Semi-Weekly Journal, Volume 3, Number 239, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 July 1841 — Page 1
BY DOUGLASS & NOEL. INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1841. VOL. 3. NO. 239.
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK DURING THE SES 610N OF THE LEGISLATURE TWICE A WEEK THE REMAINDER OF THE TEAR. ' Terms. Four Dollars a year, payable in advance, and considered due at the dale of the subscription. If not paid in advnnee, however, Fivk Dollars will he the price. Advertisements will he inserted at the following rates: Ten line or less, for one or three insertions, onk dollar, and twkh-tv-hvi cents for each continuance. Or, will be continued on cantract one yeer,for $15, and will be altered occasionally If desired. On longer advertisements, a reasonable deduction will be made. J-SINGLE COPIES Cents.
HEPATITIS, OR LIVEK COMPLAINT. Liver complaint is described to he of two forms, viz: Acute and Chronic, which are different in their seat and character, and are produced from uleers on the liver, which is diseased on the surface or in the centre. In the former, the patient is attacked with sudden pain, in the region of the liver, and so severe that
even the bed clothes are insupportable; the patient cannot bear
to turn or lay on his left Bide from the pressure exerted in that
position of the inflamed organs. The latter may go on in such a manner that the first symptoms of liver complaint are those
which mark the occurrence of suppuration. The acute and subacute varieties, almost always commence with some chilly feelings succeeded by heat of the skin, fevered tongue, having a yellowish appearance. Irregular state of the bowels, costiveness, countenance changes to a pale or citron color, or yellow like those afflicted with jaundice, difficulty of breathing, disturbed rest, attended with cough, feverish symptoms, a dry and parched skin, difficulty of lying on the right side, urine scanty and high colored, the patient passes many bad nights and is frequently troubled with Diarrhrea, Tennsinus and Piles, nausea and vomiting, and has a considerable thirst. When the inflammation affects the peritoneal coat of the liver the pain is much more intense and the fever higher than when confined to the liver. In cronic affections it is uncertain in its termination; the pain is intense, attended occasionallywith feverish symptoms, a dry and parched skin, irregular bowels, Ballow countenance, and frequent attacks of Jaundice, the tongue is scarcely ever free from yellow fur, the appetite bad, and corruption generally attacks the face and back, and behind the shoulders, &c. Dr. Harlich's Compound Strengthening Tonic and Apeiient German pills, will, in a majority of cases, produce a perfect cure, and if used at the very onset of affliction will in every case arrest the disease. This is not merely theory but fact, which can be substantiated by the testimonies of various persons who have witnessed the astonishing effects of this invaluable medicine. The diet must be attended to, and the warm bath must not be neglected when the patient can have access to it. Full and explicit directions are defined in the medical pamphlet which accompanies the medicine, and can be obtained gratis of any of the regular appointed agents who sell this medicine. Principal Office and General Depot for the United States, is nt No 19 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, where all communications for agencies, advertising and medicines must bead dressed (post paid,) which will meet with immediate attention. Sold at wholesale and retail at the sign of the Golden Mortar directly opposite the Washington Hall. July 15,li)41.-3vv TOMLINSON BROTHERS, j
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
TN pursuance of an order of the Marion circuit court of the
I Stale of Indiana, and made and entered at the May term
thereof, in the year 1841, 1 will expose to public sale, on Satur
day the 7th day of August, 11141 , on the premises in the county of Marion, between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 4 o'clock
P. M. on said day, the fee simple of the following described lands, to-wit: the east half of the southwest quarter of section
twenty-five in town fifteen north of range two east, containing
eighty acres more or less, excepting twenty acres thereof set off
as the widow's dower in the North west corner thereof and
bounded as follows, to-wit: beginning at a stake 20 chains west
of the centre of said section number twenty-five and running thence south 20 chains to a stake, thence east ten chains to a stake, thence north 20 chains to stake, thence west to the place
of beginning. And also I will expose to public sale on Monday
the 9th day of August, 1841, on the premises in said county, be
tween the same hours, the fee simple of lots numbered 11 and
51 in the town of Augusta; and also I will expose to public sale on Wednesday the 11th day of August, 1841 at the court house
door in the town of Danville in the county of Hendricks in said
state, the following described premises in said county of Hen
dricks, to-wit- lots numbered one and six in the town of Spring
field; and also the south west quarter of the south east quarter of section fifteen, in township sixteen north of range one west,
containing forty acres more or less; all of which is to be sold as
the property of Obadiah Compton, late of said county of Marion,
deceased. Terms of sale, one third in hand, one third in 6
months, and one third in 12 months; note with approved secu rity will be required, july 10-3w-pd YOUNG E. R. WILSON, adm'r t com'r.
