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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

TASTE WITHOUT TONGUE. Bumenbach in his
Comparative Anatomy Eng, by Ceulson, (Lonaon
1927, ch. xviii.) says :-"I have seen an adult and
IN other respects, well formed man, who was born
without a tongue. He could distinguish, neverthe-
less very easily the tastes OF solutions Of salt sugar
and aloes rubbed on his palate, aid would express
the taste Of each by wning" This proves that those
who MAINTAIN that taste is confined to the tongue,
are wrong Indeed, that member is wanting in many
animas which do not seem destitute of this sense ;
and in many which have tongue, this menber, from
It's structure, Is not adapted TO receive impressions
frsm objects of taste. Again. il is notihe whole sur-
face Of the human tongue according 10 recent expe-
riments, which is capable Of those impressions that
we ascribc to taste. BY covering the tongue with
parchment, sometimes in whole, and sometimes in
different parts, two experimenters in Paris found that
the end and SIDES Of the tongue and small space at
the root Of it, together with small surface at the an
terror and superior part Of the roet Of the palate, are
the only portions Of surface in the cavity OF the
mouth and throat that distinguish taste or sspl.
dity from mere touch.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

G5@ We understand that hereafter the residence o
Al. Martinez, the Mexican Minister, with that of thu
Mexican Legation, is to be at Philadelphia.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

30 The tanning establishment of Thomas Tim
berlake, Esq, in Sm,hfeld, jefferson county, Va
was destroyed by fire on Sunday night week.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

90 Poor old Mr.. Carver has sent US long ac-
count of an alleged imposition, which he says was
practiced upon hum by Mr.. Dayman of Chatham
square. He says he placed in Dayman' possession,
to sell for him, large feather BED blankets, cloak,
bolster, pillow, leather trunk books, and a ma
hogany box, with valuable articles it. Carver says
he can prove they were worth $50 or $50, and that
Bayman only gave him 50 So and refused 10 give
him bill Of sale of the goods II this be true that
Being who Furnishes the oPpressor and the unjas man
will surely visit Dayman with fearful retrbution, al
though poor Carver himself makes no profession of
religion.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

RosBER Y Bv SERvAsr.-Mary Ann Davis, ar
Irish servant in the employ Of John Bedel, New.
town, l.. l., took an opportunity en- Sunday last
while her and mistress were in church, of rob
bling the house of go and large amount of clothing
with which she repaired to this city. Here she pu
up, on Sunday night, at the house of enc Fallon
who was brought up in the morning, unknown to her.
on charge Of larceny. Missing some of her stolen
goods. she came to the police TO make complain
against Fallen, when she was met BY Mr. Bedeli
who had bone to pick with her. Isexamining Fal.
Ion, most of the money and other property reco
vered. Both geniuses are locked up for trial.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

u The Rev. VIM. Allen, has resigned the Pres
ideney of Bowdon College, r. l. probably in conse-
quence Of recent disturbances in that insulation.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

% Massanieo is performing at the fremont
Boston, with powerful cast Brough, Miss Nor
gan, &c.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

OsIGrs OF ST. VAtESrfSRs DAY.-St Valentine
Is called by some ecclesiastical writer's, bishop bu,
according to others, was only presbyter. He suf-
fered martyrdom in the reign Of the emperor Caudus
H. having been beseaded Rome, and was early ca
Ronzed He was 50 eminently distinguished for his
love charity, that the custom of choosing Val
ennes, or special loving friends, on his day, (Feb.
IA is supposed by some TO have originated from
thence; others deduce II from the birds choosing
their mates on that day. but il is more likely to be a
corruption of practice during the Roman Luperca.
liza, when the names Of young women were put nts
box and drawn cut by the young men.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

10 We are pleased to learn Mad. Caradori Allen
has recovered from her severe ndispOsition, and is
now delghting the citizens OF Troy with her beau
tiful warblng
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

90 Barry, the nsasgsr Of the Tremsns as Boston
has offered the receipts Of the house forone night to
preserve the grounds at Bunker Hill.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

U7 VIM. Lyon Mckenzie, formerly of Canada,
has recorded his intention to become citizen of the
United States
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

II Judge John G. Pehlll OF the Ochmulgee cir
cult Geo. died of palsy Aug. 26.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

INFAMOUS OUraAeEs by FoREIGsERs-Mr. Chas.
Pearson of "a Barclay street, yesterday made oath at
the Police Office, that he saw respectable woman,
named Mary Warrington, Knocked down by a
couple Of Irishmen, named Michael o Bren and Pat
rick Dorcn, while she was quietly walking through
Broadway, on Sunday evening. The perpetrators
were arrested and Imprisoned.
Rape.-Catherne Martin, servant girl in the en-
poy Of Mrs Barton, No. l3 Barclay street, yesterday
made complaint against VIM. Tweedy, otherwise call
ed Junkey coach driver to r. l.. Stevens Barclay
street, charging him with waylaying her she went
for pail Of water to the pump, and forcbly and vio
lently pulling her into the stable of Mr.. Stevens,
where he outragcously abused her person. The pri-
soner and complainant are both Irish. The former
is fully committed for trial for the crime.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

