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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20
Harrisf
Van Buren,
Communicated for the Madisonian.
TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON

need not appeal to your patriotism know that it
is not less ardent and inspiring than that which ami
mated the bosoms of the patriotic women Of Boston,
and which recently led them to get up fair to
plete the Bunker Hill monument. A structure not
less noble and for purpose not less audable you
aware has been proposed to be erected by society of
this city in memory of the ustrious Father Of his
Country. The funds collected are not such to
justify its commencement at present. The expecia-
tons and wishes Of the society have been disappont
ed The collections have fallen far short of what
they had anticipated would have been contributed by
grateful people to commemorate the virtues and pub
lie services of WASHINGTON and the stigma
which still furnishes the character Of country.
The society has believe, exhausted every effort to
accomplish their object but they do not yet despair.
Their confidence in the patriotism and liberalty of
their countrymen has not yet fosaken them and they
yet feel assured that the noble object they have been
SO long laboring to effect will and must be accomplish
ed in the erection Of an ediicc which, though il may
not be so stupendous or magnificent they had at
first thought will still be such to do honor to the
gratitude Of the American People An opportunity
will soon occur which will enable you TO make an APP
peal to that gratitude, and that cannot but be
cessful An immense assembage of the citizens of
great republic WILL is thought, attend the nau
guraion of our new President, Gen. HsRRisoN, on
the 4th of March next. They win come animated
with patriotic feelings, and with gratitude to the Al
MIGHTY for the blessing he has thus conferred upon
them. A Fair got up such occasion and for
such object cannot but be gratifying to them well
to those who give il, and must be successful Iii
not local in its nature, but extensive as the Union
All who love and the character Of the patro,
whose memory is to be honorcd wherever they may
reside will be pleased TO have such an opportunity Of
showing their reverence and love; and the fair and
patriotic agents in this worthy enterprise will cover
themselves with honor Il will be perhaps gratifying
to know that the noble State which has now given
President to the People Of this country has contrbu-
ted to the erection Of the Washington Monumens
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QUODLIBET.

The Philadelphia U. s. Gazette, referring to the
supposition Of the Madisonian that J. p. KENNEDY,
Esq is the author Of "Quodiibsf," says;
"The internal evidence is not strong as the Ma
disonian would urge and this astute work has been
attributed coming from source of more experience
in political affairs than the successful author Of Swa
low Barn We have heard it connected with the
name of an ex-Prcsident"
We believe there is sufficient evidence, both inter
nal and external to establish the fact that the
full author of Swallow Barn" is also the successful
author of "Quodbet. BALI. Am.
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A RICHMOND.

At meeting of the citizens Of the town Of Greece,
Monroe county, New York at the close of the polls
on the 4th of November, instant, il was
Resoiped, That General LEWIS CASS from his
eminent services to the Republic, and reemincnt
qualifications Statesman Scholar and Soldier, is
well qualified for the important and responsible station
of President of the great Republic ofthe United States
of America; and his name is hereby brought before
our fellow citizens as candidate for their considera-
zion and approval if found worthy
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20
THE TwENTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS

Second to no political event, in importance, is
the choice Of Reform Congress. We should
have accomplished but half the work, if we had
elected Republican Executive, and an anti
Republican Congress. In that event, we should
have found the two leading branches of the Go
vemment counteracting each others measures,
and thwarting each others plans, and the country
thus left possibly without any positive govern
mental action whatever. It's Of the highest i'm
portance, therefore, that Congress and the Pre-
sident should agree. With view to show what
are the prospects on this head, we present the
annexed statement, showing, so far as ascer-
tanned, what will be the composition of the Con-
gress which is to enter upon its duties simulta-
neously with President Harrison, viz: on the 4th
Of March next The Senate table we take from
the Journal of Commerce-lhe House account
we have prepared for ourselves.
SENATE
The Senate is at present constituted as follows
there being five vacancies. The year mentioned at
the top shows the date when their respective Of
service expire Those in italics Van Buren, men.
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Correspondence Of the Madisonian.
VIRGINIA.
Extract of letter from Hon James Garland.


