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Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

regulations plan of which | am prePa-
red to submit to you."
Here is the endorsation of this mon
strous project by Mr.. Van Buren,, IN his
last annual message
sThe present condition OF the defen-
ces OF our principal seaports and navy
yards, as represented by the Secretary
of War, calls for the early and serious
attention Of Congress and, as connec'.
ing itself intimately with this subject,
cannot recommend too strongly to your
conside ration the plan submitted by that
officer for the organization OF the mill
tia of the United States"
The following Is the 18th section oil
the plan of details proposed by the Sec,
rotary of War for the organization oil
the militia of the United States, thus re-
commended by Mr. Van Baren-by
which the power is given TO the Presl-
dent TO assemble such numbers, al such
places, and at such times, within their
respective districts, as he may deem ne
cessary-not exceeding twice IN one
wear. The people are required, II cali
ed on, TO perform military duty beyond
the limits Of their own States, at the viii
of the President. there being only eight
districts in the Union, and consequently
several States in district.
We have only 10 call your attention 10
the universal prediction made IN 1888, al
the time of the removal of the depOsItes,
and reiterated down to the prese nj time,
viz: That rhen the Federal ErecHffrc
obtained unlimited control 0rer the pubic
purse, The merit step rouId Be- ID raise a
standing army.
Hereit is in its full proportions y!
The next step towards the downfall OF
this republic under the garb of democra-
cy, we leave you to conjecture. Ia the
mean time, you are entreaied to pause
before you strike this last fatal blow 1t
the Liberties of your country.
"l7. That the President OF the United
States be authorized to call forth and as
semble sich numbers of the active force
of the militia, at such places within their
respective districts, and al such times,
not exceeding twice, nor - days IN
the same year, as he may deem necessa-
ry /; and during such period. including
the time when going to and returning
from the place OF rendezvous, they shall
be Geemsi IN the service of the United
States, ard be subject to such regulations
as the President may think proper TO
dept for their instruction, discipline, and
improvement in military knowledge"
We, the Undersigned, hereby certify
that the above extracts are true copies
from the reports of the Secretary Of
War, and from the message of the Pre-
sident of The United States.
April ID, 1870
R. GARLAND, of Louisiana,
JOHr BELL, of Tennessee,
JOHN VI. BUTTS, of Virginia,
TaOS. CORWIN, of Ohio,
NJ H. GRiNNELL, of New York,
j. C CLARK, of New York,
LEfERETT SALSTONSALI.,O Of Mass
TRUMAN SMITH, of Connecticut
Executive C0mrsifee-
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

VIRGINIA ELEcrIoS.-The wings have
signally triumphed in this State The
popular vote has been increased as far
n heard from about five thousand votes,
and whig gain Of seven delegates and
two senators. After the defeats in Con.
necticut, Rhode Island and Virginia, to.
gether with the "signs of tho time s." we
predict that in six months time loco To-
coism will, like Noah's dove, be withou,
. spot of ground upon which to rest it's
foot. Tho Vicksburg Wing says
"The death kneil of Van Burenism
has been tollej IN Virginia The Old
dominion has flung gu, her banner for
Harrison and reform. In So counties
the wings have gained seven delegates
and ftro senator's, nine in all, making a
difference of EIGHTEEN VOTES! The
gain in the popular vote is not less signal,
being over FIVE THOUSAND in the
counties heard from.
The land Of Washington and Jeffer-
son has come 10 the rescue Of the Con.
stiiutIon in earnest"
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16
UNOFFICIAL.

Contrast the expenditures of the Gov
eanment under the present with those oil
former Administrations then read the
following, and reflect before you vote y.
The following are literal extracts
from the report of the Secretary oi
War, and the message of the President
of the United States. on the subject of
the increase of the Army Of the United
States.
1T is proposed to divide the United
States into eight military districts, and to
organize the militia in each district, SO as
TO have body of twelve thousand five
hundred men in active service, and ano-
Their of equal number as a reserve. This
would give an armed militia force Of two
hundred thousand men, so drilled and
stationed as to be ready to take their pla-
ces in the ranks in defence of the coun-
try whenever called upon to oppose the
enemy, or repel the invader. The age
of the recruit 10 be from 20 to 81 the
whole term of service 10 be eight yea RS
-four years In the first class, and four
years in the reserve one fourth part,
twenty-five thousand men to leave The
service every year, passing at the con-
and exempt from ordinary militia duty
altogether at the end Of The second. In
this manner, twenty-five thousand men
will be discharged from militia duty ev-
cry year, and twenty-five thousand fresh
recruits be received into the service. Ill
will be sufficient for all useful purposes,
that the remainder Of the militia, under |
certain regulations provided for their
be enrolled and be music ed |
II long and stated intervals; for, in due |
process of time, nearly the whole mass
If the militia will pass through the first
Ind second classes, and be either mem
'ers Of the active corps, or Of the re-
erve,or counted among the exempts, who
vi.l be liable to b called upon only in
eriods o. Invasion or imminent pc ril-I
The manner Of enrolment, the number
{ days Of service, and the rate Of com
ensation, ought 70 Be fixed By law butt
BE- details had better be left subject to /,
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

