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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

Singular Affair at the Aims- House On Tuesday,
a woman named Eliza Stoddard, Of 80 Walnut ST.,
came 10 the Aims house in state of great apparent
agitation having an infant child in her arms, which
was carefully enveloped in red silk shawl. The
child she said was one Of pair of twins which
woman, whom she did not know, had given her as
she was passing through Monroe street early 10 the
morning The woman, she said, left her with her
other child saving that she would be gone but
minute. Mr.. s. stated that after waiting some time
for the woman, she took the child TO her own house,
where she hid kept il all day no one having called
for 1t. Col Mann directed Mrs. S. to make affidavit
at the police of the facts which she did, and then
returned the child TO the Alms-house and departed.
Yesterday afternoon the mother Of the child called
upon Col Mann and requested its restoration TO her.
On making proper inquiries, Col. NJ ascertaned
that her claim was legitimate and binding. The
child, she stated she had len In charge of Mrs Stod-
dard, to go to her home TO procure some clean linen,
and on endeavoring TO Ind the place where she left
the child, she missed her way. The child had been
sent BY the commissioners to the Alms-house. and
named Eliza Monroe, all Of which the officials were
compelled TO reconsider, and the child was restored
to her mother "a. h.
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From he Raisigh[N. CT Star.
THE PRESIDENT ELECTIONEERING

Mr.. Van Buren,, driven to desperation BY the APP
palling signs of the times has taken the field openly,
in person. as an electoneerer. The New York
papers are filled with the most disgusting details of
the royal proceedings, pomp and pageantry conse-
quent upon his reception in that city. His demo
cratic" Majesty was received by democratic"
committee, in behalf Of the democratic" party, and
graciously condescended to make g democratic"
acknowledgment Of his special democratic regards
for his g democratic fellow cilizens!" Thus giving
to bis visit clearly and distinctly exclusive par
tisan, election eering character. and exhibiting him
SELF as no chief magistrate ever did before him. as
the President not Of the whole American people, but
of faction! In addition to this, he mounted his
Sub-treasury hobby and presented TO the world the
degrading spectacle.ofa President Of this enighten-
ed and refined republic making an eIectioneering
speech, in favor Of what he termed, in his party
catch-words, can Independent Treasury" before
an assembly Of New York loco-tocos.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

On the 4,h instant an address was deliver
ed before the Union Literary Society Of this
city, by Alexander Dimity. Esq. This adj
dress, we find, has been published; and, as
might have been expected from the source it
emanaied, is saturated with all those wild
doctrines that have found SO much favor
among certain class Of politicians in this
country, and which, if not checked. will
finally overthrow one Of the fairest fabrics
ever reared by man. That such ideas should
pervade the bosoms Of the vulgar and illite-
rate, is not so much to be wondered at but
that men Of talents and education should lend
their aid ID propagate those wild and vision
AIRY schemes, is indeed to be regretted.
Mr., Dimiiy is one Of the first linguists Of
the age, ripe and good scholar, and did he
confne himself to literary pursuits, could not
fail to acquire an enyiable distinction; but
when he throws away his talents by advo-
eating the doctrines Of the Slam, Bangs, dc.
Of the age, he hurts his own reputation, and
helps to injure the great frame work Of So
ciety.
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The papers in Tennessee, most entitled to
credit, express no .doub, as TO the results Of
the election, notwithstanding Dame Grundy's
aid Should Tennessee and North Carolina
do what is expected Of them. the downfall Of
the present dynasty may be considered as GER
tain 1t is to be regretted, however. that in
North Carolina, when members Of Congress
alone are to be chosen, that not sufficient in
terest is manifested to induce general turn
ing out. In the present case, however, where
the future prospects and welfare Of the peo-
pie are so vitality concerned, we do trust that
no man who values the institutions Of his
country will absent himself. There require
only union and energy to redeem the country
from misrule, and this chance lost either from
negligence or listleness, can never be re-
gained. ~"
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On. Presidential term,
HoRRIp BLAsPHEMY.

