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Ia support of this proposition, Mr.. Johnson called
for the reading oil ihe provisions OF the act OF Con-
gress Of I7 and Of the Sd clanse Of The 5h article
OF the Constitution Of the United States.
They were read aecordingly.l
Mr JoHssos was proceeding to make some re-
marks in support OF the ground he had taken, when
he was called 10 order Tor debaiiag The question.
The SPEAKER decided, however, that Mr.. John
sou had right TO speak upon The question: in expa-
nation Of his view OF The question OF order, conhnng
himself 10 that question.
Mr.. JOHNSON thereupon proceeded TO express
his views on both branches OF the question OF order
he had raised-the one a question OF practice, The
olher question OF Constitution aud law.
[In doing this, Mr. j. was interrupted by some
calls TO order upon which he remarked that he
should speak on until the Chair restrained him; and
OF inviting rough aud tumble discussion Of this
question, he pledged himself thar he would take
hand 10 il.
Amer proceeding a short time
The SPEAKER arrested Mr.. johnson, and de-
cided upon the question OF order concerning The
previous question, that the motion for il must be
iertained.
.. From the decision Of the Speaker on this question
MI JOHNSON appealed After some further OBJ
servations from Mr. Johnson, and considerable con-
fusion, making il difficult 10 hear what was said,
who said It, Mr.. Johnson riGsdyep his appeal.
On the question being raised whether the motion
for the previous question was deoateabte the
SPEAKER decided that II was 'debaeabe, bnt not
as TO touch, however, the merits OF the main
question.
that the gentleman from Maryland be allowed TO
proceed To debate the question: which, after some
observations BY MIR. Briggs and MIR. Thomas was
agreed 10
the obig ,tion upon the Chair and the House
in the members not yet sworn, before proceeding TO
transact any olher business whatever. MIR. J. con-
ciuded his remarks about halt past four o'clock,
when lheiewas a loud aud mingled demand for the
question and for adjournment; but
Mr.. J. a. ADAMS rose and expressed his inen-
ton to submit few remarks 10 the House on the
important subject before Il, which he was now ready
10 proceed with but as there appeared a wish on
the part OF large number of members to adjourn,
he would not insist proceeding this evening, and
would himself move an adjournment; which motion
prevailed BY yeas and nays lit 10 lO7; and, little
after sunset
The House adjourned.
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NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARY.

The Woodstock Times Of the 7h instant says
Sheriff Putnam, of Houlton, passed through
here last week, on his way TO the Restook. Il was
said that he had a warrant for the apprehension Of
the Warden The attempt was made but fortunately
did not succeed, as Mr.. M. got an intimaon of what
going on. lie succeeded in getting 70 me mill
,ary post at the Grand Falls, closely pursued by The
capturing party. The Artillery at that station turn
ed out and were in immediate readiness 10 give the
pursuers warm reception. But the gallant band
had prudence enough to call halt before they came
their temerity."
The same paper adds
ave do not lake the liberty OF advising or die
a,ing 10 our Executive yet do think that In or
der to avoid repetition of the scenes of last winter,
1t is absolutely necessary that strong force be sta
toned in the vicinity Of Grand Falls"
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THE WEEKLY MADISONIAN
During The Session of CONGRESS.


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WORKINGS OF FACTION.

