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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

HoRRIp MURDER.-As one of our citizens, Mr.
Fullenwider, on Tuesday was al his plantation, at
the High Shoals on the Catawba, he noticed me-
gro fellow on horse, fording the river. From his
wrong, and on his landing questioned him, and from
his hesitation, and other appearances, Immediately
arrested him, and brought him 10 Lincolnton jail
We have since heard that Mr. John Forsyth, a re-
spectacle citizen of lredell county, was passing
through the county on hisway TO Alabama with this
and several othernegroes, and on Sunday night last
was brutay murdered while in his tent asleep hav-
ing his brains dashed out with axe The negro,
then, took one OF the horses and made his escape,
while the others alarmed the ncighborhood. From
all the circumstances and his confession since his
arrest Abner the prisoner is believed TO be his muir
derer.
Much credit is due to Mr.. Fullenwider for his spi-
rited conduct Wing Banner.
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THE HERMIT-A FAnr.r.

A pious hermit, who lived in the solitude Of
the forest, far from the noise Of men, was
once wandering through the woods in pursuit
of few wild fruits and berries to make up his
frugal meal. He heard a moaning in the
grass, and looking down saw fox, both of
whose fore-legs were broken, writhing like a
snake on the ground, and apparently starving.
The good hermit was about to seek some food
for the helpless creature, when an eagle APP
peared, soaring high over head, and suddenly
let fowl fall from his talons directly at the
feet Of the fox. The starved animal seized
greedily on the precious prize, aud soon made
a hearty meal on it. "Ah," exclaimed the
Why did distrust his providential care, and
wander over hill and dale to seek for my daily
food? He who brought food to the mouth
of this helpless animal, will surely never for
get his servant. Henceforth, will take no
more thought for my body's sustenance, and
trust to His goodness, and devote all my time
to meditation" True to his resolution, he
returned to his cell, and neither plucked the
fruits that hung on the trees around him, nor
went down to the brook to quench his thirst.
Three whole days he lived thus, and wasting
away to shadow, in the vain hope OF d.
rect interference from heaven. On the even
ing Of the third day, just as he sunk into
sufnber, thunder rolled through the cave, he
saw form of angelic beauty, and heard
sweet but solemn voice that spoke thus -
"Mortal, how feeble is thy understanding!
could'st thou thus misnterpret the lesson con-
tanned in the eagles conduct! Thou art not
lame and helpless as was the fox, but art
strong and active like the eagle that gave him
food. Him thou vert to initiate, in going
about and doing good to others; for know
that idleness, even if accompanied by a con-
slant prayer, is odious in the sight Of the Al
mighty."-N Y. Mirror.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

The mere money maker Is severely rebuked IN
the following extract from an address ON Leisure
It's uses and abuses" by The Rev. Or, Bethune:
aIfIhere be one who has no higher ambition Than
10 be mere man OF business, q mere slave 81 mems
bodily necessities mere idolaior OF his own purse
% have his lille but thing Of COTTON bags and tooac,
co hogsheads druggeis and dowlasses niadder ana
fuslic, town lots bank stocks and exchanges ms
mind like the advertising side Of daily gazetie. %
the weekly price current, the sum OF ms hIe ,,e
balance-sheet OF his ledger, and who estimates ne
worth by the dollars aud cents which remain y NE
credit, who would choose for his immorlaii'y ohe
eternal Wall street, and give up crown ~ gioIy
be called the best. man upon 'chanse-ii 'nere DC
such an one, he may despise those moments OF isi,
sure which business spares, waste them ia siniui
sleep, lounge them away in vapid amusemenis,
dawdle over epbemeral magazines, or newspaper
reports OF police causes and shocking accidents,
souabble in The low arena OF party politics, exhaust
bis breath in blowing up every bubble Of popular
excitement lisp idle galIanlries in ladies' ears, VINO
In their souls despke such emptiness and bul toe-
rale the fool as they do pei dog or parrot, Tor
want Of better company; or perhaps do worse, 10
vulgar debaucheries He may despise leisure and
SO waste II but he must take the consequences In this
world and The next A mere merchants mere
man Of business Who would be content with such
designation What respect Gao any one feel Tor
such a character Ali he gets from the world IS
the credit Of being worth so much dross, or q LILLE
fawning serviIily from those who wish TO borrow OF
him or owe him already"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30
From The Hartford (Ct,) Patriot and Democrat.
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

