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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-13
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN
THE NAVY.

APPOINTMENTS by THE PRESIDENT,
By and ,eith he adrice and consem II ths Senate.
John H. clack, BENJAMIN Cooper,
To be Captains in the Navy from The 2Sih Of Feb.
1898 #a
Henry w. Ogden, to be a Commander in The Ma
Wy from the 3lsi Of January 1888.
Ebenezer Ridseway, James Mcintosh,
Thos. A. Conorer, Josiah Tatnall
John G.. Long, Hugh n. Page,
John H. Graham,
To be Commanders in the Navy from the 2sth OF
February, 1888
Theodore P. Green. Richard w Meade,
John r. Tucker Thomas J Page,
To be Lieulenants I'M the Navy fro the 2oth of De-
cember, 1897.
George Minor Alexandsr Gibson,
Z Percval Drayion, VIM. S. Young,
VIM. Preston Griffin, VIM. w. Blocker,
Oliver Tod, Joseph F. Green,
Robert F. Pinckney, Algernon s. Worth,
Thos. r. Rootes, Zachariah Holland,
Edward M. Yard, John DeCamp,
Jas. T. Mclaughlin, Bushrod w. Hunter,
James M GillisS,
lobe Lieutenants nthe Navy from the 2sth OF Feb
ruary, 1883.
Geo. Glmer Geo. B. Mcknight,
Isaac BrinckerhoH, solomon Sharp,
VIM M Wood, Daniel Eebert,
J. Vaughan Smith, Amos G. Gambrill,
Jones W. Plummer, VIM. A. w. Spotswood,
To be Surgeons in the Navy from the 10Th of Feb
ruary, 1888.
J. w b. Greenhow, of New York,
George Maulsby, OF Pennsylvania,
Charles J. Bates, of Massachusetts,
VIM A. Greene of Pennsylvania,
VIM Grier, of Maryland,
Edwin Fl. Conway, Of Virginia,
J. Winthrop Taylor, of New Jersey,
James Monroe Minor, of Virginia
Buckner T. McGil Of Virginia,
Philemon Baker, of New Jersey
To be Assistant Surgeons in the Navy from the 18th
of March, 1888. @.."
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PUBLIC MEETING IN NELSON.

AT meeting of large portion of The Democratic
Republican citizens of Nelson county held at the
Courthouse on Monday the 26th day of Feb. 1888
Mr. Lavender London was called to the chair and
Mr. II S. Garland appointed Secretary.
On the motion of Lafayette Neville, ESQ., the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, were unanimously
adopted:
Hhereas, we consider this an era in the monetary
affairs OF our country, involving not only the inter-
eSS OF the present. but pregnant with future deSt
ny, and probably that of generations to come: And
whereas, on questions of so momenouS character
II becomes our duty constituent body to give full
scope to our views and sentiments. Therefore,
ReSotred, That while We witness with unieigned
regret the diSorganizng contrariety of opinion
which at present distract the Democratic party, on
The subject OF finance and prevents their harmonious
action-we still believe that there is an intermediate
ground upon which both divisions may Teunite, and
march forward under one common banner.
2 Res0ircd, That the Sub-TreaSury system or
Mr. Wright's yet untricd expedicnth is ill.Suited
to the spirit of the times, the genius Of yet free
institutions, the commercial and Individual wants Of
the community; and must If adopted necessarily in
crease as well as greatly protrac existing embar-
easements.
g. Resoired, Tha, we view il not only as Utopian
in theory but at this particular juncure of affairs
would be absurd in practice-tha it can never be-
come aseed policy of the government, nasmuch
as ii assimilales itselfto, and would finally merge
inio,a great government or national bank which has
already been signay, and We hope firmly and ire
vocaDy stamped by the veto OF the people.
A. ReSolred, That our confidence in the State
Bank Deposite system, under proper regulations and
restrictions is still unimpared and that their fiscal
agency is better calculated to preserve thai balance
Of power between the Stale and Federal Govern
ments contemplated by the constitution, than any
otheryet proposed.
B. ResolUcd, That the mild and conciliatorv, but
firm, able and satesman-like defence of our princi
pies, by our distinguished Senator VIM C. Rives
and our Representative in Congress- Major j. Gar
land calls Tor our warmes, gratitude and thanks and
while we for ourselves, accept of bis (Mr. RveSD
substitute 10 Mr.. Wright's bill, still we respectfully
offer il TO our friends furnishing the sub-sratum
at least, of an equitable and acceptable compro-
mise.
6. Resoired, That the exigenccs of the times, the
wants of government, the languShing condition Of
commerce, and individual cmbarraSSments, together
with every patriotic consideration de-
mand the prudent but speedy action Of our Federal
Legislature, on this much yexed question And in
so doing we cannot but advert TO the language of So
omon, and say "remove not the ancient landmark
which thy fathers have Set"
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CORRESPONDENCE.
New York, March 9, 1888.


