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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

Ofthose who advocate the Sub-treasury measure,
there are some who are capable oflihing themselves
above blind devotion to party, and who feel that
their first duty is owed to their country. And we
believe there are some who have become enlisted in
this measure by first viewing 1t as an abstract ques-
lion without reference to its adaptation to the prac-
.'-~' .,f shs Gouarnnent: and having de-
cided in its favor wish 10 try the experiment. we
would ask those if this is the time, under the extra
ordinary circumstances of the country to risk the
consequences Of such an experiment?
This measure contemplaes thorough change in
the fiscal operations Of the Government and such a
change as will influence, in material degree, every
interest of our vast country. Its friends promise
such results and its enemies fear them. Its friends
have faith in its salutary operation and its enemies
are not less sangune in their fears Of its baneu in
fuence. Remember that 1t Is doubtful experiment
upon scale extensive with the limits of the Union
If It should succeed, 1t would then be well; but,
should il fail who can measure the extent OF the in
Jury, and where SHOULD we find salvo for the ruin
1t would produce ? The country stagnant in all its
business palsed in all its resources and pervaded
with calamity that has injured all, and ruined ma
nv how could the country bear the shock of another
revulsion Z Let those who feel the general parala-
sis answer the question. Bear in mind that is an
experiment that many great and good men believe
to be ruinous in its consequences.
Is there any actual necessity for this measure at
this time2 We can conceive Of none. Would it
not be safest and most prudent for the advocates OF
this experiment, under this state Of things, to post
pone their efforts for its introduction until the coun-
try RECEIVERS from its embarrassed and PROSTATE con-
dition, when it would have strength and means SUI
ficient to risk the consequences We appeal TO the
liberal and patriotic, to relinquish forever this
great and doubtful scheme.
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THE sUB-TREASURY.

Many of our readers will recollect the
brief remarks of :" A LOCKER ON IN VIENNA"
communicated in the last number of the
Madisonian, upon the reward held out to
members of Congress, by executive appoint
mcnts frequently conferred on them, for their
services in advocating the experiments or cx-
pedients of the Executive, against the known
and declared will Of their constituents. In
naming several illustrious instances of this
abuse of patronage, the writer expresses his
apprehensions that the same course will be
pursued in order TO force the Treasury
upon the country, in defiance Of their re-
monstrances.
1t is not our habit to comment upon the re-
marks of anonymous communications, or to
anticipate the reasoning Of publications in
preparation for the press, Of which we may
happen to be apprised; but those of the
former, referred to above, are so just, and are
in such happy unison with a colloquial insight
we have had Of the latter, embraced in a
forthcoming work touching this Identical topic,
as they bear more strongly on the present
crisis, than most of the reflections or COM
ments we have seen in so short compass.
The author last alluded to, speaks some
whatln these words" After devoting great
deal Of labor to collate, and concentrate, as il
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23
SUB-TREASURY FINANCIERING, AND
t TAXING THE PEOPLE.

But a few days since, there appeared in the
Globe, semi-c6icial treasury article, boast
ing of the extraordinary high credit which
Treasury notes had attained, and exultingly
proclaiming that the Government now pays its
creditors in specie. There ended the flourish.
The Globe did not tell by what operations
these boosted Treasury exploits were accom-
plished. That we will do. IL is by debasing
our public credit! That we will prove. At
the moment the bonds Of the States Of New
York and Pennsylvania, bearing fire per cent.
per annum interest, command in open market
premium Of one per cent, and specie or its
equipalent, in payment, the bonds ofthe United
States, bearing SIR per cent. per annnm in
terest, are disposed Of in the same market at
par! Thus, in regulating ten millions OF dol
lars, il is done at an expense Of two hundred
thousand dollars more to the people Of the
United States, that il would cost the people
Of either Of the above mentioned individual
States to raise the same sum whereas, the
credit of the United States ought to stand SO
much superior to either of them, as to COM
mand that sum for al least three hundred thou
sand dollars less than either. To the amount
Of the two sums, say half a million of dollars,
the people must be taxed!
So much for the .fnanciering Of empires,
and the Sub Treasury scheme!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

