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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

The nomination Of Judge White during the last
Presidential contest is thus explained in his speech
at the dinner lately given to him:
"Some Of my political friends believed my hum
bic name ought to be presented to the people as a
candidate for the high station he filed Some in
this assemblage well know demonstrated against
this use OF my name, and foreold that with my
limited capacity and humble preensions, no hope
OF success ought to be entertained They thought
differently, did not and would not yield my
sent until informed that the Federal Executive had
threatened that if did permit the use of my name,
should be rendered odious to society. This threat
answered purpose that the persuasion of friends
could not. Despotic power never has governed and
never shall govern me. My name was given to the
public, and should have been, if the act had lost
me the good opinion of every political friend had
upon earth, and might almost add if it had even
endangered the good opinion Of my wife and chill
dren The result is known to us ALL Let none
suppose am either disappointed or mortified Sill
more, all may be assured, that with my consent my
name Will never again be used for any Office what
ever II ever had any aspirations for high Office,
time has put an end to them | am not so old vet
as to have the childish belief that my vigor of DO
and mind are 10 last always In all the stations l
have yet occupied have been enabled, SO TO acquit
myself, as never to mortify my friends"
The Judge will be easily understood in the follow
ing:
" The administration did its worst. Its thousand
presses were opened upon me and my friends, and
here am, in better health, and think entitled 10
more character than when they commenced upon
me- Still, let no man scorn the power Of the press.
To withstand its influence is perious effort. Ihave
made the experiment, and now assure you that
should feel less risk tomorrow in shouldering my
musket and knapsack and marching to the swamps
OF Florida, for six months campaign against the
Seminoes, than in encountering such incessapt dis
charges Of calunny and SANDER from all the presses
which an American Executive has the power to
bring into action"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

Singular Discovery in The Eyes Of Fishes,
Sc.-In Silliman's Journal for July, DR.. Wal
lace, occulist, of this city, states that he has
observed cavity containing water beneath
the eye socket of certain fishes, and comnu.
nicating with the socket by an aperture closed
by kind of valve. When pressure is made
on the cavity the water runs into the eye sock
ct, and the eye is raised SO that the animal
can see more directly before it. The socket
of the turtles eye communicates with the
mouth When the head is advanced the eye
may be blown out to a necessary distance I;
while by evacuating the air, it may be sunk so
far in the head that there is no danger of its
striking against the shell when the head is
drawn back.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

Verslfcation of an Ancient Prorerb-Thc follow
ing prophecy is said to have been delivered by
British bard, in the time of William the Norman
and preserved by some OF the monkish annalists
viz, That no more than three monarchs, in direct
succession, shall ever again reign these king
doms, without some violent Interruptions
l. William the Norman,
2. William Rufus,
3. Henry the First,
Interrupted by the usurpalion of Stephen.
l. Henry the Second
2. Edward the First,
3. Edward the Second,
Interrupted BY the abdicaon and mu rider Of Ed
ward the Second.
l. Edward the Third,
2. Richard the Second
Interrupted by the deposition Of that monarch
l. Henry the Fourth,
2. Henry the Fifth
8 Henry the Sixth,
Interrupted by the restoration OF the house of York
l. Edward the Fourth,
2 Edward the Fiflh,
3. Richard the Third
Interrupted by the usurpa,ion of Henry Rich
mond
l. Henry the Seventh
2. Henry the Eighth,
3. Edward the Sixth,
Interrupted by the election of lady Jane Gray.
|. Mary,
?. Elizabeth,
A foreign king, James of Scotland, called in to
assume the crown.
l. James the First
2. Charles the First,
Interrupted by the deposition OF that monarch, and
the establishment of another form Of government in
the person OF Oliver Cromwell.
!. Charles the Second,
2. James the Second,
Interrupted by the abdicaon of that king and the
election OF a foreigner
|. William the Third,
2. Anne,
Interrupted by the parliamentary appointment of
a foreigner
i. George the First,
2. George the Second
3. George the Third.
interrupted by the unfortunate incapacty of that
sovereign, and parliamentary appointment for ex-
ercising the sovereignty in the person Of the prince
regent
|, George the Fourth
2. William the Fourth,
B. Victoria the First,
Whom may God bless :: but what is to be the next
interruption l-Lircypool Courier
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

