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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
IMPORTANT FROM CHINA.

TEN DAYS LATER FROM CANTON.
Arrirai al Canton Of Admiral Elliot NTH the rest Of
the British feet-Biockade Of Canton-Prepara-
lions on both sides for War-.Sfate Of the Case
BY the arrival last night of the East India ship Globe
Capt Christopher, in TAG days from Canton, have
dates ION that city down the 4th Of July la.t being
ten dogs later than the last accounts received from that
quarter.
The news from China continues to be highly inn
portant to the civilized world
Admiral Elliot, with the rest Of the Anglo Indian
force had arrived at Macao The blockade Of Canton
in full force at as-and the Admiral and the rest
Of the fleet had proceeded northward towards the ISL
ands of Formosa Chusan or to the Yellow Sea-
The destination Of the feet or its plan of action
not to be exactly known at Macao. Some suppose
that they will take possession Of Chusan an island
opposite the great emporium of Marking; others that
they will proceed to the Yellow Sea, and attack Pekn,
the capital itself Whatever plan ofaction the British
have adopted there seems to be doubt of the ulti
mate success of the important events that grow
out of the expedition. The whole force Of the Anglo
Indian empire, numbering population of $50 600
extending from the Indies to the Burmapootra rivers,
will be turned upon the Celestial empire.
BY Capt Christopher himself we learn verbally that
the Chinese were not the least alarmed at the force
the British have brought against them and appeared
TO be Indifferent to the effects of the blockade They
may rather like change than otherwise The ge
neral opinion that the blockade would beenforced
until settlement could be effected either in
two years.
European discipline, steam power military expert
ence and every element of civilized art will unite in
this movement If the Chinese are dissatisfied with
their government, should not be surprised if the
English to incite revolution in the provinces,
and do they did in Hsdosan turn province out
upon the other and make them do the fighting, while
they benefited by the confct.-N. Y Herald Of
,Sunddu.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

The Legislature of Virginia meets to-day
one OF its first duties will be to elect two u s.
Senators. The State having been only half re-
presented in the U. S. Senate for two years past,
able TO discharge the duty it owes to its constitu-
en's, by electing some body TO maintain its rights
aud character in the higher branch of the Ma
uonai Legislature. Who the Senators will be,
IS generally conceded that the spring canvass
which had the Senatorial election directly in
''ew' very clearly indicated. The people chose
he'r delegates in the Spring with express refe-
renee 10 this subject, and the result of the Pre-
s'dential canvass in the State, does not change
h'lf respective rights or duties in relation TO il.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
/ AIDES, LADIES, LADIES Look al his

II AIDES, LADIES' LADIES Look at his.-
IL If you want to preserve your health this winter,
call and get pair Of Gum Elastic fr-lined and bound
India Rubber Walking Shoes | have just received
cases Shoes of the above description, where if you
call Immediately, you will be apt to find them; they
are article much sought after in the winter season.
and are warranted waterproof or sale but had
almost forgotten the Misses, have large lot Of fir
lined and bound for them. If you will give call
you can all be fitted to a pair Of real Waterproof
Shoes plain and manufactured.
P.S. One word to the Gentlemen ! have received
one case India Rubber Over-shocs with leather solcs
for their use, warranted water proof
J. COGSWELL, opposite Browns Hotel.
dec l-2w Intel lwd&eodIw
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
MILEpoEvILLE, Monday Night, }
November %, 1910. {

