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The Editor Of the New York Cou.
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SPRING GOODS.

FNtlE subscriDsrs are receiving snd opening
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GOODS. EEYEs q PLORE.
MAJ .. 1919
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A man vas lately robbed 10 Colum.
bus Of 100 dollars all in gold. He was
RenioniAn Of course. Perhaps he
viii hnl his money lowing up the Mis-
'iisippi.-- Ga. .AeVS.
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The Conservatives Of New York ave
about 70 call meeting TO nominate
HrsRT CLAY for Pfesident---All right.
Bell Chrsniris.
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THE RAGEB'

Ap,iI &C. Isas.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
From tic Frederick (Md) Times.
POSITION OF PARTIES.

u would appear frem the signs which show them
selves IN the political horizon that the Federalsts
which have been attached both parties in the South,
VIII unite IN favor Of the Sub-treasuryor Treasury
Bank project, and that the Democrats viii rally TO
man IN favor Of continuing the State Banks as the fiscal
agents Of the Government MIR Calhoun Mr.. Leigh.
and other supporters Of the old Federal doctrines will
stand at the head Of this party tho South whilst
Mr. Rires, Mr.. Legare, Mr. Garland, and others, will
stand IN the front ranks of Democracy.
We know that Mr.. Calhoun professed 10 be Demo-
erat in by-gone days, but his support Of National
Bank, Internal Improvement by General Government,
and high protective Tariff proved him to be an ultra
Federalist in practice. The principal reason Of Cab
houn and his Federal allies Of the South coming over
to the support OF tho Subtreasury SCHEME the fact
that il makes the General Government stronger than
National Bank possibly can do And, we have no
doubt that the Federalists Of the Middle and Eastern
States, whenever they discover that the contest for
National Bank is frutess enc, will cordially Join in
the support OF the contemplated Treasury Bank
We therefore call upon the Democrats Of this State
to rally in support of this principles before they are
buried in irremcdnbe rum Lef us al unite with
heart and mind, in establishing the permanently and
sodiiy Of the State Bank Opposite sysrpm, and save
the country from the deadly incubus Of the Federal
Treasury Bank which is disguised der the Sub-uea-
sury scheme of the Destructives.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
VIRGINIA.

The following are the resolutions referred
to in our last which had escaped our notice.
We could not certainly intended to have in
cluded the friends Of these resolutions in the
remarks we made the other day on /" Parry
AND PATRIOTISM" These resolutions con-
tain a plain, direct and unequivocal condem-
nation of the Sub-treasury," and distinct
approval of the Deposite System-they are
of practical character, and we highly APP
prove of them. We hope the Legislature of
Virginia will have good sense enough to pass
them. They were introduced by Mr. Pay
TON.
I7csolred 5y Ms General Assembly Of Virginia -
LIST. That any system having for its object the esa-
blishmen of a stable and uniform currency should
be modified and controlled by the existing condition
OF the country. And that any scheme, which disre-
CARDS this patriotic influence, and which instead of
rengthenng the shattered confidence Of the COM
munity is calculated TO weaken and sink it still low
err, is unwise and inexpedient
ID That we view the scheme of an exclusive me-
taliic currency, as the visionary dream of Utopian
pertectionists unsued TO the diversified wants Of
great commercial country, at war with the liberal
spirit of our Observation-Disclosures in its concep-
tion and impracticable in lis execution.
81.
as an inchoate Cover .Iment Bank, tending directly
and inevitably to consolidation of the powers of
the General Government and consequently to disturb
the eauipoise of our system AMI endanger its sta
bility.
4th That we consider the custody and safe-keep-
ing of the Public Revenue BY State Banks, as more
economical safe and efficient, and liable to fewer
objections than any plan yet proposed
5 h. That while we approve the use OF banks, by
the General Government in the management of its
revenue, the banks designated by Congress instead
of the Executive, we utterly opposed 10 such an
union between them as will identify the Public
Treasury with them and expose it the vcissitudes
and fluctuations incident to The banking system.
9th That system Of Deposites which provides,
Tin accordance with the joint resolution of Congress
in 1916, and the settled policy of the Government
since establishment in 1879 for the reception of
convertible paper in payment OF the revenue which
requires the banks receiving these dues to pass them
10 the credit Of the Government as so much cash,
which enoins upon the repositories frequent settle
ments between themselves and all other banks with
which they may have transactions, and which i'm
poses upon the repositories as a condition of their
being employed the gradual suppression of all small
notes. is the system which most nearly approxmates
the views of this Legislature.
7th That whilst we differ with the Executive
head of our General Government upon this deeply
interesting and very complicated subject are
ready to pay the same tribute to the sincerity and pa
trioiSm of his motives, which we claim for our
own.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06

