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by a. s. johnston, NEC DEESSE, NEC SUPERESSE REIPUBLICJE. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. VOL. ?S? NO; 5. COLUMBIA, S. C. FEBRUART 4, 183T. S3 PER ANNUM THE OOITJIBXA T3L3SOOP3 IS PUBLISHED BT A. g. JOHNSTON, Every Saturday BCornin?, U* XrSRT WXDSXSDAY A5D SATURDAY MORN 15 G '9TKUUi TBI SXSSIOX OF THE LEGISLATURE . ?ae* ^ : * TERMS : Three dollars per annum, if paid in advance, or Foot dollars at the end of the year. AJXVKBTisiaiEXTS conspicuously inserted at 75 cents per square for the first insertion, and 37* cents for every subsequent insertion. AH advertisement* ordered m the inside every publication ? or inserted otherwise than regularly, to be charged as new for ?very meeet?*L Advertisecaeats not having the namber of insertions marked on them will be contin ced till ordered 04$, and changed accordingly. AH accounts, for advertising,, above $25 and under $50, ve $50, 40 per cent, de ? AC1BE1Y f WK&TOjm SPRINGS. /TpHE Subscriber wiii, 9a Monday the 9th of Jt' January neit, open a boarding school at the Limestone Springs in Spartanburg- At this iESti . tmioiKUM intended to embrace a more extensive coma of. studies, than has heretofore been taught m Academies in this State. It is a lamentable, yet n well known fact, that in Grammar Schools our boys are drilled long and laboriously in the aequisi TTtim of the Greek and Latin languages, to the utter neglect of their mother tongue, as well as Natural Science, Mathematics, History, &c- Of the youth, wkoare taught in Academies, not more than one fomrik everexpect to receive a Collegiate education ; y at the coarse of studies is precisely the same for those who do aoC, as for those who do intend to en ter College. The subscriber proposes, in our school at least, to remedy this evil, and to adapt the edu cation of his pupils to their views in after-life. Wluie be will not neglect the preparation of young gentlemen for College, (the best security for which k the tattfom success which has attended the appli cation o C nis scholars for admission there) he will in the instruction of others pay more especial attention to History, Natural History, Book-keeping, the more practically useful parts of Mathematics as fully and extensively as is now taught in our College, and to Elocution, by which is meant, not simply Oratory or DedamatwTL, but especially good reading, which is sorqssential to every man as well as scholar. The health fulnesss of the location, and its remoteness from all temptations to vice or immorality of any kind combine advantages presented by few, perhaps no institution in the State. The scholastic year will be divided into two equal sessions, commencing on the 1st of January aod ending on the 1st of Nov. The terms per session will be 100 dollars, payable in advance, in ducing all the charges for ooard and tuition. The terms for day 'scholars will be 17 50-100 dol lars per session, payable in advance. Books, Sta tionary, <fec. will be supplied to those, who desire it, at the Colombia prices. Pupils will be received at any period of the session and charged according ly ; bat no deduction will be made to those who leave before the end of a session. Passage can be had in the Spartanburg Stage front Colombia, to the Springs. ' AH letters of application must be directed to the subscriber at Columbia, until the New Year? after that time, it die Springs. J. M. DANIEL. Dec. 10 52 The Charleston Mercury will give the above six weekly insertions, and forward their account to this office for payment. M JPolatoe Oats. ? I JST received a few bushels of this valuable i "w* $rsin, from Thorbsrn ?f New York, weighing 50 ; lbs per batheL Abo tkree bushels of the eight that i Mr rote ?f Chester raised from one quart of the j Fmu? Oxts, weigfciag 45 lbs to the bushel. Mike, Garden ? Appfe Trees, Pear Trees, Green Gage Hmnb Trees, Damsaa ditto. Peach do. Some very rare Fig Trees ; Ornamental Trees and Shrub bevy ; 1000 Giant Asparagus Roots ; Chinese Oliun- j tkm or free of Heaven, with leaves 4 feet long ; Wfflew leaved Catalba, beautiful flowers ; Stercula I Plannafolia or varnish tree, leaves like a lady's para sol ; Moss Roses ; Lady Banksea Roses ; Velvet do. "1T.B. The subscriber can always be found at the Seed Store or at the Garden. R. E. RUSSELL, jau 13 2 Stxdsmvn and FlcrrisL NOTICE. FTTtHE Subscribers inform those interested that J|l they will forthwith enter suit, in every instance, where full payment is not promptly made of the debts doe the Estate of Anne HalJ, deceased. THOS. F. FCRMAN, ) WM. K. DAVIS, > Executors. BENJ. F. DAVIS. ) Jan. 12th, 1837. 2 XT The Southern Times will publish the above twice and sendjhe bill to this office. * In the Court of Equity . SUMTER DISTRICT. Jonathan Dow and others, ) ' vs. > BILL. l^jch'd Richardson ?fe others ) BY virtue of a decree in this case, will be sold at vitamer Court House, on the first Monday in February next, between Eighty and One Hundred e?tate of the late Robert Dow ^fOareno ?