AT meeting ofthe Harrison party held at Beechcr
n Browns Long Room, to take into consider ration the
secession OF Senators from the Senate Chamber com
PEELED To-day by the action of their opponents the
Hon. A. Reed, Senator from Monroe, was called to
the Chair, and the Hon. j. A. Jones Senator from
Paulding appointed Secretary.
Wherenpon, the Hon. Robt. Toombs of Wilkes
offered the following preamble and resolutions which
were unanimously adopted;
Uhereas, the people of Georgia on the first Mon
day IN October, by triumphant vote elected major
ity of both branches of the General Assembly oppo
sed to Mr.. Van Buren,, his principles, policy and
party
And irhereas, The Van Buren, party of the SEN
ate from accidental causes, growing out of the sick
ness and absence from other necessary reasons of
considerable number of Senators, had this day major
ity In that body, by aid of which accidental majority
they sought to postpone indefinitely the election Of
United States Senator and thereby defeat the wishes
and expectations of large majority of the good peo-
Pile of this State
And ieheeras, The Senators of the State Rights
party, (having no other rghtful means of defeating
the consummatlon of this outrage upon the popular
Will vacated their seats with the intent to prevent
the same, by reducing that body below quorum
he therefore Resotrod, That we cordially approye
the course pursued by political friends in the Sen
ate on that OCCASION and for ourselves and our cons,
uens tender them the thanks of the country for their
bold, decided independent and effective Performance
OF Their duty To our common constituents
ne u further Resoired That in our opinon
urn adheranoe 70 the course pursued is demanded by
the eSgency and we trust that they will continue 10
nspay Inagnanimy as great ms the OCCASION and az
prolonged as the conflict
On motion Of the Hon. Andrew King, of Glynn-
Resoired, That the thanks of this meeting be ten
deIed to the Hon. Thomas Stocks, fer his firm and
independent conduct President of the Senate. on
the occasion referred TO as above
The Hon. Alexander H. Stephens. offered The
following resolution, which was unanimously adopted
Mr. }. a. Jones only dissenting
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
NORTH CAROLINA SENATOR'S.

Hon. WILLIE p. MANGuM, is chosen for M
Browns unexpired term, and for the six years sr,
cecding the 4th March next WILLIAM A. GRAHn
Esq, present Speaker Of the House Of Commons, i
chosen to Gil Mr.. Sranges unexpired term of thre
years.
The joint vote Of both Houses was as follows:
For Mr.. Mangum, 90 For Mr.. Brown, 65
For Mr.. Graham, 90 For Mr. Strange 81
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
DREADFUL STEAMBOAT &c
CIDENT

The steamboat Express, Captain Mcguire which
left Mobile on Sunday evening, the 18th instant, wien
within five miles Of ST. Stephens, on Sunday, abou 3,
p. M, burst her boilers killing and woundna fur
teen persons. barge was in tow alongside at the
time, into which one of the boilers was blown wound
ing one, IL not of the hands the other boa il
is said, was blown overheard
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

The Steamboat Persian.--This l-fated vessel
which Gw days since collapsed Hue, has arrived at
ST. Louis The Bulletin says We learn from the
officers tiat Twenty-Five Of The unfortunate sufferers
hare aiady died, and thai there tloo more must
die son. There are nine others scalded who will
probably recover"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
ANA U. s. SENATOR.

The GES .AzIsE for, November, has
been handed. .leson of Mr. Hampton, the agent,
and opens with handsome poem "rhe Tamhorine
Girl or the Rising Sun; illustrated by splendid
steel engraving.
Mr. Grahamy the publisher of the Casket, has pur-
chased MIR Buttons interest in this periodical and
retaining ae talent both of il and his own will give
Magazine ofcombined attraction, LIST Jan. for
pnce, (S3l Subscribers by calling at the Periodical
Agency, near city post Office may obtain ii without
postage for year
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

There were two fires in this city last Saturday, the
one stable, on Capitol Hill, belonging to Mr.. John
lngle, tie other frame building, situated the
railroad deot, and occupied by Mr. Etter print
ing Office In both cases the buildings were totally
consumed We are sorry to learn that Mr.. Etter is
considerable loser by the destruction and injury done
to Ills presses and printing materials.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
MISSOURI.

The Legislature met Nov &c. Col. Sterling
Price was elected Speaker of the House. The
vote for other officers Of the House stood-52
Loco to 3S Wing. Mr.. Watson, Loco, was
elected Secretary of the Senate-vote II to l5-
Col Benton was present at the balotngs.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
ARRIVALS.