The following is too good to be lost. The lady
of member Of Congress, who had spent the winter
at Washington, recently returned home. Her hus-
band not hearing from her for several days, gently
chided her for her silence. The next mail brought
him letter saying she had written him before, but
unfortunately, like the Sub-Treasury BILL her letter
happened be laid on The table instead Of being sent
to the post office. She hoped this explanation would
be satisfactory but if it were not she presumed
she should hear no more about II for she learned,
whilst attending the proceedings Of Congress, that
when any matter was laid on the table it was no longer
opcR 10 debate.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

The destruction Of human life, by the bursting Of
the boiler OF the steamer Pulaski, is truly appalling
How long shall we neglect TO grasp the means with
in our reach, 10 prevent this continual loss Of life,
and expose ourselves and families constantly TO the
same danger2 II nothing can prevent the bursting
OF boilers, are there inventions by which their
consequences can be avoided1 What can legisla-
on effect, II men, instinct with the love Of life and
security cannot obyiaie these catasrophies, whose
frequency IL continued ought render travelling by
steam altogether impracticable.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

The Calico Print Works at Smihfeld, R. Iwere
destroyed by fire on the l4h inst with 1000 pieces Of
goods. The insurance on them amounts to $4,000, at
the Manufacturers Mutual Office in Providence,
which il is believed will about cover the loss
VERY GooD.-The Montreal Herald says that
"lhe Presidents son, John Van Buren,, has gone to
London 10 represent the Court Of Washington at the
Coronation OF the Queen"
The Newport Mercury Of Saturday announces
that that number completes eighty gears since the
said paper was first published by James, the eldest
brother of Or. BENJAMIN franklin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23
THE ALLY, THE RIVAL OF MIR. VAN
BURENy

We place on record as sign of the times the
following letter, which copy from the Charleston
Mercury of the 18th inst the official and confidential
organ of the "NEw LEADER" Of the administration
kdr. CALnou,~. ~shees alliance was hailed hv lis
organ with "joy and PRIDE" There can be no doubt
that this letter was approved and authorized by the
proper partisan authorities at Washington. We
therefore must consider it "oGciaE in its peculiar
sphere.
The ultimate end Of the present movement being
the MORE COMPLETE UNION OF SOUTHERN INTERESTS"
and the MEANS, the ELEVATION OF JOHN c.
CALHOUN TO THE PRESIDENCY" We think
it highly important that the public, should, without
loss of time, be made acquainted with this grand
movement. But "what ariH Mrs Grundy say TO
itp" &.,s
WAsHNGToN Jan. ii, 1888.
The political elements here are in state of great
agitation. The great and but late overpowering
Wing party, is breaking up. The seeds of disu-
MAN are plentfully scattered among those who have
been distinguished as " Nationals Those who have
been known as uniform and consistent Democrats
in contradistinction to Fsderals and Nationals are
also shaken and divided. There are elements Of
disunion in that party which will work its di-
vision, or change of its men and measures, and
am prepared to witness movement which will have
for its object the complete Union Of Southern
crcsS, and the consequent Iteration Of John c. Cal
houn to the Presidency. There is movement in
the public mind towards this object l witnessed it
during the past year in Pennsylvania, the Stale which
gave Mr.. Calhoun an early and strong support as a
candidate for the Presidency, and which has never
Withdrawn her affection from him, Notwithstanding
all the struggles and collisions which from the
high Tariff system. The politicians, foiio,ring in
The rake of public sentiment are here andthere in
persation and in The press, indicating Mr.. CAL
HOUN AS THE CANDIDATE OF THE DE-
MOCRATIC PARTY.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