>iu deceased. Term* of ssJe a7?> one third cash, the balance on a credit of ooe veer /rom sale, with interest. The purchaser giving bone? and one good personal secu rity and a mortgage, of oCUtting the mortgage, at his option, and substituting tw?? or more good personal securities, such as the ComG?isHi?ner may approve. ^Purchaser to pay for all papers. By order of the Court. " JOHN B. FILLER, Com'r Eq. S. D. "Sumtervilie, 21st Dec. 1^35 57 61 JLand for Sale. T RE subscriber being desirous of removing to the West, offers his Land for sale, and ?glad to treat With any person wishing to purchase. TTie Plantation is situated in Chester District, on *be waters of Sandy River, a beat six miles from the Fish-dam ford on Broad River, and fifty-four from <Columbia. The tract contains about two thousand -three hundred acres ? two hundred and thirty of ?which are priiee low grounds ? the uplands are pro ductive, and some of them very prime. The Plan tation is well settled and the situation heahhy. THEODORE RANDELL. Janaarf 7th, 1837. 2 4t To Teachers. npHE Trustees of the Greenville Academies are ' Adesirues** employing a well qualified TEACH ER, to take .charge of the Male Department. One who intends making Teaching a permanent business wifi be preferred* They have for the use of the Teacher, a good Dwelling House and School Room, with land attached to the same. A Teacher of de served reputation, will no doubt command one of the best Schools in the Southern Country. further particulars, app'y to J. M. ROBERTS, Secretary. Greenviils C. H. S. Jan. 7, 1837. Final Notice. ALL persons having demands against the estate of John Lightner dee'd. will render the same in properly attested on or before the first Monday in March as immediately after that time the estate will jQ^cIoeed and divided among the heirs. The heirs requested to present themselves on or before the first Monday in April to receive their dividends. HUMPREY GIBSON', Aam t. Jan. 33d. 1837 5 3t School for Civil Engineering, GEORGETOWN, KENTUCKY. THIS School was opened in May 1835, in con nexion wiih the Georgetown College, Ky. It ; will hereafter be connected with the Bacon Co. lege lately established in the same place. The great and increasing demand for Civil Lngi i neers throughout the United btates, affords to young ! gentlemen who embark in this business, a more lu crative salary, than any other profession in our 1 country. i Welt instructed assistant Engineers now receive ! from $1000 to $3000 per Annum, while Principal ' Engineers readily obtain from $4000 to l(T,OOO a y??f Several young gentlemen have finished their I course at this School and immediately obtained em ; ploy ment at $1000 to $2000 per annum. I The favourable manner in which they nave been I received by the most scientific Engineers in the Union, has induced the subscriber to extend the i course of studies ? to increase the facilities for ac quiring a thorough and correct practical and theo retical knowledge of the science, and to adopt many valuable and important improvements, suggested by the most eraineut Engineers in the United States A Student who has completed a regular coarse of 1 Mathematics may graduate in this school in six mrmths at anelpense of $120 or $150. Others will require at least twelve months? all things being favourable. COURSE OF STUDIES AND INSTRUCTION. 1st The full course of Mathematics studied at West Point (Davies' Mathematics,) from Arithmetic to Fluxions inclusive. , 2nd, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Geology, an.. Mineralogy. . . 3rd, Drawing and the principles of Construction. 4th' Civil Engineering, theoretical and practi ^The Text Books -in Engineering are Sganzin, Long, and Mahan ( Professor ot Engineeringat West Point,) Wood on Rail Koads (American Edition,; 'Inland Navigation' from Brewster's Encyclopedia, and various other works in the different departments of Civil Engineering which will be used for works of reThenp?actical course will be attended to in the vacations. (April and October.) J,,686 months the subscriber will be engaged ^theClass in a regular tour, with the Theodolite, Comrwss and Level, making preliminary, definitive and final su - veys for Rail Roads, Canals, and Turnpikes? in specting the public works of the state, the Rail Roads and Canals?the Curves, Culverts, Bnd es, Embankments, Excavations, Inclined I lanes. Locks, Dams, &c. to conclude wuh a Report of the Survey. The Students of this School have the privilege of attending, gratis, any other department of the Bacon College, which is perhaps the most fully organized institution in the West. The Faculty consists of a President and Professor of Hebrew Literature ; A Professor of Ancient Languages ; a Professor of Modern Languages (a Foreigner;) a Professor ot Metaphysics, Belles Lettres, Political Economy occ , a Professor of Mathematics and Civil Engineering ; a Professor of Topographical and Architectural Drawing