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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

SAM HousToN's ELoaUENcE.-A gentleman direct
from Texas informs that Presiden, Houston has
been addressing public meetings in Texas, on the
land law and Indian affairs -Four weeks ago he
made the following hit the American land specu-
lators, "They come" said he, "like the swarm Of
locusts that overspread Egypt bearing famine on
their wings, and u,erng but the single hungry cry
Of land! land! iamd! Yet let the land they so much
covet BE- invaded by the Mexicans, or Struggling
band Of Indians, these men the first to fly over
the Sabine. Had the creating of Texas would
have made the Sabine as wide as tho Atlantic, to
hem in such dastardly fugitives. Matches FSee
Trailer. ..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

The King of Naples has lately published a law
against duelling. challenge to fight duel, either
the third degree, with disqualification for all pub.
lie functions and the loss of all pensions Tor TWO to
FIVE years afler the expiration Of the punishment
A person who accepts a challenge is subject TO the
same punishment. Any act of violence committed
against person in consequence of refusing to
cept challenge, shall be punished according to the
previously existing laws, but the rate of punishment
shall be increased one degree above what it is in
ordinary cases @"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Gov Pennington, OF New Jersey, we are. pleased to
see has so far recovered as send in his message
the Legislature 1t appears from this excellent docu-
ment that the State School Fund is S27S 900
after paying the $4,000 Annually appropriated The
number Of persons in the State prison is 1863. The
Governor is orthodox and luminous the currency and
dcnouncos the Sub Treasury as war on the credit Of
the country which is the stimulus to labor and enter
PRISE and which II crippled by metallic currency would
throw all the power in the hands Of The rich and mpo-
,CI.h The moor
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Burial of Black Hmk.-A few days ago, we an
nounced the death of this celebrated chief The
Iowa Gazette gives the following account of his
burial
:" His body, we understand, was not inferred but
placed on the earth in a sitting posture with his
cane cenched in his hands, enclosed with slabs or
rails. This is the manner in which the chiefs of the
Sacs nation are usually buried, and was done at his
own special request. A considerable number of
whites, were present we understand at this dispo-
sfon of his remains" :.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Gorrraors Elrction 80 Our friend of the Baltimore
Patriot of Saturday last, says" There is sort of
probability hat the late election for Governor of
Pennsylvania viii be contested"
Our, friend has been misinformcd upon The sub
jecL. Il has been determined and preparations are
in progress, To contest the Governors election fairly
and fully and from every information from those
who know, We see no prospect that such determine.
ton will be at all abandoned until a thorough inves-
tigation has been had. I!tttystMrg (Pa1 Star.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Failing in Of earth on the right bank Of the Ms
siSsiPpi.-Wc are informed by gentleman that,
few days since, at Fesend's plantation, eighteen
miles below this city, from one 10 two acres have
several acres have also disappeared. This caving
in Of the earth is attributed to the low state of the
river, and the pressure of the current the right
bank of the Mississippi.--N o. Courier
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Fl S LEGARE-We know of nothing in the polili-
cal struggle, which has given us more sincere NOR
lfcation than the defeat of the eloquent and accom-
plished representative from the Charleston, s. G..
district-Mr. Legare. 1t is great scandal that
party differences should sacrifice so much Of moral
and intellectual worth. We look upon Mr.. Legares
exclusion from Congress as National loss.-Le1-
iayt0R KV y Reporter
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

JEFFERSON County Old Line Jackson Nomtna-
tioa.-Tha portion of the administration party in
Jefferson claiming to be untained with federalism,
has nominated EsEcK LEWIS for Congress.
The above is from the Albany Journal. This coun-
ty is now represented by the Hon. Isaac IL Bronson
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From The Net0 York Times.
THE TRUE ISSUE.