Col. B. F. Johnson, AdlutaHt General
of Texas, has been found murder red, to-
gether with his escort, near the Rio
Grande River.
The Great Western, on her late trip
brought out 10000 letters, and sacks Of
newspapers for all parts of the country
The postage Melted the owners $4,000
His Excellency, Patrick Noble, Cover
nor of South Carolina, died at his resi-
dence in Abbeville, on the 7th OF last
month, after short illness He was In
his SD year.
The quantity of maple sugar made
this season in the New England states,
far exceeds that of any other former
season. In Vermont and New HamP-
shire the quantity was amply sufficient,
for home consumption.
The Mexican and United States Gov
ernments have agreed al last, to settle
the claims on each other, by referring
them to board of four commissioners,
and in case of disagreement among them,
to refer the disputed cases to third
party.
The steam engines in England are
computed TO perform labor equal to
7,480,0OO men; and by oPerating ON ma
chinery, equal 10 lOO,OO0,OoO.
The largest steam ship in the French |
Navy is now on the stocks, capable Of
carrying 1900 troops, and IS called the
Cuvier.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

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Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

THE PRoPHEcY.-The following pro-
phecy was made in the Globe of July
1894. How great was the foresight
how Profound y great the mind that con-
ceived and predicted, and how true the
fulfillmcnt. Read it again, We gold and
silver politicians:
"THE GOLD CyRRENcY.-Whi every
"part Of Anne RIGA reioices-while every
"heart not enslaved to the scrub-aristoc-
racy of the paper system-while every
& indie pendent and patriotic citizen exults
in the recovery and restoration of the
long lost gold currency-the West, and
call Western citizens, have the deepest
land greatest cause for proud exultation
"and manly rejoicing at this prosperous
"evcnt. For, Of all America, the West
ais the part needed most, and will profit
most from the circulation of gold
"Happily, they have but few banks in
"tne west, and therefore need gold to
"carry about to travel upon. Happily,
"again, the greatest supply of gold will
Ego to the west. The emigrants moving
"to that great region will all carry gold
I" in preference to either silver or paper,
"for it is lighter than silver and safer
"than paper. The land officers will be
"come receptacles and reservoirs Of
"gold; whence it will bc distributed to
"the country through the Government
disbursements, through the military,
"ths surveying, and the Indian depart
"ments; and wo to the officer who, hav-
ling received gold from the government,
"shall presume or dare to offer paper to
"the soldiers or citizens. Taen a great
t" stream Of gold riIl foc up the Missis-
"sippi from Nec Orleqps. and difuse it |
+" self all arer the great West. Nearly |
t" all the gold coinage of the new world
"will come to the United States; for, all
the coinage of the new Governments of |
" Mexico and South America, being the |
coinage Of rebel provinces, cannot 60
" to old Spain, or any Of her Dependent
:. cies, and, therefore, will come to the |
" United States as its natural and best
market. This will Oil the west with t
:" doubloons and half joss; and, in eight
/" or nine months from this time, every
- substantial citizen will have long silk
!" en- purse, of fine open net work, through
!" the interstices Of which the yellow
= gold will shine and glitter Then trav-
!" etlers will BE- from the pestilence of
" ragged, filthy, and counterit notes.
"Every substantial man, and every SUBJ
= ssantial mans wife and daughter, will
= travel upon gold. The satellites Of the
= bank alone, to show their servile sub
= lection to their liege monarch, will re-
pine atths loss Of paper" /.
IL
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

THINGS UNFAsHIoSABLE.-As a PERI
odical notice of the prevailing fashions
comes within the sphere of an editors
duty. some service may be also done the
State by telling what IS not fashIona bic.
ii IS not fashionable to pay your '-Pro-
mise' on demand.
1t is not fashionable TO be out of de BIZ
with the world, and especially with your
tailor.
1t IS not fashionable to pay your sub
scrlptlon to newspaper when called on
for it.
1t is not fashionable to pass a lady In
the streets without staring her in the
face.
1t is not fashionable, among Office
holders, TO be scrupulousIy honest; a.
mong orators, 10 be extremely eloquent !:
or, among lawyers, TO be overburthened
with learned lore
Ii is not fashionable for editors TO be
wealthy, or quacks to be modest and I'M
pretending.
II is not fashionable for young swells
TO go 10 bed till morning, nor for youngI
ladies. who essay to look sentimental. to
rise till noon.
- ID 5ot ldSuto1d uie 10 i've Within 4
your income, or TO have your name out
IF the sheriff's books
Il is not fashionable, however you may |
aud republican principles, to adopt The |
'lain uasophisticatedh habits and manners
hat characterized Washington, Frank
IN and Jefferson, and the other fathers
4 those principles.
II is not fashionable to do divers other
Kings, the which we will not mention
( this writing 1
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