and Painting ; and an Assistant *,"ey have likewise the free use of the Library, Philoso phical and Chemical Apparatus.? They are required to observe the Rules and Regulations of the College. Each Student who completes the course will be furnished with a certificate of his qualification, made out on parchment. . Expenses.? Tuition for the first session will be $50 dollars in advance, which will include the regu lar CoUege fee of $20, the fee for the Practical Tours, Drawing, Drawing Instruments, Materials, Station ary, &c. Tuition for every subsequent spswn will be* $30 dollars in advance, including the above items and every expense incident to the school except Text Books. Board can be had in private families at from 34U to $45 a session, fruel, Lights and ^ ashing a sepa rate charge. Text-Books about f 5 per session. A Student amy ewer at "LjSJI-roHwgoWr j Professor of C:vtL Engineering , Bacon College, Ky. The following extracts of letters from two of the most scientific men in our country, will show the utility of this School. Frankfort, July 19th, 1836. DeaT Sir ? The four young gentlemen from the Georgetown Mathematical School, who are engaged as assistants in the Engineer corps of the btate, have performed the duties assigned them m a very satisfactory manner. Among the young gentlemen of my acquaintance who have embraced the Pro fession of Civil Engineering, those who have been educated at Mathematical Schools have generally succeeded better than the graduates of our com mon Colleges. . . . A knowledge of Mineralogy and Chemistry is of Treat advantage to the Engineer ; and it is absolute ly necessary that he should be acquainted with Architectural or Line Drawing. The Stodent should be taught the principles of construction at the same time he is taught to make his drawing. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant. SYLVESTER WELCH, (Engineer in Chief for the State of Ky.) To T. F. JOHNSON, Esq. Professor of Civil Engineering, Georgetoxcn Ky. Louisville, July 29th, 1836. Sir? It affords me pleasure to testify to the very I correct and satisfactory manner in which the two voun0, gentlemen from your School have conducted themsefvs during the time they have been in the service ; and the ability manifested by the prompt and skilful discharge of their several duties, is alike creditable to them and the character of the institution . in which they were instructed. ; The Books comprised in your course of studies are appropriate and weU selected. I am pissed to i hear that Topographical and Architectural Drawing t is to foritte part of your future course. This is an ! elegant accomplishment to an Engineer, and in the I eariv pari of his career will frequently bring him 1 into notice and hasten his promotion to more respon i ble stations, where his talents may be fully deveW i ^Appreciating as I do your efforts to elevate the I profession, I trust they will be crowned with success, I and I assure you it will afford me very great plea ! sure to render any aid in my power to second your i views ^ our most obedient, T i THOMAS F. PURCHELL, Engineer in ChiefLexington and Ohio R. R. To T. F. JOHNSON, Esq. _ . ? Professor of Civil Engineering, Georgetown Ky. , FROM A GRADUATE OFTHE LAST SESSION. Indianapolis, Oct. lsoo. * 6*r Sir We are about to commence the location of a Canal, mites in length, to meet the Central Canal, which will take us till late in the tail. 1 am perfectly satisfied with ray situation, and shall never regret the money spent in obtaining it. I consider j She fact of my having attended your school one Ses l w hare saved meat least three years hard la f^';p t; - it would have required that time (had I not bour, to. class) to qualify me for the discharge of joined you t qonhand. I believe this is ihe the duties I no\% hav . of lhe ciaSs which gradua opinion of each meit.ber ^ &c ted last Session. R^p.c ? > ^ ^ Students. From a Correspondence, P ^ ^ ^ ^ Your intention ongoing 'to Wown.K^i, I think an admirable one. and 50a ?oi id t? J to Name, not togo through with . t-tor, W? accounts, the School in George o ot^er in the ted for preparing Engineers tW ^ ^ XtSSkS the^rn7eracoid-"g it strongly. * 2 January 14 IHT BHUITY Richard Watson, & jVIartha, ^ Partition j M.Watson. > and sale and account. A d w. P. Vinson, and others. J i f WILL offer for s^e, b, ^virtue o on ; acres more or less, bounded bv ki d ian<jg i more or less bounded by A- i?nd I tract of 305 acres, and Martha M- Watson s lan - | Terms of Sale, 1 2 months credit, : money sufEc.eol w ^ 1 January 7 For Sale, That fine establishment, known as Mar?h'? _ HOTEL, situated in the town of Aiken, nearly opposite the Engine House, convenient tor passengers travelling on the cars from and to Charles ton. Also convenient for travellers ; this Establish ment is large and commodious, with Stables, Offices, and all other necessary out buildings, calculated for a large business. It will be sold on liberal terms, by applying to Daniel Cook, Esq. Charleston, S. C. or to the Subscriber on the premises. JOHN MARSH. Aiken, Jan. 12 4 ?