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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION.

We are pleased 10 see that, the citizens of Phiia-
delpha are taking measures promptly 10 raise suf-
icien to build steam ship of the largest class,
to ply between that port and England. Not only is
Philadelphia deeply interested in successful ac-
complshment of the undertaking, but the whole
country also, and particularly the great cotton produ
cling States.
About have million dollars, ii is stated, will be
required one hundred thousand dollars Of which
has been subscribed by the Bank Of the United
States. This is credi.abte TO that institution and
those who direct its affairs.
We are always ready 10 award merit where il is
due, as TO pass censure where We consider It de-
served; and accordingly cannot withhold the need
OF appreciation 10 the public spirit and great libera
ty which have characterized Mr.. BppLE and the
Bank OF the United States, in literally contributing
to carry out and support works of public interest
and Importance.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

The following elections have taken place to fill
the seats becoming vacant the 18th of March, 1889
for the term of six years from that date:
Thomas H Benton, (Adm.) Of Mo. reelected
Ephraim II. Foster, wv of Tenn, vice Grundy,
Administration.
VIM D. Merrick, (W } of Md, reelected
Benjamin Tappan, (Adm) of Ohio, vice Morris,
Administration.
Nathan F. Dixon, (W) of R. l., vice Robbins,
Wing.
John Henderson, (w.) of Miss. vice Tro,,er,
Administration
VIM. w. Ellsworth, (W) Of Conn, vice Miles,
Administration.
Samuel L. Southland, (W.) Of N. J., reelected.
Albert S. White, (W.) of Ind, vice Upton, Semi
Conservative
Daniel Webster, wv } of Mass, reelected
Reuel Williams, (Adm.) Of Me- vice Shepley, Ad-
mniStration.
(W.)o VI, Swift, Wing.
Being substitute of Wings and Administra-
ton men, for Wings Administration men. A
gain of Wings.
Elections for Senators whose terms expire on the
4th of March, 1889, are yet to take place in,
Delaware, in place Of Bayard, Wing.
Michigan, Lyon, Administration.
Pennsylvania, :" McKean Conservative.
Virginia, Rives Conservative
New York. Tallmadge, Conservative
The Legislatures of three Of the above States are
Wing and Conservative, one Administration, and
one doubtful.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
COMMUNICATIONS.
FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.
To The Hon Richard M johnson,
Vice President of the United States.

...#. FOR THE MADlsoNIAN.
To the Hon. Richard M johnson,
Vice President Of the United States:
Having ever regarded you as patriot both indie
pendent and just, 1t has not been without feelings of
surprise that have been daily witness of what
understand is done under your special permission
l refer to the admission Of the editor Of the Globe,
and two of the Presidents sons on the floor OF the
Senate, in direct violation Of the rule which have
seen recently published
am a daily attendant on the debates OF the Sc
nate. am willing to 60 into the galleries where
others than those whom the rule admits on the floor
60 They hold public stations, or have rendered
services to their country that gives them just claim
TO be thus distinguished with the privilege. But
what claim has the editor of the Globe or the Pres-
dents sons (bayond his private Secretary to this
privilege and distinction? None whatever. The
sons Of the President are gentlemen certainly: but
who can say as much for the editor Of The Globe
We have no privileged classes in this country
Our Constitution and form Of Government forbids it,
Such in violation Of Republican principles; yet
are led TO infer that because one individual owns
type, which are used 10 print the views Of the Pres
dent, and two others who can boast that their sire
fills the Chief Executive chair of the State, you
slider them entitled to privileges which denied TO
the rest of your fellow citizens 1t is thus an order
of mobility is created.
There is not a single American whose blood does
not boil with indignation, in witnessing, as We do
almost daily those whose heads are silvered over
with the frosts of more than seventy winters who
have she'd their blood in lighting the battles oftreir
country and are worn down with infrmties, left 10
find place in the galleries If they can, TO be able 10
listen TO an intellectual entertainment, while the
princes Tie blood and the upslart arrogant editor of
the Globe, admitted 10 all the privileges and COM
forts of grave Senators2
Every true Republican American must feel de-
graded TO witness this submission power. wish
not to wound your feelings bat should consider
myself unworthy to be called an American freeman,
II | did not raise my voice 10 arrest and pat down
this beginning, to raise up and establish a pripi
legged ordcr.
Most sincerely do hope that this appe N to your
American Rcpublicanism-to your hostility to no
by, privileged orders, and to dividing society into
patrieian and pleban classes, will induce you to re-
woke the indulgence given in favor oil the indivi-
duals referred to, and thereby prevent you again
hearing from NERvA.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
RAILROADS., AND RAILROAD
TRAVELLING.

