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The Madisonian., 1840-01-28
JUDGMENTS BY CONFESSION.

The Georgia Consti,utionalist, parizan
advocate Of Mr.. Van Buren, has had the hon
esty to make this confession
We will take this occasion to observe that we are
not well pleased at the pursued by Of our
democratic prints IN regard to General Harrison This
gentleman does deserve the abuse and the rdlcule
cast upon him. He should be treated with courtesy and
respect
The Ohio Confederate, another organ of
the Administration exhibits the following
streak Of candor
Fer forty years did Harrison devote himself to his
country IN peace and in in danger aud security.
in the camp and the closet in the and the bat
te-held, did he serve that country in true eay aud
untarnlshed honor--un even now grown gray in that
service which has brought him nothing but glorious
repnston aud conscience void Of offence against the
obligations Of patriotism, he stands in his old age,
a,nong the millions who surround him, model Of ofi-
cial purity and uncorupted integrity.
Even the Richmond Enquirer rebukes its
pariizan friends, and calls them fools and
simpletons," who accuse General Harrison Of
the crime of living in log cabin, and drinking
hard cider. The magnanimous veteran says,
:" the whole Republican locof focol party dis
approves of such things being said about can
didates."
1t is desired that Mr.. Van Buren's friends
should not desert him faster thai is practical
BILE. If all come over at once, we can make
scarcely room enough for them. We would
prefer them to come in companies, so that
they may dispose themselves without pressing
their comrades too much. Doubts are ex-
pressed, whether, in some of the States, New
York, Ohio and Indiana, for example, the
Van Burenites will presume to run ticket.
This immense popularity Of Presidential
ticket is rather to be regretted by the judcous.
The Republic is always the safest when par
ties are near equally divided.
We are rather sorry for our ancient friend
Of the Richmond Enquirer We know well
his love of maJoritcs. We delight not in the
misery of any human being. II is pity,
therefore, that the Enquirer should be vexed
and irritated by the prospect of an inevitable
minority. 1t must be a disagreeable task to
stem the tide of democracy. Eminently
painful must it be to the editor of the Enquir-
er TO make war upon the time honored soldier
and democratic Republican patriot of the
West, when the people are ralIying TO his de-
fence. But what is more, it must be humIli-
atnc' for such men as the editor of the En-
onrer, to find themselves forced to cooperate
with the eminent Aboltionist, Gerrit Smith,
and do those jobs for Mr.. Van Buren, in Vir-
ginia, which Mr.. Smith is doing for him in
New York. Thomas Richie and Gerrit
Smith the champions Of Mr.. Van Buren,
agans, the noble hero who never lost bat
tie, What coalition
But Mr.. Van Buren is determined upon
agitation We are content for agitation,
saws Boyle, will surmount the cohesion. and
dissipate the f" clusters of coalescent corpus
clos -
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The TRUE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN TICKET.
ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS REFORM /!

The House Of Representatives, yesterday,
adopted a Wing proposition 10 procure the
execution Of the printing Of that body at the
least expense for the Government.
The Republican opposition have, therefore,
succeeded in looping off two great sources
OF patronage and corup,ion-the printing of
the House Of Representatives and that Of the
Executive Departments. Down with the pa
tronage which the Senate and the Post Office
bestow upon the Globe, and we doubt if that
excrescence and anomaly of the Press, would
long continue It's existence.
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VIRGINIA..

The day for the election Of U. S. Senator
was postponed, on account Of the absence OF
members, to the 29h, (to-morrow
The House of Delegates have adopted a
resolution, making the election Of Gouernor
the order of the day for the 5h Of February
The Loco-Foco caucus candidate for CO.
vernon is JAMES Mcdowell. THOMAS w.
GlLMER is spoken of as the candidate of the
Opposition.
correspondent of the Whig strongly re-
commends Col. JOHN CAMPBELL, late U. s.
Treasurer, as proper person to fill the va
cancy in the Executive Council.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

SATURDAY, Jan. 25 1910.
Hon Mr.. McCARrY, member elect from the State OF
Virginia wee Hon &. + MERCER, resigned, appeared,
qualified, and took his seat
The Journal of yesterday having. on motion OF Mr..
PetrlkIn. been amended IN certain particulars
Mr. PECK rose and asked permission of the House
to correct some portion Of report Of yesterdays pro-
ceedngs which appeared in Of the daily papers Of
this ctv. and by which he felt hmself aggr,eved
The SPEAKER inquired Of the gentleman from
North Carolina, Mr.. Bynum. who was enttlcd the
hopr ffcm Yesterday ihe subject Of abolition peions
whether he welded the floor
Mr. BYNUM said certainly, for an explanation.
Mr. PECK then proceeded I see by Que of the
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IN SENATE,
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 1910.