REPREsEsrArvEs.--Mr. Bell, Of Tenn Mr.. Chnn
of La, Mr.. Hopkins, of Va, Mr.. Blackwell and Mr.
Watterston, of Tenn. MIR. Cooper, of Ga, MI. Wei
er, Of Ohio.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

CHARLES McCLuRF ". b. has been elected 10
preventative 10 Congress from the Cumberland ID,
tric in Pennsylvania, to fill tue vacancy occasions
by the deccase Of William S. Ramsey
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

CurnBERT POWELL, Esq, of Loudoun, Va Is an
nounccd candidate to represent in Congress the
District of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Fauquier Mr.
McCarty declines a collection.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

IL MEETING Of the Wing Young Mems Com
mttee of Forty One will be held at the Log Cabin
THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 p. M. As this will
probably be the last meeting of the Committee, bust
ness will require punctua attendance.
dec N. YOUNG, Chairman
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
234 GO

The above is probably the result Of the Presidential
Election in the whole Union though we yet I'M
able to determine positively how Illinois has gone, and
have only few returns from Arkansas. We have
given the aggregate votes far received.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

Lincoln On. CO District in Congress, has give,. pub
lie notice Of his intention not again TO be candidate
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
NEW JERSEY.

The following is the official vote Tor Congressman
in New Jersey at the late election copied from the
Trenton Gazette of Wednesday. Those in the first
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
THE MADISONIAN,

Is published every other day during the session Of
Congress, semi weekly in the recess, and weekly
through the whole year
TERMS;
Tri-weekly edition. per annum, 50 90
Weekly edition, per annum, 200
Weekly do. six months, 90
Tri-weekly during the next session Of Con-
gross, 200
Weekly during the same, 80
Payment to be made in advance.
Orders may be forwarded through members Of Con.
gress Postmastcrs, by mail post paid at risk.
THOMAS ALLEN
Washingto Nov.2, 1910.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

casc sty,e those VINO are engaged IN the busy ide-
ness Of Cabinet Making But we protest against
the injustice Of including the editors of the Madsoni
an among them We have never touched the subject
even in the slightest manner. What apology can the
Enquirer make for its entirely arbitrary and inbound
ed nsinuation z The editor knows as well as our
readers that we have abstainsd from any ausion to
the appointments Of the coming Administration.
The Legislature of South Carolina assembled on
Monday the 23d utmo. The Hon ID. l.. WARpLAw
was unanimously reelected Speaker Of the House of
Representatives. Both Houses being organized the
Governor (B. *. Henagan, on whom the duties of the
Chief Magistrate devolyed after the decease Of Gov
ernor Noble) transmitted his message on Tuesday,
the 9th.
"A considerable portion Of this document is devoted
to illtempered remarks upon the Harrison party and
the President elect himself. There is also an eabo-
rate apology for the determination which the South
Carolina parties TO the disgraccful alliance have made
to cast the electoral vote of the State for Mr. Van Blu
rem. The Governor evidently felt that it neces-
sary to say something extenuation Of that humblng
act
The Charleston Courier, after commencing that
portion the message which refers to agriculture and
education, says
"Wc think, however, that its remarks on the Presi-
dental not in keeping with its general cha
racter with good taste and would have better be-
come party address than grave document like an
Executive Message"
The Legislature, now in session, will very shortly
choose electors for the Presidency and Vice Presden
cy. Mr. Van Buren, will of course get the vote for
the former according to the implied terms of the coal
ton and though the bestowa Of the vote for the Vice
Presidency upon Mr. TazewelI will be poor and
empty compliment it is almost certain he will get it.
The Courier with high feeling Of State pride, sug-
gests to the Legislature the propriety ogvng the vote
for Mr.. Tyler
In 1886, Mr.. Tyler received the unanimous vote
Of South Carolina for the Vice Presdency-and why
should he not receive it again Has he done aught
since to forfeit the confidence Of our State No one
can alege thisfor he has neither changed his posi-
ton nor his opnions-hc then and is now candi-
date for the Vice Presidency the same ticket with
Gen. Harrison for the Presidency. Mr.. Tyler is a
noble and high gifted son of Virginia he is South
ern man by BIRTH in principle and in feeling, and
disciple of the school of State Rights; and our State
may therefore, with perfect consistency and proprey
swell by her vote his already triumphant majority By
doing she will show that she is wholly estranged
from her sister States, and at the time maintain
her screspect and preserve her ancient character for
generosity"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

