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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
From the N. Orleans Com. Bulletin

The plan proposed, Of calling convention Of all
the banks represented by delegates from each, is GER
tainly a iudcious one In conference between SO
many men of long experience and skill in business,
drawn together from all quarters Of the Union there
would be great encouragement TO hope for success
full result to their deliberations They could at least
resolve TO resume specie payments on certain spe-
cited day, which act alone would exercise happy
influence on the market and the transactions of do
mestic exchange by holding forth the promise OF
better state of things
What day should be fixed upon as the commence
ment of paying specie, is question that may give
rise to difference OF opinion. Some have recon-
mended the first Of March as the most convenient
season BY that period the crops of the present
year will have been carried to market and the pro-
ceeds returned back TO the producer. The agncul-
tural revenue of the country, the source Of our
greatest wealth, and on which our main reliance is
placed for ability to discharge foreign debts and oa
accounts is then made between those engaged in the
different departments Of trade and industry, and mo-
ney be more abundant than at any other season For
these reasons time probably could be selected more
favorable to the resumption Of specie payment than
the first of March. From what has been stated by
the organs Of the banks on this subject there can be
little doub but that this will be the dale fixed upon
The hearty and vigorous cooperation OF the mer-
chants and business men with the banks, may go
very far towards securing this important object and
might by such combination of effort, avail in res
torng confidence in the solvency of these institutions
and establishing their credit upon sound basis
The season for some decided action has arrived
The public are prepared for the event and expect it,
and any further delay will only further prolong the
present state of uncertainty and disquietude.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24


thatwe have ALLEN into the warshipof strange gods,
III = abandop the idoiatTofS styias TO retraes ne
pafA ~ error pcrsaeaee ~ IL is faiaify The
ne a succeeding election must RESULT decisivey we
shall either recover the position have lost or The
whole power OF the State will pass into The hands Of
our antagonists. We have often heard the warning
that revolutions do not go Backwards and the full
exercise of all our tact and discretion will be needed
10 prevent the record of new example in aesialion
Of the aphorism. Much--very much, and perhaps
every thing depends upon the policy which shall be
adopted by the State and general administrations, Of
the opening OF the approaching sessions Of the Legs
latiye bodies of each. The Messages OF the PIesi-
dent and Governor viii be looked for with absorbing
interest Neither of them should be made up without
due consultation and the most profound elaboration
We wish IL were possible 10 procure q Stale Con
veniion Of the leading and intelligent men OF the
party, sometime in December who might take upon
themselves the recommendation OF proper course,
TO be pursued during the existing crisis II might
lead 10 the happiest consequences. But IN the aD-
Of any such proceeding for tie concentration
of public sentiment To guide future action u viii
not be amiss TO enlon upon our republican friends
every where the cultivation of better spirit OF bar-
Inony and concession than has distinguished our
party for past year Measures Of doubtful utility
should cease to be urged in an Ibrary manner, and
bered that 'every difference Of opinion is not
difference of principle" The republican party,
though defeated is not destroyed. twill stand frmly
to its post of duty and prepare for the next conflict
with undiSmayed confidence. Its recuperative ener-
gies have been tested heretofore and again, with
careful organization Of its materials, and the pro-
per Observance of its ancient usages and landmarks,
il will go forth to battle with new vgor and enthu-
siasm and victory will perch upon It's banner.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
From The Poushkeepsie Nv. ~ Jown1

