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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-26

GEN. PIERRE VAN CORTLAND, who was in the Elec-
toral College which cast its vote for Jefferson in
1901 has been removed from office by the loco foco
party. The removal Of this old Democrat was ne
ccsSarv to make room for more Modern Democrat
The old school is out of fashion now it don't teach
the Republican doctrines Of the Globe
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-26

Sultan Mahmoud of Turkey. has ordered Tho
gambling houses of Cohstannoplet to be entirely clos
ed. They have no tippng shop in Turkey. Lei
us take leaf from their book
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home and the re union with his beloved family. Alas
little did either Of Us anticipate the awful destiny which
awaited him. Whai sAadors arc are, and ehai sha'
dyles ,rs pursue i"
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At 10 O'Clock the House called to order.
Before the journal was read MIR, GARLAND, of La.
moved that the House he called which ordered.
Mr. G declared his object to be TO ascertain where were
the ten o'clock The call having proceeded until it
was ascerained that 1873 members in attendance,
on notion Of Mr.. Hopkins, it was then suspended
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-31
CnEaoKEE AGENcy, May 10, 1898
MIR. SENATOR TIpToN.

Mr. Senator Upton, OF Indiana, declines a re-
election. In his letter declining, he says
although was a known friend Of the late adj
mnstration, many Of the leading opposition men
supported me- have been for number Of years an
actor in the party strife in which we are involved,
and have frequently differed from the views of my
own political party public measures. This dif.
ference regretted but could moi give up my own
Judgment OF what believe TO be the wishes aud the
interest OF majority OF my constituents, for the
wishes of party, or for party purposes, Were
again a candidate for office could not promise To
conform To the exclusive views of any parry should
the measures of that party conflict with the interests
of the people II is possible, In this, am mistaken
Ii So BY rctrng from office, | relieve my friends
from considerations personal 10 myself and the PEG
pie have an opportunity of selecting n Senator Of
more ability TO advocate their rights, than pretend
TO possess.
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From The Patriot and Dymecrai.
BACKING OUT.

We have noticed, within the last few weeks, now
that the Republican party Of the country is pros,Iaed
aud oyer,hrown that the Loco Foro papers, from the
Globe down TO the Hartford Times, asserting that
they do not wish to break down the Banking aud Manu-
f5cturng interests Of the country aud that the charge
that Mr. Van Buren, is an enemy to the State Banks,
and tina, his whole administration has been OF ex-
termination against them Is stale federal slander"--
The FACT however is clear that in short year OF his
administration Mr. Van Buren, has overthrow the Re-
publican party completely that It cannot be rallied
again under his lead Such mad perseverance in err
and in attempts to change the policy Of our gov
ernnenl" and consolidate all power his hands, against
the warnings OF enemies and enreaiies OF rIendssuch
total disregard OF the will OF the people, expressed
through the ballot boxes, in almost every State of tho
Unionwas never before heard Of in popular govern
ment.
Bot let Us look little at this matter. II Mr.. Van
Buren, ian enemy State Banks" why does his
official organ, the Globe, constantly with the most
unJusllhable attacks upon them II he did not wish to
wage "a OF determination against them" why did
President Van Buren, recommend Bankrupt Law APP
picable solely to corporations and other bankers
when Senator Van Buren,, only few years previous,
pronounced such law ian indirect icdy 10 strip the
States Of the porer Of ehdrttring Banksihdt iater
fered IN heregaiafions rhch State Governments might
hare adopted for The government Of these insitufions
and odious e4ereise 81 poloer granted BY hc
Constitution - How came he TO recommend nam
moth Treasury Bank with power TO Issue and reissue
irredeemsble paper How Silas Wright 10 say, in
reference to the SubIreasury scheme, that m should
time TO establish eIelusre metallic currency,
tina, this would be OF the least Of its benefits
and the Globe aud Hartford Times declare that "he
SAB Treasury BIZ must pass, and The Banks must
necessarily tah" II il is untrue that the President
hostile 10 the Banks, why does the administration, at
this moment refuse 10 pass supple resolution explicit
~ saying that ey hostile 10 and riH not destroy
the State Banks The truth is the administration is
determined to sink OF swim on certain radical no
TONS promulgated by regency of office holders with
any regard to the interests of the great Of the
peope-it resolved to break down the State msiItu-
tons aud destroy the unity Of the Republican party by
intoxicating doctrines and principles heretofore known
only federal and arsioeraiic! And when The truth
is published, and the Loco Focos cannot answer or
evade it, they cry't is nothing but stale federal
SANDER" This is not answer that will satisfy dis
corning and intelligent people
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the erection Of the Treasury building full authority
given 10 tho President the selection Of the site. and
the plan Of construction; and they how respectively
request, that you would appoint able architect TO
survey the present work, and advise tho committee
therein that they may be the better enabled TO dis
charge their duty The House and the country, IN
matter Of great and abiding interest.
With the most respectful consideration, have the
honor 10 be your obedIent servant,
LEVI LINCOLN, Chairman.
and BY order Of The COMMITTEE
To His Excellency tbs PREsIDESr
oIhs United States.
The President assens TO the employment, by the
Committee, Of Thomas U. Walters Architect OF me
Girard College, Philadelphia, for the purposes sPe-
cited in the written communication.
January IL, 1888. NJ Y. ID.
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ence TO the nomination Of electors OF President and Vice
President Of the United States.
Resoised That James Dodd, Of HEREFORD Joseph
Barber. Of New Haven, James q. LOOMS, Of West
por,, Ansel Sterling Of Sharon, Joel w. White. Of
Wndhsm Jeremish Parrish, Of 1oiland, Asa Guild, Of
Norwich and Eli Wilcox. Of Md,lletown, be Com
mitiee Of Correspondence 10 ascertain the views and
feelings Of independent Republicans in other States,
relative 10 the nomination OF candidates for President
and Vice President al the next election, aud eommun-
cate the result Of their inquiries for the benefit Of tho
Republican State Convention to be held IN February
next.
IL was then, on motion,
Vofed, That the proceedings of this Convention be
signed hy the Chairman and Secretary, and Published
10 the Patriot & Democrat, Democratic Sentinel, New
London Gazette and such other papers as will copy
them
THOMAS r. ROWLAND. Chairman.
JONI b. ELDREDss. Secretary.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-31
PHRENOLOGY.

