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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

MATHER BYLEs-He had the greatest
readiness at a pun or repartee; and many
instances Of these, and Of his sarcastic hui
NOR, are still repeated. A few of them will
give an idea of his manner. After his nial,
he was sentencedto confinement in his house,
and guard was placed over him. This was
done for a short time, and then the guard was
removed. On some further complaint,
sentinel was again placed over him. He was
soon freed and no further noticed In speak
Ing OF these transactions, he said she had been
guarded, regarded, and dis-regarded." Di-
rectly opposite to his house, still standing at
the angle OF Nassau street, which was former
without pavement, there was very bad
slough IN wet weather. 1t happened one day
that two OF the select men who had the care
OF the streets, driving in chaize. stuck fast
In this hole, and were obliged to get ont in
the mud 10 eXtricate their vehicle Dr
Byles came out, and making a very resnec,.
full bow, said, !" Gentlemen, have often com.
planned TO you Of this nuisance without anv
attention being paid to it; and | am vcry
happy to see You stirring in this matter now"
In the year 1880, a most extraordinary OBJ
security pervaded the atmosphere, on par,i-
cular day, which is always designated as the
dark day The darkness though perhaps not
greater than what happens for q day or two in
London almost every year, from an accumu-
lat,en OF log or smoke excited astonisbment
among people accustomed to a clear atmos.
phere. and to some timid minds good deal
Of alarm. A lady who was neighbor of the
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

A bill prohibiting the sale of wines and spirits BY
retail has passed both branches of the Legislature Of
Mississippi, been signed by the Governor, and be-
law. 1t takes effect at the expiration of sixty
days from the 9th February. The passage of This
bill has given great dissatisfaction TO many persons
in that state and particularly in the city Of Natchez
II was introduced by MIR. Fo,te of Kinds county, and
ne was hanged in etigy at Jackson, the seat OF 60
Vernment. The provisions Of the law are very
sweeping and It's penalties severe and the prosecuting
attorney is entitled TO fee Of 500 for every conyic
tion to be paid by The party condemned and in de-
payment be made
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16
From The Albany Epening Journal.

ILLUSTRATIONS OF FEDERALISM.
Bne,lght Federalists make the best and most reliable
Van Buren, Democrats. OF this truth, the course of
Messrs. fancy, Buchanan, Ingcrsol Col Prentiss and
the Vanderpoels, furnish conclusive evidence. Add
tonal Illustrations appear in the New York Gazette
The Evening Post all will recelect was among the
blnest OF the blue, long as Federalism lasted II
is now ultra Van Buren, Loco Foco It's editor il VIM
Cullen Bryant, who, like Thomas Greene Fessenden
was one OF the Bards Of Federalism before and during
the war. The following is poetic description OF
THOMAS JEFFERSON, drawn by the present Van Buren,
" Democratic" Editor of the Evening POST:
And thou the scorn Of every patriot name,
Thy counirys ruin, and her councils shame
Poor servile thing dersion Of the brave!
Who erst from Tsrleton fed 10 Carriers cave:
Thou, who, when menaced by perfdous Gaul
Didst PROSTATE to her whisker'd minon fall
And when our cash her empty bags supplied
DIdst meanly strive the foul disgrace to hide;
Go, wretch. resign the presidential chair,
Disclose thy secret measures, foul or fair
No. search with curious eye for horned frogs
MID the wild wastes OF Lousianian hogs:
Or, where the Ohio rolls his turbd stream
Dig for huge bones, thy glory and thy theme.
TO- scan, Philosopist thy ;. -. charms
And sink supinely in her sable arms;
But quit to ADLER hands the helm OF state,
Nor image ruin on thy counrys fate"
Having thus characterized the Democratic President
OF the United States, the Poet proceeds to denuncia-
uoh VI Democfdtc principles:
And now as Truth with glowing lustre shines,
Before her beams Democracy declines;
Vain are all arts her bafled leaders try
Aud vain alike to fatter or to lie
From Their long sleep alarn'd the people rise
And spite OF sophsms learn 10 trust their eyes"
This William Cullen Bryant, the ribald lbeer of
Jefferson-he votary OF Federalsm-is now the orpan
Of Van Burensm in the city Of New York-,he edl,o
toral associate Of Blair and tho REGIMENT
Of Executive patronage; while Charles Holt who was
prosecuted and imprisoned for his support Of Jefferson
and Democracy, has been denied the small Office of
Commissioners Of Deeds by Senate processing to be
Democratic
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