Resumption In Misassippi.-Th late negotiation
by theU. s. Bank OF five millions Of The Bonds of
the Mississippi Union Bank, has enabled the State
Of Mississippi 10 accomplish with but litIle eompara-
tive dihcuy the important measure OF returning TO
specie payments. The Union Bank, II will be seen,
has proposed convention Of the Banks in the South
West, br the purpose Of efecting general resump-
lion of specie payments on the lst Of January next
simultaneously with those OF New Orleans:
JACKSON, September 26, 1888.
To the Editor Of the Mississippan.
Sir--please publish the following resolutions,
passed a meeting Of the directors held this day
Resolred That the resolutions of the banks Of
New Orleans fixing the first Monday In January
next for the resumption OF specie payments, meets
the cordial appreciation Of this board.
Resolved, That the Mississippi Union Bank hav-
ing negotiated its Bonds for five millions in gold
and silver, is prepared TO commence and continue
its operations as specie paying bank
Resolved, That this bank experiencing the incon-
venienct Of issuing its notes payable on demand
whilst he banks of this and the surrounding states
are not edeeming their notes In specie, invites the
cooperation of The other banks OF this state in fix
ing as early day as practicable for the general re-
sumption Of specie payments.
RESOLVED That the post-notes of this bank will be
recevedal its counter for all dues to the bank In the
same minner as if payable on demand
Resolved That the post-notes of this bank will be
received all exchange operations at the same rates
as If payable on demand
Resolved That the President OF this bank open
correspondence with the banks Of the states OF Ala
bama, Tennessee and Arkansas, as well the banks
OF this st;le for the purpose of meeting in conyen
ton on the LIST Monday Of December next, at the
city Of Vicksburg that harmony and concert of ac-
ton may be secured in bringing about general re-
sumption of spece-payments simultaneously with
the banks Of The city Of New Orleans.
Ordered That the above resolutions be published
in the papers printed in the city of Jackson.
Extract from the Minutes
VIM. p GRAYSON, Cashier.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

The Mobile Advertiser pays the following Just tribute
to the accomplished President of the Bank Of the Uni.
ted States:
1.-THE Pennsylvania Bank OF the United States, I'M
der the admirable management of Mr. Biddle and ex-
ercsng in fact all the functions Of national nstitution
has accomplished already very great reduction in the
rates Of exchange throughout the country has assisted
the Government in its necessity, and is contributing
literally towards resumption Of specie payments in the
South. The beauty Of all this is Mr. Bidde
the people aud win golden opinions in spite Of lamen
tations here or elsewhere. ="
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17
SCHENECTADY COUNTY.

AT a meeting of the Democratic Republican cleo
tors of the county Of Schenectady opposed to the
Sub-Treasury scheme, and favorable Ito the prin.
ciples Of the party as psactsed by Jefferson and
Madison" held pursuant to public notice, at Ger
mond's Hotel, in the city of Schenectady on Mon
day the LIST day Of October 1888 the following reso.
lutions were unanimously adopted:
y Resolved, That we are unchanged and unchange-
Bile Democrats; thatthe principles OF Jefferson and
Madison, are those that we have adopted and pro-
fess, and that though they may be abandoned by
Others we will adhere to them and maintain them
in their purify and excellence.
Resolved, That the supremacy Of the people, and
their ability TO govern themselves cardinal points
in our political faith and will never weld our
confidence in them to the corruptng influences of
any party, or the ambition ola single man.
Resolved, That we early lost our attachment to
the present administration from the want of sympa-
thy that il manifested and continues to manifest for
the interests and opinions OF the people setting
itself mp an uncompromising Standard and requir-
ing unconditional submission; thus establishing an
odious despotism in free country, and restricting
the liberty OF thought and action in the public to the
views and policy of the cabinet
Resolved, That in popular government opinion
is every thing; though il may err, yet, in the end
experience will put it right; people being know.
ingly or willingly, for long time, the architects of
their own ruin that a republic which once yields
its own mind TO single man or combination of
interested men, however talented or exalted they
may be- lose the element of its freedom and that the
voice Of the people, if suffered once 10 be sighted
with immunity, may afterwards become unworthy of
notice.
Resolved, That we perceive in the persevering
efforts oil President Van Buren,, evident inclina-
ton to concentrate the power OF the States in The
hands oil the federal executive thus too fearfully
realizing the apprehensions Of the opponents of the
Constitution at the time Of its adoption that we will
oppose this attempt; that will use our utmost ex-
ertions to bring back the government 10 the people
-reinstate them in their Supremacy-piye effect Ia
their opinions and wishes and secure IN them Inc
right to think and act for themselves, without being
denounced as traitors and aposta,es Of the Demo-
cratic party.
Resolved, That the issue to be tried at the APP
preaching election, being between the advocates and
opponents of the Sub-Treasury--a scheme de-
nounced by the Democratic party in lS34-our views,
in respect TO IT, are the same now that they were
then; and we cannot give our vote to any man. for
that will leave in the hands OF the President who
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

