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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-25
From the Richmond Enquirer

ask brief space, in a column of the Enquirer,
for few observations in connection with those
made in the Enquirer Of the 3lst Of July.
In that note of the writer it will be perceived that
he regards the question Of choice between United
States Bank and the Sub Treasury scheme as being
one which resolves itself into the comparative chan
ces OF the sooner getting rid Of the the other
Of them, in case of the adoption of either; and of
course that he is srenuousy opposed 10 the adoption
of either.
Exclude U. States Bank and the Sub Treasury
scheme from the range of selecting fit scheme for
the conducting the Federal finances and the cues
from which 10 make choice They are "lhe
SPECIAL Deposite SYSTEM" and "the GENERAL De-
posite system and in either using of State banks
Choosing between these, which, if the signs of the
times be consulted, are the alternatives of which
one must be selected, the writer would prefer the
latter
have no disposition to find fault or to magnify
the faults found with the suggested scheme Of SpE-
cAL deposites of the national revenue, in selected
State banks. But beg leave to make a single re-
Election on it, OF all the many forms in which this
special scheme has been brought FORTH there is but
one in which it could be made to work al all much
less well. That is this Collect the Federal reve-
nues in convertible State bank notes, and at short
periods say Of GO days, convert the amount of col
lected notes into specie, and place special depo
site with the selected State banks. This manner Of
special deposites IL Is true would be prac icable If
indeed respectable State banks would undertake the
service. III so, il would yet be Objectionable in three
respects, to wit: Isl. II has for its foundation
want Of confidence; 3D. From the moment the col
lected notes shall be converted into specie and this
be put on special deposite, the commercial commu-
nifty will be deprived OF the use of the revenue rails
ed from commerce; and 3D. In the event of a sus-
pension OF specie payments, this manner Of special
deposites would enable the Federal Government TO
fare better than the State Governments being depo-
stors Of the State funds in the institutions and
better than the citizens OF any given State or of
other States, who may be the holders Of the banks
notes, at the time Of its suspending. Before would
| adopt any system which, in any event, would give
an exclusive advantage to the Federal Government
over the States, all using the same institutions,
would dispute every inch Of ground, and if forced
at last TO retreat, the last entrenchment of State
Rights and of the rights Of the CITIZEN should be the
assailed and totieIiDg citadel, from which, until
found in II a grave, / would make war on The une-
quail system, giving advantage to the Federal Go
vernment
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TAyLoR WEBSTER Condemned AT HoME-A Demo
cratic Congressional Convention, was held al Eaton,
Preble County, on the Sd inst, ut which JoHs D.
WELLER Esq, editor Of the Louisville Telegraph
was nominated for Congress. The vote was, for
Weller ll6, and Webster 65 nearly two TO one. i
would appear, thai notwithstanding Mr. Webster's
long services in the House Of Representatives, that
his vote In favor Of the Subireasury scheme, was
not approved by his constituents. He has been sig
nay rebuked by those whom he had expected TO
sustain him.
Thus il Is that the people-the democracy Of the
country, are putting their seal upon this obnoxious
measure of the administration. The Snbireasury
scheme meets with no favor from the Democracy OF
the West Those who advocated and voted for The
measure, cannot be sustained. In this district, our
present Representative expects 10 receive the nomi-
nation Of the Democratic party for reelection He
may be served as Mr.. Webster In the adjoining
he will be nominated IF nominated, the question
will be, Snbtreasury or anti Sab-treasury Cinetn.
natl Republican.
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States or Territories.
From The Cincinnati Republican.


"There is no longer two currencies in Cincinnati
rags for the people, and specie for Office holders
unless the resumption is fraud, and the notes Of the
true or is it not II is be hoped the Republican is
fully prepared to this inquiry. Louisville i'd
perfiser.
II is true there is no longer two cunepces, for
the Government aud one FOR the people. The banks
have resumed, and redeem their notes promptly and
faithfully with specie. But to whom are we Indebted
men not the authors Of the Specie Circular, or the
waging war against the banks for the last eighteen
months the slang whangers, who pirate so much
about yagocrats and rag barons but to the patriotism
and intelligence of majority Of the Representatives in
Congress, who voted down the bill Of denominations,
which contemplated the destruction and overthrow Of
all our banking institutions, which now constitute our
only established system Of credit, and substitution on
their ruins Of grand Treasury Government Bank,
union of the parse and sicord in the hands Of man.
Had this measure been carried we should have had
no resumption Then, indeed, we should have had
rogs for the people and specie for the office holders
The whole revenue Of the country would have fallen
into tho hands of its ten thousand Sub Tressurers and
nothing but revolution Of the people would have res
cued il from their grasp As it is, believe the peo-
pile have the better currency. Their currency is re-
deemsble bank paper. The currency Of the Govern
ment--of what is il composed Can the editor Of the
Advertiser inform US What amount Of the last batch
Of Treasury notes item million Of dollars,) has been
Withdrawn from circulation, redeemed, and what
Of these Government shin plasters still in cir
culation, redeemable specie Can the Adver-
tser inform US ,.,
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From tie Columbia Telescope.
GEN. THOMPSON.

