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Extract o. letter from Washington;-
4 can scarcely give you any accurate
impression as to the effect produced on the
friends of the administration, by the result
of the constest in Maine. They have eth.
er become so accustomed to defeat, or have
been beaten until they arc so callous that
they have learnt to conceal their true feel
ings, or they have no feelings left. They
bear the loss Cf Maine with a melancholy
sort of philosophy, which approaches the
apathy of despair; and as far as | can
Judge from their demeanor and their looks,
they are composing their minds to the
conclusion which seems inevitable, that
at the end Of four years Mr.. Van Buren,
will be left at liberty and at leisure to at.
tend 10 his farm and his concerns at
Kndcrhook, or wherever he may think
proper to seat himself down, and face
lies taper 10 its close" The effect Of The
lose Of Maine on the course of the MEM
bers from that state, may not exhibit itself
before the long session. The change has
come upon them with a paralyzing force;
it has deprived them for moment Of the
power Of determining upon their course of
action; aud they will probably return
home before they will be able TO settle
down on any precise track which they will
pursue. lflhey should come back in De-
cember instructed by the tone of public
opinion, if not in positive terms, they will
be sufficient to turn tho majority Of the
administration into a minority, q crcum.
stance devou'ly to oe wished. think
some of the Van Buren, representatives OF
Pennsylvania begin to feel uneasy as 10 the
course Of that state.
From the Nladsonan.
Thus while our defeat IN Rhode Island
is fresh in our minds, comes this nstound-
ing news from Maine, one of the strong
holds, hitherto, Of the present and late ad
mnistra,0n. 1.-THE admin lstrallon is TO be
saved, one would think that it's attention
had better be turned to the "divorcc" OF
loco focoism'' from all connection with it.
rot hor han bo .Ir,vnrcc If RI MI nd ST. nj n
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

ne o!hcers or The LIST regiment, com
minded by Col. THOMAS, and of tho Rife
,'Finru: commanded by Col. PARKER,
81 at this place on the 9Th inst. for drill
ID military discipline, and we were highly
ratified with the military spirit and bear
: Of the officers on that occasion. Ca
+ ]. w. CURTIS, from the Norwich
University. cfticla'ed as drill master. Mr..
:. evidently underst God his business, and
) Department as an officer and a gentle.
ia, plainly shew that his orders were to
: obev,d. Much credit is due to the
= ''e Inspector, Maj. Allen, (who We
'tcve is iwig from a branch of the hero
! Tlcond'roga,) for his enterprise and
1od j1hgmont in procuring the valuable
'rvcc5 Of MIR Curtis for this occasion. We
. not surprised HAT some Of the subaltern
,iccra expressed dissatisfaction with Mr..
=. r;Gid course Of discipline; while the
ID Otlic rs, Who took their stations in the
NIX. express their entire satisfaction with
system. Bot is it at all wonderful that
on Should become FESTIVE under the ope-
lion Of our present militia system. Its
!rihons nre heaped upon those least able
bear them; and then the farmers son
I'D tho labpring man, who are drawn from
eeXlrcme part of the Brigade for two
three days drill, are laughed at by every
.wyer. doctor, Justice Of The Peace, gen,
emcn loafers and all, because they do not
arch and exercise bclter--when in fact
5.y power had an instructor, and know
rsc'lcy'i is nothing about the duties OF n
@d.cr. Here is manifest injustice. II
t- state requires the services Of the clli'
aen for The public defence, let the state
'.'nish him with the necessary implements
5truct HIM in his dnty, and remunera.t
n Tor his rc,vicos. ], is high time. II
o0r op'oion, that our Legislature should d
act their attention to this subject w,
h9v" - s1G0uG army on this northern
...o '.y--our reliance is upon the stron,
arm % 'h- cjllzen soldier and although
We have no present fears Of foreign inva
,,on, vet is i, manifest that the time is no
Ils'an' when it may require the services G
good soldiers 10 protect snch of our cti
rs dare O exercise tho rights of freeme
Il, rha pole. The events of the last cleo
tia furnsh fruitful admonIlons on th
snhipct,
We earnestly hope Governor Jeniso
will bring this subject before tho legislator
. his next message, and recommend sue
, revision Of the militia law as shall secur
to The public the services of soldiers, an
90 he sane tine respect the rights Of cit
ctp2.
M.tNg.-Only two plantations that Civ
'on, fNy as, remain to be heard from
he result is majority of SIX hundred fc
,rut ,vpr tho catherine mud all Viii
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