On every side we hear the notes OF preparation for
the assembling of this important Convention upon
whose action depends the fortunes Of the opponents Of
the present corrupt and nquitous administration of the
General Government The delegates from the En-
pre State have been chosen some Of whom arc known
to be devoted partizahs Of Mr. Clay, while others
disposed to follow the indicate Of public sentiment
in favor Of Gen. Scott From Maine, Vermont, Con-
neccut, Rhode Island and New Jersey the delegates
will present themselves with determination forego
all personal preferences and predictions, and to nomi
the individual who promises the most eectually to
unite the opponents Of the present administration This
is right In Virginia and North Carolina, however, the
delegates to this Convention are pledged support
Mr. Clay which we but regard with regret, it
does not comport with the general wish that the dele
gates should be unpedged aud at liberty act the
best good Of the great Of popular rights shall
quire
The cause Of the opposition needs no acquisition Of
numerical strength to dspace Mr.. Van Buren, from the
Presidential chair The judgment OF the People Of this
Nation is already against hun, and nothing is wanting
but union and concentration OF tis
Judgment upon suitable man 10 be elected as his
successor. This united effort to reform the abuses Of
the Government satisfied cannot be made II the
name of Henry Clay presented for the sufrages Of
the People There too many strong prejudices
against him-there too many classes of men ar
rayed against him. that would rejoice at the opportunity
OF voting against Van Buren, provided some less OBJ
noxious man was his competitor, to afford the least
prospect of The true course therefore, Is TO
hing forward new and compromise candidate upon
whom all who opposed to Loco f,cosm can unite
to cause the old and hackneyed politicians whose feel
ines have become embtered 10 stand aside and make
room for candidate fresh from the People who is not
pledged any faction particular class men to carry
out their ultra or peculiar views. This, ahe Harrisburg
Convention may rely upon il, is what the People-the
honest yeomanry Of the land wish and expect Having
expressed these truths thus freely, leave the des
MES Of the Opposition 10 the hands Of those who have
been appointed direct and control them, waiting enx-
iously tho result
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Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. /

Mysterious Mrder.--Mr. Rihiner, ingenious
and respectable mechanic well known as maker
Of mathematical Instruments Chestnut street. near
the Post Office came to his death yesterday under very
mysterious circumstances He out, upon the Hi
nos side Of the river few miles from the city, upon
hunting excursion with another person, whose name
we have not ascerained. He had succeeded, we
learn, IN killing three BIRDS when he separated from his
companion.
Some time after, how long is not stated, his friend
found HIM eless from shot through his head and his
game gone. He FASTENED the city and being Joined
by Others, who went for the purpose or removing the
body, returned 10 the Illinois shore, when il was found
that the body was missing and that one Of the birds
had been buried the spot where he was killed
The corpse has not yet been found, though party is
now out m search Of It's LOUIS Ga..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30
From he United .StGfes Gazette.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.

Our New York and Washington friends have now
developed their views--have been foraging amongst
The bank statements at Harrisburg, and are eagerly
awaiting themselves Of the opportunity offered by vo-
luminous tabular statements, showing such amounts,
and numerous figures, (Which not one even in ten
thousand will examine) TO promulgate incorrect and
false exhibitions of the affairs OF the Bank. Know
ing the inability and disinclinaion Of many TO nves-
tigate for themselves, think il best at once to
mex true summary Of the Bank statement of the
present month, resulting in clear surplus Of $4,
S69909 CT over the capital and all Liabilities Of the
Bank. This is the most temperate and efectual re-
ply To ISLANDERS and misrepresentation. Time win
develope and correct all the malevolent fasehoods
which are daily uttered against this noble Pennsyl-
yania institution.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30
ANOTHER TOURNAMENT.

