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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

! How TO TREAT CHAIhENGB.-We G
have always admired the moral courage ex-
hibitrd by an old American shipmaster once
in N. Orleans. Capt. Norton was passing
along one of the streets, towards evening,
when he saw young and honorable ma
tive of the place offering insult to beauti-
ful and we'll dressed female, who was trying
to escape from him in vain. With all the
galantrv of an American sailor, Capt. Nor
ton fastened to the rescue, regardless OF
the consequences to himself. The youth
was indignant that any one should inter-
fere in his amusemcnts, and did not conflne
his demonstration to words. He made a
blow at Captain Norton, who caught 1t oil
his left arm, and returned it by tacer,
which laid him PROSTATE on the pavements.
The young man was connected with some
rich and respectful tlmies in the place,
and, as was to bo expected from man OF
honor and spirit, he resented such uncere-
moniously treatment, end after ascertaInlng
the name and address of the insulled fair
one, he sneaked off, declaring that he would
have satisfaction.
Accordingly the worthy shipmastcr was
waited on the mex: day bv a gentleman who
brought hostile message, couched in the
most lady like and affectionate terms, re-
questing an early meeting. Capt. Norton
ascertaned where the young gentleman,
who was so eager to take his life, was at
that time waiting an answer to his message,
when he expressed an intention to have an
interview with him mmed ately. With hun
to execute and to resolve were synonymous
terms, and he forthwith proceeded to noted
coffee house, where he found the man whom
he felled to the ground the evening before,
pacing the coffee room with hasty steps.
He immediatel, addressed him
"You have sent me challenge to fight
duel, which | peremptorily refuse to ex-
cept. have no idea of exposing my own
life to attacks from any rash and hair-braln-
ed youth, who may be willing to expose his
own to an equal risk. In tue first place, l
am not SO disgusted with the world, as to
wish to quit at the present time. In the
next place, live more for others than my
self--and my death would carry sorrow and
desolation into large and happy family.
Besides this, wish you to distinctly under
stand that to lift my hand against my fellow
man in duel would be contrary to the mo-
raj and religious principles, by which / pro-
fess to guide the actions of my life. You
acted last evening in manner unworthy OF
man of honor, and gave you a lesson
which | hope you will long remember; and
so lar from regretting what l have done,
should doubtless repeat the offence, if the
same provocation were again offered. |
dare not fight duel but am always pre-
pared to defend myself against the attacks
ofbulies and assassins.
The sturdy seaman went his way in peace.
He was man of true courage "a quail
ty which is never witnessed in duelist.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Cochrane theinyentor of the many cham
bered Rife, has made for the Pacha Of
Egypt, many chambered cannon. He is
toreceive for it si.5oO;sto perfect it, il has
cost him $4,000. On one account we
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

tits easy to have supply of horse rad
dish in the winter. Have quantity grated
while the root is in perfection, put it in bot
ties, fill it with vinegar, and keepit corked
tinht
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The Wings have nominated Philip Hone
of New York, as candidate for the Senate
IN the First Dlstrct--Gen. p. Van Cort-
landt of Westchester, in the second--Eras-
tus Root of Delaware, and Friend Humphrey
of Albany, in the Thrd--James G. Hop
kins of st. Lawrence, in the Fourth and
james Brackett of Otsego, in (this) the
Fifth District.-Oswego Her.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Abundance of quas at this season ofthe
year, is considered an augury of hard
winter. Ifsuch be the fact, we shall have
a screamer around these parts.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Flour rose from 81 to IS so per barrel,
and wheat from 90 to Sl per bushel, on the
arrival of the news from Europe by the Ii.
verpeoi, at Rochester, Oct. 18th.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

If the editor of the Toledo Blade intends
the mass of hyperbole and falsehood con-
tanned in his paper of the l6th, as an an
swer 20 some serious charges IN our paper,
we wish him much joy for his newly ac-
quired logical powers. He will unquestion-
ably soon beat Mr.. Logic himself, in his
ability to reason. If by it he intends to
evade investigation, we will inform him
that there are other means of getting at
facts, besides a newspaper controversy, and
that those means are already in operation,
and will continue to operate, until all the
truth is elected.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