ne hlcnmonu Enquirer puDllSneS the
proceedings Of :" Democratic meeting" in
and for the county Of Nansemond, Va, from
which we make the following extracts:
Rssoired That this meeting highly approve the no.
mnation, by the Legislature of Tennessee, Of James
h Polk, Esq, as Candidate for the Vice President Of
the United States.
Resolsei Tha, i. is the deliberate opinion of this
meeting, that Col Richard NJ Johnson should not be
again candidate for the Vice Presidency of the
United States by the Democratic party.
Resolved, That the meeting entertain the most pro-
found respect for the talents, standing character and
Integrity Of John G. Calhoun Esq, aud hope that the
day not far distant when he viii be rewarded with the
highest office in the United States the hands Of the
people
H H. KELLY, Prcsl.
0. p COPELAND, Secretary
The evidences of disaffecton and division
in the ranks of the Van Buren, party are null
'pying daily In the proceedings of the
above meeting, not word Of reverence, re-
spect or appreciation appears for Martin Van
buren,. John c. Calhoun and James K
Polk alone engage the affections of the " De-
mocratlc" party Of Nansemond.
But the Union party, the antagonists Of the
Nullifers' in the South, unfurl the banner
Of Van Buren, and Forsyth. The Senate Of
Georgia has given birth to this nomination
new paper at New Orleans nails it to its
masthead, and numerous other organs of the
Administration in the South.
Democratic Republican States Rights
men !" choose we between Van Buren, and
Forsyth, and Calhoun and Polk-Forsyth,
the advocate Of a United States Bank, the
supporter of the Proclamation and the Force
Bill! Or, turn your eyes TO the West, and
behold, planted upon the Allegheny, the high
flying flag of Thomas II. Benton and Amos
Kendall
Here, confusion, distrust, jealousy, and Bit
'erness reign triumphant in the camp of the
Coalition They may act together for the
common object of establishing the Sub Trea-
sury; and let it come, it is hardly possible
that It can make affairs worse. Lucullus and
the optlmates held out for a while against the
combined factions of Pompey and Cesar
but the Legislature no sooner gave way, than
Pompey and Cesar divided. So will i, be
now. Let the Sub Treasury pass, and the
power Van Buren, derives from the temporary
coalition Of factions is dissolved.
Mr.. Calhoun will have terminated his use.
iuness to Mr. Van Bnren-Mr. Benton even
now denounces the "unclean" Nullifiers-
Colonel johnson will have his resentments-
Messrs. Forsyth and Polk their ambition.
But Brutus and Cassius will be overthrown,
and An'onius and Octavianus broken and sub.
divided, and the noble and disinterested Gin
'naatus of modern times will be summoned
from his plough by the voice Of his fellow
conn'rymen, to step in between the contend
lug factions, and take the wand of peace, and
the helm of State. ..."
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THE acoRMoRANT OF THE spoILs"

THE "coRMoRANT OF THE SPoILs"
We have no disposition TO interfere improperly
with the private affairs Of others, nor are we inelin-
ed in any illibera jealous spirit to obstrucl fair
competition Tor the "spoils" Of party triumph Our
friends and neiehbors are welcome 10 all The wealth.
and lame they may honestly acquire in The miserable
scramble. But aswe are not now willingly, or know
ingly parties in this strife have asked mans
vde-couried no mans favor, we presume we may
be pardoned for noticing, for The information OF I'M
initiated readers al distance, circumstance,
which, however surprising Il may appear TO some,
furnishes only OF the thousand causes OF disgust
which meet the politician here.
The publishers Of the Globe have been for many
years the monopolists Of the Public Printing.
During General Jacksons administration we be-
lieYe about the time Il was necessary to bring The
batteries of his Press bear with their force
upon the highmeIiled South Carolinians, the Presi
dent issued perempory order to his departments
to bestow, in addition TO Congressional printing, all
their patronage, exclusively, upon the Globe.
Thus, Il appears that, in 1892 and 1885, the Er-
eculiye Department paid the Globe establishment for
printing, $i7,245
In 1884 & t35 40,473
'35 & SO, up to Sept. A,34
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-21

II friend 'rho kaows, writing us from the inte-
rior Of New York, says, HaRRIsoN's nomination is
well received, and will be zealously sustained. He
VIII beat Van Buren, in this State by at least Is 900
votes, II thenext campaign is vigorously prosecu-
ted-and he can beat him in the Union. Nothing is
now wanting but energg and action
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INVESTIGATION.

