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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

The Presidents mansion is the alms-house
of Loco-focoism. The number Of bene-
ficiaries has been so large OF late, that Execu-
tive largeses are nearly exhausted The Ex-
ecutive begins to look down upon the increas-
ing applicants with the same sort Of awe and
amazement that the parish beadle exhibited.
when Oliver Twist asked for more. Has
Oliver Twist asked for morei T. Yes, sir,
exclaims Mr.. Dutee J. Pearce, the Demo-
cracy Of Rhode Island must have more
They will have blood, and they erpeei il, as
soon as convenient, after the Virginia cleo
tons Rhode Island will come TO the gal.
lows said the gentleman in white waist
coat; ! always said she would be hung
She is mutinous,' said the officer with a
large cane, and we ought to put her out on
indentures' she shall be attended to-
/. Very WE'LL replied Mr.. Pearce, I'm salts
fed
SO that, from all we can learn, Mistress
Rhode Island need give herself no uneasi-
ness-she oill be attended to, and we suppose
she will be taught to behave better than she
did at the last election. Mr.. Duiee J. Pearce
has been TO see the Executive.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

1t is reported that Mr.. Hector Craig, sur
veyor of the port Of New York. has received
notice that his services will be dispensed with
after the month of June. Eli Moore is men
toned as his successor.
Let our old Jackson friends notice this case,
as illustrative Of the almost universal proscrip-
lion, determined on against them. Their sin
is, we suppose that, they supported General
Jackson and his system Of deposte with the
State Banks. Mr.. Craig was one Of the ear
lest, and most constant friends and support
ers Of Gen. jackson. He was the only man
in the American Congress that gave old He
kory vote for the Presidency in 1894. And
what is the consideration inducing his pro-
scrption. Is il public INTEREST," This cannot
be pretended. Mr.. Craig is. not charged with
off ;ial delnquencies or faults. 1t is not
denied that he has discharged his duties with
fidelity and efficiency. What then is the in
ducement7 Does Mr.. Van Buren, still che
IRISH the desire of resenting Mr.. Craig's con-
duct in 1924, and because the latter crossed
the former in voting for General Jackson,
when Mr.. Van Buren, desired Crawford or
even Adams in preference, is he now there
fore to be prescribed ! Or is it desired to
create vacancy for the especial benefit Of
Eli Moore? Ii the latter, then, is man Of
integrity to be thrust aside for the sake OF en-
Dracing an open in6del An infidel who if
true to his rules Of action, cannot feel the obi
cations OF an oath, and whose general axi,y Of
PRINCIPLE in our opinion, renders him an unfit
repository of any trust whatever
AS Republicans, we do not object 10 the
principle Of rotation in Office but we do
sincerely protest against the prostitution Of
Offices of public trust to the vile purposes of
vile partisans.. We protest against this down
ward and anarchical tendency Of the admins
'Falon of public affairs, which gives encou-
lagement 10 vice. infdelity, and agrarianism
IL Is d'ssoving the conservative principle of
society and setting up the mammon Of un.
righteousness over all the forms of law, mo-
ia'"y and religion. When such men as Eli
Moore are appointed to Office, what can we
expect OF their administration but imbecility
ana Protllgacy, peculation and disgrace q
"nen such as he rules over us, why should
We be astonished at the general degradation
Of public morals, the abandonment of ;us,;ce
and the prescription Of virtuel
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.

