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From the U. S. Telegraph. BLACK LIST. No. 9. Gross abuse, Amos Binney tvas appointed Navy Agent at B oston, in 1812. At the December session of Congress, 1824, he was nominated for re appointment ; but, as there were ma ny charges against him, the Senate did Dot act on bis appointment. In the settlement of his accounts up to 20th April, 1825, the following illegal and extraordinary allowances were made to him: 1816. Dec. 31. To commission on 263,930 67 paid for articles purchased and sect to other stations a 2 12 per cent, 6,598 25. 1816. Dec. 31. For receiving, examining, n gisterif g, f -ndnrping, counting, and paying 1,620,874 ''Vaeury notes, from Aug;. 1814, to O tober, 1816, a commission of 1 4 per centum, 4,052 62. 1824. Nor. 8. For chartering a tes eel, and buying provisions to be gen ou, &c. 2 1 2 per centum on 11,474 13, 311 85. 1815. Feb. 15. For collecting 7,009 22, due the Government, a com mibSion of 2 1-2 per cent, 175 22. Making in all the sum of 1 1,137 94. The pretence for the allowance of

these commissions was, that the duties performed were not such as belonged to the Boston agency. But the law does not prescribe the duties of Navy Agent? they are general Agents, bound to perform all services which may he required of them, especially in making purchases for the Navy; and their commission is expivgsly limited to one per cent on their disbursments, not to exceed 2,000 per year. Mr. Binney had received his 2,000 per year, the utmost limit of his compensation, so that these commissions wep riot only extravagant in their amount, but wholly repugnant to law. The commission upon Treasury notes wa9 equally illegal and more ex traordinary. It was a commission on bis receipts a most liberal compensation for counting his money. A? well might a commission be allowed for depositing money in hank, or checking it out of bank. It was only a pretence for giving Mr. Binney upwards of four thousand dollars of public money. I he two first of these items, exr ceding 10,500 were sanctioned bv S. L. S- uthard, Mr. Adams' Secretary of ihe Navy; the two latter by Tobias WatKins, Mr. Adam 4tb Auditor. Other allowances of a singular character, were made in the same g'ttt lament; but in these sketches we shall include nothing which is in the least equivocal. No. 10. Abuse and fearful inroad on the 'Treasury, Mr. Binne) was a man after Mr. Adams' own heart. Notwithstanding the Senate had passed him ovefcron account of his official conduct, Mr. Adams, on the 231 March, 1825, gave him a new appointment, to act until the close of the next session of the Senate. This, of itself, was an abuse. But Mr. Adams followed it up by re-nominating him to the Senate at the next session, by whom he whs rejected. Prodigious advances had been made to him during the year 1815, and the first quarter of 1826, so that, upon the settlement of his account up to 3 1st March, of the latter, he was indent-d J to the United States 1 39 331 84. His' agency ceased on the adjournment 0fj Congress, about the 24fh day of May,! 1826. Hh expenditures for April and May remained unsettled, and he was permitted to retain a heavy balance of puonemcny uncai-ea tor, until the 3d 01 June, i D2i. Early in 1828, Mr. Binnev came to Washington and presented larg and extraordinary claims to the 4ih Auditor. They were submitted to the S crefary of the Navy, who, on th 8h April, sent them to the President, with a letter concluding as fallows: 4,It is perhaps proper to add, that the amount claimed by Mr. Binney, is very nearlv the same as that with which he stands charged on the books of the office." The Secretary returned the account tothe4!h Auditor on the 21st May, with a letter, stating that "he did not feel at liberty to authorise the allowance of any of the items, except that for interest actually paid by him. F r the other claims he will be obliged to address himself to Congress." Yet, on the 3d of June, only thirteen days after this, a settlement of Mr. Bieney's account was reported by Mr. Adams' 4th Auditor, in which claims to the amouQt of 130,299 91 were car- . 1 nnn 1

