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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

Omo.-The Nuifers and Abolitionists in this
State all voted for the Loco-focos A correspondent
at Cincinnati informs us that unexpectedly to us,
the nhoic abolition societ aci the exception Of our or
fpc individuals, scen for Duncan aud The Leeo:foeo
party; and from what learn from the interior Of
the State, il is certain that the abolitoniss have al
most, to rlaa, roted for the administration party.
Thomas Morris, one of our U. S. Senator'S can pro-
badly explain how this has been brought about
There are probably 10000 abolition votes in the
State and they have gone against Vance he is de-
feated."
The people of some parts of the South must be-
ware or they will be transferred with all their pecu
liar institutions to The abolioniss with the same ia
cility that South Carolina has been chained to the
car of Van Burenism. Nullifers, abol,onists, and
procamationists all united together in elevating
Mr. Calhoun to the White House What pr!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20
FROM THE WEST INDIES.

Files Of the Barbarian the 9th Of September, have
been received at the Exchange Reading Room.
In the paper Of the Slh find the proceedings Of
meeting Of planters, merchants and others, held at
Brldgetown the 9th, the subject Of the currency
A series Of resolutions adopted, demonstrating
against any change in the relative value Of coins
against the expectation Of douboons-and against any
grant Of further powers to the Colonial Bank, and in
favor OF establishing local bank
The same paper contains a long address, from Arch
deacon Parry to the laboring population, earnestly
hortng them to industry, submission to the laws, mu-
tual kindness and fidelity, indispensable to the
joymen and preservation Of their newly acquired free
dom.
editor of the St Vincent Chronicle who distinguished
himself by his long and jealous efforts to effect the
emancipation Of the negroes. Like Wilberforce he died
just as his labors were crowned with success.
The Barbadian complains bitterly Of certain ncen
diaries" who, it alleges, melting the aborers to
INSTRUMENTATION and idleness, persuadIng them to work
only four days the week instead of 6ve required
by the planters.
The Island of Barbados had been favored with an
abundance Of rain, during the last week Of August
The Trinidad Standard OF August 10, gives very
gratifying accounts Of the working Of the emancipation
in that island The first three days of August were
given up, by mutual consent, HOLIDAY, after which
the negroes generally went quietly to work. and there
was every appearance that things would 60 on well and
harmonlously.
The genea rates of wages were for the lowest class
Of laborers six dollars month without allowances for
the middling class eight dollars and for the highest
twelve dollars with allowance Of half pound Of
| salt fish and two drains Of per day Contracts
generally made however by the day, at shllings
currency for days task Of given measurement with
allowance Of fish and rum In all cases the aborers
have their houses and provision grounds free of
pense
The St. Vincent Gazette Of the 18th says that the
aborers generally have refused to work. standing out
for higher wages. The terms offered them
class, with house, provision ground medicine and me-
deal attendance and they demanded two and sixpence
per diem, with allowances Of clothing. sugar. salt, fish
and rum.
The accounts from Demerara and St. Chrstophers
were favorable from Berbce the other way From
St. Lucia they very bad in parts of that
island the conduct Of the negroes alarming that
detachments Of troops sent to keep them in order
~ Y. Com.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20
From The Charlottesville Republican,
THE WASHINGTON GLOBE AND THE
CONSERVATIVES