""e of the matters" of which the people
ought to be informed" to use the language of
'"o Speaker, is the corruption suspected to
eAIst In the New York Custom House
he collector Of that port is entitled by
IA" to salary of $4,000 per annum. If he
pockets $4,000 year, as we have heard it
alleged, we think the people ought to be in
iormcd how it is done.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-21

ALABAMA LEdIsLArURE.-On Monday December
u, this body assembled. John ID. Phelan, of Tus-
ca'ooSa, was unanimously chosen Speaker. In the
Senate Green P. Rice was elected President without
opposition.
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The services OF General Jackson, here. then, Is
greater than General now presented for their sui
frages, man who has served his country with more
ability than General Jackson; tor he has fought
more hard battles than General Jaeksoni he has
acquitted himself with more distinction In civil al
laifsthan General Jackson and he has received much
less Tor his pains. Will the people OF North Caro-
lima reject such man No, NEVER NEVER
NEVERl They will give him their vote by an ami
mating and triumphant majority They will rescue
warrior, who has so often saved his country from
the inroads OF the merciless savage and who has
frequently humbled the towering pride Of Great Bri-
tain
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IN SENATE.
FRIpAY, Dece y Der 20.

FRIDAY, Decor Der 90
A message was received from the President Of the
United States, through his private Secretary, and
upon motion Of Mr.. SEvIER the Senate went into
Executive business, and soon alter adjourned.
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~ ne Milton Spectator" Van Buren, paper,
" 'ned ~ CAswell County ~ c tho residence Of Hon
"suo'd brown, has been discontinued for want Of suf
seat patronage
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DEATH.

On Tuesday night, at quarter past l2 o'clock, the
Rev. VIM McSHERRY, President Of Georgetown
College.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-21

The Boston papers OF Monday evening inform us
that that city and the neighborng towns were. on
Sunday night and Monday morning, visited with
the most tremendous gale that has occurred in that
section of country for many years. The destruction
of property was immense, and il is ALREADY ascer-
tained that more than FIFTY LIVES WERE
LOST.
or 90 vessels in the outer harbor of Gloucester
Il were driven ashcroft which later only one
was not total loss Three sunk, and the crews are
probably loel
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Printing for the Gath Congress,

To this may be added amount paid that
~ establishment by the Executive De-
partmenls, in 1886 e. 81, believed to
be not included in the above,
In '37 g. '3S, at q low estimate, for We
have not the official accounts for
these years, say,
In SO & $50, 25lh Congress, that es,ab-
lishment also received, according TO
It's own admission, last January,
Ss5l 900 forprinting for the Senate,
exc usive OF the salt documents, ad-
mitted to cost $1,000, and other
printing done for that body since
January last, say,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-21

The following beautiful lines IRON the pen Of
MALHERBs were addressed TO friend mourning the
loss OF his daughter:
Mails ellie etait dn monde, on les plus bellies chooses
Ont lie pire des,in;
Et, rose, ellie vecu ce que vivent les roses
Lespace dun matin.
La mort des regueurs MULE autre pareilles,
On a beau Ia prer,
La cruelle qu'clle est sc bouche les grizzlies,
Ei nous laisse crier.
lie panvre en- sa cabane, on lie chaume lie couvre
Est suJet ses lois a.
IT la garde. qu vee aux barrieres de Louvre
Men defend pas rois" ...
The following is the literal translation, given in
the Foreign Quarterly Review:
but she Of the world where the Ioveliest things
meet the sevcrest destiny and rose, she has lived
the time that roses lye--a morning.
Death has rigors exceeding every other it is in
vain to beseech him Cruel he is, he shuts his ears
and let's US cry on.
The poor, in his thatch covered hot is subject to
his laws and the guard at the palace gate of the Lou
vre, cannot keep hun from our kings"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-21

THE TESTIMONY OF COL. RICHARD M.
JOHNSON, VICE. PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES, IN FAVOR OF GEN.
HARRISON.
Extract of speech Of Col. r. NJ. Johnson in the
House of Representatives
Col Johnson said:
"Who is General Harrison The son Of one Of
the signers Of the Declaration of Independence
who spent the greater part Of his large fortune in
redeeming the pledge he then gave, Of his fortune
life and sacred honJr to the liberties Of his
country.
"Oi The career of Gen. Harrison | need not
speak-the history of the West is his history For
forty years he has been identified with its interests
lis perils, and lis hopes Universally beloved In the
walks of peace, and distinguished by his ability in
the councils of his country he has bsen yet more
illustrousy distinguished in the field.
During the late war, he was longer in active
service than any other general officer; he was per-
haps, ofiener in action than any one OF them, and
never sustained defeat.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-04-25
ppUEsTEC INTELLIGENCE.
-Erom he Beslon Aaas.
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.

