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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-14
THE OLD DOMINION.

We are happy to receive evidences from
various quarters of Virginia, assuring us, that
the high position of her leading Senator will
be triumphan,ly sustained.
Our first page contains the proceedings OF a
large meeting held at Charlottesville, at which
series of sterling resolutions were passed,
and the course Of Messrs Rives and Garland
at the late session were approved. We un-
derstand that Gen. Gordon, formerly Wing
member of Congress, from that district, was
present at the meeting, and claimed to be the
author of the Sub-reasury scheme and sup
porter of the Administration. The senti-
ments of The meeting were decidedly against
him, and opposed to his scheme.
We learn from Mr.. MAsoN's district that,
that gentleman will also be fully sustained by
his constituents Taking together all the in
formation we CLEAN from various quarters,
and the recent triumphant election Of Mr..
Sherrard CONSERVATIVE in Frederick coun-
ty we feel quite confident in assuring our
friends that old Virginia is sound, and that
whenever an opportunity is presented, she
will show to the world that Mr.. Riues is Sus-
tanned at home.
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their turn haviny receveilarge IN .a.s bat
at sight thereof the Sons" dispersed The riot act
was read, and the royal regiment was ordered out TO
parade the streets supported by the artillery, but
nothing happened TO give them employment
About six o'clock the loyalists took il into their
heads TO attack the house of Mr. Papineau, but were
restrained lnot easily by their leaders. The Office
OIL the Vindcator they would not spare; the types,
paper, and every thing movable were thrown into
the streets.
Magistrates with troops were stationed, through
the night, al various points but nothing farther
happened-N Y. Com. ADJ.
AFFANs IN CAsADA.-The Montreal Herald of
Nov. 4, says "A gentleman who came from ST.
Johns yesterday forenoon, informs US that several
persons sat up all night TO protect the Custom House
in of attack, band of rufans had threat
ened TO demolish IL, and at the same time compel
Mr.. McCrea, the collector, 10 resign his commission
as a magistrate. The country from ST. Johns to
Oldesiown and Naperville &C. is In state of great
excitement, and upwards of forty officers of milita
have had their poles cut down, and been forced TO
resign their commissions Captain Doucet had his
pole cut down. was dragged out of his bed, forced TO
walk along the pole and cheer for Papineau. Major
MGinnis and his family have been obliged to leave
their hous,, and so has a Mr.. Dudley Flower and
many others Some Swiss missionaries, preacher
and widow lady who keeps school at Grand line,
have been obliged to flee for their lives. Pieces of
firewood are thrown through the windows of houses,
by one of which MI. FeeI wss seriously wounded.
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RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTs.-We under
stand that the banks of Baltimore have acceded TO
the proposition first started by the New York banking
Institutions for the holding Of meeting in that city
on the 9Th instant for the purpose of celebrating
upon the means and the time of resuming specie pay
ments The condition of our banks is such that let
the resumption come when il may, they are prepared
for it, But, we not altogether certain that very
early resumption would comport with the interests
of the community. 1t would be- unavoidably and
necessarily, attended with curtailment for time,
of the facilities which necessary to keep open the
channels of trade and commerce But notwithsand-
ing this if an early resumption be considered wise
and polite, hope it win be resolved upon warily
and in full concert that ample notice ofthe day upon
every one of the banks Of the country will mature
such measures to render il certain that the arrival
of that day will not find them unprepared. The
shock once over-confidence once restored-and all
will be well-Boh Chr0a.
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FROM FLORIDA.