The following candid and sensible remarks
on the subject we take from the Mobile En-
amner; and commend them to the candid
perusa of our readers ...
The author OF the communication, signed "Anti-
Phrenoogy" is involved IN error, il our Judgment be
right upon the matter We do not feel capable or even
the necessity, Of defending Phrenology from such un-
fair attacks II presumptuous in the extreme for
yro in science rldcule those who have devot-
ed whole years to its Study and the tenor OF whose
lives and habits neither indicates that they enthu-
slasts orncapabe of entering deeply into the most alb
struse subjects
One word, however, TO "An,-Phrcnology" His ex-
smples merely exceptions to general rule, aud not
the rule itself The external conformation of dlotic
heads generally much smaller than those Of per-
sons This is one evidence that the faculties OF the
mind are strong proportion to the size oil the brain.
The fact that disease destroy the intellect is also
evidence tina, the mind acts through material sub
stance. This is the basis OF phrenology, II does
pretend anayzc the subtle essence of mind It's scru-
tiny is confined solely to lis tangible organ Of nantes
a,lon Again, the fact that men Of renown and genius
have become insane, is additional proof that tho mind
does not act through matter, According TO phrenoogy
the pcrvading principle Of the intellect i'm
mutahle Hence, is impossible that intense study OF
other acting upon either destroy alter IT,
consequently the only way TO resolve the difficulty Of
such cases is to suppose that the material through which
this essence operates is subject 10 decay 1t may be
reduced to syllogsm thus
The essence OF mind is unchangeable;
Men OF groa, genius often become derangod
Therefore not the mind ITSELF but lis material organ,
is derangcd.
II it be established that the mind through
matter is 1t hard unreasonable to suppose that the
strength or the power OF It's action Indicated by the
form or size Of its material organ! We think not
Man persons imagine that phrenology is ncompat-
bic with Christianity To us, on the contrary, ii pre-
scn,s most beautiful adjunct to the truth OF revealed
religion. 1t is solution Of the manner IN which mind
Is clrcumscrlbed by matter II tells US that, in the
ecouomy OF Providence has shackled the soul by
making suhservicn to gross apd ever changing mate
rial aud when il shall have been shaken off, the bright
cr-the nobler-the purcr essence Of divinity will rCve
in the new freedom Of liberty Il teaches that the
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
,JdHudrB IL, 1888.