20 A general frost occurred in Onondaga count,
in this State on the Sd inst.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

Whitehall vlcroRIoUs THE great match race
between tn, celebrated boats Benjamin Shamburg Of
Whitehall, and the Independence of Newark, came
of yesterday at B. p. NJ, for $1,000 from Robins
Reef TO Castle Garden-dstance about 5 miles-and
was wen with ease by the Benjamin Shamburg,
beating her opponent about 200 yards The interest
manifested in this race drew vast concourse of peo
pie 10 Castle Garden and the Battery Time-26
miautes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

" There seems 70 be some trouble ii Mobile, ara
tangsr Of mob.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11

where erst his young footsteps did fesriessy ooand
He had periled life-ae had perilled a-for love and
liberty and he was successful Without stain or
blemlsh, or shadow Of shade upon his name, ne re
t.rned TO the North to pluck his farest flower wear
her in his heart Of hearts.
But the fair Elizabeth now lovely young NO
man. and many were the sutors for her smiles. Yet
true To her first loveher first fsihshe smiled none
but him.
chara il lends to lfe-it the only poetcal part of
exis,ence--ard who would give up its dreams, TO
snees and berealired imsginings for all life
certain duh realities.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11
SNORT SIGHT.

Miss Davies, Of Trinity square, London, ts,er o.
ves celsbrstea PLY scisn vas bora With detective sight
sr~ost anna unnr blindness, attained her nreeesh
before behsd star the breadth Of street
desrrsd the the day by che ch watch urle closed
IN the effects although her friends had consulted the nst
eminent ocuss &c who conceived utterly impossible thar
her III h, could proved without surse
rsces yel has The grsthcatisn To much thar
these ser three mo-ihs attendsnce on Mr. williams tho
N fasa
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11


The Doctors rivals Of course busy circulating
idle rumors TO his disadvantage but they fell sess
the ear Of his LADY Glove.
The course of true love did entirely smooth
and 40 the doctor found The father Of Mise C
was worthy, and well informed merchant who had by
his own excellent and irreproachable coudsct and un
firing industry amsssed handsome independence ard
retired from bsssess with the esteem and respec, Of all
who knew him. He somewhat averse early
marriage, and with tina, parental anxiety AID fondness
known only to those who have dutful daughters, he
wished make assurance doubly sure ere he
dered his childs happiness to the care Of another.
He hsd seen her Graded i- her fond mothers arms
he bad watched her pf.ntine freaks. had guided her
childish footsteps laughed a, her sirlish gambos,
watched ovet the budding promise Of her youth. and
now that the full blown was come to GLADDEN. his
heart and eyes-he unconscously wept as he though,
Of the herns that might beset her future through
tse garden Of life.
And nthsre be human tear
FROM passions dross refined and clear
tear 70 iimpld and 70 meek
ltveuld not stain an apgels cheek,
lis that which pious fathers shed
Upon duteous daughters head.
The best Of women, however are vsyward, and
whilst The warm blood Of youth eddyipg through
the pearly svenues Of existesce prudence and pres
eisnce 70 be among the things that were but
~ot.
So IN the present instance. The young couple had
planned runaway match, and called to their aid 8
sriehLeyed maid from New England, whose beauty
only exceeded by her innate talent tact and untr
ne good humor. The eopement was nipped in the
bud BY the good and generosity Of the father
who consented 20 bless those whom heaven had al
ready blessed with mutual love and Thursday las,
was named for the union
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-11
/" w in her and wear her,"

was his motto and he sail for the Soslh and en-
bsrked successfully and successfully in the Florida and
Texas campaigns. In the latter particularly. he dis
tinguished himself highly time that tried mems souls
The extremes Of hunger and thirst, and heat and cold
he ran the gauntlet Of Sill he bore him noby, and
showed fierce front every kind Of enemy. He had
L.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-15
SUPREME CouRT, MONDAY, MARCH II.
Amos Kendall, Postmaster General,