A sure remedy for Diarrnhica and Cholera Infantum. rpHE CKAM1NATIVE BALSAM, prepared by Dr. David Jnyne, of Philadelphia, is, without doubt, the most certain, safe, and effectual remedy ever yet discovered for Dyssentary, Dlarrhrea, Cholera Morbus and Cholera Infantum or Summer Complaint of children, nnd indeed the only article worthy of
the least confidence for curing this last named disease;, besides, it is so cheap, that it is within the reach of every family, and if mothers could possibly appreciate its virtues, there would be few families without it. The following is an extract from a letter received by Dr. Jnne from M. L. Lnapp, M, D. of Baltimore, which, coming from so high a source, is in itself a sufficient evidence of the astonishing efficacy of this medicine in curing diseases of the stomach and bowels. "You ask me what proofs I meet with of the efficacy of your medicine. I can safely say that I never prescribed a medicine for bowel complaints that has given me so much satisfaction, and my patients so speedy and perfect relief as this. Whenever introduced into a family, it becomes a standing remedy for those ailments, and is called fora gain and again, which I think
a pretty good proof of its efficacy and usefulness. In the Summer complaint of children it has frequently appeared to snatch the little victims as it were, from the grave. "It lias Bnved the life of my child, and of such and such a child," Ihave frequently heard said. In dysenteric affections of adults, I have time & again seen it act like a charm, and give permanent relief in a few hours, I may say in a few minutes. In fine, it is o valuable medicine, and no family should be without it. Ilespectfully, M. L. KNAPP, M. D. It is to be hoped therefore, that persons will not allow their prejudice to overcome their better judgment, as is not unfrequeutly the case with regard to quack medicines, as they re very generously and indiscriminateln termed; but, whenever either of the above named diseases occur either to an adult or the tenderest infant, do not ask "What shall do? shall I give it
this or the other?" do not fold your arms in listless and unavail ing sorrow and cry "my child," or "my friend is past recove ry," but fly at once and procure the Carminative Baisam, 'Tisthis which has afforded relief after all others have failed. 'Tis this which has repeatedly snatch'd, as it were, suffering hu
manity from the verge of eternity, when the last ray of hope
had ceased to be indulged, either by their friends or physicians.
Be careful to obtain that which la fresh as it is a medicine
which becomes somewhat impaired by age. Jaynk & Pancoast being agents for the article, are constantly receiving fresh supplies from the East. Tne citizens of St.
Louis and the public generally, therefore, would do well to call
upon them in preference to purchasing flsewhere, where they
would be liable to get that which has been made several years
and which, of course, would not be so effectual in its operations. J A VMS & PjJNCOAST, Agents. No. 133 Main st. St. Louis. Sold wholesale and retail at the sign of the Golden Mortar, directly opposite the Washington Hall. TOMLINSON BROTHERS, Who are Agents for Indianapolis
MANSION HOUSE. .Wain street, near the Canal, Cincinnati. T") F. LEVERING, formerly of the Cincinnati Hotel, re
XX. spectfully informs his old friends and the traveling com
munity, that he has leased for a te n of years, that well known nnd pleasantly situated hotel, estn ;shed and conducted for a
--number of years by Wm. H. llenrie.
