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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
MIR. CALHOUN'S EVIDENCE. THE STATE
BANK DEPOsITE SYSTEM.

The Globe of Saturday night contains letter
dated the 2ith umo, written TO committee OF the
Democratic Republican members OF the Legislature
of North Carolina. That letter contains statements
and views, coming rs they do, from distinguished
source, of high import to the country generally,
and particularly 10 the majority in the lower branch
of Congress. Says Mr.. Calhoun, :" Our opponents
have voted down all our measures, by small MAORI
ties; nor has the system for chich are contend (Sub-
Treasury been, as get in operation" All the mea-
sures of the administration voted down by its oppo
nents Here is a frank and honest admission, by
Mr.. Calhoun, for which he is eminently dislin-
guished, of facts susanedb by truth. Mr. Calhoun is
at issue with some of those in whose firmness, in
tegrity and patriotism he had no reason to confde"
as to the system not being in operation. The Pre-
sident, Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Wright, the
Minister of Finance in the Senate, and Mr. Crank
ln) Niles, have each again and again said that it
has been in operation ever since the suspension in
May, 1887, and Mr.. Cambreeng not only says so'too,
but that it will continue through 1889, 40, and Al,
in spite of lamentations here elsewhere. We will
take the testimony of Mr. Calhoun in preference to
that of all the others named. The report of the
Secretary Of the Treasury in answer TO Mr. RIvEs
resolution shows what sort of a system has been and
still is in operation None, whatever, except con-
fusion worse COMPOUNDED, one which the Secretary
himself says is very =" COMPLEX
Again, says MIR. Calhoun, The connexion be-
tween the Government and the banks, inst 'ad of
being dissolved is almost in full force as before
the late suspension of specie payments" After
stating that the struggle during the extra and late
sessions TO substitute in the place of banks as
the fiscal agents of the Government, the Independent
and Constitutional Treasury" in which object he
says " WE FAILED" he remarks il is thus that the
state Of things they existed prior 10 the late sus
pension and which led 10 it, is again revived 10 be
continued till another suspension follows, unless in
deed the intelligence of the community shall in the
mean time terminate" it. We would respectfully
inquire of Mr.. Calhoun, what there is now or has
been since the was first proposed, to encou
rage the smallest hope that the people will ever ter
inmate the connection between the Government and
the banks by sanctioping the Independent Treasury2
The more that measure has been canvasSed by the
people, the more hostile have they become towards
it.
Again, says Mr., Calhoun, "our opponents, who
have defeated our measures, and who boast OF that
defeat and triumph in the death Of the Subtreasury'
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
VIRGINIA.

The election OF United States Senator takes place
Tomorrow. The Enquirer, vainly, we think, en-
beavers TO convince the Conservatives! of the mpro-
priey Of being "duped into the support Of its par
icular friend Mr.. RWEs. II ir,imates that Judge
TUCKER, the Bank and Internal Improvement " De.
mocrat," will not probably be the candidate Of the
undefled followers Of the camp"
The Globe has dictated the course its party is to
pursue "Will Virginia "a" exclaims this
Olympian Jupiter, to the much vauned pride of old
Virginia Ratify what A public fraud, Initiate
the fraudulent proceedings OF the New York Senate
decided TO be Fraudulent by the Supreme Court of
New York in precisely analogous case Ay
trample upon the iao-elect nobody, or any body
but the true Republican RIvEs. Defy the will Of the
majorlty-down with the law and the constitution
down with doctrines OF Jefferson and Madison
down with equal rights"-down'with RivEs! This
sthe Robespierrean spirit Of Mr.. Van Burens of
fetal journal! We shall see whether Virginia has
one solitary spark of pride and independence left
or whether she will tamely acquiesce in the dicta-
ton OF such miserable authority!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
VERY LATE FROM JAMAICA.

