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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17
THE FULTON ERA.

We think it due 10 those who have established an
ERA in the great progress of human events 70 bapse
il with their name. In accordance with this senti
ment of justice, we hope contemporaries will
designate the successful application of steam power
TO navigation, the FuLToN Era.
The feasibility of navigating the Atlantic, which
has recently been tested with this same semiomni-
potent agency, has established another new ERA but
who shall be Untitled to bestow on il his name,
shall not at this time undertake to decide.
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The printing Of Mr. WEBsTERs ain'aan'''
was ordered. and
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

WEDNESDAY, May 10
a, noon resumed his motion, which he made
yesterday and the day before TO call up me resolu
lion 10 abolish all discrimination "a .ne luhas ~
ceivabe for public dues, in The dinefeh' y
the revenue. A. pooN move5 n
s,snend The rules The motion was lcsi-yeas III,
nays 10.
COAL DUTIES.
Mr. CURTIS gave notice that he should at an
e,rlv day introduce bill 10 allow a drawback on
foreign coal exported or consumed BY vessels nayi-
gated by steam
The bin from the Senate directing the Postmaster
General to settle the claim of Longstreet and Hard
A bill topreyent forgery of Treasury notes, and
bill 10 authorize the sale Of certain lands belonging
70 the United States, given by the Bank of the Unit
ed States was readtwice and referred
TREASURY NOTE BILL
The bill providing for the issue OF Treasury notes,
TO supply the place of those heretofore issued and
cancelled under The act Of October last, was again
taken up in the House. il having been reported last
night from the Committee Of the Whole without
On motion Of Mr.. CAMBRELENG the bill was
amended SO as add TO the provision that the is
sue of the notes should be under the regulations and
restrictions OF the act Of October 18TH
Mr. HOFFMAN spoke at some length against
the BILL and expressly in reply to the gentleman
from South Carolina, Mr. Rheu] who had spoken
while the bill was in Committee.
The SPEAKER called the gentleman to order for
the reason that he was replying 10 an argument made
in Committee.
Alter Mr. HOFFMAN concluded,
Mr. JONES, of Va. took the floor and spoke
about two hours in support Of the bill and in reply
to the gentleman, who preceded him in debate, on
the other side. l.rt.t,as
Mr. WISE followed in speech Of great length in
opposition TO the bill conending that the bill was
inexpedient, as project for raising money,
The debate was still in progress when this paper
went 10 press.
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THE SPECIE CIRCULAR.

From all we are able TO learn, the Circular
Of the Secretary Of the Treasury ofthe 18th
ofJuly, 1886, requiring specie in payment for
public lands, is likely to be rescindcd al last,
by its authors. Although the principle of the
circular has been thrice repudated by Con-
gress, and the order itself once rescinded by
large majority Of both Houses, yet the power
Of the Executive has triumphed over the popu-
lar will and the law Of the Legislature, and kept
the order in force nearly two years. Now,
that the circular has done its work, and the
public odium excited by its burdensome ope-
rations is beginning to be felt by the Admins
tration in the most practical sense, they come
forward with pretence of patriotic magnani-
nifty unparalleled even in their own history,
and propose to rescind it, and perhaps even to
tie up the hands of the Secretary for the flu
ture by depriving him Of the power Of discri-
minating in such manner again, as to the kind
Of funds to be received in the different branch
es Of the public revenue.
Our esteemed New York Correspondent
inquiries, "what has become Of the resolution
Of the distinguished Senator from Kentucky"
The committee we would inform him to whom
the resolution was referred, it is rumored, are
improving the opportunity to report upon it
long and labored defence Of the whole course
Of the administration on the question of the
currency! That they will also accede to the
principle Of the resolution, and report to re-
scind the Treasury Order, and accompany the
same with defence Of the measure! The
argument will be, that the Circular has ac-
complished the purposes for which it was is
sued. What has it accomplished Deranged
the whole currency of the country, and dimi-
nished the revenue from the public lands.
What has been the consequence Of this de-
rangement of the currency, and dimnution of
revenuel A general suspension of specie
payments, extensive commercial bankruptcy
and ruin, and an exhausted Treasury This
is what it has accomplished, and now, that it
has done its work, the architects Of the ruin
are willing to discontinue the order! Oh!
most magnanimous patriotism
II will be perceived that MIR. Boon, of In
diana, offered resolution on Monday to re-
scind the Treasury Order, and gave notice
that he should continue to present it every
morning until it was acted upon. Mr.. b. is
one Of the most thorough party men in the
House, and supporter Of all the currency
experiments of the administration.
Since the above was written, it will be per-
ceived by the Senate proceedings, that the
Committee have made lengthy report, much,
is reported to be thoroughly Loco Foco. We
shall speak Of it in our next. t.....
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SAVANNAH, (Geo.) May 7

