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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

The Cincinnati Republican states that Doctor
Duncan Is in the habit of denouncing that paper,
and exerling all his influence TO induce It's subScr
beers TO discontinue their subscriptions. The editor
then remarks as follows: We cannot drive from
our mind, the impression, that il the Doctor had
called and settled his bill of some IL or l6 years
sanding for newspaper subscription advertising,
printing election tickets, &c, which this establish
Ilent holds against him. to the amount of upwards of
time and time again, his attempts 10 ALLEVIATE from
us subscribers and deprive us Of our patronage,
which all have to rely upon for the support OF
ourselves and families, would have less discredita
bic appearance"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

HEALTH OF New ORLEANs,-Within ten DAYS past
there have been number Of cases Of fever chiefly in
tcrmittent bilious fever Many mistake the symptoms
Of this disease for yellow fever and hence much need
less alarm has originated In both the patient is at
tackled with violent head ache rackng pains in the back
and limbs. So great is the resemblance, that in the
earlier stages, none but practised physician dis
crimnate between the two In this way, account
for the fact that in the street, hear Of many Of
yellow fever but on inquiry among physicians, in
formed that the city is free from the epidemic At this
season Of the year, any one that is seized with the
slightest ndisposton, Immediately suspected Of being
case Of yellow fever and thus reports start, fly
about and multiply, till great alarm is excited and the
tmid are thrown into fever from sheer fright-N. o.
Bulletin .-...
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

Seward snd Bradish are names every where received
by the Wings with enthusiasm. Here is character, re-
putation, talents, frmness principle and popularity all
united. The little sorel poney will 60 through the
State like locomotive y. Star.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

Gov Marcy's friends in New York are making
immense efortsto secure his reelection Their un-
ceasing labors appear, however, TO be utterly futile
We saw, two or three years ago, quotation for
their benefit from Billy Black, which perhaps is as
good now as ii was then
I" The more we begs and prays formGrcg,
1t does no good but wicy warcy."
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

FATAL Observation-Disclosures received in this city
from Greenville, state that rencontre took place in
that village on the 7h inst. between Mr. Yancy, the
friend of General Wilmer, (who had been brought
out by the Sub Treasury party in opposition to Gen
Thompson, and DR. Earl which resulted fatally for
the latter. The following is the current report Of
the facts. If there is any inaccuracy in the state
ment by which injustice is done to OF the parties
we will gladly correct it.
Yancy said to a friend on the muster ground that
Thompson would have the advantage of Wilmer,
as he could backguard his opponent before the peo-
pie, and Whitner being religious man and member
Of the church, would not. This being overheard by
young Earl, youth ofsixteen, pronounced to be
lie. Yancy turned round and slapped him. DR..
Earl, the father, called on Yancy and asked him if
he had asserted that his apologzed for what was
said on the muster ground, as had been reported
Yancy said no, he had not said So. Then said the
Doctor my son called you liar, and If you repeat
what you did in his hearing, pronounce you
damned liar. With that Yancy drew his pistol and
said, you must withdraw that, or will shoot you.
The Doctor made up and grappled him by the breast
of the coat. Yancy fired and lodged the ball just
below the rbs--the Doctor striking with a stick
which he carried. Yancy also struck and broke the
pistol over the Doctors head, and then drew his
sword cane-the Doctor drew large knife and they
grappled until they parted, say about two mi
nutes, after the shot. The Doctor then fell from his
wound, of which he died next morning.-Eatyiot.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

waters and il has been estimated by careful Judges,
that no less than $4,000 worth Of stumpage taken
of last winter by the Provincial punderers The State
authorities had heard OF the depredatons Of these tres
passers, and were about making arrangements to send
an officer 10 arrest them"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

The elections in Wisconsin aud Iowa took place on
the 10th inst delegate to Congress from each is to
be chosen, and Legislature consisting Of 10 council
lors and ~ representatives, besides county officers
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

Mr.. Cafl,n-The use of Old Faneuil Hall, Boston,
is by unanimous vote OF the Council granted to Mr.
Catn for his Lectures and National Gallery Of Indian
portraits y. .#.,...
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ftT"H D.Utttf
NORFOLK. Sent. Ia. 8 p. M.

