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England spread upon the neighboring mountains. In clear weather, the celebrated Chimborazo may be seen from the city, situated in latitude 1 30 south, covered with eternal snows. The rays of the vertical sun of its double summer fall upon its ices as harmless and ineffectual as the lightnings of Heaven upon the magical rod of Franklin.

The twin sisters, North and South Carolina-United in origin and interest, may they always be united in sentiment and affection.

GEN. SCOTT. The sword which was voted to this distinguished officer by the legislature of Virginia, on the 12th Feb. 1816, was recently presented to him by gov. Pleasants, with a very appropriate address, to

CUBA. Population of the island of Cuba, accord- which the general made the following reply: ing to the last census, in 1819:

District of Cuba.

Whites,

59,722

Free of color,

57,185

Slaves,

63,079

District of Havana.

Whites,

197,658

Free of color,

Slaves,

58,506 136,213

Supposed increase,

-179,986

SIR: In the part which it was my lot to bear in the late war, I should have deemed myself as still unfortunate, whatever successes I might have obtained, or whatever honors might have been accorded to me elsewhere, if I had failed to win the approbation of my native state. But from this would I have been happily spared. Virginia, with parental kindness, has deemed me one of her sons who endeavored well in the second great triumph of our free institutions.— The law which gave my name to a county; the thanks -$92,377 voted by the general assembly, and this sword,which I have the honor to receive at your hands, in the pre572,363 sence of the executive council, are the precious evi58,617dences of that partiality. Sir, they are appreciated by me in the spirit in which they have been bestowed, as inculcating the first lesson of a citizen soldierthat, as liberty is the greatest of blessings, so should he ever hold himself armed in her defence, and ready to sacrifice his life in her cause.

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The sword was manufactured in Philadelphia, by $245,329 Mr. Harvey Lewis, and is thus described in the Rich661,674 mond Enquirer:

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"All the mountings of general Scott's sword are of fine gold. The head of the hilt represents that of a knight in armour; the gripe is ornamented with spiral 129 wreaths of oak and laurel, with two heads of Mars in the centre-the shell, with the classical emblems of war, having in the centre, set in a wreath of laurel, 1,086 a fine head of Liberty. On the mountings of the scabbard we have the winged thunder, Hercules strangling the lion, and wreaths of oak. All these figures and emblems are in chase work, finely executed. If WEST INDIES. We mentioned, in our last, that there the external ornaments be classical, those on the were large arrivals of troops in the West Indies. It is blade, which is the soul of the weapon, are historical. said that no less than 6,000 British have lately First, we have on one side, a scene from the battle reached New Providence, and several thousand, in of Niagara, representing the moment after Miller had addition to recent accessions, are expected at Havana. carried the battery: general Scott is seen at the head The last, it is probable, will be convoyed by French of his shattered, but still intrepid brigade, and mountvessels. One must suppose from all this, that impor-ing another charger, his own being literally torn tant events are expected; and, from the location of British troops, it would appear that a transfer of the island of Cuba is anticipated. Besides, a large British naval force is cruising about the island-four frigates were lying at Havana, at one time.

This

from under him by a cannon shot. It was a moment when victory seemed dependent upon the uncommon exertions of some heroic spirit, and the effect produced upon the troops by the general's sudden falling and re-appearing was finely electrical. delineation is followed by an eagle between two scrolls; on the first, "Chippewa, 5 July, 1814"-on MR. CALHOUN. On the 16th of April, the citizens the other, "Niagara, 25 July, 1814." On the opposite of Lincolnton, N. C. gave a dinner to the vice presi-side of the blade, we have "presented by the commondent, who paid them a visit on his journey home from Washington. The following are some of the toasts drank on the occasion:

James Monroe--A name consecrated by the virtues of him who bears it.

wealth of Virginia, to major general Winfield Scott, 12 Feb. 1916," followed by a figure of Liberty, with Tyranny prostrated at her feet, and this scroll-Sic Semper Tyrannis. The whole blade, which is of the best proof, is covered with ornaments, executed in

The administration of John Quincy Adams-Tran-high taste. scendent talents and ardent patriotism constitute the pledges of its excellence.

