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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-26
HON. LANES GARLAND.

This gentleman on Saturday last made an able
speech in the House Of Representatives. II was al
together Conservative Republicans in character, and
forcble in argument. II will add TO the reputation
which Mr. Garland has acquired as bold, fearless,
independent, and consistent Republican Representa-
tive.
The following from the Globe, gives brief out
line of Mr.. Garland's speech: ...,..v
Mr.. J. Garland, who was entitled to the floor,
proceeded 10 discuss at length the policy of the past
and present Administrations. He vindicated the
Conservatives from the charges that they had aban-
doned the principles Of General Jackson's admins
traon, and said that they were governed by patriot
ic motives, &c., and gloried in his efforts to break
down the Bank of the United States. He advocated
the commitment Of the public treasures Of the ma
ton to the banks, made some structures upon Mr..
Van Buren's letter to Sherrod Williams, and depre
Gated the idea of specie currency, and contended
that il was impracticable to carry the commercial
operations Of the country denounced the Sub-trea-
sury bill as scheme to increase Executive patro-
mage and power, and would oppose such acquisition
of power, whether it came from Henry, Clay, VIM.
sal to receive State Bank paper went to destroy the
iishment Of the Subtreasury system would have the
tendency to bring into existence another National
Bank. He denied that he and the Conservatives
had formed an alliance offensive and defensive with
any party, but that the Wings had embraced their
opinions, and let come what might, he would not
change his opinions
We hope to be able to lay the speech itself before
the public in few days. .~.. - r.
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VIRGINIA SENATOR.

On Saturday last, after six Intellectual bal
lots 10 elect Senator 10 Congress, by the
Virginia Legislature, the subject was inde-
fniiely postponed. Thus the whole mat
Ter is referred back to the people, the source
of original power. In one Of the ballots on
Saturday Mr.. RIvEs wanted but four
of majority Of all the votes given, to
have elected him. The openly auo,ced Van
Buren, men moved in solid phaanx, from first
to last. Some fourteen or more Wings, SO
called, and by the Richmond Wing styled,
" impracticabies,' threw away their votes on
every ballot when the contest was between
the Van Buren, candidate, Mr.. Mason, and
the Conservative Republican candidate, Mr..
RIvEs. These are styled by Mr.. RITcHIE,
the IS Spartan Band Of Wings" We have
heard it suggested that more appropriate
title by which to distinguish them, would be,
/" the rindiciipes.'
The great question has now gone to the
people, and they will shortly be called on to
decide by their votes, whether Virginia sus-
tains the good old republican doctrines and
principles Of her JEFFERSON and her MADI-
SON, or whether she. abandons them, to fol-
low after and support the nnti-republican and
federal doctrines and measures Of MARTIN
VAN buren,.
We cannot doubt the result, if the people
of Virginia are left to the unbiased exercise
of their own judgments. We would admonish
them to beware of malgn influences" and
above all, of WOLVES IN SLEEPS
CLOTHING.' ...
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THE NORTH EASTERN BOUNDARY.