The Pennsyirania.-In the slips forwarded to our
correspondents early on Thursday morning giving the
particulars Of the gale the day previous omitted
to mention that the u S. ship Pennsylvania broke from
her moorngs at the Navy Yard and brought up against
steep mud bank the opposite side Of the channel
We had not then ascertained the circumstances, ard
therefore deemed unadysable to state the bare fact
lest 1t might excite unnecessary alarm abroad for the
however that the ship broke loose in consequence Of
the swapping of the rings Of three ponderous anchors
which she made FAST and that not chain or rope
yarn gave way She is easy in her present position
if she at the wharf, and the necessary prepare
tons for hauling her off being completed, it is conf
got aoat without the trouble Of tightening her Of sim
gle gun or water tank ~. '...
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

Ridly, Delaware CO.. Pa, which is under the pasto-
raj care of the Rev. Alvin II. Parker, was recently
the scene Of an extraordinary and alarming occur
1t had been thoroughly repaired and furnished
with ceiling, pews, and pulpit, and had been only
occupied short time before the disaster occurred.
which might have proved fatal to many Of the worship
ers A large congregation had been assembled the
Sabbath and had not retired than thirty minutes,
when, in consequence Of some defect in the workman
ship, the cross beams gave way and the whole ceiling,
with the exception Of portion Immediately over the
aiming the ruins. we were led to conclude that had
the catastrophe occurred while the congregation
in the house nearly every individual would have been
killed or seriously injured The providence was re-
markabe and should be gratefully recognized by those
for whose deliverance it signay interposed
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

NEW BooKs.--Thc Merchants Daughter; by the
IN author of !" The Heress," Agnes 'Serle," &c. in
volumes
Jesus and his Biographers by w. ii. Fumess.
New and neat edition Of Lockhar's Life Of Scott, in
vols. Are Just received by +. TAYLOR,
sept8 Immediately east Of Gadsby's.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22
U. S. SHIP PENNSYLVANIA.

We are pleased to learn, by slips from Norfolk
under Fridays date, that apprehension of injury is
entertained in regard to this noble ship from being dr
ashore during the gale Of Wednesday last Those
who have her in charge confident that she could
be readily foated at the next high tide.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

yITooDCHoPPERS wANTED--The advertiser,
wv residing few miles from this city, wishes 10 con.
tract for cutting THREE HUNDRED CORDS or WOOD, and
for making 5000 Rails. liberal price will be gwen
Inquire at the Madisonan Office sept l2.t(
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

NEW METALLIC PENS.--Warrens Constitution
ao;.aa c. e. sale nv f. TAYLOR.
Also. blue and green Writing Fluids, by Perry, Terry
Arnold Henry and others.
Very superior Holland Quilts, Nos. 10 and So yellow
clear white, and Opaque.
On hand large and complete collection Of the best do;
nestle and imported Stationery, to which additions are
constantly making at The lowest prices. aug ~
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

CTAPLE DRY GOODS.-We have TO day opened
- 34l pieces Satines made for ourselves and very su
perior .....-
$50 pieces English Merinos,
81 cases London and Paris Prints,
370 pieces Flannels, some very SUPERIOR
220 pairs French Blankets,
300 pieces Kerseys and Lnscys.
sept I9-2aw3w BRADLEY g. CATLETT .
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

INRENCH GOODS.-We have to day received.
l. 90 pieces very fine French Mernos,
SO do German do
100 figured and plain Rept Slips ..s
so pieces Italian Lustrinss, very chsap
80 do Linen Cambrics
200 dozen Ladies' Gloves
100 French Capes, very cheap, TO close.
sept le.2aw3w BRADLEY & CATBETT.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

S0UyENIRS FOR ls39.-The Gift edited by Miss
- Leslie.
The Violet, edited by Miss Leslie. ....
Are just received, for sale by +. TAYLOR,
Immediately East Of Gadsby's
Also Just received, Napoleon and his Times, by eau
lincourt, the Duke Of Yicenza, in 2 vols.
Jorrocks's Jaunts and Joiies ; or the Hunting, Shoot
ing, Racing, Sailing Eating Eccentric, and Extravagant
Exploits Of that renowned sporting citizen, Mr. John
Jorrocks, in vols. sept %
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22