NoTE.-The foregoing sums include
payments for trust funds and indemni-
ties, which, in 1897, was S5,61O,4O4 So.
t. l.. SMITH, Register.
TREAsURURY DEPARTMENT,
Registers Office, June 81, 1887.
This sum is subject to small varia-
zion on the settlement of the accounts of
tho Treasurer.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

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Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

leans, west Of Pearl, east Of
Wall streets, $1,000
Two squares from High to Frank
lin, between Pearl & Com. sts., 5000
Franklin toOrleans, between
Pearl and Commerce sts., 10000
Commerce to Union, south of
High e. north of Orleans sts., 224, 900
Union to Rankin, south of
High, & north ofOrleans SITS, $4,000
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16
eI,26o,ooO

Ob What is the matter friend Hogan,
we have not received the ssReviewn for
the last two weeks? We had as soon do
without our dinner, as to be deprived OF
reading it. 1t cannot be possible that
you have got married and do not wish US
to know it,-or, worse than that, that
some one of the fair daughters of odd
williamson have rendered you your
papers," with 'leave 10 travel.n If you
have been guilty of matrimony we have
not another word to say, but il so unfor-
tuna,e as TO get the cut direct, we sim
cerely pity you, for
s.Feilow feeling max s us wondrous kind"
But cheer up we may be in s.them
diggins" ere long, and then we will rem
der you all the assistance in our power,
if not to awoo and VIM your s.lady love- y
10 make you forget her.
We invite the attention OF our readers
to the article herewith annexed exhIbi-
ting the annual expenditures of the Cen
oral Government from 1924 to 1897 in
elusive The lavish expenditure of the
public money, and the proposition of the
the Secretary Of War. to increase the
standing army of the United States to
two hundred thousand men, endorsed by
Mr.. Van Buren,, should arrest the atten-
ton of every one, and cause every friend
of the administration to pause ere he
yield it his further support.
expenditure from
1924 to 1888.
Letter from, the Secretary Of Treasury,
Transmitting statement of the erpen-
ditures, ercfuSire of tie public debt,
for each year, from 1924 TO 1888.
JUNE 90, I933-Read, aud laid on the
table.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
JUNE 81, 1888.
SIR: In obedience to the resolution Of
the House of Representatives of the
18th instant, have the honor TO s'lay be-
fore the House statement showing the
amount of expenditure, erclusiUe of the
public debt, for each year, from 1924 to
1888.
amy very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary # the Treasury,
Hon. J. X. Polk,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives..
Statement showing the amount Of the er-
penditures Of the United States, erclu-
sire # The public debt, for each gear.
from 1924 to 1897 inclusire, stated in
pursuance Of a resolution Of the House
Of Representatives Of the 25th Of June.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-16

We have been politely furnished with
the following vote taken on the Steam
boat Ohio Belle. few days since, on her
trip from New Orleans to Cincinnati.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-02
COMMUNICATIONS.
DIALOGUE.

How ghastly you look,' said q whig
to (has been from time immemoTial
candidate for the hemp collar, who was
writhing under his periodical spasmel
lfii be wind collie only, Think liitle as
afetida would relieve you. What think
,yOuf
'Oh my Gear friend,' said the ago.
nised editor, ''my case is Seyond human
aid, Consciepce. conscience is the
worm gpawipg my vitsls My crimes
Oh my crimeel oh my crimesl! lhave
seduced two or three Viriuous women,
and some years since in a jealous mo-
ment, in the gallery ofa Theatre in old
Philadelphia, l stabbed a fellow being
for making love TO my fayorite Miss
| took french leave without knowing
what bis fate was-but his spirit is cons
siandy haunting lny imagination. Sub.
sequentiy ! robbed a Post Office--ln
short my life has been series Of crime.
have slandered the living and the dead
and brought my wife frequently TO the
grave, and as the cap sheafOf my ini.
quitious cOurse, Iplay the hypocritc and
preach morality to my patrons, merely
10 6lch from them the DipPences, but all
this | eOnfde secretly to tOu, my whig
friend, 10 relieve my bosom Of this
weight which is killing me-"
"SAy no more, you gallows candi-
daie. shudder at your narration. -,
Heaven will not become reconciled, Old
Nick will dread q rebellion when you
Dnier HE kingdom. ! feel as i'll must
cave you, and shall leave the whig par
y, for | cannot consent to be identified
With a party, holding YOU upas its or
gan and advocate"
fEXIT
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-02
The Battle