"We venture 10 predict, that a rout more signal
and overwhelming than ever before overlook federal
whiegery in Maine, awaits them in the coming con.
test"
Such was the language Of the Albany
Argus, few days before election. Bot,
what fulflmcn! Routed
The Vanburcnl,es this quarter bear it,
however with christian resignation, and
have, on several occasions mustered a
"melancholy smile" at the alleged pos,ibu-
lily that the scattering votes might defeat
an election Such was tho import Of n
communication of Gov. Hill to his cousin
Buckingham, in this place, on Saturday.
Verify, in the emphatic language Of adver.
tisement, are 'small lavors gratefully recci.
ved." But even these are unreal. Kent is
elected, and the victory is sealed by ten
thousand Wing guns.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

At the commencement of the present
'ssion of Congress the Secretary Of the
'reasury gave official notice to the men,
RS that they could receive their pay
gold and silver, which it was presumed
ley would consider an especial favor. -
20 same Globe which contained Mr.,
,'oodhury's notice contained also q notice
om Mr. C. ]. Nodrsc, addressed to "mem-
rs Of Congress" saying that be would
y the highest premium for gold and sill.
f--which was eight or nine per cent.
=. Dlddie of Pennsylvania, it seems has
He'd upon the Secretary for an explana.
IN of The affair. and took occasion to ex.
-ess his views pretty freely on the subject
ne debate will be found on our first page,
. which we would direct the attention Of
{ reader.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

M.INg.-OnIy two p'an'allons that give
boat fNy 70, rs, remain to be heard from,
he result is a majority of six hundred for
Kent, aver tho scattering and all Wing
,Nns in which no choice was made on the
Isl ballot. The legislature will be wing
both branches.
from The Portiand Advertiser of Saturday.
The ResUH. - Once more we put the II ct
n. q record, that urpoll'lcal advcrsarles
l1v not mistake our Jorbearance and mod
ra1on for doubi or fenr We yihat the
uc-tiou Is NOW SETTLED. We re-.
ea' tuat EDWARD KENT is ELEC-
ED Governor Of Maine by q ojorty Of
.uut SIX hundred
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

A small schooner owned on the opposite
side Of The Lake, and freigh,ed with q
horse and thir'yo forty sheep, was wreck
ed few nights since of sharp-shins.-
Cargo lost.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

the House. made powerful display. lie
lifted the veil of Jacksonism from the body
politic-and such a scene of corruption
presented itself, that even the party turned
from it with adherence.
THURSDAY, Sept. 81.
We have had two speeches to day IN the
Senate, one by Mr.. Smith of Indiana. and
another by Mr.. Strange of North Carolina
The former contended that all our present
evils have risen from the removal of the de.
po-iles and the putting down OF The United
States Bank. lie spoke at considerable
length, and spoke very well II is .he first
time that he has spoken in the Senate. and
he was listened to with great respect and
attention. He is clearly. sincerely and
consistently Wing; and as he said to day,
the voice of Indiana was with him; the
voice of the west, to which the east vas
beginning to give responsive echoes, was
also with him. He gave sly and sharp
hit at Mr. Calhoun, when he SAID that some
n,lenen were 50 ingenious in their meta
physics, that they could argue themselves
into belief that what was apparent to their
common senses had no existence in locality
at all, but he spoke in truth the plain sen,i
mcn,s which he ilnbbcd from his inter
course with the people. There were pas.
sages in which he raised himself far above
the level Of an ordinary orator.
| In the House, the finance debate is going
on, and is perhaps, likely to 20 on through
the whole of the present week: after which
probably the House NAV consent TO act
upon the business which is accunulatng
on their hands. The House is beginning
to wax warm, and unless business shall be
done, will soon begin TO 81, late o'nIghts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