DEAR Sin There never was more Just remark
made by patriot than that Of Mr.. Tallmadgc in the
United States Senate on Wednesday, on the present
alton of the memorial of our citizens protesting
against the adoption of the Subtreasury scheme
that the city of New York was paralysed-shorn
other strength and her citizens bore on their fea-
lures the impress of deep suffering from the effect of
destruction of all confidence caused by the madness
OF our rulers" These may not be his words but
the substance is the same and is alas too true Yet
he, who like our distinguished Senator, dares to
truly represent the melancholy condition Of our hi
therto prosperous community is stigmatised by the
satellites OF power as vile traitor But do not let
us despar--the time is approaching when the anahe
Of an oppressed people will be heard, and their
influence felt by those whonow treat their suferings
and opinions with contempt. Your recent statement
that there was danger of the ultimate passage Of the
Sub-treasury scheme, has again thrown gloom
over business population The contemplated
resumption of specie payments by our banks had
awakened the dormant hopes Of the people, but if
the bill determination passes idle to expect better
times. The banks here issue small bills payable in
specie, very freely wingto run the risk Of demand
to accommodate the community. If the Treasury
Bank gets its qaictRSall will be WE'LL and we shall,
in time, overcome the difficulties with which our ru-
lers have envroned uS-bul if il isadopled farewell
dong farewell to national and individual prospe-
rlty,
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IN SENATE.
MONDAY, March II
one O'Clock.

A message was received from the President, by
the hand Of his Secretary, Mr. A. Van Buren,
Petitions presented by Mr.. LINN, OF Daniel
STROLLER and others, of Missouri for confirmation
of certain land claims; referred.
Mr.. BUCHANAN, Of citizens Of Washington
county, Pennsylvania against the practice OF duel
ling and praying Congress 70 pass laws 10 suppress
II. Read and laid on the table.
Mr.. Wall the resolutions al meeting oil citizens
of Newark, N j., on the same subject
Mr.. CLAY, petition Of Ebcnezer Storer for
pension; referred
Mr. CLAY, Of Alabama, petition Of citizens Of
Alabama, for the confirmation Of certain land claims;
referred.
Mr.. Upton, from the Committee on Roads and
Canals reported bill for the relief Of the Alabama
Florida, and Georgia Rail Road company, Ordered
10 q second reading.
Mr. LINN, from the Committee on Agriculture
reported bill TO encourage the Introduction and
culture Of tropical plants Ordered to second
reading
Mr.. ROBINSON, from the Committee on Post
Offices, &c, reported bill for the relief oil MI
Fuller Ordered 10 second reading.
MIR. ROAM, presented the memorial OF John
Smith for relief; referred.
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MR.. RrvEs' SPEECH.

We have jusf finishedsihe perusal Of the lucid
speech of Mr.. Rvrs, Of Virginia, against the pIoyi-
sions Of the bill reported II the Senate BY Mr..
Wright, and in support OF The substitute offered BY
himself Alier showing conclusivey that Tie pro-
visions Of that bill will not only crush the energies
Of the peopledes,roy all confidence IN The insiiiu-
tons OF the country, but also open wide The door 10
corruption and fraud, and confer on The Executive
power and patronage not delegated by The trainers
of the constitution, hostile 10 the spirit OF Republican
institutions and dangerous 70 The Liberties Of The peo-
Pile he proceeds 10 develop the benefits that will de-
rive TO the country by adopting his substitute. And
in our opinion he proves, Without shadow Of doubt
that well regulated system OF Stale Banks IS com
peient TO afford all the advantages 70 The Govern
ment and business Of the country, which he United
States Bank afforded, without being liable 10 the
constitutional and political objections which were
raised against that institution, and who can doubt
that the public money viii be at least as safe 10 The
custody Of banks as in That Of individuals Both
would be required 10 give bonds for It's safe keeping
which must be satisfactory 10 the Secretary OF the
Treasury and on the score of economy the banks
will be far preferable. As 10 the comparative safety
Of The two systems, let the experience OF the past de-
termine BY repor, OF the Secretary OF he frea-
snry Ii appears that the whole amount of balances
due from banks, which are deemed unavailable, is
only 81 0f6 6i9-and these balances cover the loss
sustained by the depreciation oil Bank paper during
the Embarrassment consequent upon The war--While
the balances due from individual receivers and de-
| posiioties amounts 10 the sum OF S3,OO00OO. Mr..
Rives also shows that the explosion OF The State
Bank deposit system in May last, Is 10 be attributed
| mainly 10 the number and unfortunate selection of
the institutions employed, and tothe inducements
! held out to them by the Government 10 discount on
the deposies His substitute guards against the re-
curfence flhese evils by limiting the number ofde
posie banks TO twenty -ive 10 be selected by the Sc
cretary Of the Treasury and 0Pprored by CongrcSs-
and the restrictions in their charters will prevent
them from oyer-issues on the credit OF The public
deposes
4 We hone and trust that this able and convinsive
speech wifi be printed in pamphlet form, and extern
sively circulated Comingas il does from The pupil
of Jefferson and one whose whole political life has
been more strictly guided by The great principles OF
his illustrous teacher than that of any other man
now living it cannot fail to convince all who are
not w!fully blind and determined 10 adhere 10 The
destructive and anti-repubcan doctrines Of the Lo-
| co-focos-!HaiRe IatsH @@ HE
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And win 60 for
dacious Sub. Treasury sche