By the brig Emily, IL days from Kingston, we
have papersto the 2lst January. The Kingston pa
pers corroborate the account given below, in the let
ter of our correspondent The disnclination OF the
manumitted population to work, was rapidly increa-
sing They have generally refused to work since
Christmas.
The njudicious policy pursued by Sir Lionel
Smith occasioned great dissatisfaction. The charge
against him is disposition TO encourage the blacks
in insubordnation and refusing TO work. The per-
pexities of his station had induced the Governor to
announce his intention Of resigning his commission.
The accounts from all parts of the Island are most
disastrous AT ST. James the labarers have been Of
fered five shilngs per day to boiler men, and half
dollar TO common laborers during the crop. These
offers, though runously extravagant, were refused
The field aborers demand five shilIngs per day, and
rather than pay at that rate the planters, il is said
will let the crop rot on the ground.
On the coffee plantation things if possible are
worse. The coffee fast ripening and some OF 1t
beginning 10 drop, but the blacks though paid the
wages they asked, would moi work more than third
part Of the day If this was pursued, large
portion of the crops would be lost.
The failure Of The corn crop in nearly all the pa
rishes had occasoned an extraordinary rise IN the
price Foreign, of inferior quality, was selling at
eleven shillings sterling per bushe and that grown
the island, brought sixteen, with the prospect OF
being higher unless speedy supply should come
from some of the neighboring islands.-lN T. Ell
press. .
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
ANTI-REPUBLIcAN PARTIALITIEs AND
PRIVILEGES.

We trust that it will not be deemed impairment
in 10 inquire by what right authority the editor
of the Globe the three of the President and per-
haps some others, are admitted on the floor Of the
Senate. The following rule contains description
of all the persons who can be admitted and perempto
rily declares that "none others shall be admitted"
RULE A. The following persons, and none others
shall be admitted on the floor of the Senate men,
bers of the House of Representatives, and their
Clerk the Secretary OF State, the Secretary of the
Treasury, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of
the Navy; the Attorney General and the Postmaster
General; the Private Secretary Of the President,
Chapains to Congress- Judges of the United States,
Foreign Ministers and their Secretaries officers
who by name, have received, or shall receive the
thanks of Congress for their gaIantry, and good
conduct in the service of their country or who have
received medals by the vote of Congress- the Go
vernon for the time being Of any State or Territory
of the Union the Exgovernors of the several States
such gentlemen as have been heads of Departments,
or members of either branch Of Congress; persons
Who for the time being, belong to the respective
State and Territorial Legislatures, and persons be-
longing 10 such Legislatures Of Foreign Govern
ments as are in amily with The United States; two
reporters for each the daily papers, and one re-
porter for each ri-weekly paper published in the city
OF Washington, whose names shall be communicate
ed in writing by the editors Of those papers to the
Secretary of the Senate, and who shall conhne them
selves to the seats now provided for them.
Now in direct violation of this positive rule, we
see almost daily parading the floor ofthe Senate the
editor of the Globe, and the Presidents three sons
(all at the same time,) though the President is only
entitled to have single private Secretary admitted
This is establishing an order of P.rRIcANs in vo-
lation Of rules and in opposition 10 Republican prin-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

The late editor of the Warrenton (Va) Jefferson
ian, an administration paper, has received an APP
pointment in one of the Executive Departments.
The Senate of Illinois has passed the instruction
Resolutions of the lower House against the Sub-trea-
sury, by vote of % to 10
The Potomac river is said TO be clear OF ice, at
and below Alexandria.
The French Steam Frgate peloce has arrived at
Baltimore, being five days from Havana, and al
tracts much attention She is said 10 be 2l0 fee, in
Iepgth-of 400 tons burthen-propelled by two
steam engines of great power, and of improved
construction. Machinery entirely under deckl
We see it stated that hoSiilteS between France
and Mexico have been terminated, through the me-
diation Of England
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
CONTEMPT OF THE HOUSE.

The bank investigating committee of which Mr.
Thomas of Maryland, was Chairman, in 1884, re-
ported resolution that NICHOLAS BIDpLE and thir-
teen of the Directors of the Bank of the United
States be arrested and brought to the bar of the
House by the Sergeant-at Arms, to answer for a
contempt of lis lawful authority" for refusing to
answer TO certain interrogatories propounded to
them and 10 produce to the committee the books of
the bank.
Suppose any Of the Sub-treasury gentlemen who
are about to be examined by the present committee
were to refuse to produce their books, or to
interrogatories, would it not be contempt of the
authority of the House, and would not the just
power Of the House "be set at naught. defed, and
contemned?" ...-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
CONGRESS-.

