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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24
FROM ALABAMA.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.

Mn. ALIEN have not been careless observer
of the political movements Of the different parties
for the last eighteen months for have thought the
present crisis OF lasting importance to the peo-
pie OF this Government,
have thought the manifest spirit Of intolerance
and prescription, that characterize many high in
office, and the abusive epithets thai have been heap
ed upon many ofthe most virtuous and talented men
In our Government by many OF our public papers, Is
an omen Of evil and threatens the dissolution Of this
fair fabric, at no distant day. Freedom OF thought
and speech, Is truly guaranteed to ALI men In this
Government; but the manifest instances In which
this privilege has been been abused shows deep cor
rupon, and should cause every lover Of his country
10 shudder. There are many Of the Republican party
in Alabama, to my own knowledge, who hold the
doctrines now, that they held in common with the
administration in 1884 find we are denounced by
the Globe and other prints federaliss, deserters
and traitors am proud TO know however, that
these abusive epithets fall harmless at feet in
this country for many here are too virtuous to be
made the tools and subsevents of party discipline.
There are many who are opposed 10 U. 8. Bank,
opposed to the Sub-treasury but in favor Of well
organized State Bank Deposte System, who will
have seats in the next Legislature Of State, and
they from the most democratic counties
fthe list was fairly made, have no hesitation in
saying, considerable majority of our State would
prefer the State Bank Deposite System TO the Sub
treasury But false issue is attempted to be made;
it is said the issue is between the Sub-treasury and
National Bank; but this is only 10 delude the un-
wary; for all must know that U. s. Bank cannot
be established during the administration Of Mr. Van
Buren,, who stands pledged to veto it. The Sub
treasury has been thrice condemned in Congress;
and the elections in the different States plainly show
that il is opposed by large majority Of the Ameri-
can people. Then, as Mr. Van Buren, stands pledg-
ed in his two messages to cooperate with the people
in any system that did conflict with his views Of
the Constitution. hope he will redeem his pledge,
and abandon the revolutionary and designating
system, the Sub-treasury.
'", AN OH Democrat
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A Nation Of " Great Fseders"-It is an admitted
fact that in the of feeding" Jonathan leaves
even John Bull far in the distance Mr.. Combc
in the course OF his entertaining and instructive lee
ture on Tuesday evening, on the subject OF the
Connection between the Body and Mind" hume
rously alluded to the enormous feeding propensines
of the Americans, and good naturedly observed that
the seven or eight weeks he had been in this country
was from the great profusion in which he found our
hospiable boards supplied with the boun,ies Of Pro-
violence, served up in such varied and inviting
forms, that be had thus far been utterly unable TO
Withstand the great temptations set before him, and
in consequence he had undergone considerable
'corporeal punishment Transcript.
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The Frederick Times makes the following procla-
nation, and regret to see the alternative il pre-
sens for ITSELF: The opposition in many parts, lay
their hopes of success upon a strange foundation.
They seem constantly disposed to knock out their
own underpinnng, and reject every stud and stone
that is offered 10 strengthen and support their build
ing. Can the building thus stand1 But the Times
should be 'nothing if not" independent. Fight on
your own hook"-live on praises, and on promises
never fulfilled" and saw-dust pudding"-on patrons
who patronisc without intention of ever paying
support yourself-conceive thoughts and images and
build up arguments for plagaris to convert 10 their
own use, all as ace do, and you will doubt be
premely blest in the end-or rather when You come
to an end ....
"The Madsonian has been taken to task BY one
of its correspondents for copying article from this
paper wherein we stated that we might possibly go
for Little Van and the Sub-Treasury." Much as
we are opposed to the Sub Treasury and the intoe-
rant despotic language Of many of the Adminstra-
ton journals, we shall be compelled from necessity
to support the men who support u.s." Notwthstand-
ing we were promised the support Of the entire whig
party Of the county, if persisted in the support of
Conservative principles, not one man has redeemed
his pledge, with but three four honorable excep-
tions. They have and all abandoned their hob
their only chance of success. Consequently if they
had one spark of gratitude in them they would sus-
tain the press that first hoisied that flag They
longer whigs-they have cast off the great bugbear
of National Bank, then why do they not come for
ward as honorable men ought to do, and sustain the
men to whose exerlons doctrines and principles they
owe their triumphs ?"
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The Selma (Ala.) Free Press of the 10th inst
has the following:
II" Quite religious sensation has taken place
in our town within the last week week ago
Yesterday, a religious meeting commenced in the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, intended to con-
inue three days. During the progress of the meet
ing number (chiefy young genlemen,) became
The number is increasing, and the meetings are
continued every evening. The religious part ofthe
community have become cheered at the prospec, of
happy religious reformation, in which we hope
they will not be disappointed"
Immediately following this information is an
nounced "the races" "the new theatre "the fair"
and " the elections"
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Theller and Mackenzie, the Canadian refugees,
addressed an audience, respectable in numbers, at
Carusi's Saloon in this city on Wednesday evening
last. The public officers staid away at the proper
request of the President Mr. Watson, their Anne
rcan attendant was unsuccessful in call for
citizens meeting, and the runaway fighters received,
we believe, no pecuniary encouragement. Theller
was formerly from this city.
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THE WAR IN CANADA.

