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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-29
ANOTHER ASPECT OF THE BEAUTIFUL
sUB-TREASURY SCHEME.

This system, it is asserted day afer day, by the
administration and its friends has been in practical
operation since May, 1887 and whether sanctioned
or legalized by Congress or not is 10 continue till
IS4l in spite of lamentations here or elsewhere"
Now. let us show the risks and dangers TO which
the peoples treasure is now exposed, and must be
under any Sub Treasury scheme that can be devised.
Do the people know that nearly one-half the public
revenue is intrus,ed to the management and keeping
of one single individual? Such is the fact. More.
than half the revenue is collected in New York.
The whole of that whether in bonds taken and run
ming TO maturity or cash received in payment for
duties, is all held by the Collector Of that port All
are charged to him in account That the public
may torn some idea Of the extent to which that Of
icer is entrusted with the peoples revenue, we give
some facts from the accounts, stated by the First
Auditor, of the Government with Samuel Swart-
wout contained in the report made by the Secretary
of the Treasury on his (Mr. 81 defalcation, House
Doc. Elk No, 13, Sd Session, 25h Congress. Under
date of the 10Th May, 1885, the First Auditor stated
that the balance of Mr. Swarwout's account, on the
3Oth day Of September, 1887 was ten miliio" f'Fo
hundred tcenty-scpcn thousand tiro hundred hrenfy-
four dollars md ten CENTS (Sl0 227 2A l0) that IS,
that he stood charged with that balance on seue-
presumed, was composed Of moneys collected oy MI
s. and not paid over or accounted lor' anu o''N'
received which were not due. a.,
The balance against Mr. swarwout on .ne ois'
December 1897 as stated by the First AUDITOR was
SO, SD, 5s2 II. .,o Custom House
in New York was never more It.. i .rorv
49,, a,r;n, tho last few weeks and mere - every
time
prospeG, ."a. h,hiljy therefore is that there will be
year INC "o,.o,,e collected in New York before
an amour. o. great or greater than there has been
next oe, 81" ,me for many years past Now we would
al al! =, .ner what has recently occurred in New
ASH ,he,ber the people will be satisfied tha, Con
r.ss should adjourn without providing by legisIa-
,ion that the present Collector of New York shall
moi be left with the same temptations at all times, IN
his own hands to purloin their treasure 'na' 'He
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-29
IN SENATE,


The VICE PRESIDENT presented report from
the Secretary of the Treasury upon the subject of
the gold and silver imported into the United States,
and The amount coined in the United States. Laid
on the table.
Several important memorials were presented, and
among them, two by MIR. LINN, Of Missouri-the
one from citizens Of the Oregon Territory, dated
in March, 1888, and signed by 36 citizens the me-
mortal states important facts in regard to the Terri
tory and the petitioners pray for protection. The
memorial Of Mr.. Fleishmann, of Washington, was
presented upon the subject OF the manufacture OF
Beet-root Sugar, and on motion Of Mr.. DAVIS, OF
Mass, who warmly conn ended the subject TO The
attention of the Senate, five thousand extra copies
were ordered 10 be printed.
On motion of Mr.. BENTON, 5000 extra copies of
the Report of the Secretary OF the treasury upon
the subject of gold, &c. presented this morning,
were ordered to be printed.
Mr. ALLEN, of Ohio, presented two memorials
which were referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs; one of them prayed the repeal Of the law
Of last session, upon the subject OF the Northern
Frontier and the other, that Congress would de-
mand satisfaction from Great Britain, for the de-
struction Of The American steamer Caroline
Mr.. ROBINSON presented the joint resolutions OF
the Legislature of Illinois, upon the subject OF raising
the inundated lands which have beenthe cause oflhe
recent severe illness in Illinois.
Memorials we're presented upon the subject Of ex-
tending the Navy Pension Fund 10 officers and sea-
men employed in revenue cutters. Referred 10 Com
mittee on Naval Affairs.
Several reports we're made from committees, and
among them one for the defence OF the Western
frontier from the mouth Of the Saline to Fort SMELL
ing, on the Western frontier Mr. LINN reported
this bill by leave and another for the defence OF the
Oregon Territory.
At one o'clock the Senate took up the bill from
Mr. BENTON, for repeating the duties on salt and
the bouniies granted BY Congress to fishermen
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-29
GEN. HARRISON.