The recent Tournament at Eglinton Castle
has led to novel, or rather ancient pastime,
namely, fitting at the water quintain. This
entertainment took place, few days since, at
Tong Castle, Colonel Durant's seat in Shrop-
shire. The scene Of action was lake, within
a short distance Of the castle, and upwards Of
$500 persons assembled on the banks to wit
ness the fitting. The weather is stated to
have been equally as unfavorable as during
the more gorgeous display at the Earl Of Egg
linton's. OF course, there was a Queen Of
Love and Beauty. who was personated by the
daughter of Col. Durant, comparative bud
to the full-blown Queen of the Ellington
tournament, Lady Seymour. Shortly after
the Queen had taken her seat on the throne,
which was in small pavilion on an artificial
island, the fitting commenced. In addition to
the two rowers and the champion, each boat
had rumpeter, who sounded the defiance.
After several OF the champions had given
proof of their prowess and dexterily, the con-
queror was conducted to the Queen, and re-
ceived purse One of the champions missed
his opponent, and got ducking to his hearts
content. The successful knights boat con-
veyed the fair Queen from the isle, and the
party then returned to the castle
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

AN EXAMPLE TO NEWSPAPER PuELisHERs--It Is
stated that the newspaper credit system ceased In
Mississippi on the first Of the present month, BY
agreement among all the printers Of thai State. No
IS addedo the fist orthe papers there, I'M
less years advance Is forwarded.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

Sorrow holds the key Of our mortal fe She usbered
us into il she opens also the passage 10 another life
The seal OF suffering impressed upon our destiny,
nounccs in clear characters our high calling. The
most gifted are those to whom the greatest suffer
inps those Of the soul, reserved privilege
And sorrow ought be the Inheritance only of being
capable Of progress. The animal experiences nothing
worthy The Of sorrow for his pains being merely
physical, they are both unforeseen and Iansitory.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

sent, by the State Of Georgia, TO England procure
copies OF colonial records relating 10 the early hiso
nv Of Georgia has retnrned, and placed, says The
Messenger, nineteen MSS. volumes, The result Of his
labofs, Ia The Executive Office
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

TRuTH.-The following efFusion is said TO be from
the pen of J. X Paulding the present Secretary Of
the Navy
We find the art to gopern mainly lies
In throwing dust in mans deluded eyes
The less they see the better rulers speed
For babes the docile blind may freely lead.
Not by superior wit the statesman rules
So much as making all his fellows fools.o
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30
Leaving as certain for Mr.. Van Buren, only the

votes we believe 10 be the outside that the. admins
tralion party can carry, and more than they will
carry, If prudence, vigilance, and unanimity only
characterize the future course Of the opposition
party. There is blind infatuation which eneour-
ages the partzans of the men in power 10 persevere
but il is iallacious, and will break under them
with overwhelming ruin when the popular judg-
ment In the States first and secondly enumerated
above Is brought to bear upon the Presidential cleo
lion And, without claiming the gin of prophecy,
we predict that The wonder will be- at the expiration
OF one year from this time with thousands and thou
sands OF those blind followers Of the administration
who are confident now Of its success, without know
ing why--thcir woEder will be, how they were so
Infatuated 10 hope for success under the aspect of
the national judgment which is at this time setting
against Mr. Van Burens administration We
verify believe that J. O. Adams administration was
in no degree weak In the popular feeling at any
time anterior 10 its fourth year, as Mr. Van Buren's
administration is at this moment. Harrison, or
Scott and Talmadge, are the men 10 whom the ma
ton is looking with anxious solcitude to place at
the head of its next administration OF Government.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

[al All these gentlemen have the legal certificates Of
election; but those Of Ave Of lhem wig Messrs. Ay
ciigg, Maxwell, Hasted, Stratton, and York, will be
contested by Messrs Dickerson Ryali, Cooper Kille,
and vroom, (adm) who claim to have been elected.
~ G. J. Ingersol (adm) claims to have been
elected and intends to bring his claims before the
House.
lei Mr. Barton, (whig) it is understood, claims this
seat on the ground that Mr., Lucas did not receive
majority Of the legal votes
i'd This member is claimed by both parties.
lei THIS member, although reckoned with the admi-
nistta,ion party, is opposed 10 the Sub-treasury.
ri MIR. Douglass, ADM contests the election Of Mr.
Stuart.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30
PoLITIcs OLE THE DAY.
From he Eastern AygHs-- Reriped.
REVISE YOUR LIST!

