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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

In the last House of Representatives there
was certain weak-headed Doctor--a member
from Georgia-who had been bitten with the
ambition Of becoming the leader Of the Van Blu
rem party ofthe House. Finding among his po-
litical associates very few men Of debating
power, or any parliamentary talent whatever, he
took Il into his head TO assume this character,
and actually succeeded, by sheer efffontery, in
making himself very conspicuous, during the
whole session. Il was his habit to give notice
TO the Reporters, at the opening of the House,
that he intended 10 hold forth, and request them
to be particular in not losing any thing for as
he was looked upon as Premier, the country
would be eager TO know what he had 10 say.
There is Senator in the present Congress
who is evidently emuating the example Of the
worthy Doctor Haynes, of Georgia. Mr. CLAY
OF Alabama, has set to work with equally anus
ing Inconsistencies of his incompctency, to
make himself leader of the Federal Loco-focos
in the Senate. He, too, seems to imagine that
the eyes Of the whole country are fixed upon
him During the last two days he has twice
drawn off the Senate from important public bu
siness to the consideration of himself and his lit
tie personal affairs with some Of the Reporters
whom he charged with misrepresentation.
This nuisance ought to be abated. Why does
not the Alabama Senator address note 10 the
editor of the paper in which he alleges he was
misrepresented Why waste the time of the
Senate on these corrections We feel bound
TO remind him that he is actually of small con
sequence in the eye Of the nation land that the
people expect their representatives TO be more
proftaby engaged than in listening to his com
plants.
II the Opposition Senators were 10 take up
the time of that body in correcting the deliberate
and fiagrant misrepresentation daily put forth
BY the Globe, every day Of the session would be
consumed in that business alone They never
condescend to notice the habitual falsifier; but
rest on the strength Of their own characters,
and the reputation which the Opposition presses
OF this District have acquired for truth and fair
ness.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

On Tuesday, an order for printing the Execu-
yves project Of Standing Army, communica-
tea TO the House Of Representatives, by the
secretary OF War, was extorted from the Fede-
raj Loco-focos Of the Senate Their course from
The beginning TO the end of the debate, showed
determination TO keep the document from the
people. They resorted to every shift to effect
theT purposes Of concealment. AT first, they
required some explanatory letter Of the Secreta-
ry to be printed along with il. Finding this
agreed to by the Opposition, they next demand
ed that the reports of Gen Knox and Gen Har-
rlson should be appended to il. This being also
conceded, they then insisted that the old. and
universally published and thoroughly known
acts OF Congress in reference TO the Militia.
should be added. These likewise were admit
ted-and then, the Federal Loco-focos were
forced to give up the game, and let the project
be printed but only half as many copies as
were printed of the Apology for that project.
They pretended that il would enctmbern
the apologize report Of the Militia Committee
to print along with it the plan Of the Admins
tration on which il was founded and vet they
refused to print single copy of that plan for
circulation among the people without "incum-
bering' It with load of extraneous matter
report OF General Knox-two reports of Gen
Harrison, with the resolutions and bills thereto
annexed-old acts of Congress. besides series
OF explanations from the Secretary himself!
we wonder they did not propose, at once, to re-
print few volumes Of Gales & Seaton's De-
bates and State Papers, so as TO make sure that
the reader would find it, at least as easy to dis
cover the Secretary's bill in the pile as for
man to search out his country cousin in London,
or a needle in bundle of hay.
The Federal Loco Focos were taken all aback
by the readiness with which the Opposition
agreed to the motion for printing the reports of
ZEN. HARRISON; and we venture to predict that
the Senators from Alabama and Virginia will not
be so industrious in sending them of as they
were Jealous in procuring the order for printing.
For our part, we should be glad if copies Of them
could be placed in the hands of every voter in
the United States. They would put down the
thousand misrepresentation with which they
and their distinguished author are assaied
They would illustrate, by contrast, the uncon-
stitutonal and dangerous scheme Of the present
Executive. As State papers they are far supe-
rior TO any document which has ever issued
from any Executive Department under this Ad-
ministration. Mr.. CLAY, of Kentucky, did them
no more than justice when, ON Tuesday, he de-
clared they did the highest credit to the heart
and the head Of General Harrison They
breathe spirit of liberty, and devotion to the
Constitution, and display powers Of thought and
composition which must increase the attach
ment of the American people to WILLIAM HENRY
HARRISON
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18
q MILES HOTCHKISS. "

The Chicago American asks the following:
Is Miles Hochkiss, Esq" the gentlemen" who
wrote to General Harrison in behalf the Oswego Az
ISOLATION the individual who broke Jail at Albany in
the State Of New York, while confined there on a
charge of FORGERY 7 Does he now keep ball alley
and loafer grocery at Oswegol There are persons
in Chicago who know Mr.. Miles Hotchkiss, who
answers the above description.
Miles Hotchkiss has just been appointed by
Mr. Van Buren, receiver of public money at
Kaskaskia, Illinois A characteristic federal ap-
pointment
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18
Is TRUE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, TICKET.