CONSERVATIVES
The /" official organ" in its commentary
upon the third number Of our article, headed
/" the principles and policy of the Conserva-
tives' in the Globe of the 9th inst, could not
conceal the heartfelt Joy which it experienced
in finding what it regards a sufficient pretert,
to crafty its revengeful appetite in the vulgar
and malignant abuse of those Of the Virginia
Conservatives, who have incurred its hot dis
pleasure, by refusing to bow to its dctatIon,
or receiving its chastenings with entire SUBJ
mission. We congratulate the "Globe' that
we have afforded it a fair opportunity OF dis
playing the mighty powers of its genius, in
whiting down the leetle end Of nothing 10 a
point, for which alone it is qualified, and of
exercising those high, noble and honorable
qualities of the human heart, intolerance, ma
Lightly and uuigariiy, for which it is so emf
nenily and Justly distinguished. What is the
sin which these men have committed, that
such storm Of wrath and Indignation is to
be poured out upon their devoted heads =
What doctrines have they promulgated, that
are so heretical,-so obnoxious to pure and
unadulterated Republicans, that the hot fires
of the stake and the cruel tortures Of the rack
are Just punshments for their crimes They
have attempted to shield and defend the instl-
tutions of the States against the all.grasplng
and destructive power Of the Federal Govern
ment. They have attempted to secure the
public treasure from the custody and control
Of the executive-they have attempted TO Sc
cure il from depreciation by the faithless col
lectors and receivers-they have resisted the
enlargement and increase of that patronage
and power Of the executive, which is already
so formidable as to excite the jealousy and
! alarm Of every friend Of his country and every
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20
Holmes majority,
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.

The result of the election in this State for men,
bers of Congress is still quite uncertain.
The Globe, Of Thursday night contains letter,
dated the 10th inst. written from Trenton claiming
five out Of the SIX Congressman, for the admnstra-
ton. The New York American contains letter,
dated the 18th inSt written from New Brunswick,
n. J., which says, the present Wing delegation are
reelected BY majority of 95 votes The Philadel-
phia Ledger, Of the 18TH says, "Al is still in doubt
in this State. The actual result will be known on
Tuesday next"
The Wings are said TO have elected majority in
both branches Of the State Legislature.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

above, Virginia may also instruct one of her
Senators. In regard TO Alabama, we adopt
the following from the Journal of Commerce:
THE SuB-TREAsuRY.--The Van Buren, papers often
intimate that the Of the administration csndi-
dates IN State district is evidence OF the sppro-
baton Of the Subj Treasury scheme by the electors
Alabama has been spoken Of in this way. Now look
at facts The Tuscaloosa lntegencer Of the LIST inst
gives list OF SO members Of the Legislature,
whose opinions on the Sub Treasury project il is
qusnted with and the result is, that Ia Of them are IN
favor Of the scheme, and as opposed to it, The list
includes several Of the strongest Administration coun-
tics, such Madison Limestone and Franklin. The
lntegencer calls upon other papers to supply mforma-
on in regard 10 the remaining members, that the views
Of all Of them on this subject may be known
Under such circumstances and with such
facts as these, we ask, with what propriety can
the administration venture to recommend the
Sub-Treasury again at the next session, even
supposing that one or two members Of the
Senate who have opposed the measure should
be obliged to support il! And with these pros
poets before them what chance can they disco
yer of carrying it at the next Congress-
Will the administration continue to persist
in urging its mad scheme on the country in
spite Of public opinion against it, and at the
sacrifice ofpolitical consistency, moral princi-
pie and Of all the important and best interests
of the countryl
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20
THE BLOCKADE OF MEXICO.
The following correspondence appears in the New
York papers:
New York, Sept 5th 1898
To the Hon. JOINS FORSYTH,
Secretary Of State Of the United States:

New YORK, Sept. 9Th, 1888.
To the Hon. JOINS FORSYTH,
Secretary Of State Of the United States:
Sir-Although not doubling that the recent blockades
by French vessels OF Of the Eastern ports Of Next
and Of Buenos Ayres, have already engaged the at
ention Of the Executive and produced its prompt and
appropriate action the Chamber Of Commerce OF the
city OF New York have fch it their duty from the large
Of property placed in jeopardy thereby respect
fully and earnestly urge the adoption by the Government
Of such further measures in relation thereto, as the
tights and interests Of the country may require.
Without presuming to hazard an opinion as to the
legality OF blockades thus instituted indefinite IN dura-
lion, and unsupported by the rights incident TO
state Of warfare the Chamber do insist that the comfy
Of nations, and the rights and interests Of friendly pow
ers forbade, under any circumstances the adoption Of
measure doubtful in character, and preudicing so
materially, the lawful Of innocent third par
ties, without giving to them timely notice Of the pro
posed restriction.
The French blockade Of Mexican ports in the Gulf,
has however been vigorously enforced against our YES
sells sailing from ports in the United States previous TO
the receipt in this country Of its declaration by the
cruizers Of France and several American vessels, with
valuable cargocs, thus circumstahccd have been OBJ
ged 10 return 10 the United States.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