In SENATE-Mr. STRANGE, Of n c., occupied near
y the whole day yesterday in defence of the rights
and duties of efice-hoders 10 interfere with the peo-
pies elections, and in opposition 10 the Jefersonian
doctrine of restricting them to the business OF their
Offices. The effort has been APPLY described as" run
ming pale milk"
In THE House, the bill for the suppression Of
dueing in the District of Columbia, was passed
by majority Of LOT to %. motion to reconsider,
was negatived by 80 noes TO As ayes.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

We lay before our readers, in to-day's Madisonian
the admired speech of the distinguished representa-
tive from Charleston, Mr.. LEGARE.
What honest republican can read the productions
of this towering intellect, without feeling an emo
ton of burning indignation, that the Legislative
Councils OF this great nation, should be deprived of
such character, through the unwarran'able and
contemplate dictalion of a Federal officer, whose
master feared the power Of truth, and the light of
reason
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

The loco-foc branch Of the State bank of Ala
bama, at Mobile, has again suspended specie pay
ments The directors state that its resources are
sufficient 10 meet its liabilities. 1t had better wind
up its concerns, and "reire from public lle"
We are glad to learn that the other banks, uncon-
nec,ed with the State, continuing their business
as usual.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

EARTHQUAKE IN MARTINlauE.-An earthquake oc-
Cured in Martiniqueon the llih ult, bringing ruin
upon the cities and plantations of the Island, over
throwing great numbers of habitalions, and killing
many people. Port Royal was the principal scene
of destruction. Four hundred persons it is supposed
persisted in that city. The shock lasted about
inmates 49,.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

MssisslpPr, slip from the N. 0. Bee, informs
US that the Legislature of this State has elected by
majority of five votes, Mr. HENDERSON, "a Whig)
TO fill the scat now occupied by MIR. WILLIAMS, (V.
b. under the appointment of the Governor, the va
cancy having been occasoned by the resignation OF
Mr.. TRoTTER, (V. b.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

3T The Speech of the Hon, JoHN c. CLARK, of
Chenango in the House of Representatives to
which we devote most of the Journal to-day, is
manly bold and eloquent vindication of his course
and principles. Rarely have we met with more
powerful, imprisoned, exciting effort. We no
fuse expenditures of the Regency to defeat the re-
election Of such member OF Congress. The FREE
MEN Of CHENANoo deserve the thanks Of the whole
people for their devotion and fidelity to Rcpresen-
lat've who has done and is doing SO much for the
RepubIic.-At Ere. Jour.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
THE INVESTIGATION.

The investigating committee, on the Swartwout
and other defacations, commenced their labors yes
erday at 10 o'clock, in an apartment in the new
Treasury building, and will prosecute them, as we
learn, both early and late, until they are ready to
make their report. ~
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
One Presidential term

One Presidential term
we di"''nution Of The patronage Of the Js-
dsraf Eaecai'ce By making more Offices elective
by the people.
me amendment Of the Constitution Of The
0nfed States SO as 10 gius TO Congress the
election fhe Secretary fthe Treasury.
TIE prohibition BY lao Of the interference Of
officers Of The federal government in popular
elections.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
PUBLIC OPINION.
From the Baltimore Chronicle

THE New YORK SENAToR.-We see the proverb
" whom Cop means to destroy he first makes mad"
often quoted, that dislike the very sight OF it, in
newspsper-bu it really appears to be remarkably appo-
site IN Its application to the refusal of the Van Buren,
members of the Senate Of New York to enter upon
election of U. S. Senator There never was palmer
case oil arocious conspiracy against the rights OF any
people. The law of the State had appointed day for
the holding OF the election and prescribed the exact
mode in which it should be held The day arrives and
portion OF the Senate, for tho avowed purpose OF de-
feat,ng the election, into formal conspiracy to
cast their several ballots to render election mpos
slbe. The public mind will revolt against such an at
tempt at fraud, with much certainty it would at an
act OF overt treason In Maryland, in 1886, similar
attempt 10 prevent the performance of the very object
for which representatives othe people were elected
suited In the overthrow, discontinue and everlasting
disgrace OF the consprators-and in New York the event
will be the same
The first duty Of the Wings in the circumstances in
when they stand is incorporating irmness. 1t they
permit themselves to be driven into the election of any
man other than the who is the choice OF majority
of them, their political brethren all over the Union will
feel sore and bitter disappointment and humiliation
Let their motto be-Mr TALLMADGE, or an appeal to
the people.
From the Baltimore Patriot.
Ne,c York Dcstruct,res The plain and papable
violation of the letter Of the law as well as lis spirit
by which the Van Buren, members of the New York
Senate have prevented the election of Senator in
Congress, is hailed with appreciation by the Globe
the mouh-piece OF the national administration In
its desperation, the spoils administration clutches at
every straw, TO keep its head above water, and is
willing 10 be saved from impending fate by any
scheme of policy, or course OF action, however ne
tariouS. The outrageous Course of the majority in
the New York Senate-so fairly and fully against
the expressed will of the people-and the sanction,
and probably the suggestion of that lawess by
the administration and its chief organs is conirma-
ton strong Of the ancient saying" whom the gods
will 10 destruction, they first make mad"
In country like this in which the PEOPLE govern
anu pass upon The conduct of their agents, through
the ballot boxes, it is impossible that augb but 20
litical destruction should follow such deed Yet
our "spoils" rulers approve the act and their organ,
the Globe call uponthe Senate Of Virginia to rati-
iy"-that IS, 10 nullify the law and the election of
Senator, in the same manner VIVA, says the Rich
mond Enquirer to this call from headquarters, or to
this mode OF Senatorial "checkmating" the action of
the popular branch the Legislature
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