The aggregate Of the above varies somewhat from the
aggregate contained in the interogaoy but in its de-
tails II is essentially the same.
Question SO. Have the alphabetically unmarked alb
sracts referred to in the above entries Of Swartwouts
quarterly accounts current, specified in your last an
been Invariably sent to the Treasury Department,
with explanatory vouchers, and in company with said
quarterly accounts and similar vouchers and alb
sent explanation Of every other item OF credit
contained in the collectors quarterly returns!
Answer. To the whole Of the intenogatory answer
yes
Examined by Mr.. Wise.
Question co. Were not the '.forfetures" which Mr..
Swartwout received, all credited to Government in his
quarterly accounts current and they not carried
forward regularly in the balances due Government on
said accounts
Answer. They were.
The examination Of Mr.. Shul,z on this point
follows:
Examined by Mr.. Curtis
Question l. Were you formerly auditor Of the
tom-house at New York II yea how long did you
perform the duties Of that station and when did you
retire from It a ,.......
Answer was formerly auditor. | think was
about ihy-seven years auditor at the custom house in
New York. retired on the LIST Of July, 1886, having
been thirty years and four months in the custom
house.
Question 4. Did the accounts rendered by you,
auditor of the custom house, the Treasury Depart
ment, truly forth the Of the accounts between
Swartwout and the United States!
Answer The accounts Of Mr.. Swartwout were cor
rect up the 3lst Of March, 1885, with tho exception
Of the forfetures already stated far my know
ledge extended.
Question s. What reason have you to say they
correct What Of knowledge had you
Answer Tho accounts underwent q critical exami-
nation by me that if there an error Of one cent,
had the means of discovering it by proving the
counts
these fofeitures to the amount OF $40 000 paid
over by the marshal to Mr.. Swartwout!
Answer. They paid by the marshal to him as
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

IN remarkable instance Of party ingratitude and
cruelty, that Mr. Rives is sneered at as the little Ex-
pnnser," by many Of the very men in obedience 10
whose instructions he perpe,raed tina, unfortunate
act Of his life--Ater Gazette
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

THE PRINCE AND THE PEDLAR, or the Siege
"A OF Bnsol.-A novel by the authorcss of the
ne'ress,' The Merchants Doughter"is
Just published and this day received, for sale by
r. +. TAYLOR,
Circulating Library. mar l6
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

SWAN QUILLS.-A small lot, very superior are inst
~ received, Tor sale by F. TAYLOR
Also, English Letter and Note PAPERS. Stevens Riue
and Red Fluids. :.
All kinds, royal scarlet Sealing Wax, in boxes
Peny's National Pen, article
Perry's Mapping and Lithographic Pens
Desk Weights, large Ivory Letter Folders RODGERS,
Desk Knives and Erasers, and Penknves in great yae.
ty all at as low prices as the same articles havng regard
to the quality be found in this country mar ia
A BERCROMBIE ON THE CHRISTIAN CHAR.
IN ACTER and the Cultivation and Discipline of the
Mind. just received for sale by
+. TAYLOR
Also just received, The Merry Tales of " The Three
Wise Men Of Gotham" by Mr. Pauldng, author Of the
Dutchman's Preside, Westward Ho, &c. mar l6
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16
THE DEMOCRATS AIN.N.c ron Io3o :,

1irt pEMocRAT's ALMANAC FOR 1889, pub.
price l2 l.2 cents containing in addan Isl
ter OF an Almanac, much political information Of docu
men.ary ana nature and variety Of interest.
rarchs Of Democracy is this day received an% 60 pa
by T. TAYI on "u W sae
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16
Examined 6v Mr.. Smith.

Examined By Hr. Smith.
Question IS. In House Doc 49, before named the
Solicitor OF the Treasury reports Mr.. Swartwoul DIS
defauer In the sum Of $3.50 1913 H. for "forfeilures
and penalties" received by him during The years
1892 49, 3i, and 35 and debiied 10 his cash ac
count. Please 10 examine the original Of MIR Swart-
woui's quarterly returns in the custom house book,
before YOU and state II the several receipts OF
money by Swartwou amounting to said aggregate
SUN, not specifically entered In his quarterly re-
turns to the Treasury Department and in the order
Of their receipt under the plain designation Of
amount Of JorIetures reeeired, per Abstract ---P
II yea, please 10 copy such entries, verbatim as you
find them on the original OF Swanwoui's returns,
are found.
Answer. There are several receipts Of money spe-
officially entered In Mr. Swartwouts quarterly &C
counts current, and are as follows:
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16
2. roarElrUaEs AND PENALTIES.