The territory in dispute is that Northern portion of
the State which seis wedge-like, between the Pro-
vnces of New Brunswick and Lower Canada, and
comprises about six millions OF acres of land, or
about one third Of the whole State Of Maine. 1t is
mostly Wild covered with pine forests. and is re-
garded as highly valuable. Its acquisition is an OBJ
ec to Great Britain chiefly because II inteIcepts the
communication between Halifax and Quebec.
A glance at good map, and the language Of the
treaty which has never been modified in the least,
comparing it with the English description Of the
Southern boundary of Canada, will satisfy any per-
son of common sense Of the utter injustice Of the
claim Of Gre at Britain
That sacred treaty, Of 's3, which Of all others
should remain invioate, defines the boundary line
between the United States and the possessions CT the
British Empire stolows:
"And that all disputes which might arise in fu-
ture on the subject OF the boundaries of the said u.
S. may be prevented, il is hereby agreed and de,
cared, that the following are, and shall be, their
boundaries, IL wit:
Article 8. From the Northwest angle Of Nova
Scotia to wit: that angle which Is formed by line
drawn due North, from the source Of the 81 Croix
river to the highlands, along the said highlands
arhith diuide those riucrs that empty Themselves into
The ST. Laurence from those sehieh fall into the At
lantic ocean, to the Northwesternmost head OF the
| Connecticut river"
| portion OF this very boundary was described by
royal proclamation Of 1853, which laid down the
/ Southern limits of Canada This was confirmed by
an act Of Parliament of l774, and corresponds with
the Northern line of Maine, as defined in The treaty
! Of IT'S II is as follows Canada is
"Bounded on the South by a line from hae boy q
Chelcur [see this on the mapl along ne Aighan4s s
arhieh diriGs the 7irers that empty hemalrfs INC re
S. Laurence, from those mhch fall into ne sea- ge
precise language Of the treaty. to Polht au,g
| fire degrees of Northern latitude, ana inc La''e'"
bank OF Connecticut river" &c.
The line of the Northern coast OF me oay u o.e-
leur, extended West, runs along The Douhuatie'
claimed BY the United States, and along 'ne h'sh-
lands which divide the rivers" &c ne oouHua-
ries are too clear for cavil
The boundary claimed by the United States was
svod ~ hat sacred treaty which terminated the long
-, or he Revolutionary war, and from l7S3 TO
~ Irn;,ed states exercised exclusive and ac-
,,,odoed jurisdiction over the territory, the per-
e., and settled rightto which, Great Britain volun-
,.ri,v confessed in every official paper which men
Toned The subject afterwards for any purpose what
over The claim Of Great Britain to this territory
was set up after 1914, and was, perhaps, suggested
| bv the embarrassment which such salient angle of
| the United States threw in the way of her commu-
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CONGRESS-.