MONDAY, Jan 27, lS40
Mr. DAVIS presented the credentials of Hon
Daniel Webster, who was qualified and took his
seat.
Mr.. WRIGHT presented The credentials of Hon.
N. r Tai nadge, who appeared was qualified, and
took his seat.
Sundry memorials and petitions were presented
and among the numbrr the Vice President present
ed one from Iowa, praying for the establishment of
depot of arms and ammunition for the purpose OF
guarding against lndi IN hoilities.
The bill 10 establish a Board of Claims was dis
cussed at length,
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

GENERAL NEWSPAPER AGENCY.--The sub
~ scrihers having established General Periodical and
Newspaper Agency, in this city, would be pleased
celve me names OF persons wishing to subscribe any
Newspaper or Periodical printed in the cities Of Phils-
delphia New York, or Boston.
lhe following Newspapers can be obtained at Of
hce IN the shortest time after their publication viz
THE EMPIRE STATE, BROTHER JONATHAN,
NEW WORLD. DAILY AND WEEKLY fBennett's)
HERALD, BOSTON NOTIONS, &c. SC
HJ Orders Tor Printing and Binding uill he attended
10 on the shortest and most reasonable terms
JENKINS & THOMSON,
Jan 81, lato.. Penn Az between 4th and s,h sts
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A case before the Court of Equity of Charleston,
South Carolina, between Pc and Bail, growing out
Of the explosion Of the Pulaski has attracted much
interest The Charleston Courier, (V. b says that
Mr.. Legare, whose place in Congress is now occu-
pied not .fued BY Mr.. Holmes, concluded his
great forensic display" the 2ls before crowd
ed and admiring audience"
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

Religious Excitement IN Cinctanah.-Since the
early par, Of December. the Rev J. N Mafht has been
preaching in the Wesleyan Chapel Of this city He d.
hyers four or five sermons each week. and the cha
pei one of the largest buildings Of the kind in the west
is uniformly filed TO overlooking by the crowds who
Aock to hear him. We informed that about 700
persons have been added to the Methodist Church Of
this city, since the time Of Mr.. Mas arrival among
us a=Cin Chron
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

RonERT j WALKER has been reelected Senator
of the United States from the State OF Mississippi for
six years from the 4th Of March ls4l when his presen,
ballot Of both branches Of the Legislature 26, Mr.
Prcn,iss having received thryseven out Of the forty
votes given against him.
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public opinion be stayed. The bload-hounds have
arrived and no doubt. another proclamation against
The Semnoles will end The matter Justice 10 Inc
military character of Gen. Van Buren required that
he should be put in his true position before the peo-
Pile as he is candidate for election and from the
signs in the Northeast, we may require an able
Gsneral as Com nander in Chief u.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
FRIDAY January "a, lS40.

Present as yesterday.
No 40. The Bank Of Alexandria, plaintiff in
error, rs Edward & +. c. Dyer. This cause was
argued by Mr. Coke for The plaintiff in error and by
Messrs. Brent and Jones for the defendants in error
No a. George Holmes, plaintiff in error, ps
Silas H. Jennson Governor, &c. The argument
Of This cause was commenced BY Mr.. Van Ness for
the plaintiff in error.
The Court adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock,
A. Al.
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FIRE AT WILMINGTON. N. C.