There are 26 newspapers published in North Caro-
lima
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

This morning, Tuesday, the Senate met pursuant
TO adjournment; all the Senators whs were present
yesterday answering 10 the call of their names, on
reading that part of the journal of yesterday which
suspended the rule of the Senate take up the resou
tons, the Hon. A. J. Miller moved reconsideration
on which motion protracted discussion had, and
the motion was lost by vote of 81 yeas to 43 nays
The Hon. w. w, Gordon, then moved recess
until O'Clock, p. M for the purpose as he aedged
to what course they will pursue in this emergency,
which motion has just been adopted, and the recess
taken.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.

The dlHelence betWeen The TWO highest Cane
Hastcd and Vroom, is ,204.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01

Resoiped, That the friends of General Harrison in
the several counties in this State be requested send
delegates, equal in number TO their Senator and Rep
resenatyes in the General Assembly to meet in Mil
ledgevIlie, on Thursday, the i7th day Of December
next for the purpose OF nominating suitable candi-
date for Governor.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens, the meeting adjourned
A. REED, Chairman.
J. A. JONES, Secretary
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-01
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION,
VERDICT OF THE PEOPLE.

SO far as ascertain
ELECTORAL. POPUl
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-11-17

TEST OF Coon FLoUR.-Tho following
will ascertain the qualityof flour:-Flour
which is pure and unadulterated, may be
known by your seizing a handful Lriskly
and squeezing il half a minute; it preser-
YES the form Ofthe hand in one piece al
though placed rudely on the table. Not
so with that which contains foreign sub
stances; its adhesive property is weak, and
It falls to pieces Immediately. The white.
ness Of flour is no evidence of its good.
ness; the different materials used in adul.
terating -four have tendency towhiten it.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-11-17

The sun, in different stages Of rise
and declension; the moon, under various
phases; a snake, biting its tail, and rep
resenting an orb or circle; viper; vul-
ture; lizard tearing out the heart of a
PROSTATE man; panther held by the
ears, by a child; a crocodile; several
trees and shrubs; fox; a curious kind
of hydra serpent; two scorpions; an ca
gle; all owl; some quails; eight repre-
sentations of animals which are now un-
known. Three out of the eight are like
the elephant in all respects except the
tusk and tail. Two more resemble the
tiger, one a wild boar; another a sloth
and the last appears creature of fancy,
being quadrumane, instead of a quad
ruped, the claws being alike before and
behind, and in the act of conveying some
thing to the mouth, which lay in the cen
ire of the monster. Besides these were
several fine representations of men and
women, not naked but clothed; not as
the Indians, but much in the costume
of Greece and Rome.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-11-17
REMARKS ON THE GENERAL
PRINCIPLES OF HUSBANDRY.

/. Whatever may be the nature of
your soil, and the situation of your farm,
remember, that there is no soil SO good
but it may be exhausted and ruined by
bad tillage, and there is none so bad, that
cannotbe rendered fertile by good tillage,
even barren heath, if it can be plowed
and swarded
2. The true art of husbandry consists
in suffering no crop to grow upon your
land, that will SO far exhaust your soil, as
to lesson the value of your succeeding
crop, whatever profit such crop may
afford you.
3. TO avoid this, suffer no one crop
to grow two years successfully, upon the
same piece Of ground, excepting grass,
and buckwheat, without the fertilzing aid
of rich manures to support the strength
of the soil; and even then, II change OF
crops will generally do best, excepting
onions, carrots, and hemp.
4. Every plant derives from the earth
for its growth, such proprieties as are pc
cuIiar to itself; this plant, when followed
successfully for two or more years upor
the same ground, will exhaust the soil, o
those propreties peculiar to itself, with
out lessening its powers to produce some
other plants, The fact is almost striking
in the flax, which will not bear to be re
peated oltener than once in seven years
and is common to all crops, with the ex
=, ception ofthose noticed above.
5. To avoid this evil, arrange you
farm into such divisions as will enable
you to improve all the variety of crop.
your land may require, in such regula
succession, as to form a routine of five
six, seven years, according to the nature
quality and situation of your farm.
!. 6. This method will make poor LAM
good, and good land better. Try ant
see.-Farmer'S Cabinet.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-11-17
Gle. Which currency is the mostvaluablei
Ledger.
FALLS OF ST. ANTHONY-AN
INDIAN DANCE.
[ETtract from lady's Journal Of a