In SENATE yesterday the Smithsonian Beauest was
taken up and discussed by several Senators. Mr..
CALHOUN, MIR. NILES, and Mr.. BRowN opposed the
objects Of that benefcent and philanthropic trust,
upon some nice and metaphysical constitutional
grounds which peculiar 10 that patriotic and en-
lightened class of politicians. The bank bugbear
and the money power were salked into the forum TO
brighten Senators out Of the rroprety Of voting for
the application of this bequest TO the glorious objects
contemplated by the testalor. This is consistent
After negotiating by special agent for two years 10
procure this bequest, and spending $4,000 for that
purpose these members of this party would now de-
feat its objects and we suppose, send the money back
10 England at another heavy expense.
Mr.. WRleHT was favorable to the objects designed
To be accomplished by such an institution, but could
not see the necessity Of the particular form OF the
Bi,l in Which it was presenled-is providing for the
| election of nine trustees, clerk and printer, to
draugh, charter, &c. &c. Mr.. HuRaARD thought
nothing could be done with the subject this session.
and therefore moved u lay the bill upon the table,
DENYING the privilege TO the venerable Mr.. ROBBINS,
The Chairman Of the Committee, OF saying aught
wbv sentence should not thus be pronounced upon
il. It was laid upon the table, by 20 ayes-l5 noes
Mr.. WILLIAMS, of Me, arose and denied the ntima-
lions OF one Of the city papers, that the movements
of the authorities Of Maine were intended for the
furtherance Of patizan Objects and thought il re-
prehensible attempt, in the prospect of a possible
contest with great foreign power, to throw our own
people into the wrong in advance. He then went
on TO give detailed history Of the controversy in
relation TO the northeastern boundary, and toustify
the State Of Maine in the steps she had thought 1t
necessary to take.
In the House. after the reports Of the committees
the subject Of approprating $1,000 for the salary of
an agent to Hayti, was debated at considerable
length.
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Mr. BENTON moved TO lay The bill on The table
Negalved by yeas ID, nays 81
Mr. Bayards amendment was now loS by ayes
49, noes h.
On motion Of Mr.. HUBBARD, The number OF
commissioners was reduced from three 10 two, BY
ayes 10, noes 49,
Mr. SEWER moved to reduce the number Of com
missioners from two 10 one. Negalived by ayes IL,
noes 20.
On motion Of Mr.. BAYARD, the commissioners
were authorized by the bill to punish contempts:
aye. II, noe-not counted
Mr. SEWER moved that the salary OF the com
missloners be reduced from 5000 TO ~ 500 Ne
gatived without division.
Mr. SWIFT moved to reduce il to $4,000. Mega
lived BY ayes Is, noes IT.
Mr.. SMITH, OF Indiana, moved to reduce II 10
VI 300 Negaliyed by yeas IT, nays 49, (the yeas and
nays having been ordered.)
On motion Of Mr.. WALL, the bill was.amended,
SO as TO require the commissioners TO report TO Con-
gress only on those claims which they might allow,
instead OF all the claims brought before them,
On motion Of Mr.. NORyELL the term during
On motion Of Mr., BAYARD, members Of Con-
gress and all officers under the Government were
prohibited BY the bill from acting as agents In the
case Of any claim against the United States.
On motion Of Ne SEWER, the commissioners
required by the bill to continue their sessions
long there should be any business before them.
Mr.. CALHOUN suggested the propreiy Of print
ing the amendments, as the bill, even an expert
ment, was very important one, and he argued
against the BILL and In favor Of improving and per-
fecling the present system.
After few remarks by Mr.. PRENTISS and Mr..
SMITH, Of Conn, In favor OF the bill
The amendments were concurred in, and the bill,
amended, was ordered to be engrossed for third
reading.
Mr.. NORYELI. gave notice that, on Monday he
should move 10 go into the election of Assistant
Door-keeper
The VICE PRESIDENT then, in accordance
with usage took his leave Of the Senate for the re-
mainder of the session, thanking the Senators, indi
vdually and collectively for the courtesy and kind
ness which they had ever extended towards him in
the discharge OF the duties OF the Chair, and wish
ing them safe return to their homes.
The Senate then adjourned
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these high.handed proceedings OF the ressPass1h,s
, ars suhorzed or in any way countenanced oy me
Provincial Government, and 10 procure The release
af The agent and those taken with him ING ase -
Was also charged with other matters peI'aln,SaSn -
,bis most extraordinary and Outrageous proceeangy
The facts above related except IN relation :,
own doings, have been communicated y ie na of he
by the Sheriff Of PenabScot who iofniea o.s
company OF the land agent. -. he land
This is the only communication from ny mo or
agent or his company which have had 'e'0'"'
Otherwise, that could be relied upon ,pFIEI.D
COUNCIL CHAMBER, Feb. -, ie9s
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Mr. GARLAND, Of Virginia. who was entitled
70 lne noof addressed the committee al great length,
on the subjects OF the currency and financial opera
sons o. " country generally, and especially In re-
sury scheme.
/ The House sat iii near IL o'clock on Saturday
night, under an ayowed determination 10 finish the
consideration Of The General Approximation Mn m
Committee OF the Whole, but failed 10 retain
quorum; and the committee rose and reported pro-
gress
Mr.. Bronson's amendment respecting charges for
printed copies papers by the Clerk ofthe Supreme
Court was, after brief discussion, Withdrawn by
him. but Immediately renewed by MIR. PETRIKEN
when il was negaiiyed.
Mr.. GARLAND, Of Louisiana, indicated num-
Der Of amendments he should propose TO the bill, re-
irenching clerkshps in several ofthe Departments
and moved 10 substitute an appropriation for a
Charge dAfaires for the proposed appropriation for
a Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court OF Spain.
This motion was opposed by Mr.. CUSHING and
Mr.! HOWARD, and lost.
Mr. GARLAND also pointed out several subjects
of complaint In the management OF the Post Office
Department, and warmly objected 10 an item Of near
y 5000 proposed 10 the bill to meet the demands
Of the Postmaster General.
An incidental discussion took place on an appro-
praiion for arrearages in the expenditures for the
Territory OF Iowa, which led 10 extended explana:
tons by Mr.. CHAPMAN, the delegate from that
Territory, in relation to difficulties between Go
vernon Lucas and the Secretary OF the Territory,
MT Conway. The discussion resulted IN the rejec-
tion Of the item for arrears.
MIR. BOND proposed to limit the contingent fund
ior foreign missions TO 5000, and quoted recon-
mendation 10 that effect In The report ofihe commit
tee OF Tetrenchment In 1928; but, after brisk en-
counter between him and Mr.. Cambreleng and Mr..
Howard in relation to that report the motion was
negaliyed
On motion Of Mr. LYON, an item was inserted
Tor marine hospital at Mobile.
When the committee rose, an appeal was pending
which had been made by Mr.. Ingham, from dec-
sion OF the chairman, (Mr. Banks) In relation to
formerly appropriated for drydock In New York
harbor.
On the motion to adjourn the yeas and nays were
called, when there were "a for the adjournment, and
Is against II.
A motion for call of the House was negatiyed.
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The popular speech Of Mr.. PRENrss, of Miss
loe found in our paper to-day 1t is valuable
history OF many of the astounding cases of mal-ad-
hlhiSlral'on, which have illustrated the imbecile
management of the Treasury Department, and re-
heved OF much of The usual tediousness of dry de-
'al by the amusing, yet torcble imagery and COM
parsons BY which this gentleman's oratory is dis
tinguiShed '-,...
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From Haiifar.-A letter from Halifax, dated 9th
instant received by the Messrs Topf states that the
irsate lnconstant, Capt Bing arrived there on the
~, in twcntyone days from Cork, with detachments
OF the 37th and Goth regiments. The Hercules "a is
daily expected from Portsmouth with the I'd battalion
OF the rife brigade The Legislature of the Province
have voted $1,000 to the Canadian loyalss who have
suffered IN the late border disturbances and the inhah
'an's OF 'aaH subscribed f50O for the same purpose
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II is expected that the President will make COM
munication to Congress, to-day, in relation to the
Northeastern boundary troubles. A Cabinet Coun-
Gil, Il is said was held on Saturday. The special
agent bearing official dispatches from the Governor
OF Me. to the President arrived here on Friday eve
ming.
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WASHINGTON CITY.