United States Gu relatioac Stockton, Stokes and others
ABSTRACT OF THE OPINION OF THE COURT.
The questions are first, Does the record present
proper case for a Mandamus 2 3D. Does the Cir
cult Court of this District possess jurisdiction in the
case
The Court think that the act required TO be per-
formed by the Postmaster General is a mere minis
terial act in which the President has auhoryto
interfere II would be an alarming doctrine TO main
tain that, in the performance of such duties as are
enloined by law upon any public officer the PreS-
dent has any right to interfere In this case there is
conflict between the Judicial and Executive au-
thority.
The claims originally were against the United
States through the United States. The U. States
could not be sued without their consent They sub
miited the claims TO the Solicitor for his examina-
ton and award, and the Postmaster General was di
reced To credit the amount OF the award The deci-
sion OF the Solicitor, under the act was finals no
appeal was allowed--no supervising power given to
the Postmaster General or to any other party.
II may well be questioned whether the parties, UNI
der the act of Congress did not possess clear vest
ed right BIT, whether the Legislature could have
revived this decision not, il has not done so. So
far branch of the Legislature, the ac-
ton of the Senate amounts 10 recognition OF the
binding authority of the award. The unanimous
opinion of the Senate precluded the necessity of go
ing 10 the other House
The right thus ascertaned, the means of enforcing
il Is by the judicial authority.
The authority of the President TO forbid or TO con-
troll the execution of the law is at variance with eve
nv principle OF the Government
In fact the President has not acted in the case, so
as TO bring these departments into conflict. He has
refused interfere TO prevent the execution of the
law. h@.
The riglr Of the REALTORS, under the act of Con-
greSs Tor their relief is now absolute aid irreyer-
Sible
How is il to be enforced1 The act TO be done is
purely ministerial The officer directed TO perform
u has no discretion. Is the remedy by Mandamns
M and appropriate remedy
The common law of Maryland is the law of this
District The common law provides this writ as the
peculiar remedy in such cases. The remedies, sug-
geSed at The bar were an application to the Prcs-
dent; or to Congress; or civil suit These are not
such remedies as the law requires
A case of Mandamus is case within the Con-
Stitution. II possesses all the qualities OF such
case.
2 Has the Circuit Court of the District iurisdic-
ton Of this case II has been decided that the Cir
cult Courts Of the United States have not jursdic-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-15
Der closes the LIST volume.
I9rom Tie Richanona En- a., ! -

Valerus Publius" has given us a rap over the
knuckles We must return HIM our acknowledgements
for his courtesy When we are like 'Yalerius Publi-
US, we may think, and feel, and act like him When
shall become warped by extreme devotion to the
Old Bank System, we shall be in favor of the Geneka
Opposite Scheme. We shall then scout the Special
Deposite any thing else We shall conjure up diff
hcutes in its execution, which do exist We shall
yield to objections, which be readily removed We
shallabandon all superior lights, and follow his
Valeilus Pubius" afirms, that whilst we g pretend
to oppose the Subtreaslry scheme (we) most pcrtina.
ciously urge the thing, or that which is worse in
another form" Assertion is one thing, argument is
another. The Special Opposite strips off at once the
great Objectionable features Of the Subtreasury-,he
Executive machinery and patronage-the ultimate re-
QUESTION ohatd money, for The whole Of the
Federal revenue-and the insecurity OF the public funds
when they collected. Is this worse then than the
Sub-treasury Systemi
'Vacrius Publius" asks us what we mean by say
ing that the Special Opposite is the Presidents
nert bcSt measure Do you not, (says he) IN this Ia
city admit that you consider the btteasury Scheme
the Presidents best measure l"-Why, Sternes Cri.
tic is not more exquisite. What is "the Presidents
best measure" is Of course ours Admirable logi-
oian!
We dislike the name Of " Conservative" because it
is synonymous with the ephet Of TorVin England The
adopted name is in bad taste, though we approve al
then doctrines in opposition to the Subtreasury Sys-
tom.
Another item in his indictment for high crimes and
misdemeanors, IS that "pretcnd TO be friend to
Mr.. Rives, yet twel oppose all his views Not all,
Sir! We cordially concur with his views the Sub
Treasury; but we cannot 90 with his substitute. What
would Valcrus Pubhus" have US TO do Abandon
all The views we have expressed, before Mr. X. had
brought forward his Substituted Is this the only way
in which VIC can test friendship for Mr. Rivesi
We arc also the friends Of Mr. Van Buren.-Must wo,
therefore, have gone for his Sub.Treasury system
We purchase the friendship Of neither Of them at
any such scrifce Neither Of them ask il They have
both Of them too much magnsnimfy, as well as good
sense TO make entire coincidence Of opinion on any
particular subject the test Of feelings hope
The time may vet arrive when shall be able 10 give
VIM 2. Rives more substantial evidence OF our
friendship.
The only charge nthe whole bill Of Indictment which
carries the least pausiby its face, is the ohe which
alleges, that "You oppose your Senators beug IN
'ruefed 10 vote against that which you profess 10 alb
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-15
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, March IA.