The Kingston, u. c. Chronicle states that in the
affair with the Patriots" near Prescott, Lieutenant
johnson, Of the SD regiment, Lieut.. Dulnage, Of
the Greenville militia privates, and women were
killed. Lieut. Col Gowan, Capt Geo. Mcdonald,
Lieut. Parker, Sergeant Clarke, and more than 40
prvates were wounded.
Twenty-six "palriots" were taken prisoners, and
lodged in the fort at Kingston.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

The Postmaster General Of the United States started
from Nashville for Washington, says the Republi-
can Banner of the 18th inst, Sunday last! Is this
good example, Has the distinguished individual,
alluded to, forgotten the common lao and the dirine
preeepts he learnt in his native New England
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

YANcEY who killed DIR. Earle in an ARRAY at
Greenville, s. c., during the recent canvass has
been tried before the Greenville Circuit Court on
an indictment for murder, and found guilty Of
manslaughter, and was sentenced on the 26th inst
10 pay fine Of 1900 dollars, and to be imprisoned
one year @.. ....,
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gfThere was painful rumor in town yesterday,
that the Steam Ship Liverpool was lost. We sin
cerey hope ii is unfounded. ...
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One Presidential term.

The dimmution Of the patronage Of the te-
deral Executive By making more Offices elective
blythe people.
The amendment Of the Constitution Of The
United States so as to gice TO Congress The
election the Secretary ofhs Treasury.
The prohibition BY Ian Of the Interference Of
officers Of the federal government in popular
elections.
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COUNTRY SroRIEs. BY Mary Russell Milford au-
thoress of Our Village" Belford Regis" /" Ri
emf" &c. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard.
vol Svo. IT,. ....... .... '.....
Stories of much pleasantly and vivacity, told in
an agreeable style The authoress is known and
appreciated. For sale at Taylor's.
LrrrELL's SPIRrr OF THE MAGAZINES AND ANNALS
Monthly. E. Littell & Co, Philadelphia.
The title Of this valuable publication explains it.
self The present number contains sixteen articles
of various length, style and interest, from the pages
Of the best English Magazines and ANIMALS, and by
the most popular of the fashionable writers Of the
day in England S3 per annum in advance.
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
BE UNTY-is NoN-EssESriALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARirY.-Augushn.
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Majority for Robinson SO.

The Legislature at its next session, will be COM
posed as follows - Senate, Wings, A Van Buren,
men; House Of Representatives, Ia Wings, Van
Buren, .men-Whig majority, in joint ballot, g.
Phil Herald
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

Official returns of the late election in Delaware
show the following results
Migan. Robinson.
New Castle. .......'2l4
Kent .............. sc. ...........
Sussex .............. TO-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16
MISS GREEN'S SCHOOL.