we publish to-day the reply Of Gen. Harrison to
tue nomination Of the National Convention. Our
readers VIII perceive that the distinguished author,
cherishes principles and opinions intimately agree
ing and coineiding with those by which our own
course has been guided. They are true Conserve
live, Republican principles strictly according with
The Constitution of the Union, and well adapted to
subserve the interests Of the country A character
SO LIBERAL tolerant, enlightened and just is, TO the
people, in these dark and portenous times, like an
impregnabe light house in stormy sea-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-29

IMPRsoNMENr FOR DEBT We are glad to learn
that this subject is likely to receive the attention of
the Maryland Legislature during the present session.
Michigan is also moving.-The members Of her
House of Representatives, have BY a unanimous
vote instructed the committee on The Judiciary, 10
report bill to abolish imprisonment for debt, and TO
punish fraudulent debtors
We trust that the House of Representatives here,
will in due season, consider Mr.. Tallmadge's Bill
which passed the Senate by such large vote.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-29

IRA petition was presented in the New Jersey
House Of Assembly, on Tuesday last, praying that
the Legislature would take into consideration the
propriety Of limiting the Of office Of the Presi
dent Of the United Satesto term and also of d.
mnishing executive PATRONAGE and, II deemed pro-
per- TO recommend an amendment of the constitu-
ton of the United States in conformity with these
views. II was referred to select committee Of
three -
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= Mr. DAVIS spoke a, some length in reply to Mr..
BENTON
Mr. DAVIS spoke for nearly two hours, and en-
ed with the salt tax and fishing bounlies He cited
many important facts favorable 10 the fishermen Of
new England and opposed Mr.. BEsTos's bill for
lhs repeal o. The bounty and tax with great ability
mr. BEN ION reioined and spoke al some length
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-29

Elizabeth city, NJ c. was visited by destructive
fire, on Sunday, the 10th inst. Property destroyed
valued at about sI20O
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
az UNITy-iN NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS acknowledgements. ~
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ABOLITION SEprrIoN. BY Northern man:
Philadelphia: Geo. w Donohue. For sale at F.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

LADY DURHAM The "London Morn.
ing Post" says, we understand that Lady
Drrbam's resignation Of her office at Court
wos the spontaneous act of her Ladyshlp,
and that the Noble Earl was not cogn;zant
of her intention until it had been carried
into effect. Her Ladyshlp's letter to her
Majesty, it is said, instead of following the
usual form Of requesting permission to re-
sign, rendered her resignation at once, and
in express terms. The language OF the
Queen, we are further told, was couched
in language expressive Of esteem, and even
of affection, aud intimated that, had the
form usually adopted on such occasions,
been adhered to, the permission to resign
would not, without the greatest reluctance,
have been granted to her Ladyship.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01
NJ EXICO.


The New Orleans Courier states that
files of newspapers from the capital of Mex.
leo may be seen at the Merchants Elk,
change in that city, and that it is stated in
one oflhem. that the French government,
was actually preparing an expedition of
IS, 600 men to invade Mexico. There is
thus no doubt that Mexico has declared
war against France. We are astonished
however, that the declaration has not been
published in this country, and look for 1t
with some sollctude. Admiral BAUDIN, it
seems too, has ordered the naval forces Of
France, in the Pacific, to proceed to the
Western coast of Mexico. but it does not
appear whether the object is to protect
French commerce, or to enforce blockade
Of The Mexican ports here.
The Mexican papers contain a letteI
from General Rncon, who commanded thu
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01
G. A N A d A