January IL, 1000.
Sir The Committee of the House of Representa-
tves Public Buildings and Grounds, in discharge OF
their assigned dutIes have had their attention pacu
larry directed to The Treasury building, in the
progress OF construction On careful and repeated
examination OF the site of its precise location they have
been led to fear that the architect have unor,u
natey Inexperienced the opinion of your predecessor
IN respect to the line OF position for the foundation Of
the building, nasmuch it manifest that if it
was the intention TO preserve the present building
pied by the State Department, (Which is the
gwen by the architect, for projecting the edfce
almost upon the line of Fifteenth s,rec) that building
must, nevertheless, be destroyed in carrying the
plan i neither corresponds its front line with the
line oil the eoonnade, with the face OF the principal
wall.
II is, moreover Of different attitudes in its whole
elevation and in each OF stones The base also being
greatly extended on an inclined plane will render il diff
cult TO conform the graduation Of the proxmatc streets
the convenient approach and occupation of the build
ing and will always present Objectionable adaptation
OF the style architecture to the Should the plan
be completed, proposed, unfortunate ohs,ruc-
of the Presidents house, from those positions respcc-
lively.
There arc also objections in the minds Of the
mitee, TO the plan Of the edce ITSELF especially in the
construction Of the balls passageways and in the
sairways and IN further supposed defect Of neccssa
y means for throwing into these parts OF tie building
sufficient light In this latter respect it is feared the
upper will be deficient
The committee, however disrustinp their own taste
and judgment in oil the above particulars are DESTROYS
Of the opinion Of some distinguished and sklfll artist
unpreudiced by any predictions or preferences tho
natural result oi competition IN the preparation Of the
onginsl design Of the building under the influence OF
local, incidental, and subordinate considerations
They hnd IN the fifth section Of the act providing for
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-31
HOW THE STATES STAND,

There eighteen States that have Wing Co.
vernos, aud but eight that have Loco Focos There
20 States that have Wing Legislatures, and the cleo
tons to take place there would not probably
be but three loco foco genuine administration States
out OF the twenty,sll that compose the Union. This
Prosahon and oeerhror of the Republican old Jack
party Of the country within The short space Of twelve
months the natural result OF the designating and
revolutionary policy that has been pursued By the Gov
ernmcnt aud precisely what confidently predicted
by honest and independent Republicans,
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mind in eonnexon with matter like balloon bound
TO earth by coTdssnd that The moment these shall be
snapped ssunder the active spirit wl expand IN periec-
ton 80
Clap It's glad wings and tower sway,
And mingle with the blaze ofdsy"
We hope "Anti- Phrenoloey' viii not trouble Us far
Their Let him study without prejudice.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-31
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.

Mr.. CRAIG, from the Committee on Revolutiona-
ry Claims reported against the petition of John Gal
loways heirs.
Mr.. TALIAFERRo, from the same committee,
reported bills for the relief of the legal representa-
tive of John Spo,Swood and Of Thomas P. Harri-
son.
Mr.. POTTER, from The same committee, to
which was referred Senate bill for the relief OF Mo-
ses Van Camper, reported the same without amend
ment.
Mr.. A. H. SHEPHERD, from the same commit
tee to which was referred Senate bill for the relief
OF The legal representatives of Patrick Nc Gibbony
reported the same without amendment
Mr.. RICE GARLAND, from the Committee on
Private Land Claims reported bill for the relief OF
Robert NJ. Roberts, or his legal asSignceS.
Mr.. CRAIG, from the Committee on Revolution
airy Claims, reported the following preamble and re-
solution '-".,
Considering the long delay which has unavoida-
bly, attended the action Of Congress on many cases
submitted 10 the Committee on Revolutionary Claims
in the ordinary course of legislation,
Rcsotrtd That the chairman Of that Committee
be instructed to make the following proposition TO
the House for adoption, viz that the House will ct
II O'Clock Saturday the ID of June go into Com.
mi,ee Of the Whole House on the bills reported
from the Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
Mr.. LOOMS moved to amend this resolution by
adding, and all other private bills before the House
each in its proper order" Motion 50 TO amend neg
aived.
Mr. RUSSELL moved to amend the resolution by
adding And the report Of the Commute on Revo-
luiionary Pensions in the case Of Stephen Freeman
now in Committee of the Whole House Motion
lost.
The resolution then amended BY adding "A
bill to enlarge the provisions OF the act entitled An
act granting hall-pay 10 the widows or orphans
whose husbands and fathers have died Of wounds re-
ceiycd in the military SIryice Of the United States
in certain cases aud for Other purposes a bill grant
ing halfpay and pension 10 certain widows bin 10
revive an ACT authorizing certain soldiers Of the late
war to surrender the bounty lands drawn By them,
and 10 locate others 10 lieu thereof and for other pur
poses also, the several bills granting navy pen
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, May %.

