov. IL, 1851 GEO. JONES, Constable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
CITY OF WORcESrER.

WARD1 vi The inhabitants Of Ward number six,
are hereby notified TO in the City Hall, on Monday
the twenty fourth day of November current eeven
votes:
For five persons to represent this city in the Gen.
cral Court of this Commonw ealth one ballo; the
same to be enclosed in sealed envelope.
The polls will be closed at O'Clock p NJ.
By order of the Mayor and Aldermen.
Nov. IL, le5l. GEO. JONES, Constable
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19

WIZARD Ill The inhabitants of Ward number three
w qualified 20 vote in the electio OF State officers,
are hereby notified to meet ia the south lower base
ment room OF the Central School House on the west
side of Main street, on Monday the twenty fourth day
OF November current at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon,
then and there TO give in their votes;
For five pei represent this city i'll the next Ger
era Court of this Com monweah, on one ballot the
same to be enclosed in a sealed envelope.
The polls will be closed at O'Clock p. NJ.
By order Of the MAJ or and Aldermen.
Nov. IL, lSf GEO. JONES, Cons table.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
ALBERT CLARKE. Apothecary,

A Nd dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery Chemi
IA cals. Brushes, Fancy Articles, and Old Havana
Cigars Physicians supplied with PURE Medicines at
Boston prices Prescriptions carefully prepared
u The cellar Of the establishment is appropriated
to Paints Oils Varnishes, Fluid and Camphene which
in quality and price intended expressly suit Gus
toners.
242 Main street, coner Pleasant street, Worcester
o3-,ltf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
STILL LATER Fashions

CAN be at the Old stand No. 2l34 Main Street,
~ United States Hotel BurdiIg g, Worcester, Mass,
the latest Paris Fashions for Gentleuen's OVER
Goa rs, DRESS and FROCK COATS, PANTA-
Looms and VESTS Dress and Fancy SHIRTS TO
SONS and COLLARS, UNDER-SHIRTS and DR.
Frs, SCARFS CRAVATS, GLOVES HOSIERY,
&c. Gentlemen the above named Goods are truly eie-
CANT and will be sold for much less than the usual oar
oct23 d4w H. s. MOORE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
CLTY nF W0RCESTER.

WIZARD VII. The inhabitants of Ward number
w ell, qualified to vote in the election of State Off
GERS, hereby notified in the School House
of Oxurj and Pleas streets, - Monday the
twenty-iourh day Of November current at eleven
o'clock in the forenoon, then and there give in their
votes:
For five persons represent this city in the Gen
eral Court If this Commonwealth, on ballot; the
same 20 be enclosed in sealed envelope.
The polls will he closed at O'Clock p NJ.
By order Of the Mayor and Aldermen
Nov. II, 1851 GEO. JONES, Constable
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
Auction Sale.

FARMING PROPERTY g. DAIRY STOCK.
ON WEDNESDAY next, 18Th inst, at lGt O'Clock, at
~ the residence of G. &. Hubbard Esg, West Need
ham
Valuable Dairy Stock of Devon Cows & Heifers
g Suffolk, and Suffolk q Middlesex Swine.
Farm Horses and Oxen.
go Tons English Hay.
&c Fast Mare, Wagon, Sleigh, Robes &c, &C.,
with all the Farming implements belonging farm.
S. X. BAYLEY. Auc'tr,
Federal ST, Boston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
Valuable House for Sale.

1--WE HOUSE, now owned an occupied by the Sub
Il scriber, IL situated on the of PIE sant and
Linden street, No 30 Said House built by the day.
and OF the best materials, and located in one of the
pleasanes parts Of the city, and within three or four
minutes walk Of the City Hail. is Two Stoiss high and
Ia convenient fer families Lot IS by 100 feet For
further particulars inquire Of the subscriber on the pre-
misses ~
oet22 DIFF N. AINSWORTU
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
cITYOF WoRcESrER.

WIZARD VIII. The inhabitants of Ward number
w eight, qualified in the election Of State Of
hcers, are hereby notified to meet il the Brick Cout
House, on Monday the INVENT -ourth day Of November
current at eleven O'clock in the orenoun then and there
to give in their votes;
For five persons TO represent this city in the next
era Court OF this Commonwealth, on one ballot; the
same TO be enclosed in a sealed envelope.
The polls will be closed at o'clock +. NJ
BY order Ofthe Mayor and Aldermen
Nov. IL, 1851. GEO. JONES, Constable.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
CLIO THING!
CUSTOM OR READ YIN a D Is
AT THE EXTENsIVEf
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
"A. u. WARE,