THE sUB-TREAsURY AND THE BANKS.
| But for the fear Of this odious and icicked
measure which has been held up IN te'rOrem
for almost ten months. since II was first re-
commended by the President, at least four
| fiiths, perhaps seven-eighls Of the banks in
this country would before this have resumed
specie payments business would have been
flowing through its wonted channels, indus
try and labor found full employment and am
pie compensation, and peace and prosperity
overspread the Republic.
In place ofsuch brilliant picture existing
to gladden. the heart Of the philanthropist and
rejoice the spirit Of the patriot, what do we
behold and experience Nearly all the banks
of the country Though prepared,) deferred from
resuming specie payments, fearful Of the ac-
ton Of their own representatives and that Of
the Executive of their country. The few
banks that have resumed, stand in state Of
palsy, looking with fear and trembling, lest
the next mail may announce the direful intel
lgence Of the passage Of the Sub-Treasury
bill, which would compel them on the instant,
TO suspend specie payments again. Com
merce is PROSTATE, enterprise is paralized and
industry and labor languishes for the want Of
employment.
Pass the Sub Treasury bill, not single
bank in the country can pay specie. Those
which have not resumed, win be prevented
from doing so; those which have resumed will
be obliged to suspend again, and the existing
state Of things become riyeted upon the coun-
try. Then, indeed, may the Chancellor of
the Exchequer, give vent to his icy heart and
malignant spirit, and exultingly exclaim, . zoe
hare got the banks on The hip!"
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EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE--PARTY DIS
CIPLINE.

When Congress assembled at the extra
session, the members came together fresh
from the people. They bore with them the
feelings and the sentiments Of their constitu-
ents. Many of them who were elected by
and came here to represent the friends Of the
administration, were openly and hostely ar
rayed against the Sub-treasury scheme. And
how did they manifest that hostility Their
first act to do it was by defeating the cleo
ton Of the publishers Of the official organ, as
printers Of the House Of Representatives.
This was after the recommendation of the
Sub-treasury by the President in his message
It is well known, that had the election Of Spea-
ker taken place on the same day, the pre-
sent incumbent Of that chair could not haze
been elected Although it was reported that
the President would recommend the Sub
treasury, yet, as it was only so rumored, and
not certain, it was thought impolitic las it
certainly would have been) to declare war
against it and the Executive, in anticipation of
its being proposed by him.
Where are many Of those representatives
now How are they voting now Alas
changed changed! Supporters of the Sub
treasury
Have their constituents changed also
| Yes, but, in more determined and unanimous
hostility against the scheme; and that too,
while their representatives have changed TO
the opposite What has wrought this change
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

with the latter We answer party dsse,p-
line and Eaecutire influence We SEQ il We
know it, We daily witness it. Il
Upon the result Of this measure, il has been
officially announced, depends the fate. Of the
administration. With it, the proclamation has
gone forth the Executive is resolved to " SINK
or spim" Need we wonder then, that even
heaven an earth will not be left unmoyed TO
carry it. What sagacious observer and locker
on, does not see instruments OF the Executive
from the Adjutant, who twelve months ago,
announced from the banks of the St. Law
renee the "untried expedient," down to the
lowest Corporal, constantly and actively en-
gagged, in and out Of the legislative halls, drill
ling individuals, and discipline the Ereeutips
corps?
We witness daily, we might almost say
hourly. certain good, upright, conscientious
and honest men, whose feelings revolt at
the very name of Sub.neasury, who loath
and abhor it with the utmost disgust con-
stantly beset, teazed and tormenled by the
miaions of Executive employees to force them
to violate theirobligations to their constituents,
to cast away their own consciences, and to
vote (as they tell them they are in duty
bound" to do) for the measure Of the Execu-
tive.
To those individuals we would say, turn a
deaf ear to the opportunities Of these tools of
party. Cast them from you with frowns and
scom. Preserve your independence, and
your self-respect, and vote according to the
dictates Of your own conscience, and your
own sense of obligation and duty to your con-
stituents.
With what proud feelings will represen-
tatiye, who so acts, return to the bosom
Of his family, his home, and to his consttu-
ents. By such an act alone, he rears a
monument to his own fame for the remainder
Of his own life, and hands it down to future
ages to be respected and venerated. It
would be legacy to his children Of thrice
told value to gold
Who would not envy such man Both
living and when dead, it would be said Of
him, he was the man who had the moral cou-
rage to be honest. He spurned Executive
temptations, and defed party threats. He
could neither be seduced nor alarmed from
the performance Of his duty to his constitu.
ents, his country and his God
Need we draw the opposite Of the contrast
No. Those who read the above, cannot fail
to do it; and doing so, who that is doubling,
can for moment hesitate thereafter, to de-
termine the course to pursue. The path is
open, the way is clear. One side leads to
honor and respect, the other to disgrace and
scorn.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23
MARRIAGES..

