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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

We learn from the Harrisburg Telegraph, tina. the
National Wing Convention assembled in that city on
the 4th inst There about 20s delegates present.
Mr. Bates, Of Massachusetts, called TO the chair
for the purpose Of organizing the Convention, and
Messrs Peurose and Swift, Of Pennsylvania appointed
Secretaries. The names of the Delegates were then
called and committee Of one from each State appoint
ed to nominate officers for the permanent organization
OF the Convention. The Convention then adjourned
until Thursday,
The Harrisburg Chronicle says:
As yet, no idea can be formed which Of the three
candidates, viz Harrison, Clay or Scott, will receive
the nomination Of the Convention. The delegates
pretty well divided amongst them. The western dele
gates including Pennsylvania almost exclusively prefer
Gen. Harrison the southern Mr. Clay, and New York
Gen. Scott.
We should not be surprised il the influence of tho
friends of Gen. Harrison in Pennsylvania who throng
so thickly around the Convention, should ultimately
control its decision. If SO, the nomination will have
been made by the States that possibly will have cleo
toIal votes to give.
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We are induced to believe that the express
sion of our opinions in favor Of the nomina-
ton Of General Scott for the Presidency, is
being made use of by certain persons in the
hope Of prejudicing and injuring our friends
elsewhere. How wantonly unjust! We ex-
pressed our personal opinions, which, at best
are of little consequences, without consulting
our Conservative friends here or elsewhere.
If they entirely agree with US, we are not yet
aware of it. If it is only by the use Of our
humble expressions that certain malicious
objects can be elsewhere accomplished, we
can only say that, the cause for which they
are perverted must rest upon rotten founda-
tons. We must repeat, what we have often
said, that we submit to no foreign control
over our own free thoughts, and nobody, If
we can help it, shall be made responsible for
what we shall, in the spirit Of truth and inde-
pendence, think proper tosay.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

course Of The CONSERVATIVES pyores the contrary
They and we have expressly abstained, as We have
often declared from the business Of President max
ing-for which we have also been censured. IAey
haze sacrificed Themselves, 1tferiy-abandoned their
own high and well founded prospects Of party pro-
motion for the sake Of great eaaS-or the sake OF
great princpiesl And yet they are TO be eaiumnia-
ted by the New York Courier and Enquirer, as
marrow minded inlolerant, selfish, man-worshiP-
ping-partizanslP
But unfortunately for the Courier q Enquirer, Its
remarks apply 10 large proportion OF the wing
members OF Congress, well as 10 us, most OF
whom, probably are as good Wings and patriots"
as the Courier e. Enquirer, or It's readers Instead
Of expressing merely our own opinions, we did in
fact but faithfully represent the opnionsof hnliiudes
OF Wings and patriots" here and elsewhere
Apropos Of injndiciousnsS The rejecting por-
ton Of the Wing party may look into the Southland
observe storm brewing which no party can resist
that countenances for a moment the monstroas pro-
ject Of saddling the Government with debt OF 800
millions, which the Courier & Enquirer has been so
jsdieios as to urge upon its party Fortunately for
the Whi6s-fortunately for the Conservatiyes-lhe
injndieioasnsss Of one newspaper does not, in the
estimation Of the public, settle The character fate
Of party. Fortunately for the people and the
country, Wall 81. does not govern the Union.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07
LAW AGAINST SMALL NOTES.

We understand that a poor citizen Of this city was
arrested the other day, for having shin-paser in his
possession. On examination, a Van Barren Senator
declared that he had put the note upon him. and the poor
man was released Was the Van Buren, Senator one
Of the ia girers arrested for the criminal offence
No! The laws made to contro! thsInQor-not the
rich and the proud The poor man mus use small
bils-the District Attorney will bring him to punish
ment for SO henous a crime. But every Locofoco
Member Of Congress- who made the law for us here'
may impose all sorts Of shin pasters upon and ,ce
are be punished, and they permitted freely to enjoy
their privilege This is the merit Of Loco.foco equal
rights and equal laws
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The assembly Of citizens in the Hall Of the