Na,chez (ML) Van Buren, paper pro-
Hon R. J. WALKER AS proper candi-
Po,s &c the I,oco.loco party for this Office.
~. Mad River Democrat has hoisted the
Io,, R. PoISsErr, US candidate for
the same Office.
The Georgia Loco-focos propose Mr.. For
Th. Keu.uchian adheres to Col, JoHNsos.
The Alabamians are determined to push
n. WV. R. K,SG. This Is much the most
-..a.ctable Of the Loco-foco nominations, and
,b;s the Globe, for wonder, seems inclined
to approve.
If we mistake not, the editor Of the Globe
.,s one of the lobby members Of the Balti-
more Convention that nominated Van Buren,
and Johnson. One Of band, five are not
mistaken, who acted about the same part that
,bs t,ieoteuses or knitters. did 10 the galleries
Of the Convention Of France, under the lead
;ou strings Of Robespierre. Il was condi-
ton. il we are not also mistaken in this. on the
opeoing of the Baltimore Convention, well
understood between the Globe influence Mr..
Kend1Il being also interested) and Col. john
sons friends, that unless that influence was
exerted to secure the nomination Of Johnson,
the Colonel and his friends would defeat the
Globe in the printing. The t,rcoieuses, there
fore, actually bulIied the Convention into the
nomination il made. Whenever the nume-
rous, and faithfully appointed delegates, who
were instructed by their constituents to vote
for another candidate. gave any limitations Of
desire to represent their wishes to the Con-
yention, they were forestalled, and coughed
and scraped down by Mr.. Blair and his CO
conspirators. This was the agreeable and
respectful treatment which the duly chosen
representatives Of the people, land the number
included most Of those from the north and
east and from Virginia) received at the hands
of the emissaries of the Executive. etell
our old friends, and the friends Of Col. John
son, Of r. j. Walker, of Mr.. Forsyth, Of
Poinsett, and Of VIM. R. King also that, the
expression of their predictions, or the ex-
preston Of the peoples predictions, is dis
serviceable undertaking. The nomination
will be fired without any unnecessary inter-
ference Of the great body Of "the party
These nominations and discussions, therefore,
are supererogatory. Ii any desire to know,
who will be the next candidate Of the people
Il. e. Of g the party'') for the Vice Presidency,
lei them inquire at tho Post Office Depart
ment. .>
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

Statistics Of LOsdon.--In the reign Of Henry II.
London contained 10000 inhabitsp,s: In Thai Of
William III, the number was 674O George
III, 676O00; ditto, 1901, l.097yOOO; dino, 1911,
,304, 600; George Nv, 1921, l574,O00; viii
liam Nv. 1881, 100000 or this population there
were within the bills Of mortality, IN 1921, GEO 578
men, and 765 007 women, being 80 women TO 80
men. OF this number, according 10 The census, 49,
s5l families we're agr, ulturalisis, l99,902 mocha
MES and ll6,634 OF other professions. Allowing
Tour persons 10 each family there were 100000 per-
sens OF the industrious class and AGA 600 without
any particular useful profession. In 1885, among
nus great population there were 60 BANKERS, l,65O
aock brokers. 800 physicians, $50 chemists, i,isO
SURGEONS l3i notaIies $50 LAWYERS, 1850 meI-
enan's o,4sO commercial agents. q 100 bakers 500
oaenefs; 2oo brewers, 800 pubic house keepers,
o9D ,a,ors, ZOO shoemakers, 800 haers, 200 cur
riefs, oSO architects, builders, &c. Bot the number
OF persons attached 10 each OF these professions is
about ten imes that Of the masters There are &c.
5os shoemakefs without including The apprentices
552 iailors, - 625 carpenters and ioners In all
$50 sorts Of businesses. In 1886, there were BOT
hotels AT taverns, 557 coffee houses, 597 public
houses and beer shops a659 gin palaces and i6 $50
various shops. From l744 to $500, during The pc
riod oil Sc years, the deaths IN London exceeded The
lumber of births BY 267, 900, being on an average
annually loss of 1900 persons; whilst from ls0l
to 1890 during a space Of 80 years, the births ex-
ceeded the deaths by 1915, or on an average lGo0
per annum.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

The Departure Of Daniel Hebser.--The N. York
Herald OF Saturday has article descriptive of the
departure OF the Liverpool steam ship on Saturday
last. The following Is the concluding paragraph
The order let 60 that stern hold was followed
by the shrill tDke OF the engineers BELL and as the
revolution Of the powerful wheels caused the peauti-
full vessel gracefully 10 bend her head seward,
Daniel Webster appeared on the quarter, the con-
viction seemed simultaneous tha; one Of Americas
noblest sons was about TO show Europe to what
height the intellect of farmer boy, matured under
our free institutions, might reach and from dock
and deck from Sheds shronds and spars the mass Of
human beings sent up the deafening cheers fer the
Patriot Senator. The shout lenglbened and deep
ened along the shores as the steamer moved gaily
past. The booming gun answered the salute. The
steamer proceeded to sea- and the crowds wended
their way home to lose in fresh excitement the i'm
preston of the moment" f. /.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

