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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-04-11
THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
WASTE OF TIME BY THE ADMINISTRA
TION SPOUTERS


The House of Representatives has just
been called upon to begin the consideration of
the great annual appropriation bills, for not
having passed which, the Government official
organ, with its usual disregard of truth,
blamed the Opposition, and heaped upon them
every species of abuse. The debate in Com
millee Of the Whole was commenced on
Wednesday and was vivifed by several
speeches Of great force and spirit from re-
publican members Yesterday, the Admi-
nstratien had the discussion all to itself; and
its very fitting bulwark, Doctor Duncan, had
the Hall, likewise, pretty nearly to himself !;
for the most patient and resolute Of his friends
could not endure him above an hour or So,
and after fidgetting in their chairs during that
time, mostly 'absconded," as is the Globes
favorite phrase.
The remarks Of those who took part pre-
viously in the discussion, were confined to the
Bill before the Committee, and topics legiti-
mately and directly connected herewith
But Duncan scarcely glanced at the bill. or
any thing relating to it, however remotely,
throughout the whole Of his speech, which
was from beginning to end, an assault on the
character and qualifications of GENERAL
HARRISON. This was the course Of the
empty declamer, who standing first on
the list of the Administration organs favorite
''orators" And yet we hear eternally the
Loco-foco Glamour about the Republicans OF
the House "killing time !" making irrelevant
speeches, &c.
AS to these assaults by the minions OF pow
er, on the Republican candidate for the Pre-
sidency, they are below contempt, and in all
cases, recoil upon the assailants. General
Harrison has the best security for his defence
in the grateful affections, and the intelligence
of his countrymen; and of their favor and sup
port, all the misrepresentation, abuse and
SANDERS Of all the party spouters in Con-
gress, can never deprive him.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-04-11
NEwBuRoH SArE.

ID. w. Bate, Esq, the whig candidate for super
visor is elected by majority of ~ Last spring the
whig majority for supervisor was 2-whig gain 10.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-04-11
ALI HAIL ScaEsrcrApYl

Wig WdJUrIIy TOT suPeIVIsur was wing SafH 10
ALI HAIL ScREsEcrApYl
The Duripeans are true as steel, and give FIRE,
whenever il is wanted, like finls Alexander C.
Gibson, who last fall took ground against the "De-
slructives," and was now the whig candidate for
mayor, is elected by majority of l6l. Wing SUI
pervsors are elected In all the wards Last spring
The loco focos carried one ward.
Hyde Park, April 7.
Three cheers for Tippecanoel Our town election
Is over We have given a whig majority Of eighty
threel Last spring we had but 35 majority. HYDE
Park is good for l25 majority for old "Old Tip"
next fall
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-04-11
SPEED OF THE MAILS.
Extract from a letter dated,

lIUm ieuci uateui
"WLuAMsvILLE,( IN. W April I'd, 1870
''Your letter bearing dale January 81, lS4O, and
mailed at Washington, February |, lS4o, came to
hand This morning. Long road from here 10 Wash
ingion-takes sixty odd days to transport by mail.
Perhaps all is we'll but do not believe it"
II is proper 10 add that Wiiamsville is on the
main road from Albany TO Buffalo, and the utmost
time necessary to transport The mail from Washing
ton to that place is four 6us days. Letters usually
went in that time when the Post Masters did their
duty. Blu. Of late, since these agents OF The pubic
have been conyerledinto SPIES and are very much
occupied with he business OF 'the party" II takes
letter MORE THAN TWO MONTHS TO travel that distance
and many never reach their destination at all "
We have about dozen letters Of character ST.
mar TO The above but it is useless 10 repeat COM
plants. Wesincerely trust that good Providence
has in store for the country remedy for these evils
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

Neither Of the candidates fo- President or Vice
President has received the vote Of his native State
Virginia has declared sgainst Harrison and Tyler
Kentucky against Johnson, Tennessee against Polk
and New York, by the "infected District" against
President Van Buren,.
The above cut from Locofoco paper printed
not hundred miles from Martinsburg. The pal.
pable intention of the article is to break, as much
as possible, the fall Of Mr. Van Buren, in New York,
and to do this, false issue is presented. General
Harrison, ii is true, born n this State, but emf
grated at the early age of I8-consequently State
pride could have had no agency in affecting his
popularity in Virginia. Mr.. Van Buren,, on the
other hand, was born, and has always resided in
New York. Ia his case, State pride oould hav We
operated to bis advantage, had he been a worthy
object; not being so, by the judgment Of his
vicinsge he rejected. Gen. Harrison is now
and has been for fifty years, inhabi,ant of Ohio,
and the Buckeyes went for him to the tune of
23,375 majority. Ohio shows Gen. Harrison's
popularity in his State, and New York exhibits Mr.
Van Burens. Discarded by his own State, Mr.. V.
9s situation is deplorable truly; but is ii fair de-
coct consolation for the President eject by making
up issue which does injustice to the President
eise Better would it be to refer him to the case
of his llustrious predecessor" and attribute it to
the ingratitude Of Republics.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

