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Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-19

DuTcHMAN's ELEGY.
Here lies my pabes SO dead as nits,
Dat God has kilt nit ague fits.
He would not let 'cm stay init me,
But took em home to stay nit he.
sim oph," as General Harrison said
when he heard the cannon thunder
from Fort Stevenson, when young Gro.
CHAN was defendingit with twenty men
against British force Of five or six
hundred.
A Coon BUMp.-A phrcnologist at
the north, finding a young lady he was
examining possessed ofthe bump OF
wenty-thousand-dollars ativeness made
overturcs ofmarriage, which were ac-
cepted forthwith-:he best bump he
ever found.
The brightest blossom in the charc-
ter of man, is honest virtue.
Modesty is beautifying property.
When mans happiness is based
upon things in possession, it must; OF
necessity, be limited in extent; but
when it springs from his hopes, there
need be no limits to the amount Of it.
A little reality, however, isn't bad at
times.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-19
Hoot away despair!
Never yield to sorrow;
The blacklist sky may wear
A sunny face tomorrow.

We don't believe that widows dis
like second marriage-that old bach.
elors are happy-that wine cures the
gout-or that Henry Clay will ever be
the President Of the u. States.
Vices.-The vices of the rich and
great are mistaken for errors; those Of
the poor and lowly for crimes.
LoDe.-Love cannot exist in the
heart Of a woman without modesty is
its companion; nor in that of a man,
unless honoris its associate.
WHAT NExT?-Mr. Blake, dem
fist, has invented artificial and incor-
ruptible gums, as well as teeth. We
shall next hear of artificial stomachs,
with powerful d!gestors. The whole
structure of man is undergoing re-
forms. Artificial artificial teeth.
gums and palate-artificial legs and
arms-artiticsl hair; by and by, the
whole animal will be artificial.-.E y
Star.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-19

Bennett, of the New York Herald
says that ee is carefully watching both
parties. IT'S very easy for fellow ia
keep an eye upon two parties at the
same time. who has such a pair Of Cd.
tics. That's the advantage Of squint-
ing.--PRENTIcE.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-17

The annexed suggestions oil one OF the
most experienced and intelligent steamboat
captains in the West, cannot fail, II properly
attended to, TO secure passengers against the
explosion Of boilers Louisville Journal
To prevent tho explosion Of steamboat boil
ers, the following cheap and simple plan is
recommended: Make hole half an inch IN
diameter above the top Of each fiue of the
hoilers, a convenient distance from the after
end. Insert composition plug that will melt
nj the temperature of steam at $50 pounds
pressure. Whenever the water gets below
the top Of the fues, or steam raised above
that pressure. the plug will give and make a
noise. that will inform every person near the
boilers, however ignorant Of the properties Of
steam, that danger is ut hand, and that the
only remedy is to put out the fires imme-
diately.
The metallic composition is known to every
chemist, and, l believe, has been introduced
into France and other parts Of Europe for
the above purpose. have no doubt, that,
had these plugs been used the last year, those
terrible explosions would not have occurred;
and hence vast number Of valuable citizens
lives would have been saved.
JOSEPH SWAGER.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-17

Another Sub Treasurer S,cart,oouted- The noto-
rious Hooker, who withheld the poll books in the cleo
ton between Letcher and Free Tom Moore, and was
rewarded by Amos Kendall with Post Office for doing
has fobbed the public money and absconded Such
aresnlt to be anticipated So long as the Fede-
raj Executive acts upon the principle Of prefenng
man Of bad to one Of good character for stations ofust
and responsibility must expect instances
Of pecala,ons and defalca.ens. That rule of action
constitutes the true Of the and unprecedent
cd numbers that have occurred during the last FIVE years.
and until 1t ceases to operate, the evils which
sons will continue to exist It is preposterons to sup
pose that rogues be made honest of by being
placed in position where they crafty their ruling
propensity, that of picking and stealing, without limit
and without fear Of punishment. After Hooker had
proved himself scoundrel by committing perjury in
regard to tho poll books, administration which had
any respec, for the public morals the public interests
would have bestowed upon him public honor. or con.
hded to him the custody Of the public money.-Rich
Whip
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In referring a debate in the British Parla-
ment upon the Canadian troubles, correspondent
the Journal Of Commerce says:
Lord Brougham wound up the debate by lecture
the government Of the United States who he hoped
would arouse itself from its apathy, and become re-
stored to the rank Of a civilized community Those
who the most prominent IN advocating the claims
OF America, were entirely agreed that her suffering her
citizens TO proceed in their border attacks disgrace
fu aud degrading her position a nation and that
continuance Of the would degenerate her beneath
contempt"
II such opinions expressed by members Of the
British Parliament what will not be said Of our govern
ment If the English government learn the fact that the
President Of the United States has connexion in his
employ at Oswego manager Of his land speculstons
in that quarter named Hawley, upon whom he has be-
slowed the office Of Postmaster at that pacehat this
Mr.. Hawey member Of the Hunters secret so
eity, organized border for the invasion Of Cana
da-ihat MIR. Ha"ley principal man in getting up
the expedition against Pfescottha after that unfoT
tunate affair, the fullest evidence Of the part Of Mr.
llawey had taken in The matter was furnished TO the
President AMPLY supported by affidavs, aud accompa-
MED by petition Of the inhabitants Of Oswego Tor his
removal from the office Of Postmaser-,hst the petition
and accompanying adavits presented to the Pre-.
sdent by the representative in Congress from that dis
trict he uniting the request for tho removal Of Mr.
Hawley-hat the President refused to remove him. and
that Hswey yet remains Postmaster of Oswepo agent
for the Presidents land speculatons and leader of the
loco oco party in that region
IL is said the President intends visit the line Of the
frontier during his present tour apo,cedy to quiet the
border difficulties bot really for purposes
Ha~leys case shows that he more the sop ot of
oco.oco parzans than he does for the quiet Of our
frontier
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LOCO-FOCOISM