Nos g. Merchants Row, front Of Worcester io'se.
TNHE subscriber has superior facilities for the produc
| tion of CUSTOM CLOTHING, of all descrp
tions which he is prepared make up TO order, with
uromutness in the most thorough manner, and III
nont of syle and finish unsurpassed and at the very
lowest possibe prices. He will have constantly on
hand large stock OF Piece Goods, which will be sold
very low to persons wishing to make M their own co-
thing He has also hand at all times an extensive
stock of Read y-made Clothing and Furnishing Goods,
at wholesale or retail consisting OF
Dress, Frock, and Sack Coats,
Adapted to all seasons of the year, made from every
variety and quality of cloth.
ANTALOHES-On to one thousand pair
Velvet Satin Silk Valencia Marsees, and all kinds Of
VESTS!
And large assortment of YOUTHS & BOYS: CLO-
THING, OF every desirable style
ON ERALS, GREEN SrENCERS, & UMBRELLAS,
single or by the dozen
Satin, silk, and great variety of fancy
CRAVATS, STOCKS, AND SCARFS.
Kid, Buck, silk, Linen, lisle Th.ead and Cotton
Low ES.
And Cotton, Worsted, Meripo, and Wooden Socks
Caps Suspenders, &c all Of which will be sold in
quantities suit customers upon the plan of the well
approved maxims honesty is the best policy"
and ga nimbe sixpence better than slow shilling
u Please call with your friends and see ii these
things be so.
invited. A 7. WAKE
WANTED, as above, Is or 20 Custom Pant makers.
Apply Immediately sep27 dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
AUCTIONS.
EXTENSIVE SAFE

EL4A HLIN Sc " Ia SA EIHZ
AT AUCTION.
Of New and Secondhand Furniture.
g w. sELBY & co, will sell by catalogue, at W al
~ do Hall, on
THURSDAY, Nov. goth,
Commencing at O'Clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITUE
consisting in part Of Sofas, Bureaus Secretaries MA
hogany Dining Tables, Card do Dressing do, Extension
Dining do, French Beds eads, Sets of hamber Fumi-
ture, FEATHER Beds, Hair and Pamleaf Mattresses Bed
Clothing, Hair Cloth Chairs, Cane and Wood Scat
Chairs Rocking do, Cooking, Palor and office stoves.
Brussels, Ply and ingram Carpets; Crockery Dining
and Tea Sets; Glass Ware in great variety; Table Gu
lery, Wash Stands, Chamber Sets, Window Shades,
Bronzed Standards Marble Tops Bronzed Fower Stands
Umbr liza Stands, Hall Lanterns; Bird Cages Bronzed
Dressing Mirrors, Coffee Urns, Mats, Br-ss Candle
Sticks, bohemian Glass Ware Mirrors, Clocks, Mantle
Ornaments, Oil Paintings; peices New Bookings, diff
ierent Styles Solar Lamps; German Canary BirOs
Also, number OF articles belonging TO the late Mrs
Salisbury, among which may be found
One Nankin China Tea Sett,
Very high cost great variety of Glass are Cottage
Chairs, DC DC,
GeThe above goods will be ready for exhibition on
"Wednesday afternoon previous the sale Ladies are
Invited call and examine the
novsd3i S. w. eELBY & CO. Auc',s.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
SPECTACLES

107 MAIN STREET, 1n7
A~s q DooRs SOUTH OF THE POST oFFIcE3 l9I
HOLD, SILVER, STEEL d PLATED SPECTA-
~ Giles, with glass adapt TO all ages and defects
the eye In regard TO this article we feel confident in
saying that we n suit all who in need of al from
Gass ior we have great variety OF superior ar
ticle, and at extremely lon prices
" New Glass fitted to old bows, at the Old stand of
sepl5 dwtf ID GODDARDx 20 n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
BOARDING
Established in 1900

~,. :, EoIdUII5II6u III I6EX. N
M M ID. FENNo& SON, have the largest assert
Nv ment Of Rich Jewery Silver, Plated and britannia
ware, ,ao,e cutlery and Fancy Goods, in Worcester
'"'u' 03 l.dlw&w3
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
Bonnet and Millinery Goods

XETE have just received Full Assortment of
w silk and straw BOnnets,
all new styles, making assortment The most full and
complete TO be found in this city.
All in want of Bonnets Millinery Goods of every
description, should remembt to Il at
b. l.. HARD0N & cos F
1JMillDefy Roems up stairs. novl4 d4w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19