Knowles NEW PLAY. -womans' Wit, or Loves
N DISCUSSES in five acts,
Also, the 18th and 18th Nos. Of "The Tales Of the
day." Are Just received by +. TAYLOR,
sept 10 Immediately East Of Gadsbys Hotel.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-11

and property on board OF STEAMBOATS,, was made the
! order Of the day Tor Monday next.
M: CLAY OF Alabamp, from the committee, re-
lp0Tted bill abiishinga Surveyor Generals OF
\ lice IA Illinois: ordered 70 second reading.
Mr.. NORVEI4L, from The Committee on Revolu-
tionary Claims reported adverse TO sundry petitions
| for relief. Adopted
| Mr.. BUCHANAN, from The Committee on Fo-
reign Relations, reported bill 10 enforce the laws
relating TO the neutrality OF the United States.
Mr.. BUCHANAN, after the reading OF the bill,
remarked thar he would not name any particular day
when he would call up The bill for consideration;
| but, from It's importance, he would urge upon The
Senate the necessity Of acting upon il at an early
day as possible: ordered TO second reading.
Mr.. NORFELL, from the Committee on Reyolu-
| tionary Claims, reported
bill granting Communication pay to Isaac Bron-
| son
A bill for the relief of the heirs Of Dr. Thomas
| Cater, deceased; and
bill for The relief OF the heirs and representa-
tiyes OF William Jones, late OF The State Of Mary
| land deceased
Mr.. NORyELL, from the same committee, made
an unfayorabe report on the petition Of John and
Henry Fulford; which we laid ON he table and
also moved TO discharge the said committee from the
further consideration OF the petition Of the TepreSen-
| tatiyes OF George Gilmer, deceased. The motion
was agreed TO.
MIR. HUBBARD from the Committee on Claims,
reported sundIy bills for the relief OF persons therein
| named severally ordered to a second reading.
MIR. WHITE, from the Committee on Indian AT
fairs, 10 whom was referred the communication Of
the Secretaryof War on the subject reported bill
for The relief ofthe Great and Lue Usage Indians
1.-THE bill provides for the immediate payment of the
appropriations or annuties due TO the tribe for the
year 1888
On motion Of Mr.. WHITE,
The bill was read twice and ordered to be en-
crossed for third reading
Mr.. BAfARD presented the petition of large
number of citizens of Kent county MARYLAND re-
monsrating against the agitation of The subject Of
abollshing slavery in the District Of Columbia
Laid on the table
Mr.. BENTON, from the Committee on Military
Affairs reported bill for the increase Of the army
OF the United States Read and ordered to second
reading, and to be printed.
The unfinished business Of Saturday the consi-
deraion of Mr.. Cahoun's resolutions, was then re-
sumed
The resolutions of Mr.. CALHOUN were then Ia
ken up, and the fourth resolution after being modi.
fed in its phraseoogy, passed by vote Of "a to s. as
follows:
YEAS-Messrs. Allen Bayard, Benton, Black,
Brown, Buchanan, Calhoun, Clay Of Alabama
Clay, of Kentucky, Clayton, Criitenden, Cuthbert
Fulton, Grundy, HuLblrd, King, Lumpkn LYON
Nicholas, Niles, Norvell, Pierce, Preston Ryes
Roane, Robinson, SEWER, Smith, Of Connecticut,
Strange, Walker, White, Williams Wright, and
Young-4
NAYS-Messrs. Mexican, Morris, Prentiss, Smith
| of Indiana, and Swifi--5.
The debate was further continued until o'clock;
when ...
The Senate adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WEDNESDAY, January 10, 1888

Several private bills were reported from standing
committees.
Mr.. ROBERTSON, from the Judiciary Commit
tee reported bin 10 change the time Of holding the
circuit courts for the eastern district Of Virginia
which was ordered TO third reading
Mr., MCKAY, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported resolution TO discharge the com
mItee OF the whole on the State OF the Union rom
the consideration OF the report Of the Secretary Of
War, accompanying The Presidents Message, ana
refer II 10 the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. BELL enquired the grounds of this mollon'
Mr.. MCKAY replied IN substance that The M''ll'r
committee had no public business before IT, though ney
in the second month OF the session shS Wv
subjects and recommendations embraced in the docu'
ment referred TO- were Of nature 10 require much eA'
animation.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-11
Mr.. Poiaseu 10 Gen. SCOT.