Extract of a letter from Hon James Garland.
LovINGsToN Nov. 49, 1910.
DEAR Sm: can assure you THAT nothing Of a tenn
poral character has afforded me sincere grafca
ton than the vanqushment of the spoilers who have
so long tyrannized over the Lords heritage. The
civil victory achieved by virtuous and intelligent
people in the recent Presidential election will be as
important in its moral Consequences as the success Of
the Revolution, and enlarge tho tenure of our free in
stitutions for hundred years. Executive power
patronage, official ntermeddling, the spos, the
power Of party prescription, party discipline, and con-
tempt of the majesty Of the laws have all-ail been
overcome and broken down, and their authors driven
into disgrace 1t is mighty triumph and pregnant
with mighty and glorious events.
truly lament that Virginia has not entitled herself
to the gratitude of her sisters in this great and gor
GUS contest by striking decisive blow at the
enemy and sustaining her viItuous and talented
sons; but she should not be censured much has been
done, and she will yet do more We had Van Blu
rem majority of about 1000 overcome after filling up
the ranks much thinned by the detection of the
Calhounites ! say have done much, all things
considered. do not doubt, that if honest purga-
ton Of the polls to take place that the Wings
and Conservatives have carried the State by about
1000. Frauds and impositions have been numerous,
but there is chance to correct them ! think Vim
gnia should be cheered in the good work. for she
will redeem herself
My district has done nobly, and has proved itself
worthy to be the depository of the mortal remains of
the illustrous Jefferson. Great and untiring exer-
tons were made to decoy from its principles and be-
tray il into the ranks Of the spoilers but in vain She
has been as firm the hills in which her Jefferson
lies entombed. The following the majorities:
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The Editor of the Richmond Enquirer con-
tinues to play his own busting and decamatory
part, although the drama of his patrons ambi-
ton is closed He continues to call as loudly as
ever To ARMsn' and insists that he and his
friends are not subdued though defeated. What
is all this bustle-what all this preparaton-what
all this rallying for2 His cry urges them to gather
for strong defence, and another onset. de-
fence against whom2 An onset upon whom
The PEOPLE.
Is he for defending the already condemned
Administration, with reference to its leading
measurable ub-Treasury Bill /? Is he noc
for forcing on the country the "expedient" against
which even he contended at first, and which the
people have resisted and defeated over and over
again? Have these defeats stimulated him to
still greater and more desperate exertions in be-
half Of measure which he so long and pertina-
ciously,opposed?
Extraordinary as the inconsistency may APP
pear, Mr.. RrroHiE yet calls on the retainers Of
the suB-TREAsuRY ADMINISTRATION to 60 on
with uniinching resoluton-with unfaltering
steps, towards the attainment of their ends u
to persevere obstinately in measures which he
himself condemned-and which were urged
against the expressed will of the nation, and of
Congress.
He seems to forget that-the people being now
IN the ascendant-it will be somewhat difficult
for any set of men to stand out successfully
against what the people most earnestly desire.
The strength of the oflice-holders has been tried
TO the utmost against the people; and the people
are victorious. The peoples adversaries were
armed with means and materials Of warfare,
which, it is to be hoped, they never will be able
to command again. Yet were they defeated.
What rational ground Of hope is there TO any Of
the discounted party that they will succeed bet
ter hereafter?
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four times much any other State in the Union.
Let this Fair then, be got up by the ladies Of Wash
ington, with that spirit and generous enthusiasm
which have always characterized Them and have not
the least doubt but that the amount they will thus
raise will in addition TO the funds in hand, be sutf-
cent to carry up the monument far as to its
completion. WASHINGTONIAN.
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Master Humphrey.-Another number (double) of
the Curiosity Shop was published last week, by Lea &
Blanchard It conducts the wanderers, apparently to
crisis IN their history leaving off at the moment
when the child meets somebody at whose she
is overwhelmed with establishment, joy, terror
which of the three not yet advised.
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The subjoined complimentary notice of one Of TIL
members Of Congress elect from the Pittsbug (Pa.
District is from the Apalachicoa Advertiser of tn
4th inst.
We are gratifed to learn that the Hon. II. M
Breckenridge formerly one Of the judges in this Ter
ritory has been elected to Congress from the 22d Dis
trict in Pennsylvania. Judge B. left many war;
friends in this Territory, and he enjoys the enyiab
reputation ofhaving been of the most learned an
upright jurists that ever sat our judicial bench
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OUTSIDE ARTICLES, SC. SC.

Our readers, trust viii participate in the gratii-
cation we feel at being enabled that the great
political contest is ended, 10 give up some portion of
our columns TO general literature. The mind recruit
ed by such literary repasts have presented to-
day, and will continue to give, will be enabled to take
more vigorous hold of the important subjects which
must come up for consideration after the opening OF
the Congressional session, a few weeks hence
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THE FEDERAL sUB-TREAsURY.