y 1888 49,
frbe annual election Tor Governor and State OH
GERS TOOK place Yesterday in Rhode Island. The re
liar candidates Tor Governor, William Sprague,
IWhe1 lie present %incumbent, and Nathaniel Bul-
lock. n.oeo-Foeo.) Besides these, Il liberal ticket
WIS got up, head"a 5y Tristan Burges for Governor.
WHO publisilcd 4 letter dcclIug TO stand IS a candidate,
taf nhgse name nevertheless was freely made use 81
nv the barlisaas oil the =. liberal proN.' The OBJ
iGei Of this ticket was TO produce divisions among The
WfigS upon the license law question, and lis effect
las been 10 defeat i choice Of Governor by the peo-
ple. The Senate aud House OF Representatives
howryef, are decidedly VIII. The Loco focos
expected confidently 10 carry both the branches oil
the Legislature, as their party were lar too well
t5iucd by the third ticket, aud 1t was well known
tliat all the votes obtained by this ticket would be
drawn from the regular Wing party. We are hap
nv 10 state, however. hat HEY have been dlsarpoInt-
ed. and that The General Assembly OF our slstef aud
nelghborng State is yet Sound.
We received The returns by Tie express tins
morning. and hasten 10 lay them before our readers.
Providence C~ounty.-fota for Sprague, ie42.
Bnrges 81. Bullock, 1897.
Newport county had not been heard from, but II
was conceded that it could not give Spraguc a suiti-
cent majority 10 elect HIM.
The election OF Wing Senate, which is certain,
renders IL unnecessary 10 have another ffIal Tor Gov
einnr. The senior Senator will be, by law, the ac-
ting Governor of the State.
The Wig majotity IN The House OF Representa-
tives will be very strong. One Wing was chosen IN
BRISTOL, and one in South kiDgstown.
This result shows that Rhode Island is a strong
Wing State, aud that no doubt eau he entertained
ofllc election Of Two Wings to Congress IN tie au-
tunn.
The united vote of Burges and Sprague will ex-
coed Builock's by more than five hundred.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-04-25

TIE SUB-TREASURY.

We publish, this morning, the able Letir, i.
cIdating the true character and the inevitable ,.,a.-
cics ofthe Sub-Treasufy system. which we rcf.,.,
to in cur last. We bespeak for it, most soll,i,on.,.
the pcrusal of every man who has a lingering do,i,
Of his solemn dutyto oppose, 10, only the m,ouv..
itself, but the men by whom il is sustained, and al.
# electod, will aid in fastening it upon the con,,..
. in Despite Ito use the language of Mr.. C,,.,.
leng) " Of lamentations here I'm Congrcss) or el.
w~lierc'-meaning Of course. among tho peo,lo
The authorship OF the Letter, is enormously ,e ri
bed TO Langdon Chcyes, Esq. Of South Caroli6e dra>
the National lnlellieencer: 1t is from the ben nj,
distinguished Virginian-one who has Owed deonl.
into the metaphysics of Political Economy. ,nJ
threaded all its Macy and intricate labyrin,hs. II.
from the pen OF a gentleman distinguished a
like for tie native energy Of his mind, and FIR h.
extensive requirements in most of the depaltmen,soe
human enquiry and knowledge. He has been. ,oo
until recently aud is perhaps still Il warm admjrer of
MIR. Calhoun, and has adopted most of his politio,t
opinions: but ON this great question: uues,,on
which, as Mr.. Calhoun himself SAYS, ''inyolyes al,
othefs,"-he has been compelled, by the CONVICTION,
OF a jud gment net less clear and penetrating. and IA,
better balanced dian that of Mr.. Calhoun himself
TO dissent from his semi-barbdlous views, and IN nm
pose a measure which he believes will be ruinous
to the country. We again ash our readers to give
it an attentive perusal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-04-25