Mr.. Ep,roR:--During Monday and
Tuesday of the present week large por-
ton of our citizens were engaged in a''en
ding the semi.unnual examination of Miss
Green's school. attended among the
rest, nearly all the exercises. that might
discover as nearly as poss'b'c the merit and
dement's of the institution, and the impres
sions left upon my mind by what ] saw an"
heard are of so decisive q character that
deemed them not unworthy of public notice.
As to The plan upon which the examination
was conducted it was clear that the prac.
tee OF assigning beforehand parts to each
of the pupils, upon which they were to be
examined. had no place here, for as far a.
was practicable the spectators were per.
ml,,ed to propose questions or subjects TO
the classes. There was one difficulty how.
ever apparent during The whole cxamina
iion. The questions and answers were
b. distinctly in,eIiGib'c 10 lho,e only who
sa, very near the speaker. This fault
should be corrected and the habit acquired
by The young Ladies Of u',c'ing their
thoughts in q clear aud full tone of voice
The first point made manifest was. That III"
youpu Indies had studied much and profit.
Observation-Disclosures Indeed appeared to hayc
mastered completely The authors they had
been studying, and IN various instances
there were exhibited marks Of intellect Of
no inferior order. II was TO be observed
also tina, the method of instruction had not
been superficial but was in the highest de
gree thorough. In ma hemallcai studies
full aud rigid demonstration upon the black
board was in all cases required. In III"
Languages, Latin and French.) the pu
prls did no, merely translate but wer"
closely examined a- to grammar, pr"nnnc'
alton and historical illusions. In the
higher branches Of English study, VIZ;
Loo,c. Rhetoric, Intellectual Philosophy,
&c. i, was cIear from the fucncy with
which the young Ladies expressed Their
thoughts, that they had been accustomed
in ,hc,r daily rccnollons to give at length
the views of their authors in their own Ian
guagc, practice Of the utmost Importance
IN these studies.
So far as On opinion could be formed of
The Instructors. from the plan Of instruction,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16
CONGRESS-.

THE MISSISSIPPI ELECTION CASE is at
last declde0-so far as Congress has any
Thing to do with it. On Monday, a, about
O'Clock, The question was taken on Mr..
Towards amendment. declaring thai
"Mrssrs Preniiss and Ward are no, en-
titled to seats in his House, as members
of the twenty fi0h Congress. The vo>c
was wai Chcd. and The result awaited with
intense anxiety. The Speaker. after the
yeas and nays were read, announced the
vnte-yeas ~. nays liza tie The
Speaker voted in the affirmative. So. the
amendment was agreed to, by the Speak
er's casting vote. A grca, buzz aud some
applause followed The enumeration. Al
ter tins Mr. Howard moved another amend
mcni. which was agreed Ia, directing the
Speaker TO communicate The Resolutions To
the Governor "f Mississippi. The scene
in he House upon tins decision is descrl
bed as exciting i0a great degree. Mr..
WISE made one If his most animal ed
speeches. declaring that if he were Gov
ernor OF Mlssssrppr--and he wished TINT
ha was he woGld send back the same
cert ifca'e to he House n hundred time.
before hr would issue a writ tor new cleo
rlon. lie also drc'arcd that were he in
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16
TIE OREGON TERRITORY.

We have open questions upon boupda.
RIGS enough now and it is therefore with
pleasure that the people will notice that n
measure has been introduced into the Son.
ate l." settle al once tho Oregon question,
aud 10 determine wha, aud where are our
o"nhdafl's on The north west Now, the
ADJUST meut OF The question is comparatively
easy to what il will bo hereafter; and the
-n"ner II is uudc:,'oud between he Un,ted
5 airS, and Great Bri,an. and Russia. the
better. On rdn'rdnv IN the Senate. Mr..
Linn OF NJ ,,ouri Introduced bill au'hot>.
lnn The occupation or ihr Columbia or Or
ECON RIVER II establishes Tertiary
north of latitude AZ degrees. aud west OF
the Rocky Mountains, To be called the
Oregon Territory: aulhorl>ng the cSlab-
Ilshmpn, of a fort on that river, and the
occupallo ion Of the country bv the military
to'ce Of the United States; establishing
port Of entry aud requiring that the com
try should then b. held subject to the rev.
enuc laws Of The United States; with on
appropriation Of SO 600. Mr.. Linn NOV.
ed The reference Of the bill to the Commits
tee on military affairs, stating the opinion
territory was neglected it would pass from
our possession in the course of five years.
Mr.. Clay of Kentucky thought the Senator
and committee would do well to make IN
qurles as to the present treaty with Great
Britain, and whether we could occupy the
country without giving cause OF offence.
Mr.. Linn said 1t was his intention that the
inquiry should be made He designed 10
get all the information he could on the sub
iec, and lay it bef're The committee or the
Senate, that the Senate might make such
notifications Of the bill as they might
think proper.
Mr.. Buchanan said he was glad the
gentleman from Missouri had moved IN this
business. The time has come when we
ought To assert our rights TO the OREGON
Territory, or abandon it rorcvcr. We
know by information received ftom al
agent Of the government. that the Hudson
Bay Company were establishing forts in
that quarter, cutting down the timber aud
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