Sr. AUGUSTINE, Oct. %.
The following is list Of the principal chiefs
and warriors, whose capture We mentioned in our
last:
Yose-ya-hola, Co-a-hajo, Pow-as-hajo, John Ca
valio, Noco-so-si a-hola, Emathla CLANCY, Cohi-lo
clue-hajo, doctor, j and Hastono-mcco
Yose-ya-hola, is the true Indian aPpellation, as
given by the interpreter, Of the noted chief Powell
The capture of these chiefs has by no means
increased the friendly feelings of the Indians, to-
wards u.s. II is generally expected that there will
be some hard fighting, and that they will be render
ed more desperate than ever. Even those now in
our hands seem to doubt that they will be sent out of
the country, as we have been informed.
On Monday, twenty-nine Indians, squaws, and
negroes, were captured near Fort Peyton, and
brought to town, and on Wednesday family of five
Indians were taken These are probably the last of
the retinue of those chiefs who came to hold the
"talk" They gave no information of any others
coming in. There are now LAT Indian and negro
prisoners confined in the fort.
Brig Gen. Hernandez, with force of about 400
men, marched south on Thursday morning last
This may be termed the opening of the campaign.
This campaign will be a vigorous one, Judging
from the active preparations making in all quar-
ters Gen. Jesup is determined TO end the war if
possible and at all hazards; and if matured plans,
fresh troops, ample supplies, energy and perseve-
rance, will accomplish desirable an end, il will
be done. The eyes of all are now turned upon him
with intense anxiety His country holds him as one
Of her treasures trembling for his success and fear
ing for his failure.
The steamboat Ockmulgee, from Savannah,
brought, part of her cargo, six fortified barges
to be used in navigating the shoal and narrow rivers
in the ensuing campaign.
It is stated that two horses was stolen from Fort
Peyton, on Thursday night last BY an Indian, and
driven as far as the IA mile post where they were
overtaken and brought back.
Major General Jesup is now in this city.
Brig. Gen EuStis has arrived at Black Creek.
Col. Harvey returned to this city on Monday last
from Washington.
Within three weeks past we understand an ex-
press rider between Micanopy and Fort King has
been murdered by Indians as Is supposed.
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From The Onondaga, IN. " Sfando

y
"A year ago neither friends nor foes deemed it
possible that Mr.. Van Burens election to the Presi-
dency could be contested with shadow of a hope of
success that his administration of the government
would not be triumphantly sustained. What have
we seen in that short perodl Why was he elected
but by the 400 majorityin Pennsylvania and scarce
an election has occurred since, in which the demo-
cracy have not sustained loss total defeat. De-
mocratic States formerly decided against the Bank,
are now in the opposition and as decidedly for the
Bank.
Indiana, short time since, was opposed to the
Bank by 5000 majority is now in its favor by ma
jority of 1900.
Ohio, with q electoral votes, formerly against the
Bank, is now for it,
Tennessee, General Jackson's own State, formerly
unanimously opposed to the Bank, has recently de-
clared in its favor by majority Of 70, 600.
North Carolina, formerly against the Bank, is now
represented in one branch of the National LegSla-
ture by Bank delegation.
Maine, democratic Maine has just lost majority
of ten thousand, and elected Wing Governor and
Legislature.
Rhode Island has enrolled herself among the bank
advocates by majority of 1000.
These results have already taken place. What
better have any to expect in the elections
yet TO be holdenl Is there CLEAN of hope for Con-
necticutl Can we recover New Jersey, once oppoS-
ed to the Bank, now in its favor Has not the bank,
sylvanial Is Georgia administration State 2 Can
the majority of $40 Louisiana sustain themsevesl
Is Illinois for MIR. Van Buren, or General Harr-
son 2
Again. Look at Congress There the admins
tration maintains divided ascendancy. In the Sc
nate, we see some of its ablest and strongest men,
marking out an independent course for themselves.
Indeed, If the Wing legislatures adopt the democra-
tic principle of instruction, do not perceive how
we are to retain even nominal majority for much
longer period. And the House is nearly balanced
that strict party measure stands but dubious
chance of success"
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MIR. cLARK,s LETTER.

The Cherry Valley IN. Y.,) Gasette, Gan Admins
tration paper) says:
Although we have not the pleasure of personal
acquaintance of Mr. Clark, we know him well by
reputation, and we, from all can learn consider
him frank, honest, fearless and respectable man.
We differ from him as it respects some OF his views,
but believe him to be perfectly sincere and guile
less
Mr. Clark has been a straightforward, consistent
frank, and honest supporter of General Jackson and
Mr. Van Buren, and we are not among the number
of those who will now impugn his motives, because
he differs from the majority of the friends of the
vet open for discussion. The President it will be
recollected, invited discussion these very sub
iectS.
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MASONIC.