Hdrrard Unircrsity.-By the College Catalogue.
Just published for the present academical year, il
appears that the whole number Of students Is 39s
viz: Graduates Theological Students 10, Law Stu
dents "a, Students attending Medical Lectures So
Resident Graduates 2. Undergraduates: Seniors g.
Juniors A. SophomoreS 81, Freshmen So. University
Student |. The necessary expenses for year, in
cluded in the College bills are Sl95 Agreeably to
recent arrangements, the accidental year is now
divided into two terms and two vacations.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

Theodore Sedgwick, Esq, who at first declined the
nomination candidate for Lieutenant Governor given
hun by the Van Buren, Convention at Worcester, has
since accepted the nomination.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17

CHEAP BOOKS, for sale by =. TAYLOR.
" Cooper's England, by an American" vols in full
binding, price for the set rs cents
Cooper's France 2 vols. price for the set rs cents
Cooper's Italy, by an American" vols rs cents
Cooper's Switzerland" first and second series--each
in vols price IS cenisthe regular price Of the above
works being 81 rs each. oct II
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-17
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

p s. Loughborough to be Attorney of the United
States for the District Of Kentucky.
VIM j. Davis to be Marshal of the United States for
the District of Georgia.
Henry W. McCony, Attorney OF the United States,
for the judicial district in West Tennes see in place
of Joseph H. Talbot, resigned
coNsULs.
John G. Feugel, for Leipsic, in Saxony
Frederick Bousquet, for Ce,te, in France
Nathan Hayler, for Nantz, in France
Richard J. Ofley, for Mayaguez, the Island Of Por-
to Rico.
Stephen Powers, for Basic, in Switzerland
Young J. Porter, for Brazoria, in Texas.
Thomas W. Robson, for Santa Martha, in the Re-
public OF New Grenada
Felix H. Sudu, for the Island or.Gaudaloupe
James r. Cdendon, for the Bay OF Islands, in New
Zealand
Philemon s. Parker, for Bombay, in India.
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has already the control Of the army and navy, the
destinies of the Republic and the liberties Of the
people.
Resolved, That the industry and integrity OF our
citizens have been manifest in all their relations that
they have sustained the credit system of the country by
their moral rorth The most substantial treasure of
nation; that government derives its subsistence and
support from them; that they entitled 10 every
facility that she can render 10 them in their business;
and that in fact the government and people are in
separable, and cannot, but by the act Of MASTER be
kept asunder.
Resolved, That We repudiate the claim that the
advocates oftbe Sub Treasury sci up 10 Democracy;
since their ranks have been open 10 the federaliss,
their policy has been arisocraiic in its tendency
and since their coalition with John G. Calhoun and
the other nui6ers destructive in its effects and in
utter contempt of the will OF the people.
Resolved, That we deeply regret the necessity we
feel to censure the Chief Magistrate of the State yet
the shutting, time serving policy Of William l..
Marcy-to-day supporting the Sub-Treasury, To-
morrow opposing il-now the enemy of the banks,
next advising the legislature 10 loan the public mo.
ney TO sustain them Conservative or Destructive,
as The interests of party the advices from Wash
ington required-have lost him. In our opinion, the
confidence which he once held in the Democratic
party.
Resolved, That the charge Of apostacy, as applied
to US, comes with an III grace from those who now
advocate measure which, four years since they
denounced as dsorganzing and revolutionary, and
subversiye Of the fundamental principles Of our go
vernment from 1913, down to this time"
Resolved, That Thomas L. Thompson Sidney
Ross, Samuel Myers, Duncan Mcdonald, and J. w.
Carey be a committee TO call future meetings.
Resolved, That these proceedings be signed by
the officers, and published in the Schenectady Senti-
mel, Reflector and Democrat New York Times,
Washington Madisonian, and such other papers as
y. MDoNALp, Secretary
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BOSTON POLICE REPORTS, originally publish.