Next to the application Of steam TO propeling
boats the establishment Of railroads the most impor-
tant Of modern inventions The rapidity of travel
ling the Ia each other in which distant places
are brought through the annihiation Of space, the
swftness with which commercial information is
transmitted and inlerchanged, and the comfort which
travellers enjoy through the means Of this mode Of
conveyance all bear testimony to its great impor-
| lance.
One ofthe most important links in the whole chain
Of railroad communication, is that, between Bati-
more and Philadelphia Now few hours accom-
plishes that which formerly occupied two days or
| more in performing at the imminent risk OF limb
and life
For this important change and improvement the
public are mainly indebted, We understand, to the
personal persevering exertions Of single indivi-
dual, MATTHEW NEwKIRK, Esq. Of Philadelphia, the
Presiden, of the Company.
Individuals who thus distinguish themselves in
carrying out great public Improvements uniting in
dividual comfort and convenience, as well as ma
iional benefit deserve more than passing notice
Mr.. Newkirk, we understand, was the architect
of his own fortune. A friend at our elbow, states
that, he knew him twenty years ago when he had
just commenced business the most limited scale.
BY his strict integrity correct dealings, untring in
dusry, united TO great enterprise and perseverance
| Mr.. Newkirk in a few years amasSed princely
fortune. 1t was then, Mr.. Newkirk saw that he
could render services TO his country Unlike most
others, who when they have acquired competency
invest It, and retire to live upon the income, Mr..
| Newkirk embarked considerable share of his for
tune in building the railroad from Philadelphia to
Baltimore He superintendent the stupendous I'M
dertaking himself; BY his example induced others
to contribute the necessary funds for completing the
work, and by his resolute perseverance overcame
| all obstacles.
| The great importance of this work was shown
few days since, in the inconvenience that was ex-
perienced here, by the irregularities and DELAYS of
the mail caused by the injury this rail road sustained
in the extraordinary freshet that occurred. Then
the vigorous activity Of Mr. Newkirk was again nut
in requisi'on. BY his personal superintendent, the
| damage was repaired in an almost incredible short
space OF time and regularity in the transmission Of
the mail and travelling again restored.
We do not intend this as mere idle panegyric to
Mr.. Newkirk. We do not even know him. We
| regard Mr. Newkrk, for the part which he has
| taken in the work OF which we have spoken, in the
light of public beneiactor, whose example is wor-
thy ofbeing initiated by others who aspire TO niche
in the temple of fame.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
CORRESPONDENTS.

New York, Feb 49, 1889.
DEAR SIR:-The meeting Of Conservatives held
on the l2h a, National Hail. to repudiate the acts OF
factous majority of the State Senate, in violating
their oahs of Office for the purpose Of defeating the
election of NATHANIEL P. TALLMApoE was large and
enthusiastic. But one feeling pervaded the whole
assemby-that of indignation at this high handed
measure. Edward Sandford and J. Prescott Hall,
Esqrs, addressed the meeting with ability and elo
.quence and you might have seen, had you been pre-
SENT the eyes Of the audience flash when the alluson
made to this attempt TO rampe on the rights and
outrage the feelings Of one whom the people delight
to honor. But there is redeeming spirit which will
a, the next election, consign number OF these re-
creant Legislators tohe solitude ofignomnious retire
ment. | was one OF those who predicted that the
Senate of the United States would make Martin Van
Buren, President by his rejection as Minister to En-.
gland, and have not doubt but the notorious eigh-
teen have laid the foundation Of Mr.. Tallmadge's
elevation 10 the Vice Presidency by their effort at
persecution. | never indeed knew more outrage
Gus contempt of the popular will than has been exhi-
bited in this matter. The election held last fall was
openly contested on the ground of either supporting
or opposing the Sub Treasury scheme
In this contest, Mr. Tallmadge took the field in
person, and majority oil eleren thousand votes Sns-
tanned his views and approved his conduct. MOI only
do these recreants refuse 10 recognise the authority
Of the people, but they absolutely, in spirit violate
their obligations as Senators to accomplish their
purpose Had they, in body, left the Chamber,
or being present, refused to answer when called on
for their nomination, it would not al all have aggra-
waited the offence.
They concerted together TO defeat the election Of
United States Senator and in the eye Of truth and
Justice are rebels against the laws which should go
ycrn their deliberations To do justice TO the few
decent supporters Of the administration in this city,
It is proper say tha, they universally condemn the
act, and unite in the opinion that ], gives death
blow TO all hope Of gaining the State before the Pres-
dental election.
Many Of those who have, during the last year
hesated to entirely come out from the party were
seen last night at the National Hall, and the o00"'
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