This extensive establishment is now in complete order and
open for the reception of visiters, having undergone thorough repaiis and improvements, the proprietor feels confident of being
able to give universal satisfaction. He can promise at least that
no pains or expense shall be wanting to promote the comfort
and convenience of bis guests, nnd make thein feel perfectly at
home, Situated as his house is, nt the Mam street canal landing
it presents a desirable stopping place for travelers who may arrive or deport by canal boats or stages. Pork merebnnts and country dealers would also find this a
convenint location for the transaction of business during their
stay in the city. No house in the west possesses more comfort
able or agreeable lodging rooms, which are kept in the most neat
and cleanly manner. Honest and careful waiters will be ever
found in readiness to give their attention. The table will at all times be furnished with the choicest provisions our abundant
market nffords, and the bar with the best selection of liquors,
In the reading room may be found newspapers of the latest
dates from the various and most important sections of the Union
The stables attached are extensive, well provided, and under
the supervision of a superior manager. N. Q. Horses and carriages at all times in readiness, july 15-2mo ch adv. $5
Doctor Joseph If nmilton'a Anti-Fcvrr Pills, or every family their own Physician. A certain cure for all kinds of fevers.
THE unrivalled success of these Pills in every region where they had been used, has induced me to give them a general circulation, in every portion of country, where the diseases for which they are i ecommended prevail; and as the Tallies of the
Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Wabash rivers, and all their trih
utaiy streams are visited every season with some of the forms
of fever, I have taken great trouble through the medium of a
gents, to place them in almost every neighborhood, so that they
may be within the reach of every family. Four fifths of the
human family whs die in the western and southern countries, between the months of June and November, fall victims to fever
in some of its various forms; and it is wonderful beyond com prehension that so little has been done by medical men to pre
vent the ravages of fevers, which may be truly called the
greatest of all terrors to the western and southern people. These
Pills are very unpopular among physicians, because they cut them out of their practice. Families who keep and use them according to the direct ionss but seldom have to call on Doctors
for medical aid. 1 hese pills possess one quality above all others,
which has rendered them so justly valuable to people. It is
this. They cleanse the blood and render it as pure as a foun
tain of spring water, and those who live in regions where billious
fever, chills and fever, ague and fever, be. prevail, by taking two of the pills a week during the summer and fall, will rarely, If ever, be attacked with either of those diseases. These pills are so mild in their effects in the system, that patients find themselves well after their use, without knowing how the cure has been brought about. Indeed they act like magic on the human body, producing a cure in a few hours without the patient knowing how or wherefore he has been restored to health. They neither sicken the stomach nor produce any action oft the bowels. Patients can drink cold water and eat anything that a sick person should take as nourishment while taking them. Females can take them in any siuation, without the least fear of injury. Indeed, females in a delicate situation should take two or three a werk during the sickly part of the season; for they are almost a certain preservative of health to such persons. These pills may be found in all the towns and villages, at mills, and In almost every neighborhood in the vallies of the Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois and Wabash rivers. Each box is enveloped with a paper containing the symptoms of the diseases, and the directions for taking the pills. My name and residence is attached to the directions. JOSEPH HAMILTON, Liberty county, Ga. For sale by july 15-4mo TOMLINSON BROTHERS. VINEGAR.