AMERICAN SLK,-We received, several
weeks since, from our FREUD DR.. Patton oil
Hancock county, beautiful specimen Of
sewing silk manufactured in his own fami-
ly from cocoons raised and fed by himself
on the morus multicaulis. II is truly gra-
tifying to find this manufacture, which pro-
misses so much to our country, gaining
gound successfully among us. The Doctor
writes US that he has been perfectly success
full in raising the morus multicaulis.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

; Flouris so low 10 Michigan that yeast
can't make il rise.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29
PERcIyAL THE POET.

New York paper. after giving some account Of the
eccentric habits Of Mr. j. g. Percval, who resides at
New Haven, (Ct) says We are not aware that he
is accomplishing any thing at present worthy Of his
calling" Mr. Percva has fosaken the paths Of poetry
almost altogether for years past to work in those
Of science He has been known to the public, more
as poet than as scholar; but the latter character he
possesses in very high degree Geology is at pre-
sent his favori,e study, and venture say that
part Of this country has been more carefully surveyed
with reference TO its geological character, than the
State Of Connecticut by Mr. Pcrcival. We hope yet
to see the resu, Of his Investigations in print. In
other departments Of knowledge, and particularly in
Philology. Geography and various branches of Na,u
raj History, and we may add in Medical science. few
hun poet, interchangeable study, with the advantage Of
memory singuarly retentivc, has made him learned
man.--Phiidd North dmerfcan
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29
..' ... From the Mobile Chronicle.
SENTIMENTS OF WASHINGTON ON AP-.
pOINTMFNTS TO OFFICE


The widow Of the brave General Wooster, who had
fallen in the services Of his country, made strong APP
peal to General Washington while President Of the
United States for the besowal Of an appointment upon
member Of her family. 10 answer TO this application
through what he calls affecting letter" after ex-
pressing his sympathy iadip,dua for the msfor-
tunes Of her family he says As public man. acting
only ,cih reference 10 the public good must be allow
ed TO decide upon all points Of my duty, rithont con-
suiting my iarliaafioas and pushes"
Again be says in the same letter" All require IS
the name (of the appcan and such testimonials with
respect 10 abilities integrity and fitness. as II may be
in the power Of the several applicants to produce
Beyond this, nothing is necessary, or ciH be 81 any
apa,i ~ them in my decisions"
In another letter, written while President Of the
United S ates he says, !" SO far as know my own
heart, would not he III the remoest degree influenced
in making nominations, by the motives arising from ties
Of famIy or bioodr
These sentiments worthy Of their great author,
and such the heart and judgment Of every patriot
must approve. They the only sentiments on this
subject, worthy ola President Of the United States
.. : ~. .'. vERITAS
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29

KEoKucE MURDERED The Chicago Democrat says
that Keokuck killed by young Black Hawk The
time Of the murder is not mentioned, and the Democrat
gives the following particulars gathered from Pota-
watomie Indians in Chicago. just from the Sac country
During the absence Of nephew Of Young Black
Hawk Keokuck got his wife drunk and passed the night
with her. Being thus detected it fell Black Hawk
tho nearest relative to avenge his nephew's injury,
which he took the earliest opportunity to do. and stab
bed keokuck at the entrance Of his nephews wigwam.
Keokuck, il will be remembered. always the friend
Of the whites, and opposed the celebrated Black Hawk
Sac war; and promoted chief through the instru-
mentality Of the United States Government He was
about fifty years Of age. and at the time Of his death
this side Of the Des Mones river, about l25 miles
-four days journey the Indians have it, West Of the
Mississippi Young Black Hawk is chief Of the
Sacs, and, last news, the head of 1000
rors marching for the Sioux country He has lost
none of his nveterate hatred the whites but the
terror with which his late travel through the United
States with his father and the Prophet Inspired him.
may keep him from any overt demonstrations Of it, al
though he at the peaceable disposition Of Keo-
kuck, and he will convince other nations Of the
invncbity Of his warriors He sent to the Sioux that
he had murdered the chief and coming upon
them with warri numerous than the of the
forest. To whom the Sioux replied he would be met
by warriors the leaves upon those trees
Young Black Hawk is about thirty years of age, and
altogether the handsome Indian Of the tribe. In
passing the Sioux country he the Pattawao
mic lands. which will be neutral ground long as
neither party nfrnges upon the rights and regulations
Of the Pattawatornies
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29
u.e EE From The Charleston Courier.
DIR. CEfANNING'S REPLY TO MR.. CLAY
ON ABOLITION