Andrew Jackson-The soldier and the patriot; may the scenes of domestic privacy prove welcome, and honor and tranquility attend the evening of his days. Lafayette, Bolivar and Mina-Congenial spiritstheir fame as lasting as the cause for which they bied. John C. Calhoun-May the consistency which has heretofore marked his conduct, attend him throughout his political career.

Upon which Mr. Calhoun rose, obviously under the pressure of deep emotion, tendered his thanks for the kind feelings expressed in the toast, and, in return, offered:

The swords that were voted to general Gaines and captain Warrington are also received, and will be presented the first opportunity.

BARON STEUben. A meeting has been held at Utica, N. Y. and a committee appointed for the purpose of receiving subscriptions to erect a monument over the remains of baron Steuben.

After noticing the proceedings, the Utica Sentinel says-The memory of baron Steuben is precious to Americans. Few names excite more pleasant recollections, or more grateful feelings than his. The last years of his life were passed in our vicinity. Our comtry was his chosen residence, and received

union, that of the Union company, for connecting the Schuylkill and the Susquehannah, was the result of the enterprise of Philadelphia."

The state of Pennsylvania owns $1,789,067 20₫ of turnpike stock, which, during the year 1924, yielded the enormous revenue of eleven hundred and eightyseven dollars fifty cents!

evidence of his preference and regard. The corner stone of Hamilton academy, which has since arisen into a seminary of a higher grade, was laid by his veteran hands. His remains lie undistinguished; there is nothing to mark the place of his isolated grave. It is now proposed to erect a plain, but durable monument, to the memory of that distinguished champion of freedom and soldier of the revolution. General Lafayette has already assisted in doing honor to the neglected remains of generals Greene, De Kalh and Pulaski; and it would, undoubtedly, afford him sincere gratification, to assist in paying this deserved tribute to the memory of his friend and com- The state has besides 30,000 dollars in Union canal panion in arms. The public will experience de-stock, and 50,000 dollars in stock of the Schuylkill light, in embracing the opportunity afforded by the navigation company. At the expiration of fifteen visit of the nation's guest, to manifest, by this im-years, 100,000 dollars of Delaware and Chesapeake pressive ceremony, their feelings of respect, venera- canal stock, is to be transferred to it by the Philadelon and gratitude, both for the living and the dead. phia bank.

NEW YORK. From the 12th April to the first day of May, says the Albany Advertiser, three hundred and forty-nine boats departed from Albany, laden with three thousand and thirty-eight tons of merchandise, &c. and seventeen thousand and ninety-six dollars were paid to the collector at Albany on account of toll.

The state also holds bridge stock to the amount of $554,750. This is a little more profitable. It last year yielded a revenue of ten thousand six hundred and forty dollars.

From this it appears that the whole amount of capital stock, invested in public improvement, is $2,523,817 203, and that it last year yielded a revenue of $12,827 50.

The following appropriations, remaining unpaid on the first of December, 1824, are not included in the foregoing estimate. For turnpikes $156,600 401; for canals $20,000; for the improvement of rivers and creeks, $51,213 50; for bridges $28,750 00.

There arrived at Albany, in two days, by the canal, seven thousand seven hundred and sixty-nine barrels of flour, seven thousand five hundred and thirty bush- The following summary statement of the improveels of wheat, and eight hundred and thirty-four bar-ments effected on the river Schuylkill, is copied rels of ashes, besides a great amount of sundry arti- from the Berks (Pa.) Journal:-cles.

28 dams, making a slack water navigation of 46 miles. At most of those dams there is a large surplus of water power that may be sold for manufac

PENNSYLVANIA. A state convention is to be held at Harrisburg for promoting the great cause of inter-turing purposes. nal improvement. It is to be composed of delegates from the different counties. The delegates lately chosen from Philadelphia city and county, are

For the city--John Sergeant, Charles J. Ingersoll, Wm. J. Duane, Mathew Carey, Wm. Lehman, Manuel Eyre.