foUghhecpsie ~
Men stroye To see who could be oudest in their de-
nunciations Of Banks-suspension laws pronounc
cd frauds the people, and some had the hardhood to
declare unqualified opposition under any circumstances
Even the President Of the United States advised by
the hard money promscrs TO recommend scheme for
the collection and disbursement Of the public revenue,
utterly variance with the best interests oil the people,
and calculated impair the credit, If not entirely to
destroy the State Institutions with which the interests
of all who have any thing to lose are most closely idcn-
tilted. ~
With this last step, the thinking part of the
nifty became alarmed, had frequently warned our
readers would be the They began to fear that
business interests would be unsettled, that old land
marks about to be destroyed, that politicians were
bent sacrifice Unpopular nights IN order to strength
en- the government and settle themselves firmly IN pow
er We frequently and oft called party friends
to dess and beware, lest in their efforts to sustain
themselves, they might the popular Indignation,
and lose the ascendancy which they strove to render Sc
cure. Our efforts however, were In vain When we
told them the people needed small bills they needed
| no,-when we urged them to cease their war upon
hanks they accused Of foy-and when we told them
the people were opposed to the SubTeasury schemes,
they laughed But now look at the political
| map Our predictions have proved true. State after
State has fallen off from the Administration, and the
result in New York shows the force Of the popular will
II tells tale Of party triumph, for party lines
have been broken but it exhibits the sovereignty OF the
people, who have thus cmphaticaly denounced untred
expedients and spoken out decidedly against new light
doctrines They fear innovation by quack politicians,
and are go with the institutions that have
heretofore been osered and in the track that has thus
far led to degree of prosperity unparalleled IN the
history Of countries no older than ours.
The will Of the people is known, What shall be our
course We answer, abandon untred expedcnts
Return old landmarks Leave off legislatng for the
government, and let the good Of the people be the OBJ
lect in view II democratic Legislators will do this, the
people will sustain them. II democratic President
will yield to the popular voice, all will be WELL and the
cloud that has obscured the Of democracy, will pass
away r. however, he dsregards the voice ofthe sove
reign people, he has the warnings of his friends, We
fear his must set, and the madness Of opposition
schemers reign in its stead
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
From Ii. Cherry Yalley IN. ~ Ga.e.le, Mey. Is.

The causes Of The result of the Eiceiion Of these
there combination, which produced state OF ex
citenent among opponents and IN some places, an
apathy among friends which could neither be resist
ed or overcome. We have not time at present to 20
into detail on the subject We win only briefly hint at
few Of the causes and future day, should find
leisure 90 more into detail The following Is beiey
cd among the most prominent ones:
l. Nine years unparalleled prosperity 10 the party
and the country.
details Of system. Of currency, and o collecting and
disbarsing The reuenus Of The country.
g. The overwhelming maJortes IN many counties last
year
A. The difficulties attendant on the selection Of
didatcs in each county for sheriff and clerk.
B. Too great proncness TO censure those political
friends who differed from the absorbing topics Of
the day.
6 A misunderstanding OF each others propositions
for alternating curing the acknowledged evils which
exist. M .~s
7. The proneness OF our whole population, at the
present day, to agitaie subject with bad temper,
rather than to discuss il coolyt
g. The refusal or omission of other States to coope-
rate with in the suppression OF small bills; and
the consequent flooding with small trash from
abroad.
O. The startling theories in political economy, civil
polity and in morals put forth by some men calling
themselves democrats.
TO- The Endorsement, by portion OF the city de-
mocracy; at Tammany Hall, of Fanny Wrghtism, by
the nomination of Sldmm and others.
H. The encouragement held out to- and the cheer
ing on by press in New York. Of such men as were
seeding from the democracy in the different counties
l2 The successful objects Of our opponents in
making portion Of our friends falsely believe, that
the message was agrarian
L. The uhraism displayed in some of the resolu-
tons passed many Of the county meetings. especially
those choose delegates the senatorial conventions
a. The proneness Of The ,choe population 10 uirdis
in every hing.
l5 The rallying. by our opponents, of their whole
force and the staying away OF very large portion OF
our voters .@.< ".-.%ss
l6 The great number Of floating persons who
always hang around the camp Of victorious political
pary but generally desert soon as danger approach
es, especially if they have gorged themselves cith
Offices or al the public Treasury. j.
We could swell this enumeration Of reasons to still
greater extent but our limits viii not permit. This
brief sketch Of only part Of them will admonsh every
friend to genuine democracy Of the necessity Of the
cultivation Of racrna feelings, Of mutual concessions.
Of an adherence the old principles Of faith, OF the
folly OF attempting introduce into the party any nelc
tests Of membership, of unrng vigilcnce and Of en-
orgetic action. #
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24