Nowis near at hand. Are all ready?
II will be one that wlltry mems souls
there will be no chance for running.
II wust be fought Sravely through like
the baiiles men fight when their liber-
lies and their lives are at 'stske. Are
you all rsadya Ifnot-lf there is a SOL
dier of democracy who is behind hand,
now or never begin TO be ready. "A
thousand things remain to be done.-
Call on your luiewaFm neighbOr and
enHeat.hm TO 90 to the polls. Stir
him up TO the importance ofthe cont est
Call on that old soldier, who has bleach
cd his locks IN the many battles for the
equal rights Of men. and who may think
5imsef ready 10 rest from the turmoila
Of politicsI strife, and in the language Oi
an experienced General "TeH him
thers is one more struggle 10 which his
VOICE must be 1heard--lel him that the
young soldiers viii 90 the fighting, bul
that he must come eul on that day and
look on. His grey locks will DO like q
banner ofheedom to cheer us on TO The
charge. Tell him he must come out &
teli his children how he fought vhec
the strength Of his right arm wss Derv'
eTed ia the battles ofhiS country"
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-02

A FIT VIcE PREslDENT FOR The
Wares.-@ls can be shown from aathen-
tic history and'Public documents that
John Tyler is
lsL Opposed 10 The poor man enjoy
ing the right Of suffrage.
20. That he is opposed 10 the people
having The privilege Of slec,ing their
own goverHerS.
Sd. That he is sopposed to Sherrifls
being elected by the people.
''NS4lh. That he ia oppossdio vestipg as
aauch power in officers elected BY tho
psople, ss in those ePpoin,ed or electcd
.bY the Legislature.
This opposition to ell these invaluable
rights of the people was exhibited in the
Virginia Convention Of 1886, 10 revise
the Constitution. John Tyler was a
member of that Convention. and voted
gainst the voice Of Madison s. Monroe
% faslen these odi,us principles in the
Constitution Of Virginia, where they yet
remain. He lisa fiji candidate for Fed@
erelism ---liinoiS Registsr.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-02
Illegal voters

IMust Be watched. Hundreds OF
votes Of THE character vi be given, un'
unless the democrats watch the polls
with an Eagle eye, & Dlernly resist an,
thing in the shape Offraudl The hum
dreds Ofnoisy boys, who are Kissed on
BY thsiT parents to insult the democrats,
will all want 10 vote. They are pIa-
ced next to the Bankers in the Federal
party. are taught tossing 'vulgur, OBJ
scene songs---and They are not 10 be
blamed for thinking that they
shond vote, and abuse, old
ei;zers who choose not 10 act with tn
Federal party Let these boys::be
carefully watched.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-02
GOHWIN-SM.

Tom CorWin goes about the State
ranting agaiDst the expenditures ofGov-
eminent, and charging 4 oil on the ad-
rninisiration, and yet this same Tom
Corwin voted for every appropriation,
with one exception made by Congress
L. This m honest man I Would an hon
es, man vote for appropriations which
he believed were wrongi We cay not.
ri Tom Corwin in Congress vo;ed for
The very law (lbe Census Bill)whicn he
tells rhs'PsoPle cf Ohio is a plan Of thu
President 10 tss the people. IL il like.
ly an honest man would vote for bill
10 opprees the people, and then turn
round and charge 1t On to the PRESIDENT
Tom Corwin voted in the Ohio Leg
iela,ure in favor of allowing negroes 10
be admhiedinto the courts Of justice to
sw ear away the lives Of white men, and
yet this ssmo Tom Corwin charges the
same hing 10 Mr. Van Bnren.
Tom Corwinvoted in the o. Legislature
lorepeal the law allowing stays on ex-
ocuiions. These are come Of the beau
lies Of Corwiuisn; facts which have
been proved over and over again, ID
such man 6i 10 be your Governor, cit
izens Of Ohiol
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-02
count the votes

As sOou ss The polls are slosed' ln-
-sist that this be done, and with open
doors, in every instance Remember
freemsn, that the ballot boa iS our OH
ly hope. !, is there where your liber-
lies will be preserved or lost. II you
suffer fraud TO creep inio'ibe ballot boz
al this trying crisis IN our history, when
the money oflhs country Is ansyed IN
open rebellion against its'laws, and in
open welfare agsinst the peopie-you
will soon feel the chains Of despotism
clanking upsa your limbs-your boas-
ted liberties win soon take 10 them"
.ssIvss wings, & Ay'away. Those heav-
'en bought privileges were purchased BY
ahe blood OF yoIr fathers,-you hold
them only upon the tenure Of eternal
a,tnilanan