*m Bank of Georgetown , S. C. ^SUBSCRIPTIONS to the Stock of this Bask chartered at the late session of the Legislature, with a Capital of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars will be received at the Insurance Office in Colum bia, on the first Monday and Tuesday in February next, from 10 until 2 o'clock. Shares twenty-five dollars, ten dollars paid at the time of subscribing, BENJAMIN HART, JOHN BRYCE, VCom'rs. . WALLACE, J ' January 28k 4 2t Committed TO the J.ail of Richland District as a Runaway, a NegrO Man who calls his name Charles, and says that he belongs to Hiram Coleman, who lives in Fairfield District, So. Ca. Charles is about six feet high ; about 25 years of age ; dark complexion ; has a scar on the left side of the forehead. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take Jiim away. . JESSE DEBRt'HL, S.R.D. Columbia, Jan. I?, 1837 2 Dollars Regard. RANAWAY from the Subscriber in Union dis trict, S. C. on the 14th inst my negro boy named CARTER Carter i&abont 95 years of age, very black, about 5 feet 4 inches high, a scar on one check. He had on when he "went away, white colored Homespun Clothes. It is probable that Carter has been enticed away by some white man. The above reward will be given for his delivery to me in Union district, or to any person who will lodge him in any gaol in this State so that I car; get h m. JAMES M. WHITLOW. Union C. H., Jan. 19, 1837 5 5t Notice. ALL persons having demands against David T. Hopkins, deceased, will present them for pay ment, legally attested, to the Subscribers. FRANCES M. HOPKINS, Executrix. WM. HOPKINS, Executor. Jan. 28 4_ To Contractors, Master Ma sons, and Carpenters. PROPOSALS will be received by the Building Committee of the'S. C. College, until the 1st March next, for building two College Wings of brick, 84 by 30 feet each, three jKories, to be finished by the 1st Oct. next. Masons will state the lowest terms for which the Masonry will be executed, materials being furnished. Carpenters will make bids for work and materials. Farther particulars in reference to plans and speci fications may be obtained on application to JL W. BARNWELL, v Chairman of Committee. Columbia, Jan. 27th, 1837 5 3t The Charleston Courier and Mercury, will please publish the above onoe a week for three weeks. T1 LOST. A BANDBOX, with a blue homespun cover over it, containing a lady's Caps, beiween Rabb's and Columbia, on Thursday, supposed to have dropped off the Stage. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this officii. Jan. 28 5 It . ? ? - ? Negroe#ftr Sale. WILL be sold positively for Cash, immediately after the SheriiT s Sales are over, on the first Monday in February fttt, before the Court House i in the Town of Columbia, Four valuable Negroes, ' among which there ia.a Blacksmith, and a first rate Waggoner, both young and likely. JAMES T. WADE, Senr. Columbia, 27th Jan,. 1837 5 3t FOR SALE. A CREAM colored PONEY, young and well formed, and of handsome appearance. En quire at this office. January 28 5 Attention to Orders. HE Members of Beat Company No. 1, are ? hereby notified to parade in front of the Town Hall on Saturday the4th of February at 10 o'clock, A. M. properly equipped, Each member will be required to appear with a good Gun nnd Cartouch Box, or Powder Flask. All persons who fail to enroll themselves within the thirty days prescribed by law, will be turned over to. the Regimental Court, and fined agreeable to tho act requiring Enrollment. By order of Capt. THOS H. WADE. JACOB BELL, Secretary . Jan. 2 7th, 1837 5 2t EJYTERTJUJWWEJVT. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he h ^s taken the well known Public House, south of the Court House, Congress Street, YORKVILLE, So Ca. (formerly conducted by J. McNeel,) and solicits a share of public patronage. This Establishment is in every way calculated to render comfort both to the traveller and permanent boarder ; every exertion will be given on the part of the proprietor to accommodate those who may favor hiim with a call. A. S. WILLIAMSON. Yorkville, S.C. Jan. 1st, 1837 3m 2 83rThe Charleston Courier will publish the above, weekly, for three months, and forward the account to me at Yorkville. South Carolina . CHESTER DISTRICT. ROBERT LEATHAN, tolls before me, CJem ent Wood, a justice of the Peace, n said dis trict, a bright bay MARE MULE, about 13 and a half hands high, supposed to be about six years old, two small white spots behind her ears, two white spots on her nose and one on her right hip, reached mane aud tail, marked with geers on her neck and sides, in good ordeir, not shod, very unruly, no other marks or brands visible. Appraised at one hundred dollars. CLEMENT WOOD, J. P. January 19, 1837 5 2t JYOTICE. THE interest of David F.Hopkins deceased, in the well known Steam Packet James Boat wright, is for sale upon a credit of one year with interest from date. For further particulars applica tion can be made to James D Tradewsll, Columbia, to Major Wm Hopkins of the Fork, or to Charles Brenan of Charleston. 