The GREAT PUMPKIN.--ln noticing tho
pumpkin in the horticultural exhibition yestor-
day, we stated that it was eli gh; fee, SIX inches
in diameter. 1t is said that numerous applica-
tons have been made for the article. One
man wanted it for 4 circus, another wanted 10
open school in the shell several persons
considered it an eligible position for n fancy
store, and il is ADDED that the police officers Of
the city, struck with the account, formed the
project ofpurchasing it for police s;ation--a
sort Of round house. IN which to lock up va
grants. Plans were formed also for obtaining
the grand affair for an Office for the sub Treas.
ury, should the views of the administration
obtain. Several of our New England friends,
who are ptously inclined, thought that i.
would do for a meeting house, the stem serv-
ing for steeple. And some were thinking Of
preserving it. as proper vessel to place in the
Delaware. from which to fire salute in hon.
or of the last Yankee victory. But when they
learned that we had, by idpsis pennG, given
the circumference as the diameter, il was cvi
dent that tie earncstncss OF the contest ceased.
1t is probable that our Van Buren, brethren Of
the city will purchase the article, 10 hold their
town meetings in: and we can tell them, as
somebody once said by another place, ''thcy
may 60 further and fare worse. ~. S. Ga-,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29
3 W bM 4 yr @ II O Yr
eIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 20.

CoNGREss. is now in,lma'ed that
ngrcss will adjourn on the OH October.
~ bills for Withholding the fourth install
mt, for extending the time on duty
IDS, and authorizing the issue of Treas
J notes, have passed tho Senate and are
" under discussion in the House Il of
uich it is believed will pass. The sub
asury bill is now before the Senate, and
: fate il considered doubtful. The cor
~ponlent of the Boston Atlas says the
mate will be about equally divided upon
. 1t is Of little consequence to the adj
nis,raiion, however, whether this bill
sses or not, as the system is already prac.
ally in operation, and the people must
.le the tcst of another experiment. All
% measures proposed are for the benefit
the office. holders. When these are
rried. Congress will adjourn, and "the
vernmenl" will console the people with
} sage admoniion Of the Jackass when
danced among the chickeDs--"let every
ae take care Of himself"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-09-29

"Port Of .Mithcau'ie. "-Tnis new town,
in Wisconsin Territory. also presents lts
[shpplng1 list Of arrivals ond clearanccs,
amounting, from the III to the 2lst An.
gust, to twenly.four barqnes, schooner.,
and steamboats,, from different parts Of the
Far West or Lake country. This thriving
place, scarcely fonr years old on the map.
increases literally by steam power--and
they already begin to talk in Their news
papers, some uf winch are nearly SIX
months old. of the State Of Wisconsin.
aud loWav Ierri'ory.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02

The ST Charles (Mo) Clarion of the 9th, gives the
following account OF Il most foul murder IN Lincoln
county, that state Such demons should be expelled
from society.
Fowi Murier.-We learn that most brutal murder,
attended with circumstances shockngy aggravating,
committed last Saturday evening, at place known
as kinbals grocery, Big Creek, Lincoln county.
The murdered man named Henderson, and the
murderer Foster. II seems that a week before the
murder the parties had some difficulty. the nature OF
which we have not learned On the evening above
mentioned, Henderson, who at home with his wife
and family, requested by person to walk to
the grocery Henderson accordingly left home taking
with HIM small children his AS he approach
cd the grocery, Foster who had Just OF
him in the yard and so far learn, without any
words whatever, immediately upon him with large
hunting knife, and in few minutes, inflicted no less
than etcren wounds upon his body, many Of which
mortal, and produced almost instant death There
several persons witnesses Of the scene besides the
two children. They say they not aware of what
was going forward but the children say that their
father constantly crying out that Foster muir
derng him. and that they the CLEAN of the knife
the moonlight every time 1t was drawn from their fathers
body. To tie children one of whom ten years
old, it sene Of agony and horror beyond the power
Of language /, describe. After the murder Foster was
in and of the grocery several times. The body lay
IN the yard not being received into the house until the
next day, and there watched by two of the
by-s,audsrs, who were moved by the pcous spectacle
of the weeping Of the two children, and who kept off
the dogs and hogs that ready fastcn upon the
corpse. Next day. some persons at distance hearing
OF the affair repaired to the Of the murder, and
took care to lave the body buried Henderson has left
wife and four small children Foster has not, tina, we
learn, been yet apprchended.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02