We have received, says the Louisville Journal, the
annexed note from gentleman ofiespectability
Gentlemen | am jus. from the frontier Of Arkan-
sas, where found that the Government was forcing
the Indians to take United States paper in payment Of
their claims and at the same time refusing to receive il
in the Land Office.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

IT A writer in the Globe exhibits an unnecessary
degree Of indignation the notice which two three
Opposition papers took Of the departure Of the official
editor for Cnba The si..sna-tanre was referred to-
at the most, in vein Of mere pleasantly and since
the public nmation that the EDITORS visit was rem
dered necessary by the sickness of member of his
family, we have noticed but in terms Of
respect.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

The Monument 10 Waller .Scoh.-The monument
which is about to be erected in Edinburgh to the
mory Of Sir Walter Scott the corner stone of which
was laid the 18th of August last to be in the
form OF tall gothic tower lS0 feet in height to
tain colossal statue Of the great poet novelist and
philosopher in marble, from the chisel of Mr. Steel,
Scotch sculptor of celebrity. The whole expense Of
the monument is estimated at about $4,000.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

Restoring The Currency. The Charleston Mercury
says The Augusta Merchants, without distinction
Of party have addressed very sensible memorial to
the Georgia Legislature, calling upon that body to
the currency ofthe State BY compelling the banks
to resume cash payments"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

FoRcED RETIREMENT. Some Of the partisans of
Mr. Van Buren, insist that in his retirement from the
cares Of state, he will be object Of enry, What
pity il is that people unthinking to throw
him the imputation Of being forced to abandon these
heavy cares!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

Connecticut, April 5th, is4l.
Maryland, October 9th, l64l.
Virginia, April 22d, 1911.
North Carolina, August, 1871.
Alabama, August 81, 1871.
mississippi, November LIST and ID, 1871.
Tennessee, August 9th, 1871.
Kentucky, August ID, 1871.
Indiana, August ID, 1871.
Illinois, August, 1871.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20
THE NAVY.

No department Of public service has suffered
more by neglect and imbecility than the Navy.
Il is undoubtedly the opinion OF many leading
members of the present administration, that II
i useless establishment, and that II ought 10
he f moi wholly abandoned, at least but nomi-
aaliu kept up. This opinion is unenlightened.
Without reference to the eminent and glorious
services of the Navy in past times, and for
which il has great claims upon the country, il is
entitled 10 the friendship Of statesmen, and the
fostering care of Government. The present
state Of the world, the improvements and am
birions Of other nations, the extending circles
and ramifcatons OF our own commerce. and our
nresent national renown and future destiny, en-
forceupon us the necessity of Navy, sufficiently
extensive TO be worthy OF the name, and efficient
enough to be useful.
There are few men in public service, who
have looked to change of Administration with
more anxiety than the gallant officers of this
branch of our defence. For years past they
have been treated with utter neglect, and latter
ly with even indigAity. Such tamperlng with
grades, such violations OF the rules OF promo
ton and the order of duty, Indifference TO discl-
pline qualifications, character and enterprise,
have occurred as almost to repress the high
naval spirit, to destroy the efficiency and the
esprit du corps, and almost TO extinguish that
generous avarice Of fame,' which has charac
terized the heroes of the American Navy. In
the hope of change, at least, if not reform
and an improvement, the officers and friends Of
the Navy have therefore looked to the revolution
in public affairs with deep interest. No man
ever had better reason to put high estimate
upon the Navy than General Harrison. From
the efficient, enterprising, and enlightened ad-
mnistration which he will undoubtedly bring to
all branches of the service, we confidently ex-
pect the most bene6cent results.
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VIRGINIA.

The Richmond Wing states that official returns
have been received at the State Department from one
hundred counties and four towns which give for Mr..
Van Buren, 80 ,209 votes, and for General Harrison
3s,5S7; making Van Buren, majority in these coun-
ties Of ,622.
In nineteen counties, from which official returns
have not yet been received the reported majority for
Harrison is GIT.
Nearly 10000 votes have been polled-the largest
vote, by 10000, taken since the formation Of the
Government. Compared with the poll Of 1886, there
is an increase in the Wing vote, by changes and
young coming Of age, of about 10000, whilst the
Loco foco vote is increased about 10000
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Quo,

The official returns from all the counties of this
State give General Harrison majority Of % ,36l
votes The aggregate vote of the State was 273 S24
which were thus thrown (discarding 9o3 given to Mr.
Birney, the Abolition candidate)
For Gen. Harrison 1914
For Mr.. Van Buren, I247So
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

Population Of the Netherlands On the fist of
May last, the population Of the Kingdom Of the Ne
therands 2,662, 4s6 souls, of whom 500, 342
Protostants; 9lO,OS3 Roman Catholics; 81, 1877
Jews and 2, 1903 of other denominations
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

LITTLE FALLS BRIpGE-The chain bridge over the
Potomac, above Georgetown, which carried away
by the late spring eshet, has been rebuilt in very
substantial and durable manner. 1t is opened and
ready for use to-day
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NO NEWS.