For the county-Jacob Holgate, Daniel Groves, Alex'r McCaraher, Samuel Breck, James Ronaldson, George W. Riter, Samuel Humphreys.

23 canals, 3 to 4 feet deep, by 32 to 40 feet wide on the top water line, in length 63 miles. 120 locks, 17 feet wide by 80 feet long, overcoming a fall of 588 feet.

4 to 5 minutes are required to pass a boat through

each lock.

17 arched stone aqueducts.

1 tunnel, cut through and under a solid rock, 450 feet long.

31 houses for toll and gate keepers.

The following is given in a Philadelphia paper, as The whole cost of the improvement, from Philadelthe amount paid by the state of Pennsylvania, to thephia to Mount Carbon, a distance of one hundred and witnesses who attended the recent investigation before the legislature, respecting the judges:

House of representatives.

In Judge Chapman's case,

Judge Franklin's,

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Judge Porter's

Senate.

In Judge Franklin's case,

Total amount of witnesses' pay,

$1,662 55
1,279 25
926 55
3,868 35

756 26

$1,624 61

At the meeting lately held in Philadelphia, for the purpose of appointing delegates to a general conventien at Harrisburg, to forward internal improvements, Mr. J. Ingersoll said

"Let us recollect what Pennsylvania has done, thirty years since, and by that recollection, let us be prompted to further exertions, not only for advancement and aggrandizement, but that we may not sink into insignificance. The first steam boat that moved upon the waters of this country, hung out its banners in the port of Philadelphia; the first turnpike that disturbed the virgin soil of America, the great road from this city to Lancaster, was the work of Philadelphia; the first canal projected and begun in the

ten miles, 1,800,000 dollars.

A tow path is expected to be completed along the pools of the dams by the first of August next, which will form a complete line of communication along the whole extent of the improvements, and will enable a boat, of forty tons burthen, by the aid of a horse, to pass from the coal mines to Philadelphia in four days, and return in the same space of time.

As experience has shown that all the canals in England, upon which coals form the principal article of transport, the number of tons, upon which tolls are collected, far exceed those of other canals, upon which merchandise and the produce of the country alone form the principal articles of trade, we may expect the same result will be found in the Schuylkill canal.

The rate of toll on coal, from Mount Carbon to Philadelphia, is fixed at 6 cents per bushel, or $1 65 cents a ton.

In addition to the coal trade, we may, with confidence, expect that the boats, returning from the city, sage of last winter, preferred the same claim in respect of the Middlesex canal. We think that New York is entitled to the palm-at least of commencing the first canal. The canal of the Western Inland lock navigation company of this state, at the Little Falls, through the German flats, and from the Mohawk river to Wood Creek, near Old Fort Stanwix, was com

*In respect to this, the New York Commercial Advertiser says-The late governor Eustis, in his mes-pleted in 1798.

EUROPE IN 1925. A forcible and intelligent French writer, in what he styles "A political review of Europe in 1825," briefly sums up his reflections as follows:

will convey large quantities of salt, plaster, groceries and other articles of merchandise, to the different towns on its borders, as well as to its extremity, for the purpose of being conveyed about thirty miles in wagons, along an excellent turnpike, long since es- "France, without any fixed position, placed between tablished, to Sunbury, situated at the junction of the her ancient and new regime, and yielding to her east and west branches of the Susquehannah, and to old prejudices; Italy waiting impatiently for the mobe transported to various parts of the state. By ment of throwing off hers; the civilized portion of means of this turnpike, large quantities of the pro-Spain reduced to silence and despair by that portion ducts of the extensive and fertile country through which remains in barbarism; Austria preserving the which the branches of the Susquehannah pass, may be model of a happy state of servitude; Prussia ignorant expected to be brought to the head of the canal, to how to reconcile her political existence with her be transported to Philadelphia, which, with the pro-civil state; the Polanese spirit surviving Poland; Gerducts generally of the country along the line of the many forever busy with the rights of the people and canal, must form a very large item of tonnage. the rights of kings, discussing every thing, and deterThe Union canal, which is already in great for- mining nothing; Russia instructing Europe in an Asiawardness and progressing with great rapidity, is in- tic obedience; Turkey crouching, at length, to the actended to join the waters of the Susquehannah with clamations of a civilized people; Greece rising from the Schuylkill, and fall into the Schuylkill canal at her ruins, and resuming her rank among the noblest Reading, about 50 miles above Philadelphia. nations; Sweden marching, with a wise and steady step, towards her new destinies; Denmark unmoved amidst the general turmoil and confusion; Belgium within a single step of being the happiest state in Europe; Switzerland somewhat disturbed in her liberties by her catholic population; Ireland still more fanatic than she is unhappy; Portugal escaping from the yoke of sovereigns; Rome persecuting philosophy wherever she finds it, and enveloping Europe with her secret Thomas Newton, William S. Archer, Mark Alex- armies; in fine, proud England, leaning upon America, ander, John Randolph, Burwell Bassett, Andrew whose destiny she sanctions, glancing from her ocean Stevenson, William C. Rives, Robert S. Garnett, home at the agitations of Europe; contemplating, in John Taliaferro, Charles F. Mercer, John S. Bar-safety, the storms which rage around her, and holdbour, Joseph Johnson, William McCoy, John Floyd, ing in her hand the power to give, at will, a direction and William Smith-15, re-elected. James Trez-to these agitations, which must be fatal to tyranny. vant, in the place of A. Smith, Thomas Davenport, in Such is Europe at the beginning of the year 1825; place of George Tucker, Robert Taylor, in place of she will be no longer the same when the year shall P. P. Barbour, William Armstrong, in the place of have revolved." J. Stephenson, and Benjamin Estill, in the place of A. Smyth-six new members in the place of others who had declined; and one new member, Nath. A. Claiborne, in opposition to J. Leftwich, the late member. So that, as far as it depended on the freeholders, only one member of the whole delegation was changed at the late election.

The importance of these canals and improvements to the state of Pennsylvania, and to the city of Philadelphia, may be easily estimated from the data therewith furnished.

Phila. paper.

VIRGINIA. The following gentlemen have been elected members of the 19th congress from the state of Virginia

LOUISIANA. Whereas, the expression of national gratitude is the highest reward which can be bestowed on a citizen who retires from public life, after having served his country in the highest office-Therefore, be it

IRELAND. The population of this island is given at 3,341,926 males, and 3,459,901 females. The persons employed in agriculture at 1,138,069-in trades, manufactures and handicrafts, 1,170,044. Dublin is supposed to contain 227,335 persons,

One cow, the property of James Scully, one new bed sheet, the property of John Quin, seven hanks of yarn, the property of the widow Scott, and one petticoat and one apron, the property of the widow Gallagher, "seized under and by virtue of a levying warrant, for tithe due to the rev. John Usher," were advertised to be sold at Ballymore, "by public cant," not long ago.

Resolved, by the senate and house of representatives of the state of Louisiana, in general assembly FRENCH MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT. A royal ordonconvened, That the legislature of this state entertain nance has been just published in France, which orthe highest veneration for JAMES MONROE, who, byders that the infantry of the French active army shall his adminstration of government, has preserved the purity of our republican institutions, and the honor of the nation abroad.

be composed of six regiments of the royal guard, sixty-four regiments of infantry of the line, and twenty regiments of light infantry. Each regiment is to be composed of a staff and three battalions, and each battalion to have eight companies, viz: one of grenadiers or carabiniers, one of voltiguers and six of fusileers or chasseurs. Each regiment of the royal guard is to have 2,856 men, including officers, on the war Resolved, That the governor of the state be re-establishment. The regiments of the line 2,835 men quested to forward these resolutions to JAMES MONROE, president of the United States.

Resolved, That he is entitled to the gratitude of the people of this state, both for the share he had in effecting the union of Louisiana with the American eonfederacy, and as chief magistrate of the union, by his integrity, talents and virtue.

A. B. ROMAN,

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on the war establishment, and 1,875 on the peace establishment.