"The Globe AYERS that the Registry Laws in force m
Philadelphia and Baltimore have tended to the increase
Of frauds at elections or the effects Of the law in Phi
ladephia we know nothing but far concerns this
city, the Globe has said that which neither Of the adj
lnnisration papers in the city would have had the
hardhood to state without the certainty Of contradiction
II was frankly admitted all sides in this city tnat
fewer Illegal taken at the election last year.
than at he election in any former year for many years
past Baltimore Chronicle.
We can inform our friends Of the Chronicle that the
assertion Of the Globe regarding the increase Of election
frauds in this city, owing TO the Registry Law Is utterly
untrue, and is merely Of the audacons inventions
which that print adopts promote its political ends
Let the Pennsylvania inform its contemporary Of these
nioues The Wing press is unconscious Of their ex-
istence.--Phi Nat Gag.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

American Daguerrosenps "A discovery similar to
that Of NJ Dseuerre OF France, and Mr.. Fox Talbot,
Of England has been made by a gentleman Of Cincln-
natl The Republican newspaper gives the following
account of this new mode Of making pictures.
Some experiments the subject Of photogenc
drawing have been made by Professor Locke, of the
Medical College Of Ohio and with entire success. He
prepared paper chemically for this purpose, and placed
It under astronomical diagrams, which were then
exposed to the suns rays The new picture was in a
few minutes formed and removed and process used by
which the figures we're permanently fixed. The speci-
mems which the doctor has left in hands are in every
respect satisfactory. They look as though they had
been most carefully engraven The difficulty or mys-
tery connected with the matter, to retain the picture
which the light has formed the paper. This has
been overcome and the curious may satisfy themselves
with what success, by examining few small specimens
which we have left al Mr. FIashs book store.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

The gallant old Constitution F2ate lies of the Bat
tery AMI is ia excellent condition. her decks mounted
with the same armament she had when she took the
Guerrero, and with crew Of 500 men; presenting
specimen Of naval architecture and beautiful rig, and
neatness OF arrangement, which attract many visitors
No one can walk the deck Of that noble vessel without
the thrilling associations which her splendid achieve
ments awaken. She is the flag ship Of the Psclhc
squadron and has apartment erected att on The spar
deck, for the accommodation Of Capt. Claxton, the
Commodore The captain Of the ship is Daniel Z.
Turner, who fought with Perry on Erie. and her LIST
Lieutenant that sble officer, MIR Carpenter Mr. Ellis,
orr Minister TO Mexico will take passage in her to Vess
Cruz-Nep YORK Star. #
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

The Houston Intelligencer, Of the "a, contains
highly interesting statistical view OF the finances ~
Texas. OF which we furnish an abstract. The whole
amount Of paper money issued by the government
It's formation 81 O9s 453 about Siss4oa has neeh
Withdrawn from circulation, leaving balance Q, 49,
000 Funded debt Of the government redeemse a sei
ls4c 1867 800 military and Other s onn
Of The civil ,si $4oo 900 whole amount of debt due
The ,asonrce. 10 meet this debt estimated as fol-
,ov. imnor, duties for the present year. 1884 600 .
amounts for land dnes $500 600 supposed amount Of
49,, $3.50 900 sale Of lots in the city Of Aus
=. ssoo OOO sale Of lots in Galveston $3.50 900,
sas Of Lots in Calhoun, $500 900; total $3,ols0o0.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25
ROBBERY OF THE EXPRESS MAIL.