The item of "forfeiiures and penalties" now
charged as defalcaion is thus stated by the Solici-
tor and Comptroller In their joint report, before
named, p. IS;
"'rhe forieiiures and penalties belonging TO the
United States constitute the second fund.- In which
there Is deficit. II amounts, in the aggregate, 10
OF This There occurred
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

ID quarter 1892 by amount Of forfeit
ures received, per abdractG" $1,000 80
: sA u i' received, per abstract G. 1916 81
4ih quarter 1882 "By amount Of forfeit
ures received this quarter, per
abstract G." 25, lot 80
LIST quarter 1888, " By amount Of forfeit
ures received this quarter, per
abstract j" 3A 80
ID quarter 1888, BY amount of forfeit
abstract Fl" 1912 O.
18th quarter 1883, /" BY amount OF forfeit
ures received this quarter, per
abstract ]" ,6S7 %
Sd quarter 1884, BY amount OF forfeit
ures received this quarter, per
abstract II" 299 So
4h quarter 1884, :" BY amount OF forfeit
ures and penalties, per abstract
s#" a@ J" UcU 81
4lh quarter 1885, "By amount of forfeit
ures received per absractJ" 5,342 53
1851 So
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-16

II Is not right TO say Mr. Swartwoul Is defaulter
for any Of these items Of tonnage duiiesi and main
tain and show, by the books and returns, that ihey
have been regularly accounted for to The United
States
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23

VI the iamented patriot ard statesman,
Jas. Madison, il was once remarked 70 The
nFst President OF the United States, elbow
does u happen, sir, that we do not observe
'he name Of MIR. Madison among the an.
po'htmeh'e on foreign ambassadors, or as Sc.
'ec'ed 10 NIL an important situation under
The home Government This seeming a.
mission appears the more strange from the
friendship and attachment that is SO we'll
known TO subsst between Nj. Madison and
yourself"
ashington replied "As TO foreign
embassy, The best in the gilt ni The Execu.
Two ('hey were, in those dave. ENGLAND
FRANCE, and Spain y have been rendered 10
Mr.. Madison over and over again, while his
extreme repugnance toe sea voyage renders
MS going abroad OUT OF The question and.as
10 The home appointments, there Is no 6he
INA, would he deemed worthy Of Mr. Madis
sou S acceptance, thai he does no, well know
rs an" from The commencement Of the Gov.
eminent always has been "eniirely al his SER
vice.
u was dunng time OF considerable no.
lilicai excitement that hlr Madison had
large dinner party OF members of Congress
and others. The conversation took rather
'fee turn, and public measures were discuss
ed without reserve. Mir NJ adisop held up
his hand and remarked :"pause, gentlemen,
" you please. While admit that, in 70.
publican country like cure, the acts Of pub
nc men from The hig hest to the low est, are a.
like open 10 lair and liberal investigation per
nit me 10 say that The personal character of
| General Washington, bis eminent virtues
| and matcbless services 10 his country. must
under my rooi, always he treated with Tho
most profound respect. - Custis's Recall,
lections.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23

The Bank ofthe Valley is authorized
10 increase It's capital SloO.OO0. is re-.
CURED TO establish the branches hereto.
lore authorized. and to increase the cap
i,al oil lis Branch at Warrenton (author.
/ Ized by the act Of 1897, with q capital
Of Sl35. O00) $1,000.
IL the Bank Of Virginia shall accent
or In case it refuse. if the Farmers Bank
shall accept. the terms Of the acls before
named, and establish the Branch at
Portsmouth with capital OF $l75 900
by the LIST Of July next, the Bank so es.
taoiishing such branch shall not be re-
CURED TO furnish the other sum of l75.
oo0 until the LIST July. ls40.
The Exchange Bank is authorized to
increase its capital 5000 900. on condl-
non that the same be made BY iudirid>
ua' subscription, and that the Bank es>
,ah'Ish Branch at Falmouth in Stafford
county, with hatcapi,al. by the 1st day
o! July, 1910, or as soon as $50 600
snaIi nave been subscribed and paid for.
The Banks accepting are required 10
class all applications for discounts into
three classes, thns-ist. notes Of ST. OOO
and under. end, notes of ST 900 and mt
exceeding $4,000 Bird, notes of $40.
ooo and not exceeding $40, 900. 4
list OF such applications. the names OF
the parties thereto, aud amounts. with
the decisions thereon, is required 10 be
Kept. The Bank OF Kanawha is also
subject to these provisions. and further.
is relieved from the requirements of the
classification provisions in its &C, of 10.
corporation.
Limit of Indebtedness.
No individual or firna is allowed 10 Ia
indebted to any one Bank as a drawer
or acceptor, greater amount than SOC.
COO
Ten and fee dollar prohibition.
All laws which prohibit the issue aud
circulation OF notes under So, are de.
elaIed in force, and applicable to notes
under $40. but the circulation Of notes
unde! 5 10 by all others Except The Bana
which issued them, is authorized.
u The Farmers Bank and the Virgin.
ia Bank refuse to accept the acts before
mentioned. and the Merchants and
Planters Bank Of Lynchburs shall go in,
70 operation, the law declares that i,
shall be subject to this act aud that OF
1887.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23

pOEEEs Y.