+ Extract from Iady's Journal Of
trip to the Falls of 50 AnIhony.l
After we came on board the boat, we
heard the Indians in their war dance
Captain F. got them to dance by giving
them some -four and pork. There were
about three hundred Of them, including
squaws, and about thirty danced, who
threw off their blankets and appeared with
theil bodies painted lead color. Their
heads were decorated with a number of
feathers, one kind of which they wear
when they have taken a scalp, having a
feather for each one. AT intervals one
of the warriors would enter the circle and
relate the daring deed-Ofcourse | could
not understand what they said, as they
spoke in their own language. When one
spoke the rest applauded loudly. They
danced to the sound o(an instrument sim
liar to a drum. 1t was made of a keg,
one end being covered with a piece of
parchment-on this they beat with sticks
rounded at the ends. They sang all the
while keeping such time as would aston
ish some of our ball room ladies'. At the
conclusion Of each dance, they gave the
war-whoOp, and such hdeous yells | ne
YER heard belore-their dancing and mu-
sic are monstrous indeed. Some of them
had small looking glasses suspended
around their waists, which glittered in
the sun as they danced. They were all
slightly but elegantly made, their hands
and feet smaIl-grace and dignity were
in every movement. | noticed one little
child about three years old who folded a
piece ofcheck (Which he had instead o.
a blanket) around his torn with grace
that appeared to be instructive. One In
dian had his face as black as he coulC
paint it, being in mourning for his squaw
), The scene was one fit for the pencil o
an artist-the fort high above, the Indians
some dancing in circle, others recIl
ming on the ground, some leaning oil the
muskets, the squaws in their canoes, th'
sentinel paraded on the bank, the wig
vans in the distance, the white mel
r mingled with the read ones of the fores
all formed a striking picture. | gaze
at the Indians and listened to their yei
: and could think of nothing but demons
so wild was their appearance, and so un
earthly their cries.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-11-17

Buel. commander of the Militia WIN
small detachment went over 10 arrest
Blanuerhasset. He had hardy SET loo'
on tbe island, before he was met by MIS-
RI.nDerbasset. whose spirit seemed to
rise with the increasing desperation OF
sor for,unes. She had seen the party
coming and snatching up pair of her
husbands pistols, she ran from the
bonse TO meet them. Just as the militia
major stepped out of the boat, she seiz-
cd him BY the shoulder, and thrusting
him back, presented two formidable pis
tolls full in his face, cooked and primed,
commanded him, in the most positive
terms not to advance-"one step forward
will send you INTO eternity; it is easier
for me to do than TO say it," we're her
words, according 10 my narrator, who
was one of the party. Her splendid fig
ure was drawn up TO its full height, heI
eye fixed with strong and determined
gaze, her hands clenching firmly the pls
tolls which she held at arms length, tolt
the militia major, in language not TO b'
mistaken, the terms on which he nigh
advance.--The old fellow quailed ant
trembIed before the courageous woman
and was forced to return without his vic
tim. Blannerhasset made his escape
and is now, or was few years since, liv
ing with his wife in poverty in France
Sat. COur.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-11-17
ABRAHAM CREST, s Apprai-
INFORMATION WANTED.

q w. CLAIM, one of the editors and proprie-
Ootors of the :" Repository & Whg'' published
at Chambersburg, Pa. has been absent since the
26th of last month. and no information has since
been obtained by his friends here, (who are ig-
norant of the existence of any adequate
cause for his leaving the place or his business)
as TO where he is, or indeed whether he is alive
or not. Amy person who can give any informa.
tion concerning him, will greatly oblige his friends
by communicating the same, by letter, to G. X.
Harper, of Chambersburg, Pa. Mr., Catlin is
about 81 years of age, he has black hair and eyes,
rather under the common size, coughs very much
when talking, and has weak hoarse voice.
Aug. II, l940.