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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-01-24

FRENCH LEssoNs.-Mons. ABADIE, pupil Of
the Normal school in Paris. has the honor TO inform
the Ladies' and GeniIenen this city, Georgetown and
Alexandria, that he continues give lessons IN his on
naive language, al his rooms, private families
academies, at a moderate price, which will he reducea "
those formed in classes, according 10 the number .
Evening school will be open from TIL = ana io"
tall 10 o'clock, p. M. ,p..n
Apply DR.. Watkin'slcorner Of street ana
syvana Avenue or Fossetts, lately MIS- Le'ou"o
opposite Gads,y's Hotel u t...nch n
Abadie's French Grammar and Course q n..'e"
teratre or sale IN all the book stores In THIS cry
aug 22-2aSf
NEW woRKs.-Elen Granville; a novel oy a'ady
In OF rank, in vols 49,.
,,.,fonned Nv Jan.s Alexander, X. l.. s. in 2 vols.
Ale Just received, for sale ly
=. TAYLOR,
Or for circulation among the suhscrhsrs "a the Wayery
Circulating Library. Immediately Fast OF Gsdslys.
Also just received Miss Landons poet:cal works com
plete IN volume nov -
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

No further particulars Of the Bank fraud has reached
u.s. except that $500 shares of the Schuylkil bank were
issued frauduIentiy. 1t is said that Lewis has made
over his oi'ery to the Bank Oilers say, that the
whole property of the Bank transferred some time
Stree to an institution in Philadelphia. Private letters
received here place fraud ,wo millions We SUBJ
join the following from New York paper.
1.-THE whole of this matter W. understand to be
this. The Schuykl Bank was ngeh, of the Bank of
Kentucky the hooks of transfer there, and il. fact
the Bank was mos, of il owned in Philadelphia. The
>chnykiii Bank hud become embarrassed and wanted
money. The raahiest way which he|hit upon to
relieve the Schuylkill Bank, to sell Kentucky
Faux Stock, which could of he manufactured to
any extent. he stock was accordingly manufactured
and sold until thu amount was emo nous. During the
process, the President of the Bank retired, and the
Cashmr, Mr Lewis, was recently lnnle President; 50
recently, that he is called Cashier and the retired Pres
idtnt is spoken Of as President Since the explosion,
the vh"le affair falls the Cashier, who has male
nothing by the fraud. He has only been the clerk of
the affair, and paid o the moneys into the Bank YET
n7hod. knows my Thing about it, The President saws
he knew nothing about it, aud SO the Board all saw
The Bank rnSed near million Of nllas by fraud, hut
tho proper controllers If the Bank, dear innocents
knew nothing about H."
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
House of Representatives.


f. DEC. l9.-Mr Johnson moved for the appointment, Of
acommit,ee to join with on the par, Of the Senate
to wait on tho President and state that Congress was
ready TO receive any comnun,ca j IN ON him OF Exc
cutve character. The motion decided b. the chair
to be out Of order The question of swcarng the New
jersey members was further debated by Mr.. Barnard
and Mr.. Rayner. The latter administered wholesome
rebuke to the trailor state rights Of s. Corolino-
MIR. Vanderpoel moved to lay Mr. Wise's resolution on
the table, but withdrew it after dhate and great
confusion. Mr. Wise next got the floor and yielded it
TO Mr. Sheppard Of North Carolina who informed the
house that he had changed his opinions and would vote
to exclude slessrs. Aycrigg g. Co. Mr.. Thompson, OF
South Carolina scored The gentleman f,r his incon~is-
sency. Mr.. Wise then addressed the House. He did
not spare Mr. Rhe't for his late change Of POSITION and
Mr.. Wre snd that this deseron state rights by these
two members would exclud. Avcrigg and associates,
and that the vote would stand ll9 to 49, IL Kempshall
and Hawes could be present. For the principles thus
advanced by the party in destroying the cornpo-
sion Of the House, and for The pat they had acted in
this NATTER this Congress ought to la called The
Pump CONGRESS.
as its history resembed tina, Of tho Rump Parliament.
The previous question being called, Mr.. W. c. johnson
rose TO point Of oruer The chair decided against
him. whereupon he appealed from the decision and
maintained that The speaker bound to stand by the
Constitution, and swear in the Jersey delegation.
long debnte ensued this point, and Mr. Albums got the
floor. when the House ajdhrned.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
Further from, 1Untunnnrns.