"WEDNESDAY, March IA.
Private petitions presented by Messrs NOR
VEIL, SPENCE, and SMITH, Of Indiana and Sc
veray referred
Bill for the relief of George Davenport of Rock
Island, Mo-; read third time and passed, :
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented memorial of cii-
zens of Philadelphia for Dry Dock al the Navy
Yard at that place; referred.
Bill TO repeal certain provisions Of an act TO alter
and amend the several acts imposing duties on inn
ports.
Bill to authorize c. Day and J. II Butts, of Gcor
gia, TO import two iron steamboats, free OF duty
Bill for the relief OF the sureties Of James Manney,
late collector of Beaufort n. G. Severally read
Mr.. NORVELL introduced resolution, which
lays over one day
Resoircd That in the opinion Of the Senate Of the
United States any person giving or receiving chal-
lenge 10 fight duel ought thereby 10 be rendered
thereafter ineligible to any Office of trust profit
under the government
Mr.. FULTON introduced bill for the relief Of
VIM W Stevenson and another; read twice and
referred.
Mr.. DAVIS presented petition Of Elisha Eldridge
Tor remission OF penalty incurred under the u s.
Commercial Laws; referred
Bill making appropriations for the consideration
OF certain roads in Wisconsin Territory was read
third time.
MrLYON proposed an amendment, appr,pr;at.
ing $4,000 additional for specific purposes
Mr.. KING opposed the amendment on the ground
that no estimate OF the cost Of the improvement had
been presented.
Mr. LYON commended that no estimate was nc
ccSsary in the present case.
MIR, LINN remarked that the road proposed by
the amendment ran entirely through The public lands,
and therefore, as the public would be benefited, he
should not hesitate to vote in its favor.
MIR. HUBBARD was in favor oflhe measure, as
thereby the value of the public lands would be much
increased.
Mr.. KING still opposed. Such grants were ne
Yer made without an estimate.
MIR. LINN begged leave 10 cite instances as ex-
ccptionS TO this rule. One of the most important
was the appropriation Of $1,000 for the removal of
a sand bar at the mouth Of the Mississippi The ca
SeS were very similar In the present instance, by
The proposed road connection would be formed
througha most beautiful country, between the great
Mississippi and Michigan Lake distance OF $50
miles The appropriation (SS,000) he thought by
no means extravagant.
Mr. DAVIS was opposed to the whole bill. II
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-15
CONGRESSIONAL.

Mr.. WEBSTER concluded his speech on
Tuesday in opposition to the Sub-Treasury.
1t is regarded as one Of the greatest efforts of
his life-portions Of it, certainly surpassed
any thing we have ever heard or read. The
battery he opened upon Mr.. Calhoun, it must
be admitted, was overwhelming.
y Mr.. RoDnISs yesterday addressed the Sc
nate in opposition to The Sub. Treasury. Mr..
BENTON followed, in favor Of the BILL
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-15

ton Has The Circuit Court Of this District larger
powers In this paricular7
The terms Of The Constitution ERE broad enough to
warrant Congress IN yeSting such jurisdiction IN
the Circuit or other inferior courts OF the Uniled
States. ny ~ sWt
No objection can prevail derived from the official
character Of the party 10 whom the writ is directed,
or the character Of the act which he Is caledupon
10 perform.
The cases decided in this Court have settled that
the power 70 issue such writ is within the judicial
power as conferred by the Constitution; and that
those courts could not exercise the power, because
Congress had not conferred upon them all the power
which il consitulionally might do,
BY the Constitution and acts of cession, Congress
possesses exclusive legislative authority over this
District So far regards cases in which individual
rights concerned The judicial authority should be
co-exiensive with the legislative
In Maryland, prior 10 the cession of this District,
The writ Of Mandamus was recognized as IN appro-,
PIRATE remedy in cases where upon the principles OF
the common law, itwould lie
The Circuit Court isthe only court in this District
which possesses that original jurisdiction which can
be thus exercised
Under the first section Of the act Of 9th February,
1901, continuing the laws OF Maryland, it would
seem that this remedy is continued. The third and
hfh sections Of the same law confirm the same con-
cluSion.
The Court atfirms the decision Of the Circuit
Court for the District Of Columbia with costs, AMI
remands the case TO that Court for further proceed
ngs aE
The Chief Justice, for himself and Judge Bar
bour, and Judge Catron dissenled from the opinion
Of the Court The Chief Justice concurred with the
majority Of the Court in the opinion that the judicial
power as indicated by the Constitution, authorized
Congress to confer jurisdiction upon any Of the Cir
cult Courts 10 issue writs of Mandamus; and also
that this was fit case for a Mandamns as in his
Judgment il was the boanden duty of the Postmaster
General to enter the credit for the full amount award
ed by the Solicitor as soon that award was notified
af.F1l,g - aI hal
not concur 10 that part Of The opinion which conSi
dered the Circuit Court OF The District as possessing
larger powers in this particular than the other Cir
cult Courts Of the United States.