dacious Sub Treasury schep And Twill SO for
il now, inaslnuch as there IA probability ofgeung
a national Institution for son time TO come. Mr.
Rives plan would, doubtless AFFORD great relief Tor
season, land that is well vol III conending ior) but,
with due Difference no relief viii be permanent in
my opinion, without wellreieua'ed Naliohai Bank.
If Mr.. Riyes scheme goes Unto operation, and an
swers all The purposes Of IT, s. Bank, why, 50 long
il does SOL shall be willing 10 dispense wan ma
lonal institution.
Mr. RS speech has made great impression herea-
bouts, with all parties Fliend and foe regard j as
unanswerable 50 far as relates TO the Treasury
II would be well 10 circulate il freely il has taken
Mr.. --, Of our villsge, flynn his position on The
fence. He is now dead against the Sub TTeasu-
~"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-13
NEw YoRK, March 10, 1893.

DEAR Sin | write in haste to say that the Demo-
cratic Republican General Committee unanimously
nominated the Hon. RICHARD RlKER, as their candi-
date for Mayor of this city. This nomination is We
ry popular, and the Loco focos are quite chap fallen
at the prospect before them Mr.. Riker is Demo
crat of9S who, during forty years, has stood firm 10
his principles, and who now refuses TO follow The
Desrucves in their MAD SCHEMES. In word, Mr..
Rker repudiates Loco: toeOism- SHbtre0suyyiSm and
their supporters, LARGE and SMALL.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-13
TwENTY-FIrTH CONGRESS.
iN SENATE.

SATURDAY, March TO-
The following petitions, &c. were presented, and
referred
By Mr.. McKEAN: A memorial from the Com
nssieners Of the Girard estate behalf Of the city
OF Philadelphia, setting forth thai The city Of Pha-
dclphia, under the viii Of the late Stephen Girard
IS Inc owner OF large tract Of land in the Stale OF
Louisiana, held under Spanish grant, and pray
ing Congress 10 pass an ACT authorizing the
ainincnt Of the validity Of the title as against the
Uniltd States, by proceeding in such as Con;
gress may select. Referred TO the Judiciary Co.'S
mitee "s
BY Mr.. BUCHANAN: From citizen or ,c,4-
deiphla, on The subject of the currency, propoS-is
plan for national bank the stock TO be owned BY
The different States in the proportion OF their dcega
lion IN the House OF Representatives the dTal> 10
be endorsed by the respective States, dbecoe the
currency OF the country the capital al hrst to be
100000, afterwards 10 be increased 10 $i500O0,
0O0 and then 10 ncres atthe rate of two per cent
per annum Mr.. B. said the plan was ingenious,
though he was not convinced OF its expediency
Ordered 10 be printed.
By MIR. WALKER: From the Legislature Of
Mississippi, IN relation TO post route.
Mr. LINN, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, made an unfavorable report on The petition
Of Nancy Collins, which was ordered to be printed
Mr. KING, on leave, Introduced bill for The
relief Of John Brayard, late Receiver Of the Public
Moneys al Huntsville. Read twice and referred.
The bills for the relief OF Isaac Bronson Of ThoS
CaIbery, Of Irvine Shubfick OF John Graham and
another, OF James bacon, OF AIchlDTlu Steele, Ol
Daniel Duyall Of the legal representatives of John
Brooks, of Walter Loomis, and Abel Gale, were Sc
verally considered and ordered 10 be engroSsed for
a third reading
MIR. DAVIS, on leave, introduced bill aulho-.
rzng the purchase by The United States, Of piece
Of land within the limits of the Navy Yard at
Charesown, Massachusetts Read twice and re-
ferred.
sUB-TREAsURY SCHEME.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the Sub
Treasury bill.
Mr. CALHOUN rose and spoke nearly two hours
in reply TO the speech Of Mr. Clay, delivered on the
10Th uit,--chiefy in defence of his own political
course and consistency, and incidentally ON the cha
racter and merits of the questions on which he had
been called upon 10 act during his pubic career.
Mr. CLAY rejoined at considerable length in sup
port OF The positions laken and the opinions expressed
BY him in The speech referred TO, in regard 10 Mr.
Calhoun's political course.
MIR PRES ON made some remarks in reply 10
Mr. Clay on the subject OF Notification, and in de-
fence OF the course of South Carolina in that re-
gard.
Messrs CLAY and CALHOUN continued the
debate in alternate reply and rejoinder until hall
past o'clock when, on motion Of Mr. WEBSTER,
The Senate adjourned. &*
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Extract Of letter from gentleman in The interior

