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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23
From The Rochester Advertiser.
MENTAL, IMPROVEMENT

Young men should not slight such arguments as arc
briefly embodied in the annexed paragraph The facili-
ties offered by libraries lectures and long evenings
should be carefully improved. Van Buren,, Webster,
Wright, Clay, and many other eminent statesmen,
would have rejoced in their early days at such advan-
tages OF education and Improvement may now be
commanded by youth of the most moderate means.
The youth bent on mental improvement usually makes
the best clerk or apprentice well the most yalua-
BILE citizen.
To youth generally we commend tho remarks that
"Ihe idea about the want Of time is mere phantom.
Franklin found time in the midst Of all his labos to
dive into the hidden of philosophy and to ex-
plore untrodden path of science. The great Frcder-
lex, with empire at his direction, in the midst of war;
on the eve OF battles which decide the fate OF
his kingdom, found time rcyel in all the chains of
philosophy and intellectual pleasures Bonaparte with
all Europe at his disposal; with kings in his ancham-
Der begging for vacant thrones with thousands of men
whose desnies suspended on tho brittle thread Of
his arbitrary pleasure, had time to with books
Cesar, when he had curbed the spirits of the Roman
people, and thronged with vsters from the reno
test Kingdoms found time for intellectual cultivation
Every man has tlme--f no is careful to improve it as
well as he might, he reap hroefold reward Let
mechanics, then, make of the hours at their disposal
II they want to obtain proper influence in society,"
They are the le-bood Of the community, they can If
they please hold in their hands the destnes Of our re.
public; they are numerous respectable and powerful
and they have only professions, make fit lawmakers
for the nation"
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Since the dogmas Of the Destructives have been
so sgaaly rebuked in the recent elections In differ.
ent States their warfare upon the banking insti,u-
lions of the country has been little cautious
and qualified than heretofore. They undoubtedly
see that il is to their unwarranted and unnecessary
warfare upon these institutions. that the late evils
divisions and defeats of the Democracy are mainly
attributable, and they are now undertaking in some
measure to change their position They now tell
US with one breath that they never intended to
destroy the Banks-they never meant TO advocate
exclusive metallic currency--and that they never
opposed the credit SYSTEM and with the next, they
exhibit the most unreentiDg hostility to every in
corporated body--talk " loud and long" of g Bank
rags" Bank influence" Constitutional currcn-
Cyl" &c. and declare that nothing bat gold and strcr
should be received by all persons in the employ Of
Government thus leaving The People TO handle the
dirty paper money which they have so ndefatigab!y
labored 10 discredit.
In view OF the :" twistings and turnings" Of these
disorganizers, are forcibly reminded OF remark
we recently noticed in of our exchange papers,
"that redi thoroaghgoing Loco-Foeo is such rest
less, unhappy being that he does not possess
enough to know what he does mean--that after he
has quarrelled with every thing and every body he
will turn to and quarrel with himself If so, the
sooner these dsserters from national democracy come
TO the last quarrel the better il will be for the People
and for the peace and harmony of the Democratic
party. "-Ifaytt0rd Patriot.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23
PoLITICAL.
FFom As United States Gasciis.
CONSERVATISM IN CONNECTICUT.

We have placed on the first page of this mornings
paper an address from certain Democrats of Con
neclcul To their fellow citizens and coparzans urg-
ing them 10 come out from the deSructiyes and 10
separate from them. We have always been aston
ished At the ascendency Of loco focosm in Connee-
licul, and we are therefore not surprised to find
movement the part Of those citizens who, having
yielded In moment of excitement 10 the agrarian
influence found that instead Of personal benefit from
the wretched doctrines they had sustained their own
stake in the hedge was likely 10 b. taken 10 boil The
pot Of the very oilers whom they had been sustain
ing.
We hail this conservative movement in Connec-
tieut as n most favorable augury. The people are
returning TO their attachments 10 republican instiiu-
lions and republican doctrines. We are MOI very
particular about nameS-they may laud Mr.. Jef1ef-
son and his doctrines--they may denounce Federal
ism aud its principles, and disapprove Of the name
Of Wings, IL by such they can unite in their
conservative views and actions sufficient number
TO maintain the institutions Of The country, support
personal and public rights, preserve the Union, and
keep down Jacobinism.
When shall we see such a movement in good old
Pennsylvania Z There are enough in this state
who have been Jackson men, but are wearied of the
folies OF the present administration and anxious
to preserve something OF political and pecuniary
stability and property forthe countryet them unile
as conservatives.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23

