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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-12

Villages destroyed by Firs.-By an extra from the
Office of the Pontiac Jacksonian, Michigan learn
that the village of Pontiac was almost entirely
sumed by fire on Thursday, the Both ut The fire
broke out in the Exchange building about noon, and
the flames spread with such rapidty under the influ-
ence Of the fresh wind from the west that the whole
of Saginaw street. including all the business portion
of the place laid in ashes before the fire sub
dued. About twenty five buildings destroyed,
exclusive Of barns and other outhouses
We learn from the Hero, published at Shippens-.
burg, Cumberland County Pa that the town of
Springfield about seven miles from that borough,
visited on Saturday last by most destructive fire
Thirteen houses store, and eight stables and
barns together with all the furniture, totally de-
stroyed. The fire commenced in stable about one
o'clock in the afternoon and the wind being strong,
it was found impossible to extinguish the flames.
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UNITED STATES SENATE-May IL, Is4O
LAWS RELATING TO PILOTS

LAWS RELATING TO PILOTS
Mr.. WRIGHT presented memorial from the New
York Chamber of Commerce. demonstrating against
the repeal of the laws relating Pilots out Of that
port, and other ports Of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Mr.. ALLEN presented petition from certain cit-
zens of Georgetown, denouncing the suspension of
specie payments by the banks of the District as a
gross and palpable violation Of their charters and
praying that their charters may be taken away and
the institutions be compelled to wind up their affairs
Referred to the Committee on the District Of Co
lumbia.
PARDON or NJ. LYON MACKENZIE.
Mr.. NoRvEL moved to lay on the table resolution
he had offered days ago for the release of VIM.
Lyon Mackenzie from imprisonment, as he under
stood the President Of the United States had
ciscd the pardoning power in his behalf
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the
bill to authorize the payment of equitable commissions
to agents and attorneys of persons in whose favor
awards have been made under three several treaties
between the United States and certain foreign pow
ers; which awards have been retained in the Trca-
sury in payment of debts due to the United States
ordered to be engrosscd for third reading
OF WAY.
The bill to grant to the States and incorporated
companies engaged in the construction of roads and
canals, the right Of way through the public lands
the United States, was next taken up, and after a
short discussion ordered to a third reading.
The bill giving pension to Hannah Leighton
widow Of Captain Davis, the first officer who was
killed in the Revolutionary was taken up and i,
led to discussion of great animation and considera-
Bile interest.
The bill was opposed by Messrs. King, Wrigh,
Benton, and Calhoun chiefly on the ground that il
would open the door to great increase to the Pen
sion List which Mr.. Calhoun said was already
monster
1t was supported with great strenuousness by Mr.
Webster, Mr.. Criitenden, Mr.. Buchanan, Mr.
Dixon, Mr.. Pierce, and Mr.. Preston
The question then taken, and the bill passet
by large majority.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-12

ES Read Col. Johnson's letter-letter Of Mr. Rug
giles, Of Me- and of ] Garland, of Va, all of whom
have been supporters Of the present administration
Mr.. Ruggles and Mr.. Garland, however, have been
with the Conservatives throughout in their opposition
to the Sub-treasury. Mr.. Willis, at the Convention
told that the prospects Of Gen Harrison in Maine
were good. He had no doubt the old Hero would
carry the State. Mr. Ruggles will endorse the state
mcnt.
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The NATIONAL EDUCATION CONVENTION met
again Saturday evening, in the Hall of the House
of Representatives, and held, are informed an in
teresting session. The Convention was addressed
from o'clock to half past 10, by Mr. Fillmore, o.
n. r., Mr.. Stanly, Of N c., Mr.. Underwood, o
Ky, Mr.. Johnson, Of Md, Mr.. Randolph, of N. J.
Mr.. Gardener, Of Me, Mr. Quincy, Of Eng, Mr.
Goode, Of Ohio Mr. Key, of the ID. c., and Docto
Bache, the President of the Convention. The ad
journment is to May, 1910.
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few from which returns have not been received We
have given the Of these as il was in 1886 and ii
so doing have been liberal the Administration far
beyond their claim For il is reasonable TO suppose
that the glorious revolution has been in progress in
these counties well in the Others and IL il has
been in proportion the Wing majority is not less than
But we are rich enough To be bountiful, and we
give them the vote in the fall which they had
IN 1886, and they are still minus |, 475
Counties in which there party contests, OF
from which returns have not been received
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MoNn.y Nav II

