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

The Worcester (Ifass) Palladium says: "The
party that adopts the name Of Conservative, holds
the absurd notion that existing institutions must be
preserved just as they are after their vitality is
gone and be perpetuated as the Egyptians preserved
their dead by embalming."
This is specimen of the injustice, not to say
falsehood with which the conservatives" are con-
tinually opposed We defy the production of the
least particle of evidence from any admitted Con-
sentative authority, to show that the Conservative
party" holds the absurd notion that existing insti-
tuions (meaning banks) must be preserved just as
they are" On the contrary, the Conservative party
had its origin in their adherence as portion of the
Jackson party, to that kind of bank reform which
was recommended by General Jackson, and the
prospects of the of which were the themes of
so much congratulation in his messages OF 1856.
We perfectly agree with the Massachusetts ad-
dress of Mr.. Osgood that true Conservatism is that
which, seeing the changes required by time, is not
afraid to propose them; which removes what is de-
caying; supplies what is deficient; remodels what
has become antiquated; alters when alteration is
expedent; and is continually adding to the beauty,
strength, and consequently to the durability of the
fabric"
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GEORGIA ELECTION.

The election for members Of Congress for
the State Of Georgia, took place last Monday
week. The result as far as heard from, is
entirely adverse 10 the administration and ex-
hibits an increase in favor Of the Wings, both
in the Congressional representation, and in the
State Legislature. The State Rights ticket,
in which is included the name OF the able and
independent w, c. Dawson, is elected in the
35 counties heard from, by an average majo-
rity Of about $1,000 The Congressional re-
representatives. are elected by general ticket.
Some Of the representatives probably elected
are in favor OF divorce of Bank and State,
but opposed to Mr.. Van Buren,. The whole
representation, however, will doubtless be
Wing; if so, it will be gain to that party Of
eight members in the next Congress. The
administration will not be able to produce a
set off to it in any state.
As an illustration of the position Of such Of
the Southrons as are in favor of Sub-Trea-
sury, we may quote the election motto Of one
of their leading papers, to wit;
ANTI VAN buren, BANK OR NO BANK,
ANTI VAN BUREN-SUB-TREAsUR OR NO
SUB-TREAsURY, ANTI-VAN buren,.
The Augusta Constituencies of the 9Th
inst. gives the following result Of the Con-
gressional election in 35 counties
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The Baltimore papers Of yesterday fur
nish the complete returns of the Mar yland
election. The administration Sub-treasury
party have very little reason to boast. They
have elected their Governor by virtue of dis
sensions in the opposition ranks, by the mea-
gre majority of 254 votes out of ,ffty.fpe
thousand, and the Wings have carried both
branches of the Legislature. None Of the
elections of this fall can be counted as favo-
rable to the Sub-treasuryites, unless they
effect the Congressional representation. 1t
is obvious that the Sub-treasury cannot sue
coed with the present Congress, and the cur
rent elections are to determine its fate in the
next. If the next Congress should have an
increased majority against the policy Of the
administration, then, Of course, its measures
must be framed to meet their concurrence, or
be defeated. If its policy be not approved
either by the present or the next Congress, the
probability is, that Congress will itself provide
such substitute as will be established, and 90
into practical operation before Mr.. Van Buren,
can, by any possibility, recover his ground
and carry his own. He cannot survive the
moral rebuke of such a course of circum-
stances, so condemnatory of his public admi-
nistration. Unless he practically adopts the
Republican rule Of acquescence in the deci-
sions of the majority, which, referring to the
past, he is not likely to do, he must inevitably
be arrayed, for the remainder of his term in
deadly hostility to the immediate representa-
tives Of the people. In such contest, we
cannot for moment doubt, THE PEOPLE must
triumph over the ONE MAN and his countless
hosts of parasites, and partzans, and ramifi-
cations of patronage and power. The will
counteract the dangers which threaten the
Constitution, and snatch the Government and
the country from the brink of that precipice,
which an unregulated and desperate party
spirit had prepared, to compass its subjuga-
ton.
The result of the Maryland election is
against the Sub Treasury and its accompany
ing doctrines, and sends an opposition Sena-
tor to Congress.
The following recapitulation Of the votes
we have compiled from the Baltimore Chro-
nicle:
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Governor Shulze, of Pennsylvania, distin-
guished as member of the Republican party,
in letter, under date of the lst inst, re-
affirming the opinions he had before expressed,
uses the following emphatic language in rela-
ton to the Sub-treasury:
l abhor and detest the Sub-treasury system more
than all other measures introduced by Gen. Jackson
II wicked attempt to create host OF office holders,
without number. Ia Government like ours, we have
sufficient number already would not be astonshed
if the Subreasury system would by degrees create