The annual communication Of the Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons," of the
District of Columbia, was held at Masonic Hall, in
the city of Washington, on Tuesday the 7th day of
November A. d. 1887; A. L. 1897. The meeting
was favored with the presence Of several ofthe oldest
past Grand Officers OF the District and representa-
lions from the following subordinate Lodges, viz
Columbia, No. 3, DR. F. l.. CRAMMER X. w. M.
Naval, No. A. Capt. M. DOVE,
Potomac, No. 5, JOHN MYERs,
Lebanon, No. Z, JOHN PuRDY,
Evangelical, No 8, JAMES JACK, !"
New Jerusalem No. 9, w. w. BILLING, and
M w Grand Master
tram, No. 10, JoHN n. MouLDEa, Esq " and
w Past Grand Masters.
Vpon the application Of Bros T. c.. CooTE, and
JoHN s. MEuAN, Esqrs and others, II was ordered
that the charter of Federal lodge No J." which
had been relnquShed al the last annual meeting, IN
consequence of its depressed situation be returned
to the applicants the prospects Of that lodge pehg
now most favorable and suspicious
The reports of the several committees, especially
the Committee on Correspondence, were hlghly
satisfactory and encouraging, aordng strong indi-
cations that the preudccs and erroneous impressions
on the minds of some of the unniated are fast yield
ing To the more noble liberal and patriotic senti-
ments which govern the great majority Of the People.
in this aland of the free and home Of the brave"
Afler the usual business was disposed Of, the
Grand Lodge proceeded to elect officers for the en-
suing masonic year after which il appeared The FOL
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From the B,oome County Courier, Van Buren, name,

From the Broome County Courier, Van Buren, paper
LEVI d. SLAMM, AND ROBERT TOWNSEND, ia
These individuals the term isapplicable to them
have been placed in nomination for the Assembly
by the Democratic party in the city of New York
The Argus, we are sorry TO perceive, dssents from
the nomination, and hints that the candidates are not
what they should be; but we submit whether the
admonition is not rather too late in the daya lock-
ing of the door after The horse is stolen murmurng
at the inevitable effects and consequences, while the
causes have been suffered TO operate nnmOlested-
We are sorrowed that our contemporary has been si-
lent while this eanker has been for months gna,cing at
the root that il has stood by al The burial in cha
racer which leftitdoubtful whether il was " mourn
er or spectator" The ONCE PROUD DEMocRAcY OF
THE Cry OF New YoRK HAVE ATTENDED THEIR own
FUNERAL THEIR SELF RESPECT HAS GONE DOWN THE
STREAM, AND THIS LAST ACT BEasTIaLTY Is
PERFECT KEEPING We grieved at period when
the evil might have been averted--we raised our
feeble voice, but Il fell upon ears as duh as death
We foresaw that this day of DEEP AND BURNING SHAME
STORE FOR Us, AND PRAYED THAT IT MIGHT PASS
BY; but we we're assured that we were under bank
influence, and that they only carrying out the
principles of the administration We feel morti-
fed and Inundated, but cheered by the refec-
ton that Qhough to no purpose our energies have
been devoted against the loathson,c amalgamation
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From The Hartfort (Ct.) Patriot and Democrat.