We wish to say few words this pamphlet, in con-
nec'on with the Of political party IN reference
TO Mr. Clay. We were satisfied, at the time OF It's Pc
rusal that il would provoke reply and that the giant
leader Of Northern opinion would be summoned TO the
work Mr.. Cay's speech was too high aud solemn
document to pass without comment,-ts moving APP
peal to the patriotism aud soberness Of the nation was
uubroken, its force undated by any tnge oil party or
admxture Of self Il explicitly frees the present Pre-
sident from any blame at this time the question -
Mr. Clay, in fact felt the wide scope and deep import
ancc Of tie issue presented to his consideration he did
not speak for the present moment-hc knew that the
well considered words which he then uttered, would
reach posterty and fix his rank man and states
man He spoke one possessed OF large reputation
which he might forever bankrupt with ehrlsiendom for
an audience aud posterity for Judge, whoever has
read this speech must have been struck with the pro-
found calm, and depth OF its tone there Is no excite
menino parsde--no rhetorical adornmen; the orator
sinks before the magnitude Of the theme, and nothing
appears but the feelings Of patriotism, and tho
grave suggestion Of wisdom II ever statesmen els
charged irving and crit cal duty, truly and coascien
,iousy 10 himself aud country, Mr. Clay did on this
occasion !; and this, the high minded, even among the
abulonlsts have too much character 10 deny, they
are compelled sdnit that he gave u,terance 10 the
language OF honest conviction They admit, too, the
pre- eminent ability brought the discussion; and
beca OF The very honesty and ability which Mr. Clay
brought the defence Of the position VI the South that
Dr. Charming has fell himself called upon TO answer
Mr. Clay and Mr.. Clay alone, Of ell the champions Of
the South personally aud particularly He has tasked
all the rich OF his great mind and gwen Tree
rein TO his passionate eloqnence in pamphlet Of ninety
page.. in reply Mr. Clays effort in the Senate and
yet there are poinciaRs among us so ignorant so
dishonest as prf,cad and assert thai Mr.. Cays po
siton is eqnicocai There those who, like the
ful editor Of the Richmond ENQUIRER who, whilst false
to The South in refusing TO publish Mr. Clays great
gurnent, yet have the shamelessness TO him Of
abolition and publish every Islander which the malice
Of party bad invented II is to expose this fraud upon
the country and treschery the South, that would
quote passage two from DR., Chsnnlnss pamphe,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29
A Real Blessing 10 Al,thers.
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the pores Parents should be without the Syrup
in the nursery where there young children for
child wakes in the night with pain in the gums the syrup
Immediately gives easeby opening the pores and healing
the gums thereby preventing commissions, fevers &C
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29
AGENTS.

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STEAM FRIGATEs

The Army and Navy Chronicle Of Thursday states
that the proceedings Of The Board lately in session at
Washington, have been approved by the Navy Depart
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.CoNaaEss.--In 1887 Virginia returned Is admi-
nislration members, and Wings The recent cleo.
tion, IL administration members, Wings, and
Conservatives. The election OF the Districts to be
contested, and with fair prospects Of success TO The
i.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29