yes, two hundred thousand officers bank would be
connected with the Treasury from eighty to one hun
dred millions Of dollars This would suit man like
Martin Van Buren, exactly. He has popularity
On the back Of Gen Jackson, he crept into the high
station he at present holds He will stand in need Of
swarm OF Office holders, which he is well aware Of II
D. r. Porter unfortunately should be elected Governor,
then every art and cunning will be made OF to bring
the Sub-treasury again before Congress
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The Memphis [Tenn.) Enquirer speaks OF giving
Mr., Calhoun's letter an editorial purrieT." Pray,
what does II meant
The MadisoHiaM" Is the name Of new steam
boat upon Lake Erie.
We have received the first number Of new Con-
sentative paper, published at Ithica, N T., Of the
title of The True Democrat" We wish 1t sue
cess.
We have received the first number of new daily
Wing paper, commenced on the LIST, in Philadelphia,
called The Morning Star"
The Western termination of the Great Western
Railroad, from Hudson, New York. to Stockbr;dge,
Massachusetts, has been opened, and cars commenc-
ed running last week. The occasion of the opening
was appropriately celebrated, and the following lead
ing toast was drunk:
Massachusetts, and Ne,o York We meet to COM
mence the courtship May we soon meet again TO
celebrate the nuplials.
kaowledge.-Tb is no simple interest in know
ledge. Whatever funds you have in that bank, go
on increasing by interest-lill the bank fais.-1Ae
Doctor.
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The Portland (Me.) Advertiser says, that
the Canadian papers are rejoicing over the
defeat Of Mr.. Kent as Governor of Maine
The result is, as we supposed it would be,
as pleasing to the British party in the Pro-
vinces as it is to the British party in Maine.
1t gives additional security to Great Britain in
her claims to the disputed territory upon our
North Eastern Frontier and is claimed as a
positive proof of the declaration made before
the election, both that the people of Maine are
divided in the value and importance of the ter
ritory in dispute, and also that the administra-
ton party in Maine and the United States
have been opposed to the policy of Governor
Kent and his administration, requiring the
survey of the territory and the speedy settle
ment of this long mooted controversy:
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PACKET SHIP KENTUCKY CAST AWAY.
Every arrival brings fresh tdings Of disasters q sea.
caused by the late storm. BY The Star, which arrived
in port Saturday last, have the particulars OF
the loss Of the packet Kentucky, Capt Johnson, from
New York, bound to this port Before daylight, on the
morning Of the 7h September, while sailing across the
Bahama Banks, she was overtaken by gale OF wind,
which continued without intefmission during that day;
and the 9Th increased in violence, till blew hur-
cane. The force OF the gale was tremendous, tearing
from the ship every rag OF canvass and leaving to the
uckess other hope OF safety bot TO scud neore
the wind, under bare poles For many hours the erP-
Piled packet driven in this plight across me vexed
pillows, ct the mercy Of the elements In me open
ocean, with plenty Of room there would have been
no doubt Of her riding out the storm in safety: b1t
the navigation in that quarter was enynoned WIKI shai-
lows and islands The only hope for the mariner was
that the storm might subsde before the vessel reached
the shore In this, however they were doomed TO aus
appointment On the morning Of the 9Th inst, at about
eleven o'clock. change in the color Of the water
showed too plainly that they approaching the land
The apprehension was soon confirmed by the sight OF
breakers ahead and shortly after the ship struck
against reef Of rocks, the north Bemin island,
where she lodged within cables length OF the shore
In this situation every roll OF the sea made breach
over the vessel Her sky-lghs were steve In and the
pouring in through the cabin windows hiled the
hold. Her bottom soon gave way, being broken up by
the violent humping against the rocks ana IN nse
minutes after sinking. she biged and lay complete
wreck. Fortunately for the passengers and crew,
point of land reached within few yards Of the bow Of
the vessel
With great difficulty and at imminent peril ha~ssr
carried out, and attached 70 the shore Inns Oh
fered way of escape. BY clinging to, and climbing
along the cable TO which they dashed themselves every
soul board struggled through the waves and enec.ed
safe landng.-Not single life was lost VI the
cargo very little was savedperhaps one fifth, and that
in damaged stage. The vessel is total loss Inc
passengers speak in the highest terms Of the inIepdy
and sealnanlke conduct of Capt Johnson, this try
ing occasion. The destruction of the vessel in the
position she occupied, ineyable-and resulted from
peril Of the sea, which human foresight or skill
could avert Three other vessels reported ashore
on the Cat Keys one Of which, is said to be the brig
Victory; another, the brig Atlas and the third. a
schooner whose name could not be learned The
wreckes busy rendering assistance 70 every yes
sci in Distress Capt Johnson remained on the BENIN
island till the l4h September, after which ne intended
to accompany the wreckers with the recs OF the Ken
tuckys cargo, to Port Nassau, New Providence The
cabin passengers brought to this port In the ship
Star.-N. o. Bulletin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