We are rejoiced TO hear from the GreeDville and
Pendleon Congressional district, that It's high spi-
rtcd population Is sustaining their gallant and Ia
Tented representative, In way which will prove
that they are not TO be dictated TO- We hope to have
a striking manifestation that the people will think
for themselves In that district
The aiias's of the Mercury have not yet been able
to get one Of themselves nominated in opposition
Mr.. Legare, tho one of them has been assailing that
gentlemen for an imputed love Of Greek and
good eating. We doubt his capacity to judge in the
one case, and bis opportunity in the other. The
Of Charleston has been assaulted In the Mercury
gives the once of the taste and the talent
which would supercede him in that station.
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A word as to the general deposite system. Has
had fair lriafl No intelligent man wilisay u mas
who recollecis, as all do that vigorous ana un,e-
removal Of the deposes = I'LL The banks suspended
in May, 1897, by The whole Whig party. And not
withslandng he exraordinary difficulties this gene
raj deposite system encountered, preventing lair
trial, even those of the Democratic Republican par
Nv, who now support The Sub Treasury scheme, did,
ti the President delivered bis Message at the extra
session. proclaim from The house tops, that the State
bank deposile system had not only worked well, but
had done wonders. The most cear-iooted horse
will Sometimes stumble 10 a stumpy road and IL he
be good one, his owner would be foolish TO part
with him on that account PuBLius.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-25

MAELzEL.--Wc see that Maelzel whose fame is con-
nected with the reproduction Of the su,onaon chess
player, died recently on his passage from Havana to
this city. His ingenuity seemed to breathe life and
thought into the works OF his own hand, but it would
not retain the breath Of his own nosts and the kindly
smile that he had for children will be no lghened
on EARTH and the furrow Of thought that marked his
brow as he inspected the movements Of the famous
Turk, will no convey ntelligence--he has gone,
we hope, where the music Of his hamonicans will be
exceeded but his body will beneath the blue waves
Of the Atlantic till the last trumpet" shall sound for
the convocaton Of quick and dead.--U. S. GAG
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GENERAL ORDERS.--No. 20.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington. Anc. l8, 1883.