ENTdCI OF IeIIeT from gentleman IN IHe IHItTIDT
of Virginia, 10 his friend in this city:
SIR: Il am indeed obliged to you for the pamph-
lei form Of Mr. Rives' speech. / never read any
thing more conclusive in my life Heseems ohave
chosen his position with much Judgment selected
the vulnerable points of his adversary and pierced
him at every thrust. He wears the whole armor oil
his demolished foe. Nor is his defence OF his own
scheme wanting in ability and ingenuity deem
wellguarded National Bank indispensably necessa-
~ 10 the permanent regulation OF our shattered cur
rency; but greatly prefer Mr. Rives plan 10 the men
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do not owe my place here to party or party organi-
cation before was appoipledto seal on this door,
I made known 10 those who held the appointing
power ia terms thar could not be misunderstood, and
viii not now be c3ntroveried that my views on
banks and The currency were essentially different
from those of The Chief Magistrate of that day In
The currency question, claim exemption from party
trammels.
l trust have said enough TO show that The system
of Slate bank deposiies Is preferable TO The bill re-
ported by the commiiteei and having very briefly
touched on some OF the topics before the Senate,
will close my remarks
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-13

AMERICAN MERcH,NTs.-A late English paper says,
"Were the government half as intelligent as the
merchants are honest the United States would not be
periodically visited by destructive vstudcs like that
under which they are now suffering"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-13

On grave stone in the Pere-la-Chaise is the fol-
lowing inscription Here lies n -, the best of
fathers, the most tender of husbands His incon-
solable widow still keeps the fancy shop Rue Rich
elieu, No. =" --u..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-13

OF olher regions and, last though moi less, 10 n.
pride OF Louisiana, let me be permitted 70 mention
The recent unparalleled progress Of this our CITY OF
New Orleans. Ii these anmating results are nj,
wholly ascribable TO our credit system, there can bs
no doubt but thar they have been, in some consider
able degree, achieved through lis agency and assist
nncn.u -
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Dec. 80, 1887.

The distinction between these bills and those OF the
Bank of France it viii he observed that the former
payable after date, and carry interest, while the
latter are payable on demand, and bear interest
IL ought not TO escape observation IN this NATTER that
although so far as the French writers generally dis
dosed attribute the commercial prosperity OF England
and America to the paper aud credit system, there
wanting who discern IN IT, and IN the evident
desire TO draw closer the connexon between the Bank
of France and the Government, deep laid scheme Of
state policy.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-03-07