BROWN & co.
SUCCESSOR A. j.. BRoWN)
NO I48 MAIN STREET.
Have in store, very large and nice assortment of
Crockery. China, Glass Ware, English &
AMERICAN CUTLERY, TEA TRAf BRIT
ANNA And SILVER PLATED WARE,
CASTORS, FORKS, SPOONS, &c.
French and American Paper Hangings,
ofthe richest styles ever offered in this Market
orders of every description; Fire Board Prints
&c; Sola ami Fluid Stand Lamps; Hanging
Lamps, Chandeliers; Candelabras, Cir n
doles, with and splendid styles of
Ureps Cnina and Geman Vases,
Girandoles and Fancy Goods,
generally.
Sole agents for the Patent
Bennington Flint Enamel Ware.
The above goods wild be sold wholesale retail at the
Lowest Prices!
No las, opposite the Post Office. o9-dw3mis
Farms and Building Lots.
x FARMS for sale, price from $1,000 10 $1,000.
y Assoc BUILDING LOTS in different parts the
city
Persons having Real Estate sell and those wishing to
purchase, would do well call on the Subscriber on
Front
FRANCIsE BIGELOw.
For sale above, COTTAGE HOUSE and BARN
with acres of land and
A Nursery of 5000 Trees,
one mile from the Couft House. d3tdw1m OPS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
Copartnership Notice
Window Glass.

400 b oxes German Glass; assorted sises. 500 do
oO0 A merican, do, all Of superior quality. For
sale low b POOLE d MILES,
o7-d&w Pm 23l MAN street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
RedaArgols,

1 iar'ar, and Cadbear, received and for sale low
~ W G. 8. & A. J. HOWE
= corner Of Foster & Norwich sta
novtz-d2m opposite Boston IL Wor n r,ano,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
Blue Vii ioI and Aim

. TONS Blue Vitriol, 3 do Ground Alum. received
n and for sale low by e. SAA 4 HOWE
corner of Fos'er & Nor Sieh SITS, opposite
novl2-d2m Boston & Worcester H. r. Depot
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
New Goods

A N entire new and fresh stock OF w Goods and
"A Groceries, this day receiving and for sale by
J. e. GREGORY, z Main 81,
DovH opposite Court House.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
LOST.

L Asst Evening Lined BUFFALO ROBE was 10
Il i on Front street The finder will be ded 1
leaving IL nj TAFT d. Hnrrington's gd3t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19

= I,,-,,, -, IJ4lA1 u eIzANI ID dWOIbs
a GENTLEMEN, you can find good assortment of all
~ kinds of the above goods our Store for sale al
the very lowest prices Harrington Corner corner o
Main and Front SITS. THAYER & EAMES
r S-We have in store, FURNISHING GOODS
TO suit all who will give us CALL at low prices.
nova dtf T. & f.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19

A GOOD Assortment Of Gents, Calf seved snd pa,
f1ged BOOTS can be found Ly calling At a'1 ~
- DRESSER'S Boot and shoe Store
hl"tt No. Iz6 Main Street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-19
Two Valuable House Lots

DLEASANTLY situated on BENEFIT Sr.; containing
IL $4,000 Feet, each. These Lots afford a rare>Op
poriunty to persons wishing locate near tie New
Machine Shop, the Junction Depot, they will be
sold very low Inquire of
oI9-d2m E. T. MILES. 2SI Main St
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-04-18
4 Chap,er of Corruption.

In organizing the machinery of the Fed
eral Administration, a careful system OF
checks and balances was adopted to pro-
tect the access to the Treasury especially,
and since then it has been gradually per-
fected and improved. BY this system, it
was intended to render it impossible for
any officer, high or low, to get hold of the
public money without perfect right to it,
and so complete are the safeguards, and
so all pervading the surveillance, that
without tho conspiracy of a great number
of persons through whose hands all ae-
counts and drafts must pass, it would seem
out of the question for any one, from the
President TO the lowest clerk, to plumber
the funds of the Government. Congress
was also subjected to the same oversight.
Corruption not having yet become power
full in its halls, Senators and Representa-
tives never thought Of opening for them
selves any shorter and easier road to the
spoils. And in order TO insure the constant
observation of the rule, an act was passed
in 1889, providing that 1.-The accounts Of
Members of Congress being certified by
the presiding officers of said Houses, re-
spectively, should be examined and passed
by the accounting officers as other public
accounts"
This act remained unimpaired until the
year 1850, and until the Senate, the con-
sentative body in the Government, the
body representing the gravity the dignity
the mature and respectable sense of honor,
the tried patriotism and the venerable viz
tues of the republic, saw fit to break it.
Let the people remember this and make
their own comments.
We have already more than once shown
up and denounced the odious and disgrace
ful inroad on honesty and the public money
committed by the Senate at the called
Session of 1919. Then Senators obtained
from their presiding officer, ATcHIsoN Of
Missouri, a certificate, that between the
third and fourth of March they had been
home and come back TO Washington, for
some of them q distance Of thousands of
miles. Controller WHITTLEsEY, an honest
and fearless man, inclined to do his duty, and
not to abet such plundering, refused to ad-
NIT the truth or the legality of this Seua-
torial fiction, and rejected the accounts.
Though his view was also that Of Presi-
deRt Taylor, it was overrulsd BY the legal