-"' Ioit&Lt 10 GcH SCOT.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR
January 5, 1888.
SIN: You will repair, without delay, to the Cana
da frontier of the United States and assume the
military command there.
Herewith you will receive duplicate letters to the
Governors CT the States OF New York and Vermont,
requesting them TO call into the service of the United
States ssch militia force as you may deem neces-
sary for the defence of that frontier Of the United
States.
This power has been confded to you in the full
persuasion that you will il discreetly and extend
the call only so far as circumstances may seem to
require.
1t is important that the troops called into the SER
vice should be- if possible, exempt from that state of
excitement which the late violation OF our territory
has created and you will therefore impress upon the
Governors Of these border States the propriey of
selecting troops from portion of the Safe distant
from the theatre Of action.
The Executive possesses no legal authority to en-
ploy the military force to restrain persons within
our Jurisdictions and who ought to be under our
control from violating the laws by making incur
sions into the territory Of neighboring and friendly
nations with hostile intent. | can give you, there
fore instructions that subject, bat request that
you will use your influence TO prevent such excuses
and preserve the character of This Government for
good faith and proper regard for the rights of
friendly Powers.
The militia will BE- called into the service for
three months, unless sooner discharged; and in
your acquisitions you will designate the number Of
men, and take care that the officers do not exceed
due proportion.
Ii is deemed important that the administrative
branch Of The service should b, conducted, wherever
practicable, by officers of the regular army.
The disposition of the force, with regard TO the
points TO be occupied is confded TO your discretion
military skill, and Intimate knowledge Of the coun-
try; and the amount of hat force must depend upon
the character and duration Of the contest now going
on in Canada and the disposition manifested BY the
people and the public authorities Of that colony.
The President INDUCES a hope thatouirageS, SINH
lar TO that which lately occurred at Schlosser will
not be repeated and that you will be able TO main
tain the peace Of that frontier without being called
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DEPARTMENT or War,
49, January 5, 1888
Sin: The territory Of the United States having
b:en violated BY party OF armed men from the
Canada shore and approximations being entertained,
from the highly excited feelings Of 9TH parties, that
the President has thought proper 10 exercise the au-
,horiIy vested in him BY law, and call out such NIL
ita force may be deemed necessary to protect The
frontiers oil the United States.
| am, in consequence, instructed by the President
10 request you win call into the service ofthe United
States, and place under the command Of Brevet Ma
jor General Scott, such militia force as be may re-
quire b, employed on the Canada frontier, f1r the
purpose herein SET forth.
Very respectfully, your most obdt sery't
j. II. POINSETT.
His Excelency w. l.. NANCY,
Governor Of New York, Albany, N 4.
ISame TO his Exceency SILAs III. JENNIsoN, Go
vernon Of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont
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Mr.. FORSYTH % Mr.. For.


DEPARTMENT OF STARE,
WasHINGToS, Jan. 8, 1888.
Sin: Blythe direction ofthe President of the United
States have the honor to communicate To you
copy of the evidence furnished 10 this Department
of an extraordinary outrage committed from Her
Britannia Macsty's province Of Upper Canada, on
the persons and properly of the citizens off, United
States, within the jurisdiction Of The State OF New
York, The destruction of the property, and assas-
sinaton Of citizens of the United Sales on the soil
OF New York, at the moment when, rs is well known
10 YOU the President was anxiously cndeayoring TO
allay The excitement and earnestly seeking TO pre-
vent any unfortunate occurrence on the frontier oil
Canada, has produced upon his mind the most pain
full emotions of surprise and regret II viii neces-
sarily form the subject OF demand for redress upon
Her Majes,ys Government. This communication
is made To you under the expectation that, through
your instrumentaity an early explanation may be
Obtained from the authorities of Upper Canada oil
all the circumstances Of the transaction; and that
BIZ your advice TO those authorities such decisive
precautions may be used as will render the perpe-
tra,ion of similar acts hereafter impossible. Not
doub ing the disposition OF the Government Of Upper
Canada TO do its duty in Furnishing the aggressors
and preventing future outrage, the President, not
withstandng, has deemed IL necessary 10 order
sufficient force the frontier TO repel any attempt
of like character and 10 make known To you that
if itshould occur, he cannot BE- answerabe for the
effects Of the indignation OF the neighboring people
Of The United States.
take this occasion to renew to you the assurance
of my distinguished consideration.
JOHN FORSYTH.
To HENRY S. Fox, Esq &c. sc.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-11