The New York Journal Of Commerce Of Monday,
the 23d ut., has long editorial the object of which
be- 10 dfssuade the banks or capitalists Of
New York, from rendering any aid to the PhadoI-
phia Bookshelf l., such u them might need il
preliminary TO resumption. The journal has
some sensible remarks, however, in this article, not
the leatt Of which is that at the close" However,
the men WHO manage these things, and who are
much wiser than we, ID Judge for themselyes and
do they please"
The New York American of the same afternoon
apparently with this demonstration Of the Journal
IN its eye has the following sensible remarks the
subject: The resumption By the Banks of
Pennsy lyana and the States South thereof IL too
important matter to be played upon, either for
party purposes, or the indulgence of prejudces or
dlskes, or mere matters Of form. Ii the loan of
two and half millions, asked from Boston and
New York, be made to the Philadelphia Banks as
say advisedly, we think it willard are sure it
ought--lhe resumption Of those banks including the
Bank Of The Uuited States Of Pennsy lyana, will be
easy certain and permanent"
The New York American Of Tuesday. in pursu.
ing the subject Of Resumption in PhiladeI pha re-
marks that the great difficulty in the way Of re-
sumption, il the age circulation Of the Pennsyiva-
MIA T. 5. Bank" But this large circulation
would be provided for-party through the propos-
ed loan Boston and New York--his difficulty
ternel demand for specie, and the moderate demand
for export, being for silver only, there could be no
material demand for specie the Philadelphia
Banks, and sort of doubt, therefore, of their ab
Try to maintain Resumption, after having adopted
that healihfu measure.
The Philadelphia Banks have declared that with
certain aid, IN the way OF the proposed loans they
can resume; and these banks having been inform.
ed, in turn, stated in the N. Y. American, that
they can have the money!" there isno reasonable
doubt, but that the resumption Of specie payments,
will take place in Phadelphia, and then become
general throughout the solvent banks Of the Union,
on or before the 18th of January next.
The Baltimore Patriot says; . As to The Banks
IF Baltimore, and doubt not Of the State gener-
ally, they believed TO be in condition Of tho
rough soundness; and, stated some weeks
since. whenever Resumption is the word, they will
be prompt TO fall into line with the resumug banks
of the neighboring States
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03
CONGRESS.

Before we shall issue another number OF our pa
per, the second session Of the Goth Congress. will
have commenced. The session, though short, ii is
to be hoped. will be marked by the despatch of
some business, and not like the las' almost entirely
spent in confusion and personal sqoabb!es, and de
fning positions" Such dsreputabe session ha,
never been held, we venture to assert, since the
formation Of our Government.
We look with some degree Of curiosity for Presi-
den, Van Buren's messsge--not being able TO tell,
for the life of us, what he will have for mntevsel
now that the people have rejected his favourite
scheme Of the Sub-Treasury; but we suppose he
will amuse himself by telling the people Of the
numberless blessings which would have flowed from
il. operation; or he may give us his farewell ad-
dress, /" like his iustrous predecessor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

COM MERCIAL RECORD.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
From tho american Of NoremDey 80.