MONDAY, May IT.
The House adopted the resolution this morning to
make the hour of meeting hereafter II O'Clock, A.
NJ, instead Of y, as heretofore
EXECUTION or THE REVENUE LAWS.
On motion of Mr.. ADAMS, the House then re-
solved itself into Committee Of the Whole ON the
state of the Union, Mr. Bell of Tennessee. in the
Chair) and took up the bill to ensure the more
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organ say, then, whether the address which is
to be the great electioneering document in be-
half Of Mr.. Van Buren,, during the campaign,
was not prepared, or at least revised. and put
into the form considered best fitted to accom-
plish his purposes, under the care and super
intendence Of Mr.. Van Buren, himself
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faithful execution of the laws relating to the collec-
ton Of duties on imports"
The question pending at the adjournment on Sa-
turday, motion Of Mr.. RnErr, of s. c., TO strike
out the 9th section, amended which is as follows
THAT whenever suit against any collector or other
officer Of the customs for the seizure Of goods wares
or merchandise unlawiully imported into the United
States, or forfeited for the unlawful entry Of the
same shall bc tried In any court OF the United States
IN which suit is involved any question Of duties on
imporations Of goods, wares merchandise no per
son having the interest with that of the party ia
the suit in the question at issue shall be competent
witness on such trial. unless called To testify by the
adverse party"
Afier a brief discussion, the amendment was re-
jected
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Cards, Checks, Circulars Concert Bills, Bills of
Lading, Law and Justices Blanks, Auction Notices
Public Pacards, Horse Bills, Speeches, and indeed
every thing, adorned or unadorned with cuts in the
printing line from book to the smallest card will be
executed at this Office promptly and in the neatest
style
Office corner of 18th street and Penn. Avenue.
Nav IS10-tf
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men, and urged the alternative Of some change
or device to throw of the responsibility Of that
project or be beaten in the South
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yurIGHwAYs AND BYwAYs Or Tares Of

yNEIGHWAYS AND BYWAfS, OF TdIee IF
M The Road Side, picked up IN the French Pro-
v;nccs by a walking gentleman CT. G. Grattan) new
edition in 3 VS..
SbelIeys Essays TRANSACTIONS Fragments, Let
tors from abroad &c. vs., just published by Mrs.
Shelley.
The Youth of Shakspear, novel by Walter Sa
wage, London, vs.
The Kings Highway, novel by the author of
Richecu; just received, for sale by +. TAYLOR,
or for circulation among the subscribers to the Wa
verify Circulating Library. Subscriptions TO the Ii
brary 10 per annum, or 81 for single month
may IL
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-12

BANK or WasHrNGros, May 8, 1910
XROTICE.-The President and Directors OF TINS
III institution have this day declared dividend o.
mon,h. nav.bIe 10 the stockholders or their legal
NAV s.eo3t JAMES ADAMS, Cashier,
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Composed of great variety Of new neat, and fanci
full materials for the prompt execution of any Job in
the most tasteful and approved fashion.
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JOB PRINTING AT THIS OFFICE.
a Dob OMre,

We have been at some pains to annex to our New
EaT,A mr. rsuMrNT
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yeLEAsURE ExCURsIoN.-Th Select Com

* mittee of Congress son Raub's Double Selfact-
A~N a. ing Safety valve" having concluded
@ to witness the practical operation Of that
invention board the Columbia she will proceed
down the Potomac for that purpose (teuchng at Alex
andria, on Tuesday the 18th of May leaving Foukes
and Lambclls wharf, at three o'clock in the after
noon
An opportunity will be thus offered to Hon. Mem
bcrs Of Congress and their ladies' well as to the la
dies and gentlemen of the District, for spending a
very pleasant afternoon; and the boat passes
Mount Vernon for viewing the hallowed spot which
contains the remains of the Father Of his Country.
Tickets admitting gentleman, or gentleman and
lady, at 81 may be obtained at the drugstore of Mr.
Patterson, and at Stationcrs' Hail. or Of the Cap
tain on board Refreshments can be procured at the
bar. The Marine Band will be on board. Should
the weather prove ncement the excursion will be de-
fcrred till the following Tuesday afternoon.
may I2-It GEO. GUYTHER, Captain.
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INTERCEPTED LETTER