The assembly Of citizens 10 the Hall Of the
House Of Representatives. on Thursday.
adopted the common sense measure we had
the honor to suggest in this paper, two or
three weeks ago, by making the Hon. j. q.
Adams, Chairman. The acting Clerk, who,
under the instruction Of the loco-focos had
taken the responsibility to obstruct the pro-
cess of organization, was set aside as a
usurper who had thrown the body into d.
lemma, and then refused to put any questions
BY which it could extricate ITSELF
Mr.. Rheit is entitled to high credit for in
Producing resolution by which the elements
Of disorganization were brought into FORM
The ascent Of the venerable Ex-President
into the Chair Of authority, embodying in his
person the power Of the People Of the United
States, was picture Of moral subimity,
exciting emotions in the breasts Of all
present, which, with all reverence for the
dignity and decorum Of the House, it was
difficult to repress. The Loco focos. seeing
that the laws had triumphed over their anar-
chical projects, were SO much alarmed or ex-
cited, that they Immediately moved an adj
journment.
Yesterday, the resolution ordering the act
ing Clerk to proceed in the call Of the roll in
the usual way, came up, when motion was
made to lay It on the table. On the call for
tellers, the Chair decided that those members
having the legal certificates of election should
be allowed to pass between the tellers. From
this decision an appeal was made which in
volved the House in discussion similar to
that of which so much has been reported.
1t will be at once perceived that the motion
Of appeal involved just as much difficulty as
the previous question. When we left the Hall,
Mr.. Biddle, in his usual nervous style, was
showing to his fellow citizens thatthe law
Of parliament gave the right of voting to
those possessing the legal certificates of
election.
But the loco focos, who are responsible for
the administration of the government, and
are bound TO keep its wheels in motion, seem
determined to stand out to the last, against
all law, form, example and custom and in their
unwarrantable conduct, realize the fact to the
world that, extremes have met That "Con-
solidation and anarchy 60 hand in hand"-
That corruption and revolution have united
their strength"
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IN SENATE.
FRIDAY, December 6.

fIcCCffIUcf
The Hon. s. S. PHELPS, Senator from Vermont
this day appeared, was qualified, and took his seat.
Mr.. DAVIS gave notice that as as organi-
zaion Of the other House took place, he would bring
in bill remit such duties and cancel such bonds
as have been required Of persons engaged in the
whale fisheries and to restrain all further exaclons
OF duties upon such vessels and their cargoes.
Mr.. BENTON also gave notice of determination
TO bring in bills al the earliest period for the armed
occupation Of Florida, and to define and establish the
Southern boundary line of the territories OF Iowa and
Wisconsin.
Alter which, the Senate adjourned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

ID. C.-Fhe citizens of this District are
the helpless victims of as absolute tyranny
as can well be imagined. We are under the
| protection and exclusive jurisdiction Of Le-
gslature composed of members from distant
| States, who know little Of our wants or inte-
rests, have no sympathy whatever with US,
have nothing to risk by their conduct towards
us, and care as little for us as they do for the
people Of Abyssinia.. But we furnish fair
and unresistng subjects for statesmen and eco
nomists to practice their experiments upon.
Already law is in force declaring it I'M
lawful to circulate bills under the denomina-
ton Of SIS in this District. The peopleisuffer
sufficient Inconvenience, one would think, by
their utter restitution of currency for minor
dealings. But Mr.. Benton thinks our faith in
his empirical nostrums is not sufficiently tried,
and therefore he has proposed bill for the
suppression in the District Of all notes under
the denomination Of $40! Why is such
tyranaical measure proposed What good
can result from il either to Mr.. Benton or to
| the PeoPie we can see none Whatever
and seeing none, we can scarcely find Ian
guage to express the utter contempt we feel
for such paltry and assinine proceeding.
We hope the citizens Of the District, who
are not willing to be ground to powder, by the
tyranny which demagogues in Congress pre-
sumo to exercise, with impunity, over them,
will speedily assemble, assert their rights, and
take some measures to secure to themselves
the privilege of American citizens.
The manner in which Mr.. Benton would
exercise authority over the people of this Dis
trict, lost George the iii his American colo
lies, and sanctfed the cause Of American
Independence.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