The Sam. Houston, schooner, arrived Yesterday from
Aatasordn brings further intelligence ufthe fall of Mat.
am"ras. TWAS stated that Ross word to the cit.
z's OF Mataoras that the city would he pillaycd and
advised them 10 take whut vau"bles they could and BE-
on. WherenPon, greater part of til inhabitants took
the hint and when about mile from the town, the
cu'acade was surrounded by the ossailan,s aud caps
tmed.
The Matngorta Bulletin however, gives The follow
ing version Of the ,atier.
by the arrival of the scl,r Maria Tucker, mnser
FROM Laboee", lvnIn that two genrmrn arrived in
Texana on the 18th, direct from the Rio Grane, who
stale that Matamoras has fallen into the hands of The
Federas's after acton of three days. in wh rta,
many were killed on both sides, among whom were six
~ Ame'i ans From knowledge of the state of at
fairs there have confidence in the truth of the report
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

Look at the composition Of the Committees of the
Senate All the t'Ient Of lint body nullifod by ma
lonty of palace slaves rendy with cringins knee to
obey the ordars of,heir maser
On Foreign Rela,ions-tuchannn, Chairman ;NIessrs
Clay, Roane Allen and Bro~n. Tho last three la, .
40 minds of their own.
On Finance-Wright, Chnir,.an; Messrs. Benton
Hubbard, Nicholas and Webster. Hubbard is more
mouthpisce Of Benton.
On Public -ands-Waker. Chairman; Fuller, Clay
Of Ala. P'entss and Norvell. Omit Prentiss-aud III.
rest are-wo,se than nothing.
On the l7th, Mr.. Wright gave he should at an
early day bring in bill providing for the safe keeping
of the public monies.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
Political.

The Rev Francis Scott, loco foco run last year
against Mr. Speaker Hunter, Wing, and Hunter lcu,
him to L. This settles the question Of MIR. HIS poll.
tics.
Gen. Harrison received his first military commission
from Gen. Washington, and through long life has
never dsgraced so high proof of the esteem of the
Father of his Country.
Gen. Harrison and Gov. Tyler, are both natives of
old Charles City. Old Virginia is destined 10 regain
the scrpue Of empire
The Salt River Journal, in NIissouri has been mrs
chased by two Locos, who, wisely, have resolved upon
administering doses If conson'ion thus early TO the
host of his friends destined he rowrd IN ,hther in
1870.
The ieonun weekly political journal, ha. been
started by the Editors ofthe Richmond Whig for the
purpose Of dfilsng correct information.
Mr.. Hidreth, of Boston, has published already an
excellent life Of Gen. Harrison in 29O paees II sbopd
he in every bndy's hands.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
Our Chronicle.

Bailey, Of the murdsrers of the Wright family in
Arkansas, has been taken.
The house of lnn1hdn l. Bennett, of Nachcz, was
robhsd on the 9Th of$2, 900 in specie.
The Potomac so low the 18th that the whole
bottom of the river was bare ut the Alexandria bridge
excep, 80 feet Of the channel.
The Boston and Portland Rail Road is rapidly pro.
crossing. The viaduct the Merri,nack is done.
Winer's Idoms of the Greek Testament, have been
translated from the German.
church has been destroyed in Wocott county, Conn.,
by those opposed to the aboonists
national SILK convention has been held in Wasl,-
ington. Great zeal displayed.
wild child, four feet high and covered with hair
has been found in Michigan. Itcnnnot talk.
Col. Worth has gone to the Michigan frontier to be
ready in case Of Canada disturbances.
The st. Lawrence open the 18th. On the
day the last of The 225 boat, get through the Erie
Canal.
general congress- Of nations 10 proven, wars and
preserve peace, is advocated by people the North
On the l7h lhany, fell three feet Deep The
Hielerbarak war is at end.
A government store ship to sail from N. Yo,k on
the Goth to meet the Exploring Expedition at O,alcite
The Ohio line ofbat.le ship at Gibraltar N.v l.
all well.
heavy fire broke out at Terre Hante on the 9Th
destroying property 10 the of several thousands
The entire mail from Madison, In. to Cincinnati. VIVA
stolen from hoard the Ben Franklin steamer on TN,
18th.
Mr.. David Wotlprer, of Philadelphia, cut his thro,,
on the Eth, having list his all speculation.
The state tax of New Jersey amounts to only $50ooo
per annum. She has no bonds in the rurket
Norris Locomotives all the go in GERMANY
e. Dnbney Brodie has he,n appointed ma al architect
OF Texas. No bet man.
The hreucl, in lie Chesapeake and Ohio canal j, 70.
parel.
In Baltimore, for the year ending Sd October, thew
had built 1918 tons of shipping 70 vessels being 70
than The year previous
Wheat is selling Mt GAINESVILLE Ohio, for forty cen,u
bushel.
On the l4,h, at Wheeling, there WIGS plenty Of water
and rising.
T. Sapring,on Of Baltimore, has run of after COM
hitting torgeriss to heavy amounts.
The scarlet fever is very fatal in Philadelphia among
children.
Remains Of Indian bodies have been found in New
Jersey, accompanied with guns. omuhaw Ks &c bearing
date 1866.
The Sheriff of p. Houllon wen, lately in pursu;, of
the British warden the Resook but the warden de.
camped. The British, had lbci cannon out at Grand
Falls receive the sheriff. wlo prudeulI,, did no, push
the matter.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The Louisnnnn has resumed, hut undar different
auspices, 'Ir Wagner h withdrawn from the English
Editorial Department., and we informed who is
to have charge oft His ready and able pen will be
missed by the democratic PARTY.
Mr. h"ron informs his subs rhers very candidy tina,
the s'rices economy possible will alone enable him to
continue the rnprr, and to this end he will find himself
under tn" necessity of curtaing the usual quantity Of
reading matter.
This acknowledgment, the rart of the proprietor
Of this democratic organ induces the inference tina,
the party are poor TINT they not linked -
grther with that tsnncity for Which they formerly
remarkable The truth i, We luve other reasons,
beside it, t" believe that the party in this city is on the
verge OF dissolution.
We should he sorry, however that paper, hi,hcroo
well conducted should stop for there would be hut
e pleasure or glory for to triumph, where we had
no TO contend against
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