On Sunday, the 18th instant, by the Rev. F. Ser.
Mr.. JOSEPH FuGATE, to Miss SUSAN B. McGiLToN, all
Of this city
On the 9TH instant, at Locust Hill, Loudoun county,
Virginia by the Rev Mr.. Hunter Boyd, PHILIP PENDLE-
TON, Esq, Of MaI,insburg, Virginia 20 vlReIEiA MER
CIR TuTr fourth danGhter % Cnares =. iuss' Esq
late OF Loudonn county, Va.
On the nth ut BY the Rev. Wesley Howe, Dr..
ELcoN JONES, to Miss JANE c.: daughter Of Robert
Radcliffe ESQ all Of Fairfax county, Va.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

ain 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 BE GIVEN TO ExEcUTIvE AGENTS.
Gen. Jackson's Message, Dec. 1885.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

The nomination of JAMES X. PAULDtNG, to be Sc
cretary Of the Navy, rice M. DrcKERsoS, resigned
was confirmed BY the Senate on Wednesday.
On the same day, ALSO was confirmed the nomina-
ton OF JoHN r. LIVINGSTON, TO be navy agent forth
port Of New York, rice J. X. PAuLDiSo
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23

The family Of the Hon. " d. Paris, representa-
tive from Oxford District, Me- are sick with the
small pox at Buck6eld.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.
POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT THIS SEASON

MR. WARDS BENEFIT,
Who respectfully soics the presence and support Of the
patrons Of the Drama whose appreciation he has sxered
every effort to merit.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

By and ,eiA Tie adriec and consent of The Senate.
t@ LAND OFFICERS
Thomas Mcknight, Receiver, Dubuque, Wisconsin,
from the 18th June, 1888.
Joseph w. WorlhiDgton Register, Dubuque, Wis
consin from 18th June, 1899
Yerplank Van Antwerp. Receiver, Burlington, Wis
consin from 18th June, 1888
Augustus c. Dodge, Register, Burlington, Wscon-
SIM from 18th June, 1888.
COLLECTOR
David K Schcnck, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, from
23d June, 1885, when the commission of J. w. Reck-
less will expire
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
James Marshall and Edward Mattingy to he Justices
Of the Peace for the county Of Washington, IN the DIS
trict Of Columbia.
IN THE TERRITORY OF IOWA.
Charles Mason Of Iowa, 10 be Chief Justice Of the
Supreme Court.
+ S Wilson, Of Iowa, TO be Associate Judge OF the
Supreme Court
CYRUS S. Jacobs, OF Iowa, to be Attorney. -
Their commissions to take effect from and alter the
Sd day Of July next
Edward James, of Wisconsin, to be Marshal for tho
Territory Of Wisconsin, in the place Of Francis Gehon,
resigned.
William c. Bettencourt, to be Deputy Postmaster at
Wilmington, in the State Of North Carolina, from and
after the 3Oth instant, the place Of Christopher Dud
ley, resigned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23
MISS ELLEN TREI

.~ MISS ELLEN TREE
Has most kindly delayed her departure and will by par
ticular DESIRE appear her favorc characters Of Rosa
lind" and the youthful Queen"
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ELLEN TREE.

This lady, we believe, is destined to rank higher
in the estimation Of an American audience, and
leave deeper traces in the memory of The heart than
any actress who has ever graced the American
boards. As for us, while mete out to her the full
measure Of her deserts, we cannot forget how much
we TO the genius and talents Of some of her ac
complshed and distinguished contemporaries and sis
tiers in the hstrionc art for many of the brightest
and happiest hours Of existence. Indeed TO her ge-
MUS are we indebted for conjuring up the fair and
beautiful Spirits Of the Past we see them in her
looks; we hear them in her tones
The few we liked. the one we lovd,
A sacred band come stealing on
And many Joy far hence removd,
And many pleasure gone.
We need not say more in commentator Of Ellen
Tree-and what more could we say, AFTER confessing
that IT is the wand of her genius that has called up
so many bright and beautiful images, and called
back 20 many brilliant and happy monents1 One
word more, however, we will say, that her image
will ever be associated with the Sacred band" her
genius has conjured up and consecrated
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BIBLIoGRAPHY.