New IIAMp.HiRE. The election in
New Hampshire is close at band--on'y five
weeks from 9Th inst. The Wings are &C
tive and determined to do all IN their
power 10 wrcs, the state from the msrnc
If the Loco Focns. The Concord Courier
of las, Friday says Tour intelligence
from all parts Of the state is most cheering.
The Wings are every where full OF life and
action. while thousands and thousands of
the nominal Van Barren men are determined
no, to identify themselves with the frauds
If the leaders of The patty, by supporting
them in office n, hc ensuing election"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16
CHESTER, (Geauga Go. Ohio.) !
Oct II, 1887.

SIR being Informed Of your letter 10 A.
Hanson E,q, Post Master ~ krIland, a,king
information respecting he "k"'l'nd safety society
Bank" for lr bcm fl al ,ou'selr and the puhlic,
and knowing that circumstances will pre>emt ,onr
rrccN ing an answer Gum HIM immediately | have
taken II upon m,,e'l Ia communicate the mf,ma
having the hnnIr OF u person II acquaintance with
,uu,,ef il, that II Is rs ,ou saw not onl, "ofp,ra
Importance" hut may be decidedly "for the benefit
Of the public
Firsl, then. in answer 10 your inquiry. an Insli.
tulon bearing The above name was founded under
the auspices OF $40 smith," The Mormon prophet,
and commenced business AT Kirkland about The
first Of January last,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

ly Of Sir Francis d. Head, late Lieut..
Governor Of Upper Canoda passed through
that city on Thursday last, on their way Il"
New York, TO embark for Europe. His
Eyccllcncy was expected to follow in o
few lavs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16
CURIOUS CHAPTER ON BANKING

Mr.. EDITnR-An YOUR readers have head of
Jn Stnlh and has i"ilnw"Is. the Nnrmnni,r., A.,
i surri,nrn 81 what mi Irnv anl f,nhiici.m can
accomplish, ! ,ud you 'hr enclosed e.,r. ior put
lraImn, il>ou 'hnk 'hAl printing il viii he Of any
IN, service 10 he public The circumstances lhai
gave eNis'ence IN the lellcr are the f,lhwIng. A
few b'li> from the Mennonite Bank had gotten
mo cncul''i"n N this seen nn aud gentleman of
This village addressed elIer 10 The Post Master
Al kr'G'nd making inquire. respecting the sol.
,encN Ol HE pr"lhel's bank nld The enclosed letter
is The answer 10 iiis communication.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

u-TThc ice on the Lake is now sound
aud strong-- perhaps never bciter-end
loaded teams are continually passing in oil
directions upon it. Now is the time to
lay in stock for dog DAYS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

We would direct the attention Of the
reader TO on article on oar first page,
from the 81. Adams paper, in relation to
the ,or,uous course Of President Van
Burcn. II is severe, but. nevertheless. just
Tia, papcr it should be borne in mind, sup.
pot,ed Mr.. Van Rurcn's election.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

MAINE.--The House of Representatives
of Maine after debate Of ten hours, on
Saturday, (without dinner or supper up
OH the bill repeating the law prohibiting
the emission of small bills by the banks Of
that State. ordered it to be engrossed for
third reading by vote of ga to 6. The
Wings rema ined a, their posts, but the
Locos deserted the ground.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

PENNsYLvA Rr-ouIons have been
Introduced into the House Of Rcnrcscn'a-
ivcs ins,rnc'lng the Senators Of that State
in Congress 20 vote for q pos'pnncmcnt oi
the sub treasury act until the next session
Of Congress- TIL" vote on taking up these
resolutions stood 40 to IA (which is regard
ed as tost vote in their favor. SubSe
qncnly. til" vote on question t" discharg"
the committee OF the whole was decided
IN The affirmative, SO to 43-lnd'ca',ng o
majority Of seven Of the opponents Of the
pic Jet. These votes were considered as
decisive Of the passage Of the resolutions
through the house. Their adoption by the
Senate is certain, as there is Wing ma
jori'y Of six 10 Tint body.
The Sub. Treasury Bill, it is now conce.
ded, will remain on "untried eXpeden,."
The instructions from the Pennsylvania
Legislature, are decisive Of its fate in the
Senate; and it never had any chance OF
getting through the House.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