Mr. BOON moved that the House take up rcso-
luton moved BY him, fixing day for the adjourn
ment ofCongress. Objection being made, he moved
suspension of the rules in order to take up his mo-
ton, but the House refused TO suspend them
Mr.. c. MORRIS presented the petition and ac-
companying documents of Col. Joseph w Ross, of
ground of having lost his health in the service OF his
country, which was referred TO the Committee on
Invalid Pensions.
Mr.. TILLINGHAST asked and obtained leave
to present the petition of George Brown and Others
praying for the construction of two spindles on rocks
near the mouth Of Pawcauck river between Rhode
Island and Connections and the petition, on motion
OF Mr. L. was then referred 10 the Committee on
Commerce.
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The following candid and sensible remarks
on the subject we take from the Mobile Ex-
aminer; and commend them to the candid
perusal of our readers
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
EDUCATION.

VINHE SUBSCRIBER IL prepared to take
l. Pupils as 81 arders. Persons wishing to send
their children from home 10 School, are invited To
send them To the subscriber with a promise on his
part thai all suitable efforts shall be made TO pro-
mote lher advancement IN learning, aud preserve
their morals. Pupils will be received a, any time,
though not for shorter period than sesslun from
the tine OF entering.
Terms for tuition, Sl5. per session, payable in ad
vance.
Boarding Of pupils $50 er session, one half in adj
vance, and the other halt at the expiration of the
session.
The course Of instruction such as is purs ued by
the best teachers in Tins pI1ce.
S. d. TOMPKINS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

D. 1t will be remembered, does not concur Win Mr.
Calhoun in the proprery of going over TO the Van
Buren, ranks.
Gov. b. is especially urgent in recommending the
efficient organization aud equipment OF the Militia.
and speaks III high Of the beneficial results of
the system OF Eneampments.
lie urges The vigorous prosecution of the great
Kali Road from Charleston TO Cincinnati Cost
what II may The says,l South Carolina mus, achieve
this work. Socially commercially politically inter
ested as she is in the GENE OF Southern inter
ests, she betrays herself If she allows doubt hang
over ITS success lags irre.olute while the priye is
snached by more vigorous aud enterprzing hand.
Her prosperity is involved in it her honor bound
tot; her character is slaked upon II, before the
world" He also states that Maj Mcneil, the Prin-
clpa; Engineer, :. with the confidence of full
knowledge and experience pronounces on the ,acli-
eaby Of the scheme, in a shorter time, at a cost
more moderate and with more abundant profits than
even many Of its we'll wshers have venured to anti
cipatc."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