We observe with surprise that most of the Wing
papers apply the respectful epithet of Loco Eoco
Unfortunately TO the republican party and endea-
to make their readers believe that the ichOe party
LceUe The heresies of this faction. Such perversion
OF the truth should at once be exposed, and we
inclined to believe that il the federaliss were sin
cerely opposed, as we are, to Loco F0coism, they
would not thus apply such an opprobrious epithe to
Republicans-for, in the language of cotemporary
it unfortunately and invariably happens, that every
cognomen which the federaliss use, becomes honor
able or disgraceful, inversely to the purpose for
which they apply it, The once glorious name Of
Wig has been rendered odious and unpopular by
being assumed their political title and the tainted
epithet of Loco F0co, will soon become highly mel
lifuous and respectable, by being applied by them in
derision TO the republican party and its candidate"
The great mass of the democratic party detest the
doctrines of Loco Focosm equally with those Of
Federalism. This the federal wing papers well
know, and therefore all attempts to identify the
Democracy with the one or the other is unprincipled
and dishonest. The federal wing papers know, or
should know, that the principles of the democratic
party do not tend to destroy society or war against
order-but on the contrary that they seek to esta-
bsh order on the immutable basis of justice and
truth, to build up and perfect society in the right
exercise of every power that can promote the public
happiness. The honest votaries Of democracy never
seek "to divide society into classes to array the
country against the city, the farmer against the mer
chant the poor against the rich but on the contrary
they are constantly endeavoring to conciliae the
protection of every right with the free and happy
development of society in harmony with the spirit of
the age and the genius of our institutions"
With such objects-such an tend and aim" before
the democracy of the country, how supremely ridic
ulous and absurd is it for party, claiming to be
opposed 10 Loco Fbcois to charge its baneful here
sizes upon pure and honest democrats, who are en-
phatically friends of order, lovers of right con-
servatives of truth"
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DoUaH.TY ERROR.

We wonder that any body should ever have been so
slack baked, to have metamorposed John Randophs
cutting be Of " DOE faces" into dough-" faces Why,
any old hen would know the difference A DOE is a
very timid animal, and the orator Of Roanoke was
characterisng timid politicians; hut pray what is
slough" AFRAID of not even Zantppe herself! who
hen-pecked her husband, as an old hen would peck
dough. We hope nobody will be guilty Of coughing
this offence again though even the charming FANNY
KExBLE the matchless Julia Of the Hunchback, should
command them, in all the agony Of love and despair
!" DOUGH it," G..
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Nov. 10, 1887.

NOV III, 100 T.
DEAR SR Radicalism in high places, and desruc-
tiveness in io,o-can do no more
The Empire State LOST, irretrievably LOST to the
administration! The Loco-Focos are routed epery
where. The Wings have elected sufficient number
Of Members of Assembly, already heard FROM to
give them MAJORITY of that body, and think 1t
highly probable that they will have majority IN
joint ballot.
Our respected Chief Magistrate, will, trust, fol-
low the indications of public sentiment, and abandon
his theories Alas for that party that but yes
terday could stand againstthe world" trust that
the day has not come (but much fear it has) when,
Bulwer says in his late work, Ernest lMaArauers)
leading politicians will be doomed to that most
bitter Of all curses, the that comes too late"
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A second letter from the Hon. F? o. J..
SAITH, Member Of Congress, from Maine.
will be found in our columns. commencing on
the first page. majority Of the people Of
Maine, we have no doubt will sustain the sem
timents Of Mr.. Smith, and we are happy to
enrol so able reasoner amongst those who
sustain the views, it has fallen TO our lot, hum
bly, to advocate.
We perceive that the Eastern Argus, dis
SCENTS from his positions, without however at
tempting to refute them.
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WAR ON THE FRONTIER OF MssoURI.-The st.
Louis Republican Of the LIST instant gives some
difficulties with the Usage Indians on the Missouri
border. These Indians are settled on tract Of
land which adjoins our Western State line, and
lately have moved down upon the line. They are
represented to be in very destitute and starving
condition, and on several occasions have killed the
cows and hogs of the settlers to assauge their hunger
1t is alleged that they have crossed the line. From
these allegations, orders have been issued to drive
them from the State line, and il is stated that the
2fth ult., the troops under the command Of Major
General Lucas and Brgadier General Almond,
from Jackson and Saline counties to set out for
the place where the Indians have encamped Ii was
the purpose of General Lucas to induce them TO re-
move peaceably if he could, but forcibly if ne
ceSSary. ' :. ....."
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SENATOR TALLMADGE.