Q BLR. best cider vinegar, just received and for sale by
july
E. JORDAN.
OES NOT REASON and Common Sense teach us that ex
pectoration is the most natural as well as the most effec
tual agent in arresting and curing Pulmonary Diseases? The answer must be yks, because obstruction is either immo
diately or remotely the cause of Inflammation and Catarrhal Fe
vers, producing Croup, Consumption and Abscesses of the Lungs, pain and soreness of the Throat, Breast, Sides, or Shoulders Bronchitis, exciting mucous and purulent secretions, thereby clogging up the lungs, so as to more or less impede both respira
tion and the free circulation of the blood, causing difficulty of
breathing and asthma, Pleurisy, Hoarseness and Loss of Voice Dropsy of the Heart and Chest, Rupture of Blood vessels and bleeding from the throat and lungs, and spitting of blood. To remove this obstruction, from which ail these alarming and dangerous diseases originate, and to produce a radical cure, nothing has ever been found equal to Jayne's Expectorant. It stands unrivalled it stands pre-eminent try it, and you will be forced to acknowledge that its virtues have not, nor cannot be overrated; that it stands far above and beyond the reach of competition; that it is the only reasonable, tie only natural, and the only truly successful method of arreiting and curing diseases of the Pulmonary Organs. JAYNE & PANCOAST, Ageuts, 138 Main street St. Louis, Sold wholesale and setnil at the sign of the Golden Mortar directly opposite the Washington Hall. TOMLINSON BROTHERS, Agents, Indianapolis
Read and be Convinced. JAYNE'3 HAIK TONIC. Having ourselves witnessed the beneficial effects of this article on the persons of several of our inhabitants, we hesitate not to recommend it to all those who have unfortunately lost their hair. We refer such to the certificate of Mr. Holmes, which will be found in another column Bristol Pheniz. CERTIFICATE. Bristol, R. I. Feb, 16, 1841. Mr. Rapely Sir: Having about four years since, tnrough disease lost the hair from the top of my bead, and having used many articles recommended to restore it, without effect, I was induced, from the recommendations I saw in your Phenix, to try Dr, Jayne's Hair Tonic. I am now happy to say, that after using three bottles, my head is now covered with a fine growth of young and healthy hair. Several of my friends and acquaintances have also used it to their entire satisfaction; 1, therefore, cheerfully, recommend it to all who are suffering the disagreeable sensation caused by baldness. James A. Holmes. The above certificate is from a respectable young man who is an overseer in the Steam Mill, whose statement can be confidently relied on. J.AYNE Sc. PANCOAST, Agents. Sold wholesale and reatail at the sign of the Golden Mortar, directly opposite the Washington Hall. july 8, 1841 tl Jan 4 '42 TOMLINSON BROTHERS, Agents, Indianapolis.
THE PUBLIC Are directed to Dr. Harlich's Celebrated medicines, which are recommended by thousands as a preventive and cure for diseases of the Stomach and Nervous system. The Aperient German Pills, are a direct Purifier of the Blood, and certain to remove bile from the stomach, which is the great cause of bilious and other distressing maladies, regulates the bowels, 4c. The Strengthening Tonio Pills, give tope and vigor to the organs of digestion, restore the lost appetite, quiet the nerves of the debilitated, and produce sweet repose to the restless. The above medicines are fast superceding the drastic mineral prepations which some physicians have heretofore been in the practice of administering to their patients. Since the introductionof Dr. Harlich's preparations into the United States, many have abandoned such vile deleterious drugs, and commenced andministering the above medicines whenever the symptoms indicate their use. N. B Physicians and others who order the above medicines, will please direct their orders in future to the Principal office No. 19 North EIGHTH STREET. Philadelphia- (instead of ordering through other houses,) which will ensure them to obtain the medicine which they expect to receive. TOMLINSON BROTHERS, Agents.
july 8-3w Sign of the Golden Mortar, Indianapolis.
STATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY, Probate Court of said County, June Term, 1841. Michael Vanblaricum' s Estate. THE Creditors of said estate are hereby notified, that at the
June term in the year 1841, of the Probate court aforesaid, Elizabeth Vanblaricum administratrix, and John Vanblaricum ad
ministrator of the estate of said Michael Vanblaricum, deceased,
filed in said court their complaint of the insolvency of said estate, and that the same is now pending therein, and that unless they notify such administratrix and administrator of the existence and extent of their respective claims, by filing the same or a statement of the nature, description and date of the contract
or assumpsit upon which the same may be founded, in the office of the Clerk of the court aforesaid, previous to the final distribu
tion of the assets of the estate of the said decedent, such claims
will be postponed in favor of the claims of the more diligent
creditors. By order of said court.
june25-6w Attest, R. B. DUNCAN, Clerk.