from nc AmeTtcdH 81 November 80.
CATTLE-Of 600 a 700 that were offered abop,
onehalf were sold at Sd to $3.50 per cut, and tho
balance remains unsold.
LIVE HoGs-Are in good supply and tie price,
paid range from So to s6,l2d per cwt.
KILLED PoRK-Es very plenty, and tho article !,
extremely dull with downward tendency Sales
to-day of prime corn.fed Frederick county Pork at
1878.
BACON New Baltimore cured Hams are held
at II to l25 cts; Shoulders at 9 cts; and Mid.
dlings at l0a cts, with sales of retail lots only.
LARD We NE advised of sale of new West.
ern Lard in kegs to-day at ! | CTS on four months
Baltimore No. l is held at l0A to Ii cts. in kegs.
and al 0 cts in bbls.
FLOUR "A slight decline has taken place in the
Store Prlce OF Howard Street Flour. Sales Of
about 500 bbls. good common brands were made at
the close Of last week, and this morning, at $48I4
The market continues dull, and sales are made
with difficulty. Susquehanna Flour is held at
$4,S7s
NHEAr.-The market to-day is well supplied
with heats, both Maryland and PENNSYLVANIA
The sales of Md. reds making, for quite inferior
to strictly prime, at 60 to 95 cts. Sales to-day Of
good to prime Pc. reds at "a a 90 cts, and OF Pc.
white al 81 80 cts.
CoRN.-Sales to a considerable extent to-day Of
new white Nd. Corn at ii cts. and occasionally at
AZ cts Sales also of new Md. yellow to consid
cradle extent at 43 cents and occasional lots at ~
cts. Sales of old white Md at az cts, and of old
yellow the same price
RTE.-We quote Md. Rye at so cents.
OATs-We quote at % a % cents
CLovERsEED Sales of prime Cloyerseed at
1925.
WHlsKEY -Hogsheads are dull at 90 cents from
stores, and bbls. at 25 cents. The wagon price Of
bbls' Is 20 cents. exclusive of the barrel.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03
From the Alexandria Gazette, Nov 81
THE ALEXANDRIA JUBILEE AND ILLU.
MINATION.

H. honor OF the election of HARRrsoN and TYLER
took place on Wednesday. The day was wet and
disagreeable, but the weather could not dampeu
The ardor of those who Joined in the ceebra,ion.--
AT l o'clock the Associations, Clubs, Strangers.
Citizens, SC, assembled in front Of the Mechanics
Hall, with Mu-c, Banners, &c &c. There, form
ing n long and animated procession they marched
through the principal streets, the air resoundng
with snou,s. the windows filed with ladies' waving
their HANDKERCHIEF and the side walks covered
with moving mass Of lockers on. The most beau.
,ifnl Part OF the procession tho open carIuges
filled with the little girs representing the States
and Territories, al arranged in appropriate dresses
and bearing banners with the names OF the States
Upon arriving the Public Square the procession FL
ed in, and MI CIV P.Cusris, the ator of the Day.
Immediately took the stand and addressed the peo.
! pic in an eloquent, animated, and patriotic speech
Tho po.ticoes all around the square filed with
ladies', whose presence he ghtened the interest OF
scene which our visitors told Us they sur.
| passed.
A,reeably 10 previous arrangement National
! Sauies fred during the day, the shipping in
por were decorated with streamers and flags ban.
ners. and emblamatc devices. were suspended from
| the houses in every part of the town.
| The public ceremonies being over, the vast crowd
dispersed, and enjoyed the festivities of the occa.
sion. IL was perfect gala day. More hearty.
generous hospitality we never saw exhibited -
Sumptuous boards were spread in every direction
The string of every latch was on the outside and
! tcslconle was on every tongue
As soon night closed in upon US, the rLLUMIN.
ALTON blszed forth in all its spendor. 1t weuld be
utterly impossible for Va to attempt description OF
the huudreds OF ,ranspar-ncies and fancy lights
that ornamen,ed the town. 1t will be sutIicier, to
say that they displayed taste and patriotism. The
streets were thronged with ladies', under the escort
of their friends, passing up and down. admiriug the
beauty and billiancy of the scene A large bonfire
blazed upon the bosom Of the Potomac casting its
red ligh, upon the shores of Maryland and anothe,
at the upper end OF King street, reflected its lusre
upon the bills Of Virginia
Bands of Music, playing the most enlivenel sire
moved through the town whilst the illumination
lasted and shouts and hu1zas were raised at ,ht
public places. On the whole, it may be said. w
think n entire accordance with truth the; II ,her
have been more splendid affairs Of the kind, in 9th
er cities. there never has been better arranged
and conducted, which passed more pleasantly, o
gave greater satisfaction. All parties enjoyed them
selses-it was the " era of good eengs"-poIitic
we're forgotten in the rites of hospitality. So ma
il ever be
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03
W a II e III D.