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
BE uNry--iN NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS oHARITy.--Augushn.
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NoTcE.-Members of Congress desiring to settle
their accounts with this establishment will have an
opportunity Of doing So for greater convenience, at
the reporters desk in the House this morning and on
Thursday morning.
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Among the distinguished visiers at present in the
Metropolis is Major General WINFIELD Scorr..
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We regret to learn that MIR. HAYES, Of Kentucky
is confined to his lodgings by illness.
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JOSEPH GILLoTTs PATENT METALLIC

TIETH mILLUTT7S PATENT METALIJC
fENS.-The following statement will show Tho es
tmaonn which these pens are held and il is
WIN be an nducement TO those who desire 10 have n
really good article, at least to make a tiia of them
me whole number of Steel Pens manuiactured at
Joseph GlIott's Works. from Octoler is9T ., ont at
loSS was 35sOsi52 29sio37 s-l2 Dozen or 2is $50
gross dozen, and pens, ''''''
20 1e nad at all stationary and fancy goods stores
las"rera W states, and Wholesale only at the Manu-.
Fed 2l.lm. o'' ave" ioIh
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E Ely GA, GAkpEN SEEDS. JOHN GARDINER,
Landreth Philadelphia and y tba Se,, ia -
near A9any has received general assortment Of Garden
leeds o. last years growth from those cstabIsbments
SSeas are LOT sale, Gnadnterated, at GARDENERS
posite the Catholic Church N '0'" t ,ieV ,nc OPP
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N W vI ~, sSkETCHES OF EIGHT YEARS
PsG 70 % An additional supply Just received for sale by
81 + TAYLOR
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", yours,
WILLIAM SLADE.

?. s.-Will the publishers of the Globe and Madi-
sonan do me the favor to transfer the foregoing TO
their columns w. S.
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TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
THIRD SESSION.
IN SENATE.
FaIDAY, Feb. y, 1889.

FaiDaY, Feb q, 1889.
The following memorials and petitions, &c. were
presented and referred:
BY MIR. ROBINSON; From the Legislature Of
Illinois, nstTucting their Senators against voting for
the adoption OF the Sub treasury system; also from
the same source, asking that they use their infu-
ence 10 have the Constitution so amended as 10 re-
strict aller the year lSi5, the Presidential term to
four years.
BY Mr.. WRIGHT: From citizens Of Erie county,
New York, asking that wheat may be imported from
Canada free OF duty, In order that Il might be man
ufactured into -four and exported also, from w
Dickinson.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-11-08

The CAUSE AND THE CURE.-The Madi-
sonlan, the Conservative paper at WASH
lngton, says, in regard to the dsordered
currencs, and commercial distress: OF one
thing we are convinced, viz. that to the
unholy AVID unjusliable war which the ad
mlnlstraton has waged against the BUSH
ness aud credit system Of the country
is to be attributed oil the scenes of dlsas.
ter and ruin which at present affict U.s.
and we 60 further, and give il as our fixed
and firm belief that there never viii be
change for the better, until there is an en-.
tire aud thorough change of the materia!
about the government
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-11-08
FROM EUROPE.