Mississippi SENATOR The Legislature
Of Mississippi has mndc choice Of Hon.
James Tro'icr 20 be Senator in Congress,
IN plnce If Hon. John Back. lie is Van
Buren, man and wa- chosen by 60 votes,
80, and Mr.. Hudson %
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

lie distinctly declared that he would not
submi, TO the decision, nor be- in any way
hound BY it. lie would neither resign nor
compromise his right. but would appeal to
the mex, Congress, from the decision Of
this. That Congress. would, if Olsen
lhralcd from the 'nhncnc" which now d.
rec'cd lis Judgment. 'csc'nd the resolution
ius, adopted. in liE" mnnnrr as this Com.
or, SIS had rr.rinrd as uncnusl u inual the
resolution adopted bv them NJ he late
session. lie drclarpd. too. that the pon
pie Of Mississippi would never submit 10
b., NJ tins manner. DISTINGUISHED by The
rd,ci of this House, given 5y the solitary
voice of the speaker. A few Of her clti-
Znns might 90 to HE new election whIch
the House had ordered; but he was PERSIA.
dcd hat ID" great majutuy them wouldIn
dignantly g. CT the terms upon which
rhs House had agreed Ia admit them to
their Constitutional representation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

10 the Senate "n Monday The day was
occupied IN he discussion of the sub treas
ury sheme-Mr. Rlyes on the floor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-16

Extract of a letter from an officer OF the
army I" his friend IN Washington Gated
Gar"y's Ferry Jan.l7 1888.
News has just reached M that sam
Jones was on an Island with about 800
men, and only accessible by one nan nj u
ilmo. Gen Jrsup is nncr hm, md M
Ionbl, by tins time. is around hun; II
seems he intends making stand there.
and # so, have every confidence the war
" II soon end
10 the Senate on Monday, The day was
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-02

Countess Of Mnigravo, Duchess Of Suth.
crIand and other ladies' about her person,
are tall women, and the contrast makes the
Queen appear of lower stature than she
really is Her mother is tail, well made.
dark haired brunette with remarkably fine
eyes. Her father, like the rest Of the
rovoI family, was over the middle stature.
Very IDtlc is now said about the Onecn's
marriage Mc0hrnks she has quite time
enough to thlnk Of that some wears TO
comc. They say, indeed that Lord f.
phln>tone j. coming back from India. and
that she bad a pencbam for him Hoy far
inns !, true, there can be no means at pres
ent ct aSccr'a,nlng. On one point there
Is no dspn'c-thc Queen may legally
espousc II SUBJECT if it so please her.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-02
WOMAN AS SHE SHOULD BE.
BY REV. II. WINSLOW.

BY REV. II. wINsLow.
The next qualification is habit of
dustry. This is e>sensal to evcrv pro,
duclve virtue it should be early formed
and vigorously maintained. The tempra-
tlons with young women in the present,
state of society 10 neglect it are numer
Gus, and too often fatal. How many of
our daughters, because their parents are
able to support them, or because they are
looking for some connection which will ex-
empt them from the necessity Of personal
effort, form habits of fixed and hopee in
dolence
This evil is by no means confined TO
any one class. I. is the pride of the rich.
it is the ambition of the poor, to appear
above the necessity OF effort. But it is a
false and pernicious sentiment. We were
made for action; we were never in true
honor but when activity engaged to the
extent Of our ability in accomplishing
some good and this is as true of woman
as of man. Because it devolves on the
man mainly to provide support for his fam
lily, does it therefore follow that wives and
daughters have nothing or little to do ?
by no means. There still remains most
important service for them, and they are
sui as sacredy bound to make the most
they possibly can of all their time and
s're"g'h' IN some useful employment, as #
they were compelled to do it fr their dai
~ bread To be dllgent and uscfuly
employed to the exlcn, of her ability is
one of the first lessons to be ,ncnlcated
upon the little miss, and to be continually
impressed upon her through all the subse.
sequent periods of her childhood. youth and