"The TOGO. oco papers endeavorng 10 mslead the
public as The true involved ia the approaching
election They insist il ssuB TREASURY or NATIONAL
BANK II this were IN fact the true issue, can Trend
Of the liberties and prosperity Of the country, doubt
which TO choose Of the two, suB.TREAsuRy GOVERN
MgNT BANK, or a BANK IN which the stock belongs TO
pirate individuals! II national bank, with the stock
10 the hands Of individuals and contracted by then be
dangerous, how much more dangerous Is NATIONAL
BANK established by The funds Of The gorenmeni, and
pieided by The EXECUTIVE!
But the true issue is not subreasury or national
bank The true issue is suB.TREAsuRY or NO SUB
TREASURY.
Let us test this by the result Of the election. Sup
pose the election goes against the administration fol-
lows as all will concrde, fhat moi 10 hare the
sub-redsury. Bot il does not follow that we are 10
have national bank In that event, how can the i'll
corporation Of national bank be prevented In Two
ways FIRST the conservative poie is sufficient TO de-
feat NATIONAL BANK and as the conservatives go Tor
the state Junk deposiie system, they WILL, in such
result OF the election, 90 against national bank In
the next place. the president PLEDGED in his inaugu-
raj address, and his letter to Sherrod Williams to
4 NATIONAL BANK, which will certainly defeat H.
If therefore the election results mndrorobiy to the
administration, 1t will be the OF defeating the
sub-easury, but will not produce national bank, I'M
less MIR Van Buren, unitcs icth those in favor OF Gre
aiIng ii and he is not likely, against his solemn
pledges TO do follows, in the event Of the election
going against the administration, that shall get nd
Of The sub treasury, and will NOT have national bank
!" Let every man, therefore, at the approaching cleo
ZION, who is opposed To the subheasury, his vote
AGAINST the subtasury ioeo o.o cANDIDATk, whoever
he may be, and however his real sentiments may be in
regard to the sub-reasury If he be the candidate Of
that parry his success will be hailed as evidence that
the people i'll faror Of the subneasury; and his
deteat evidence that the sub treasury finds favor
with the PEOPLE Let not Gov. Marcy's pretended
opposition the snb.treasury avail him, while he is the
xuL-treasury candidate. His success will fix that
aecursed scheme upon His defeat will rid US of it,"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Railroad cars with sleeping accommodations for
passengers, have been constructed for the Phadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany.
The cars are fifty feet long, and contain lateral
seats for day riding. When they run at i.ht these
seats are converted into berths and by having three
tiers, forty-eight passengers can be accommodated
with lodgings.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Appi1s, nc,c Articlc Of Eaport.-As potatoes have
become profitable articleof export from the State
of Maine, so apples may now be sent to England in
the packet ships The duty in England on Ameri-
can apples is only five per cent ad ralorcm
we are informed. As this is but nominal duty,
American apples choice article in every English
family, will be in demand, for they be sold at
fair rate there and profit be made by the export
here.-N. Y. Courier and Enquirer.
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or what is poeical in ordinary life, hope and
memory continue the principal elements:

memory continue The principal elements
"Till youths delirious dream is DER,
Sanguinc with hope we look before
The future good TO find:
In age, when error charms no more,
For bliss we look behind"
When | am man" is the poetry Of childhood,
Z" When was child" is the poetry of age.
Man lives in the present time as point between
that which is gone by and that which is TO come and
in the present The centre of what is around
him:
" Bliss in possession will not last,
Remembered joys never past
AT once the fountain, stream, and sea,
They were, they are, and yet shall be-"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03
North American Trust and Banking Company,
No. 90 Wall street.

NETWORK, September 2lst, 1888
TINE Board of Directors have this day unanimously
Resolved, and pledged the faith Of the Board, to limit
the Of subscriptions TO the Capital Stock OF this
Company to TEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, such
Limitation to be unalterable for FIVE YEARS, from the
first day Of January next unless enlarged by The written
of efourhs in amount OF the Stockholders of
this Company. Of the above subscription not than
Five Millions shall be received in Bonds and Mortgages
Fee Simple Real Estate the period for subscription
to which is limited to the FIFTEENTH DAY OF NO
VEMBER NEXT, and the remaining Five Millions
shall be received either IN Cash in Public Stocks.
BY order Of the Board of Directors.
JOSEPH d. BEERS, President.
WALTER MEAD, Cashier. oct 3.tl5N
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

BOOTS, SHOES, &c.-The subscriber has received
ID large portion OF his Fall and Winter Stock which
he offers wholesale retail consisting part OF the
following, viz
Gentlemens fine Waterproof and Common Boots
Do. Brogans Shoes, Pumps, and Slippers
Ladies' Dress Slippers and Walking Shoes
Misses do do and Boots
Chldrens Shoes. in great variety
Boys Fine and Coarse Boots and Brogans
Youths do do ..
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gum-elasc Overshoes.
COARSE BRocANs.
Mems and Boys Black and Russet, in great variety,
and ordered in reference TO the supply OF country
families. ..'.
Ladies and Gentemen's Cork -soles, Flannel cover
cd, a delightful and comfortable article.
MANILA MARS
2 bales for house passages, parlors. carriages &c
very superior article, rich colors and patterns
.". BLAcKINe.. ...
Day g. Martins celebrated Liquid Backing, in jars
Of vari sizes, Of the latest importation, by the
gross, Dozen jar
Norcross's celebrated Paste Backing, in boxes
RIO Is sizes, by the gross dozen, or single.
Shoe Brushes, of superior quality.
Bell g. Norcross's warranted superfne Ink in bot
ties of various sizes, put up in small boxes for the
accommodation of public Offices counting houses,
banks, &c.
Mems and Boys Black Hair Caps, superior qualify
Gentlemens Fur Caps, do
Market Baskets, covered and open
Ladies' Travelling and Work Baskets, beautiful
assortment.
Trunks constantly on hand.
a. T..
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NEW BOOKS.-A Romance of Vienna, in 2 vols. by
IN Mrs, Trollope.
The British Senate, second series of Random Re-
collections Of the House of Lords and Commons"
just received, for sale by F. TAYLOR,
Or for circulation among the subscribers to the Wavery
CirculatinR Library. oct 81
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