~ We arc glad to perceive that the Anboy and
Camden Railroad line whose villainous "accommo-
dations" lately 'butchered our sensibilities," has
changed the hour of leaving New York for Philade-
phia from - M to 10 A. NJ, "and passengers
are to be carried through, via Bordeniown and
Delaware River, thus avoiding the tedious and un-
pleasant journey of IS miles Railroad via Trenton,
where passengers are transferred to the most dirty
and crazy cars upon any railroad in the United
States, and subjected to be promiscuously mixed
hetler skcltcr with authe way passengers from Tren-
ton and its vicinity"
Does the influence Of the press effect these refor-
mations2
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSTITUTION.
The American Sentinel saws:

1t is idle to pretend to conceal the truth, that i the
amendments to the Constitution be carried, the old de-
mocraic party will be broken up. This is fairly con-
ccded by Mr.. INGERsoLr, who is incomparably the
abes champion of the amendments in the Common
wealth. And further than this, if the amendments be
carried the and democratic party compelled to undergo the
process Of reorganization the friends Of the amend
ments admit will be the case, it will be impossible for
Mr. VAN buren,, at the next presidential election, TO
reeeirc the pote Of Pennsylvania II requires neither
prophet nor the son Of prophet to predict this mo
ments reflection will satisfy any intelligent man that
such will be the result.
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Grason's majority,
2.5i