On the Goth ultmo. by the Rev, C. Martin, Mr..
AARON VOORHEES, to Miss ANN METZ both of this
county
On the l0'h nit, by the Rev. John 7. Hsrgraye,
Mr., GARLAND Butler to Miss LUCINDA KERsEY
daughter of Mr.. Jas A. Kerney all of Jefferson
county.
On the llth ult., by the Rev Mr.. - Dr. RoB.
ERr Lucas to Miss CATHARINE SHEPHERD, daugh'
ter oi Mr.. Abraham Shepherd, all of Jefferson.
At Philadelphia on Thursday, Goth ult. by the
Rev, Mr.. Odenheimer, the Hon. HENRY A. WISE,
Of Virginia, to SARAH, daughter of the Hon. John
Sergeant, of that city
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

AsuB-IREAsuRER RUN oFF.-The Mobile jour
nal says:-Ihe late Postmaster of New Oreans has
according the reports Of the papers of that civ
started for Texas, both a deaul,er to Goyernmen,
and absconding debtor TO individuals. He has car.
RED of considerable property with him, aud his
creditors have startedin pursuit., with hopes of over
taking him. His name is Mcqueen.
The New Orleans Bulletin says :-We learn tina,
the Government is not the ouly sufferer from III,
the Swartwoutng ofthe late Postmaster Of this CITY
rrivate individuals taken in for large amounts.
several creditors OF the abscondng defaulter have
started in hot pursuit, and some hopes are enter.
tanned OF overtakng him before passing the confines
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

tNIvfRsirY OF VthGlNtA,-We learn that the
Visiters have appointed NATHANGEI p. HowARp.
Esq, Of Richmond, Professor of Law in the UNI
yersliy, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the
death OF Professor Davis. Mr.. Howard is a Young
gentlemen Of accurate and extensive legal acquire.
ments' and one OF the most elegant and accomplish
ed scholars in the State. His habits of industry and
study, combined with his talents end altanmenrs
render him emirently fitted for the station. We
doubt if happier selection could have been mode
within the limits Of the State. The appointment is
temporary. and will endure until the next meet
ing of the Visitors, in July Rich. TVkie.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03
by he Governor Of The Stale Of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas II appears by the returns received r.
the Commissioners appointed for the coupt;a. ~
this Commonwealth, the cities of Ricbuo.5o o.
Williamsburg, the borough of Norfolk. ard ~ ~
town of Petersburg to superintend the elac;.N ''e
Electors 10 choose President and Vice Pras5.vv..
OF the United States, that majority Of the yo,a.
polled the said election were given in f.vo ~.
persons named below: Therefore, I, Tgox.. W
GILMER, Governor, have thought fit 10 issn. ~.
Proclamation, making known to all whor, !, ,."a
concern, that
Arthur Smith, of Isle of Wight,
John Cargill, of Sussex,
James Jones of Nottoway.
William X. Baskerville, Of Mecklenburg.
Charles Yancey, Of Buckingham,
Richard Logan, of Halifax,
Archibald Stuart, of Patrick,
Nfm Jones, OF Gloucester,
Austin BiocAenbrough, Of Essex,
John Gibson, of Prince William.
j d. Hsly burton, OF New Kent,
Thomas J. Randolph of Albemsrls.
Waller Holladay Of Spottsylyania,
Inrnan Horner. OF Fauquier,
James Gibson, of Hampshire.
William A. Harris, of Page,
Jacob D. williamson of Rockingham
William Taylor of Rockbridge,
Augustus A. Chapman, of Monroe,
James Hoge, of Pulaski,
William Byars, OF Washington,
Benjamin Brown. Of Cabell, and
John HiBdman, of Brooke,
have been duly elected Electors for and on beb.,s
Of the State OF Virginia to for President NJ
Vice President of the United States
The Electors are required by law to meet at IN.
Capitol in the City Of Richmond, on the FIRST Wed.
nesday in December next, by the hour Of ten ococL
in the morning.
Gwen under my hand as Governor. and under,b.
lesser zeal of the (oun al,b NJ,
L. s. mond this 23d day of November Al
eighteen hundred and forty, in the 65h YEA,
of the Commonwealth.
THOMAS w. GILMER
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