3-'r The failure OF the Commonwealth Bank Of Bos-
ion, Mass, is made the subject Of much gross misre
presentation by the advocates OF United States Bank
and an inference, scarcely less preudical and repre-
hcnsble is left to be drawn from the comments Of
presses engaged in an open quasi warfare against
the State banking institutions BY the former it IS
stated that government has lost by this failure S370OOO
of the public money and this they charge conse
queuce of tho removal of the public deposes from. and
the refusal to rccharer the Y. > Bank; whilst tho
latter treating the subject though such loss had been
sustained pretend to discover III II another argument in
favor OF lin the cant language Of the day. separation
OF Bank and State" The truth Of the matter is, not
dollar Of the government money has been lost, even
jeoparlzed IN the language Of the Boston Post III IS
amply secured" And such IS the condition Of all the
public money in the deposite banks, if the officers Of
government have done their duty.
[Ononddgd Standard.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
"THE DYNASTY OF BANKS BOTH GREAT
AND SMALL APPROACHES ITS END"

Thus proclaimed the Globe within four
months past Subsequently, however, its cour-
age was not equal to its malice. 1t undertook
to retract and explain away the import and OBJ
vious intent Of the above proclamation.
The extnguishment Of few rotten banks
which has lately taken place, has been seized
hold of by the Globe to renew the war, and
extend it against all the banks in the country.
The utter defeat of The independent treasu-
nv" bill, and the entire overthrow of all its
supporters, which are impending, and are in
evitable, has made the amiable editor of the
Globe quite frantic. A more vindictive and
blood-thirsty feeling never animated either
Duton, Murot, or a Robespierre, in their
days of misrule, during the bloody revolution of
France, than is evnced in the columns of the
Globe against the banks.
The editor is not satisfied with writing him
self articles Of both an incendidry and infam-
matory character; but his pensioned letter
writer, furnishes those Of revolutionary cha
racter.
For some weeks past the theme of the
Globe has been, to denounce the banks for
not resuming specie payment. Official re-
ports but just received here, show the banks
have gone on preparing to resume with an
extraordinary rapidty in New York, and have
evinced both wish and determination to do
SO as speedily as practicable. Within one
year past, it appears the banks in the State of
New York alone, have reduced their circula-
ton from "a TO 10 millions, or one half and,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
-. BALTIMORE, Feb. 3,
DISASTROUS FIRE.

DISASTROUS FIRE.
Destruction Of the Baltimore Circus, and Cookies st"d
of nm Horses.
Between four and FIVE o'clock this, morning, the
alarm of fire was given and il was soon discovered
that the whole of the extensive building in Front
street. known as the Baltimore Theatre and Circus,
was entirely enveloped in flames, which burst with
great fury from every window and door OF the vast
edifice Before the fire was discovered 1t appeared
10 have reached every part OF the building ana pre-
vented the possibility saving single article.
The building was occupied by the well known
Company of Mr.. Cooke, and we regret 10 state that
the whole of The stock, fixtures, machinery, ward
robe decorations and property OF this extensive Com
pany were entirely consumed, including his stud oil
nearly fifty horses.
The fire is supposed TO have been the result OF
accident During the performance last night Of the
grand spectacle Of Mazeppa, part OF the scenery
was observed TO take fire, bu as apparently went
out Immediately, no notice was taken OF IT, There
is but liule doubt that the destruction of the house
was caused by this circumstance
Two men slept in the stable of the Circus, which
was under that part Of the building which binds on
Jones's Falls but learn they made their escape in
due season The building We hear was insured for
only three thousand dollars being about one-tenh OF
its value Mr.. Cooke has no insurance, and his loss
is total.
on The north side Of the Circus was vacant LOT,
which prevented the flames from doing any damage
In that direction On the south side, separated oy
an alley stood an antiquaed two story BRICK house,
known as Coughs Mansion House whieh was
owned and occupied by MT. faIlch "ui Ply ..at.
tavern This house caugh; fire and was ehtte,y
| burnt together with several old back bnii9lhsS III
all probability the whole Of these would nave oeen
saved if the fremen could have placed their engines
in front Of the Circus which they feared 70 90 on
account Of the threatening appearance IN inc iron.
wall This wal! finally leIl mo INC Sse, "e
standino within ths range of the falling bricks, they
IN conlriycd to escape without injury.
Much damage would no donbi have been done oy
the falling cnders had not the roofs OF lne houses
| been covered BY a slight fall OF snow-Amerio6"'
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
PREcEPT AND PRACTICE.