LEWIS JOHNSTON, Washington.
G.. CRUIKSHANK, Georgetown.
BELL e. ENTUSILE, Alexandria.
EDWARD Mcdowell, Frederick sburg
MORTIMER & MOWBRAY Baltimore.
G. HALL, Norfolk
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-29

duu TIC pOstOH tHcy Hdu tdhcH. ~ was VIC
policy Of the administration 10 scatter and
overwhelm them, for the purpose, both Of
ilusratingits own power, and making the Con-
servatives terrifying examples 10 dissenters
through time. In furherance of this purpose
they were assailed by every press at the COM
mand Of the Executive, and pursued, even into
the secrecy Of private life, with every species
of calumny and abuse, and with reckless
ness Of truth and decency seldom aralleled A
press. hitherto, Of great power and influence
in Virginia, which had at first taken sides
from professed motives Of principle, with the
Conservatives, believing and proving them to
occupy the true Republican ground, from
some motives less noble, began alsoio exhibit
symptoms Of instability, and at length "sunk"
its principles, resolved To swim" if possible
with the Executive. and fell into the general
vortex Of political prostitution. Reversing
and abandoning the Republican maxim, prin-
cipia nan hom,hes, il deserted its long Wanted
tive, but recently by itself proclaimed alarm
ing, betrayed its friends, and rushed head
long into the most abandoned subserviency to
the interests Of the one man in power The
first trial of party strength that occurred
under these circumstances, was the attempt
to elect United States Senator in place
OF Mr. Rives. The ballo,ings showed that
the Calhoun-W Wings held the balance Of pow.
er between the Wings proper and Conserva-
tives on one side, and The administration party
on the other; and that the Conservatives held
the balance Of power between the Wings
proper and impracticable" on one. side, aud
| the Van Burenites on the other.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-09-06
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The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-09-06
from the Baltimore American.
THEOGNUM forum WRIT.


In 1927, when North Mississippi was
cleared of the Indians, partially, the whole
of this country was then called Yazoo Coun.
ty, extending over one hundred and fifty
miles square. The law had not taken effeci
for the want of organization, except in the
militia. One Colonel Cassou commanded
in his regiment the whole country, and he
was all the officer, either civil of military
that lived in that large tract of county,
The country, as was TO be expected, was
filed up with horde of trifing fellows, and
thieves and the like. About this time there
were missing two horses in the neighbor.
hood, and Col. Cassou called a meeting oil
the citizens generally, to consult upon the
best measures to adopt in relation to it,
Accordingly, large collection met at the
house of the Colonel, on Big Black, (where
Holmes county now ISL and called the Col.
onel to the chair. Suspicion soon fell upon
young man by the name of Dobson, who
was not present. After consulting and dis
cussing the subject pro and con, it was a.
greed that Dobson should be brought for
ward for trial. An old gentleman, rather
more intelligent than some of his contem-
porares, asked how the meeting could get
hold of him? Col. Cassou drew down his
eyebrows in dignifed manner, as if casting
about in his mind previous TO giving 'sthe
opinion of the court" and said "Gentlemen,
| will issue an Ognum forum Writ, and
have him corporally before me-" ''But what
kind of writ is that colonel?" said one old
man with caution. sit is writ" said the
Colonel, gravely, 'Fto take him as well where
he amt, as where he is, and have him cor
porally before u.s." This was satisfactory
to the meeting, and six men were des-
patched with his awful writ, who returned
in about an hour with the renowned Dobson
in strings. He was arraigned-witnesse
sworn-but no evidence ofeven seconda-
ny nature could be obtained; yet, after TAX
ing the vote, majority found him guilty.
The Colonel then put on an awfully solemn
yissage, and said, E'Isaac Dobson! by autho-
rity of the ninth section of laws in these ca
ses, Ipass sentence of death upon you-to
be hung by the neck till you are dead, dead
DEAD-;-not for stealing horses, but that
horses may not be stolen"
The evening Dobson was led to black
jack, and hung according to the sentence
of ssthe Court" admitting that he had stolen
the horses, and that he intended to have
taken them TO Red River Raft, and acknow-
lodged the justice of his sentence. This
country is now well settled, and divided in
to twenty counties, but the Colonel was
heard the other day to say, "These are
times man must be tried three
or four days for stealing and the like, then
get clear by some quirk in the law, when he
stole the horse as plain as the nose on my
face-T will go to Texas, and git among CT
vilized forks.'