The Norfolk Herald Of some days since,
,,ssen,s its readers with remark OF the
= honorable" Jesse E. Bynum, whose course
n The House Of Representatives Of the " ,.
has been Of that bullying character which
marks the wide difference between the blus-
,eriuc member and the dignifed legislator.
Bvuum. 10 convince the Administration that
his poli,ical zeal and man-worship were not
u he questioned, said, in mixed company,
,ba, Gen. Jackson was the greatest man that
svsr lived. except Jesus Christ. While the
ndeness and vulgari,y Of such expressions
are revolving to well balanced and sensitive
mind the shameful irreverence Of contrasting
,hs Redeemer Of Mankind with a military
,b,ttan, whose actions were by no means
nroverbal for peace and goodwill towards
his fellow-creatures makes the very blood
rim cold. If this had been the remark of
ooIy an insignificant and humble individual
like Bynum, we should not have noticed it;
but i, is part and parcel Of the designating
spirit which pervades The party In every
norton Of the country where Loco-focoism is
strong, we see that hideous monster infdeiity
rearing his head and seeking to overthrow
all the long cherished institutions by which
society has been upheld. The sacred obliga-
ton Of marriage has been reviled by the
Wuiehis' and the Owens, the former of
whom dlshonored her sex by mixing with
brawling disorganizers, and lecturing in favor
Of Van Buren, and his policy, while the latter
il the cherished candidate of the Globe for
election to the United States Congress. We
know not how Tar the nnbridled licence Of
this party recklessness may lead, if not
checked by wholesome restraint. We will
venture the prophecy, however, that unless
entirely pu, down by ousting the party now
in mower, tina. infdeli,y, agrarianism, and
their attendant evils will triumph over reii-
zion and good order, and make the country a.
periec, Pandemonium, instead Of leaving it
the abode Of the peaceful and happy as 1t
was wont to be-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

Quandary.--A few nights ago a sailor, pretty
considerably damaged" was picked up in the
stree, by the Charles and deposited for comfort and
safe excepting, in the watch house. The next day
il was evident he not In a suitable state OF body
or mind TO undergo the operation Of policeing, and
accordingly was handed over TO the hospital. Alter
remaining there dav or two, he began gradually
To open his eyes, examine bis whereabouts, and see
If he was here or elsewhere !" having satisfied
himself he was alive, and somerhcre, he began to
experiment with his tongue, and finding that would
move he said he felt better, and should like 10 be
directed 10 Fult street, but being told there was no
such street 10 New Bedford, he asked, 10 great
Arrangement, If he was not in New York; On be-
ing informed that be was actually in New Bedford,
and no mistake, he " allowed that according TO his
reckoning he ought 10 be in New York at any rate,
for he never lel TO his knowledge and he certainly
went over 10 The city, from the Navy Yard at Brook
lyn, 10 celebrate Independence" but having got
TOO much by the head, and finding good muddy bot
TOM he came 10 anchor. He has no knowledge OF
any thing thai transpired afterwards, except that
Coroners inquest called to inquire how he came
to his DEATH. He wants 10 be informed, as soon 40
convenient, whatthe jury broughtin, lhai pc my
know what is to be done nex, for at presen. nc u g.
know whether he was here for dssecioh' " Ava
a whaleman.--Nep Bedford Regta~
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

The conduct Of the President of the Unit
ed States in securing the country upon an
eeconeering campaign, meets with just re-
buke in every quarter Of the Republic, North,
South, East and West. We scarcely open
a paper that does not make some severe,
though just comment on such a proceeding.
The Raleigh Star very appropriately asks !:
Can the yirtuot.s and honorable yeomanry
OF this country support the man, whose selfish
and uNbrdled ambition leads him to such
gross and indicate attempts to fasten him
sell and his ruinous policy upon the country!
Can they give countenance to President,
~h0' 10 accomplish his political designs, will
'll"s disgrace himself, his station and his
country? :"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24
From the N. r. Express.
MR.. VAN BUREN,S BOARD BILL.