William Grayson, Esq of Queen Annes county
is, therefore, elected Governor of Maryland, for
three years from the first Of January next
The Legislature-In both branches Of the Legis-
laurc there is decided majority of Wings. In the
Senate there are twelve Wings, namely Messrs.
Potts, Wilson, Pratt, Magruder, Beckett, Thomas,
Stewart Ricaud, Boone, Purnell, Eec.eston, and
Donahoe, and Loco Focos, namely: MeSsrs Mat
thews, OF Allegheny, Wason Matthews of Charles,
Ely, Mauisby, Scott, Martin, Goldsborough and
Evans.
MeSSrs. Boone and Wilson were elected in oppo-
sition TO the regular Wing tickets but both of them
are decided Wings and will give their support to
all the measures and principles of the Wing party
lhe seat Of Mr.. Maulsby, the Senator from Car
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roll will probably be vacated as he does not possess
the qualifications, 10 residence, required by The
Constitution.
The House Of Delegates consists Of 10 members,
who are elected for one year OF these forty are
Wings, being majority, thiuy.fve Loco Focos, two
Tin Kent) doubtful and two lies, one In Kent and
one in Frederick So that, although through their
disSensions the Wings have failed TO elect their can
ddate for Governor, they have maintained their as
cendancy in both branches OF the Legislature, and
thus preserved the State from the ruinous and dis
organizing schemes of the revolutionary spirits who
have gained seats in that body.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

The Democratic Republicans Of New York
opposed TO Loco locoism and the Sub-treasury
scheme, and who adhere without change TO
the old Republican faith Of the Jefferson and
Madison school, met in Convention together
at Syracuse on the Sd inst. We understand
that the Convention was well attended by able
and efficient men from every part Of the State,
who exhibited in their proceedings abundant
evidence ftheir cherished attachment to prac-
teal republcanism in the business Of govern
ment, and Of their manly and righteous deter
mination to maintain their own right as well
as that Of their fellow citizens, to enjoy its
benefits, as they were intended by the organi-
cation Of the compact, and secured by the pro-
visions Of the Constitution. The party in
power have set up the doctrine Of absolute
and unconditional obedience to the man
dates of the Globe office, as the Shibboleth Of
democracy. The Conservatives are deter
mined to test the righteousness of this criterion
before the people, by presuming to exercise
their own Judgment, and to act with indepen-
dence, and fearless contempt Of official dicta-
ton.
The only account we have Of the proceed
ings OF the Convention, we derive from the
New York Evening Star and the Intelligen-
GERS correspondence.
The latter says:
The unchanged Democrats Of this State, that is
the Conservatives, held very strong State Convention
at Syracuse. Gideon Lee, late member Of Congress
from Now York city, presided. The whole State was
very well represented They have laid down their prn
cipes long address, and is, the divorce Of the
public money from the Executive power, the vesting in
the peoples representatives the custody Of the peoples
money &c. DC.
The Evening Star has the following
Hon. Gideon Lee acted as President, and did him
self much honor Their resolutions and address to
the point and in them they propose alteration in
the Constitution to give the appointment Of the Secre
ary Of the Treasury both Houses Of Congress, which
will take place, and prevent the Executive power from
uniting the sword and purse. ..
They determined to 60 the Wing ticket, and
think this nsures the election Of Mr.. Seward by 10 to
Is, 200 majority.
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NJ SEE FIRST PAGE.
MR.. JEFFERsoNs Circular.