We learn that Governor Gimer has appointed
Gen. Charles Floyd to the command Of the Georgia
force in the Cherokee country. The number of
companies amount TO thirty-one. Eleven hundred
are mounted gunner The whole number of his
command, il is sad will be from SEQ to 500 men,
Gen. Floyd is required to repair with his staff to
New Echota, and TO report 10 Gen Scott, at Athens,
Tennessee
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17

SIN THE REGULATIONS WHICH CONGRESS
MAY PRESCRIBE, RESPECTING THE CUSTODY
or THE PUBLIC MONEYS, IT is DESIRABLE THAT
AS LITTLE DISCRETION AS MAY BE DEEMED
CONSISTENT WITH THEIR SAFE KEEPING,
SHOULD DE GIVEN TO Executive AGENTS.
Gen. Jackson's Message, Dee. 1885.
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PHILADELPHIA, May II

Anothcr Million in Spccie.-Quite sensation was
produced yesterday by the appearance Of thirtytwo
drays Immediately opposite The Bank of the United
States each dray containing six kegs, and each keg
as is supposed about $4,000 in specie, the whole
amounting 10 about million. The j." Monster" it
seems, is getting stronger, now having within It's
vaults upwards of seven millions in specie-I'hika
IN
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17

The returns from Mississippi, which COM
comprise all but eleven counties, render it
quite certain, even if there should be no change
in those counties since the Presidential cleo
ton, that Prentiss and Word are both elected.
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
sE UNITY---IN NoN-EssESriALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS CHARITY -Aagasfin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17

The Richmond Wing, Alexandria Gazette,
and Fredericksburg Arena, have each had
something to object to certain expungers."
We may yet say something of the discre-
iion of certain newspapers.
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CHARLESTON, May III

Noble NUM- eeaec,--The United States Bank Of
PENNSYLVANIA, through its President has transmitted
to our Mayor the munificent and unlocked. for do
nation OF $4,000 in aid of our suffering citizens.
We have not words TO express deep and grateful
sense OF such noble charity 1t will carry comfort
where desoation now reigns, and cause the widows
heart 10 sing for joy.-Courict.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17

The Agricultural Bank at Plttsfeld, Berkshire
county, Massachusetts, has resumed specie payments,
and il is said the other banks in that district will
soon follow its example. .....~
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COMMUNICATIONS.
ron THE MADIsoNIAN


Mn. EpIToR-The enclosed lines suggested them
selves to me on lately reading the life Of Sir Philip
Sidney. You will agree with me, that the contem-
plation Of such character affords much pleasure
when we think of the various and subtle material of
which this wicked world is composed
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY.
His was the power with genius TO unite,
The soldier valiant and the patriot true; "
The fearless chivalry Of bravest knight
With court'sy dignifed and gentle too.
He warbled forth the sweetest poesie
With all the poets fire and minstrel's art,
And from the Tyre such heavenly music drew,
As few could make its magic strings imPart;
And few with him could cope in classic lore,
Or into fancyS fertile regions loftier soar.
This was the man in council sage and calm,
Upon the field bold, valourous and mild;
A knight whom no dishonor could disarm,
A courtier by no subeties defled.
True to his country's and his races good,
No iauery e'er could sway, no wealth allure;
Kings for his favor while he lived Oft sued,
And kindred nations did his death deplore.
or such man, England might well be vain,
"When will she ever look upon his like again.
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In "the prologue" of the "Back Track, 7h line,
for interest" put intent
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ITO LET.-Thc dwelling house on + street. formerly
i occupied by Gen. Duff Green. r..
II has Just undergone thorough repair, and is now
ready for the reception Of gentcel family.
may l7.3t A. COYLE, Trustee.
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NICHOLAS NICKLEBY, "by Boz" with engrav-
IN ints, Tin similar style to oliver TWIST" by the
same author just published at the North is expected this
day for sale by #.. F. TAYLOR,
Oh for circulation among the subscribers the Wavery
Circulating Library, Immediately east Of Gadsbys Hotel.
may IL -
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And again :