CASTLE I'LL, Apl1l 2. ls39.
DrAR STA II have Just had tie pleasure To re-.
ceise yonl letter Of lst instant, ftaus liuing 10 me a
series Of resolutions adopted BY q meeting Of my FL
low citizens Of the county Of fainnx by one 81
which they arc pleased 10 express, IN the most
fateriug terms, their warm appreciation Of my con
duct 10 stIenuously opposing certain measures II the
Administrations. which, with Them, believe 10 be Of
the mos, dangerous and fatal character 10 the hber.
lies and happiness Of our country. In the letter,
with which YOU accompany these resolutions, You
are KIND enough to inform mn thu - tbs portion Of
my late constituency. seeing me prescribed aud
prosecuted in A worse than Nandll spirit by the
party Press OF tlr day, for sustaining the cause 81 the
country against the commands Of power, have felt il
Their bounden dniy 10 i%ntetposc, and 10 assure nae
that my course (which They have loH0rcd By so
emphatic an expression Of tleir appfobatlon) "mu,l
secure to me tie confidence and esteem of all who
do not believe IN Executive inlalhbilty."
To my tcllow-ciliacns Of the county Of Fair
fax, who have so generously stepped forward
10 shield me from the rage II parry inlole-
rance, and the yludictive assaults Of an infatuated
press, hitch ! have incurred by the conscicntI GUS DIS
charge Of my duty to The country, beg leave Though
you, 10 return NV most grateful acknowledgements.
While the people shall thus nobly sustain their
Representatives. who are faithful 10 lhenA, I'm suite.
alike, of HE tetroIs aud seduclors of nowcr. thei,
rights and thar interests will never want fearless
aud Jealous defenders. But IT, uuhappily. The day
shall ever come, when, through that slayish system
RI |E FNf 'F3N' - INV HthAAA ~ - lHlH
posed upon the country, the people are 10 be the
mere ceniulions OF The Executive power, to take Oh
the heads Of all those when il may choose 10 pro.
tcribe Tor Their unttartablencss 10 rs behcsls, lhen.
indeed the name Of liberty, (whatcyer forms OF free
Government may sHl be preservcd.) viii be a biief
moekery. The lofty and " uuteinied' spiIit Which
animates the proceedings q my iellom-citizens ui
Fairfax aud which Is spontaneously breaking forth
from the hearts of ttermcn, III every pant of our an
cient and noble Commonwealth, assures ne that
tins day can never come, III Virginia, at least.
flayhg you to convey To my fellow citlzfns OF
tue County Of FaItfix. my deep aud grateful sense
OF men generous support, IN my humble but iailh-
iul eiiorts la maintain he honor aud interests oi our
State and tet deriug TO yourself my cuIdal ac.
Acknowledgements Tor The gratifying terms IN which
you are pleased to communicate lheir proceedings
i remain, with great respect,
our fellow eileen aud obdt sery'i,
WM. e.. KINES.
JNo. II. HALEY. Esq
FGtJar Court House, Ia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-04-25


in With a, overwhelming impetus towards inc cor.
ton caun,ry. /, ery man Who could hase reasoheu al
All. mi ,ht have seea that a most tremendous pressure
nm, c,pe upon the tReiae. ifefef the price 81 cot
ton. which vas ,he great Atlas, upholdins the "heie
s,,.rSt,uetufe. should fall. In tie mean time. SIR l
,,a.r saw. that. ia this critical condition OF things,
: n,an. who. whatever might be his general merits.
nosterify will be fonad 10 confess , great financial
onuses. was placed at the head Of government. Its
,he case with surh generally, thai iaeif coniideuee
in themselves aud IeeAlessntss at consequence, are
,x,led in proportion To Their want ~ kuaAledEf aHd
foresight. Can we then wander IT the cousegneH
res. uaier these circumstances AIR all. / 90
no, consider the suspension Of speeic pay fncnis ass
proof of failure. This is an occasional event met
dental to the credit system. We are all even nos
well content with bsak notes. and - would tie 90
creditors have been. but Tor THIS hue ana
cry about hard money aud under all circumstances
| douht whether the government viii ioase above a
few tlioussnd dollars. is il fair to say, tier. tiai the
experiment, proves the inrompeteney OF the banks 10
keep in safety the public depasjiesl J Cad thai ! am
entirely TOO late for he mai this evening. IN eoHse=
ouence OF tie unco 1fempla,ed iepg,h 10 which my
letter has extended.
Wuh high respect, | am. dear sir,
1uur uhedient servant.