New York BaNKs.-The monthly statement of
the New York banks on the first Of November, has
just been published The following are the princi-
pal items, which compared with the statements
on the first Of June, (he first report after the susren-
sion of specie PAYMENT and first of October
June l. 1887 Oct l. Nov. |.
Loans & dis 61,39l 800 5s,39I,999 5669l,276
Specie, 2,SO2,3l3 2,933, lU9 3I2s,3ls
Circulation, 4,9f0,49S 1913 9,l45 l5,lo4, Io2
Due canal fund, 3,052, $50 2,709,6A 2,426,745
:" Y. s. Treas. 4,l43,3s9 5l6,9s7 goo 3o6' l6 q
State Urea. 2,l52,952 s76633 299,lT
Indy deprs. l4,5l6,sl3 l6,779,s97 l6,272,O9
Showing decrease of loans and discounts within
the month of October of 81 100 723; an increase OF
specie of $l95, 400; an increased circulation OF
si5 557; and payments TO the U. S. Treasury OF
ss2l0773, to the canal fund 1882, s79 TO the State
Treasurer $577,456, and TO individual depositors
S507,slS.
In relation to the N Y. city banks, nearly the en-
tire diminution of discounts for the month is in that
city, viz. ST. ,567,6S5; as also nearly the entire
increase Of specie, Sl3i,357. 1t will be seen
also that the circulation of the city banks has dl-
minished during the month, $6l4,oi9.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24

sled II would. proved utterly sbortive. The demo.
cracy stand upon the old platform Of pure republi-
can principles; andihere they seek all their riumphs
Give them those to contend for unmixed with loco.
focoism and its attendant herd Of miserable and per
nicios sophistres and they will come forth in their
inyincibe might TO sustain them Adulterated re.
publicanism they will have nothing to do with, e1
cept TO give i a silent but expressive rebuke The
genuine old fashioned principles are all they think
worth fighting for; they cannot and will not fgh,
for any thing else with spirit They follow with
alacriiy the old Eagle Of democracy wherever il
leads; blt they will never submit to have the Owl
OF ioco-focoism coupled with the glorious bird Of
light on their standard. Il isa bird Of evil omen
which they abhor.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
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From the Eastern Aygus.


In pursuance OF public notice, signed by the Pre-
sidents ofthe Maine Bank and the Bank OF Cumbar-
land, requesting meeting of Delegates from such
Of the Bins in this State were DESTROYS of send.
ing Delegate y represent them in the Convention
10 assemble in the city of New York, on the 27th
instant Delegates from the following Banks VIZ:
Maine, Cumberland, Bank OF Portland, Merchants
City, Casco, Exchange, Lincoln, Sagadahock, Au.
gusta, Citizens, Frecman's, Granite York, Manu-
acturers, and Westbrook, assembled at the Elm Ho-
lei in the city Of Portland on Wednesday the 18Th
OF November, 1897.
Esq, Gen. Joshua Wingate, Jr. Of Portland, was
chosen Chairman, and VIM Richardson Esq Of
Bath, was chosen Secretary.
On motion of John Anderson,
Rssoired That we concur in the views expressed
in the letter Of the 18th of August last OF Albert Gal
latin Geo. Newbold and 9. w Lawrence, EsqrS,
in behalf of the banks of the city of New York.
Resolred That we cordially approve the PROPOSE
ions submitted in the letter Of the ooh of October
last, from said Gallatn Newbold and Lawrence, in
behalf Of the banks Of the city of New York, and it
is expedient that the banks OF this State be represent
ed in the Convention proposed in said letter
On motion OF n. Hinkley, Esq, poted to proceed
TO ballot for Delegate to attend the proposed Con-
vention at New York.
Hon Ashur Ware, of Portland, was, on counting
the ballots declared chosen.
. On motion of John Anderson,
Resotrcd, That the Delegate from the banks of this
State, here represented BE-, and is hereby instructed
act in concert with the membcrsof The Convention
TO be assembled in the city of New York on the 9Th
Of this month and to urge the fixing upon the ear
lsa day practicable for the resumption OF specie pay
ments
Which resolution was unanimously adopted.
Rssoired, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed By the Chairman and Secretary, and pub
lished.
n,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24