SCHOOL TEA CHKR'S MANUAL, containing practical sug cestions on Teaching and popalar education. For sale at
july 2
DAVIS Bookstore.
NEW CASH STORE.
Waahington street, S doors West of Porter' Corner. 'pHE subscribers respectfully inform the public that they have just received from Philadelphia a well selected assortment
of seasonable and cheap Goods, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &e. which they par. ticularly invite the public to call and examine, being determined to give as good bargains as can ba bad in Indianapolis for caih.
hot 27 WM. ECKJ2B.T tc Co. N. B. A good assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Harness fee.
for sale very cheap.
' BOXES Superior Tobacco, 10 do Common do. Madison june 25
For sale by C.
WOODBU1N.
A
SHAD. LOT of Shad No. 1, jost received and for sale by july 8 E.JORDAN.
LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING in the Post office at Indianapolis, July 1st. 1841.; Persons calling for these letters are requested to
say uiey are advertised, otherwise they may not be
looKeu tor.-
(Kr Office open on Sundavs from 9 to 10 o'clock.
a. in. and from 4 to r o clock P. M-
Aldridge Aaron Armes Nicholas Arnold Presley Anderson Jeremy Alcorn Henry II Ballenger William Bradley James L. Bright Jesse D. 2 Brown James W. Brown Christopher Brownle'e Johnson Bromage Brawn Peter D. Blackburn Isaac Brown Susan Bruce Archibald Bruner George Burnett John . Burnett James
Boman Elisa
Briefogle Daniel Burk Peter Bird James Beam David Bomgardner George Burket John Burns Thomas Bradley H. Esq. C Coal James Cole F. M. Canby Samuel Cranson Martin Conway John Cox Thomas Cayler Joseph Cressup M. Carpenter Ambrose Carpenter J. H. Campbell Chas. C. Clement Mahlen Coffman Henry Curtis James D Dil worth Brinton Dean Philip Duerson E. Dwindle Benjamin Demoss Mrs. Margaret Deer Moses Dudley Nathan Davis Josiah Dumont'John Darnel Lewis 13 Ewing Chas. W. El bis John EdduisL. S. Ellis Nelson R. F Fox Richard 2 Fisher Richard Fisher David Foster Stephen Fultze Mr. Coachmaker Fox Eliza G . Gaston Hiram Gaston Wm. Graryson Henry Garlinghouse Benjamin George Robert Going J. Jr. Gillen John Oliver Guiger Daniel Green Al:en II :".:-..'.' Harris Lewis Hatten Sarah Hobbs L. T. Herren Benjamin Si Hartzell Frederick Harding Labin Higginbothum James Harryman John W. Hammond Upton J. B. Homes Jonathan HinerMrs. Mary Houstin Samuel Heart Rubin B.
Hoyt Rev'd. C. A. 2 Hughs John
Howe J. U. a
Hollo way Joseph
Hulse Thomas Haze Gerden Hull James Holt William Hogan James L. Hardin Franklin Hart R. B. Harris Rev'd. Benjamin
Hunter William Hobart Joshua J Johnson Thomas 2 Jones Nancy 2 Jones William Jones Rebecca A.