Slips from Nashville. Tenne.ses, Of SATURDAY. Iath
instant, furnishes the intelligence Of an extensive rob-
berry Of the Express Mall. The Uuioa thus describes
the circumstance;
"The New Orleans packet Of the 18th April. due
at this city the I'd Of the same month was missing
from the bag. The most sesrching inquiry was in.
stuted forthwith BY General Armstrong, who aseer-
tanned that the mail came with usual regularity as Ear
as Murireesborough. Envelopes OF mail packages
subsequently, found The riders stand, about miles
from this cy--snd from these circumstances and col
lateral information gathered by Mr. Tucker, the Post
master at Stawsrisboroogh, Mr. H Hoogh. one OF the
poprietors Of the line. Mr. Cowell his agent went in
pursuit Of young rider. by tho name Of WIN Gill,
whom thew suspected Of having committed the depre-
dation They proceeded to his residence near MUIR
freesborough yesterday and charged him with the COM
mission Of his crime in manner that induced him to
make foil confession Of his guilt and give up the pro-
perty Of which he had riaed The mail
Gill was committed to Jail for trial, in September
next.
The amount Of Bills Of Exchange, Checks, &c. re-
covered is about $4,000 together with The letters
placed in the hands OF the District Attorney az Nash
vile.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

Van Barren Democratic Minister 10 Holland We
have not vet asked Loeooco friends how they like
the appointment Of Harmanns Beecker as Minister TO
Holland As many have but just arrived IN the country,
and as Mr.. Beecker has not been recently in public
lfe we may as well state, for their information, that
during the late war with England he was highly re-
spectacle federal member Of Congress, and madea ia
nous speech against the war, which circulated far
and vide by the old federal party. He was also tile
reputed author Of the famous address OF the federal
members Of Congress denounciug Mr. Madison and the
war Besides this, he is Of easy fortune, re-
spectacle, old. fashioned lawyer and citizen, who likes
old customs, old law, old books, and old winetalks
Dutch like angel, and is old bachelor to boot
NJ " Zoe Star.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

HAMILTON BAsK.-Among other evidences OF the
march OF Improvement this city may be mentioned,
that the Hamilton Bank, charter for which was re-
Gently obtained from the Legislature of Maryland is
very be opened in Baltimore for the transaction
Of Banking and Exchange operations, upon an extern
sve scale, based upon actual capital OF something
like million and half Of dollars The stock it is be-
lieved, has been taken principally Eastern account,
and il current rumor is TO be credited, It may be re-
garded as branch ofthe Bank Of the United States
Let capital come whence ii may. we bid il welcome,
and shall rejoice to il pouring into the Monument
,a CITY," from all quarters and thus swell her resources
business and population, Ill Baltimore shall vie with
the largest cities ofshe Union. The gentlemen that
we have mentioned 90 Directors Of the New Bank, are
John Mckm, IT,. Philip f. Thomas, Amos A. VIII
liams. Jos. w. Patterson, Thos Wilson Of VIM, John
M. Gordon G. d. Williams. -- Bait Pat.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

ALMOST DUgL.-We are glad to learn that the
affair OF honor TO which we briefly referred yrster
day morning was accommodated without resort TO
arms. The parties were James Raymond, Esq. and
VIM Maulsby, Esq, both gentlemen Of Weslmin-
ser, Carroll County and the latter The Senator from
that county. Fir. Maulsby, we understand, chal-
lenged Mr.. RAYMOND, under the presumption, il is
said, that Mr. r. was the author OF certain articles
in the Westminster Carrollionian, in which Mr..
Maulsby's personal qualities and his personal cou-
rage, In particular, were commented upon with I'M
common, and, indeed, merciess severity. Mr..
Mansby, We learn, did moi inquire whether Mr..
Raymond was the author Of the articles, but chal-
lenged him outright Mr.. Raymond accepted, and
the parties met at Elkridge Landing, Anne Arundel
county, on Tuesday evening, and had taken their
places, when we learn through the inlerposilion Of
mutual friends, the challenger was induced with
draw the challenge, and Il came out that Mr.. Ray
mond was not the author Of the articles objected to
"a FACT by the way, perfectly notorious at all times
before and alter the challenge, The articles are SO
written as 10 render II certain who is their author
as II his name subscribed TO them. The matter,
OF course, proceeded no furher-BaH. Chron. s
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

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Coopers Novels Complete 20 volume a. one Joliar
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