Washington, Ang. ls, 1888.
l. The following Regulation relative to the employ
of persons ocistc Chapsns at certain posts
and ssssien. eeafonisy with the 18th section Of the
act Of July g. 1885, has been S-ss ..s NJ.
Department and is published for general information
"WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, August !, 1888.
l. The council Of administration, being duly in
stituted, sgrecably to Army Regulations, empower
ed employ, from time TO time, such persons they
may think proper to oficiste ne Chaplsns; and the
name Of the person chosen and appointed will be
ported by the commanding officer Of the pos. the War
office through the Adjutant General.
Q. The Chaplain employed at any military post will
be required perform the duties of schoolmaster
der such regulations be established by the
Gil of administration, approved by the commanding
officer He will teach and instruct the children Of the
private soldier as well as Of the officer.
g. The compensation Of the Post Chaplain will be
determined by the council Of administration, subject 10
he approval of the Secretary OF War; but his monthly
nav Win not exceed forty dollars, in addition TO which,
he will be allowed four ratons per day, with fuel and
quarters provided for captain.
4. The military posts at which Chapains are to be
employed in conformity with the act Of Congress, will
be selected by the Secretary Of War; and be announced
in General Orders; tho number is limited to twenty.
J. r. POlNSETT."
IT, The following is list Of posts at which Chap
lains authorized to be employed agreeably to the
oho ulaiiOn
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QuEBEc, August l6--We are at this moment in
some anxiety on the boundary question, The military
here OF opinion that IL will lead 10 some difficulty
between the two countries while the merchants hope
the contrary but all unite in doubling whether the
matter will be brought 10 smcsble arrangement the
Government Of Name having acted 50 decidedly. u
is much feared that the course pursued by Maine will
embsrrass the General Government. am sorry TO say
that many Of the Canadians highly delighted at the
prospect Of war between England and the United
States.
There are very many citizens of New York and Bal
timore at present at Quebec. The Earl Of Durhsm
leaves Saturday in the John Boil steamer to at
tend the Montreal races and il is supposed that many
Of the Americans will also leave 10 honor the race
ground with their presence, i being expected that for
the attendance Of company these will surpass any
that have ever taken place IN British America.
Yesterday afternoon, at 3oclock, the 7lst Regiment,
and two Companies Of the Tad Regiment. paraded on
the Champ de Mars, for the inspection Of John Forsyth,
Secretary Of State TO Mr.. Van Buren,. The 7th Hus-
and Royal Artillery also to be viewed by the
Secretary at quarter past ten this morning -M0a-
treai Herald.
From ths Rochester Democrat Of AugIst IS.
IMPoRTANr PROM ToRoSro. affords great
pleasure be able to communicate the release Of six
Teen State prisoners from the Jail Toronto Several
Of them were condemned TO desth--smong the resi-
Charles Dursnd relative Of DR.. Duncomb. tissup-
posed that the order for their release received ny
tho Great Western.
The following is copied from the Toronto CONNER
cial Herald Of Thursday;
His Excelency Sir George Arthur has been pleased
to extend 10 the following prisoners Her Majssys par
don, viz:
Seymour w. H. Slockdell John Mccormick. John
Gillingham, Daniel Smell, and William Deang, on con-
don Of their giving security keep the peace and be
Of good behavior for three years.
Abraham Haling Jesse Cleaver, Silas Bardnell John
Brown, John Hsling, Joseph Mibourn. Asa Wixon.
Joel Wixon, John Hill, Daniel Sheppard, and Charles
Durand on condition that they Danish themselves within
three days from the time Of their liberation from prison.
from this Province and that they remsn absent for and
during their natural lives.
LEWISTON, Aug l5-It may be matter Of interest to
your readers to DO informed Of the fate Of the sixteen
State convics sentenced to be executed the 18th
| inst.
Three of them, Chandler, Wait and Mcleod, are to
be executed the 18th, agreeaby to their sentence
Eight others, including Miller and the other Amer-
cans TO be transported some one Of the British colo
nes for life Three others to the pententay for three
years.
The case of the remaining convict Waggoner, has
not been decided-great efforts having been made by
his friends 10 procure his Punishment the States
The trial OF Beamer who led body Of lancers at the
affair of the Short Hills comes to-day tomorrow
and the general belief is that he will he convicted and
sentenced to be executed. albany Argus.
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yITHEwELLS HISTORY OF THE INDUC-
wv TIVE Sciences from the earliest to the pre-.
times volumes octave, Just received from London
and for sale by r TAYLOR
Also Ures' Neurological and Chemical Dictionary ;
Eatons Surveying and Engineering and many other sci
entifc works English and American. july II
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s9,I29,,236
42,305,245
$6O,2lO,299

Our banks owe to foreign bankers 1927 324, and are
owed 81, 300634 They hold individual notes, and
in notes OF other banks of other States ST. AIS, sos
$99i ,567 are due from other banks to them. Their
other responsibilities, such bills payable, bonds
and dividends unpaid, are SO, l643i6 They pos
sess in Municipal notes, &c, &c. not mentioned in
cal banks S34 $685. while the local banks are indebted
shsn seAa 2os THAR ndi viduai d-Posises amount
to $6, 796 1888.
From this expose the profits of those institutions
appear to be about sc, 1913. The post notes is
sued by the Citizens Bank, payable in l84l, 40 and
43, and bearing interest at 81 per cent per annum
amount to l, I40,6OO.
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Drs Ellioson, Lardner, Sigmond and others, Of
london, have become supporters Of animal magnetism.
committee Of the Royal Society has been appointed
TO investigate its claims,
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S3.293,a24