According to another ordonnance, the cavalry is to be composed of two regiments of grenadiers, two of cuirassiers, one of dragoons, one of chasseurs, one of lancers and one of hussars, which are to form the two divisions of the royal guard; and of the line, two regiments of carabiniers, ten of cuirassiers, twelve of dragoons, eighteen of chasseurs, and six of hussars, making in all forty-eight regiments. Each regiment is to be composed of a staff and six squadrons. Each regiment of the royal guard is to have, includ ing officers, 940 men and 980 horses on the war establishment, and 748 men and 782 horses on the

peace establishment. The heavy cavalry of the line are to have 926 men and 893 horses on the war establishment, and 734 men and 650 horses on that of peace: the light cavalry 1,022 men and 989 horses in war, and 734 men and 650 horses in peace.

By another ordonnance, the artillery of the guard is to be composed of a regiment of foot artillery, one of horse artillery and one of train artillery. The artillery of the line is to consist of eight regiments of foot artillery, four of horse artillery, one battalion of poutoniers, twelve companies of workmen, one company of armorers, and eight squadrons of train artillery.

THE GREEKS. St. Petersburg, March 1. Mr. Stratford Canning, as is well known, arrived here some weeks ago from Vienna, as English ambassador extraordinary to our court, and will remain, it is said, until May. Nothing, that can be depended upon, transpires respecting the frequent conferences between him and our government. Indeed, all the course of our recent policy is covered with an impenetrable veil, behind which only a few of the initiated are allowed to see. Our emperor directs, himself, all the important diplomatic negotiations with foreign cabinets, and confides the execution only to count Nesselrode, who is at the head of the foreign department. It is generally taken for granted, that the affairs of the Greeks, which have excited such general interest for some years past, are a chief subject of these conferences with the English ambassador: but, at present, there are only conjectures with respect to the manner in which their future lot will be determined. It is, however, the general opinion here, that, if Greece is to form, in future, a part of the European system, as an independent power, our emperor, in concert with his allies, will not consent to this independence of the Greeks, except on condition of their recognizing a prince given them by the allied powers, and under a constitution framed by themselves; but then it is affirmed that the English cabinet is of a different opinion.

succeeded by two others, at distances of time, of teų and twenty minutes, but less violent.

Algiers did not suffer by these shocks-but the town of Belida, distant 23 miles, and which contained about 10,000 inhabitants, was almost wholly destroyed, and nearly the entire population perished! The particulars are not yet received, but the awful statement is, no doubt, generally true. Belida abounded with delightful springs of water-it was circulated through all the streets; but, half an hour before the earthquake, all the water suddenly disappeared, and none is to be found within the distance of half a league.

DR. PARR. Late advices from England mention the decease of this celebrated man. Ile left precise directions for his funeral, and ordered the following to be inscribed upon his monument, "What doth the Lord, thy God, require of thee, but to do justice, to love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God?"

The following extract from his writings has been commended for its liberal spirit:

"Religion is so majestic in itself, and so momentous in its consequences-some of its evidences are so complex, and some of its principles are so recondite-its speculative topics are fastened by such nice and secret ties, to its practical tendencies-the discussion brings into action so many weaknesses, as well as powers, and so many bad as well as good passions of the human mind-the influence of those passions is so exclusive and so pernicious, that, with all these various reasons, I am particularly offended with the insolence of dogmatism, and the acrimony of invectives, upon subjects of theology-upon subjects, be it remembered, where truth, indeed, is not within our reach, but where humility, caution and charity, makes a visible and most indispensable part of our duty."

But with all this, of doing justice, loving mercy and walking humbly-all this liberal feeling and charity for the opinions of others, he was a strong adherent to the union between church and state, and a decided friend to the test act! Herein we see the difference between saying and doing.

CHURCH AND STATE. The following, from the Liverpool Mercury, is an apt commentary and illustration of the benefits and blessings of a union of church and state. Let every American, while he reads it, thank God that he lives in a country where every religious denomination has an established church of equal influence and privileges.