The Great Western arrived at New.York on
Monday. The news brought by this arrival is not
oil a very important or decided character. Prev.
Gus apprehenSIons Ola great failure Of the crops,
are, happily, not sustained the morev marke t
appears TO have received d slight melioralion ,hc
cotton market continnri very fair as regard. de.
mand, but prices dn not appear TO have advanced.
From the continent the news is far from exciting
The British Queen arrived at Portsmouth on
the 12i uo. The London Chronicle of the I7th
vews'n rather favorable light the intelligence
relative 10 the monetary affairs in this country.
We cannot, says the New.Yolk Sun, discover
that there is any material change in the money
market II any thing, it is better. Mr. Jaudon,
the agent Of the Pennsy lvania Bank of The q. ),
had succeeded, but it is said at great sacrifices, in
making arrangements whereby all The drafts of the
bank will he accepted. Two thousand shares Of
the bank were sold on The 10Th of October, AT POI.
per share Barring and brothers have taken The
agency Of the bank, and the dividends due on the
stock OF the bank on the l7lh u. were regularly
paid.
Throughout England and Scotland. fortunate
change in the weather had greatly mirgared the
previous i'll prospects Of the agricullursts, and
enabled them 10 secure u large share Of a pretty
lair harvest. II was believed that The crops would
prove neither fall nor short, Lu fair average.
In Ireland, however, the deficiency was computed
at full one third, and taking the inferior quality of
me gram InlO CONSIDERATION, The shortness OF the
wheat crop was estimated at one half Doublin
paper OF The 7h ult. states, as an illustration thar
Two thirds the wheat exhibited on the corn ex.
change that day was bought up by dsliers, AT
rates so low as from 10 to 22s.
FRANCE.-Ihe,e is nothing of moment. Ru-
monrs Of changes in the cabinet are still anoat.
Arrests of persons concerned in the nsrrrecrion
oithe 9Th OF May were still taking place, and the
various branches of trade and commerce are rem.
resented IN distressed stale.
SPAIS-The Spanish government has proclaim.
ca an unconditional amnesty. Spanish stocks are
heavy, owing TO an impression that Cabrera will
Yet give much trouble TO the Queens Generals
Esparlero is proceeding against him, and is waited
with apparent resolution.
The French and British fleets, about ten sail of
the line each, are still AZ The mouth of The Darden.
elles, The luikish and most Of the Egyptian are
IN the harbor OF Alexandria.
letter from Constanlinope dated 23I OF Sept.
announces that the harvest has ia lied generally in
Turkey, and that the prices of grain in the mar.
kels OF the Black Sea was hourly ising.
Proposed blockade of Canton By the English.
London paper says-lt is stated on good author.
ny mat government in reply 10 the dispatches !
brought from China by The Ariel, have ordered |
that Canton be placed in "A state OF blockade.- |
These instructions are going out by the new clip.
per "aior." engaged expressly for The occasion.
Earl Durham 10 10 DO sent ambassador extraor.
dinary 10 Turkey.
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ME OPIUM TRADE.

UNTIL recently, the trade at China has
been carried on by means Of opium. This
drug was purchased in Turkey and India by
British merchants and others, carried 10
Canton,and the resold in exchange for teas.
silks, and other product o! the Celestial
Empire, instead of paying the precious
metals. This trade has always been con
(ra3and, The Chinese Government, per,
celvlDg the evils in their community by
the use OF opium, prohbltedit its importation;
but the subordinate iuncionaries connived
at ire trade, being corrupted by the money
OF The merchants, aud The opium was
Struggled in, in spite OF The efforts of the
government to prevent il. Al length, The
eVll becoming 60 great aud the contempt