ID ed in the Boston Morning Post, volume, price 81
cents. This day received by
oct II +. TAYLOR.
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IRvING'S WORKS IN 2yolumes
w price SO So former price IL dollars. uop
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DOTATOES.-Just received, and for sale cheap, 200
i bushels Northern Potatoes, of good quality, by
J. b. MORGAN,
oct l0-3t Store near 10th street, Penn ay
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CHEAP BOOKS..--Akens Memoirs of the Court Of
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CHEAP THEoLoGY-Bishop Watsons Apology
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Essay on the Inspiration Of the Scriptures by Dick
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Lord Little,on on the Conversion OF st. Paul.
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The above works all contained in whole and per.
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Also, blue and green Writing Fluids, by Perry Terry
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IIOW TO OBSERVE.---Morals and Manners--b,
IL Miss Martineau, in l volume,
Is just received by + TAYLOR,
oct II Immediately East Of Gadsby's
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NEW SOUVENIR.-The Christian Keepsake and
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In New numbers Of each, just received by
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ALSO, The 18th and 5ih Nos. Sketches by Boz.
Harry Austin. or Adventures in the British Army, by
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L>RENCH GOODS.-We have to day received
l. 20 pieces very fine French Merinos,
so do German do
100 figured and plain Rept Slips
SO pieces Italian Lustrings, very chsap
80 do Linen Cambrics
200 dozen Ladies' Gloves
100 French Capes, very cheap, to close.
sept l9-2aw3w BRADLEY & CATLETT.
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DLAYING CARDS..--F. TAYLOR is agent for the
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Fine Earhen do do do
do do Paste Boxes
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STAPLE DRY GOODS.-We have to day opened
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perior
$50 pieces English Merinos
81 cases London and Paris Prints,
$40 pieces Flannels, some very SUPERIOR
220 pairs French Blankets,
300 pieces kerseys and Linseys
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
From the Burlington Sentinel, of Monday.
IMPORTANT NEWS.

DESTRUCTION OF THE BRITBH STEAMER SIR
RopERr PEEL" IN AMERICAN WATERS, NE AR
FRENCH CREEK.
The Montreal papers Of Friday bring the start.
ling and unexpected intelligence of the destruc.
ton of British Steamboat near French Creek
in the State of New York. Wo give the account
as contained in letter to the Montreal Cou.
rier, promising that it gives only the British &C.
count OF the outrage, and that possibly when the
full particulars are known, some extenuatlng
circumstances may set it in a less odious light
than it now bears. 1t is one Of the most shame
full transactions that it has ever fallen to our lot
to rec ord and we doub, not the perpetrators OF
it will be brought to condgn punishment. Gran
ting all to be true as stated in the letter, the con-
duct of the deprodators in permitting all on board
to 90 on shore with their effects, contrasts Ia
vorably with that of McNab's ruilians at Schlos-
ser. If their example had been initiated, not
one would have escaped shooting, much less
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
FRIDAY. JUNE 8, 1888.

ribe dream" she said, passing her slender
hand over her eyes, "a-but you are very
pale, was it rcal?' She started up and
looked toward the cove. The two palm
trees stood towering in the sunshine, the
bark here aud there torn from their trunks.
and the thick branches broken and dangling
in the air. like rent banners streaming over
battle field, the heavy grass was tram.
pied and soilcd with blood, and a huge
boa constructor lay stretched upon the
white sand mutilated and dead.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

any Of them allowed to take their effects off the
boat with them. We shall wait with anxiety for
further information.