MONTREAL, JAN. 22-The court met
this day, and Charles Hindenlang, who
acted as Brigadler to The rebel force at
Napierville, was araigned on four differ.
ent charges. Besides The usual objection
to the jurisdiction of The Court, he filed
one, to the effect, that lis name was rot
Hlndeang, but HIndenlang, although sew
eral "bons" signed by him bear the former
signature. This was overrued, and the
prisoner pleaded not guilty to all the
charges. After the examination of eight
witnesses, the prosecution was closed, and
the Court adjourned to Thursday at IL
o'clock, 10 allow the prisoner time to pre-.
pare his defence.
JAN. 24.-Pursuart 10 adjournment the
Court met this day, when the prisoner
Hindelang was called upon for his defence
1t rested entirely on points of law contained
in an address read by Mr.. Drummond, hi.
Counsel. The prisoner himself aiierward.
read an address in French, attempting tc
justify his conduct, and the entire evidence
was summed up by the Judge Advocate
The Court was then closed 20 deliberate
and The verdict will not be made known
until sanctioned by His Excellency the
Commander of The Forces.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

the Giants Causeway. Before leaving
this town, he was invited 10 accent a pub
lie dinner from the merchants OF Belfast.
He replied, that he should feel great pleas.
ure in doing so. provided his arrangements
would permit; and promised, that he
would write de6n,tively, in reply, as soon
as possible. We expect, that he will re-.
turn this way, and accept an invitation
which comes so filtingly from an influential
mercantile community, so intimately con-
nected in trade with the United States.
Truly. some men inherit greatness
some men stumble on greatness some
men. like Prince John, have greatness
thrust upon them.
We find in the London Times Of Deem
Der 10, the following letter from the Presi
dent TO Lord Durham.
WASHINGTON, Oct. &c.
Ny Lord, -Having been informed tina,
it is your intention to pass through a por.
ton of the United States on your return &c
Engan embrace the occasion to expires.
to your Lord-ship the great satisfaction
should experience it your arrangements
allowed of your visit being extended tt
this city. The friendly sentiments enter
tanned by my fellow citizens towards your
self and also towards the people Of you
country, will, doubt not, prompt a sincere
/ desire on their pavt to render your sojourI
among them agreeable to YOURSELF as ! an
sure it will be gratifying to them. Fo
my own part, will esteem myself happy
by your presence here shall be aff'orde
the opportunity Of manifesting to you
Lordship personally the sincerity wit
which share in those sentiments.
am, with very distinguished
consideration, your Lordship's
most obcdlent servant.
NJ VAN BUREN,.
His Excelency the Earl of Durham, &c
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

81 DELAWARE LEGIsLATURE.--No Senator
has yet been elected by the Delaware Leg.
stature. The Senate has referred to
committee of three tie election of Dr.. Jo-
seph Maui in the House. Elijah Cannon,
Esq. reform Wing has been elected state
Treasurer. An act las passed for the en-.
enlargement Of the culture and manufac-
ture of silk, which allows bounty of ff-
teen cents pound 'or cocoons, and fifty
cents for each pound of merchantable raw
silk reeed in the state this act is limited
20 four years, and Incorporated companies
are excluded from its benefit.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

Castle Of San Juan dc UIoa. when the
French attacked it. Noticing the report
that he was to be contaminated, General
Rincon declares he is anxious for fair trial
II that the fall of the Castle should not be
attributed to him--as he had written to the
President of Mexico, long before the attack,
to inform him of the dilapdated state OF the
works, and the want of many things essen.
tial in his defence, and that his requests
had not been complied with The Mexi-
can Congress had passed resolution, Civ.
ing to the President powers equal to those
usually given to Dictators. President
Busamente has lately made changes in his
cabinet, and appointed to the different de.
partments men of liberal opinions, and ac.
credited talents.
FROM TAMPICO.
Advices have been received at New Orleans from
Tampico, to the 9Th. On the 26lh uIt two brigs
and corvette arrived or that place, from one oil
which was landed "A messenger with despatch
from admiral Baudin 10 General Urea, informing
him that the port should no longer be blockaded
as it was held by party hostile TO the Mexican
government; General Urea replied, expressing
[ his satisfaction with the Admiraps letter, and I'M
confidence that on the re estab shment Of the etle
raj government, the difficulties with France will
be adjusted, The Tampco papers contain art
cles Of Cancellation which have passed the Mexican
Congress to the following effect.
l. The nation calls upon a Il her hildren for tn
defence OF her independence and her honor. "A
| those who have separated themselves from The gov
ernmrni, ana who may submit to It's decision within
a period TO be designated by the government, shall
be restored to the full njoymen orther rights am
dign''ies, without suffering any persecution fo
their past political conduct
2 A u suits now pending for past political often
ces will he entirely suspended and those who ma
have been imprisoned under suits shah be liberia ed
3. II those who, during the war now wagin
between The Republic and The French government
shall attempt 10 distract the public peace by arme,
bodies, by written documents, or in any other man
ner. shall be considered traitors, and punished a
such.
The object Of these propositions is evidently Il
unite all the Mexicans in support of the govern
ment, and appcase the discon,ents which have g
long distracted the republic. Gen. Mexia am
Dol Peraza, arrived at Tampico on the Sd, from
N. Orleans, and were cordially welcomed by til
federas's or insurgents, in possession Of that place
The revolution is said 10 be making rapid progress
in the province Of San Luis de Porosi, and its a
ledgedtIlat Durango has also declared for the fed
eral system. The Frencl, men of war had sale
from Tampico leaving The port open to all vessels
TAMprco, Jan. 7, 1839.-'A British fleet
consisting OF thirteen sail, under the com
mand Of Com. Douglass, has arrived OF
Vera Cruz. Mr.. Packenham. the Brltis
| Minister, has returned in this expedition
the intention OF which IS not vet known
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