Mr.. WRIGHT, in his opening remarks, on
the Sub-treasury Bill, in the Senate, stated
that the expense OF establishing the Sub
treasury system as proposed by the Commit
tee of Finance, would be about $4,000, and
that after it was once established the current
expense ofthe system would not exceed $780,
900 annually.
He remarked, in regard TO the office OF Re-
ceiyer General at Charleston, S. c., that news
had been received that the custom house
building now belonging to the United States
could be remodelled at the small expense OF
50 900, and supersede the necessity of new
and expensive building.
On subsequent day when the Bill was
amended and The blanks filed up, Mr. WRIGHT
proposed to I'll up the blank for Receiver
Generals office AT Charleston, S. c., and ST.
Louis, with the sum OF $4,000!
We mention this, because it seems quite at
variance with the theory Of economy much
Wanted BY The friends of the new measure,
and illustrates, in some degree, the business
of the predictions Of many Of its republican
antagonists.
1t is said, by Roman historian, of the Of
fee of Quastors, who at one time had charge
of the Roman Treasury, that, they arose as
business multiplied, WERE DOUBLED when
continual wars demanded standing armies,
and again increased when the four regions OF
Italy afforded domains and contributions
which required as much attention as formerly
the Roman had done.
1t will be recollected that, at the extra ses-
sion of Congress, many expressed their aP-
prehensions that the Subtreasury Bill pre-
scented the germ of vast increrse OF executive
power that would, like great tree spread It's
branches over this whole Union of States
Every indication shows that such would be
the result.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
i" 1.-THE BANKS

In the Globe Of Friday night last, is an ar
ticle under the above caption, from which we
take the following, viz:
"a friend writes us from Boston: Among ether
diSgr0eetM disclosures concerning The Franklin and
Lafayette BaaRS 6ef0re The Legislature committee still
sitting IL appears that the cashier Of the former declar
cd under oath that lie returns made by the directors to
the Government WERE SWORN TO WITH KNOWLEDGE
THAT THEY WERE FALSE, THAT THEY KEPT TWO SETS
OF BOOKS TO CARRY on THE DECEPTION
We ask whether the first of the above
mentioned banks 1.-THE Franklin,) was not Sc
lected, in 1886, as depository of the public
money, for the purpose Of holding portion of
the surplus, beyond what the two banks, pre-
yiously selected could hold under the act Of
Congress of that year, when the amount
which il could hold was limited TO two-thirds
the amount of its capital, which was only
$l5O,OO0. Also, whether it is true, as we
have seen stated, the Cashier of that bank
was the brother-in-law Of the Secretary of the
Treasury, and transferred to that office from
one which he held in the Custom House at
Boston; after the bank had been appointed
recipient Of the public moneys; and fur
thermore, we wish to inquire whether, as we
have heard reported, the President of the lat
ter of the above banks (the Lafayette) was
also a brother-in-law of the Secretary Of
the Treasury, and an officer in the Custom
House
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
BANKS IN NEw YoRK. 1.-The following resolutions
important, il fully and fairly carried out:
Commiitee Room, ian. 81