The bill for the relief of Mira B. Alexander, pass
ed the Senate on Wednesday, by The casting vote OF
the Vice President who prefaced his vote with some
remarks honorable alike to his feeling and his indie
peudence Mr.. WReHr, Of N. Y, had spoken Of
the great responsibility which would be imposed up
on the Chair, of setting precedents &C., which drew
from the gallant hero of the Thames, little Of the
old fire ofthe flint The Chancellor OF the Exchequer
woke up the wrong passenger" when he under
took to nimidate the old soldier into vote which
his conscience and his humanity would not sanction
The venerable and distinguished patriot Of Tennes
see. JcpGE WHITE also threw the weight Of his in
uepce in favor of the bill and addressed the Senate
with eloauenee and effect
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

DIED, on THURSDAY morning, about o'clock, a
Der, Of which he was Doorkeeper, Mr.. Enw.sn
WYER, aged about 81 years. He was In good health
apparently, up to the moment when while sneak -
10 Of the attendants Of The Senate he ielI and
Mr.. w. was native of Boston, (Mass.) he spent
the earlier years Of his manhood in the Navy, which
with a great deal Of subsequent travel, made him
known in many parts Of The world, and wherever
known his warm heart and gentemanly bearing
made him friends.
The Senate, as a mark Of respect for their de-
ceased officer passed resolution 10 adjourn al half
past o'clock yesterday afternoon TO attend his fu-
neral at his late lodgings on Pennsylvania avenue.
Int
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
u. S. SENATE.

The seats of the following Senators beco
in lS4l;
Bedford Brown, Of North Carolina.
John C. Calhoun, of South Carolina.
Thomas Clayton, Of Delaware.
John J. Crillenden, of Kentucky.
John Davis, of Massachusetts.
Henry Hubbard, OF New Hampshire.
VIM. r. King, OF Alabama.
Wilson Lumpkin, Of Georgia.
Nehemiah R. knight, of Rhode Island.
VIM. III. Roane, of Virginia.
Robert C. Nicholas, of Louisiana.
John M. Robinson, of Illinois.
John Ruggles, of Maine.
Robert J. Walker, of Mississippi.
Garret d. Wall, Of New Jersey.
Hugh L. White, of Tennessee.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

OF inc Loco-iocos was written in the dele rmined
counienancss Of the vast assemblage.
The Marine offices in this city have suffered Sc
vereIy by the gale in England, bat no. 10 The extent
which was supposed. As far as can learn there Is
no probability that over 100000 win be received
here by insurers. The bulk Of the eargoes was in
sured in England.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

AN error having occurred 10 our publication Of
the following notice. We republish d corrected.
MakRI.D, at Alexandria, on Tuesday evening
EMILY Tnomas Of 4. fs 1 Of this City, TO Miss
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

ADDRESS 10 the people of the U. s., and to the
members OF Congress in particular. On the civili-
za'ion ana Christian instruction Of the Aborigines
oil our country, BY Indiana meeting OF friends
held at Whitewater
Mr.. WILLIAMS Report to Legislature of Mary
and against imprisonment for debt
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
CONGRESS

Mr.. CALHOUN addressed the Senate Yesterday, in
opposi,ion TO Mr.. Criendens bill to prevent Execu-
tive interference in popular elections.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

We were happy to see Mr.. COFFIN, Of Ohio, who
has been i'll several weeks, so far recovered as TO
be in his seat in the House on Thursday.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
NIGHT ON THE OCEAN.