A Beautiful Mea.---Mr. Stephens, in his Incidents
OF Travel, mentions that the tombstoneS in the
Turkish Buryng grounds all Hat, and contain
little hoows which hold the water after rain, and
attract the birds, who resort thi,her TO Stake their
thirst and sing amongst the trees.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Among the passengers in the packet ship President
arrived at New York from London, the Right Hon.
tho Countess of Westmoreond, ami suite, and the hon.
Miss Ann B Chamberlain, OF Eng.
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Jonathan Omtdonc. Our transatlantic brethren are
famous for their ingenuity. But we think we can
cope with them in any thing only we don't trumpet
forth abilities they do There is at present at
Cockerham tailor, who is quick at his trade, that
he has constantly beside him bowl of water to cool
his needle London paper.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

Escape Of Ihcllcr and DodgC.-Two of the State
prisoners, Theller and Dodge who were confined in
the fortress at Quebec, escaped on Tuesday night
week, and up 10 Wednesday noon had not been re-
taken. Two others who escaped with them were
taken the next morning
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

A MEXICAN ALMANAC AND REPOSITORY OF
IA USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, for lS39-A large ad-
ditonal supply is this day received, for ssleby
oct al - +. TAYLOR
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Valuabe Arrivals -Four arrivals at New Bedford
on Friday from the Pacific Ocean have brought up
wards of $500 brls. of sperm oil, valued at about
1920 600
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03

TIME subscribers to the Testamen,ary Law OF Mary.
land and the District Of Columbia compiled Nv Judge
Clement Dorsey, requested to call on +, TAYLOR
for their copies
The work treats Of the Orphans Court its origin pro.
gress present organization the Orphans Court how
appointed, and Of the jurisdiction and duas thereof the
Orphans Court, apprentices paupers and free negroes
the Orphans Court disqualification Of the Judges the
Orphans Court, miscellaneous powers Wills how made
and their effect; wills Of infants wills of married
wills, how authenticated lost wills, enormously
dated foreign wills ;noncupaye wills donations norris
causa lapsed egaces wills, when words Of hma.
tons used testamenay papers, implied ions;
revocatons by cancellation obiteraton revocation by
express revocation revocation by subsequent
ny disposition Of the republication of wills letters es
tamentary OF administration, how and of whom they
to be obtained letters testamentary, whom they
may be granted letters Of administration whom and
under what circumstances they he granted when let
ad colligendum may be granted general powes Of
executors and administrators rules concerning inyeno
accounts Of administrators, and the conduct
Of executors and administrators relative to paying and
collecting debts rules for proving claims against deceas
ed persons directions concerning accounts and debts due
to deceased person; distribution of inestates per-
sonal estate guardian and ward rights Of widows
lease guardians and executors testamentary capacity
/ have examined the compilation of Judge Dorsey on
the TestaInenary Law of Maryland and think it work
of great accuracy. merit. and utility. .
October ., ls3s.--oct 81 JOHN STEPHEN.
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We perceive that LcwisB Cole, the Conservative
candidate for Assembly in Tioga and Potter, who
by LIS majority over Charles Lyman the Morris
party candidate SusqWcianaa (Pd) Register.
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EELTS BLACK FLuID.-Stevens light blue, dark
l. blue and red Writing Fluids.
Arnolds do do
Guyots Paris Writing Ink. red and black,
Teny's London Inks, black red, japan and copying
Terry's Ink Powder
French Rose Carmine Ink beautiful article
Peny's Blue writing Fluid Tery's green writing
Fluid
Maynard and Noyes, Boston Ink and Ink Powder, red
and black.
Kidder's New York do do do
Dobbs British Exchequer Ink
large supply OF the above is Just received for sale
and opening most of it imported by
Oct 81 F. TAYLOR.
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OTIS BOTTA.-A new edition of Botta's History Of
~ the war Of the independence of the United States is
Just published and this day received, for sale by
:. .."s.' +. TAYLOR.
Also, Won Muler's Universal History, translated from
the German, vols. price 81 IS. oct 81
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DLAYING CARDS..--F TAYLOR is agent for the
District of Columbia for Bartetts. Cohen's and Gre
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which and will be kept constantly on hand lie Is in
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loves, wholesale mandatory prices, without advance
ot commission freight, insurance, &c. &c which terms
will be scrupuously adhered to. Apply al the Wayery
Circulating Library Immediately East Of Gadsys Hotel
ort6
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NJ Orders for Tickets and Shares Certificates OF
Packages in the above unrvaed Scheme, will receive
the most prom attention. and those who order from
may rely upon having the drawing sent them Immediately
after it is over. Send orders early and address
DIS. GREGORY u co. Managers,
sent % onw5w Washington CITY, d. G..
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GUlZ0T'S HISTORY or CIVILIZATION IN
VI EUROPE, from the fall Of the Roman Empire TO the
French Revolution, in volume, translated from the
French, is Just received for sale by F.TAiLOR
Also, THE Limitations OF Human Responsibility, by
President Wayland vol. nov 3 :
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Besides Prizes Of $780, $780, $3.50, $780, $780, 500 $50,
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oh 80
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rHEAP BooKS.-Just received by T. TAYLOR,
~ the whole complete in large closely printed
volume
Combe on the Constitution Of Man
Fosters Essays on Decision OF Character &c
Madame de Staeis influence Of Literature on Socie-
", Essays, DC.
The Philosophy of Sleep, by Macnish
MacnIsh's Anatomy Of Drunkenness
Masons Self knowledge; all in a complete and per.
feet FORM well printed on fine paper price. the whole
81 rs well bound. nov ]
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-01-27
Wcdnesday, January 81