Johnson Milton Johnson John B. Johnson Aaron Jordon John K Kingsley Miss Sarali S. Kelly Isaac Kamriiker Carl Kenny Mr. Kennedy James Kitchen Clark Kates William Kirby Zachariah King James b . L Lowers John Leonard Robert Abner Lancaster William M Martindale M. Mefford Catharine Morrow Thomas Marrs Miss Eliza A. Martz Henry Mann Lawell A. Marrs David 2 Mead Daniel D. Mack Mrs. Clarinda Moss Zachariah Mabury W. Marlatt Andrew MACS McFall John McCurdy James McMillen James McClcllen Sam'l 2 McNabb Easther N ' Newmon J. S. Neff Peter o Oliver Elizabeth Owen John B. P Powell Wm. H. Perham J. A. Pearson James Peery Clement ' '' R Raper J. H. Rice John C. 2 Richardson Aaron Ray James Y. Rees Miss Mary Roberts Mary Richey John Rodney Elizabeth S Slawson Delanson Smith John Smith J. M. Smith Thomas J. Smith Miss J. Smith John Ciinger Stephens Isaac Shields Allen Spriggs P. Saunders George L. Swan Margaret Shuitz Henry Sneider David Stoops John Spillman Ganville Severt Joseph Shields David Smock Mrs. Rachel Speagle John M. Stentz Henry Shotridge George Swift George W. Springsteen Sawyers Matthew , T.': Tharp Perry Tyner William E. Taylor Miss Sarah Ungles John w Wilstach Chas. F. M. D. WerbeL. F. Williams Richard Weaver W. L. Weaver William Wallis Joseph White Aaron (negro) White John Watts John S. Wright Charles Webb John Wheeler Salmon II. B. Williams Varnold B. West Joseph Wright Williamson Waddle William Wright Aaron Whitehead Charles a Quin William QuinRev. Wm.P. Y Young Rev. Wm. ' JOHN CAIN, P. M.
STOLEN
rROM the Stove ef Tinware Store of the subscriber on the H ni.htof the 8th inst.. a double back Silver watch with his
name neatly engraved on the back, be given for the thief or watch. july!7
A handsome reward will
S. WAINRIGHT.
EXECUTORS' SALE. NOTICE is hereby given, that on Saturday, the 24th day of July, 1841, the personal estate left by Martha Harding, late of Marion county and state of Indiana, deceased, consisting of seversl beds and bedding, a number of sheep, a quantity of household and kitchen furniture, and various other articles too tedious to mention, will ba sold at the residence of Laban Harding, two miles south-west of Indianapolis, on the west side of White river, by the undersigned executors of the last will and testament of the late Robert Harding, deceased. A credit of 6 months will be given on all sums over three dollars, purchasers giving approved security. Sale to ba at public out-cry, and to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. july2-3w SAMUEL HARDING. ISRAEL HARDING.
50
Kegs Cincinnati White Lead. 35 pounds Paris Green,
5 do Rose Pink, 1 Barrel Lamp Black. Just received sad for sal by july 8 CRAIGHEAD fc BRANDON.
40
BBLS. SALT just received and for sale by july 2 E. JORDAN.
CON GR ESS. SENATE. TUESDAY, July 6, 1841. The bill lo incorporate a Fiscal Bank of the United
oiaies Deing unaer consideration, ana ine question being on Mr. Rives' amendment, requiring the assent of the States to the establishment of branches Mr. WHITE, of Indiana, said: Before the vote is taken, I will claim the indulgence of the Senate for a
few moments, not to re-argue the bank question but to adduce very briefly some considerations connected with the new issue now presented in form an amicable issue, but involving, if the affirmative shall prevail, a wide departure from the true principles of the Whig party, and a dangerous innovation upon the forms of legislation, and upon the constitutional action of the Federal Government. I voted, sir, to substitute the amendment of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Bayard) for that proposed by the Senator from Virginia, because, if a change was to be made, I preferred that it should be in that form. The amendment of the Senator from Delaware holds up the mirror to the proposition now before the Senate, and reflects its image before the country in its most objectionable and repulsive form. The most effective mode of argument which can be adopted against that proposition is the argumentum ad absurdum, I use the term in its logical sense, and with the most respectful consideration towards the author arfd friends of the proposition; and certainly no words of mine can urge the amendment to its self-destroying results so aptly and so conclusively as the paraphrase which is found in the substitute offered by the Senator from Delawarg. That amendment or substitute asserts and employs the power of Congress to establish branches in the States, with all the usual banking powers except the one of discounting promissory notes a provision virtually contained in the amendment of the Senator from Virginia and presumes the
assent of the States to the exercise of that power also,
unbidden by legislative enactment at the first session
ofther respective Legislatures after the passage of this act. This statement of the question, by a single
view of a solitary result, exhibits at once the demands of the whole subject upon the power and capa
cities of Congress, and the inappropriateness, not to say inadmissibility, of the amendment of the Senator from Virginia.