The following letter directed q for the Globe
has been intercepted and handed TO US for publ
cation.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-12

In Tho ,em.ining counties, some Wing and some
FEDERAL there were no contests except possibly N
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-12

mid BRICK FOR SALE.-Proposals will be
W ceiyed until Wednesday the 18th inst inclusive
for taking down the old walls and removing all the
brick and rubbish from the ground Of The late print
ing Office Of Gen Green destroyed by fire.
The proposals must state the highest price which
will he paid for the materials either IN gross or by the
thousand The proposer to have all the rubbish re-
moved within ten or fifteen days.
NAV l2-It A. COYLE, Trustee
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TIL K MADISONIAN
WASHINGTON CITY.

TUESDAY, MAY ~, 1910.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1840-09-24
Brandreth's Pills.

n VEGETABLE and unissrsal kesisas
- proved by he expeEisn<s 81 tkssssnss 1.
IA. .hsn properly psssssssd sish. q erar.n
eurs n every form Of the OxLs 0KK Dnxass.
81 hssinx the sane eSigin. sn6 inFsnsbls air.
f.em shs URIyERsAL ROOT ef al disease.
ssnsiy IMPuRITY % lMrERffcT sisrsl..
tioa 81 the BLOOD.
Ia q period 81 little mere thsn Ihles yssn
IL The 4. 9. shsy have fssieied 70 . state 81
health and enleymeni ever ORB hIhbhED
THOUSAND persons, she sefe giEea err
as ineursbls ~ phssis'ans 81 sas hEsi isnl sni
st.ndinz. and in many eases shfn every oahtr
rsmsdx k.a hesa resented 20 in vain.
N al esses % Fsin 90 wssknsss, shgfis 81 4
be chronic er rseeni. whether il be deslnssss,
pain ID The aide, whether ID arse e. ., sessli.
iusional OF from sems immediate cause. sLs.
thsr IA be frsm intsfnsi o. ssisrnsl injsry, n
viii be cured ~ PsTsssering n the asssf ilsss
This prisslpls Of purring riih BsnsusiA,,
Pills. removes aching but ths pteless sE1 De-.
earsa particles from the BODY The morbid asa
eorrupi humors OF the bleed, those khnes,
vhirh cease disesss-ihsy impede the funs.
| tioss 81 shs liver she's they settle upon that
es.sa, snd which. whsn they settle upen lie
| muscles. pfedses rheumatism er spen he
| nsrvss, pfedses gouii OF uppn The iuaKs, pc.
dsce consrmptions % upos she intesllnss, Geo.
lsissnsss; % upsn fhs lining oi the bleed rtr.
sells. spepisxy sad paralysis. spd Oh The usia
q disorders 80 mslsnekolv 10 ths spl5srsf ara
eli whe bshels then
Yes, pursias these humors from soc boiy I
The true cure Cor al these eomplsints. snass
cry other form Of disease. TLis 10 no msis
II assertion = ID 10 adsponstrsbie truth. sneesst
day Il 10 extending itself; fsr and vide Il 10 BE-
coming knowa, and more and more spprssi
sfed
| The cure BY p1rging may more depend upar
the laws which pToduee Sweetness OF purliF
than may be generally imagined. Mhstsss
tends 20 stagasts. viii produce siekress. ~
cause Il teads 90 puireiaeiioni therefore ID,
necessity al constant exercise 10 seen
!, when constant exercise cannot be used fiou
ANY CAUSE. the occasional use Of erEkns
AspIeIxE isABSoLUTELf required. TAui
The eonduiis Of the blood. the fountsis Of III,
are heps free from those inpuiiiiesw hieh weul
prevent iis STEADY current miaistering health
Thus morbid humofs are prevented from BE-
coming mixed with 10. II 10 nature whshi
thus assisted through the mssns and ssilsl
, which she has provided for herself
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1840-09-24
HILLsB0RoU UGH, N. C.
PuBLisHEp WEEKLY
ny DENNIS nEARTT,