with the political moral religious institutions OF
our country whether expressed by petitions TO Con-
gress or otherwise by attaching 10 The character o.
such citizens odious reproaehlul names and epi,
thets strikes al the very foundation Of all our ciy
institutions as well as personal safety Poisons
the very fountains OF public Justice and excites moDs
and other unlawful assemblies 20 deeds oi violence
and blood. That our only safety Is in solefauhs
error of opinion, while reason IS lei ffee 10 com
haaf
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-11

Notions Of GcntitRy.-Some people form their no
lions Of gentilty from odd concomitants. A cab
man too, up well dressed female, who made use
OF expressions which rather startled MIN, and he OBJ
served to friend Of his, hackney coachman, that
he had no idea the higher classes used such Ian
guage. Pooh pooh, replied the coachman, "she
warn't lady" II beg Your pardon" replied the
cabnan, "a real lady, hat and feathers "-!Nep
MOHtnV
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-11

The Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, by
vote of SIS TO AZ, have adopted the following reso-
luton:
Resolved That the Committee on Banks be in
S,rucled to inquire into the expcdiency of bringing
in bill compelling the banks of this commonwealth
to resume tho payment of their notes. in specie on or
before the first Monday in February the same bill
TO provide for such restrictions upon the present sys
TEN of hunks in this State as may promote the in
teress of the State and the happiness Of the commu
nifty.
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upon TO use the force which has been conhded 10
you
Very respectfully, your most obsdienl servant
ISigned) y r. POINSEfT-
Byt. Mai Gen. WINFIELD ScoTf,
Washington City. -s.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-11

Accompanying s Special Message ~ as i,Isss' ~
eon1srtisg iAs outrage on tas sisamo0as ca'O''''y
he BrstiA forces
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To the Democrats of this State--,clo are in
heart such as nell as in name
The undersigned, convinced that re.or-
ganization Of the Democratic party of Con-
necticut has become necessary, do most res.
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Sworn and subscribed, December 80, 1887, before
me, S B. Piper, commissioner of Deeds, for Mia
CARA county.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-04-05
Speech

OF MR.. CLAY OF KENTUCKY.
Establishing deliberate design on the part
of the late and present Executive of
the United States, to
BREAK DOWN THE WHOLEBANk-
ING SYSTEM OF THE UNITED
y q STATES.
commencing with the Bank Of the United
STATES, and terminating with the State
Banks, and TO
CREATE ON THEIR RUINS GOVERNMENT
TREASURY BANK, UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE
CONTROL OF THE EXECUTIVE; and in
REPLY TO THE
SPEECH OF THE HON. J. G. CAL
HOUN, Of South Carolina, SUPPORTING
THAT TREASURY BANK,
Delivered in the Senate of the U. States,
Feb. 10, 1888.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-04-05
] am with him and him with me, -
Fen here alone ] cannot bel'

The Col. desired her to sing the hymn
as she used to do. Scarcely had the poor
mother sung two lines of it when Regina
rushed from the crowd, began TO sing it al
so, and threw herself into her mothers
arms. They both wept for JOY, and the
Col. gave the daughter up to her Mother,
but the cher little girl had no Parents, they
had probably been murdered. She clung
to Regina, and would notlet her go-she
was taken home with them. Regina began
to ask after"the Book in which God speaks
to US" and it was found that Regina could
read it at once.