From this expose of the financial condition of the
sixteen banks In New Orleans il appears that their
present circulation amounts 10 81 1900 7l3 and that
The specie 10 their vaults Is less than 1877
From the difference between their circulation on the
ID july and the 9th August, II Is seen that il has
suffered diminution of 1886, no. and that the spe-
Gle In their vaults has increased within the same pc
riod $l25 5l3. The general opinion respecting bu-
siness Is that will assume during the coming win
ter all the vgor and activity which II has lost since
the suspension. The prospect of the cotton and SUI
gar crops In all the parishes Is extremely favorable,
and we have little doubt that the ensuing season will
bring back confidence and revive the hopes of our
merchants. Yesterday was fixed for resumption by
the banks of Pennsylvania and Of several other
states Those Of New York had paid specie since
the 10Th May last. Those Of Ohio have chosen the
18th for resumption, and we shall probably soon
learn that nearly all the banks of the south and west
have followed the example OF Pennsylvania. Our
banks then will be the sole financial institutions
which will have determined upon nothing positive
in the way OF resumption-a measure rendered so
imperative BY the policy Of other interpretations and
essential TO their credit and that of the State
The nominal capital Of our sixteen banks is $685.
364 O00 of which 4l 2l6 $50 were paid by the stock
holders. The real estate and other held
by them amount to 90 775 $40. Their discounts and
loans pledge Of bank stock and on stock of pro-
perry banks required by their charters 49, 129-
226 real estate bills and notes including capital
Of branches S42 305, PAS From this statement il is
seen that the sums due to the banks on stock mort
cages, &c. &c. &c. amount to,
First, ............... $6,7756l6
Second, 80. .................. $1,000
Third, ............. 4SrWo,zao
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TOUT obedient servant
Washington, July, 1893 &c. CLARK.

The Globe and he Nary.-The indiscrimnate and
feroeions attack Of the official organ upon the officers
OF the Navy, while it s very generally condemned in
terms Of patriotic indigestion by the Wing and Conser.
vat,e presses, meets with response from the adm-
nistration journals Of the country. Gin. Rep
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LIST OF OFFICERS AND SCIENTIFIC CORPS
OF THE U. s. EXPLORING EXPEDITION.

SC \ LIZ " -. LS<AK LOLNA4NG IS<AE Ebk lolN.
viNCENNEs.
Charles Wilkes, Esq, Commander-in-C Chief
Thomas T. Craven, First
Overton Carr, Flag
R 5.Sss ALDEN 4 Johnson "a "a L'eu'enan''
VIM. Lewis Maury, 4lh
Edward GiIchrist Fleet Surgeon.
n, X. Waldron, Purser and Special Agent
J L. Elliott, Chaplain.
John L. Fox. Assistant Surgeon.
John s. Whiue, do do
George M: Tot,en, Passed Midshipman.
William Reynolds, do do
Joseph p. Sanford. do do
George w. Clark, Midshipman.
Samuel Elliott Acting do
VIM. Smith, Boatswain.
w. g. Bright Gunner.
VIM. L. Laighton Carpenter.
Nv. Hawkins, Saimaker.
Benjamin vandervoid, Pilot.
R. p. Robinson, Pursers Steward.
SCIENTIFIC CORPS.
J. P. Couthong Conchologist.
Charles Pickering, Naturalist.
Joseph Drayton Draughtsman.
J. Breckenridge, Horticulturist.
J. G. Brown, Repairer Of Instruments
PEACOCK
VIM. L. Hudson, Esq, Commanding.
WIN. NJ Walker, ID do
Geo. F. Emmons, Sd do
Oliver H. Perry, 4lh do
Thos. A. Budd Master.
j. Frederic Sickles, Surgeon.
William Speiden, Purser.
Silas Homes, Assistant Surgeon.
James B. Lewis, Passed Midshipman
Hans Gansevort do do
Henry Ed, Jr. do do
Geo. w. Harrison, do do
Wilkes Henry, Midshipman.
VIM. H. Hudson, do
Thomas G. Bell, Acting Boatswain.
John d. Anderson, Gunner.
James Dibbe, Carpenter
John ID. Freeman, Sailmaker
VIM. Fl. Insey, Purser's Clerk.
SCIENTIFIC CORPS.
James d. Dana, Mineralogist.
Titan X. Peale, Naturalist.
Horatio E. Hale, Philologist.
Francis L. Davenport, Interpreter.
A. K Long, Esq, Commanding.
R aoH E. Case :. p'n'Aney' Lisu,enan,s.
JOS ]. Underwood,
james G. Palmer, Acting Surgeon.
George T. Sinclair, do Master.
A1onag 81 Davis Passed =. ed Midshipman.
James L. Blair, Midshipman.
JAS B. Harrison, Captains Clerk.
Cadwallader Ringgold, Esq, Commanding.
NJ. g. L. Claiborne, LIST Lieutenant
Fl. J. Harlstein, Cd do
John B. Dale, 81 do
Chas F. B. Guillou, Assistant Surgeon.
Aug l.. Baldwin, Acting Master.
Simon F. Blunt, Passed Midshipman.
George Colvocoressis, do do
T. w. Woldron, Clerk.
Oliver Nelson, Acting Boatswain.
Amos Chick, do Carpenter.
John JONES, do Sail Maker
VIM Ii. Morse, Pursers Clerk
SCIENTIFIC CORPS
VIM. Rich, Botanist.
Alfred F. Agate, Assistant Draughtsman.
FLYING FISH.
Samuel r. Knox, Passed Midshipman
Geo. w. Hammersley, do
Richard Ellis, Acting Masters Mate
SEA GULL.
James w. E. Reid, Passed Midshipman.
f. A. Bacon, do do
Isaac Perciyal, Pilot.
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From the Nep Orleans Bee
SITUATION OF THE NEW ORLEANS
BANKS