THE SaURE: BY the Author Of the Heiress, Agnes
Searle, &c. Philad Carey and Hart, vols. 1888.
Isr For sale By Frank Taylor, Pennsylvania Are-
niue.
Her excellent book: The Squire deserves to be
knighted. There is much good sense, shrewdness,
and knowledge of human nature displayed in the
volumes. As for the rest the love and murder parts,
the indispensable attributes Of novel, we must leave
the fair reader to Judge Of for hersef-as they are
purely matters of taste, not to be disputed.
The style is uncommonly beautiful and forcible.
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
pE uNrry--iN Nos-EssEsTiaLs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARITY.--Aagnsf,n,
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N drive both four and horses, may be required,
may receive employment immediate application at this
Office colorcd man would be preferred june %
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MISS V. MONIER
Has volunteered her valuable service and will deliver tn
Recitation of 1.-THE Scolding Wife Reclaimed"
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THIS EVENING, JUNE %,
viii be acted Shakspeare's admired Comedy Of
AS YOU LIKE 1T.
Rosalind. MISS E. TREE
Jacques, MIX. rhEDEhiChS.
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MR. FREDERICKS
Has also poered his valuable assistance, andw appear
as Jaones" and " Frederick De Bury"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-05-28
Bedford Female Academy ,,.u.
LiOeIfH, va.

eUPlLS may, during the present wear h.
ed at any period olthe Course and will h.. ."'ef
ged raleabIy 10 the lime. To avoid de,ann |e 'iar-
organization Of the School, there will be y The
ton. until the Fall. ' AGA
Tuition, in English and French, so dollar. -,
mum. Board, washing, lights and fire u an
month. Italian or Spanish, $40 per anuutn per
$40. Embroidery. colored and white, SIS. p, u.s..
furnish their own Bedding. TO those from "pns
lance, it can be supplied, at a moderate ch hm'-
Summer Uniform. This will consis, of a Rnhas e,
rale-0'ne printed Cambria; the figures small AM
close Capes OF the same Pantaleis of wbite
prons OF brown French Linen. edged with blue r.
Straw or chip Bonnets, Nuns pattern, Trimmed ,,t
Shy-blue; Green Wells. Jewelry and EmbrolJe,,sx
prohibited, as well as all fnery in general. 81
EDWARD WIN. JOHNSTON
March 10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-05-28

american Merchans.-In the British House of
Commons, April llth, in "A discussion on the subject
otthe revenue. the Chancellor of the Excheguer paid
a handsome compliment to the integrity and honor of
American merchants:
at was impossible the said) for a great CONNER
tIal crisis like that through which the country had
passed, to occur without showing itself on the pub
stated were to create any dIstrust as to the resources
OF England, the result would be rs great as ,nischiev-
Gus; but any one who would look to the affairs of
the last twelve months, must feel qualification and
pride that the country had passed through these G.
vents without more suffering and loss than had been
endured in the course of the past year. Our com
mercial men had to encounter circumstances of diff
Guilty which might almost be said to be without par.
allel-(bear, hear)-but the resources oflhe country
of"hear.') But he must say, and he said il the more
freely, because ii related to another countrv-that the
ererttons made by The commercial men Of the United
Stdfes Of America had been such as 10 reflect the high.
est credit on their character as a commercial people
thear.) Although the crisis which had happily been
passed had affected the manufacturing industry Of
this county, its foreign commerce. aud the national
revenue, yet IN q csc branches, less mischief had
been incurred than might reasonably have been ex-
pecied (hear.) 1t was true and undeniable. that a
review OF the last year was any thing but satisfactory,
and that the deficiency OF the revenue had been
great but il was going too far to say that there was
any reason for disirust as TO the c~apability of the
country 10 meet all its engagements, (hear)