ried to his credit. Of these the following are the most extraordinary: 1. For alledged advances on account of certain public vessels, from 1812 to 1 826, inclusive, never before charged,$o,899 72. 2. Interest on same 1,406 58. 3. Postage from 1815 to 1325, never before charged, 115 76. 4. Stationary, in 1313, '14 and '15, 29 02. 5. do. from 1810 to 1026, inclusive, 884 G9. 6. Horse and chaise, and carriag; hirr, from 1012 to 1026, inclusive, 929 68. 7. For trurkage from 1012 to 1817, inclusive, 1,407 00. 8. Commission of 2 1 2 per cent, on 45,041 69. paid to mechanic and laborer, in 1812 and 1813, 1,126 04. 9. F r commission ot 2 12 per cent, on 117,175 57 of purchases for the Marine Corps, from 1812 to 1021, inclusive; and on 32.401 12, expended in like manner 3,739 48. 10. Extra clerk hire, in 1025 and 1626. 1,395 83. tl. Travelling to Washington, and attending 121 days to settle accounts, at 6 dollars per day, 856 80. 12. Interest on money stated to have been borrowed for the public use in 1813 to 1816, inclusive, 16,066 31. 13. I iterest on the above interest, 12,757 36. 14. Commissions heretofore suspended, now allowed 196 92. JVlabir gin all the sum of 45 681 47. Although Mr. Southard, on the 8th ot April, did not "feel at liberty to authonzi the allowance of any of the item except that for interest actuallypaid," yet by 'he 3d of June, he had allowed No?. 2, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 13, ol the above item-, comprising extra commissions, interests on bills ntver before charged, interest upon interest, &-. &, . as may be seen by initials on the vouchers! After this 45.631 47, with much mere, had beeo carried to his credit, Mr. Binney was still reported to b'j in debt to the United Slates, by M. Adam' 4th Auditor, 9,031 93. Yet on the same day that this report was made, or on the 3d day of June, 1823, did Mr. Adam' S cretau of th Navy advance to Mr. Binney 30.000

more out of the public I ra-ury. This was done when M. Binney had been out of office txco years ; w was done when he whs in debt to the Government, by the 4th Auditor's report, more than 9000; it was done in less than two months after the Secretary had informed the President, that Mr. Binney s claims were just about equal to the amount standing charged against him. The only authority on which the advance was made, was a letter from Tobias Watkins, statirg that Mr. Binney had equitable claims to a greater amount, which must ultimately come to his credit ! This advance, added to the former debt, made the amount standing against Mr. Binney, 39,031 93, Mr. Binney came on again to settle accounts n the winter of 1828 It was not till March 3 J. 1829, the last day of Mr. Adams7 administration, that he not thtf account, which was settled by Ihe Auditor in June, 1820, admitted by the second Comptroller. That was nn sooner done, than on thr same dm,. Mr Binney rendered a new account current, balancing the 39,031 93 due and brings the Government upwards of 143.0OO in debt to him? Q , ihe 7th M rch Tobias Watkins mi Jp a report on this amfHint, in which he also balanced the $39,000 and brought the Government 49,065 20 in debt to Mr. Binney ! rIhis was done by allowing 2 1-2 per cnt, on heavy purchases, and exportation for the ue of the Navy, from 1812, to 1826 inclusive, 22,471 76. '2 1 2 per cent, on moneys collected on sales, and various sums for personal services, from 1S12, to 1826, 12,478 29. For procuring survey of the Navy Yard, $1,000 00. 'For procuring and remitting exchangee L ndon, from 1817, to 1820, inclusive, 2.290 70. "2 1-2 per cent, on purchases and importations, from 1812 to 1825, $10,670 42. And by carrying to his credit for loss on Treasury notes, $39,153 96. Total carried to his credit, $80,065 13. The balance of Mr. Binney claims, being interest and commissions to the amount of $94,000 and upwards, was susficnded!

What took place in the 2d Comptroller's Office, we know not, but after the change in that and the 4th Audi tor's Office, on the 2 Is! March, 1029 it wa3 ascertained, that the papers had been withdrawn from the office, the settlement cancelled, the entries erased on the 4th Auditor's leger, and the papers taken from the office. It is marvellous how ctaims upon the Treasury grew under Mr. Adams' administration! In the first quarter of 1 826, Mr. Binney's claim for loss on Treasury notes was 22,591 97 In 1328, it was 39,153 96 In 1829, March 3d was Fur principal 39,153 96 For interest 30,682 22 $69,236 IS In April, 1828, his whole claims were just about equal to the amount standing against him. In June, 1828, they exceeded that amount by about 40,009 dollars. On the 3d of March, 1 829, by upwards of 170,000 dollars. It Mr. AJams had been President, Mr. Southard his Secretary of the Navy, and Mr. Watkins his 4th Auditor what would have been their amount by this time? Thus did Mr. Adams' Secretary of the Nav and 4th Auditor allozo to M. Binney in 1825, 11,137 94 I.. 1820, 45,601 47 A:d advanced wiih intent to allow him thereafter 30.000 00