hfGolN
By and iciM The adrice and consent Of The senate
Ferris Forman, 10 be Attorney of the un,te Nf
States, for the District of Illinois, from The "a %
March, 1889, when the commission OF Da'ia
Baker will expire.
William Hebb, Samuel d. King, and Ih H;t, re
Kane to be Justices of the Peace for the Guy -
Washington, in the District Of COLUMBIA
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

RoGOrA, in 1896 and 81. BY j. Steuart. Just pub.
- lshed, for sale by F. TAYLOR.
ian
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crowded out.

II letter from our New York correspondent
crowded out
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-14

IN THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
Oh uNirH--is sos-sssENTiALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
Things cHARiTy--Augusnn
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-31
GRANDJEAN,s COuPOssTs0N
III u M A N Fl AIR

10. Great success and great reputation are proof
THIS article the only Of the hind which preduces GOOD
ELECTS and useful to the Human Hair The article
with Il its own recommendation and not To be Chased win
that host Of limitations with which the city aboun M
usage, considered corporal fat will enable the organs n
bes and contribute their nutrition and return 40 G
natural order the alterations arrangement, winch NAV
cur 10 the hair or skin.
ITS QUALITIES
On The first day Of its application, begias TO act In pr,
venting the hair from turning gray.
u. dry and ak hair will be rendered trous Mia
BILE briIlian, AID curly. Pc
~. employment heads entirely bald will be repenhed
with hair
valuable specific Tor oil diseases Of the skin and b.,
may be purehas.d, vhslesae, at the following agents 10
Mr.. Rosat, ~ Cedar street
hushion Aspnwa 50 William street. ITO Broadway ans
10 Astor House.
Mills u, French Druggist iss Broadway
Miss Cannon, Broadway, under Astor House.
Misc Ramsey, 2s7 broadway
Chairman. druggist, corner Varick and Canal
King druggist, corner Blocker and broadway.
Country 4senb-Doctor Meicaf fremont street Bostop
blanc>,ard, Albary-state street. rvoy
A. Lafcr, Philsd, fphia a. Fourth street
Dibble winsdsls, Buffalo.
RausseIe. Cincinnati and 81. Louis.
scles, New Orleans.
Scott 1873 King street, Cbsrestou
Wanted-Asents for Baltimore aud wa,hiurton
hcn persons who in Of false hair during
We treatment can be supplied al the establishment Of A. a.
NO. Barclay street. where will be found an extensive A.
orment OF e, Tsupees &C OF manufacture which an
'o surpassed IN the United States The great sale ofhes
81 mn
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-31