model what has become antiquated, nor change
when alteration is cxpedient, but continually
exert himself to add to the beauty, strength,
and durability Of the whole political and So
cal fabric.
This is our /" Conservatism !" and we APP
peal to every farmer, mechanic, laborer, to
every sensible mind, TO decide whether those
who denounce and abuse the conservatives"
may not at least be suspected Of being them
selves the most deadly foes Of the people.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

The NAvy.-We have on file several communi-
cations touching this branch OF our national service
which will appear shortly. They are from one Of
the highest authorities in American Naval affairs,
and if we are no, mistaken, will make not little
sensation throughout the country, and particularly
in one OF our Government Departments
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

The New Orleans True American, Of the
llth inst, announces the resignation Of this
gentleman as Congressional representative
from the State of Mississippi. The claims Of
private business are mentioned as the reason
for retiring from public life, which has indeed
been short but merry one.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

We are yet TO learn the ruinous effects upon
commerce by the blockade Of the ports Of Buenos Ayres;
and also, extended thus laras greatly be feared
of the Mexican ports in the Pacific. They must,
however be materially increased by their more remote
situation, and by the want OF suitable markets in tho
neighboring States. The Chamber are advised Of
veral vessels, with very valuable csgoes, lhaying left
this city previous TO any suggestion OF the blockade Of
the ports OF MeIlco) whose cargoes will be placed in
jeopardy, and whose voyages will be ruined, If pre-
vented access TO their ports Of destination.
The Chamber Of Commerce. deferrng 10 your better
knowledge and judgment 10 the most expe-
dent TO be adopted, for reclamation Of losses from
me Government Of France, well TO alleviate the
arrangement and interruption which commerce has
already experienced and is further threatened with,
WIZ ieei obliged by any information which the Depart
men may think proper communicate as to the extent
and probable duration Of the blockade Of the Mexican
Territory and the ports Of Buenos Ayres with view
OF enabling the parties interested give advised
instructions to Their agents abroad in the embarrassing
situation in which they have been placed.
With high consideration are,
Your obedent servants,
ROBERT LENOX, President
EDW'D A. b. GRAVES, sec'y.
(No.2) DEPARTMENT or SrArFl
- Washington, October o, 1888.
Mcssrs. ROBERT LENox, President, and EDwAKD b.
GRAVES, Secretary of the Chamber Of Commerce Of
the city Of New York
GENTLEMEN Your letter Of the 5th ultimo, though
in due time received at this Department, has this long
remained unanswered, owing to the absence Of the Pre-
sdent to whom it had been referred for his consldera
ton. am instructed state TO you, that aware
OF the great inconvenience which the restrictive mea-
sures adopted by the French Government in the Gulf of
Mexico and in the river Plate would occasion to our
commerce, the President had Immediately ordered the
adoption OF all measures which circumstances admitted,
for the protection OF the interests OF citizens in
those and that every exeron has hitherto been,
and still continues to be made which may contribute to
diminish the evils arising from the existing state Of
things No information has been received Of the block
ade having been extended to the Mexican ports Of the
Pacific Ocean, and it is taken for granted, that in the
event Of such measure being resorted to, previous
notice Of the intention will be given to this Govern
ment This Department is equally unapprized Of the
probable duration Of the existing blockade but from
the sensation which its operation appears have
cited throughout the commercial world and the efforts
understood to be made towards an adjustment Of the
dispute which gave rise to it, the hope is entertained
that it cannot be much longer proracted.
have the honor gentlemen, to be,
With great respect,
Your obedient servant,
(Sgned) A. VAIL,
Acting Secretary Of State.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Modification. Abolition Agitation, Calhoun Van
Burenism, and Down with New Yorkism, have
walked the course in this State, with the excep-
ton of Mr.. Calhoun's own District. Where he is
best known, he is defeated and rebuked. General
Waddy Thompson has beaten him and all his
minions and means of terrorism and seduction--Sub-
treasurysm to boot-by majority of upwards of
1925 votes. Gen. Thompson is in favor of system
of Special Opposite, and thorough faced against the
Sub-treasury
LIST Dstrct-Isaac E. Holmes, Federalist, 1,5Oi
H. S. Legare, Republican, s54
Holmes majority, $50
Gth-James Gregg is elected.
sth-R. Barnwell Rheu; no opposition.
Darlington District-Dr. Smith, Sub-treasury, is
elected over Col Campbell by majority of 202
votes.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