About fifty buildings were destroyed by hre IN
Wilmington The morning OF the l7'h instant, IN
cuding the custom house, two hotels, and two news
paper Offices. The aggregate loss is estimated al
500 600 dollars
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28
IN SENATE,
FRIpAY. Jan. "a. 1910

Mr STURGEON appe red and took his seat.
: The VICE PRESlDEN commute lied n The
nrnt the annual report OF the C,nm ,sioner of thc
Fa,.nl Offices laid IN he tahle.
Mr BUCHANAN presented memorial from
.uuioer OIL citizens OF the State OF PENNSYLVANIA,
ASsi4g Congress 10 impose moderate duty upon the
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

VIC regret to learn, saws the Kingston GU c. Chro
nice Of the 18TH that Sir George Arthur has resigned
the eovernmen Of that Province His exceency, 1t is
said, forwarded his resignation by the last ulp OF the
Great Western which has been accepted.
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

We yield our columns, to day, TO our estimable
correspondents. They come forth with strength OF
argument which the advocatesoflh the measures OF the
administration cannot meet They must fall
Their cause is illfounded, and must give way TO
truth and reason.
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

The New York Times reports Mr.. Garland, Of
virginia, having refused loyield the hno7 The
ntfoduct,on OF Nj Prolhts resolution lnquiring into
bloodhound business. The Times Is in error. Mr..
Garland did give way.
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

This day week was fixed opon by the Legislature
Of Michigan for The election Of Senator of the United
States from hs, State fill the vacancy occasioncd by
the expiration OF The term Of service Of Mr.. LYON
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

IIUNDAY, jim, II, Ib4U.
In the House, Mr.. w. C. JOHNSON continued
his speech on abolition petitions
A resolution was passed authorizing the Clerk of
The House to procure t'e execution Of the printing
OF The House, for the least expense to the Govern
ment.
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
BIZ and lciA the advice and consent Of the Senatr.
Joseph A S. Acklin, to be Attorney OF the United
States for the northern and middle districts of Aaha
ma in the place Of jeremiah Clemens, elected to the
Legislature Of that State.
George w Churchill to bo Attorney Of the Uultcd
States for the district Of East Tennessee.
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SATURDAY, January 25.
Present as Yesterday.

Present as yesterday.
No A. George Holmes, plaintiff in error, Us
Silas Fl Jennson ct al The argument in this
cause was concluded by Mr.. Van Ness for the plain
tiff in error.
The Court adjourned till Monday morning II
o'clock.
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

CHoICE OLD WINES AND LIQUORS. Wishing
~ to dispose Of stock of Wines and Liquors, bar
gains can be had by those in want of the The Ma
deiras tmosy) imported by from the house Of
Blackburne who spared pains in selecting such
our orders called for, which such he his letters
to us respecting them, highly recommends The other
wines and liquors which compose stock Of the pery
best quality and such warranf them
j. b MOBGAN,
Jan ~ 81 Penn. avenue, next to 10th street.
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THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.


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Or. three copies together will be furnish
cd for 90
Weekly until the close OF the Presidential
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Washington, D c Jan 1910
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rearing and fa,tenng volume, with many engravings
rs cents Just received by F. TAYLOR.
Also The Farmers Companion vol, price one dollar,
written nv Jesse Bue and published since his death
Bues Cutivato the four years bound into one volume
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And large collection Of valuable works all the
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CoNCERr-Miss sHIRREFF and Mr. WILSON
~ respectfully announce that they will give their first
('oncert in Washinpiop
TOMORROW EVENING. Jan 90

in Carusi's Saloon, when will be sung a selection OF
Songs and Duets from the celebrated Opeas and
variety Of favonte Scoch, English and Irish Ballads
Tickets one dola each, and programme to tc had at
Mr. Fsohers Bookstore, and at the door on the evening
Of the Concert. ian 2s.lt
The Madisonian., 1840-01-28

yITAsHINGToN IRvING'S WORKS, in ~ vols
w price dollars, hest edition. neatly and strongly
bound. published at IL dolars) is for sale DIV
ian 2l r. TAYLOR
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-27
fFrOm he Uhia Patriot.

