by a. s. johnston,
NEC DEESSE, NEC SUPERESSE REIPUBLICJE.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
VOL. ?S? NO; 5.
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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
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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
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cunning and fierce.
Mixture abhorred?