2 jan 13 T iHE undersigned respectfully makes known the following arrangement for his public DANCING SCHOOL: Time of attendance for Misses, 1 o'clock, on Mon days and Tuesdays, and 3 o'clock on Saturdays. Ditto for Masters, 7 o'clock, P.M. Mondays, Tues days and Fridays. Should these hours not suit, alterations can be ma<?s so as to accommodate all persons. If the ^rown young gentlemen of the town will form a Class, thev will be attended to with pleasure, nov 19 3t ' 47 E. C. BREEDIN.^ IN NEAT LETTER PRESS STYLE, Executed with Accuracy and Despatch at the Telescope Office. LAW BLANKS kept on hand for sale. POETRY. MEDITATION. j 'Why pensive thus ? the sky is bright, And glittering wit U tin* many stars, that shine High in the blue expanse. It is a night So beautiful, so perfect, and so divine, That it were almost sinful, that a blight Should rest upon man's spirit, yet on mine A gloom will fall at times, n.*r can we mark, From whence the cloud that makes the bosom dark! It is the time of blossoms, ? and the air h living with the violet breath of Spring; And the chaste moon is full, and sleeping there, On night's blue bosom ? oh ! could I out cling So fordly to some object far less fair ? Far less enamour'd, yet as constant thing ; Then would F place my heart upon such sky? An orb of Hope, a light to never die. Could I but know, one heart with mine was beating, i Olr that one thought was ever turned to me ; * Could I but share the vows, which are repeating 1 On flowery liills, and on the-diIItfffttrseft - /Wherever Love amf Friendship now a^e greeting, | TVmgh smalland humble that fond share might be ; Then would Ambition lose each sounding name, I'd live and love and ask no higher fame ! How brilliant, and how silently, each star Stands out upon the sky ? and the cool breeze i Comes softly from some other climes afar ; * From fields of flowers and fragrant orange treeg, j And in the sky there is no sound to mar, The quiet stillness of such hours as these, It is as beautious scene as ever shone, A scene to love ? but not to lave alone. ROGERS MISCELLANEOUS. ? j Running down a boaster. ? A country i fellow was one day boasting about the swift nesaiof l)is horse, and declared that he would out run any thing which went upon four legs. A neighbor of his disputed it, and said he had i male which could beat him. ?A mule!' said -the boaster ? 'I'll bet you a hundred dollars of that.* ?Done!' said the other. ?Done!' said the boaster. ?Now cover that,' said the owner of the mule: laying down a hundred dollars. The boaster began to be frightened at this. He thought there must be something about Lhe mole that he was not aware of, otherwise the ovfner would'nt -plank a hundred dollars to rug him against the horse. He began to nitch about uneasily. He put his hand into his pocket, he pulled it out again; and at last said ? 'I don't know, I swow, that tarnai mule ? he may be the divil and all to run for what 1 know.' ?Do you back out then?' ?Yest I back out and treat.' So saying, he called in the liquor, but declar edTiis Rorse could beat any thing which went on four^egs, except the mule. *Wh#,' said the other, 'I've got a jackass that will beat him.' /J'illbct a hundred dollars of that/ said the boaster. ?Doner said the other. ?And done ! said the boaster. ?Over that,' said the man, again putting dotro^Lhe hundred dollars. _ ? V 'Cover that?' said the boaster, 'so 1 will pJaguey quick/ taking rut his pocket book. ?Well, cover it, if you dare, and I'll put another hundred top of it. Why do you hesi tate? down with your cust, 1 say.' ?I don't know, faith. I never saw that jack ass of your's run/ said the boaster, beginning to hesitate ? he may be the divil and all upon a race, for what I know.' 'Do you flunk out, then?' 'Yes, I flummix this time; but by jingo, there's nothing else you can bring except the jackass and mule but what iny horse can beat.' 'Are you certain ofthat my good fellow?' ?1 think so, faith.' ?Why, if you're not quite certain, I'll bet you something that I've got a nigger that will otrtrun iim.' ?I'll bet a hundred dollars of that, there aint no nigger, that ever breathed that can boat my horse.' ?Very well, cover that.' (As he said this, the man once more put down a hundred dol lars) ? 'But,' said he, 'if you back out this time, you shall forfeit ten dollars; and if I back out, I'H do the same.' 'Agreed,' 6aid the boaster, 'I'm sure my horse can beat a nigger, if he can't a mule or jackass.' ?Well, plank the money, if you please.' ?Flank it! so I will; don't you fear that.' Saying this, he once more took out his poc ket book, and began to fumble for the money. 'Come, man, down with your dust,' said the other, taking out more money; for 1 am ready to back my bet with another hundred dollars, or two hundred, if yott like. Come ! why do you hesitate ? Here's three hundred dollars I'm ready to stake ? 