The Posr OFFICE That there is q general de.
hcency in the public revenue, TO a large amount
which II will BIZ among the first duties OF the pre-
sent or the next Congress to provide for, not only
for the time being but for time 10 come, we pre-
sumo ia universally understood. Ifnothng be done
by way Of Proyiling for the extinction of this debt
the FIRST thing, indeed, that Congress will have 10
do under the administration OF General HARRtsoY
(who will no doubt restore Congress the duty of
managing The revsaue, usurped by the Executive
since the dub Of March, 1927 will be 10 provide at
once for the payment of a public debt (ncluding
Treasury notes) of twenty or thirty millions of dol
lars The next and yet more important dufv which
will necessarily devolve upon the next Congress
will be TO provide permanent addition to the rev
enue, which fails annually short Of the wants of the
Government, partly from the late arrangements il,
the commerce of the country, but principally by the
necessary operation Of the compromise tatif. which
will have reached its minimum in 1912, but is all
ready low enough for its effects to be sensbly felt
upon the revenue f,osl the astoms or duties upon
impoG-.)
In addition to other Deficiencies Of the revenue,
which it will be necessary for Congress to provide
Tor, If we do not mistake the matter will be that In
The receipts OF the Post Office, which have been fa-
ling Oh, until its revenue is no, adequate TO its ex
pendirure. The present Postmaster General. we
believe, received it from his predecessor loaded
with heavy debt, which the diminishing revenue
of the Office not likely to enable him TO proyide
for.
We suspect, in fact that the Post Office Depart
ment, as we'll as the Treasury Department, finds il
difficult to meet tile daily ordinary demands upon it,
Nat Int
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

IMPORTANT NEws FOR TExAs.-The New York
Courier and Enquirer says:--We are informed by
Dr. Macauley, of Baltimore, who has returned to
The United States in the Great Western that at the
very moment Of his leaving London for Bristol he
learned from source that entirely be relied on
that on the night previous 10 his departure, Lord
Palmerston aBd Gen. Hamilton, the Plenipotentia
ry for Texas agreed and concluded upon the projet
Of treaty recognising on the part OF Great Britain
the sovereignty and independence Of the Republic
OF Texas; the treaty likewise provides effectively
for the mediation Of England in procuring an imrne-
date racfcation between Texas and Mexico, and
for the establishment OF a well-de6ned boundary
line between the two Republics
The treaty would have come out in the Great
Western If sufficient time had been allowed after
agreeing to the preliminaries to have engrossed aud
executed it. 1t was generally thought in London
If Gen, Hamilton procured the recognition of Eng
land, leading as it would 10 a prompt pacifcation
between Mexico and Texas the negotiation Of the
loan By himself and Mr.. Burney wuuld be quite GER
tain soon the apprehension of European war or
revolution in France was dspelled, both Of which
continued TO exert avery depressing influence on
the stock and money markets. The conclusion of
this important treaty with England had been ehec
ted solely by the diplomatic skill and ability which
has been so emineuty displayed by Gen Hamilton
on the present occasion, and against the views Of
TIE abolitonists of England " no ure utterly oppo-
sed 10 it..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

North CARoLisA-WBIo u. S. SENATORS -
The Rawleigh Star Of the 25h ultimo, states that,
on the preceding day the Hon. WILLIE =. Man.
GUN, and Hon WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, Speaker Of
the House OF Commons. were elected Senators to
the Congress OF the United States--the former for
six years hon the 4h of March next and TO fill the
unexPred term OF Mir Brown the latter to fill the
nnr%p'red portion OF the term of Mr.. Strange,
which is two years.
The following were the votes on Join, ballot Of
the Legislature Mangum 80; Graham 98 Brown
65 Strange Ga.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

STATE rs. w. p. DARNFs-The jury in this case
returned their verdict into Court on Saturday morn
ing, finding the Defendant guilty of manslaaghter.
IN the fourth degree and assessed his fine at $500
We have never Witnessed the receipt ola verdict
which gave such general satisfaction as this The
Jury, it is due TO say, throughout deported them.
selves with exemplary deportmeni.-St louis Re-
Dn6licdR
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

and benefits for which we have been striving. We
cannot lament the excitement that has pervaded the
country, for we feel that II has saved the Republic,
but now that its occasion is passed, should re-
member the; all are citizens Of the same happy
land. and all, alike entitled to the benefits Of wise,
just and impartial administration of the Govern
mcnt.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

ALABAMA SENAToR.-Ufn Il. king re elected
The two Houses Of the General Assembly of Ala.
bama, on the 18th ult, proceeded to the election Of
a United States Senator. Hon. VIM. r. KING and
Ex-Governor John Gayle, were in nomination.
The vote was strict party one, and stood for
VIM r. King, V. b. 70
John Gayle, Wing IS
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03

CENSUS OF OHIo.-It is ascertained, that the
population OF Ohio is but fraction less than 300
000. This will make her the tird State in the II.
Mon in point OF population--New York and Penn.
sysania only having greater. Al the mex, censu,
Ohio will be second to New York only = arene
Star
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-12-03
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THE ELECTION.

In another column, our readers will find the off.
cial returns of the Presidential Election in such
States as have come to our hands up to this date
We have not yet observed the official returns from
Virginia, in the Richmond papers,