slJ Yesterday some poor creature. VINO wsned 10
ven, his spleen uponone whom he haled but dared not
yace inserted forged advertiser ent in the Bulletin
copied below, II is certainly a mean and dirty trick
that any fnoi s,ight plny-that no gentleman would
% guilty o-evncing both lack of se.,se and lack OF
tunsage.-BHle,in, 21ti, inst y
SitU REWARD
.kkNiIE ab.vr eAad will be paid for information tina,
lead - the conviction Of The persuu or prr.
~. sireed an advertisement, 10 he inserted in the
nssrn. \ a,nnerciul Bulletin, OF tho 9i nsta M.
ne,sn :. ~ he s.scril md entered inc cnr,art
n Fcrrav IA ~, g a,r.u ard 1tlers. under hs stye
or ne business of pasg-no sue sp,.cioa sn .yns
M n.LIhe undersigned ta'es ,bisoerorturr, of in.
Of ayAnd. ~. ept with hi btott,ef. "a - '1'''se =
sAAuEi. Z. FoRt3AY Y. ~ Mag asine >.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The editors of a New York and Philadelphia paper
are quareng about herrings. One sa that they have
wings and the other denies it fla ~. Chandler of the
U. >. Gazette comes in between the comba.an,s and
decides that these fab have legs. He produces tls
following authority from an old song {:
Ny Aunty. abe fell me with all that was fat.
9TH: legs Of herring, the wing Of cat"
This settled the question, and the tsruan,a have moi
been heard from since,
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The LAST CHANcE.-Do not forget that the first
class of Caldwell, Oukry 4 Prichard's Grand Real
Estate Lottery, draws this evening the 81. Charles
Exchange. Purchase your tickets, hilst it is vel,
time. Ten Dollars spent in n ticket this day. may
make poor man rich 10 night. Only think If you
gain the Cunp Street Theatre, or one Of those FIVE
large brick houses All the prizes are not yet sold-
Call at the corner Of ST. Charles and Cnna Streets the
fountain head of luck.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
Severe Galc-L u,s ofLife.

I'm tn" 18Th, N. E. snow storm began at Bost n
emily in the morning, and blew with great fury, nearly
oil day. Towards night it increased to frigh.fu hur-
rcane. Immense damage was done to the shipping in
po' At Glnuest there sixty sail in The outer
''arbor when the gale began, Of these twenty were
driven ashore. Seventeen dead bodies were washed IN
on the beach. At Salem, NIarbehead, and Portsmouth,
N. H. the gale did great damage. So far as heard
frm there have been twenty nine persons lost. Chin.
ne!s, houses, &c. we're blown down in grea, abun.
dance.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
MONEY MAR X EFT.
TauE AsxalcAs prr,os, \. ..