Committee Room, Jan. 25th, 1893.
At meeting Of the Officers Of the City Banks held
the goth inst the following resolutions we're adopt
cd
Resolved That the Report Of the Committee, Of
which John J. Palmer il chairman made on the 18th
inst in relation The withdrawal Of the circulation Of
thu banks in this city, be adopted and that the sug-
gestions contained in the said report be submitted TO
the consideration OF the different Boatds OF Directors.
Resolved, That il is the opibon Of this General
Committee, that the banks in this city should their
own notes OF the denominations Of fifty dollars and up
wards in their daily business, aad- that the same be
adopted, if the Boards agree.
The following from the report OF the commit
tee circulation contains the suggestions referred to
in the first Of the foregoing resolutions
Your committee therefore respectfully suggest to
the General Committee, the expediency OF adopting
such measures shall induce the several banks IN the
city, TO pay out their own notes exclusively, conhning
their issues at present to the denominations OF fifty
dollars and upwards
BY order Of the Committee,
(Stgned) A. DIBBhE, Clerk.
The Merchants Bank has agreed TO, and already
acted on these resolutions Good faith among the
banks and due regard to a much suffering community,
seems TO US require that all the banks should do like
wise
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
NEw YoRK, January 80, 1888.


DEAR Sin A gentleman of large means in this
CITY, who is fortunately not embarrassed by the IN
propitious influences which so generally involve
even our most wealthy citizens said in my hearing,
day or Two since g if could be assured with GER
tainty that the Sub-Treasury scheme would be de-
fea;ed, and that the Administration would cease TO
war on the institutions Of the Union would to-mor
row contract to build not less than TWO HUNDRED
DWELLINGS" The persons present who knew his
ability to pay for the erection Of this large number Of
buildings and who also knew tina, he never took part
in politics, and was incapable Of making any state
ment for effect, deeply impressed with the
remark and shuddered at the prospect Of mechanics
and Laborers unemployed their families starring aadth:
industry rhoie population suspended to crafty the
Locofoco propensities Of men in high places When
look at this deSolaon, and see gloom and despair
written in egibe characters the faces of citi
Gems OF all classes, and think that have contributed
to elevate men to power who forcing this destruc-
ton on the country ! say mentally, What evil is
in me, that should unwitlingy be the cause of in
voluntary injury to country so fondly love 2"
Alas dreamed that there was political integrity in
man, and did not learn, until too late, that had che
rished in my bosom an influence that was to be the
destruction of myself and my (ellow-citizens
N B. II is supposed that not less than ten thousand
persons are now destitute of employment in this
rjJU
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06

their loans and discounts within the same
period from about 80, to about so millions.
Such reduction in these two branches Of
their business in so short period. could not
bullead to the extromes Of pressure and dis
tress.
In referring to the state Of things arising
from these causes, the New York corespon-
dent Of the Globe OF Saturday night, thus in
dulges himself
"Will the people endure this much longer WIN
they, now they clearly perceive the sources from
whence their calamities spring, suffer them to now
on unimpcded and unchecked And may they mol
be tempted to infringe laws, working only their I'M
happiness and destruction
We are certainly merging into terrible stale OF
things whose end, my mind msgives me, VIII DC
turmoil and confusion
Yes, they may be tempted to infringe
laws" which will /" end III turmoil and confu-
sion," if urged on in the manner the Globe IS
now doing in the various means 1t resorts 10
for the purpose Of agitating and infaming the
passions Of those who are suffering, and are
led by the Globe itself to charge the cause
upon the banks. The purpose Of the Globe
is infamous the means TO which it resorts
to accomplish it, is diabohcal. The character
Of the articles in the columns Of the Globe
of Friday and Saturday nights last, was both
dis0rg0nisiag and revolutionary.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06