1 hat amendment contemplates a new feature in our
legislation. If it shall succeed, this will be a proud day for the Senator from South Carolina, (Mr. Cal
houn,) and for the school of politicians of which he is
the distinguished leader. It will be the triumph of those who say that the Government we represent was a compact of'the States, and not of the people of the
States, and those whose canon of constitutional construction is that the Federal Government is not a State, and that the States are the Government. But, sir, if practical confirmation be given to such a doctrine by this high tribunal, another great constitutional statesman will be stripped of his laurels. I need not say to whom I allude. When I declare that I adopt his theory of the Constitution, you have the
assurance that I am unwilling to see his honors,
ivnn in snnh n fiplrl tnrnislipI
Within my short experience of public affairs, I have
not witnessed so dangerous an innovation upon the
harmony of our Federal system as the one proposed. The General Government, enlarging the circle of its
power by borrowing from the States in a manner unknown to the Constitution! From the States in their corporate capacity, and from such of them only as may grant the boon! Setting up its authority over one-half the Union, and acknowledging its impotence in the other half! This is an appeal to the authority r.f kn CtA - Mn.A ...1 .1 I ' ' T
vi mc oiaies in a uiaiier wuere mey nave nu jurisdiction, and their assent does not even give color to our right of occupancy of their territory by Federal machinery. If it were so, where are the guarantees of the Constitution, and where the limits of our power? Is the assenting State the only one that is interested in the exercise of such a powerl Every confederate State has a right to demand that Congress shall not transcend its powers within the limits of any other State. The harmony and perfection of our system is found in the stability of our Constitution, and in the derivation of every power directly from its authority. (Mr. Preston, in his place, here suggested the de
posit act of 1836, as a precedent where the assent of the States was required.
I hat was a contract with the States, in the nature
of a grant. Other contracts have been made with particular States, for their benefit, or for the mutual benefit of both Governments. In the minds of some, perhaps even those were questionable powers. It is needless hereto advert to those arguments of high state necessity or of political equity which demanded
the restoration to the people and States, for whom it was raised, of an unexpected surplus of revenue, and some adjustment of the domain lying within the jurisdiction of sovereign States. The cases are not an
alogous with the present. Here is an act of pure
prerogative a matter which relates to the adminis
tration of this Government in its most vital part its
finances. To supply the faculties supposed to be needed, we do not refer even to our proper constituency. That constituency is the people, numbered, to be sure,
not in mass, but by classes of States, and upon a fixed ratio. Now, I put it to the Senator from Virginia, whether it would not better comport with the theorr
of our Government to refer to the ultimate sovereignty, the people, rather than to the communities of the States, who are in no sense our sovereigns? For although all powers not expressly granted are reserved by the federal Constitution to the people and to
the States, it was the people who reserved those powers, and not the States. There is a theory in this a-
mendment which would lead us to the wildest extremes. It inculcates, with the most admonitory philosophy, the truth that our functions are derived
entirely from the Constitution, where the people have spoken once and for all.
The irregularity of the proposed system is apparent
from the quotations made by the Senator frnfn Geor
gia (Mr. Berrien) from the Constitutions of several of
the States, inhibiting their Legislatures from establishing any other than a State Bank. Such an inhibi
tion is found in the Constitution of Indiana; and it is doubted by some of her best financiers and ablest lawyers, whether the Legislature of that Stata could.
compatibly with her Constitution, authorize the loca
tion of a branch of any foreign bank within her limits. It is for this reason, among others, thai the people of Indiana invoke the authority of Congress, to establish
a National Bank; there.
I shall not pause, however, to urge the thousand
views which present themselves, illustrative of the
one-sideness and decrepitude of the proposed scheme. It is the erratic and dangerous principle to which I object, the infusion of a leaven of incalculable mis
chief into our legislation; the threatened destruction of national and State balances; the surrender of a ben-
I eficent power, which derives its quality of usefulness