rauE AsxaicAS prricv, no.
Monday, dec. 80 s Pa
This has been Fat day in the cotton market. Not
nn's than leaO bag we're sold and they at fill ds.
cl;ns q # cent The arrivals vera very light
Eapovts 1858 bags. Sales Of Aour II Is 500 bar
rels. f Nj ~
Tho malls from N York to the 18th give rather a
eoomy account Of the market. U. 5. Bank shares 76.
Bank Stock S., owing to no ,illainy Of Mr..
Lswts' There is gfeat datruseof res beginning 10
show itself both ID PhiladelphiA and New York. No
Bank az man knows how and where lie stands Tor al,
confidence seerns q he under nined Exchange on
England ia rated a 1904 and on New Orleans !, to
81 Weolis" goods TO the value Of II million. have
bsfn seat back 70 England, owing to the low,ess Of
prieea. Bickae states tina, tho Bank, Of Pb;,..,n,.
will shortly resume. Tile amour, OF specie sent GU, in
the liverpool, was
Silver, $3.50 loOe4s,a
Gold, osoo
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

Mr.. Hunters great grandfather was author the FIRST
aondgem+ Mt ofthe Virginia laws, and 80 good Wing
'' ne forbid hia son, culonelinthe British Army, on
return from Europe, TO enter his house, until he
signed the office Of stamp master. Mr. Hunter has been
twice chosen I, Congress as WRIo. He differs from
the Wtg party only on the subject of National Bank
as the fiscal ngant Of the Government John Mercer
marlborough was Mr.. Hunters great grandfather
James Mercer andJ. Francis Mercer Of his uncles
were in the continental Congress. John F. Mercer
Janes NJ. Garne,i, and Robert s. Garne,t his uncles
hnve been members Of Congress since 1885, Mr.. Hun.
ter IL young man Of fine education, practical good
sense and great frmnes of character.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The loo" f'cos are evidently in great quonlary.-
They cannot understand Mr. Clay, and they do no,
see how is, that party unite tor the sake Of high
and holy princple Gen. Harrison as man. "A gene
raj and statesman, presents invuncrable front to
their MISSILES anil they ready to give up in utter
despair. The Great Globe j. silent as DEATH and the
late defeat of the party in the election of Speaker they
feel, is the kne Of ull their hopes Poor fellows!
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The bill 10 impose Quarantine Of one hundred days
on I'LL the vessels from Mainc comm: into fine ports Of
Georgia, with other penalties, has passed the
Legislature of,hat State. This realia,ory act has been
brought about by The folly of,he Northern States in de.
claring that slaves not property.
The ILL to allow the Central Bank of Georgia to
food the s'ue with FIVE millions Of paper biased upon
no capital. has passed. houses, and only wants the
Governors sanction.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

BEAUTIFUL PIcruRE.-The Circassiun Slave, by
MIR. James Thompson, is now exhibiting, No. 80 Camp
street. 1t represents beautiful woman recIlnng on
halusr"de, just from the bath. She percei,es IL Nv
caught iii the meshes of SPIDER and in ,ha, of the
insect prisoner contamplates her fate. The con
certion Of this picture is happy one, and the execution
is worthy Of muster.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The loc"s are abusing Gen. Harrison because he is
poor because he honestly accounted for every dol.
lar OF the public money, because lie is clerk of the
Court OF Common Pleas aud honestly earns his Twin.
because he can drink hard cider instead Of champagne
and lives in cabin. The people will settle these
fellows who Gun abuse patriot FIR such things.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The U. 5. Bank has hnf million Of notes endorsed.
wchdraw per interest for three months. and Il
presented for payment and refused after tina, pe5od the
governor can issue his Injunction AID close the doors.
Rumor says that more Levses TO be found in Phila
delpha.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

Grtat O1.-One of the largest oxen ever seen in This
section Il the country, was through the streets
On Sunday by the butchers Of st. Mar,s Market I,e
Is most beautiful and very gentle animal, near six
feet high, and at least three feet through the shouers
1t is estimated that he will weigh 10 pounds. He win
be slaughtered ready for sale the 9th Of Jsuu,rx
Portions of tho beef can be served a, stall &c. ST. MARY,
Market.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

ihr papers far aud near hail the rising stars Of Har-
risen and Tyler. Old Vrgina,-never tire! But, TO-
another star has risen in the old domnion-a speaker
speaker-who will slime with bright light upon the
corrupt departments Of the government. Hail. brigh,
stars ali!
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

Tho bill Of pains and penalties upon the banks in
South Carolina have been given the by. The bill
TO order the advance its bonds to The great
Cincinnati Railway Company for six hundred thousand
dollars, is law The Legislatures both of South Ca
fo'ns I'D Georgia, have adjourned.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

Col. Johnson is to be ehelfea. A late meeting in
Nansenvond County, va resolved that Col. johnson
ought not and shal not rum but lint Polk he the
nan. We hope the Colonel will chow his tess to ,hs
dctaton. It'll slame to treat the Tecumseh killer
so cavalierly! Il
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The Columbia Telescope is dead. This is an ori
nous sign for stnte rights few more attempt. 10 bio
independent states of The Union will pu. an end to al
state rights, especially when such traitors are found If
the ranks ms Sheppard Rhet SEQ.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