~
The Wing presses throughout the country inscr'be
upon their flags the distinctive appcllaton of Horri
son Democrats 1t is observable, too, that 4 speech
delivered the Harrisburg Convention, by Judge Bur
net of Cincinnati, is undergoing republication in a.!
most every Anti-Fan Buren, paper in the State. Of
is highly esteemed, and It's author equally
From pure fountain, expect clear strcani-trom
murky pool we must needs look for polluted flow,
from which none should drink Let us test the source
of this favorte Wing production. The subject of the
speech is General Harrison-thc object of its repub-
LEGATION is to establish the genuneness of Harrison
Democracy, and to build up u tower of strength for
the "Dcmocratic Wing cause. 1t may be of some
interest, under these circumstances, 10 inquire who
this Jacob Burnet is what the principles Of this
Democratic teacher are and to ascertain in what school
of politics he has been reared. This inquiry will be
the interesting to the people of Co!umbiana
ty owing to the fact, informed, that purse
has been raised by the sHarrison Democratic admir-
and disciples Of Judge Burnett for the purpose of
placing copy Of his speech IN the hands of every
Ter the county. Would the friends Of our cause take
such steps to enable Democratic editors through the
medium of their regular subscription lists, 10 dissent
nate rcbuttng and counteracting facts degree only
half so extensive the Federal plan, would have
but little to fear that aatidotc would prove eff
fectual cure for their poison.
Let Judge Burnet, the "Democratic Harrison" ora
cle speak for himselE-!et the who ''reains and
cHrKIsuEs the name of FEpERaLIsr be heard by the
people OF Columbiana-lct him who was brought up a
Fcdcrast, and ''EDucATEDIS THAT SCHOOL, be heard
in his own language by the Republican yeomanry of
the nation-et him who thus gorcs in his Federalism
speak in his chosen words to those whom the Hsr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-27

What will be the operation OF this section, sad Mr.
Lucas We will suppose case-suppose one OF the
Patriots of the Revolution should be insulted BY an
enemy of his country Tory who had fought against
him in the struggle for liberty, and he should bc pro-
yoked TO commit an assault in defending the honor Of
his qovernment--by our laws he might be prosecuted
and fined. lie is poor and unable to pay the fine
What would follow under the provisions of this sec
tions He is publicly ADVERTISED FOR SALE
he is dragged by the crier along the strcctsthc
who provoked the assault bids the amount of the fine
and costs for the term of shortest service say FORTY
YEARS-THE OLD PATRIOT is KNOCKED
OFF TO HIS PROSECUTOR, and driven in triumph
into BONDAGE. Any unfortunate citizen, who in
nm unguardcd moment mi ght be thus subjected to the
payment of fine would be liable to be sold under
this section and driven into slavery by FREE Ne
GRO should such negro choose TO become the pur
chaser This would be revolving to every principle Of
humanity and disgrace TO the age in which we live.
The question was then taken on MIR. Fiihan's mo-
ton, and carried in the affirmative Yeas 30, nays r.
So tins obnoxious provision, VOTED FOR AND DE-
TENDED BY WIN HENRY HARRISON, does not
now disgrace the Statute books of Ohio
People of Louisiana, you support man main
tanning such views and principles as these he who
would tax you purchase the freedom of the BLACKS,
and wouid SELL POOR WHITE MAN, for the
mere trife of COSTS into SLAVERY-he who looks 10
"a dan not far distant, tchcn 7mcricGn cN not
look on BLACK "stare and does not hesitate to vote
for law, TO SELL POOR WHITE MAN into
SLAVERY, for the pitiful matter of cosis
But Harrison is now feeling severely the s,ings
which such guilty and detestabe acts calculated to
nict upon him. and is cndeavorng TO dispense the IN
fanny with which they covering him. He does not
deny the charge but says the above are egarhled es
tracts from the journals" and also says that this
law "had respect only to the mode Of diposing Of Prbe
ofsndtrs, ch0 Ind been found guilty by jury Of Their
fcioc citizens, Of some crime against the lars Of ms
State" Thus, while he ingenously attempts to ward
the force of public Indignation for such acts, he acty
admits their truth, and all the horrid consequences,
truly depicted, at the time, by General Lucas, would
have resulted from the operations Of such disgusting
law
Thus it is clearly shown, that while WIN. Fl Ilar-
rson would tax us to heavy extent to raise mo
neY TO FREE THE BLACKS, he would be willing
TO SELL A POOR WHITE MAN INTO SLA-
VERY, for the ptifu sum Of costs Of swi-showing
thereby decided preference for the freedom Of The
BLACKS, over the freedom Of POOR WHITE MEN.
And this is the man whom the Federal Wings are
shouting and hurrahing around at such rate
Great Hcstern.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-27
MR CIR tAES.