:. Hhen a long train Of abuses ana nsupa-
tions, pursuing Invariably me same oyeo.,
g.snotism IL Is orr right, IL is Dur dirty, 10
,bsa,o off such government; and 10 proride neic
snards for our future security. "-Thomas JEFF
erson.
A. long as the leaders Of the Roman armies
rere taken from the plough, 10 ne plough they
,,srs i,illing to refurn-W. III. Harrison.
Union and concert Of action are not noe 10
h. anticipated According TO the present state
II things, no friend 81 ne administration can
6ope for an election by the peopie.-John For
syth, MAY 8, 1910.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18
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THE BANKRUPT LAW.
have put

From The Nashville Wig.
III The General Bankrupt Bill WINS still pending
the u. S, Senate, at the latest date May 25. From
the tone of the discussion which CHANGED to hear
few days since, in passing through Washington we
are led to believe that spirit of compromise pervacs
the Senate in reference to this measure which, in the
end, will triumph over all party considerations and
give TO the country the relief il so humaney contcm
plates But whether the bill will pass the other branch
of Congress this session or not is another question
and one, too which may be materially Influenced by
the force of petition Let this lever be brought to bear
from the interior well the seaboard from the &c
nerous West as well as the enterprsing North and
we not that before the close of this SEES
sion-which is likely to be protractcd one--some-
thing might not be accomplished towards restoring 10
society and the country the usefulness of the honest
but spirit broken bankrupt so long paralyzcd by the
stern and unwlsc rigor of the law.
Although there are signs OF opposition to Gle
neral Bankrupt Law among the people but on the
contrary, far public sentiment has been ascer
tanned general desire for its adoption considerable
portion of both houses of Congress NAV be led In vote
against it from feeling of doubt or indifference as 10
It's bearings upon the interests of the country Indeed
may safely assert that such is the prevailing ,lispo
sition among the Southern and Western members
particularly in the House of Representatives, and the
only sure way to remove it, is by liberal exercise of
the constitutional privilege of petition.
We regret to be compelled to inform the editor
of the Nashville Wing, that the spirit of com
promise on this great question has beeen evinced
by the Wings only. They are sincere in wish
ing to relieve and dsenthra the honest unfor-
tunate man. They have yielded every point
that has been contested, and have not refused to
modify each proposition to meet the pretended
wishes of the Federal Loco focos. These de-
structives, including the two Senators from
Tennessee, are opposed TO every kind and form
of protection to honest unfortunate men. They
regard not the interest Of the people, but on
every occasion show their Federal Loco foco
destructive principles by depressing the poor, the
broken down and ruined, but honest man.
These men have no sympathy in common with
the people, and therefore they have uniformly
introduced and pressed such measures as will
tend 10 break down and destroy honor, virtue,
industry, integrity and credit-they offer no en-
couragement to honest poverty, but endcavor TO
degrade and enslave the minds as well as the
persons of the people. But we say to the editor
OF the Wing, relax no efforts in this cause-but
lnclte the people to petition. This great work
OF humanity will be accomplished at the next
session, when other counsels will prevail.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

The ISLANDERS so abundantly multiplied against
Gen Harrison by the Office horde Of the adminstra-
ton seem to have excited the ire Of his old soldiers
from end Of the country to the other They have
again taken the field not to fight but TO speak Every
mail brings US speech from OF his old vete-
rans who have taken fire at the odium heaped upon
the head Of their beloved commander
The following, which we cut from the Baltimore
Pilot, was delivered at great Convention of the
friends of Harrison and Tyler, held at Sharpsburg
Washington CO., on the 9Th inst.
Mr. Perry Orndorif, soldier under Harrison at
the siege Of Fon Meigs followed Capt Snyder, and
spoke nearly follows: q have heard my General
slandered and DETAINED | have even heard him
presented a coward My fellow citizens ii makes
my blood boil in my veins to hear the man who was
foremost when the battle hardest, slandered by
men, whose lives have been a reproach TO those
culine exercises and virtues which have distinguished
his, and for which all men formed. Yes my fell
low citizens these men, whose infancy was Graded in
down and whose ripper years have been fed on Trea-
sury pap, from golden spoon-without the slightest
knowledge OF hardship, soldiers suferings, stig
Matte my old commander coward-fellow ct
zens, is falseI know General Harrison is brave
and wise fought under him at Fort Megs.
against the British and Indians and cheerfully fight
under him now, against standing army Of 1OOOO
men,-against army of defautng office-holders
and against the human bloodhounds who remorse-
lessly hunt down, and murder private reputation and
martial fame. He led TO victory in the first war.
and he will lead me- and all of to victory his
and our bloodhound prosecutors"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18
ALABAMA COMING.