Last week gang ola dozen coun,crfters was taken
!" in the very oct If altering dollar bank
Il" 'renns bills to 100 notes. The feliows were aged
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31

The steam boat Arrow sunk above Baton Rome n,;,
be rnsed by the fixed air balloons, The inventors .v.
gone up for that purpose. The Arrow has specie in her
hnll. Wv al '''
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
LANGUAGES

LANGUAGES.
ntEGO MORPHY having given up his Academy,
- viii devote al his time and attention to giving
private lessons in FRENCH, SPANISH md ENG
LISH and to making tran actions Of all kinds Of docu
men!s in FRENCH, SPANISH, ENGl ISH, ITALIAN
and PORTUGUESE. Office IA St. Charles street. or
Apply al NO. Charities st. d'i-lw
CHINA GLASS AND EARTTIENWARE.
TNHE subscriber has Just received per 81, . Don.
Il mark, New Hampshire, Lyons, and other re- .
cent arrivals from Liverpool.
loO packages China ware, consisting of plain
"h'te ava painted dinner services with desert set
to match; green and gold, pink and gold, maroon
ana gold, landscape and goId tea and coffee sets,
latest London patterns B .cchanaan, Tam O'Shan
tor, tiuntsmnn and Now Orleans patterned pitchers,
fruit 'skets, four vases candle sticks ink stands.
pen trays, &c. &c.
GLASSWARE,
Consisting Of rich cut English decantcr,, pitchers,
centre bowls, fruit and preserve dishes, butter ad
sugar dishes, flo cut salt stands tumbcrs, wines,
c"rdlns. iomonades, chn'npagnes, clurets. and old
mock glasses, with a superior stock of plain and
moulded glassware.
EARTHENWARE
oou crates L 'r1hcnwarn, consisting of blue, brown
PINK. black, green and silver printed warc now
patterns; painted, mocho, edged and cream cold
wear with variety Of other articles in tho limo sc.
'ec:ed expressly for this and the Western market
VIII DO sold OH the most accommodating terms, by
Il q Chm MBERLlN,
COL As Old levcc st
W ,TER JARS AND WINE BOT'rLES.-
m WATER JARS, large size: 200 gross
Il wv superior clarnl wine bottles f,r sale by
J G CHAMBERLIN,
DBL As Old L"vce IT
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
Rernpitulntion Of rotes giren for Speokc, of "a
House Of Rcpresenkatires 20h Concress first xiou

Mr.. n. W. r. HUNTER, having received n majority
o. the whole numb"r Of votes on the eleventh, vote, was
declared duly elected.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
ioTTER s.

'lNHE Following Institutions Citizens Bank Of Lou
siana; Union Bank of Louisiana; New Orleans
posts amt certificates Of one hundred d,,lnvs and
upwards, I" remain the d. Of the Dcpos,,os IN
wh'c ,rIifcutes, the subscribers will deliver Tickets
~ ~, the GRIND iteu Estate Undergraduates Arcade,
Bishops Hotel, &C.
SCHMIDT 4 HAMILTON.
under the Verandah, opposite E Johns l. Co
Sut; k.u
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
OFFICE OF THE FIREMEN'S INSURANCE
~ COMPANY.

OFFICE OF THE FIREMEN'S INSURANCE
COMPANY.
New Orleans December TO- 1889,
TIME Stockholders of this institution ars hereby no.
Il tilted, that The, extra dividend Of per cent de-.
elared on the lst Of october, will be paid 10 them or
sheir legal representatives, after this date,
b, order Of the Board,
dill - TRACY, Secretary.
BUREAU DINsURANCE DE LAICoMPAGNIE
DIES POMPJERS.
La Nouyelie Orleans, le 10 Decembrs, 1892
ES Souscriprurs de ceie institution sobt us
IL qu'un dividend plus de sur cent, t.e declare
sur IL Ter duciobrs ct serapaye eux GU leur repre-
eansans, apresc ei,e da,e
~ lar ordre des Directeurs,
T. /. Tracy, Secretairs
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-12-31
ENGLISH A N

ENGLISH LAMA As.
TIME subscriber has received per New Hamp.
l. shire. from Liverpool, splendid assortment
lamps, consisting, Of astral, mantle, parlor Icns-
pherc, suspending reading and signal lamps. with
variety Of other lamps, which, will DO sold at a
small advance for cash city paper by
Il e MBERLIN,
Dbl 0,I I