CHoICE WINES & LIQUoRS.-T. r. SEMMES
~ respectfully informs his friends, Members OF Con.
gress, and others, thai he has hand the old
stand the corner OF Louisiana Avenue and Seventh
street. Centre Market space the largest and best
lected stock Of fine Wines and Liquors offered for
TO be represented aud SELL either wholesale or retail
ON reasonable terms as they be procured in OF
the Northern cities.
Space Is not afforded TO enumerate more than portion
Of his stock but the following list comprises few Of the
recherche kinds which worthy of the attention
Of connoisseurs, housekeepers and dealers.
All wines and liquors purchased of T. +. 3, will be
sent to any section of the city Georgetown free Of
charge aud those intended for distance will be
y packed, and warranted TO carry free Of breakage
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

Both Houses met, December I'd.
In Senate, J. w. Nash, Van Buren,, from Chester
field, was elected Speaker.
10 the House Of Delegates, George w Gilmer
Wing, Of Albemarle, chosen Speaker without oppo
sition Col. George Mumford Van Buren,, was unan-
mousy elected Clerk Of the House
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

faith and State pride Of the Old Dominion the adj.
mnisusiion TO which Virginia giyesits powerful support.
10 creant The signs are popiiious that Virginia will
now return WILLIAM c. RIVES to the Senate. We
shall send NATHANIEL P.TALLMADGE--snd the
cheering countensncs and support which two such
States as New York and Virginia give 10 men who
loved Rome than the Caesar" will he most sal-
utary 10 its effects upon the Union We look TO hear
good ,idngs from Virginia. Empire State.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07
"a TO LET-An excellent large Stone Ware
En5m House. at the south extremity of It'll street w

- TO LET.-An excellent large Stone Ware
EsSsm House, at the south extremity of nth street. w.
EsA.W-a the junction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal with the City Canal where the former passes through
the basin of the latter into the Potomac river. This
building has long been in the occupation of the Quarter
Masters Department which having at present fur
theruse for the establishment in this place will be
rendered on the 3ls inst after which immediate posses
sion may be had by good tenant, applying in
The numerous advantages OF this must be obyi-
GUS to any man in business Apply to
JOHN P. VAN NESS
dec Ontellisencer & Globe)
CURE FOR RHEUMATlSM.--Dea Rheumatic
~ Pills are effectual remedy for the Rheumatism,
and all similar diseases such Gout, Cramp, Spasms,
Numbness &c. They have been extensively used the
United States for the last fifteen years with very high ap.
probation, and muttudes have been relieved by them
from most distressing attacks Of the Rheumatism Per.
sons who have been afflicted with the Rheumatism from
teen 10 fpeay years. who have been wholly untitled
for business for two together and unable walk
without aid have by using the Pills been fully restored
For sale by Maynard Noyes, sole agents Boston, by
the Druggists in Baltimore, and r. s. Patterson and s.
]. Todd, Washington oct 9.6mis
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

IRON THE NEW YORK AMERICAN: "The
Il New World for this week, see, contains, entire,
Bulwers play, The Sea Captain the Birthright
besides great portion Of Thomas Moore's Alcphron
These works in England cost couple Of guineas and
here they are sold for sixpence"
+. Taylor, Bookseller Immediately east Of Gadsby's
Hotel receives subscriptions for tho " New World"
literary newspaper, which is published weekly in New
York for 50 per being the largest newspaper in
The United States. dec
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

Tho seats OF Mr.. STUART, OF Illinois, (Whig,) and
Mr. Lucas OF Virginia, ". b. 1i not be contested.
There remain, therefore. only the FIVE disputed
from New Jersey and the pre.ensions Of Mr.. NIGER
SOIL, of Pennsylvania, to Mr. MAYORS seat.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

Pick POCKETS. wagner standing in the gale
ry of The Hall Of Representatives, yesterday had
his pocket picked Of $500. These gentry are
sufficiently abundant People having money should
be on their guard
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

~ JOHN H. SLACK, Esq. is commended to the
Representatives having high claims, for election
their Clerk the coming session. and higher qualifications
for the office
We know, If elected, he will do its duties, with ho-
nors 10 himself, to the Congress, and the country.
dec 6 JUNIus.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