Iasurrection in The Buffalo Jait--Mr. Hotehkiss the
Keeper, fatally aooundsd-By the Buffalo Journal OF
Nav IA, we learn that about eleven ocfock me pre-
cedinp night the citizens were alarmed with noise
in The Jail, in rushing inlowbch Mr.. Hochkiss the
keeper was found weerng in his blood, and insen-
sibie with his skull badly fractured that his life is
in their cells except McNabb, Potter and West the
first in prison Tor grand larceny, the two others for
burglary. The prisoners accused each other OF the
commission Of the crime, and no satisfactory evil
dence could be obtained. Another prisoner, named
Eo,y, who was at large in The hail, and gave The
alarm, is supposed TO be innoaent. ..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

MILITARY AND NAVAL SERplCE---Just Inn
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The Constitution and Practice of Courts Martial, by
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Glasscock,s Naval Officers Manual, Q vol.
Enpineer's Pocket Book, for 1885,
Transactions Of the Corr Of Royal Engineers vols
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The Kings Regula 10 IS and Orders for ,he Army
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British Nautical Almanac for 1922 ls43 shortly expecsea
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Col Paisley, Royal Engineer, on Geometry ana s IAN
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

RIcHELIEu; or the Conspiracy: play, in acts.
To which are added historical odes on the last days
of Elizabeth; Cromwelrs Dream; the death of
| Nelson BY Bulwer. New York: Harper and
Brothers. Washington: F. Taylor
Bulwer has SO many admirers. that the mere men
ton of his name, is considered very decided re-
commentator OF a work This volume contains
some of the best specimens of his poetical genius.
1t had run through ten editions in England, down to
the ooh of April.
NARRArlvE OF A JOURNEY TO GUATEMALA, IN CEN
TRIAL AMERICA, in 1893. BY G. w. Montgomery.
New York: Wiley and Putnam Washington: F.
| Taylor. ..'.
| very interesting and edifying book, handsomely
printed. II is the narrative Of journey, made at
the instance Of the Government in 1888 We have
been very much pleased with il. A specimen of its
style and contents we have copied, and accdently
attributed to the IateLligeneer.
As Mr.. Trist, our Consul at Cuba, has presented
to this nation through the columns Of the Globe, a
captivating picture ofthe effects of specie currency
in that island, by way Of recommending the same
system for the adoption Of the U s., we may present
another short history Of the subject, by Mr..
Montgomery. General Tacon, the Governor, had
found many reforms TO make, and many abuses to
correct In the judicial and financial departments a
sp rit OF venality prevailed which was disgrace TO
the country. The city was infested by swarm Of
vagabonds, gamblers, and braves Twelve thousand
individuals were said to exist in il without any ceI-
tain or honest means OF subsistence robberes, and
even assassinations, were committed in open day ;
the collection of payments in specie could not safely be
Effected ,c,thom the protection Of armed men every
species of vice reigned with impunily and in this
state of things, the subal,ern magistracy, if not
guilty of connivance, were at least unpardonably
remiss in the performance OF their duty"
Who can deny that this is picture of the United
States under The Treasury plundering system of
the last two years.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

MEReAN EPTTqoSs al Mo ria sddss cos y
author OF Veihake's Political Es ono
s.st number Of this valuable work Willie ready
y days III The m s iPSf
n me- sulserittlons cnn be eived The work IS s-
ued in shape convenient for transportation through ne
mail 10 any part OF the United States and will be
ca, strongly e"'s'opsN' ~ sp27
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

Reduction of Poaogc--An English paper states
.hat mr. Rowland Hills plan for the reduction of the
postage, mas had trial in GiouceStershire. The
postage from Stroud TO Nailsworth had recently
been reduced from four pence to one penny--lhe
consequence has been that more than four times the
usual number OF letters, on an average, passed
through the Offices in those places.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-05-25

The law authorsing the Common Council Of Al
bany TO borrow $400 900 Tor the construction Of the
Albany and West Stockbridge Railroad was accept
ed on Monday blythe citizens Of Albany by majority
OF 26lI-N " Gazette