'Three hundred dollars!' exclaimed the boaster staring like a stuck pig; 'three hundred dollars upon a nigger! I don't know, 1 swan.' ?What, man, you're not going to get fright ed again?' ?Frightened! Oh, no, no ? It's no easy mat ter to frighten me ? but really' ? 'You mean to back out.' ?L^ifeclarp, neighbor, 1 don't know what to think about it. It's a kind a risky business.' 'You forfeit the ten dollars then?' ?Wy, yes, I spose I must.' said the boas ter ? banding over the money with an air .of great mortification, ? 'better lose this than more, for there's no knowing how fast these blamed niggers miy run. But any thing else you can bring, except the mule, the jackass, and the merger, I'm ready to run against. ? Northern Star. TEX/ S. To the Editor of the Evening Stat: Sir ? The late message of the President, relating to Texas, which, judging from the soft ambiguity of the- composition, may be considered as belonging to the future rather than the present Executive, has been gene?? rally applauded as evincing a degree of deliv cacy and prudence, and I will add for myself, of cat.footed caution, very unlike the person from whom it professes to emanate. I am glad on one account, that it does not approve the immediate reception of a Minister from Texas, and the establishment of a treaty of commerce with that republic ; because I should be sorry to find myself accidentally, on the same side, from which I should be led to expect, "that in 6omc unguarded moment T had been guilty of some great moral impropri ety."* v f * " If such a corrupt press as the Richmond En quirer should approbate my < onduct.l should suspect, tnat in some unguarded moment, I had been guilty oQ ?wne^reat mural impropriety.'' ? Jackeon. rrl,( \\ : '? ? Permit me to enquire the meaning of the j loose expression, 4,the acknowledgnu nt of a ! new State as independent," which we fintjin | the messaae, and which we ore told is "an ? act of great delicacy and respoi sibilitv ?" I, wish to know what is meant by that phrase, or rather ach on which such important results aresuppo-ed to depend 1 In reading of the efforts made in our revolutionary *vrar, to com pel our quindam sovereign to acknowledge our independence, I am at a loss to tmder stand it, because such acknowledmeni either tacit or express, was a surrender of'lhe point in dispute on the part ot Britmn. The U. States fought with Britian for independence, but they never thought of claiming it of neu tral nations. As to these, the U. Srttes in assuming independence, considered themselves in possession of it, and entitled to aH recipro cation und:r the general law of nations. Our commissoriers in Europe, did BOt solicit neutral nations to acknowledge our indepen dence, they merely proposed treaties of amity and commerce, on equal, or better foot ing, than other nations, who had such treaties ? but they did not look upen themselves as pirates and outlaws, beyond the pale of the law nor did other nations look upon them in that light. Holland permitted American pri vateers to enter her ports with their prizes, while at peace with England, and it was not considered a cause of war. Whennn Ameri can vessel, with two prizes, entered the port of Bergen, in Norway, they were seized on the barbarous pretenc, that as the United States had no treaty, they were not entitled to the shelter of that port. But this art exci ted the just indignation of all enlightened jurists, and the king finding that he had done wrong, excused 'himself on the ground of a special stipulation with England ; but he d d not consider us as outlaws, which would have been the case, if we had not been as much an independent state as Norway. 1 his very question has been decided in our Supreme Court in the case of the Savage, a vessel of the South American States, with which we had no political relations ; and she was de clared to be entitled to the use and protec tion of ours harbors on tl.o same terms with other neutral vessels. The 'delicacy and responsibility,' is not in acknowledging the new state, but in the refu sal to do it Nothing short of considering ecch state as an outlaw, can justify that refu sal. There is no middle ground. It is not the duration of the new state, nor strength, nor form of government, nor the likelihood of success in its wars, that determines the que?? tion. It is the mere fact of the existence, $ that existence be but a day, an hour, -tutt delicate task of deciding whether it ought to be a state, or whether it is only a rebellious' province, is not thrown upon the neutral. It i? enough for the new slate to declare its will, and assume a rank among the nations, and with respect to the fact, her declaration is sufficient. Now here lies the whole matter ? in coming in contact with these new 6tate?. are we not obliged to treat them, as indepen dent? And what Ts this IjutJJPmowl edging their independence ? Every enlightened jurist must admit, that