The following communication published in the
" Free Press" win show some of the feelings en-
gendered by the proceedings Of the Vandalia (lll)
Convention -
"The attitude in which The nominees of the De-
mocratic Convention stand before the public is any
thing but enviabe. Whatever may be their merits,
il cannot BE- disguised that great dissatisfaction
ISIS and that it is impossible they can unite the De-
mocratic party. The Conservatives have been over
reached BY the Loco-focos, and they reaping
the bitter fruits which have been matured by their
aid They are unceremoniously thrust aside
because they cannot go the whole figure of modern
democracy. They have, however, one consoling re-
Election, which they should prize as of more value
than the esteem of their late confederates-and that
is the consciousness that they acting in the dis
charge of high duty which they owe TO the coun-
try. do not speak unadvisedly, when say that
Governor Reynolds is the favoriie of The Conserva-
tives. But he did not suit the views of the petty
schemers of the other division of the party If Gov.
Reynolds could have been brought to denounce all
The banking institutions of the country and endorse
all the measures of the present national admnstra
tion he would doubtless have been the favorie chief
of the LocofocoS; bat this he too honest TO do
and for his candor he has been prescribed. Well,
be it So. There is one fact, however, which the Lo-
co TOGO adversaries would do well to look to-and
that is that Gov r. has always BEEN and still is the
favorite of the people, however he may be regarded
by the office hunters; and although they may, by
OF duplicity succeed in thrusting him aside
yet the period which clouds his political horizon will
be brief; he will shortly emerge from his temporary
observation, with the efulgence of MONDAY sun,
and whose piercing beams will cause the political
owls and bats, which now boot and futter in the
grey twilight of Loco focoSm, to make precipitae
flight TO their appropriate abodes.
CoNsERv ATIvE"
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referred TO by the gentleman from Virginia. He
believed there were no second set OF resolutions
passed. But Il was important 70 remember that
these were Executive resolutions because The Con-
tnental Congresswas not merely legislative body,
but was the Government ofthe United States. But
this Congress was legislative body simply II
could originate no negotiations nor could Il compel
the President 10 do So The controversy between
Denmark and the thirteen Colonies al thai time
turned on the question whether this was an indie
pendent nation bat since then Denmark had re-
eognised our independence, and we could not now
renew that controversy and 10 that the first OF The
resolutions Of The Continental Congress had refer
eDce. The second of them authorized our minister
al Paris TO depute John Paul Jones 10 the Court Of
Denmark; bul Jones was now dead and that reso-
luton died with him. How, then, could the Presi-
dent cause the resolutions 10 be carried into effect
The report OF the Committee on Foreign Affairs
held the claim for these captures TO be good against
Denmark, the late treaty Notwithstanding and this
report would be laid before the Executive. Mr.. c.,
therefore, thought the resolution covered all the
ground which Il was properl TO assume.
Here the morning hour expired and the subject
lies over 10 another day
The House then resumed the order of the day,
which is the
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.
Mr.. FOSTER resumed his argument in reply 10
Mr. PRESTiss, Zone of the gentlemen claiming seats.)
He first recapitulaed the facts which, he under
stood, were agreed upon on both sides He then
went into the constitutional argument TO the power
of the Governor OF Mississippi issue his writ for
the election in July, which he prosecuted until half
past three o'clock; when, before he came to a conclu-
sion,
The House adjourned
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STATE OF PARTIES.
From the Peoria TN REGISTER


The wings are for national bank; the Conserv-
atiVes for the State bank system; the Van Buren,
men for the Sub-lreasury scheme II is not probable
that any two will coalesce, and accept fully the
scheme of any one of them. The wings deem ma
tional blnk Of the first importance. The Conserva-
tives the most active and the interested of
any Of Gen. JacksonS friends in destroying the bank,
with view of raising up the State bank system,
which they still desire to keep in operation Ifeiher
of the two latter system sherefore should be adopted,
ii will be complete victory Of the party the
other, upon the original grounds of the contest. II
may b, assumed, therefore, that The wings are as
much opposed to the State bank system as the Con-
servatives are to a national bank. Which will sue
cumb The whigsl Mr.. Webster charges his
friends to remember that the victory has been achiey
ed upon wing principles opposition to those who
put down and will not consent to build up national
bank Stick pin there The conservatives, with
Mr.. Rivcs at their head, have grown up in those
principles, which go TO strip the general government
of power; they ale for strict construction of the
constitution, and the natural affinity of men profess
ing such principles is associationwith Mr. Van Blu
rem in his Sub-,reasury scheme. If they go for
national bank, they abandon all the professions of
their lives, and assume the attitude of men atoning
for past error. Let man bslieve this of them
What the Conservatives and wings can build up to-
gether, no man can devise.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23