Lsbors 10 eaualize the condition OF all mankind,
levelling every thing downward Because some
men are poor, il seeks TO make all poor alike Be-
cause some are vicious, il would take away the re-
ward Of virtue. Because some men are ignorant
and depraved, it would confound the distinctions of
knowledge and reclitude. Because some men pre-
fer idleness and cold meat, it would discountenance
industry, soup, and warm bread. Because all men
cannot wear gold watches, there should be none
manufactured but Of pinchbeck. Because all men
cannot get their notes discounted the bank there
should be no banks. Because some men never have
much money, none should have more than the rest
Because railroads, transporting passengers at three
cents mile, are such odious monopolies, people
ought to travel in pos,coaches and pay six.
Loco-tocoism is disoTganzing and revolution
airy" spirit II is never contented with the existing
state OF things II is constantly fomenting anarchy
and breeding dscord. II is a reckless innovator
and for the love Of change is ever varying lis pur-
poses and pursuits The machine that was erected
Yesterday, and operated to admiration to-day, is bat
tered down tomorrow, to make room for some new
experiment. II is the deadly foe Of order, harmony,
and system.
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Fortunate Rcscn".-Captain Dwight, Of The brig
Emma, which arrived at Portsmouth from New or
leans, on the Sth inst, reports that about The Ih
ult. about % miles from land, he picked IN \ hoai
with man In il, who saws his name is Francis Mar
tn that he lives on lot No H. about 10 miles ahnve
Fort Jackson, near the Grand Cor Big) Prairie on
New Orleans river, following the fishing business
and supplying the plantations, &c, and that he IL
by birth Frenchman and about siyyeight years Of
age. He says his wife lay dead and he was on his
way down the riverto get sand 10 make grave over
her, when he was drilled Cor was bown) of out OF
STATES that when picked up he was entirely exhaust.
Gu, ana was lying under the SAIL and aware that
han vessel was near him, and was only aroused BY
had h"ag probably would not long have survived;
some NO s9ur days absent from home. There was
sD,ne bread on board his boat bur no wafer and he
n sne.h sa san water. Capt. D. says he endeavored
way TO mi h vessel bound to New Orleans or that
Re L now NV nm 90 ard, but had not been able
sage to New Orleans. aAAious 70 oo'ain pas
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-17

Van Burenism in the South-We have always
believed that Mr.. Yam Buren, had little to hope from
the course OF South Carolina at the next Presiden-
tial election. The Charleston Mercury, Calhoun's
organ seems to think that the States Rights Party of
Georgia also may believe that "there is no manner
Of choice between Mr.. CLAY and Mr.. VAN buren,"
and If they do think the two equally bad ii init
mates that "lhey will be perfectly justified in es-
chewing the contest, and using their electoral vote
for the purpose of paying harmless compliment to
a distinguished fellow citizen ("Gov. Troup'0
These givings out are significant of the lore Mr..
Calhouns little band entertain for their new allies.
The Charleston Mercury, however, will find that
the States Rights Party of Georgia will not "eschew
the contest" Mr.. CIays popularity, we are assured,
is daily increasing there; and we have not doubt
that he will obtain the electoral vote oil the State over
any competitor.-N. Y. Times
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-17
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

The amount Of the cash sales Of Public Lands for
the years 1885, 6.-7,-'s, which Tor should have
been) paid into the United States Treasury, amounted
o,iynine millions, nine hundred and sirfy ro dol
lars and scpenfeen cents, which 10 nearly double the
amount ever received into the Treasury, form sales Of
the Public Lands from the beginning Of the cash sales
in 1920 And notwithstanding this enormous
ceeds the amount received during the four prior years.
full hniy.one millions Of dokiars--the Treasury has
become bankrupt, aud national debt Of nearly
ten millions Of dollars has been created by our :"
nonear' and reforming adminislration.-D.
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From the Nashville Miss \ Cnuriier