S36,S19 44 Thus went ElcfllTY SIX THOU SAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETEEN DOLLARS of the money given to Mr. Adams to suppoit our glorious Navy ! All this was done under Mr. Adams' administration, and has been detected under General Jackson's. G-neral Jackson has not only proscribed ou of o'ce all who had a hand if this business, but will doubtless try hard to get back 30,000 dollars of the money. L' t us see how much noney given to Mr. Adams for the support of the N tvy, we have already accounted for: T. Watkius seven Jrauds 7,300 00 Paid Allen and Leonard, who leut 1,000 dollars to Tobias Watkins, 1 1,040 12 Allowed and advanced to Amos Binney, 80,819 51 105,159 53 Onlv ONE HUNDRED & FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS already shewn to be wasted out of the hardearned money of the people, given by them to increase the strength and support the honor of our little navy ! Rumor says, Mr. Binney was very liberal in furnishing "the sinew of war" to the Adams party in 1328. Did he not contribute from 5000 to 1 U,000 dollars for the support of ihe jYutional Journal, or other political objects' in Washington City in 1328 ? We ask for information . Extra Politeness. During an excursion last week on board of u steamboat on the Potomac, and whilst the company were amusing themeelves witb dancing, a young lady happened to slip and fall on the deck. A dandy who chanced to be near at the time, Etood motionless; and on being asked why he did not assist the lady in getting up, fashionably replied that he was zcaiting for an introduction! "How' said a gentleman to a woman skinning eel?, "can you be so cruel do you not think these poor creatures are in great pain?" "Why I might Sir," said she, "when I first began business, but I have dealt in them these twenty years, and by this time you know, they have got used toit." A Court Anecdote. When a female member of the Biitish royal family holds a levee, it is customary for her to kiss the ladies of the nobility, and no others. It happened that the lady of the Lord Justice Clerk was on one occasion among the number of these presented to the late Princess Amelia, who, as is well known was very deaf. "Stand I by for my Lady Justice Clerk," said the man in waitir.tr. Wean while some meddling person whispered that tins announcement was incorrect the lady being a commoner. B this time the kiss preliminary was about to be performed, when out bawled the man of office, through a speaking trumpet,"Don'tkiss her madam she's Dot a lady.' Edin. Lit. Jour.

The editor of the Indiana Democrat, introduces an extract from a speech of

senator Holmes, with the following per tinent remarks: SPEECH OF JOHN HOLMES. The boisterous spetch of this consistent Senator, baa lately been flooded into various portions of tbe estern country, in 89 many 6hapes as ever Proteus assumed. Pamphlet, Newspspers and Extras, have borne tbe lamentable epistle to every remote section ol Indiana; and it would seem that every effort was making to enlist the sympathies of our people in behalf of the "poor good gentlemen" who havft been discharged from otlice under the present administration, to 6uch an ex'ent as to raise thejK?:e cotiiitatus to re-in state them. To such of tbe yeomanry of the country as are acquainted with the stratagems of disappointed politicians, men who hive lived thtir lives thus tar. on tbe sweat and toil of the farmer and mechanic, this appeal to sympathy will only icme to raise their honest indignation against the suppliant, whinoing sycophants, and paupers upon their country. To such as "feel for others woes," and might have been induced to give credence to the tales of horror depicted by Senator Holmes, it is more than probable, tbaf a thorough acquaintance with the consistency of the man, with his real sentiments when candidly expressed may sprre to show his claims upon their credulity, tnd the ease with which he applies the power of tbe Satyr, and blows hot ind cold from the same mouth. TLr foUocpmgr remarks from Mr Holnaey, previous to hia coanectioa with the Clay minority, are justly to be taken as his real sen timents; and we believe them to be correct. Such as have re3d his la'e speeches when he considered his chaDce of promotion rather unseemly, should bear in mind that circumstances alter cases, and that that doctrine which Mr. Holmes recommended in tbe time of Mr Monroe is still as true now as it was then. Hear bun thus: "The republicans expect, and they mut not be disappointed, that a radical reform must be made in the next administration. No doubt those who hold, and tvho will not be satiffiod unless they continue to hold,1e bat ojjicrs, will ascribe the sentiment to oppesition to the President but no blame is intended. The close of an administration is no time for a general correction of existing abuses. Mr. Monroe i3 not to embitter the little remnant of his political existence by reforms which he will be unable to complete, and the benefits of ichich he may not live to witness." "The security of the ilicer in his place tempts him to prodigality, and prodigality lends to corruption. It is essentia!, therefore, that he should hold his ofii.-e by a limited, precarious and couditional tenure, and he displaced at stated periods, and promptly dismissed for a failure of duty, or violation of trust. Dependence upon the people preserves the purity of the republic; removals should not be rare occurrences or matters of regret. That a man should continue in office so long as he does no wrong, altho' another federal maxim, is impolitic and untrue. If the ofiice is a bur den, others shuiild assist to bear it if profitable, others should perticipate in the enjoyment." Case of Hy ii-cpliobia.D'ted, at his residence, about S miles from Charlottesville, on Wednesday lr,, ?,Ir. William C. Wren, of hydrophobia. We are indebted to the politeness of a friend for the following particulars relative to this terrible ursease: Mr. 'ren was bitten in two places on the foot, by a strange dog, on the 17ih of June last. B th wounds were much lacerated, and one of them penetrated through the tendons on the upper sur face of the foot to the bone. He felt no uneasiness about his situation, not supposing the dog to be mad. The wounds continued to heal regularly, and in a short time were perfectly well. On the 15th instant more than two months after the wounds were received he felt some uneasiness in the foot, which gradually extended up tbe leg until it reached the body.. He then had pain in the back, lower jtert of the abdomen, and some soreness in tbe threat. Those symptoms continuing with little variation, were ascribed by himself and friends to rheumatism, or cold, brought on by recent exposure to a shower of rain. By family prescription he was bled and took a dose of oil. The bleeding relieved his pains, and hesupposed himself nearly well, until on the evening of the 17th inst. while attempting to swallow some water he was immediately seized with spasms. He then for the first time became fully aware of his awful condition, and applied for medical aid. The spasms continued to increase rapidly, and were pouch aggravated by the approach ol