WILD GOOSE QU1LLS.--A small lot Of the above,
w which are scarce and seldom to be procured, is
this day received Tor sale by F. TAYLOR They will
be found infinitely harder, 6rmer and every way supe
rior to the quill Of the goose and the present
ones which believed TO the only ones in the United
States purchased and will be sold with every guar
anty Of their genuneness and superior quality precau
ton which will be required after making trial
OF them. small supply only this day opened by +.
TAYLOR, Immediately east OF Gadsbys Hotel
dec 6
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

NTALKS AND WANDERINGS in the World of
wv Literature, by the author of Random Recollec.
tions of the House Of Commons, tYo Volumes lust
published and this day received for sale by f. TAYLOR
for circulation among the subscribers to the Wavery
Circulating Library, Immediately East Of Gadsbys Ho-
tel
The Lady's Book, for December, this day received.
nova
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WINE AND LIQUOR STORE B. MoRGA

"TNE AND LIQUOR STORE-J. B. MORGAN
w has on hand good assortment Of Wines, &C. The
stock consists in part follows.
Old l.. p. Madeira
Do. No. Blackburn do
Do Gordon do
Do Murdoch do.
Do Gould 81 Co. do.
Pale and brown Sherres of various brands such Ms
"Vergara," {" Lobo," (brown,) "Lacoste g. Lobo'
(pale) &c.
Otards pale and brown Brandies, very superior .i
Champagne Brandy Old Jamaica Spirits, Peach
Brandy, Old {" Rouard" Whiskey, &c.
Champagne Wines, Of the most approved brands.
London Porter Brown Stout, and Scotch Ale, in qts.
and pints. '..
All orders nkully received, punctually attended to-,
and goods carefully packed without charge for package
porerage, and strict attention paid to the quality Of
goods ordered Store between 9th and 10th Penn
sylvania avenue. ]. b. MORGAN.
dac A n9t
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
sE uMrY---is soN-EssESvIALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARirY.--Augusnn.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

AlLh gentleman iIom the fNoTtn VINO
- has devoted his attention principally to the growing
and manufacture Of silk for several years past and
ing sufficient supply trees, is DESTROYS Of uniting with
more gentlemen in establishing permanent Silk
Business, at healthy point south Of Pennsylvania,
where land and the labor of women and children is
dear. His references will be unexceptionabe.
Individuals small associations wishing commence
such business will please address in care of the edi.
tor Of the Madisonian, Washington, ID. 9. dec Aim
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

COLTS BOOKKEEPiNG.--The Science of Dou-
~ BILE Entry Book Keeping, simpli6ed arranged and
methodized explained by definite rules, and illustrated
by entries in manner different from any previous work.
together with practical forms for keeping books in diff
feren, commercial houses public Lectures, &C. &C. by
e. Colt accountant, fourth edition, 1882 this day
ceived for sale by +. TAYLOR. "a
School edition, los pages.
Clerks and Merchants edition, 223 pages. dec
T IVES OF THE PRESIDENTS, with portrait OF
each with Biographical Notices Of the Signers Of
the Declaration Of Independence and sketches Of the
most remarkable events the history Of the country
from it's discovery up this time embclhshed with IS
ongavngs volume Of sos pages fullbound,
price 81 25.
n. ,rcJa ,J r.. al.k ,
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NfAVAL BATTLES OF THE U. SIN ] volume
IN Of 2s0 pages with 20 engravngs, being complete
history OF all the battles fought by the American Navy
from lis establishment to the present tme-neaty bound
price OF cents For sale hy r. TAYLOR. sept2l
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

These lotteries authorized by the Legislature Of
Louisiana, and will be drawn in good faith and the pro-
perry conveyed TO the prize holders free Of all expense
and incumbrance.
All orders from distance for tickets will meet with
prompt attention. Address
dec 4-d&c2w r. FRANCE, Washington City.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

l3 Prizes from S5, 50O down to $1,000.
A large number $780, 300, $780, $500, SC. Prizes
amounting to $4,000.
rs number lottery, and twelve drawn ballots.
THE GRAND TWO MILLION LOTTERY
Is to be drawn the old plan.
10000 prizes-Tickets $50.
The first days drawing, January 6, ls4o
Properly in N. Orls.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-07