No mail except the one from Baltimore, reached
this city yesterday. For day, at least, therefore,
we were excluded from our usual communion with the
world
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AT AUCTIoN--A HANDSOME AND +

n t AUCTIUN.--A HANDSOME AND ]
II TENSIvE STOCK OF CARPETING. 1
J. PALMER intending to close his Carpet h,i
ness will offer, at public sale, on Thursday. 18th
al 10 O'clock A. M. at his warehouse, No. l05 Be-
more street, his extensive Stock Of Carpetings,
sisting Of Snxony, Wilton and Brussels, with r.
To match.
Carpctinqs the whole Of which will be sold with
reserve
Baltimore, Nov. 90. nov 20-s
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MISSOURI,

The 81. Louis Republican Of the 10Th, says, SO
far as we have returns the Wings have considerable
gain even in solitary and alone Missouri but not
near enough to carry the Statep
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SENATOR TALLMADGE. This gentleman has been
quite i'll since the election. We happy to learn he
s now convalescent
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or such is he Kingdom Of Heapen."

On the 18th inst Miss LucRETiA MINOR, cid.
daughter of Smith Minor, Esq, of Laurel Hill, Fa
fax county, Virginia. This young lady belonged,
nature, TO class of beings, who, without the forms
ties of any worldly association, may well be desgnat
life were spent in round Of assiduous attentions
her sick and afflicted neghbors until from those dut
Of active benevolence, she was herself suddenly cal
to bed Of sickness which she never Icft but for {
grave; having finished life Of purity, by cnacti
the part of the Good Samaritan, she has gone to
sorrow. d
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ANAGRAM.-MARTN VAN BuREN,-RETuRs
VAIN MAN l-Piiia Gas.
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II is computed that the Emperor Of Russia spend
100000 per annum in England for horses, equipagc
&c.
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LIT THERE
,r uSrry-lN NoN-EssESrIALs, LIBERTY AND IN ALL
THINGS cHAslrY.-Angusfin.
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De elected between now and the date Just mentioned
either for full term OF TO ill vacancies Ofthese il
may be expected that al least IA will be Wings, viz Z
one rom Maine, one from sachusetts, one from
New Jersey two from Delaware. two from Virginia,
Two nom North Carolina one from Georgia, ons from
kentucky, one from Maryland, and one from Michi
gan There Is chance also for Wing from Ten
nessee, instead Of Mr.. Anderson But counting only
hose to be elected by Legislatures known to be Wing
count would stand thus
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ARKANSAS,
One county heard from, gives Harrison l0l, Van
Buren, Ia.
PENNSYLVANIA.

The Governor has issued his proclamation declaring
the electoral vote of the Safe for Harrison and Tyler
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

The Legislature Of North Carolina convened a
Raleigh on Monday last.
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SNOW.

Snow fell in this city during the lcdayon We'd
nesday last covering the earth to the depth of several
inches.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20

Whole number of electoral votes 294 Necessary
10 choice las. Six states to be heard from.
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The number of inhabitants in Boston is 93,452.
DIED.

On Sunday, the 18th inst. at the residence Of Re
r. Keith, Theological Seminary, CHAs. HoPKIS
infant son Of Rev. Daniel II. Emerson, recently
Northboro' Massachusetts.
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Mr. AMOS KENDALL has arrived in Cincinnati.
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NORTH CAROLINA.

This State has given its vote for Harrison and Ty-
Ter by large majority. In II counties heard from
the Harrison majority is 3542, being gain of 1918
the for Morehead
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Total 81. Such will probably be the composition
OF the new Senate giving the Wings majority sir,
which is sufficient for all practical purposes"
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The Senators named in the first column retire prior
to- or simultaneously with, the induction ofGen Har-
rson into office by the expiration of their term. OF
these seventeen Senators all are Van Buren, except
five, whose names are printed in Roman. OF the 80
who hold over and who will regularly continue in
office during the whole a part of Gen Harrison's
Administration, II Wings (thcir names are print
cd in Roman) and sixteen Van Buren, men. one
Wing Senator, Mr., James F. Simmons, of Rhode
Island has been elected within few days past, for
six wears from the dth Of March next leaving II to
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MISSISSIPPI.

Returns from 81 counties exhibit Harrison gain
of $500 votes the results Of 1889, when Loco
foco Governor was elected by majority of 3,ll4.-
Twenty five counties to be heard from.
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TENNESSEE.

The actual result not yet ascertained nor can it
be decided how the State has gone until the official
returns received The vote of the two parties has
been nearly equal
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ALABAMA.

The returns continue to look favorable, but
result we cannot yet form definite opinion
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MICHIGAN.

Returns from all the counties exhibit Harrison
majority of 2,704