al have always borne testimony to Mr.. Bidde's Ia
Tents and general fitness for his station. Our fate
encounter very different circumstances, and the re-
suits necessarily very different am very sure,
however, that he has made larger profits for the stock
holders than should have done under equal crcum
stances have always been of opinion that Bank Of
the United States neither would ought TO be per-
mitted, to conduct its business with view to the
largest possible profits, and therefore, should probably
have done a more limited business. As to the late
bank Of the United States, have but very general
tions of its Transactions since | resigned have been
principally struck with the extent Of them
casions had interest in it. II any occasion sup
posed its to be wrong, felt that it would he
Liberal aud he indicate III me- to become critic Of
the conduct of my II the struggles Of the
bank to be rechar,ered, my opinion against it, as
in fact it was nevertheless Silent The relations
IN which had stood to it forbade 10 manifest oppo-
ston to it, in any way or in any degree 1t is row
more, and | am free to declare that | am opposed to
national bank in any shape always believed it to be
unconstitutional and my experience and observation
have satisfied me that it is nexpedient unnecessary
aud dangerous. LANoDoN CHEvEs.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02

The U. S. sloop Of War Vandalia Commodore Thos
Crabb, arrived at Pensacola the 18th instant, from
Vera Cruz-from which port she sailed on the Sd inst
slip from the Office of the Mobile Register mentions
the arrival thS4r, the following day, his way
Washington, Of Mr. RoBERT GRgENHow. a passenger
in the Nandaia, who had been despatched by 90
,crnment, with important communications for that Of
Mexico. He tclt the city ofMexco the Both OF July
last, at which time all Tranquil throughout the in
terror as far as publicly known. SANTA ANNA was
quietly residing al his plantation, Manga dc Clavo
Vera Cruz the rumor respecting tho despatch OF troops
to apFrehend him Is consequently nnioundcd,
Mr. GREENfow relates that when about to leave
JaiaPa, at O'Clock on the morning Of the cd instant,
violent earthquake occurred, which, his arrival at
Vera Cruz, hc learned had caused much danger TO the
city, and produced the utmost CONSERVATION among It's
inhabitants, many Of whom took refuge board OF the
shipping IN the harbor. The shock felt on board
OF the Nondala. about which il occasoned much agl
taton Of the water, aud shook The chain cables The
Nandala remained for twenty days at anchor in the
narrow pass between the island Of Sacrcos aud the
main land-and her enjoyed better health III that
situation, than at any other period Of the cruise, al
though the yellow fever was raging IN the city.
1t added that there is prospect of invasion OF
Tcxas.-BaR. American.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02
From the Cincinnati Republican
THE PROPOSED BANK CONVENTION.

The proposition emanating from the Richmond En-
quirer TO hold convention Of the various Banking In
slituons of the United States very iavorably
received by mat ty Of the most influential democratic
papers Of the Union. The Banks OF New York which
were the first suspend, happy to observe
first to adopt in pursuance to this Proposition
to suggest plan Of calnga Convention OF Bank Dele
gates deliberate upon measures preparatory 10 the
resumption Of specie payments at some practicable
period.
The Madisonian, the administration paper says,
/" the more we reflect this subject the better
satisfied with the cxpedlency aud utility Of the mea-
sure" and makes very eloquent and iocibe appeal in
favor of carrying out the proposition We wonder If
our Cincinnati Banks will respond to tho call. We
wonder if they will avail themselves Of this opportunity
to clear their characters from the mputaion OF dshon
esty and dishonor We wonder il they will join IN with
their New York brethren and assist in restoring public
confidence, public tranquility and national prosperity
Nous perr0n.
We agree perfectly with the Madisonian.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02

alter ighting desperately Tor time, found tie
Sioux in too large force. All that could retreat
ed out Of the camps and took position back Of small
rise, within gun shot Of their camps, and kept up the
firing as long as our ammunition lasted We then
treated TO camps where we had left and
children, bringing thirteen wounded with us, and leaving
eleven killed OH the field
NV Father, am Of the wounded and expect never
to you again. ! have followed your advice, and
have done the best could for my nation and do NOT
fear 10 de"
We have, with the greatest difficulty, reached our
village and brought in wounded and fear that many
Of our people viii die Of hunger.
My Father, have more to say.
WAU-COSH-AU-SHE,
Principal War Chie( Of the Fores.
The following the names Of the killed and
wounded
Killed -Musquaposeto, Old Bear, Mashenn, Po-
shck's Brother Saketonapeso, Piamauskes Son, Ksik
exc, Musquata, Savawvauke, Waubeshecguamsck,
Counai Crows son, Keohem, Waupelocau, Waupesk-
caiecai.
Wunded-Wau-cosh-au she, Cainomsco, chiefs
both mortaly; Alemoonequa, Apelcaupe, Poshetone-
tuck, Puseke, Jamowsss, Owesup, Cuccunmeso Mes
quapose, Messhoicoosa, Cainesque, Coinoshone. !.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02