AT THHEE DOLLARS a TEAE, on 1wo poLLAk'
TIYTE cEErs ~ PAID IN Al sAStE.
Those who do not give notice Of Their wnn
10 have thfir paper discontinued 81 The s1Pna.
lion Of the year, will BE- presumed % tesInne
its continuance until counicrmandcd.-hno 10
paper will be discontinued until oil srrsarefoa
are paid. unless ., The option Of The pphll.hes'
Advertisements not exceeding sixtsen hhe',
one dollar for the frat, and twenty-five Gems
for each ssnsraaeni insertion; longer snes "
proportion. Court advertisements twesiy'h'c
per cent higher. A deduction Of 33s rsi se"'
will be made 10 advertisers BY the ysas.
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Attention!

70 fhs commissioned aon-eommisstoned
Offers. and M,sirians, Of Che 4sih
Regiment Of North Carolina Militia:
WOU are commanded 20 attend al David
- Mehaae's. on Tuesday the a5th Of Oeio.
Der, Al 1 o'clock. equipped according 10 law
for Drill Muster and Court Martiaii and on
"wednesday the ssh af October. yoa vii al
tend with your respective companies, AZ u o.
clock. equipped according 10 Law, Nth lou
rounds Of pov der. for Review,
BY order Of the Msjor General.
TH0S. JONES, Col. Comm.
P.s. The shove appointments have been
made IN lieu Of those for the 9th and 10Th o
October, which have been eounlermaaded.
September ~. -
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1840-09-24

Genilemens' Gold LEVERS, plain and
extra jeweled.
Ladies' ditto.
Silver Levers, English and French
Watches.
Long-linked Gold Watch Chains. with
and without seals.
Fine Gold Guard Chains.
Gold Seals and Keys.
Miniature Cases.
A rich assortment OF Breast Pins, Finger
Rings. ard Ear Rings.
mall Mini allure Paintings Oh Ivory, aud
EnamelIed Paintings.
Silver eyer.poin,ed Pencil Cases.
Silver Spectscles, plated and steel. assert.
ed.
Butter Knives. and Gold Collar Buttons.
Silver. Steel, and Gilt Watch Chains and
Keys. +*- .. ~4 -.. s.-
Shell and Tin Musick Boxes.
Fine Rodgers and wostenholm's Knives
and Scissors, Of the best quality.
Silver Thimbles, Money Purses, and
Pocket books.
Silver aud Gilt Pens. Tooth and Hair
Brushes.
Silver Plated Candle Sticks, Shutters and
Trays.
Britannia Ware, Mantle Clocks, and Pts.
tolls. s
Being permanently located in flillsboroueh
and having fresh and large supply OF watch
materials. he is prepared 10 repair watches oi
any description. in the best and most durable
manner, and will warrant waite hes repaired in
every case twelve months. Orders punetuslly
| attended TO. -.........-.. :
LEMUEL LYNCH.
| October IS. ss-
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Choice Liquors, &c

JUST RECEIVED from New York, and for
Gale by the subscriber.
Superior Cogniac Brandy, .
Holland Gin,
Jamaica Rum.
Madeira.1
Malaga sIi'' Wines, of very superior
Musea, quality.
Clarct
London Brown Stout
Pale Ale,
Irish Whiskey,
Lemon Syrup,
Lime Juice,
Lump Sugar.
M9- The subscriber will keep con.
A. stan,ly on hand. Coz sale, well
made CARRYALLS and Large and
Small ROAD WAGONS. IS
... TH0S. d. GRAIN.
August =. ,- - "a
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Wool for Sale.