Comparative StatcmeHt from July 70 AagHa.
Subjon Is the comparative stale Of the banks OF
New Orleans, published by Mr. Charles Briggs, Sc
cretary, from which IL appears that the respective
circulation Of each on the Oh inst was as follows
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To the Publisher Of the lMadisoaiaH:
The Globe the 22d inst. contained the iollowi0,
editorial article:
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IT. The following is list Of posts at which Chap
lains are authorized TO be employed agreeaby to the
above Regulations
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1838-04-20
FROM FLORIDA.
81 Augustine Apr

-. 81 Augustine. April 6.
Recent arrivals from Jupiter river
inform Us that The 600 Indians mped
there, awaiting The decision of the
President" have been captured by order
OF Gen. Jesup. A par, Of them have been
sent TO Key Biscayne, (Cape FIorida.)
The remainder have gone over land 10
Tampa Bay. They are, in all. $50 in
number. men. women, and children;
among them $50 10 200 warriors.
A more recent arrival brings mrorma-
lion that Colonel Bankhead, with his
command, after lrayersing some " ter
TiOfe" swamps. came mp with body of
Indians, number not known. btit supposed
TO be Sam Jones's gang. 10 whom flag
was sent; but the Indians fred upon The
flag. An attempt was then made 10
surround The Indians. bul without success
they escaped.
An express arrived here a few days
since from Micanopy. by which we learn
that Two men have been killed and scalp
ed in thai vicinity. The. name Of one,
we understand. was HDgans-we have
not learned The name Of the other.
IL is reported that Nelson's brigade
have gone home.
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Of columbis, 10 opposition 10 nenoriaf
praying FOR rslFoeession Of he District
70 Ihe states Of Virginia and Msryssd,
MAS laid on The table.
The navy appropriation bill vas res1
the third time and passed.
A bill from The Senate. for completing
the removal Of The rafl on Red River.
Was rad third lime and passed.
The Cumberland Road bill Was debal-
ed during The remainder Of he sitting.
Thursday, April n.
IN The SsnGle. Dir. White. from The
select committee on The case 0f Mr.. Rug
giles, accused Of corrupt practices. made
! repon, concluding with resolution
unanimously approved By The committee.
stating that . there i no satisfactory esi-
dence 10 sustain The charge made By Hen
~ G. Jones against tie Han. John RDg-
giles, and that il i inexpedieni for The
Senate 10 take any further measures in
relation thereto"
The bill 70 reduce and graduate the
prize Of the pablic lands Was taken up.
On motion Of Mr.. Hubbard. The bill was
50 modified - 20 make The minimum
price sesenly-ise cents. and The longest
time Cor any particular process OF reduc-
ton Ten years. The bill was farther a.
mended, 50 as 10 limit purchasers under
il 10 one section each; without limit. how
ever. 10 purchasers q . IS per acre.
The bill thus amended. Vas ordered 10
be engrossed for . third readlng-yeas
%. nays IL.
In The House Of Representatives.. the
bill making an appropriation Cor The con-
tinuaiion Of The Cumberland Road was
debated al considerable length.
Friday. April Is.
In The Senate. The bill To reduce and
graduate The price of The public lands,
was read q third time and psssed-yeas
%. nays 10. The Senate adjourned 10
Monday.
In The House Of Representatives, Mr..
Csmbreleng. from the committee Of ways
aud means. reported bill authorizing The
reissue Of treasury notes under the sci
Of 18th October last, which was twice
read and committed. ILL.,
The bill extending the charter Of The
Union Bank Of Georgeiown TO ls45, was
ordered to third reading.