NIGHT ON THE OCEAN.
Night, thou art ever beautiful,
on mount, or vale, or plain,
when all the glowing landscape Owns
my still and gloomy reign;
ana when, in every leafy tree,
Is hushd the voice Of melody;
whilst man, with many cares Oppressed,
Wearied, seeks in slumber rest.
But when, oh Night thou dost preside
Der Oceans wave-and when
The stars attend thee, and the Moon
Thou art most lovely theal
The clouds that hover In the sky
The gentle zephyr's passing sigh
The dark-blue waiers--all combined,
Have charms to please the pensive mind.
III
And now on deep Allantic's breast,
To distant lands, ! sail;
Far DER the warry wilderness,
Night has unfurpd her VEIL
But allthe azure sky is bright
With stars unnumberd; and the light
OF yonder full-orbd Moon is cast,
In splendor, DER the Ocean vast'
Nv.
A few, but only pleasing, sounds
Now greet the list'ning carr
The whispering Of the passing breeze
The breaking waves, hear
Yet see! the clouds obscure the sky,
49, r. e, -. 4, L
The rain descends, the pillows roll,
And awe and terror seize The soul!
".
The sailor-boy, In haste, ascends
The tall and bending mast,
And sits, amid the swinging ropes,
Regardless OF the blast,
Till all the sails are furl'd again
He seeks the deck, DER which the main
Its foaming waves, each moment, throws
And yet he does not shrink from those
Oh! is there one who can, unmoyed,,
Upon the stormy Ocean gaze
Nor feel his heart in love dissolve
In gratitude and praise,
To Him who dwelleth in the skies
To Him who babe the waves arise!
Oh, COP! in Oceans storms, Isee
Thy power and thy majesty
'WILFREp
up Mtanlora, Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 3lst, 1885,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

viRorNrA-There was no election Of Senator on
Thursday. Mr.. Rives, on Wednesday, run up to
49, On Thursday, Mr.. Johnson was nominated, but
without success. II seems scarcely probable tina
there can be anyelection.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

Y.r See Dr. DUNcAN's letter on abolition COM
plete.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.

Present as Yesterday. "WEDNESDAY, feb. ~
On motion Of Mr. Johnson J. NEWT Steele, Esq, Of
MARYLAND, was admitted attorney and counsellor OF
this Court. ...
No SO VIM A. Bradley, plaintiff in error, rs
Steampacket Company. In errors to the Circuit Court
United States for Washington, ID. c. Mr.. Justice
Barbour delivered the opinion Of this Court reversing
the Judgment Of the said Circuit Court in this cause
with costs.
No 90 The United States, plaintiff, u.s. James E.
Hardyman. On a certificate Of division in opinion
from the Circuit Court United States for East Virginia
Mr. Justice Mclean delivered the opinion Of this Court
aimatsey all the points. ard ordered it to be so
certified to the said Circuit Co mt.
Exparte--n the matter of Duncan N. Herman. On
motion for mandamus to the Judge Of the District
Court United States for East Louisiana, requiring said
Judge TO restore the petitioner 10 the Office Of Clerk
Of said Court. Mr.. Justice Thompson delivered the
opinion OF the Court in this case oyerrulng the notion
and refusing to grant the mandanns prayed for.
Bank Of the Metropolis. The argument Of this cause
and concluded by Mr. Brent for the plaintiff in
No SO. VIM b. Stokes, plaintiff in error, Us. Francis
w. Satonstall This cause submitted to the con-
sderaton Of this Court the record by Mr.. Johnson
of counsel for the defendant in error
No. s. John Walker, appellant, rs George Parker
ct al This cause was argued by Messrs. Brent and
Key for the appellant and by Mr. Bradley for the APP
pellees.
No. ST. VIM. B. Bend, plaintiff, rs Jesse Hoyt,
U.S) The argument Of this cause was commenced
by Mr. Attorney General for the defendant.
Adjourned till tomorrow, | o'clock.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

The subioined lines Of our youthful and promis-
Ing correspondent whose lines have often appeared
10 our columns while he was resident Of this city,
bear the post mark of " New Orleans, Feb. TO-"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

WARNER WING has been nominated Tor " . Se'
nator by the Michigan Senate.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23