LISBON IN 1821, 2, 3-by Mrs. Baillie. We have been much interested by some extracts which have lately been published from this work. It seems to offer a very full and fair representation of the Portuguese character and manners. Speaking of the ceremonies of Lent and the Holy Week, she says "The other day was enacted the hanging of Judas and the sacrifice of Abraham in the open streets. The part of Isaac was performed by a half naked boy, and Abraham held a long knife in his hand, which he Clerical avarice. We observe, by the police repretended to strike into his back every moment, for ports of the metropolis, that the rev. Dr. Wilson, recat least a hundred times running; but another boy, tor of St. Mary's, Aldermanbury, sent his tithe coldressed in dirty tinselled rags and soiled feathers, lector to apply to the lord mayor for a warrant of diswith painted wings upon his shoulders, who was tress, against a poor widow, for a demand of one pound meant to be an angel, walked behind the two, holding eight shillings of tithe. The collector expressed his à red ribbon, one end of which was tied round the regret at being obliged to call on the widow, who was murderous weapon; and as often as Abraham set in the deepest poverty and distress. The circumupon poor Isaac, so often did the angel pull back his stances of her case were such, that the lord mayor arm with a dexterous jerk, by which means all mis-sent an urgent recommendation that the demand chief was prevented!"

What sort of people must they be that can tolerate such mummery? The poor negroes of central Africa do not practice any religious ceremonies that are more perfectly ridiculous than such of the Portuguese.

might not be pressed, and that he himself would rather compromise it, by paying the rev. Dr. ten in the pound. But the Dr. would listen to no such recommendation; disapproved of his lordship meddling with his private affairs; and, although the church wardens had declined demanding the poor rates from EARTHQUAKE. Several severe shocks of earth- the poor woman, who was in a state of great wretchquake were felt at Algiers on the 2nd of March. The edness, (and she was the only one of the doctor's pamovement was from east to west, laterally, quick and rishioners who expressed inability to pay), he sent jarring, with a noise resembling that made by a num-back the collector to apply for the distress warrant. ber of wagons, driven rapidly over paved ways. The atmosphere was perfectly serene, the wind strong from the interior, the thermometer at 58° and the barometer falling, though but very slightly affected. The first shock endured about 20 seconds; it was

The lord mayor, finding that the divine was as resolute for his tithe as Shylock for his bond, paid the sum himself to save the poor creature from actual starvation and despair. The contrast in the humanity of the doctor and the worthy magistrate requires no

comment. But let us hear no more of the catholics | THE BALLOT. We find the following paragraph in levying rent. They never levied any thing so atro- the London Examiner of the 20th March: ciously oppressive as this. [The reverend doctor ought to have been tarred and feathered and carted-paper warfare, occasioned in the U. States by the pre"as the law directs."]

MONEY. Some of the eastern banks are engaged in the "unprofitable contest of trying which can do the other most harm." The following paragraphs may serve to shew the character and operation of the things going on:

The Times, alluding to the excitement and newssidential election, sagely remarks-"It affords matter for reflection to observe, that the charge of corruption is brought even in the election to this the supreme office of the state. Hereditary succession, in a limited monarchy, seems less objectionable, as a system, than a periodic election, as far, at least, as regards the liability to such a charge." The latter clause is a special qualification, no doubt, and goes a good way towards rendering the observation pointless. Still, the very idea of depreciating popular election, on account of the temporary ferment it excites, is characteristic of a time-server. The political agitation produced by an exercise of the elective franchise among a people really free, far from being mischievous, is a wholesome stimulant, and serves to prevent that apathy, which another class of objectors to popular gevernment describe as the consequence of the supreme sovereignty of the people. That there is nothing dangerous to public tranquility in such contests, is proved by the example of the United States. We never hear of tumults or riots there at electiontime, simply, because there is no disfranchised and discontented body. Each man, having an equal, and, (thanks to the ballot), an uncontrolled electoral pripre-vilege, feels no jealousy or hatred towards his fellow-citizens, whose votes are opposed to his. The struggle for a favorite candidate may be fierce and noisy enough; but an appeal to brute force is never dreamt of by any party. As for the charge of corruption, in some American paper, applied to the late