hing 4. thar in many instances, when one
starr 4 Of ono marked color, its companion IS
of the opposite. Instances abound IN which
= red and green star are associated, or yell
low and blue. When the stars are OF differ.
emf degrees of brilliancy this contrast may
originate in an optical delusion--in that ten
dency which disposes the eye when gazing
on any bright color to endow fainter objects
near il with the opposite or complimentary
color by way of relief; but the explanation
is not universally borne out, inasmuch as ma
nv couples, in precisely similar circumstances,
show no such contrast. Sir John Herschel
was at first decidedly inclined 10 attribute
this phenomenon to an actual difference Of
color, and although he has since, perhaps on
good grounds, half relinquished that conclu-
sion, we have the acquiescing testimony of
Strue, founded on observations with the Do
rat telescope, whose elcarness has never yet
been riyalled, SO that we may not absolutely
part with the early pleasing speculation ofthe
British astronomer 8 Ii may be easier sug-
gested in Words" says Sir John, than con-
ceived in Imagination, what variety Of illumi-
nation two stars red and green, or yell
low and blue one, must afford planet circu-
laiing around either and what cheering con-
trasis and grateful vicissiludes, a red and
green day for instance. alternating with
white one and with darkness, might arise
from the presence or absence Of one or other,
or both from the horizon DR.. Nichols
VisV Of The Architecture Of the Heaoens.
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From he Netcark (N J. } Eagle.
ORITU

DAILY NEws-We are sorry TO learn that the New
York Daily News has been disc ontinued % The
Daily News was spirited, well conducted Demo-
cratic paper, rather smaller than the Eagle On II
was commenced under favorable circumstances with
a capital of So 600, about four months since when
the New York Times was suspended; and IL has al
ready sunk for the rant Of Sapp0rt(D leaving no De
mocratic daily paper in the city but the Evening
Post, while on the other side there is the CONNER
cial, the Journal of Commerce the Courier and En-
quirer, the STAR the Express, the Mercantile the
Gazette &c &c. The manner in lrhich Democratic
papers are suffered 10 laHgaih and die fer he rant
Of PATRONAGE indicates crcry thing bm encouragement
10 Tie partg! Avery great majority of the people we
know are democratic, and opposed to arstocracy in
every form, but if they are left TO the corrupting in
luence of the &cderal press IL triH not be strange
should ey for time mistake Mclaad-maykS, and stray
into he fold of their enemies!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23
MRS. MADISON.

This venerable lady, the relic Of the sage Of Mont
peiier was visited by large number of her friends
onNew Years Day Her residence is opposite the
Presidents mansion in Washington gentleman
who paid his respects to her expresses himself as fol-
lows had never before seen this Interesting old
lady, and found the fancy had formed of her was
altogether realized She looks not more than forty
although it is said her age is above eighty She is
very strong, as might BE- Judged from her having IN
dergone the fatigue ofrecevng 50 many visers that
day Nothing can Be more graceful and dignified
than her demeanor. How gratifying must i b. TO
her TO receive in her private station and old age that
pure homage awarded 10 her, when in the bloom of
beauty and in an elevated position, fore the coun.
try She seems indeed TO present the form we asso-
ciate with the idea Of Roman matron."-N o.
PieQynnc.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23

The following is an extract of letter from one
Of the rmest friends of the late administration, and
strongly attached adherent of our present Presi-
dent to his friend in this city. The letter is dated
Richmond Va.
IL am willing to sacrifice, for the sake of union,
as much as any man ought, for think foreSee the
fatal consequences ola division of strength but
The unity Of oar party is not Desirable 1t only be
ataincdby The sacrifice of principlcthe surrender of
our independence, and submission to the Executive
authority. think we ought to surrender the right
of The banks 10 trade on the depostes. Ihave for
time thought it an unsafe practice but Mat
will not satisfy the Sub-treasury party You the
resolutions offered in the Virginia Legislature (by
Mr.. Edmonds and that's called Cancellation. Ibegin
TO think, the more We yield, the more they demand.
We shall not pass over this session without VIC
lent struggle the consequences of which fear !
see too, that Mr.. Wright has offered compromise
unless misunderstood it, the original scheme is less
Objectionable, for there would not have been so many
additional officers, nor SO much expense.
"The prospects Of our beloved country are gloomy
indeed. With fanaticism and unholy ambition, our
political fabric is like TO be shaken its foundation,
do not like to reflect seriously on the present posi-
ton Of our party. How have the majority turned 50
complete somerset in the short space of four years
The reflection is melancholy enough"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23

TeachiRg.--It is disgrace to society in its
present state of civilization, that there is no
money given so grudgingly as that which is
given for plain, substantial, moral education
while all parties agree that the act Of teach
ing, unrcmttingly and faithfully performed, is
the most laborous of mans life; and il viii
be in vain to expect the price Of their labor
TO be raised to its just value, until more eth
cient laborers are brought into the field.
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tGeneral Jackson.