Tho Albany Evening Journal asks, can il be posi-
BILE that Mr. Van Buren, allowed the people to pay his
tavern bill in New York Incredible as il may seem
still j. is fact, We copy the remarks Of the Journal:
Can this be possible Does Mr. Van Buren with
salary OF 25 900 year. allow the people 10 pay his
Tavern Bills! Six hundred and seventy 1--we dollars
paid by the people for the support OF The President
Tavern six days! This 10 Royalty instead Of Re-
publcsnism. II the people are to be taxed for such
purposes. let hear more OF our Repubcanism. If
President who receives Twenty Five thousand Dol
lars year from the Treasury, cannot afford to pay his
own Tavern bills, he had better not travel Or il such
bills must be paid by Others let il be done by subscIp
ton. The Treasury ought not to be drawn upon 70
paw the expenses Of political entertainment at Ta
vern. This $675 was expended in Dinners, Wines,
Segars, &c for Edmonds, Slamm Refill, and their de-
magogue associates That money expended for snch
purpose should be drawn from the people, is an out
rage for which this country unprepared II the Pre-
sdent Of the United States, his political tour chooses
10 live at the rate Of hundred dollars day, let MIN
in the name of decacy aud deccncy. pay his Ia
Bills There is personal dishonor, after running
such score ata Tavern in making the people foot the
Bill
We have no doubt Of the truth of the fact.
Mr.. Van Buren, was never known to pay out
his own money when he could help it.
His talented young friends" and all politi-
cal friends, aye, and other friends, are re-
warded through the public Purse--and could
the people Of this country know how the
public Treasury is made to pander to the will
Of himself and others of his cabinet, they
would shrink aghast from the corruption SO
everywhere apparent. If faithful and i'm
partial history Of this and the preceding ad-
minisrraton should be published to the world,
the simple truth would -as,onish more than
fiction.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

If the facts set forth in the Red River pa
pers, in relation to the murder Of Mr.. Moore,
be true, the hea, lest penalty Of The law should
fall upon him, the assassin. What must be
the state Of society where men could coldly
look on and see murderer deliberately effect
his hellsh purpose, without any effort on
their part to prevent it save BY iniercession'?
Murder Of Moors-We have before 10 the Red Ri
! yer Wing, detailing the circumstances attending this
most atrocious murder. Il appears that Moore never
refused fight Holsten Seventeen days after Moore
had refused fight him. and offered to his second,
Hostein, the murder took place. Il is stated in the
Wing that Hosren was usaed to execute the bloody
decd by persons high in authority and society II SO,
there be measure Of punishment too great for
such men. But 10 the death Of poor Moore.
On the morning Of the 81 Of July, Moore was re-
turning from the country To town as was his custom,
when he stopped in front Of the ferry house on The
| river bank, opposite Alexandria. While there,
Hostein who had been concealed in the house since
early in the morning, rushed out and called upon
Moore 10 beg for his life or he would kill him.
Moore drew himself up at full length, folded his
arms across his breast, and told Holstein that he
would not beg for his life, but that Hosein might
shoot him, as he had him (Moore) in his power.
Ihereupon he snapped the double barrelled gun at
Moore. Some one ntercedng, Holsiein threw down
I .he gun dhu Drew duelilng piStol tndt hdu peeh
loaned him for the occasion, and again babe Moore
to beg for his life. Mi. Moore, maintaining his
position, said, 81 will not beg for my Lille. have
never refused 10 give you the satisfaction that honor
requires; bul am in your power.--shool f. The
murderer shot, and Moore fell; the ball piercing the
abdomen, and ascending the spine. Holstein forth
with mounted the horse that was ready for him and
fled. Moore died the same evening in the most ex-
circulating pain, but having his senses TO the last
When told that he could not live he said, do not
fear death, boys; have lived wing, and die
whig!' AT the head OF his journal stood the cpl
graph. Liberty Of the press IS the air we breathe
| without il We die" Could poor Moore have
fale? The parish Of Rapides is in great state Of
excitement at this outrageous act. No mans life
will be safe unless the murderer be arrested.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