The DEFALCATIoN COMMITTEE, con.
sisting Of Messrs. Harlan. Wise, Dawson
and Curtis, wings F. o. J. Smith and
Hopkins, (Conservatves,) and Foster,
Owens and WAGNER, ivan Buren, will
commence, ifnot conclude. their invest ga
tons into the Swartwout case in the city
of New York. That any lack of energy
and thoroughness in the work is to be
apprehended we do not think One mem.
Der, at any rate, Mr.. WISE, of Virginia, y
has been striving for years to obtain the
choice or appointment Of committee, to
investigate corruptions and abuses, the
existence of which he has aIedged. The
friends Of the faulty incumbents have uni.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01
ROYALTY.

ROYALTY.
The young lady who rules over the
British empire has had saucy letter ad
dressed to her, in Tait's Magazine. said
in some Of the English papers to be by
Lord Brougham, 10 the outset he says:-
Il am an experienced man, well stricken
in years, bend myself respectfully before
you. glrl of l8. who, ir nv own or any
child, ordered TO do as was most agree
able or convenient to ohers-whose incl.
nation would never be consu,ed-wh
opinion would never be thought of-whose
consent would never be asked by any
other human being but yourself, beyond
the choice Of a gown or n cap, not always
upon that yet before you | humble my
self as one ANXIOUS to concillate your favor
to my principles, to gain your approval of
my opinions.
The following paragraphs from London
papers received by the latest arrival, will
be read with interest by all those who take
an interes, in matters and things apperlain.
ing to Eugland's virgin Queen. The first
relates to the young man lately found in
her Majesty's apartments under suspicious
circumstances.
The Mterloper IN The Queens Palace.-
At the Queen square Police Office several
applications have been privately made to
The magistrate who had heard the case
mr. WhI,e) on the subject of the boy
found in Buckingham palace. A communI.
cation was made in the early part ofthe day
by Lieutenant Tracy. Governor Of the To.
lhll fields Brdewell, but the result did not
tTanspire, although we were given to under
stand tina, the boys account was q tissue
Of falsehoods. person, whose name is
believed to be Grlflirhs, n plumber, had
some minutes conversation with the magis.
trates, no part Of which was made public
but is said that he is the boys master, and
that the lad ubsconded from his employ
ment last Tuesday morning. A tailor
named Jones, residing in York street
Westminster, whose son has been missing
a week, applied at the Office, and was
directed to proceed to the prison, to nscer.
tain if he could identify the lad. He die
not return until the Office had closed, but
informed the reporter, in presence Of
several persons. that the boy charged will
being found in the palace was his son; tina
his name was not William Cotton, as h,
had given it at the office, but Edwin Jones
and that his age was l6, Jones, sen. fur
Their added, that his son had abscopde,
f from the service Of Mr. Griffilhs, of 2;
Coventry street, Haymarket, and had de
clned answering his fathers questions a
to his motive for going to the palace.
We extract from the Ballast Whig som
. more of Prince Johns movements.
Mr., John Van Buren,, accompanied b
l the American Consul for Belfast, and job
f Crawford, Esq. of Crawfordsburn, vsile
o the Arodyne Royal Damask works, O
Thursday last. Mr.. Van Buren, espresso
y himself greatly pleased with the spendi
i specimens of Mr.. Andrews unrivalle
e manuiactory; and observed. that nothn
in Ireland had gratfied him SO much. II
lett Belfast. on the same day, for the SET
u Of Sir F. w. Macnaghten, X. c. B.. ,
Q Bushmlls, with the intention Of viewin
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