We believe II to be certainly within the power,
and within the fair, unequivccal prospects Of The
Wings and Conservative Republicans ofihe Union,
10 carry The following States against MIR. Van Bu-
rens reelection and in favor OF the nominee OF the
Harrisburg Convention viz:
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

The journey Of 1898 miles done, il appears,
elusive Of stoppages in FIVE days and sixteen hours,
and at cost Of less than $37 This is certainly rapid
travelling, and cheap to boot.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

LAMENrABI.E CURfAiLMENT.--The following table
shows how the receipts into the treasury Of the Anne
rican Board Of Missions, for q few months past,
compare with the receipts during the corresponding
months OF The preceding year.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

MONKS or THE ScREw-A celebrated Society, un-
der this name, partly political and partly cornwall
existed in London in l779 John Phiipot Curran,
the FIRST prior Of the ORDER supplied the brotherhood
with hymn invoking them to abstinence and NOR.
tificaton, in this way
My brethren, be chaste till you're tempted
While sober, be wise and discreet;
And humble your bodies by fasting,
As on as you've nothing 10 eat.p
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

Facilities 81 7rdseiling After copying notice Of
a recent trip from New York to Madison, Indiana, in
which the journey of S6 miles made in 100 hours,
aud at expense of Sal, the Gettysburg Star gives
the following bill Of particulars attending journey
made last summer by Of tho editors Of that paper
Route Miles Hours Fare
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ss66,576,776 &c
l2,4l6,oD &c
49s,l30 Sc
4,S69,909 81
$G6,576,776 DC

The Bank of England shows two millions and a
half against about direct liabilities Of "a millions
and half-the Bank OF the United States, near two
millions against direct liabilities of eight millions
and half.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30
. MARY DILLON.
A Real Blessing 10 Mothers.

DIR. w. EVANS CELEBRATED SOOTHING SYRUP,
FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH
This nfalble remedy has preserved hundreds OF
children, when thought past recovery from commissions
As soon as the Syrup rubbed the gums the child
will This preparation is so Innocent so efiica-
cous, and pleasant thar child Will refuse 10 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, 70 open
the pores Parents should be without the Syrup
in the nursery where there young children for II
child wakes the night with pain in the gums the Syrup
Immediately gives ease by opening ,he pores and healing
the gums thereby preventing commissions, fevers &c
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

: We snbioin a isl Of the names Of members ofth
26lh Cons ress which opens on Monday next, ar
ranged according TO the respective States and Dis
ricls they represent The names In aiie are OF the
Opposition, and those in roman are Of the Admins
tration party.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30

LEWIS JOHNSTON, Washington.
G. CRUIKSHANK, Georgetown.
BELL & ENTUSILE, Alexandra.
+ EDWARD Mcdowell, Fredericksburg.
MORTIMER l. MOWBRAY Baltimore.
C. HALL, Norfolk
A, DUVALL, Richmond
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-11-30
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III MERCIAL REVIEW.
A nrat,thIy VDeriodicaJ Mt five dollars an

monthly Periodical, NJ Htc dotLaTs PCT ah-
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community and in this respect differs IN MS character
we believe from any Magazine either in this country or
in Europe II is intended 10 be literally and iy is'
fp work Its contents embrace every subject connected
with ooyare. and political economy Essays, from tho
Manufacturers Insurance SC form pan OF the contents
Of each number. The Merchants Magazine y also
repository for authentic Statistical m 81 itaaa
banking and the staple products OF the co1h
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CURE FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rheumatic
~ Pills are an eTectual remedy for the Rheumatism
and all similar diseases, such ss Govt, Cramp, Spasfs
Numbness &c They have been extensively used in the
United States for the last fifteen years with very high APP
probation, and mutudes have been relieved by them
from most distressing attacks Of the Rheumatism Per
who have been afflicted with the Rheumatism IRON
fifteen 70 trenty years or who have been wholly untitled
for business for years together and unable TO walk
without aid have by using the Pills been fully restored
For sale by Maynard q Moves sole agents. Boston, by
the Druggists in Ba more and X. 5. Patterson and 5.
J. Todd Washington. oct9omis
DREMIUM WRITING lNK--MAYNARD3
i NOYESS, for which they received q Diploma at
the first annual Fair of the Massachusetts Mechanic As
sociaon il beng considered by the Committee the
Bsst Ink IN market" For sale by the manufacturers
Boston; sold in Washington by w. NJ, Morrison, J. 7
Sullivan, W. Fischer, q. Anderson, X. s. Patterson, r.
Taylor, J. Kennedy, J. +. Calan. oct o6mis
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SENATE.