il is not settled, will propose 10 shorten the
distance. To which Mr.. Jones replied
/" After this shot, without effect, l will en-
tertain the proposition"
After Mr., Cilley fell, Mr.. Wise, for MIR.
Graves, expressed desire to Mr.. Jones 10
see Mr.. Cilley. Mr.. Jones replied to Mr..
Wise, My friend is dead )" and went on
to Mr.. Graves, and told him that there
no objection to his request TO see Mr.. Cilley.
When MIR. Jones approached Mr.. Graves,
and informed him that his request should
be granted, Mr.. Graves inquired, A" How is
he o. The reply was " My friend is dead,
SIR" Mr.. Graves then went to his carriage.
Mr.. Wise inquired of Mr.. Jones, before
leaving tho ground, whether he could rem
der any service, and rendered all the laid
in his pover. Mr.. Wise and Mr.. Jones
concur that there were three shots ex-
changed.
Such is the naked statement Of all the
material facts and circumstances attending
This unfortunate affair of honor, which we
make in justice to our friends, to ourselves,
to all concerned, to the living aud to the
dead /; and it is made for the only purpose
of allaying excitement in the public mind,
and TO prevent any and all further contro-
versy upon subject which already is full
enough of woe. We hayo fully and sub
stantiaHy stated wherein we agree and dis
agree. We cordially agree, At all events, in
bearing unqualified testimony to the fair and
honorable manner in which this duel was
conducted. We endeayored to discharge
our duties according to that code under
Il. IL al
unanimous principles, and the laws of hu-
maniIy.-Neither of us has taken the least
exception to the course of the other; and
we sincerely hope that here all controversy
whatever may cease. We especially de-
sire our respective friends to make no pub.
licaton on the subject. None can regret
the termination of the affair more than our
selves, and we hope again that the last of
it will be the signatures Of our names to
this paper, which We now affix.
GEO. w. JONES.
HENRY A. WISE.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-03-07

20 The denial by the Herald of the
Times of the truth of the statements re-
speeting the late town elections in New
York which we published last week, is per-
fectly in character with the usual course of
that Uerdeious priut. We never doubted
that the editor of the Herald had sufficient
impudenee to deny the truth, or to assert
falsehoods-if if we had doubted a glance on
the past would have afforded convincing
proof-but we did think that he was too
cautious TO make so barefaced confession
as his last weeks paper contains. He ad-
mits that he knows not if the statements
are true or false, yet because we dared him
to do it, be says he is constrained most
explicitly TO deny the truth Of them" The
public can judge from this specimen of
his readiness to " deny the truth" in what
degree the statements of that editor are
"entitlcd to credit"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-03-07
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPEi
ruIpTEEN DAYS LATER

By tho packet ships Albany Capt 'o""
,oD and the Poland, Capt. An,hony' from
U,,re. file. from Paris to Jan. ioth nave
h.., received. The news from h"s'and
go. date Jan. 18th. The markets re-
I'm nearly stationary. The principal
;,.ns ,f new. are tl'e destruction by fire Of
,.s Roysl Exchange IN London. the ital-
ian Opera House in Paris, aud the I'm
perial Palace 10 ~. Pcier.brg. We have
no room for nariicul.rs.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-03-07

FIRE.-On Wednesday evening last a
large two story dwelling house, formerly
the residence of the late Anthony Dixon,
situated in the south part Of the town, about
two hundred rods south of the building
known as the observatory, was entirely
consumed by fire. Owing to its remote sit
uation, the fire was far advanced before as
sstance ceuld be rendered, and when our
engines got there supply of water could
not be procured; SO, as nought could be
done to save the building, we had but &c
watch the progress oftLe flames.
The scene that was presented to view
was one of the grandest and most sublime
that we have ever witnessed. The brilliant
flames which shot up from the burning
house, reflected by the snow clad earth,
made the sky appear of the deepest black
ness. The pale Moon, yet in " her slim and
horned state" shorn of all beams, was seen
in the west, through the branches of clus-
ter of ice coated trees, which sparkled in the
light, and seemed from contrast with the
sable sky as though each branch and sprig
were formed of FURNISHED silver. A star
in the east" the only one visible of all the
countless host, which, out of the influence
of the confagration, were seen shining with
the brllliancy observable on frosty night
seemed meet to be the harbinger of some
glad tidings," rather than the only celes-
tal witness Of the triumph Of the destruc-
tive element over the labors of man. The
gathered multitude, standing in idleness
gazing on the scene, served to render il
more Impressive, as contrasted with the ex-
cltement which usually prevails.
The house was in charge Of an aged
black man, who was saved 10y timely assis'
lance. A tenant had removed from the
house but few days previous, and o:her:
were preparing to occupy it-one of them
had moved in seme furniture, which being
in that part of the house where the fire
broke out, was consumed with the building
The cause of the fire is not known, but it is
presumed to have been accidental.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-03-07

The ~ York Evening Post of Friday says We
have letter from Washington which states
that MIR Graves was in the House part Of the day
when the discussion in relation to committee of in
qury, the late tragedy atWashington took place,
and that Mr.. Wise was in the Honse during ihs
whole sitting"