~.Ercess Of Knowledge.-That any hannah
being can know too much, is a supposition
which the writer Of these pages would be sor-
yto be charged with, nor is it from an excess
Of knowledge that females of the middle class
are now disqualified on their return from
school, for sharing in the domestic duties of
humble homes. 1t is because, along with
their knowledge they have failed to acquire a
just sense of the beauty and the value of such
virtues as belong especially to the female
character,
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OUR PosITroN.-We approve and support all the
measures of the National Administration, save that
of It's attacks and warfare upon the State Banking
Institutions In the collection of the revenue, we
stand ready unite and yield our cordial support to
any permanent measure call IL by 1chat name hcy
pleas, which provides for the reception Of the bills
Of specie paying Banks. Any thing short Of this we
shall oppose from beginning to end. Let certain
presses cease their denunciaion and their warfare
upon these institutions, which is driving all bust
ness men from oar ranks, and harmony and united
and efficient party cooperation will immediately
take the place of political strife and division. =
Maine Iiteiigea6cr.
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From The Arkdnsdtc Times q Allocate.
A WISE SAW

M CalhOua's Opinion Of the Administration PARTY
in January, lS37-Mr. Calhoun remarked last win
ter that the Administration party was UNITED ony
By M esatrIpsai po,eer Of The plumber Of The public"
Ii this was his belief it does not show honesty, 10
attach himself TO that party in less than twelve
moalhs after making such an expression.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23

FRANcE.-The Temps publishes the following cal
cuiaion as TO the strength of parties in the last and
new Chamber
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DUTIES OF NEUTRALITY.-The following remini>-
cence, says the National Gazette, touching General
Washington's proclamation OF 1893, may be timous-
" revived 1t is an extract from letter of Mr. JET
ferson, Secretary Of State, to Mr.. Morris, Minister
TO France.
con the declaration of war between France and
England the United States being at peace with
BOTH their situation was SO new and inexperienced
by themselves, that their citizens were not, in the
first instant sensible of the duties resulting there
from, and of the restraint it would impose even on
their dispositions towards the belligerant powers
Some of them imagined (and chiefly their transient
seafarng citizens) that they were free TO indulge
those dispositions take side with either party, and
enrich themselves by depredations on the commerce
of the other and were medilang enterprises OF THIS
nature as there was reason 10 believe. In this state
of the public mind and before aonld take an GRO
ncous direction di6cuh 10 be SCI righ and dangerous
10 Themselves and Lcir country, the President thought
10 erpedient, through The channel Of proclamation,
10 remind onr tcolc athens, That lrcrc Ia stair
Of peace wiM aH tie bciigcrent poccrs that in that
state IL was our duty neither 10 aid injure any;
10 exhor and warn them against acts which might
contrayene this duty and particularly those of posi-
live hostility for the punishment of which The laws
would be appealed to and to put them on their
guard also as to the risks they would run, If they
should attempt TO carry articles of contraband 10
any"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23

FROM CANTON.-We have the Canton Register
Of Aug 29-Aater paper than have before received
The following extracts:
The tribute-besrcr from Siam has arrived ~ Canton.
On the 4th inst the presents taken TO The Office OF
the deputy governor and there submitted to The inspec
ton of the local officers The tribute was then
forwarded under a mihtsry escort to Picking. lie :
said TO be- like all his predecessors nordina'ey iond o.
smoking opium.
The late measures Of the governor for the suppress
sion Of bands Of robbers SAID 10 have been
extremely severe several Of them have been taken
and mt in ai 1t is said that the writers IN the pubic
Offices and the police connected WIN 'ho
robbers and they all bound together by oaths Many
of these writers and policemen have run away
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION The mem.
IN hers of this Association requested to meet ."
nesdny evening. the 23l INST O'Clock, nihe Ihcat"
on Louisiana Avenue fol- meeting y ehPeGcu, - -"
portHn, business will be acted on
by order, .x,. : ne
ip3 THIS. D. JONES, hccoruing oc'.
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If laboring man kill another in attempting to get
money 10 feed his starving family he is to the gall
lows without mercy and Justly-as man be suf-
fered without peril TO the whole frame of society, to
commit such act on any pretonce yet it is doubtful
whether the punishment tends greatly to check the crime
With dueIIing, the contrary, there is onearh
who doubt that the punishment which the law really
assigns would be effective, il put in execution. Both
yet suffer laws at sangulnary aud Intellectual to
exist, while laws that Just, necessary, and would
undoubtedly be effectual, suffer to be eyaded every
day
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