The figures In this table indicate the expiration Of
The several terms OF service.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

Muria.e of Soda l86 grains.
Carbonate of Magnesia 70
Carbonate of Lime 70
Carbonate of Soda
Carbonate of Iron
Hydriodate of Soda or Iodine 81 :"
Carbonic acid gas. (from water which
has been bottled weeks1 ...... 800 cub. in.
Atmospheric air 4 inches.
The freedom OF this water from iron is
truly remarkable, and as Professor E. re-
marks. "supplies desideratum which
has been wanting, viz. water which
may be drunk by certain class of inva-
lids with whom iron proves decided In
jury" He also remarks that this water
contains more iodine thar any spring
which adapts it to many of the forms O
scrofula, goitre, &c., for which it may bt
freely drunk, without inducing debility.
Preparations are now making to i'm
prove the approach to this fountain, thu
grounds in the vicinity, and for bottling i
for markets. purity and freedom from
any thing like deposite render it pecu
liarly favorable for this purpose. 1t i
called the Walton Spring.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24
w or m s..

DR. NJ. HITCHC0CK'S unrivalc6 and I'M
~ eoualled Worm Tea, sovereign remedy
for worms. Strange and incredible are the ef-
fects of those detestable vermin few persons,
and it is thought none, are free from them, par
ticularly females and children. Many persons
90 through distressing course of medicine,
without any benefit, when they might be re-
lieved by using the Worm Tea. This invalua-
BILE medicine has been tested by the experience
of more than eight years use, aud administered
to more than 10000 persons of various ages,
and not one solitary complaint: on the contra
nv, hundreds have called, and unsolicited, gwen
their decided preference to it, after trying the
different articles sent forth to the public, and
pronounced Doct. M. HiIchcock's Worm Tea
the most safe, effectual and convenient remedy
that can beeobtained.
For sale wholesale and retail, by A. H1TcTI-
COCK & Co., sole proprietors, III Genesee
street, Utica, and by their agents throughout
the United States and Canada.
| Sold at Brandon by Jackson & KPtcham only.
| MiddIebury, by Geo. K. Fish.
Pittsford, A. Buck.
Rutland. ]. Porter
Castleton, E. Jameson.
Burlington, J. & ]. II. Peck & Co.
Montpelier. Silas Burbank Jr.
Brattleboro', Dutton Clark & Co.
Woodstock, Stearns Warner & Southgate.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

cd with the merits of this tooth powder, have
NJ s' use ofit-as we have sold, within short
time, about 20 900 boxes of the od1n'isa. And'
~ -. tIanoap ave. the individual that values
ag beautfu set Of teeth. sound gums, and sweet
breatS more than Fifty cents, that will be longer
destitute of box of DR.. NJ. HitchcOck's incOm-
parable Magnetic odontica.
a HITCHCOCK & CO.,
No. III Genesee-street, Utica, N. Y,
And by their agents throughout the U. States
and Canada.
Sold at Brandon by Jackson & Ketcham only
{ Middlebury, by Geo. K Fish.
Pittsford, A. Buck.
Rutland, j. Porter.
Castleton, E. Jameson.
: Burlington, ]. s J. H. Peck & Co.
Montpelier, Sias Burbank Jr.
Brattleboro', Dutton Clark & Co.
Woodstock, Stearns Warner & Southgate
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