If Mr.. Graves had waited but day in pressing ms
INJURY on Congress to set right his speech III relation
to the Postmaster General he would have obtained The
requisite information through the kentucky feonian
The Editor of this print into whose private concerns
Mr. Graves seems anxous to penetrate, IN his paper {"
the 18th inst gives the following account OF The matter
upon which the Representative from Kentucky des-
canted in the House of representatives. Gtobs
"A REruTATIoY.-lth has been brought To our notice
that the Hon Mr. Graves, member OF Congress from
this State in his anxiety TO uSsail the Post Office De-
partment has asserted in his place, that he editor OF
this paper is drawing a salary of S2Him per annnn
from that Department. while he is here engaged IN ms
editorial duties 1t may not form part ct our purpose
TO reply IN every idle liberal attack that may be
made against u.s. hut there circumstances connected
with this which induce us 10 give the facts IN ORDER
that the pnh:ic mind may be dIsabuscd They are
briefly these
"The senior Editor of the 'Ycoman has been for some
eighteen months past 4 CLERK IN The Post Ohce De
partmcnt Having been strongly solicited TO establish
himself here in charge of Democratic paper, he was
induced to avail himself of privilege, never denied To
clerk in any Of the Departments q: taking short
leave of absence, until he could ascertain whether The
situation p.oIared him held out sufficient inducements
to Justify his renGuishing his office In order, how
ever that the public service might suffer detrmcn
he engaged the services of an efficient substitute 10
discharge his duties during the time he was engaged
in making his trip to kentucky-a measure which
was not called for By common usage IN snch cases
with the distinct understanding between himself
and the head of his Department, that he should a,
once resign his Office determining upon entering
into business here. This understanding has been
strictly complied WITH and several weeks before The
first Of editorial duty is performed, his former place
has been filled by the appointment Of another indv'-
DUAL and to show that advantage was taken OF the
public interests in the origna! arrangement, the ndl
ydua employed as the substitute has been found wor.
thy TO receive the appointment for himself. II the as
tutcncss of Mr. Graves find any thing wrong in
all this, no will be more willing to have 1t shown
than the individual about whom he manIiess great
readiness to trouble himself We come into po-
sition with clean hands, and we shall endeavor TO keep
them so--maugrc the efforts winch have been made II.
advance to prejudice claims TO public favor aud
public patronage"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-27

The "Iog Cabjn Caadidcte"-Thc "Iarrison Demo
crat calls General Harrison the "Log Cabin Caadi-
date,' represents him as a poor and humble farmer.
This is all intended for foreign market for the people
throughout the Miami country we'll know that General
Harrison is a rcry large land holder Moreover, they
know that Gen Harrison holds the most lucrative Of
fec in the State that of Clerk Of the Court of Common
Pleas of Hamilton County. If Gen. Harrison farms
at ALL he farms out his Office for it is we'll known that
he docs not attend TO its duties 1t is true that he
lives at North Bend, and that he owns very large
tract ofand, which might have made good farm, had
he possessed sufficient pride and energy to improve it,
Come Whiagies, this story won't do. Hunt up ano-
ther.-I [0laIinn TccgrNph.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-27

Moses Dawson, Esq, of Cincinnati, the biorraphcr
Of General Harrison, and his personal friend, has
published letter, setting forth his why he
not support the rcdoubtable "ero Of Tippecanoc;
the same time taking occasion 10 confuic many rdicu-
ous assertions Of the Opposition, intended TO operate
the prcudccs and passions of particular class OF per-
sons, whom they enormously suppose are easily guided
The assertion that he is poor and lives in log cabin,
Ar. Dawson says is false. The General lives in fine
house, receives SIX thousand dollars per for rot
dscharging the duties of Clerk of the Court of iam
ton county, and that he is rich any man in this
country ought TO be But Mr.. Dawson says that The
principal reason why he cannot support Harrison is his
total want OF the qualifications requisite for so high
station! This, coming from man who from his long
acquaintance and warm friendship with the General
has had every opportunity to Judge Of his character,
must be taken as conclusive evidence OF his incapacy
20 fiji the highest Office in the world.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-27

We pass no Judgment upon the course adopted py
the committee 1t may be constrained by The ob'Hue
direction given to the question by the artinl special
pleading Of the petiioggers in the House, who rr'Pos
ed instructions be voted down. to operate as oPPos
instructions on the mind of the committee. Bn' All
mus, now see That the Governor credentials were
fraud-.!,at tho Democratic members are entitled 10
their seats BY the Of the Judges Of the cleo
tons-and that against usage, they are now kept ou',
until their advrrsaries have two months added TO the
eighteen months the have already had, to If they
cannot find some pretcxt under which TO hide their