We give below an extract Of letter from
Alabama of the 1st inst II is from one of the
most intelligent men and prudent politicians
there-and we can assure our friends every
where that his opinions are corroborated by
similar testimony from various parts Of the State
We hope, after the first Monday in August, to
take Alabama out Of the list of doubtful States :
A spirit of inquiry is awakened, and the people
have become pleased with the lights which free
discussion has thrown upon political questions, and
the conduct of public men, that they likely to be
carried en- in the cause Of Reform. The fury
Of the elements is srkngly illustrative of the moral
tornado which is spreading the entire South
You have recently witnessed the exharating spec
taclc of an assemblage of thousands from erery
State sprngng directly from the people, and animated
ny the impulses which excited people alone can
give We gratifcd beyond measure at the spirited
exerons of individuals scattered the whole coun
try, laborng, it were, for their life in the good
cause-and, occasionally, county meetings. at which
an unwonted enthusiasm is plainly manifested Com
mon as such exhibitions are in other States these
things have heretofore been unknown in this part of
Alabama; for il has long been all but high treason
for man TO doubt the nfallibily of the party and
ones very bread almost depended upon his political
subservicncy. new era has commenced We are
in the midst of great revolution and the torrent of
public opinion can no more be stayed than the cata
TACT of Niagara We look upon the result as certain
and all who wish change of administration are ami
mated with united spirit and unbounded zeal to ef
feet it, and here is fear in this country Of their
cxertions being abaed until the end is accomplished
The Wings hold State Convention to-day at Tus-
caloosa to nominate electors it will be the most nu
merously attended political meeting ever held in the
State and hope to carry the Harrison ticket in the
autumn. AT any rate we calculate confidently on a
Wing majority on joint ballot the next Legislature
which will have the choice Of u s. Senator in place
of Mr. King. This you will think too great a change
to be hoped for, but am not oyer-sangune, having
been SO often disappointed The other party are evil
IDENTIFY alarmed for the uture--they are dsheartened
by recent events while our friends are animated with
enthusiasm, and feel confident of the final result.
The dependency Of the one and the activity of the
other will work wonders upon the popular feeling.
and will effect an immense change Not a Whir
has given back and influential converts to our cause
are every day made Upon the whole, therefore,
think we have good reason to believe that Alabama
will be Wing State in the autumn"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18
BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Senate on Tuesday passed the bill to continue
the corporate existence the Banks in the District OF
Columbia for two years, with certain restrictions
Some of the Federal Loco-focos endeavored to en-
barrass the progress ofthe through the other House
by affixng title not justified by the provisions of the
measure; but they We're defeated in this pitifu bust
ness.
We give the vote on the passage of the bill
YEAS-Mcssrs. Anderson Buchanan, Clay, OF
Alabama, Clay, of Kentucky Clayton, Davis, Dixon
Fulton, Grundy, Huntington King, Merrick, Phelps
Prentiss Preston Roane Smith, of Indiana Sturgeon
Webster, Young-20
NAYS-Messrs Allen, Benton, Linn Mouton
Norve Pierce, Robinson Smith Of Connecticut
Tappan, Walker, Wall, Williams, Wright-l3
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

The Hero Of Tippecanoc has blasted the
prospects of the Federal Loco-focos. Driven
from every foothold, they, as las, hope, bounced
upon the Cincinnati Committee Fooled there,
and having lost every plausible ground Of argu-
ment for their own candidate, and Of objection
against ours, their spirits have laterly sunken
down to their very heels Their weak but des-
perate exertions, their swapping at every little
straw, are the convulsive throes of the diving
serpent. Aboitionism, federalism, Grannyism.
Iron -cage-ism, and all other isms, have proven
as uncertain capital for them as ever occupied
the vaults Of wild cat bank As if to furnish
lndubitable evidence of their frenzy and despair.
they at last vent their fury upon the honest, IN
fortunate debtor, and refuse him the benefits of
right granted by the Constitution. This will,
oil course, only hasten their impending DOOM
The public mind is made up. The forms of law
only delay the execution of the judgment
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