sequence of the failure of the banks they were al
most everywhere throughoutthe Union at premium
above gold and silver, as answering the purpose of
bills of exchange. To the merchants they were
found instant relief enabling them to pay their
duties, without being subject to the heavy premium
which they would have been obliged to give, for
the millions of specie for which they were substitute
ed in payments TO the Government"
The "experiment" has been fully made,
and has ,corked ,ceH! We do not know
what the hard-money- Sub treasury schemers
call working well. We assert it as fact, and
defy the production of proof to the contrary,
that from the day the experiment COM
menced, down to the present, there has not
been hour, when these Treasury notes were
not at a discount for specie; and, a part Of the
time, at discount for irredeemable bank pa
per, in the city of New York.
The banks shave resumed" and are are
Stunning every where,' and " the merchants
are obtaining new Hfe,"" under this beneficial
policyw The Globe might with just as much
propriety have said, that The earth ,ras REGARD
ing abundantly The labors Of The cultirator, and
that the fishermen, who were absent from the
polls at the recent elections in Baltimore have
returned freiehted down with the produce of
the waters, " under this beneficial policy"
The Treasury notes issued by the Govern
ment have just about as much to do with the
one as the other. ....:
They were found universally acceptable"
And whyl Because, the public creditors
could not get any thing else. They must take
them, or rat!
We come now to the magic operations of
these Treasury notes. "They were almost
every where throughout the Union, at pre-
mimn above gold and siiuer y and they ena-
bled the merchants |" TO pay their duties,
without being subject to the heary premium,
which they would have been obliged to give,
for the millions Of specie, for which they were
substituted in payment to the Government !"
Who ever heard Of such extraordinary ex-
ceencies combined in the same currency be-
lorel II commands premium for gold and
silver almost every where throughout the
Union, and il can be obtained at "heary"
discount for gold and silver, for the payment OF
Government dues
Now, this is fair specimen Of all the nrgu-
ments of the Treasury note gentry in urging a
reissue.
Do they suppose that the people are so
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-17

TINE CUTlvATER.-Am monthly publication, devoted
TO Agriculture, is published at Albany by j Buell. at
81 per annum, payable in advance volume comprises
than 200 quarto pages.
The following gentlemen Agents for receiving sub
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TIME TWO FLIRTS, and other Tales by Lady Bles-
i sing,on, F.. l.. Bulwer, Mrs. Norton, and others,
complete in vols.
Ais, Miss Pardoe's new work, " The River and the
Desart" just published, and this day received for
sale by +. IAfLoh,,
Or for circulation among the subscribers 10 the Wayey
Circulating Library.
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lILALTER scoTT,s CoMPLETE WORKS.. i

Y DIDI VVNfT -
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nANIEL WEBSTER--A Portrait Of Daniel Web
IL ster, engraved from n painting by rockingham, is
Just published, and isday received, for sale by

Also, mezzotint engraving Of Mr.. Frelinghuysen,
full length likeness Of Daniel OConncl portraits Of the
President Of General Jackson, Of w. @. Rives, and
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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-11-28


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W Caution Observe tha, each bottle Of the
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HEADACHE.

hR. +. SPOIlN, German physician OF much
II note, having devoted his attention for some
years 10 the cure and removal Of the causes Of
NERVOUS AND SICK HEADACHE, has the
satisfac ton to make known. that he has a remedy
which by removing the cares effeciually and
permanently this distressing complaint. There are
many families who have considered Sick Headache
constitutional incurabe family complaint DR..
s. assures them that they mistaken, and aboring
under distress which they might not only alleviate
bu, actually eradicate by the use OF hi. remedy.
1t is the result Of scientific research and is entire.
ly Of a different character from advertised patent
medicines, and Is not unpleasant, 10 the taste.
HEADACHE, SICK OR NERVOUS.
The extraordinary repsta,ion that DR. spohn's
remedy for this distressing compliant is every dsy
gaming o certainly matter Of much ssionishmeni
That 80 much suffering should have existed for ares
without any discovery Of an efeciual preventive or
cure, - truly subject Of much regret, but DR. 8
now assures ibo public that such remedy has been
invented as will convince the most crednioJs The
principles upon which II acts are simple aud plain
II Is admitted fact that rhis compiaipt whether
called Sick Headache or Nervous Headache, arises
primarily from the sioinach-these who think ,hry
have the Nervous Headache may rest assured ths,
this organ, the stomach Is the first cause that the
system has become ,itisied or debilitatsd through
the stomach and tina, only throu gh the same channel
must they expect restoration Of the natural end
healthy functions Of the sysiem.-This object DR..
spohn's remedy Is emineny calculated to attain -
The truth Of this position tanno, be conuovtited
and The sooner sufferers with the headache become
convinced oft, the sooner will their sufferinrs end
in restoration Of health. DR.. Spohn pledge. hi-
professional reputation On this fact The remedy
may be had Of apoihecars' generally fhfoughou,the
United States.
For sal. by n. j. TAYLOR. Newport.
Nov. g.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-11-28