The following paragraph gives notice OF the first
proceedings against Bank for the non-payment OF
specie We believe however, a similar suit is pend
ing agans, the Bank of the Metropolis, at Washing
ton.--R. Wig 18th Nor.
NoaruEaN BaNK-The Lexington (Ky) Gazette
of the 18th ult., says Our Circuit Court adjourned
on Saturday last. A few days previous to the ad-
Bank Of Kentucky was tried. Mr.. Norton obtained
Judgment for $1,000 with interest at the rate OF ~
per cent per annum from the Sd OF August last the
day on which he demanded specie for his, deposi,e.
A new trial was applied for, but overruled by the
Court. - #., .,... '..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
A Correspondent of the Salem (Ms) Advertiser
Sph.tte,survN says of the N Y1rk election

The consequences will be the certain defeat
of the Sub-treasury bill, at the next session of
Congress, if il should again be brought forward
Mr. Rives Mr. Tallmadge, and the friends OF the
Administration, who united with them, in favor OF
the bduks, and against the Sub-treasury scheme
of the Message will exert themselves 10 bring about
an immediate resumption of specie payments
Should they be seconded by the Administration,
their efforts must be crowned with almost instant
success Should this be done as early as March or
would be over before the fall elections. The bust
ness Of the Government through the State bank
agencies would be resumed; and trade flowing in its
usual and accustomed channels
1.-THE pet bank system be resumed and cordial
union established between the two sections Of the de-
mocratic family there can be no question Of Mr..
Van Burens reelection. But il not, there is some
danger Of defeat.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
WIN. RICHARDSON, Secretary.

BANK CONVENTION last Raleigh Register
states that the Bank Of the Stale of North Carolina
will b. represented at the Convention of Banks,
which occurs in the city of New York on the 9th
inst, by William Boyan, Esq, or in case of his ina
bility TO attend, by Mr. 6. w. Mordecai. The Bank
of Cane Fear will be represented in the same body
by lis President Col. John D. Jones. The object Of
the Convention is TO restore confidence TO the public
mind, and to expedite the resumption of specie pay
ments.- Wilmington Journal.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
OFFtcE or rHE PHILlDELrnA INQUIRER,
Nov 30 10 o'clock, p. M.

Tue PoclHoSrls-N will be seen on reference TO
our ship news that the packet ship Pocahon.as
Sba eYper;enced very bad weather on her voyage,
sprung her foremost In gale Of wind Novemb sat
al in latitude 43t. longitude 81, she spoke e packet
ship Susquehanuah, l3 days ont-"oH ,ssn laige
several s"a Of them being Philadelphians, 40 in the
sleerage. ...... .....'..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
From he Ithaca IN. " Observer.

The spirit Of radicalism has done lis work, and
caused the defeat of democracy. 1t is the primary
cause every man feels that il Is so our dissensions
are its offspring and only secondary. Radicalism,
i, is now written in letters of light Is no parl oil The
democratic faith; if il were it would have been tri-
umphanily sustained by the democracy oil numbers.
The attempt to make il So has, as we always prophe-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
Ngw YoRK, Nov. 90.

sprcrE.-Amercan gold ~ a5i premium; h hall
dollars 81 do; quarter 40 M s n1 uo
reipns rs 10 a $685. doubloons' $l7 l75oi 40
Tbs brg Phillip Hone, arrived this morning iron,
The coast Of Mexico, brings SlOOooo IN specie sue
ia" Tpc,s,,Ry DR trrs-l, az. premium -Commsre'%
Adrrti|r.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24

BANKS IN NEw H,MpsHIRE.-A statement of the
condition of the several Banks in New Hampshire,
on the LIST of October last, has been published The
number of banks in that state Is 81 which have bills
in circulation to the amount of Sl4f,Of6 AZ The
81 Banks have one dollar in specie TO every " ~ OF
their bills in circulation. The Claremont Bank has
so Grafton, $40 &C. Cheshire S26 81, Dover 1875 90
to one in specie .#..@ ,. .'s" .
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-04-06
THE TREASURY ORDER.