We know not in what terms to speak Of
the triumphant position in which this gentle
man stands before the country.
Amids, the taunts and jeers of the uliraists,
the threats Of the Globe, the Indifference and
ambiguous givings out of the Albany Argus,
and the revilings of that prince of destruc-
tives the N. Y. Evening Post, Mr.. Tallmadge
stood manfully up and forewarned the admi-
nistration of the very results which has now
overwhelmed them with defeat and shame.
In the Senate and out Of the Senate, in public
and in private, he went forth as beacon
light to the administration, imbued with the
spirit Of prophecy, and foretold and FORE
warned them, that, # they persisted in encou-
raging the ultratsts, and in urging the Sub
Treasury scheme, they Mould annihiiate the
party, that brought them into power. How
signally has his prophecy been fulfilled The
country is saved-bat where is the party p
in New York, for which Mr.. Tallmadge
pleaded, it seems to be almost exterminated.
The course he took, with those who had the
independence to act with him, will be in all
future time source Of pride and graduation
OF the members Of the House there was
but one from New York, Hon. J. c. CLARK,
who voted to lay the Sub Treasury bill on
the table. He did not believe his constitu-
ents were prepared for it. How abundanty
are his convictions confirmed! He will now
be cheered by the reflection, that Though to
no purpose) his best energies were devoted
to avert the evils impending over the Admit
nistration. One of our contemporaries, at least,
perhaps two, may read in the chapter he has
furnished to the world, the agency they may
boast in producing this revolution.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
NEw-YoRx, Nov. Q, 1887.

NEWLY DIRK, Nov 3, 1871
The result of our City Election, I'prcdieted, is
DEFEAT, and worse than defeat to the party
The Wings have succeeded by about 1900 majority.
This is the result of the and untried ExpEDiENT
As far as heard from in the State, the LocOF0eos
in contemplate minority, and even our best nom-
nations will in many instances fail to insure sue
cess, SO deeply impressed are the PEOPLE with the
destructive nature of the proposed by the
general administration
In Westchester, Orange, Duchess and Ulster
countless as far as ascerained, the Wings have in
creased their vote to an alarming extent and if l am
not much mistaken in the signs that are so far exhi-
bited the Wings will carry nearly if not fully, a
majority Of the House of Assembly
The following is the result far 1t is positively
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The following translation of public notice given
in the Turkish Gazette, permitting the expectation
of grain from the Empire of Turkey, has been
transmitted to the Department of State by the
Charge Afaires of the United States al CONSTANT
nople under date Of LIST Of August.-Globc.
REBIULAKBER b. 1253-JULY IL, 1897.
II being evident at all times agriculture has fur
nished mankind with the first necessaries Of life,
and that it has been the basis Of prosperity and
source of the well being OF the people OF all coun-
tries, il cannot be doubled that those whe devote
themselves to it will not only acquire competence,
but may become rich.
The people of the Ottoman Empire are known as
neglectful of this profession, and among the
of this negligence it has been perceived that the
principal one is the prohibition to export abroad
the surplus remaining after the quantity Of grain
required for the capital has been collected,
The benevolent views of His Highness have
always originated in regard for the prosperity of
his Empire and the extension Of the commerce of
his people His Highness has therefore, declared
By kkaai sheriff that in future, afer the aforemcn-
toned requisition for the capital and army, (Which
will be made at moderate prices,) cuivators may,
without obstruction from any one dispose of the
surplus TO whom, and at whatever price they may.
This act of imperial concession has been made
known 10 the inhabitants of His Highness' Empire
by an imperial frman
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MIR. WHITNEY

Commenced a series of letters in our last
States.
The present letter answers fully the charge
that he represented "interests antagonist to
those of the Treasury Department" and will
richly repay an attentive perusal.
The next article will review and explain
the history of the. financial transactions of the
last few years between the Treasury and the
Deposite Banks, and furnish an ample reply
to the allegations that the banks have been
guilty of "perfdy and treachery."
In giving publicity to these letters, we feel
that we are aiding in illustrating portion of
our history, which will always be memorable
in the annals of our country We alude to
the suspension of specie payments by the
banks in May last, and the universal disorder
of monetary affairs. The peculiar relation
which Mr.. Whitney bore to the banks, and
the Treasury Department throughout the his
tory of the Deposite system, has given him
power to enlighten the country upon that sub.
Jcct, such as we believe no other gentleman
possesses. He deals however with recorded
facts, and enters in no degree into that field
whlchis properly shut from the world by the
shield OF private confidence. The subject is
treated with commendable moderation but
win irresistible strength We take the &C.
'as'on TO add that, the developments he makes,