SrcRM IN THE SoUrH OF ENGLaND.-A
tremendous hurricane MAS experienced ia
London on the night of the 2Sth of October.
From the accounts IN the London papers,
it appears to have been still more violent in
its character than that which swept the north
and northeastern coast Of England on the
llh and 18th Of the same month, some of
the disastrous effects Of which, we detailed
IN our summary of news by the Greal Wes-
tern. Houses were unroofed by the gale,
great numbers Of trees were torn up by the
roots, and Hyde Park was completely
strewed with limbs and branches. The ad-
joining hamets of Highgate, Putney, Ken
sington, HammersmiIb, Hampstead, &c.
suffered considerably, and many persons
were severely hurt, though it is said no lives
were lost. There was much confusion a.
mong the shipping in The river, but owing
to the precautions taken 20 secure the YES
sells at the commencement of the gale, little
serious damage was done.
At Shoreham, a brig was driven ashore,
and vessels with the union down as a sig
nal Of distress, were seen dashing past, but
no assistance could be rendered them. A
large vessel was seen off shore at daybreak,
dismased and helpless, but the hurricane
soon bore her out Of sight.
FRANCE.
The French power in Africa is threaten
ened with new and formidable war in the
spring. The envoy Abdel Kader is said to
have accumulated a grea, force, and to be
indefatigable in organizing his resources
and strengthening himself ny alliances with
the surrounding tribes.
SPAIN.
Dispatches from General Van llalen,
the commander of the Queens troops, state
that Oh the 18Th of November, he compell-
ed Cabrera to raise the siege of Caspe, and
retire on Mnella.
General Palafox had at last prevailed on
the government of Spain to establish n hos
pital for invalid soldiers, and to appropriate
TO that object the two converts of Alocha
aud San Geronimo.
The public rejoicings for the royal mar
rage lately consumiaated between Don Car
los and the Princess De Beria, continue
throughout the provinces, and the hardy
mountaneers seem for the moment to have
forgotten the war and its alarms, to mingle
IN The village dance or assist at the bull fight
The new Queen has requested Don Car
los to grant an amnesty, which he has ac-
corded. In consequence, various political
prisoners who were at Estelln, at the Cas-
tie of Guevara, and Urbila, asewell rs nj
other places, have been set at liberty. A
general change of employees is also abou
TO take place.
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NV Yonk c.rrlr M.nkrr. Nov. 10.

Beeyes-The market to-day was more lightly
supplied with Beef Cattle, the number offered not
exceeding zoo head [all from the interior of this
State, with the exception Of 100 from Chester Co.
Pa and the demand being active al the Sametime
sellers were enabled TO obtain an advance of fully
IS cts per 100 lbs. the prices of the preceding
week. The sales reached 600 al prices ranging
al from 81 $40 averaging IS 75 per 100 pounds.
Cows and Calyes-A slight Improvement was
perceptible in the market for milch cows, and 40
out Of supply Of so sold at 35 a S45, and very
good at S.s.
Shcep and La Lambs-Demand brisk 700, all of
fered were sold at So 70 a so IS for sheep, and
p 50 25 for Lambs.
HAY and Straw-Loose Hay is scarce, and sci
ling at 9ic a 81 l2 Bale Hay at Is 76c. Straw
81 so 80 per 100 bundles.
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NEW LINE-FoR NEW YORK.


. The new steamer JOHN
w. RICHMOND, Capt. Wm
SS7r5kzss,yz, II. Townsend, wllleave Prov
.Sc.slSa5 idence Tor New York, FRI
DAY, Nov. tbe 80, at o'clock, and Newport at q
o'clock
The steamboat John w. Richmond having had
some further improvements made for the accommo-
dation OF passengers on the line at her rega-
lar reduced fare. The President and Directors for
themselves and the stockholders feel grateful for The
patronage so literally extended by the travelling
pubic, when means weIe exercised TO break down
our attempted competition, by a combination OF
wealthy companies, placing the power OF their roads
and their best boats against us days. az fare
so reduced as to be merely nominal depending for
their support on high fare on other days. The
public, true To their interests. and friendly ia
ours, have counienanced Us against the odds, and
our charge of 50 has thus far sustained u.s. The
public may be assured that so long as we sus-
tanned, exernons part shall not be wanting 10
accommodate them. When we can no longer be
sustained. necessity, and not choice. will compel us
10 retire from the unequal contest.
~ Private state rooms and berths can be secured
on application The day previous to Charles ~ Til
ley Agent al the steamboat office on Lons
Whar:, or at this Office.
Nov. 2S.