AS al Illustration of the manner in " ich the time
INC 'ds' Legislature was triiled anaY, we NAV cite
Wv 'oofse OF Mr. Garland of Mecbenburg who, on
"''esoay evening last, introduced series of rrso-
'ns approving of the famous Treasury Order
'" reprobated by ninc-tenths Of the commune
"'' Jos'lyng the refusal of the President to re-
i '' though that repeal has been called for by more
'Iee-fourths of the representatives of the peo-
congress assembled But Mr. Garland in
these resolutions, did not dc>i IN to test the
VI INC Legislature upon them, for he himself
o., '''a' they be laid upon the table, as express
,,, ms own opinions, in his representative capaci-
H. Could he not have expressed his own opinions
IN, IS" ''ie medium of the Enquirer without vast
,, -, ''''e OF the Legislature, in hrusng them
AL, '''ehlon of that body without intending to
b,.. "'uoh lron them Ofwonld not that course
WI. WIN the appreciation of the powers in
n., .'"''s'on' from which place, we learn, he had
plr.; 'eu 10 Richmond from an oitiec-sceh
,o,,. ""'se Mr.. Garland's opinions may be
cb, y Se'shly-but we presume they would have
F,o,, N' Just as much attention. as AN essay in the
shane - signed by his name, as they will in the
,c,; rS 'lfesonrons laid on Tho table, without the
A, u the Legislature.
'Pi'ed to the member from Nechleourc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-04-06

" PmLtDELrufi, March 7, 1887.

- DEAR SIR:
C" Smcr the favour Of Your last, February 9th.
10 hafc been so fortunate be able to recommend
10 fou as competent Musical Teacher MISS
GllARLO1TE FORD, Of a very respectable fami
y, whose parents keep very excellent Boarding
School for Dung Ladies, 1T Germantown
MISS FORD possesses brilliant talent as
Pianist having played with the greatest success at the
Concerts of the Philharmonic and Musical Fnnd
Societies. She has taken lessons of our DIR. HUT
ner, and Is competent teach the Harp. Being
very intelligent Young Lady, we have no doubt but
She viii answer your expectations in every respect
" We also believe that, trombcr experience ac-
qnfed at her parents Institution, she is fit for any
KIND oi tuition generally practised at such establish
ments Although young, her habits are sedate and
she possesses the necessary aplonlb.
''o, dear sir, very respectfully
o'r obedicnt servants.
FiOT MElGNEN & Co."
To THE REV. 7. &. Sanr.i.'
March l6 WIS if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-04-06
SMALL, NOTES.

SMALL NOTES.
,,,o ,nost important measure before the House of
nalcca,es on the two last days of It's session. was
,,r,o nrohib the circulation of notes or bills of
,osssrm than ten dollars which, reported by the
lao, committee imposed fine of 81 o for every of
,oo with provisos, cXomptng travellers. sojoun.
or &C. from its operation. Mr.. Wooltolk moved
80 an amendment, a section suspcndmg the opera
o, oC the act increasing the banking capital of the
,,omonwcal,h and authorizing the loan OF the sur
,us revenue to the several Banks in proportion 10
their respective capitals, a interest OF per cen
INN, per annum-whch, however he afterwards with
d,cv. and which, with some slight alterations was
,c,cwed by Mr.. Boyd. Various other amendments
vsre then proposed but finally the whole subject
was indefinitely postponcd-ayes Al. noes 81.
lis fact well worthy the consideration ofthc CryC
yiaCars of the present day. that, While they arc feed
iuo their maeinations the advantages which are
qlkcI, to accrue from the banelment Of the SmaIlcs
notes from circulation other communities. among
whom this experiment has been fully tested are any
ious to abandon it, In England, ii is in contempla-
ton to return to tie issue Of |. > and e. notes and
in New ork, the restoration Of small notes, Il and
50 is loudly called for, We nav. indeed. en-
large the specie basis by banishng - notes from
crcnation-but will that enlargement compensate
the people for the multitude Of inconycnicnccS to
which they will be subjected Indeed. Will it be Of
any substantial benefit at all farts HOW iransFr-
ius before eyes conclueycly saov.-ii,t, that
redundant quantity of specie does not necessarily m
prove the character of the currcarv. By rquall.ng
exchanges and secondly, thai il does not prevent
market which the enemies ol paper money and tie
hiola'ers OF gold, so sn2nn"ly predicted. There
are now in the / States m.ny millions ofdollar> !.
'''n ''' tuition III '"''I' ~ NJ '.'' III o' ''>'''"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-04-06
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