The Texan Government has formally with
drawn the proposition made by the Republic
of Texas for admission into the Union.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

We have received letter from Michigan expos
ing the malpractices Of the Land Offices at Ionia,
which we shall publish next week
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20
NEW YORK.

Every thing depends upon New York. We think
there are Conservatives enough in that State to
bic its people to defend themselves against the de-
signs OF the Calhoun fanatics, and the northern
with southern principles" who intend to pros
trate her in the DUST if they can. New York is
undoubtedly her own best friend and therefore anti
Sub-lreasury; and she should not omit TO show her.
self in her true character and position.
The Loco-focos OF the city have nominated the
following ticket for Congress:
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20

The Nsp Yorker is one OF the very best hebdome.
dals in the world. In many respects it is eclipsing
all contemporaries.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-20
G.. G.. CAMBRELENG.
ELI MOORE.
EDWIN FoRREsT, the Player.
JOHN MCKEoN.

The Philadelphia Ledger states that Mr.. Forrest,
who is playing in that city, declines the honor of
being candidate. We hope he will run, as the
Herald says, " for the novelty Of it,"
The Wings have yet made no nomination.
Messrs. Curtis and Hoffman, suppose, of course,
will be in the field, and it is intimated that Mayor
Jack Domning, Charles A. Davis Esq, will also
enter the lists. The Maj. would eclipse his ticket,
just as he run to Washington ahead of the mail
TRY it.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-04-02
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.
y,,,,, Ss.r,r and S.anatrha I',spTore-


ROP0SALS will be received at the Once oil
the Company. "a the tUy at Rithmohh' nhiii
tae si d y Of Apf NEXT lor the construction oi All
tbe fam bridges between Richmond anb Maiden >
,5yrnfufe and the dtus across lanes River, stna-
tel respectively st thu m"uth OF Eye I'Nef '"h"s""
Fails aud Seven i.auds.
The Two hrst al the above na'nei d''"s WI De d
bout coo feet long. aud ABOUT lfir' hish' he o""-
Illibus ate OF rock.
The depth Of wttrr "a the summer season !. g'na-
rally lfun one to four leci.
'ht 60 ifacioIs Will BE- qnured ny lho terms Of
Then agreements, 10 complete the dths ~ tie tousr
ltt, ne At summer aHd tall aud with view "a tins
object proposals are ouly invited from men who ha'r
tie nrcesslIy ,aiI aud sbdry to accomplish Tie Ia
boz -
Tie wooden guard locks at the SITES o. the I've
R,er aud Joshua's Fans dams, viii be Offered iof
contract N ll. same tluic.
The pl.ns and spec .hcatous may he seen 1T tie
9th. = Of the sub cfibcf ~ tins city.
CHARLES ELLEf. j.
C,arf In siaeer Juaes KtcerS kaHa'ela Company.
Richmond, l0,h March, 1888.
March II f'A
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-04-02