From the Boston Courier, May 2. We have not known, for many years, so great a pressure on almost all classes of citizens, in relation to money concerns, as was experienced here last week. To what cause the scarcity of cash is to be attributed, it is not in our power to say. The banks, we believe, without exception, refused all accommodations in the way of new discounts; and specie, probably to the amount of the capitals of one or two of them, have been travelling from Salem to Boston, thence to Hartford, back again to Boston, via Providence and Portland, &c. &c. In this state of things, it was, perhaps, impossible for the banks to discount notes, for it was pretty evident that their capital, instead of being in their vaults, was on wheels, travelling about the country; and if, perchance, it happened to get into Statestreet, it could hardly be taken from the wagon, before a draught from some rival institution was sented and it was under travelling orders.

tisan, and can produce nothing but laughter among his own readers. If the representatives do amiss, the electors know the remedy will be soon in their hands, at the quickly recurring general election: that is always an ample security against violence, and even, in a great degree, against bad passions.

There is a general belief, prevalent in the country and city, that the present difficulty is brought upon us by the system, lately adopted here by the five associated banks, of taking bills of the country banks at par, and demanding specie of those banks in ex-election, it is a mere ebullition of a disappointed parchange for their bills. Whether this belief is well founded or not, is not for us to determine. The fact that it exists, and that it has excited a general indignation against those banks, is not to be denied nor concealed. It is incumbent on those who understand the operation of the system, and approve it, to come forward and appease the public feeling by a satisfactory explanation. We know it is said, that they are not bound to answer every idle squib published in the newspapers, and written by brokers, whose craft is destroyed by this policy; and we admit that they are not.

NEWSPAPERS. Between the 1st January last and the 31st of March, 150,624 newspapers were sent from the city of Richmond, of which 110,948 are taken within the state, and the remaining 28,128 in different sections of the United States.

The increase in the number of papers sent within the last quarter is 6,990.

The papers received in exchange by the different printing establishments, amount to 11,648.

But the present excitement is not confined to a few money brokers, it pervades every class and profession; and we contend that those on whom the imputation of producing the difficulty falls, are bound, in duty to the public, and from considerations of self-re- The weight of these papers, estimating every paper spect, to come forward and justify the system they to weigh, after the impression, double as much as behave adopted, if it can be justified; and if not, to ac-fore, which is found, by experiment, to be very nearly knowledge their error and renounce, at once, the correct, is twenty-seven tons. [Rich. Whig. short-sighted policy. From the Hartford, (Conn.), Courant, May 3. Last PRINTING. The New York Daily Advertiser gives Monday an agent from several banks in Boston pre-notice, that the publishers, in connection with the sented bills of the banks in Hartford to the amount proprietors of the New York American, have sent to of about $50,000 for payment. Checks on banks in England for a press which will strike off two thous Boston were offered and refused-specie was de- sheets in one hour. This, they say, will enable t manded and promptly paid. On Tuesday an agent to keep the paper open several hours later, and from the banks in this city repaired to Boston with have the press-work performed in so short a tin: Boston bank notes, to the amount of $190,000, which to have it distributed throughout the city as ear, 23 were duly presented and paid in specie. It is said to can be desired. be an "ill wind that blows no body any good"-we should like to know who has the benefit of this blast. A letter from Portland, to a gentleman in Boston, says:

"WHO READS AN AMERICAN BOOK?" We rever 12 this taunting question of the Quarterly Review, which those who made it are, in all probability, sorry "One of our packets arrived to-day from Boston for, only to show that American books are read in with over $100,000 in specie. The "holy alliance" England, and that, by a talent of self-appropriation, will find it hard work to "to take him all—vat you ax." worthy of all praise, the productions of an American They will find a little yankee stuff in these regions-author appear as the editorial composition of the hard to heat, but harder to cool. Your banks took $60,000 in specie, last week, from this place. Our banks have nearly two dollars in specie to one of bills in circulation."

conductor of a London press. In the "Evening Mail,” (the semi-weekly issue of the "Landon Times,"), iņ *See page 150, present volume.

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