Inc Abingdon Statesman says, In look
'"s over the toasts given at the various places
u 'Al' State, where the 4th was celebrated,
We were led to believe that large majority of
"e people go heart and hand with Rives."
ms Is as it should be; who could Virginia
"''a'n with more propriety than her gifted
'"a distinguished son. The bad attempts
"''ae by the administration to prescribe and
y r'' MN down, should rally in his favor every
J. "s'n'an' not wholly lost to the dignity Of his
btnh-rght
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

our letters from Virginia are Of the most
''eet'ng character in relation to the growing
POPULARITY of Mr.. Rives. Even the " Inn
r,'''ocaoIes," as they are called, are losing
u ~e'' original asperity, and begin to consider
"'' an enlightened statesman, and, that he
SOo'd be particularly useful in aiding to over
"'o" The present administration, which is in
easing in corruption every day that it retains
fspower.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

Fatal Accident-An Sunday last as party from
Alexandria were going TO the Little Falls on plea
sure excursion, IN the small steamboa; Union, which
was formerly used as ferry boat 10 convey horses
and passengers from Alexandria to the opposite
shore, one of the company, Mi. Griffith, gunsnilh
of ALEXANDRIA, left the boat for the purp Sc OF bath
ing, and was unfortunately drowned His body, we
understand, was found yesterday near the Chain
bridge, and taken to Alexandria for Intern nt--B
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

\, ne criminal prosecution Of Mr.. Gibson, of
i, i've" Orleans, editor of the American, for a
II'''' has created good deal Of excitement.
t = Cannonge has given the opinion Of the
court at some length, that the defendant in a
''ulinal prosecution for libel, could not give
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24

We have received the FIRST number Of the Mer
chants Magazine and Commercial Review. This
work is replete with every species Of useful infor
nation to The merchant, trader, and broker, ant
cannot we think fail TO be literally encouraged.
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Among the new books 10 be found at the store o
that enierprising bookseller, MIR. F. Tayior-we
notice the 18th number Of the Incompatible Nick
leby; new novel in two volumes, entitled Solo
mon Seesaw, and the Second Series Of Lady Char
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The Marine Band.-To avoid an interference
with other occasional arrangements, the Marine
Band will hereafter attend at the Capitol on Tuesday
and Friday evenings instead Of those evenings
heretofore staied.--Nat. Int.
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the truth 10 evidence under the law Of Lou.
isiana. The result, however. was. that the
jury could NOT agree. and was discharged.
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and lean Of madam earth The view extends on
south until the plains meet the horizon, and on the
north until the lofty peaks and unequal swells Of the
Blue Ridge are lost in their azure hue" Char
loesville and the University dot the scene on the
west.
The presen, proprietor of Monticello and its 200
acres, is Capt Levy, of the U. s. Navy, a gen.
lleman Of Jewish descent and man of competence.
Mr. Jefferson, leaving his estate involved, il was
sold 10 gentleman from whom Capt Levy pur-
chased It, as is said, for 80 500! We have heard it
mentioned that, MIR. Jefferson expended on Month
cello $4,000 The buildings are considerably de-
cayed, and there is very liule indictment to keep
such an establishment in complete repair. Capt.
Levy is at sea but we we're politely received and
Hospitality entertained although the small family
had lust been afflicted BY the death of one of its
members-Capt. Levy's mother.
II is estimated that about 900 persons visit
Monticello in the course Of each year.
TIE Uaipersityof Virginia Is mile or two west
of Charlottesville, on the road to the Springs Its
plan is unique. Its buildings are situated on three
sides of grassy paraelogram, and consists OF
large and prominent rotunda at its northern extremi-
ty and of ten dwellings for professors, connected by
low colonades, with single rooms for students, ex-
tending along on the east and west. From each
building, therefore, the front Of every other may be
seen, and almost every one is distinguished by
lums of dlfee n architecture. There are nine pro-
fessors one Of whom is periodically chosen chair
man Of the faculty. To each professor is assigned
distinct departments, an inducement 10 their exer-
tion is presented by their emoluments being some
what dependent upon the number Of students they
attract Each student is required 10 graduate In .