The Woodpiue ARRAY again.--We regret to state
that this unhappy affair has been the Of more
hloodshed. duel took place between Henry A.
Moore and Fielding Davis, on the 9th June, on the
Louisiana side Of the line, about ten miles below
Woodvile, which resulted in the death Of the former
They fought with rifles at a present !; distance so
yards Mr. Davis shot Moore in the left side the ball
entering about half inch below the top Of the hin
bone. Mr.. Moore died in few minutes He fell
without being able to shoot at all Mr.. Davis fred
Immediately after the word one.
Mr.. Moore challenged Mr.. Davis without waiting for
the latter to reply his (Mr Ms publicston in the
newspapers Il is but justice to Mr. DAVIS to state that
he very reluctant to accept the challenge and even
up TO the time Of his appearing the ground declared
that he was forced into measure which he deplored
and condemned and expressed his willingness 10 &C.
code to any honorable terms of accommodation f; but
the opposing party determined that the fight should
take place, and Mr.. Davis. rather than endure the
sneerng taunt Of towardce from those who could not
appreciate his motives, yielded his better feelings and
judgment 10 the fendish dictates Of a false honor
We also regret to state that Mr.. Leigh, who was
severely wounded in the former sray. rapidly sink
ing, and cannot, it is feared, survive many days
From all that we gather from inquiry from var-
ons sources, we would conclude that public opinion IN
Wilkinson county is strongly in favor Of Mr. DAVIS, and
has been with him throughout the whole affair
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poWDlTCH'S EDITION OF the "Mecanioue Ce
A. ieste' Of La PlaceThis work is now completed in
vols quarto hose who have purchased the early vo-
lumes, who may want complete s.ts can he sun
piled by applying to +. TAYLOR June s.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-17

Mississippi Raiiroad.--lt gives us pleasure TO in
form our iellow.citzenS throughout me STATE mai
amidst ali The bugbears and panic Of The times this
great work is proceeding onward with an energy
that knows no relaxation. Difficulties have arisen
in lis progress as they do in all undertakings the
execution Of which swallows up so much of the
sipews of labor but an unceasing resolve TO make
tie road ha, borne The superintendent> of the Mis-
sissippi Railroad with comparative ease over all
transient impediments thus far, and shall continue
TO do 50, we hope, until lis compe,ion.-N aieiez
Courier.
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A Real Blessing to Mvthers.
DR.. W. EVANS CELEBRATED SOOTHING SYRUP,

FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH.
THIS infallible remedy has preserved hundreds Of
As soon as the Syrup is rubbed on the gums the child
will This preparation is innocent, flea
cious and pleasant thar child will refuse TO let It's
gums be rubbed with it. When infants at the age OF
four months though there appearance Of teeth one
bottle of the Syrup should be used the gums, to open
the pores Parents should never be without the Syrup
in the nursery where there young chdren for II
child wakes in the night with pain the gums, the Syrup
Immediately gives by opening the pores and healing
the gums thereby preventing Commissions, fevers, &c
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-17
AGENTS.

LEWIS JOHNSTON, Washington.
C. CRUIKSHANK, Georgetown.
BELL a. ENTUSlLE, Alexandria.
EDWARD Mcdowell, Fredericksburg.
MORTIMER g. MOWBRAY Baltimore.
C. HALL, Norfolk.
A. DUVALL Richmond
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easy. will come presently" The tor
quoise ring. il should be told, u Margarel's
solitary memorial Of her love trial.
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ALARMING FACTS.