ARRIVAL THE vELocE.-The following antiei-
pations OF Commodore Bechameil, in which he in
dulged, on leaving Baltimore, as his remarks are
published in the Baltimore American, must have
been, yesterday completely satisfied, as the several
salutes, morning, noon and night, were distinctly
heard here, and probably throughout the District
Commodore B. seemed anxious" says the
American, to have II understood by the President
of the United States, members OF Congress and ci-
tizens of Washington that he had for several days
secretly cherished the hope Of appearing at Wash
ingon, by surprise, on the morning of the 22d Feb
ruaIy, and Of manlesting his own respect and that
of the nation, for Uashington's birth day by firing
salute off Mount Vernon at day light, another at
noon al the Navy Yard and another at sunrise with
in the hearing Of the citizens of the District of Co
lumba.
"In this manner he had hoped to testify at Wash
ingon, in the presence OF the National Councils his
gratitude for the attention shown TO his flag in Bal
timore, and he repeatedly declared 1t would always
be subject of deep regret 10 him that he could not
ascend the Potomac according TO his original inten-
tion when he entered The Chesapeake, or now, when
he had again promised himself that high salistac-
lion."
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
NEW YORK COLLECTOR.

In his memorial preseniedto The House, Mr.. HoYr
introduced letter addressed by him TO the commit
tee while in New York; In which he assailed the
testimony and character of a witness (Mr. Lyon, }
who had been examined. In that letter he said:
offer TO prove that Mr.. Lyon, as deputy naval Of
ticer and deputy collector was guilty Of corruption
in Office, and that for that reason leit him out Of
commission when l came into Office.
Mr.. Lyon, under date Of the 18th inst, in COM
municaton published in the New York papers, AFTER
referring to the reports that had been circulated Of
charges made against him by Mr.. Hoyt, concludes
as follows:
But now that know from his own communica-
tion that such charges IL corruption" both as De-
putty Naval Officer and Deputy Collector, pro-
nounce il false, wanton, malicious and uncalled for
aud assure the public that he shall have full OPP
poriunity 10 make gooi his charge IL il be In his
power and that too in public manner that when
The matter Is brought 10 close, either he or shall
stand branded before the community as infamous.
Mr.. Hoyt is Mr. Van Buren's Sub-,reasurer, to
collect and hold one half of the public revenues!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-23
THURSDAY, February 81.

Present as yesterday.
On motion OF Mr. Attorney General, George w.
Towns, Esq. OF Georgia, was admitted an attorney
and counsellor of this Court.
No. 81. The Ocean Insurance Company Us. VIM.
Polleys. In to the Supreme Judicial Court OF
Maine MIR. Justice SroRY delivered the opinion OF
this Court, dsmissng the writ of error in this case
for want of jurisdiction.
No 81. VIM. B. Bend, plaintiff, u.s. Jesse Hoyt,
Gu 81 The argument of this cause was continued
by Messrs. Coke & Raymond for the plaintiff and
concluded BY Mr.. Attorney General for the defend
ant
No. SO, Edward Hardy, plaintiff, rs. Jesse Hoyt,
Gu. 81 This cause was submitted to the considera-
ton Of the Court, the record by Messrs Coke and
RAYMOND for the plaintiff, and by Mr.. Attorney Ge-
neral for the defendant
Adjourned till Tomorrow III o'clock.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-10-24
A MYSTERY SOLVED.

Truth, IL is said, is stronger than fiction.
Certainly, we have never read any fictitious
narrative more strange than the subIoIned,
which We copy from the Alexandria Ca
zettc of yesterday. The fatal duel to
which il refers was announced some months
ago in this paper upon the authority of a
Norfolk paper, in which ii was published
with very natural expressions of sympathy
forthe mental suffering saidto be felt andex-
pressed BY the survivor. Soon afterwards,
and frequently since, it has been limited,
from different quarters, that the whole sto-
nv was a fabrication, no such duel having
taken place. Belief in the story has, how
ever, been re-affirmed, and it has been
again contradicted, so that until now we
have not been able 10 satisfy ourselves
whether il was true or not. The initials
signed to the following article are those of
a gentleman who has been repeatedly re-
ferred to as authority for the story, which
is of course completely exploded by this
publication. Nat. Intel.