Co. Tine following beau,iiui ode, write,
by William Cullen Bryant, vas eung b,
the chuir at the celebration. Of the inavcu
r"t'on Of Washington, by the Historical
Society Of New York
Great were the heats aud strong the mind
Ctihose who framed in high debate,
Ghe i'u:noelui league Of love which binds
Our lair broad empire, Stale with State
And ever haiicwsd be the hour,
hen, as Tho puspicious work was done
In solemn irus,, lie sword ui power
was given 10 Giery's unsrhiied con !.
Ihat noble race is gone The suns
vi fifty years have rissn uud act;
1ut the bright links lhoss chosen ores
20 strongly forged. are brighter yet.
w lde---a as our own Tree race increase
VIDE shall extend the mighty chain.
Ard bold IN everlasting peace
Siate after State, IA mighty train.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23
PUBLIC MEETING

In accordance with public notice, large
number oil citizens Of Hardy County IA
semblsd al the Cour:. house in Mooretie Ia
on Saturday MAY llth, 1889. On motion
Capt. JOHN HoPEwELL was ap,oin,e.
chairman aud JOHN DALEY Secretary
Alter lew remark from WILLIAM S,.I
MouR, Esq explanatory of The object %
'he meeting, The following preamble ant
resolutions were offered by THos. Mas
LIN Esq. and unanimously adopted
-" nerea', Virginia appears al last 10 b,
areu,ing from that apathy and indifference,
"h'G" mas hitherto SO specially characleri
Iea her IN relation 10 a subject OF such vas
importance and general utility as that of In.
'erhai improvement And whereas. the
wants ana interests OF this section OF the
stare loudly call for some improvement, and
ior "eG'ued effort 10 secure prompt and eff
cient legislative action upon The suhjec, :
ana whereas, the construction Of Turn
pike Road from the North Western Tnrn.
PIKE Road, through Moorefeld and Frank.
lin TO the Warm Springs or Huntersvills-
will be we'll calculated to advance The nros.
perity and develop the resources Of This
valley: And whereas, a Convention is bro.
posed 10 be held IN Franklin, 10 secure uni.
On oil sentiment, and concert Of effort, TO
attain this object: Therefore resolved by
this meeting,
LIST. That they look with lively interes,
ana warm approx al upon the efforts TO con-
strucl Turnpike Road from the Northwest.
efn turnpike Road 10 the Warm Springs or
10 Hantersville, believing, as they do, that
IL Viii he OF great advantage and general
reneilt, and that they will unite with their
fellow Citizens of other counties, in every
proper effort 10 attain that end.
"a. That they cordially approve of the
proposed Convention TO be held in Frank.
lin, as well adapted 10 the object proposed
and tina! they concur in designating the l4,h
DAY OF June as proper lime for the meet.
! Ing oil said Convention
ord. That twelve delegates from this coun :
~ be appointed 10 attend said Convention.
4th. That the Chairman of the meeting
be authorized and required to supply anv
vacancies in said delegation
9th. That the Chairman and Secretary of
ms meeting be committee OF coIrespon.
dence 10 confer with similar committees of
other Counties
9th That the delegates elect 10 The Le
gislature OF Virginia of the several coun.
Ties interested in the construction OF the uro-
posed road, be anG are hereby requested and
invited TO attend The proposed Convention.
9TH. That copy o: the proceedings of
ms meeting be transmitted 10y the Secrela
ry TO The Editors of the South Branch In
leliigencer and Staunton Spectator, and that
they be requested TO publish them.
The Chairman then appointed the follow
lowing gentlemen as delegates, viz:
JDo. G. Harness, Sum'l. K Alexander.
Thomas MasIin, Gel. Jno. Seymour, Carr
rel Vanmeter, SEN, }. w. F. Allen, oseph
Williams, w iIliam Seymour, James Ma
cher, George Cunningham, George Fisher,
and Jno MuliD
On motion, the Chairman Of the meeting
was added TO The list OF delegates, ADD on
Holioh the meeting adjourned
JOHN HOPE WELL, Charm
JOHN DALEY, Sec'ry.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23
THE MYSTERIOUS CHESTS