Inasmnch plain republican people choose facts,
instead Of words for Arguments beg their attention
10 the following drawn with from public documents.
They are imposing, and carry prodgious weighty
argument agains, the administration.
The sales Of public lands during Mr.. Adams sdIni-
nistration Of four years. amounted TO less than fre
mlons. During the last four years few dollars less
than fy millions. The total amount Of expenditures
during Mr.. Adamss administration of four years is,
forty eight millions, five hundred and one thousand,
nine hundred and fourtekn dollars and thirty cents
The totol amount Of expenditures by Gen. Jacksons
and Mr. Van Burens administrations for the same
time. during the last FIVE ending 1898, amounts
TO ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SlX MIL
LIONS, heo thousand three hundred and thirty dollars,
and flceniy-sI cents. Or nearly three hmes as much
the expenditures during the period Of time BY
Mr.. Adams. And all this. too by party who cursed
Mr.. Adams administration as Erhapagdnf," aud
who rode into power tho whirlwnd hobby aud shout
Of " Economy, Refrenthmcm and Reiorm," in the ex.
travagances and abuses urged against Mr.. Adams -
Are the people Of Tennessee yet satisfied with these
plain yet startling factsl We have drawn them from
Mr.. Woodbdry's report, and other public documents,
and challenge there being erroneous They alarm.
ing facts And they facts of a character which
submit 10 the people Of Tennessee, and ask them at
the time if this administration, under such state of
things lie worthy the confidence Of honest republic
can people Id
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Important Application Of Electro Magnetism 10
Mdchinery.-Ihe attention Of the public has been for
some days called to successful application of the
power of Electro Magnetism to machinery, in an en-
CINE now exhibited in this city, at No So Gold street
The motive wheel Of this engine is Ave feet in diameter
and is propelled by the action Of galvanic battery,
"copper" and zinc] on four electro agnets, weighing
perhaps, seventy-fve pounds each The wheel weighs
about 500 pounds, and performs 40 revolutions in
minute. The vivid sparks Of electricity which are
constantly evolved from the conductors while the wheel
Is IN notion afford evidence Of the tremendous energy
OF ths new power. which it is believed may be indef-
nl.ey increased and applied to useful purposes in the
arts Sufficient power is already obtained for msny
manufacturing objects, and hope soon to see i, an
Piled to printing presses, cotton and silk machinery.
cabinet and joiner's work, &C.
The experiments at So Gold street have been made
under the direction Of the Electro. Magnetic Comnanv
Ian Incorporated association. and the object in show
ing the machines gratuously to the public is to err
gage he attention OF those who DO disposed to par
tc'pae IN the enterprise, by subscribing for shares
Nep York Star.
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PoLITIcs OF THE DAY.
r. ne Editor u ne Nsv Ysrk Amerisan.

To fhe Editor 81 tAs Nsw YORK Americaai
Slr-On reading the address OF The Chairman Of
the Democratic Committee 10 The President Of The
United States, ON his landing al Castle Garden, and
The Presidenls Ieply thereto, II struck me that il
might be doing favor to the Democratic party,
and service TO the public, To give a merica YER
sion Of those unprecedented, bui beautiful produc-
lions.
One Of the advantages of rhyme, Is the aid which
pissess some superiority over prose 10 is capacity
10 express ideas and sentiments Ia fewer words.
] enclose you the Result Of my labors, with this
additional remark, that although something may b.
lo>t 10 the effort al condensation, yet pains have
been spared to render this netrical copy worthy Of
the original X.
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From ne Memphis Enquirer.
THE ADMINISTRATIONS pEFALCATIoNs. .

THE ADMINISTRATION DEFALCATlONS.
Col Polk attempts 10 hide and defend the wholesale
robbery Of the Treasury funds BY the Office Of
The present and late administrations In charging me
same species of guilt having been praciieed under
the administration Of Mr.. Adams He even sdduces
figures aud scts from the public documents 10 sustain
his deceptive and dupeitous attempt 10 exercise and
defend his othce-holdlng friends ia their inlamy. ny
falsely attempting TO prove, thai Mr.. Adams officers
we've deeply stepped Ia The dsmning guilt
And let suppose, for Arguments cake, that ~ so
ard that Mr. Adams officers thieves and robbers
and sacked eyery Office Of its golden trusts Would
this Mr. Folks party for doing the thing
Or had Mr. Adams officers cot the ihfosts OF their
nephbors aud committed foul murder would their
crime aud guilt render Mr. Poke friends innocent in
committing similar ouiragesl
But let expose the deceptive tricks oil Mr. Polk 10
this matter What defslcstions OF public officers
der Mr.. Adams administration docs he adduce as
ssf-cf TO the official tupude and stealth Of his Office
holding friends. Why forsooih, none at all. He
gathers up parcel OF debts owed the government by
few private individuals. importing merchants, for duties
goods, and who failed and we're unable TO pay their
debts. These honest bnt bankrupt merchants debts
brought up by Mr. Polk 10 show that deslcations
will occur under oil administrations Yes these pr-
vate debts. owed by few broken individuals, are
brought forward by Mr.. Polk set-of against the
hodiag robbers Of the Treasury, belonging his
party One is the debt Of honest. but broken ind-
vidual. Tbs other ple robbing Of money that be-
ionged 10 another person
by such Infamous tricks OF deception 10 Mr. Polk
attempting to blind the people OF Tennessee against
the awful corruption and Of Mr. Van Burens
administration Like ar,fu physician, he guilds and
sweeens the outside Of the nsuseatng doses he is adj
rninislering. He covers the nanral features so
revolving TO the senses with nosrum mixture Of fraud
and honcyed words. But as 10 the present instance,
the gded covering is quickly away by the hand Of
truth aud the rambling poison that lies beneath exposed
in all its fightfu hideousness
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