this is too clear.to be dispu ted- f* , , r Being compelled by the general law of nations to acknowledge the independence ot new States, it would be strange if the act could lie considered as affording & just ground of complaint oo the part of some other Mate which thought proper to claim the right of sovereignty over them. No regard woufd be paid by neutrals to prohib tions to' trade, or hold intercourse with a new state, &nd must not that irade or intercourse be regulated and protected ? ' Hence, the neccessity of mutual agents, consuls, ministers, or ambassadors ; hence, also, temporary or permanent arrange ments or stipulations, and what are these but treaties, and the establishment of diplomatic relations ? Must we apply to the new State for a redress of injuries, or to the expelled Sovereign ? Do we hold Spam responsible for theacts?of the new South American States, struggling for independence? Did the. na tions of Europe hold England responsible for the acts of the colonies during the revolution ary war? They certainly did not. Our territory joins that of Texas, and it is necessary that we should enter into some arrangement with that State, in relation to a variety of impo tant matters, which' cannot be deferred. Can we consider Texas as still subject to the dominion and laws of Mexico, and have we any right to call on that govern ment for redress in case of any injury done us by Texas? But the message itself is an ac knowledgment of the independence of that republic "by the facts which it admits. Al though the resolution of Congress, to which the "nessage nfers, uses the indefinite ex pression, "acknowledge the independence, yet it clearly points out its meaning, to Wit, the establishment of political relations, as soon as it may be practicable ? "whenever satisfactory information should be receivedj that it had in successful operation, a civil gov ernment capable of performing ttye duties I and fulfilling the obligations of an indepen dent power ? We have a right to enter into a treaty of amity and commerce with such a State, without offence to any nation. As to the establishment of such relations by means I of accredited agents, that is a matter which concerns ourselves alone. It depends altos aether on the nature of those conventions or treaties, and their stipulations, whether any other nation can have a just cause oi is pleasure. The acknowledgment of a new state, is a matter of course with neutral nations; but after this, it depends on circumstances, w heth er it be advisable or not to establish politica relations. Public agents may be received from it, without entering into any treaty , written treaties of amity may be entered in o, consistent with the strictest neutrality. We may make a treaty of limits with Texas, they be the same as those settled with Spain, and afterwards with Mexico, because it makes no difference whether Spain, Mexico or I exa? possesses the sovereignty . The in cor po tion of Texas in the Union, I admit, would stand upon a different ground, as long as Mexico or Spain lay claim to the corn >. But with respect to this incorporation, ! RbK, what difference would it make if the Mexican forces were repelled a third t.me-(to which the Message appears to attach much import ance,) for as long as f xico reWs to acknowledge the independence of 1 Texaa, we i cannot ^Bu'ate for a portion ot the disputW IterrUory^ttthout making ourselves a party to ' the far? ' ?ut this need not prevent us from receiving the Ministeripf Texas, and enter claims when they^ihaH become hopeless, and unreasonable, it become necessary to consider whethpNro oirghl not to cut thcgON gi'an knot, and 'take the responsibility/ Let the enlightened reader give to tint faultless monster of a message,; something morf\?.han a mere perusal, and I venture to say that he wiH pronounce it mere flummery from the beginning to the end. To say in general terms that it is a matter of great delicacy and responsibility to acknowledge a near State, ia downright ignorance and puerility.? MoreoverIp it seems that a question as to' the distributive shares of powor in this gov-* eniment is about to ba started for the first time. I* Nor has any deliberate inquiry even been instituted j?i Congress, or in any of our legis. lative bodice, ss to vrliom belonged the pflWW_ ot originally recognizing a new State? a power equivalent, under some circumstances? to a declaration of war." It has never been denied, that it is the province of the Execu tive to receive foreign Ministers, and negotiate, treaties, and until now, it has never been**. - doubted that Congress, representing the na tion, may express a desire, or an opinion, on the subject, as ijgs been done in the revolu tion. But here is a delicate Intimation to that body, not to in!ermeddle with affairs properly belonging to the Executive. Such an inti mation in the better days of this Repub'ic, would have kindled a blaze ; but there is at ? present much less of that iealous