CasWefI Dcm0Crat.
THE subscriber proposes publishing 10
i Ysneeysille, N. Carolins. weekly
newspaper With The above title. II pat
ronsee sufficient be extended 10 him. :.
In assuming The responsible station Of
Editor. he feeIs I'll The diffidsnce natural
" incidental 20 one. conscious Of his IN.
feriori.y 20 many OF The talented veterans
Of The corps editorial. Bot crisis has
arrived in our country in which IL be
hooves every man 10 do bis duty. and We
Cor one are disposed 10 contribute oil our
power, how feeble soever il may be. 10
The maintenance Of those principles Tor
which our iIlusirious forefslhers pledg
Ell sheir lives and their sacred honor, and
for which many OF them fought. bled
and died. The columns Of The /" Demo
Graf" will be devoted 10 The principles
ssowsd by The present Administration
and the Democratic party generally. We
consider The political warfare now car
ried on between the friends Of Mr. Van
Buren, and those Of General Harrison.
antseonistic as that that characterized The
fierce conles, between The elder Adamo
and Mr.. jefferson. arguments were
the weapons used by the parties then
not so nor! The humiliaiing speciscles
daily exhibited 10 our view. 20 bolster or
o party evidently on the wsne, and which
seems conscious Of The fact, from The no
vel, not 10 say ridiculous means 10 which
| il resorts, are calculated 10 excite in ihs
bosoms Of all friends 10 rational liberty
degree OF indignation tina. must promp
them TO suppress by all fair means, such
attempts TO gull Them.
Th e hig party must presuu much
on the ignorance and gulllbIli,y OF The
people, for . moment 10 suppose shs
their attention can long be diverted from
the tue issue, by the idle parade Of LOO
cabins. DC.
The party opposed 10 the Administra
lion is so heterogeneous. is composed oil
materials so Giscordani, that ], would be
Difficult. 10 define their position. They
agree in one thing, and that 10 10 pu
down BIZ. Van Buren,, and TO take The
reins Of government into their owr
hands.
The columns Of The asweH Democrat
will be open 10 al who may be disposed
through lis medium. 10 advocate the po-
Icy OF the party TO which The Editor il
attached, but he wishes il 10 be under
stood that nothing Of a personal nature
will be permitted 10 appear in his paper
| DABNEY RAINEY.
| Te,.nss--Two dollars and fifty cents
in advance, or three dollars payable .
The end Of the year.
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re divine eo0mand@eaa ~
thssxh very eoueissly expressed. hase
a mast sxlsasiTs nssning. For a.
smple, take TIE eighth law q the 60
r.lesae; !. TAsz shah not steal" Inal
prokisiiion iseIgdrs al iriastice sne
wroax. sEery thing eooirary 70 tns
LAG e bEnanitys reassa sns rel'Eiaas
shlch sffscis iAs rights O. proper!
an ssolhsr person. Hsnce. msny
.ho are shoeked % The idea 81 robe.
nv, are Inlipais sith The odeoee. sno
guilty q the crime, Which hay aso1'
sdiy sbh0r. ,
Let ps spply tbs touehsieas o. s'.'
eerifs % ear ovn hssrts. WHO AZ
teoJ. withost 0 monitor 20 the whis-
pers Or equiryf Who is'sn advocate
Via hlmssiE. for every one Who has .
eIsiu upon hinl Who esn Dc opposed
Nv his interiors, and feel 10 resent.
Ueolf Where 10 the man who hnds no
Ipducrueni % % wrong, when he pos
sessss The poser 20 execute its Who.
ever be be, be Is the master 10 the
duties Of social intercourse. Reason
demands 20 additional sacriAee-and
svsa relirisu pronouness bin perfect
10 The second great commandment .
Bst rich ura violate this Law Of
love. when thry wiihhald the right
% the poor, or refuse 20 comply WIN
the uesf equitable obligations.
When Judges end lawyers pertert.
rrTuss, or DELAY justice, Or load the
obtaining Of u With inioisraeie ex-
peuss ar iusuruountahie ditieuities.
ithey trsBsEress Ma eighth command.
meat, ssa their iajustics 10 Of the se-
~ worst speriss, % II II PREACHER
ous kresch o. trast-a robbery eom
miited b . guardian.
When ws abuse our superiority OIL
whatever species Or degree, and make
oar relative greatness 10 support us
10 doing wrong, 90 commit TIE doa-
bic sHeDes Of dishonesty and oppres.
slon land IL We take advantage OF Q
persons distress and necessities, Nc
swelI The vickedness. Tor &c add cru
elsy 10 The other iniquilies.
A man is guilty Of barbarous inlus.
tIcs when be designs By his act, mol
20 secure his Own rights, but 10 ruiz
his sebtor--snd 10 ranked with th'
most misesirsoss oppressors, unlesi
m ipisry fran avarice 10 less than mi
sery iDeict-d through revenge, Re
member the parable, Matthew xviii.
ss-a5. Ogden.