1 any one to the bed side, or any sudden noise- Attempts were made by every

means to get him to receive diii k and food, but the approach of either, in any manner, immediately threw him into the most violent agitation. In the intervals of his spasm?, and during their continuance, he retained perfect possession of all his mental faculties until within an hour of his dissolution. He repeatedly invited his fiiends to his bed side to shake hands with him, assuiing them that he was perfectly in his senses, and felt no disposition to do injury to any one. The spasms continued wiih increasing violence 21 hours, when death relieved him from the most awful suilerings we have ever witnessed. Charlottesville Adz. July 20. The Grand Seignior. A letter from Rev. 11. G. O. Dvight,a missionary f the American Board, dated Cera (Constantinople) April 30, 1820, is published in the Utica American Citizen, troo which we quote the following paragraph: Last Friday I had a fine view of th Grand Seignior himsi It, as he was going to and from the motque. Five or six thousand troops were cui ontheoccasion, and on each tide of his person was. a line of soldiers with drawn swords, ai d behind him a body of soldiers with nius kftts and ha) onets-fixed. Before himj eleven beautiful Arabian horses w re led, richly caparisoned, and rath guarded by two soldiers with drawn swords. He whs on horseba ck. The bit act of his coat was thirkl) wrought witbjewels and gold, and his cap, w hich was of a beautiful red, was set with diamonds, and from the top a heg gold tassel hui g around it3 side. He wore a bla k cloak of rich broadcloth over his drsp, so that we could see but litile of it. His saddle and bridle trimmii gs were very heav y, and all of geld. He has a very solid and intelligent countenai ce and a piercing eye. Vre were very near him, and he gazed at us scmetime as he passed. He has certainly accrmplished w onders by way of reform, during his reign thus fai,and I have no doubt he is the greatest man that norr its upon a throne.- Would that he were good as he is great! I is heart chilli? g to reflect upon the quantity of blood he has been tlse ins'iunnnt of shedding nmong hi9 own subjects, to pay nothii g of his cruelties to the Greeks. l is supposed tha by his order, at least sixty thousand persons have been beheaded or slangled. This includes the JannissaiHS, thirt) thousand of whom were massacred in one day. From tic Hampshire lazdle. RECEIPT FOR COLD SOAP. The leach-tub, or hogshead, must be covered at the bottom with straw and sticks then put iu a bushel clash's then two or three qnarts of unshuked lime, upon which you must throw two uaris of bulling water to txciie fermentation and fclack the limt ; put m another bushel of ashes and as much more lime and water, and continue to do so until your vessel is full; put in hot water till you Can draw fl ihe lye; after which the heat of the water is not of much cbnseqncnce. You must have at least two-thuds c f a bushel of lime to a hogshead, if you wish yi ur soap to be made quick. One hogshead ot ashes will make two barrels ol si ap. When you draw t fl'y our lye, you must keep the fir.t two pail-fuls by thtm?elvt3,and ihe next two in another vessel, and iha third two in another vessel still; then weigh 29 pounds of clear strained grease, or ol scraps without straining 30 pour,ds,put it into a large kettle w nh 3 pounds of rosin; then pour over it one pailful of Jye from the first drawn vessel, and one from the second drawn vessel; put it over the fire, and let it boil twenty minutes; be careful to add no lye over the fire, but swing tlTthe crane if it is in danger of bailing over; put it into your barrel, and put in cno pailful of lye from the third drawn vessel, and give it a good stir: then weigh your grease for another barrel, nnd take the lye remaining m the vessels in the same manner as for the first barre! ; then draw oifyour weak Jye, and fill up the vessels as fast as possible, uamembering to put half in t?zt barrel that they may be equally strong. If your leach runs through fast, you mayhave your barrels full in an hour, and so hard that you can hardly stir them. Y u must stir it after you begin to put in yoifr ly e tiilyour barrel is full. Four teen quarts of mflted grease is the quantitv for a barrels