The following bills read third ume passed and
ser 10 the House for concnrrencc:
Tho bill 10 provide Tor the further security oil the lives
of persons on board vessels npelled wholly in part
by steam. .
The bill 10 create the Office of surveyor Of the public
lands in Wisconsin Territory.
For the relief Of William East
The bill authorising experiments on inventions Tor
preventing The explosion Of steam boilers.
INCREASE OF THE ARMY.
The Senate proceeded the consideration of the bill
TO increase the present military establishment OF ihc u
s., and Tor other purposes
MIR. Benton entered into explanation Of The details
Of the BILL after which,
Mr. Bayard said lie felt dissatisfaction in relation 10
the principle which this bill framed lie Deem
ed much sounder principle 10 have the frame Of the
peace establishment such that il might be readily aug.
mented by filling the ranks, than keep filling the ranks
He moved, therefore, that the bill be recommltted, with
instructions to add three ments, and fix the number
Of rank and file at s1ly-four.
MIR. Preston to these instructions. The Sc
nate had already decided that if the army should be in.
creased it should be done by enlarging the number Of
rank and file Heretofore there had been continually
officers without men, and there were often companies
with many officers men. If there were prospect
Of war; there would be objection 10 this motion; but
there such probable prospect Besides, the AGA
DENY West Point established for The purpose OF
supplying any deficiency Of officers that ght occur
He believed, under existing circumstances, that there
were officers enough.
Mr. Bayard had derived his opinions on the subject
from The suggestions Of others He had been told that
there was deficiency of officers, That occasion,
on calling the roll, il necessary 10 take an officer
from bed of sickness It was proposed now to increase
both the frame Of the Army, and the rank and le in
cordance with the views of the Secretary at War.
Mr. Upton would vote for the rccommitnent, prorid-
ed The Senator would modify his motion 10 instruct
the committee to add three regiments and 10 require
one hundred in each company, leave this latter point
in the discretion of the committee The companies, he
said filled up by about cthrd; so that, if
the number were fixed al one hundred, the actual
rage number would be but about si1ty-four.
After few further remarks this point by Messrs.
Niles, Bayard, Upton, Calhoun, and Denton
The question taken Iccomnilnent, and decd
ed in the negative, as follows
Yeas-Messrs. Bayard Benton, Clay of Ala, Clay
ton: Fulton King, LumPkin, Lyon. Nicholas, PIERCE
Robbins, Ruggles, Sewer, Strange, Tip,on-15.
.Eays-Messrs. Allen, Brown, Buchanan, Calhoun,
Clay Of Kentucky, C,ilicnden Cu.hbert, Grundy, Hub
bard, knight, Linn, Mexican, Mouon, Niles, Nosyel
Preslon Roane, Robinson, Smith of Conn., Smith of In
diana, Spence, Swift, Walker, White, Williams, Wright,
YouDg-2.
Mr. Grundy was against the new regiments, and in
favor Of filling up the present.