CILKs. SH4lWLS MERINOS CLOTHS CASSf
- MERES BLANKETS, HOSIERY &c. sc &C., al
very reduced prices, 90 Caharne street The Ladies
New York and vicinity respectfully informed the
largest stock ard greatest variety shown New York
including the and most supsrb designs III Broche
Shaw Of French and Scotch manufacture offered
LORD TApLOR's welknown establishment at lower
prices thaa any offered.
SLKThey have just received five case, of richlygured
and striped Silks which, together with their former
comprise ever variety OF Style color and quality which they
Offering Il prices pondng with the Of the
times silks for evening dsesses, in eve,y variety
MERNosAn immense stock Of every color ard shade, Of
French, German and En,llsh, at very reduced prices
CLOTHS Sc. &c.-West or England and Yorkshire Cloths,
plain'and fancy Casimeres, vesg Pilot Cloth and Sa,
nets as low any house in the city.
MoUssEL,S De LANES. Many very eies ant styles of
French manufacture imported expressly for the fall
different from any hitherto in this marael Also printed
saxony Cloths Of every ground aid COLOR able for
present season. commencing at 81 dress Of ten yards LENGTH
or by the single yard. at %
FRENCH CALIcoEs-A full assortment.
In the Hosiery department viii be found most extensive
assortment OF every description quality and make, Of silk,
Clothing Also several thousand dozens of wool Gloyes-a
OF which Till be sold at the importers prices.
imported b. recent arrival, 1000 pairs
OF Rose, Whitney and Aackinaw Blankets Of every and
qaaity, commencing at 81 per pair; Counerpane al Quilts
Of every variety.
The Flannel DEPARTING every and quality Of
Euglih and domestic Flanne, also immense quantity Of
Welsh Fianne just received fem the finest
article.
Families and others RELEASING Irish are invited 10
inspect their stOck64 g. 3D. lo4 and II danask every
Hiikc-Sc5tcN
Brosey sheetngs; Napkins beached nd unbleached Doy
lies; Toilet and able Covers, Of every description
All sales being for ready money risk o bad debts is m
cured consequently there need corresponding profit
and the scale Of profit in every business
ny the current Of conducting that business and
bad debts accrung iherefrcn invariably that exactly
N prup riIo q ~ Of
~ n fhefc expens.. Hence
the advantages Of purchasing establishment on The ready
money principle and whose extensive to
duce the expenses TO the lowest possible per ccnage
The magnitude OF the stock the arising
supply Of vessels dealers and hotel Keepers on he
lowest terms for not only they supplied at the lowest
the rate. oo6a,- Nas,aa
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-31
ID IBBoNs-RIBBONs-Ripro Ss-wbol...i. - :


psEMiUM RAILWAY sTOyEs ,sao-Ts;. ,.I...,-
y improvement Tor the uss Of Coal - w. soh:.
~ ne qualities Of Baking, Boiling, Roasting Ae without
:; ~ me heat on one TO increase the s simple
giving II al examinations. - 800 " s''~
er sale only a iis Fsltou street. BY FISK DENIsoN
Also Wilson's Patent rec,an Psror Crate for IN ~ ~
both Coal and Wood a the sam. time "
good asssrtmeM Of Hail. paror Store Oce and Cham
stoves o. all sizes for sale, wholesale aud retail on n.
Stove and Hardware Merchants furnished with Atwood.
rar.t Revolving Groirvns. on the shortest notice.
ol1.lm. ms.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-31
Packets 60 Arrive.


Judith 4 Es,her, tBr, Brown, Halifax, p.,sht Brown.
Jacksonville, W., Wakua, Rattoene Mobile. La Fs,te
ElIcrv. Charleston; Hann Al. Mum rd DO; TmoIeas Char
Fanam Norwich. Conn; Abbot Lawrence Hall Boston, Sc
ier Rechw, Mobiles Maris, Tucker, Ns,asorda Te,a.;
BILE Powell. Whmiue'on, NC Hale. Chase, Boston;
wm Tar, HSe,, savannah; Jane, Br, Percy 81 John.
Brsu. Nv, Co,inda, ersddoch Mobile; Tiger Baker New
Orleans; Josephine, rriudle, Liverpool
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-31

L DISEASES or THE EYE-DR. WHEELER With con.
- haence the public that there scarcely any dis
ease 70 which that tender aud beastf organ THE EYE
subject that does y,es his humane snd successful mode
OF testmer References given 10 the frss families and
dance - bis once ~ Greenwch syet the Battery nm
sA w. until NJ after which he de,oss his time "a the
door patients aus-smis
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-31
IMPORTANT MEDICAL. NOTICE.

A VERY GREAT IMPROVEMENT has lately been
made in the treatment Of yensra Cases every de.c
.on =, Or Evans Office, No ~ Peck Slip Recent cases
cured perfectly IN lew days. without particle of MERCURY
Those afflicted with old complicated proiractsd cases though
'y have rie' ell the advertised quack ncsrums not d
saember whatever with Dr. Evans Of Chatham
street. .hss Office in of the city All letter,
-. P'o, ano ene'osng zee, attended ts so lmss