From the Utica Obserrer
The subloned extract is from late number OF the
Washington Globe. We are glad to see the charges Of
ultralsm made against that press denied in such PLAN
terms, and hope to them repealed by what
emphatic than denals-the general OF the raper
itself It's conduct has in opinion nearly lost the
friends OF the administration majority in the House Of
Representatives, and has staggered the confidence Of
democrats every where In truth, press conducted
would soon rum any administration, and high time
that the sentiments Of the people should be expressed
and understood on that point There is no doub, that
IN tins part OF the country the Of the Globe very
generally condemned AS It has now stopped short in
ITS vrucnt abuse OF the business interests classes and
institutions Of the country let maintain that position
until the people be satisfied that j, VIII not again
turn and rend them Let il hold and prove lis sin.
certy by an uniform couse, and let that course be IN
accordance with the OF the country. II is but
knawlng file to go against it.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02

ToaAroks.--This yegstabl. is an u,ln eIsal layorte
Is brought TO the table Ia varieties Of preparation not
to be enumerated and the ply sicans with one accord
agree that Is not nnoxiousthey allow t TO be health
full Hence great attention is paid TO lis cultivation,
and varieties Of character have been introduced
Among them, the round and smooth saifron in addition
to the lighter red, Of the conformation Increase
~ size has also been made desidoratum and we have
recently some notices OF success in this particular
IN our exchange papers. Yesterday Mr. PIessly Kemp
er brought two INTO our office, Of superior size One
weighed pound, full weight; the other weighed a
pound and two ounces Both were fully rpe perfectly
whole and sound. and twin products Of the same
stem, which produced several others, weighing half
pound and upwards.
BY the way, We find the following ia the Wheeling
Times -" The tomato ioiH renore slams of ink and
rohai Is commonly called iron rust,' from linen II
is really very useful vegetable OF the greatest
uxures that finds its way to our Market and highly
conducive to health"-Cin Gas.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02
MOB-LAW IN ILLINOIS.

ST. LocIs. Aug. %
Destruction Of the Abolition newspaper office IN Alton,
Illinois.
We learn from Alton, that the materials Of the OBJ
Office, in that town, completely destroyed
by party Of the citizens, Monday night last be.
ten aud twelve O'clock For several weeks past,
the editor Of the Observer had been repeatedly warned
first by public meeting Of the citizens, and afterwards
by conferences Of committee with him, and by many
Of the citizens, that the course he pursuing would
bring upon him the indignation Of the people and the
destruction Of his establishment. He would not, il
seems stop change his course, and accordingly he
has been made to suffer for his obsnacy.
The party by whom the act consummated met
Mr.. LoygJoy before the demolition Of the Office and
disposed 10 iBiict upon his person gross in
dignity but upon his appealing to them in suppl
eating tones, to be spared, account Of his family,
they suffered him to pass unframed On their approach
to the Office they found it GUARDED by numbers Of the
Abolitionists Their measures however were speedily
taken and, availing themselves of the protection of
wall in the neghborhood of the building they poured
yoey Of stones upon the persons and about the Office
One received severe blow upon the head, and
then the office abandoned. Fifty or sixty stands
Of arms found in the officc--an attack having
been for time anticipated; but of them
used. These demolished The press
then broken into pieces and every description Of
material scattered in the streets and elsewhere. While
the work going on the bell of OF the churches
was ruDg one oil ana tnree or 1Our
hundred citizens of the town collected upon the
spot but they evnced disposition TO interfere in the
affair.
We have every reason to believe that Mr. Lovejoy,
in his course, has counter to the wishes of vast
majority Of the citizens Of Alton He has undoubtedly
violated the most solemn pledges, upon this very sub
ect made after the establishment of the Observer
in that town; and in doing so, has in some manner
justified the harsh which taken against
him We are truly sorry that they were made necessary
by his indiscreet course.-Rep