The rdiac ~ 4 liig.-A southern rarcr rclNt-'
the following story OF an officer OF the army. who.
having lost hl> ban dWlng an illness contracted =
New Orleans, provided himself with handsome WI.
before staring ON a late campaign n Florida in
an engagement with the Sennoles. he WAS wound
ed aud fell 10 The ground, wa,fe he lay without the
power 10 rise. The red enemy who wounded him
came up for his scalp. The officer tegneh himself
dead, and breathed rs low aud softly po..,l'' -
The Indian beut over hlm drew his knife, p ssed II
earully and quickly around the head of his viclin
and then with a @hoopH bounded ~uh hls blood
less trophy into everslade. The officer after
wards got back III safety TO hls camp ard relate.
with much gee the story OF the loss Of hls-ris.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-04-02

! luIN'l-.i rules :, IN ths Clerks Office OF
~ su up war -e"r Of la" and thaccr, tor the county O.
nWir on Monday The Gtih dav February, htetn Luz
-io] aud tl.it, ci-At:
&ncHiI >ru@, IN rf'ofCamp5rll anil as .,lc. admin r'
q ct Juan y. Hutct dcc,a4 'd Ia MIN
Il. 81
'h% joh r. Th2mas r. ldan4 emf VI n h, ~, ~
J"tr ~ Rhtl'tse and lula INN his Wt " .atn Nffsa
nud rnri IL hI' MI. Iollu g. Barocr diill Vs'''
H"'vrt i'"rh J'r'minA Edwin Balbr t,,r os~ "hh
ami III 'ai fAopas +. Nd . and Joha c Barb 'I'-,'s
&C.. ne, sdalt',
~ (HAtcIRY.
Ihs DtTl7nt-, hun L. Mcl!hcnc} AMI lIenristia ma
ME ant JOHN ". kutIedac and Jur, Ann his wifi not
'aS c'rd h'H appearances and given security, atcofdnt
70 w " "' lo 5r-ei Assembly and the rules 81 TN. n0
ah app anG by sItl factory r5iinc, thai they ar ma
lhtianS 81 tl connUaw eai Ola the noon al the tlag
I ~ !' attorney III ordered that thu SAID prttaeaT ~
appear h'r2 on OF before this first div OF tho next ht!a iI
ant Ha," e ta bill % the Plaintiff and that co1s u mr.
d o l tWlh inserted in some newspaper published ii ~
own ol LIN hhurg, Tor two molhS sucoessiycv, AM o
at the on 'nor Of III. courthouse Of this COMFY on -oo
CONT day.
\ copN--T,stc.
JOlN ALENANDER, Ciet
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-04-02

FIRE At SEA.-A letter itofn the captain OF the
ship Ruth.a, OF Boston. bound rom New Orleans
far Liverpool with cargo OF 1881 bales Of cotton.
commune her destruction by ire BON stroke
OF lightning. On tie 3lst January, IN lat. - 30
n, long 30 30 ". whilst senddng. the ship was
struck by lightning which passed down the mainm1si
INTO the hold, aud htel the COTTON. Ever, effort
vas made ior "o days II eKnngulsh the n1mes, the
ship scuddng all the llme when She fell IN with tho
brig Cavalier Jouctt. board oil winch, finding It
impossible 10 save lhelf vessel the capia n and
the crew were taken, aud landed At Dcmarlu.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-04-02

Il perdict-A villainou. fellow IN one Of the
Western counties Of Nfg ma WHO had whipped
his wife, was ducked by party Of souncster. :
"hereupon he sued lot damages. The jury return
ed document TO the court. in the form OF rho fol-
lowing, to wit =" Verdict OF the Jury-sarrcd hin,
night john Simpson Foreman"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-04-02
MlTCIlEEI.'S MAP.

JUST RECEIVED, and for sale, new suppl,
- OF Mnchell's Map Of the World, = most .I,en
did article; also. Mitchell's Map Of tho Unite
States. painted in countries, both of which are NOR,
highly recommended than any Maps now published
~ the United States. Instructors oil public and pr
vate schools, as well the public generally, are
particularly iaviled 10 call and give them An impair
ia examination Tor themselves.
r. CHARLES PHELPS.
February lo ia