NOTICE.-The managers Of the New Orleans Grand
Y Real Estate Lottery caldwell & Oakley have ap.
pointed Richard France and j. b. German, of Washing
ton city, agents to dispose Of Tickets in the above Lot
terry. dec 4-d&c2w
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-10-10

xnuE .wouus q bodily and msnssl sasefy
- s-;sias Ersm aeglsrt efsDah eenpsaaais
In iaealeuashle, ard Il % tAsFsiere - ~ -
ms Al imnossanre thal siriet aiieniion lo ne
east an masl lrinlag bodily lnhrmiiies saeaia
" IA. far diseases 0f The bocy lnEaflasis q.
leet he nina. MOFfATS VEGETABLE
LIFE MEDICINES, 10 sssEy iasiancs whsle
sh~y have bees IhaFoaeAiy ased, have N
UGPuED OVER DISEASE N almost al No
.l;x.fs;sed forms. The saialaFy elects 81 The
IHe Msdieines have, IN fart. been 90 snixer.
saiIy sxperieneed. thai ia lhe shan space q
three yrals, Ihey have become I1ily establish.
"a a. he most easy. safe ard perfect mocs u
treatment ever tiFered 70 the public.
u 10 Unnecessary. here, Sc Nc. Mshat 70 re.
eapilslale AL The reasons Which have ladssed
him 20 sEHNe II lhis eoarlsslnn. u = snfif
sieai foE him 90 say. thai lie dlsinieresied tes-
timahy II has ieilsu eIiIIeas sho hare been M
dnrsd 10 use the Life Medicines, win freely be-
aHsred 10 any sne who may feel dsposed 20
cal a bis Ofiiee. se7 Broadway. lie has there
On kie several thousand letters. voluntarily
prriTsEed BY be patients, the receipt and peru
sal ol xhieh has given Lin more pleasure than
al the wealth &C the East cauld confer.
The reader mag net peThsps bs aware that
lhe origin of MofaI's Life tlerlelnes sss lie
result of . prolraeled and painful illness az
ihrir ariginator Mr.. JoHs McEFAr. When Ia
ken III. Mr.. "A. WAS Pr0speEoas and nauEssh
iag merehanfln the lover part Of The CITY; and
having consulted snd employed nGnber Of
our most skiiful ptysirisnsi he, sfer months
e suiT.tine, vas prevailed upoa 20 purchase
the rrrire &c the Invaluable segrtsbe PrepaEa
tion whirh he noe efTsrs 10 the pnhss.
The eject Of The lile Medicines IA be own
case Was unparalleled in The history OF Aedi'
cal experience; and he Immediately determin.
ed 10 CTR 60 The wurld q Medicine 10 which
| lie not oniy owed lis lie, but his hsppiness.
/ The uniioEM success y hieh has since atte0ced
their administration 10 cEeTy irslsHGe where
fair Trial has been gwen them. has been attest
ed ny thousands and ineontessibly proves their
intrinsic merit. $50 ~
Tie LIFE MEDICINES can be taken with
safeiy BY peTsons Of Ahy age; aRd the feeble.
the infifm. the nervous and the delicate, are
strengthened BY their cpeFation, bstsuse by
their prompt and proper section upon the &C.
eTeiicas Of the system. and their assimilation
with and publication Of The blood. they clear
the system Of all bad humars. quiet all nervous
! irriiaeihy. sad inyanably produce sound
hes'ih.
disessss and modes Of iiestmeni with The Life
Meiieints the reader Is refened 10 the Good
Samaritan. Published RrstSitousiy by ". B.
Msf fi,. SCI Broadway, 10 which are also pub:
lisLed a selection from numerous Aaitering and
eOngraiulatory letters received the pat lew
months. as
NoFriT's VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS and
PHOENIX BfrTERS, are sold wholesale and
retail By Nm. D, MoFFAT. SGT Broadway.
New York. TO whom all letters must he direct.
ed postpaid.
Te The above Medicines may be procured
al the ofiee Of ths iiil shornugl, Recorder.
ID. HEARTH, .9gsnf.
lpgusfI ST.