sensitive* ness ; already broken to obedience, they no longer fear Executive encroachment, and good naturedly hear the words ?eyea right, eyes left," and obey the command. In a little while they will not move at dl, until pulled by the Executive string. The message pretends to explain the prac* tice of the government in the matter, but m terms so vague, and at the same time so much at variance with the truth as to produce d a gust and contempt. The reto'ution of Con gress on the contrary, lays down at once the true principle/ and the practice of the govern* rnent ; that is, the existence of a government in the new state, capable of performing tbe <]fities, and fulfilling the obligations of an iii' ? dependent power. I a?k the candid reader, ? whether there can be any thing more absurd than the indefinite postponement; of tbe ac knowledgement of. Texas, because "the Mexi- ' can Republic, under another Executive is rallying its forces, under a new leader, and ' menacing a fresh invasion, to. recover its lest 1 - dominion ; and on the issue of this threatened, ? invasion, the independence of Texas, may feIr considered as suspended; and were tbetfV nothing peculiar in tbe r^ative situation * of the -United States and T^xas.an acknow- ' ledgement of its independente at such a crisis could scarc&y be regarded a| consistent witbr tbat prudent reserve, with tohicb we haft > heretofore held oqfs^yesbouqd to treat similar quesTtona.** "T*6ope tfic new admfnisfiaOoo may have a plentiful stock of this prudent reeervc ? there was not ranch of it in the pre* ? sent. But how does this agree with tbe re port of the agent of tbe government which accompanies the message t How dbei'fe agree with ttie speech of Mr. ftroaett, former Minister to Mexico? It is oiraecentfry to remind the reader of the circumstances Under which the Minister of Metico, and other South American States, of Brazil, and FmUn gal were received. The message admits tbat Texas has a government ? that it is in com plete possession of its territory ; that K hat twice expelled tbe Mexicans ; but it seen* there is a charm in the third time ! But it it not even declared that this will be sufficient? the message is non committal, and may re* quire a fourth or fifth repulse before We can receive a minister from Texas ; perhaps even this will net suffice as long as there is tbe 41 appearance of an immense disparity of phy. sical force on the side of Mexico*" Have we ever refused to acknowledge a new State, having a Government in successful operation, and in complete possession of its territory, because there is the appearance of a dispari ty ef force, in another nation, which is rally* ing its forces, and menacing a fresh inva* sion to recover its lost dominion 1 rI answer, no ? and this is the answer of every cabdid man. I look upon this state jMpefta*.* jfc&mple of the many others that are to come. Here is the art of speaking an8 wrjtk^iwfliout say* ing any thing ; the ng to set without doing any thing^^f inountebank trick and jugglery oi^re pipe-balancing politician. Hut I venture to predict that thir course will not answer. Mexico life. HM be propitiated, and Texas will be justly offended, when she finds herself treated with less re spect, than the most wretched South Ameri can horde of Savages, calling itself a State. She will make no allowance for delicacy* responsibility, and prudent reserve.? Yet I have:no doubt every pains will be taken to soothe hor in private, and notwithstanding this fair Message, intended for effect at homo, as well as abroad, the Texan Minister WiU not be neglected. Far be it from me in other respects to find fault with the form of the Message. I am far from being displeased with the change from "Rude Boreas, blustering railer," to the gentle Zephyr. We have suffered so much underthe iron will, and rough shod tyranny, of the present administration, that I am not disposed to complain of one, which I flatter myseJftvill be directly the reverse. It is also agreeable to me from the belief that 1 discover in this prudent reserve, the fruits of an honest and manly opposition. It is not the nature of Mr. Van Buren, to commit gross outrages on the feelings of others, or on their constitu. tional rights, or to be kept alive by the excite ment and personal broils and quarrels, and he is too much an aristocrat to take pleasure in swimming about among the scum raised to the top by the boiling of the political cauldron. When I speak of a violation of the constitu-* tional rights of the people, I except the means by which he has attained his present elevation; but he will not dare to act over (he violent doings of Andrew Jackfon, $ven jf he were so inclined. If he is not the best- President, he at least will succeed the worst: tfiai' eooW be found in tie United States. Tie expifiog administratis, wiH.{?aW but one of these ingredients behind, and tnai ?p iotjger tbe object c f idolatrew itioo for future considc K cunning and fierce. Mixture abhorred?