The PeansyloaRiaa calls upon US to correct error
into which it have fallen in regard to the de-
falcations Of G. j. INoERsoLL.
We stated that q. ]. Ingerso reported as de-
aulter or debtor to the amount Of ss7649l co. This
the Pennsylvania calls, we believe, Of the usual
abrications Of the Opposition Press"
On again turning to the Report Of the Secretary of
the Treasury, we fud " b. H." Statement exhibiting
the amounts due from collectors Of the customs, who
we're out Of office the 18th day Of October, 1887
IA C. J. Ingersoll, Dis. Atty E. District, Penn,
S76,4oi 90, [duel Jan IL, 1897
In another part Of the document, "B O." however,
we find the following, which did not at first
"a. CaARLEsJ J. lScERsoLL, late District Attorney
Suit ordered February %, 1887, for S76,49l. Judg-
men obtained favor of the United States at February
term, 1887 for S39s5 70, with interest from the 9th
of April, 1887, iii paid, Advised the First Audi
Of the Judgment in this case, September -, 1887"
We leave the Report and the Pennsyiranian to re-
concie themselves not regarding the verify Of first
statement as at all mpeached.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
NATIONAL THEATRE-LAsT NIGHT.

II is with much regret we learn that this is the last
night of the season. Mr.. Ward the attentive and
popular manager, has spared no expense, and done
every thing in his power TO please and entertain the
public: and is therefore, think, Untitled, al the
closing scene, to kind parting from his friends and
the public This night, and The last Of the season,
is specially for the bcncftof he Manager, Mr.. WARD
Mr. Boorn is to perform on the occasion one Of his
favorite characters We are sure there will be no
lack of entertainment, and we hope there may be
no lack of attendance from the public. What more
can we say, than his is he last might Of The season.
Uprp, urs y No XIII is received and will appear
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06

IL THE HOUSE the Mississippi contested
election was concluded. Mr.. Howard's
amendment referring the subject back to the
people of Mississippi was carried BY the cast
ing vote Of the Speaker-the vote of the
House being II to IL.
The main question then, whether Claiborne
and Gholson are entitled TO their seats, was
decided in the negative-l2l TO ll3.
The claims of Messrs. Preniiss and Word
were also negatived by a vote Of lls to ll6
The resolution requiring tho Speaker to in
form the Governor of Mississippi of the action
Of the House, was then adopted by vote Of
l22 to 49,
A resolution to pay Messrs. Prentiss and
Word their mileage and per diem, was not en-;
tertained, and the House adjourned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06
Eton, The Frederick (l't) Times and Dem. Adroeatc.

from tHE Ifth@i toH 'fJ t"s H'@ i>oHe'
NJ We publish this week the able Circular which
has been addressed by the Hartford Central Com
mitee OF unchanged Democrats to their fellow citi-
zrns of the State of Connecticut accompanied with
the remarks of the Patriot and Democrat Our
sentiments are so fully embodied in those articles,
we deem il unnecessary TO say more than 10 invite
every friend of our Republican institutions TO give
them,a careful perisa This MOVING OF THE
PEOPLE of Connecticut will teach the Destruc-
tives in this region, that OPPOSITION to their impe-
rious sway and dictaorial attempts to force an in
dependent Democracy to submit to their revolution
airy dogmas is not confined to the humble editors OF
this paper and their friends 1t is rising up in every
nook and corner Of the Republic, and will Continue
10 increase, until the Democratic Republican party
is purged Of every species Of Loco Focoism. All
who cling TO this new tangled creed from the high
70 the low, are doomed to insgnfcance.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06

Germans are great Writers.-An Augsourh paper
states that on moderate calculation 10 1000 ,ooo vols
are annually printed in Germany and that probably
there now living upwards Of $4,000 German au-
thors, who have written more books me Va'ue
Of books annually printed in that country, is between
five and six millions Of dollars,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06

conduct at such crisis as this, wnen 'no
country demands the best exeriions o. az her
sons. and relies upon their patriotism Tor .
faithful and conscientious discharge Of their
bioh duties. deserves the universal execra-
ton of mankind.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-06

I Addressed the SENATE yesterday. at length,
in opposition 10 the Sub-treasury scheme and
in explanation and support Of his Bill to re-
organize the State Bank Deposite system.
His speech was characterized by remarkable
ability, clearness and eloquence, and adorned
BY many beautiful illusions and illustrations.
This noble effort Of the distinguished Soma
tor, produced great effect upon the Senate, as
we have no doubt it viii upon the country.
He continues his remarks to-day.