The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-24

their own property the minimum is increased instead
Of being lessened.
II these estimates should call the attention of any
person qualified to go on with the investigation to
consideration of the subject, or be the of pro-
curing accurate statements Of the actual working of
the present land SYSTEM shall be than repaid for
the trouble have been al in making them.
Yours "CuRioslTYn
SEASONABLE HITS CHARACTERISTIC
OF THE CONTEST OF 1910
Loco Focoism presents the positive indication
of dissolution It's ertremities are cold. Maine and
Louisiana have given it its death chill
The Locos, in their rage, call Maine " the land Of
onions" No wonder they think so-every breeze
from it brings tears into their eyes.-Irentice.
An immense yieid.-A paper in the interior of Lou
siana says the Hurricane" crop promises remarkably
we'll The abundant harvest in other States is repre-
scented filing all the Log Cabins of the country
with hurrahs
| The last Tory-Martin Van Buren's vacdic-tory.
In 1913, Richie exclaimed, "the gallant Harrison
has put all his enemies to shame" He may now re-
peat the exclamation and console himself that the lit
tie Van has put to shameful his friends
IF capital punishment is justiabe in any it is
for cheating at eectons.-HarUord Times
"And, ifinfcted, what would the Locos do for vo-
tiers 2'-Ne,c Haren Palladium
| gentleman seeking to describe the darkness of
a stormy night, remarked, IN is dark as he pros
poets Of Loco FOcosm"
Every Bank has officer called Runner" but
the great objection to the Administrations sub rea-
sury Bank is that nearly all lis officers become run
ners
"'The Albany Argus calls MI. Van Buren, :" a gen.
une war Democrat" 1t Florida war Demo
crat--and so are the blood hounds
The Loco Focos astounded at the rapidy with
which Van Buren's popularity is declining. IT. how
ever they reflect that all the popularity he ever had
was borrowed from his illustrous predecessor" and
adhere to their doctrine that chose who trade on
borrowed capital deserve to break, their wonder
cease that the people have passed bankrupt which
includes their corporation.
Tell British Wing about principle if you want
to scare him. Sciota Uatchman.
Talk to British Tory about hemp, if you want to
scare him.
The Harrison Araianche.-lt is reported that the
Harrison Ball acquired such impetus down east as
rolled from Rhode Island and Connecticut towards
Maine that the log cabin boys actually carried Nova
Scotia by 1900 majority before they could stop it,
Isaac Hill, in 1872 named a son after General Har-
rlson mt II
ry Hardmoney Hill.
clergyman having recently united a couple in the
holy bands of wedlock, called at their residence shortly
afterwards to pay his respects to the bride sprght-
ly conversation ensued, of course and, among other
Peasantres clerical friend inquired his fair enter
tanner, what she thought Of the connubal state. 60"
said she, with characteristic readiness Of reply
think it will go Harrison!"
General Jackson and Mr.. Grundy are travelling in
company through Tennessee. As often as Grundy
addresses the people, the old General sits upon the
stage by his side, and whenever the former in the
course of his remarks, makes violent charge against
Old Tip or the Wing party, the old Roman gives
nod by way of confirmation In instance how
ever few days ago, the arrangement turned out ra-
Their awkwardly. Mr. Grundy, near the close of
very long and particularly dull Speech exclaimed very
vehemently-"ls Mr.. Van Buren, the little selfish,
crooked-minded politician that the Wings represent
him y just at that moment Old Hickory, in a very
profound doze, nodded most emphatcaly. The shout
ofthe Wings was like Handicapped and poor Grun-
dy too much discounted to add another word--
Louisville Journal
/ Wing song thus alludes to the pet son OF New
York
! And when he goes home, I'm that believes
That his psppy will lchip him he breathes
We commend il to the mercy of the Globe critics
| Quere-If Mr. Van Buren, did not approve Mr..
Poinsetts plan for the organization of the Militia,
(alias the Standing Army project,) why did he not
tell the committee what plan il he did recommend
in his message The Yankees guessed he meant the
organization Of the Bloodhounds.