THE PUBLIC LANps.-lt is thought that
the Legislature Of Virginia will follow the
example of that Of North Carolina, and
pass resolutions expressing strong disap-
probation Of the scheme of giving away
the public lands, and deprivng the old
heritage. Every Legislature in session
should do the same; it is subject in
which all have the deepest interest, and all
should send forth the word of encourage.
ment to the patriotic Senators who stand
battling for the rights of the people.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

The gale was very severe at New York
on Saturday. A number Of houses were
blown down and great damage done to the
shipping in the harbor. The loss is es,i.
mated at half million. Several lives
were lost. by the falling chimneys. &c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

In addition TO the flood, several Of tho
towns in this vicinity were visited by a
hurricane on Saturday evening. In Hun.
tingiop, Richmond and Jericho, several
houses. barns, and sheds. were Frustrated.
and a considerable number of horses, cattle
and sheep killed. We do not learn that
any lives were lost. 10 Huntingdon. a
barn containing a stock of cattle, was lifted
from its Foundation and carried into the
river, where all was lost.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

iormly met these charges with denials; till
the foul web has become 80 strongly wovc
and matted that the movements Of Govern.
men', embarrassed by defalcations, have
betrayed the actual existence, and fearful
extent, of dishonesty among collecting aud
discussing officers OF the Government.
Among the matters inquired into, we
hope il will be ascerlained that the defal.
cations of Swartwout were not purposely
kept concealed by the government party
leaders until after the New York election.
We say that we hope this will prove not to
have been the case-for, whatever a man
may feel for party, he should feel for the
honor and credit Of his country. as repre-.
scented by its government. We should
dislike exceedingly to find the chosen Of
the people INDUCING in a contemplate
artifce to keep Their places. But let this
matter turn out as it will, enough open
repngnance to investigation has been shown
by the administration party to make its
adherents blush. They have protested
themselves willing 20 have an investigation
take places but wished that it should be
done by JacksonJury. Certainly, in this
matter, the friends of the administration.
whatever may have been their motives,
have gone far beyond what prudence should
dicla'e. We canno, do these gentlemen
the injustice to suppose that they would
cause the appointment of knnve, or con.
,inue one in office, except upon the hope,
foolish we admit, of saving something by
wheedlng- "a sort of delicate manner OF
compromising felony, without the mora
guilt of it. Therefore, with regard to the
evident repugnance Of the Administration
to permit investigation by the Wings, who
are in full scent, we lave concluded that il
is something akin to The desire Of the cul.
prlt that his wife should hang him, as "she
would do it tenderly."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

His Excellency the Earl Of Durham, g.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-01

The disasters Of the food appear TO have
been general Cheshire bridge, on the
Connecticut, has been swept away, and
great damage done to property in that
region. The following from the Albany
Iontnal niucs sal account Of iha undsnn
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-15
WEEKLY RECEIPTS.
NEW SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS.

HNHE Depository of the New-Eng-
land Sabbath School Union, 70
CornhiIl, is supplied with a large assert
ment of Sabbath School Books lately pub
hshed Orders from the country will be
promptly attended to. Our friends. in
seending FOR books, will have the kind
ness TO forward catalogue of the books
they have in their library, which Will as
sist US in making a selection. =
| La addition to the books published oy
the Union, the Depository is supplied
with the publications OF the American
Sunday School Union. and the Massa
chuseiis Sabbath School Society; such a
are approved by the Committee Of Publ