Extract from Mr. .Je6erson's Circular addressed 10
Ofee-holders under himself
"The President Of the United States has seen
with dissatisfaction, officers of the General Govern
ment, taking on various occasions, active parts in
the elections of public funconares whether of the
General or State Government. Freedom of election
being essential TO the mutual independence of Go
vernment and of the different branches of the
same Government, so vitality cherished by most of
our constitutions il is deemed improper for officers
depending on the Executive of the Union, to attempt
TO control influence the free exercise OF the cleo
tive right Il is expected that no officer will attempt
TO influence the votes Of other men, nor take any
part In the business of electioneering-- being
deemed inconsistent with the spirit Of the consi,u
ton and his duties"
GEN. JACKSON'S Inaugural address.
"The recent demonstrations Of public sentiment
inscrbes the list Of executive duties in characters
too legible to be overlooked, the task Of reform
which will require particularly the correction
THE PATRONAGE OF THE FEDERAL GO
vERNMENT INTO CONFLICT WITH THE
FREEDOM OF ELECTIONS"
ATTORNEY GENERAL GRUNDY's Speech
in 1923.
"When see an Office holder interfering in cleo
tons it occurs to that he is thinking of his salary
and his bread, and is therefore AN UNFIT AD-
WISER OF THE PEOPLE"
SENATOR BUCHANAN's Speech in 1928
"When man is once appointed to Office all the
selfish passions Of his nature are enlisted for the
purpose Of retaining T. The Office holders are the
which they are sustained. Their comfortable exist
ence often depends upon the reelection OF their
patron. Nor does disappointment long ranke in the
hearts of the disappointed Hope is still left to them
and bearing disappointment with patience, they
know will present new claim 10 Office at a future
time" Y T.,
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GEORGIA BlNxs-The banks in Georgia resumed
specie payments on the LIST inst. The Savannah
Georgian says: Every thing has passed quietly.
So far from runs being made onthe banks, deposites
OF specie have been NADIA fact illustrative of the
abundance Of the precious article, and the confidence
of the people in the banks"
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Alabama Banks.-We learn that The recent Con-
venton of the Alabama Banks dissolved without
fixing day for resumption. Two Of the Mobile
banks were in favor of fixing the first Of January,
but they found no support in the Convention.
Thus goes the irredeemabe Loco-foco State of
Alabama!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

The Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio elections
took place yesterday.
John II. Calbreth, Esq, has resigned the office OF
Secretary Of the State of Maryland, and Col Joseph
H. Nicholson has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Territory Of Wisconsin.--A gentleman Just arrived
from Milwaukee states that Doty, Wing is elected to
Congress by majority General Jones' the present
Locooco delegate in Congress from that Territory
NJ Y Star
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Different Modes Of Punishment.-In the French
navy, they punish refractory sailors by stopping their
clara The English and American officers, on the
contrary, punish BY dra,oing the claret from their
sailoTS.-Boston Post.
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Seven large steamboats, left Buffalo on the 25th ult
for the West, heavily feghted with merchandise ant
carrying 1000 emigrants.
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T. vickers, respectable citizen Of Alabama,
committed suicide recently at his residence near
Montgomery, in that State. .a.
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Conference.-The result Of the recent town cleo
tons Of this State show that the Wings lose none of
the ground they gained last fall. OF seven,y-four
towns, from which returns have been received, the
Wings have carried 3d. and the Loco-focos %.
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WrscoNsrN.-By returns published in the Chicago
Democrat, it appears that Judge Doty is elected
delegate to Congress from Wisconsin Territory.
Judge D. is decided opponent of the present admi-
niStration.
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There is one tie in Frederick and one in Kent
The two members elected in Kent are OF doubtful
politics
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Theodore Sedgwick, Esq, Of Berkshire county,
Mass, has declined the nomination which the Van
Buren, Convention lately assembled at Worcester,
rendered him as candidate for the Office Of Lieut..
Governor
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The Insurance Companies Of Baltimore have raised
the premiums Of insurance in consequence Of the nu-
merous fires in that city.
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CONFERRING OF DEGREES.
BENEDICTION
Excused.
ILLINOIS.

The official returns of the August election have
been published. For Governor-Carlin, v. B. 30
535; Edwards, Wing, 90 $50 Van Buren, majority,
996 For Lieut.. Observation-Disclosures, " B., 80, :
1926; Davidson, Wing, 49, 1876.
In the first Congressional District, Gov Reynolds,
V. B., has majority over Mr.. Hogan, W., of 1896
votes. In the second District, Hon. L. Casey Con-
sentative, is reelected by majority of 1855, over
Judge McRoberts, v. B. In the third District, Mr.
Stuarts majority is H. out of vote of about 26 500
The Legislature stands os follows:
Wing. Con Van Buren,
Senate % Q l6
House of Reps, 46 80
GO 8 IS
We learn by private letter that Stuarts majority
is 49,
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Hon. George N. Briggs has been re-nominated fol
Congress in the Berkshire district, Mass