Things in Uashin gton.--The Washington cores
pondent OF the N. Y. Journal ofCommerce express
SEES he conf lent beleftha' the various Executive De.
partmenls WILL during this winter, be subjected to
the searching process Of Congressional inves,isa-
ton, SO long desired by the country, earnestly urg
ed by Mr.. Wise. aud so slubborny and successfully
resisted by Gen. Jackson aud hi, subordnales. The
same writer remarks:
The ludlan Department was repeatedly charged
with corruption III both Houses Of Congress- but no
facts could ever be proved which incu paled officers
OF the Government. When General Jackson retired
lie CONNIE nded to the especial confidence OF his
oessor the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Mr.. c.
A. thanksgiving To Mr. Van Buren, III leave you
single honest man. II is Carey A. Harms" After a
while, various representations made to The Pre-
sdent in regard to Mr.. HIS specnlations upon the
public lands with the aid OF the public funds and he
finally required an explanation from Mr.. Harris in
respect to some particular slction. Mr. II. fur
nIshed IA statement. and the President endorsed upon
the paper, mot satisfactory" Mr. ilairs according
~ resigned. lie declined giving any Information in
relation to the public officers who we've connected
with him in his specuallors, but public Suspicion has
fastened upon some individuals who were as high IN
General Jackson's confidence as Mr.. Harris himself
1t is we'll known that in several branches OF the pub
lic service The discussing officers of the Governments
made IL regular business TO speculate upon the spe-
Gle funds sent to them. In Florida, for ms lance,
they sold the specie AT an extravagant premium and
paid The public creditor in local other paper, which
answered ust as well. One paymas,er IN Florida,
however. credited the Government in his account,
with the premium which he got upon his specie
1.-THE infection has spread into other departments,
There have bern for soue days rumors OF deficit in
The accounts o the chief OF The Engineer department.
This my turn out TO be incorrect but nevertheless
is confidently asserted. One version Of the tumor
is. that Gen Graot retained in his hands balance
OF some i"iy thousand dollars 10 indemnify HIM Tor
certain services OF advances. All these things will
demand the immediate and earnest attention Of the
representatives. OF the people. 1t is time that there
should be a general overhauling, " searching opc
ration" must be instituted, aud the Augean stable
eeaused"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
FAMILY GROCERIES.
TIVE SUBSCRIBERS, having at length recey
l. ed tue greater part Of their + all SUNNY of
E.f.NfE GEOCEKEFS.

Will offer them to their friend. and the public on az
good terms ~ they can be had in tins market.
They were selected with great care, and as low as
cash "ooldh buy them in New York-con,isiIng in
pan OF the following articles:
ST. Croix, L. Rlan, aud New Orleans Supays Of
best qnahies treble, double aud single refined Ioaf
Suaar part superior TO any IN this market also,
crushed Sugar.
Old Java. Wild African. Laguira Old White, Rio
Prime Green aud 81. Domingo Coffee
Tr.s--Gunpowder, Imperial Young Tyson. and
Pouchong. in chests. half chests, 10 and 10
boxes and eaddtes.
WINES. BRArDIEs. RUN. CITY, &c.-Shperi5r Old
Madeira Wlne-LoDdon Particular Tene,iife--
Sicily Madeiia-M. Maderi,-Pale Shery-Ls 4
bon--Canaty-St Lucar-- Malaga Old PORT
tlnet-Muscat-on dfaf and lortled-frst rate
Champagne. Hat and other brands.
old aud genuine Sarcarac, Cognac, Olard DupIy
oo' bordeaux, American, and Apple Brandy
Old Jamaica, St. Cois, New Orleans and New Eng
land Rum, old lioaod aud Rye Gin.
o'! bailey, IRISH, MononBahcla, ReeIid.d AID Eye
Whseey.
London aud Philadelphia Porter ots and pts.
Moasscs-Slcarn X hneJ, West India aud New Or
leans.
5000 lbs. Genuine Old English Imp. English. A.
meueau aud Pine Apple Chrese. very superior
IS hoSes-PaIcnt, Wax, SPERM Iallow, and
Hull q Sous Patent Caud es
East and West Lula F,un, Spees,- Sweet Meats.
&e.,
Preserved Ginger; Cuon; Cocoa; Oranges; Pine
Apples; Lines, Gua,a jelly. &c. Els; Coco.
NUS Madeira NUS. Palm Nuts paper shell
soft shell aud hard sh,ll Ano,ds Fllberls
Bunch Rllsns Sultua aud 81 ytua Raisns
Dates ; Nalmegs Pmentoi Catsia; Mace;
Cloves; Pepper Sauce, Pepper; Ginger u
pant g,onnd and parcred; Spanish and American
Chocolate and p,ela,cd Cocoa,
CieAns--Consress, Pl,aepe, Trabuco, Havana and
common, vnlpus bra is.
Lemon Syrup; Olive Oh London and American
Mustard;
So ba.t IN Al,