The receipts of the New York custom house
for the month of May, it is stated. were in
corresponding month of 1899. The entire re-
ceipts at that custom house since January are
less than third Of thoseso similar period last
year. This dminution of revenue, compelling
the Government to borrow money and accumu-
late.debt, is one of the natural consequences OF
the Van Buren, policy. We shall expect to see
him asking permission to borrow more money
before Congress adjourns.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

The IlPPEcAsoE ALMANAC, for the year i04i,
published at Philadelphia is one OF the best things of
the kind we have seen. 1t contains a short history
of Gen Harrison with testimonials Of his conduct
and character by officers and soldiers who fought
with him and under him. the battles Of their country
at Tippecanoe, Fort Meigs, and the Thames also,
extracts from American newspapers of the years 1873
u.s. in relation to those victories together with sundry
interesting anecdotes and patriotic songs all very neat
" printed, sc. For sale by G. Anderson.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18
THE GRAND COUNCIL OF TWENTY FIVE
THOUSAND SOvEREIGNSt

Twenty-Five thousand sovereign People Of half :
dozen States met N council on Thursday last on the
gound where stood Fort Meirs They had M 49,, ~
sure OF hearing an avowal Of the principles of tien
Harrison from his own lips, far as they could he
expressed IN speech which occupied an hour in tho
delivery. Every thing in connection with this vas,
asscmbage passed oil without accident, and TO the
entire satisfaction OF all present General Harrison
disappointed both friends and loco lcos by his manly
vigor persuasive eloquence and by his sound states
man like views.
The Hon Thomas Ewing was chosen President.
and made powerful speech. Mr. Corwin was taken
sick at Sandusky, and did not attend the Convention
We have seen nothing official, but learn the above
facts from some of our citizens just returned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18
DEATH OF A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.

DEA III Of n MEMBER Of CUNGKESS.
We regret to learn that the Honorable ANsoN
BRowN, Representative in Congress from the
18th District Of New York, died at his residence
in Baston Spa, N. u last Sunday night. Mr.
Brown left his seat in Congress about ten days
ago, suffering under an indisposition which for
several weeks had quite enfecbled him. His last
official act while here, we believe, was an adj
dress to the House in opposition to the Sub
Treasury. II was regarded as an able and elo-
quent effort but in that very fact, perhaps, we
may see potent cause of the precipitancy of
Brown has fallen in mid-career of life Of ho-
nor and usefulness to be universally lamented
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

THEATRE. The manager Of this establishment
has certainly done much he well could TO at
tract the theatre going community. The company
he has brought from New York ia decided improve
ment upon the usual one, and he who cannot find
much to be pleased with in the performances of Fl.
Wallack, Walton himself Lambert, Whitlock, Tur-
pin, and the nmitabe and extraordinary exhibitions
of " heel and toe genius, by Master Diamond, must
indeed have made up his mind to be pleased with no
thing
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

Our Correspondents, several Of whose communica-
tons are on file, must have patience. We shall
clear the decks shortly and make room for them as
fast as possible.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

The editor of the Norwich Journal is Sena-
tor Of this State How well he consults the
dignity Of that Office, and respects the cause Of
Truth, the annexed article from the Albany
| Evening Journal will show:
| From The Norwich (Chendngo,) Journal
"JoBN c. CLARK GIVES 1T uP!-This gentle
man has written letter to friend in this coun-
ty, stating in substance as follows That no
dependence can be placed on Virginia for Har-
rison; that the prospects in Ohio for old Tip are
dscouraging; that there is no hope Of saving
Pennsylvania or Georgia; that he had sundry
misgvngs about New York also that he hated
to see Chenango county for Van Buren, in the
fall, but feared that il would do so--that all that
can be done IN The premises is to keep up
log cabin appearances /"
We knew that this was an impudent false
hood, but for the purpose of mailing il to the
wall, called the attention Of Mr.. Clark 10 it, The
following is his answer:
WASHINGTON, June s, 1910.
Dear Sir-I had heard of Hubbard's infamous
falsehood in regard to the supposed letter "writ-
ten home" Every word, syllable and letter Of it
is false, grossly, wckedly false. You should
have placed your stamp of denial of it, before
writing to me. Yours, truly,
J. C. CLARK.
We lid know both gentlemen perfectly, but
we wanted TO give an official stamp to the ca
| lumny. We now await Ex-senator Hubbards
| reply.
| When we recall the instances Of deliberate
falsehood of which Senators have been convict
ed, and look at this new illustration of the same
mean and ungentlemanly vice, on the part of a
Senator in this State it would seem as though,
in very truth, Loco focoism in practice does cor
rupt the whole heart, and render il insensible
alike to virtue and TO shame-N " Amer
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may desire the bust to call at the room of the
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