-, he two great chests whichk I'M Gus,avus
M aftes having sealed them al every joint,
ueIiyered' on The first Of January, 1859, TO
we University OF upsal, as present, with
directions not to open them until the eXpirs.
tIon OF fifty years, have been brought out Of
The cellars Of The University, and deposited
IN one OF the galleries Of the library.
As the time expired IN the fret of Janus
y, 1899, the Sc rate had sent an address 90
The Crown Prince, as protector of The Uni-
vversities, requesting him TO attend The opens
Ing 81 The chests on New Years Day. The
TWO mysterious chests are Of different sizes,
ahd secured hy numerous iron bands ths
largest Is so hssry tina, four horses would nos
draw H. Since they have been placed in
The iiorafy, which is open TO the public.
numbers OF persons so every day 20 look a,
them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23
AN ACT, concerning the Banks in lie
Commonwealth of Virginia
Passed ADr;l 1000 l

4 l.
BY it the Banks are relieved from the
penalties and forfeitures incurred by
their failure to pay specie, and their
charters are restored.
1t provides, that if the Bank of Tir-
ginia, the Farmers Bank, and tue Val>
ley Bank accept the provisions of the
act increasing The Banking canitsl Of
1887, as modified by it they shal! not
discount TO any amount exceeding twice
their Capital
The benefits OF this act and the act
OF 1851, above named, are denied 10 the
Bank Of Virginia and the Farmers
Bank if they fail to accept the provi-
sioDs OF those acts within sixty DAYS a(-
ter the passage of this act, aud the same
benefits are denied to the Valley Bank
unless IT accept these provisions within
Tour months from the passage of this
act.
The Bank accepting as above. IS not
required to change the number OF, or
mode OF appointing its directors.
The Bank of Virginia is authorized
to increase lis capital 10 $500, 600
The Farmers Bank to increase its cap
ial $735 900, (beipg an increase in
each, in addition to that authorized by
The act of 1872 The branches to b.
established and the increase TO be dis,rib.
uted according to The act of 1887. and
the remainder to be retained in Rich.
mond.
The Bank Of Virginia is REQUIRED 70
increase The capital of itsBranch atBuch
anan 100000 out Of the $500 600
The 18th section Of the act Of 1897
is repealed.
The Treasurer is required alter the
Isl OF June, 1912 Of the Banks accent
to deposite one third Of the public mon.
les III the Bank OF Virginia, one third
10 The Farmers Bank, and one third If
the Branch of the Exchange Bank il
richmond; and il only one accents
then one half in the Bank so acceptinc
aud the other halfin the Exchange Bank
aud u neither accepts, then the whole il
the Exchange Bank.
W heo the Virginia Bank, the Farm
crs Bank and Valley Bank, or either o
them, accept according to the condition.
OF this act, the Treasurer is required f.
subscribe in the name Of the Common
wealth for the stock iu each or either o
them authorized so to be subscribed b,
| the act of 18th March, 1887: and to pay
Tor such subscription on; of the monsJ
heretofore loa0ed the said banks by tb,
State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23
SPECTATOR.
THE WIG NATIONAL CONvEN,
TIOS

we perceive that the Wings ia nearly all
Inc STATES have moved, or are NOV inp in The
choice OF Delegates 10 represen, them in the
" HIG NATIONAL CONVENTION that is ia
he held at Harrisburg in December mex, Tor
the purpose OF nominating candidates for the
offices OF President and Vice Pte.ideo, ol
'oe United States, at the ensuing National
'e''''n' For fhis purpose we observe, by
no'ice tom the State Central Committee
o' connecticut, State Convention is called
'or the 10Th day Of next month, to b. com.
posed Of number of delegates from, each
Town equal TO the number of its Representa-.
EVes ia the General Assembly. Nat intel
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-23

We understand that the Georgetown
Broom Factory has been forced TO suspend
operations for the preseLt season in conse-
guence Of the scarcity Of the broom. corn -
The eoterprisjng proprieIors have pledged
themselves TO give 500 per ton for any
quantity OF the article that may be delivered
10 them during the coming season. Accor>
ding 10 a late statement made in the Adyo.
cate by Messrs G.. z. Mason & Co farmers
Can plant no crop that will yield so large and
certain profit, while they can always find a
ready market in Georgetown. They have
on band large quantity Of prime seed
which will be sold low to those desirous oil
planting. - Georgetown Hduocate.