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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13
Van Buren, majority,


Van Buren, gain, Q Congressional Districts.
Harrison net gain, Congressional Districts
Of the counties and boroughs sending Delegates to
the State Legislature, the Wings have gained 10 and
lost 10, as compared with the Spring vote. The re-
suit leaves the Legislature to stand it is, unaffected,
the Wings having the majority. The Legislature,
which meets in December, will elect two Harrison
men to the Senate Of the u s., and it will not be
competent for the Van Buren, party in, any manner,
to instruct them. They will be sustained above the
reach Of Federal Loco-foco influence
The Wigs have lost the majority in two State Sc
material Districts Boetourt and Louisa, and gained
in two--Kenawha and Pittsylvania.
1t has been drawn game in Virginia The Van
Buren, Federalists have the electoral VOTE probably
by small majority. The Harrison Republicans have
the moral victory. Many honest men have been hum
bugged, Mr. Riches protestations to the contrary
Notwithstanding. They have been made to believe
that Gen. Harrison is abolitionst, and that ser
vile instruction would follow his election and that
he would sell the whites into slavery. But all this
ridiculous humbuggery will vanish, and those
who have been deceived by the Federal Demagogues,
will turn against the imposters in less than twelve
month We shall sweep the State in the Spring
Mark that.
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THE BUSINESS CLASSES

Accounts from different parts of the country
show that the most beneficial effects on COM
merce and trade, and every department of bust
ness, are confidently anticipated from the cleo
ton Of General HARRISON. We doubt not that
these anticipations will be speedily realized.
The operations of business will of course CON
unue to be embarrassed for some time by the
provisions of law yet in existence, and especially
BY the want OF a currency equivalent to specie,
Of universal credit, and of equal value in every
part Of the country. But yet the hitherto relent-
less war of the Administration against the peo-
pie must be stopped; and, with the cessation of
the restoration of conhdence-and the return
q some degree of our former prosperity
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IN ne Editor of the Madisonian

To the Editor Of the Madisonian
Among the ephemera which have infested the po-
ltcal atmosphere during the passing contest, small
concern, calling itself" The Horkingman's Advocate
exhibits the most energetic malgnity, joined
to the feeblest power of offence.
Its editor Heaven save the mark y Isl am in
formed, Of highly respectable origin and family con-
nexions although, if the last number of the Advo-
it is difficult to divest ones self Of the impression that
he must occasionally hold communion in circles imme-
diately below those in which his birth and consan-
guinity would place him.
Let me tell this young aspirant to political distinc
ton and fame that he has sadly mistaken his
plant" His genius does not lie that way and that
he better serve the workingman than by letting
them alone leaving their advocacy to wiser heads
and more practsed hands while, sojourner
among us he sets himself about recovering por
ton Of the respect and affection of the community,
which he has grossly and deliberately outraged and
forfeited in his last number Not that any one has
suffered by kis scnrrous paragraphs-ar from it. It
is tho attempt and not the deed that must confound
him.
Types as well a gunpowder, are harmless instru-
ments when let alone but both have produced serious
consequences when meddled with by unsklful and
inexperienced operators and upon this rusm leave
the Advocate of the Workingmen to ponder; " the
recent demonstration of sentiment" admonshes me
that in due time the finger of reform will be pointed
at all those instances in which the patronage of the
Federal Government has been brought into conflict
with the freedom Of opinion.
RETRIRJITION
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THE MANUFACTURERS OF FALSE NEWS
AND THEIR DUPES

The Van Buren, leaders Of this city have much TO
answer for in regard to the false news Of success
which they despatched TO the South on Friday. In
Washington the Office holders were thrown into de-
lirium Of Joy and fell into the most exrAyaganl antics
Mr. Van Buren, himself heard TO declare that
he was certain Of success, for | now know" he
added, THAT New YoRK IS MsEp He swoke from
from his reverie probably, at half past o'clock yes
terday morning.
The above is from the N. York Coml Adver-
tiser and we assure our contemporary that some
of our townsmen of the Van Buren, party have
so lively sense of their obligations for the false
intelligence Of success which was sent here,
that they heartily wish the manufacturers of il
at Jericho! Some poor credulous fellows went
about the city taking bets wherever they could
find them, and stalking all they possessed in the
world. There was no limit to their noisy and
obtrusive staggering and boasting, nor TO their
insolent jeering of the Opposition. sold Tips
no COP "Down with your Log Cabin 7"
"What will you take for your flag staff; wen
need il to up flags. for the Van Buren, States2"
I" How do you sell coon skins 2" &c. &c. &C.,
Some of the lDeaker brethren INDUCED in the
most ridiculous display OF vanity. On the
strength of Mr. Van Buren's certain reelection,
their establishments were to be enlarged, and
their equipage adorned and beautifed. One was
to get new carriage another to take larger
house &c. &c. Then spoke out, TOO, the genu-
inc spirit Of the grasping and proscrptive spoils
men. Menaccs Of punishment swift and sure
were uttered against those in office who had wa
vered however slightly in their adherence to the
Administration and "war to the knife" was
proclaimed against all who had countenanced
any Of the Log Cabin meetings or doings-
But oh what revolution the mail of Sunday
wrought All the pleasing visions of the Loco
Focos vanished, and the tribulation which fol-
lowed was as manifest in their aspects and de
pertinent, as their delrium of JOY had been
short-lived, vain and illusory.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13

PAnls, Oct. 18th, 1910.

PARIS, Oct. iSth, iofo'
MY DEAR Mr. ALLEN lately wrote you upon the
Eastern question As the crisis comes nearer TO the
parties more Immediately interested il appears there
greater disposition to come TO an understanding ana
escape a war which might swallow up more than one
nation. Palmerston thought the prompt execution Of
the treaty would hardly give time for Russia TO inter-
fere, OF France TO do than protest but syria yet
belongs to Ibraham Pacha England has failed to eh-
cite any thing like successful instruction. Beyroot
il is true has been destroyed but the little effect tins
has had the Syrian population, and the resolution
Of Mehemet Ali only proves how difficult i IS TO ell
feet what contemplated by the treaty. The treaty
must be abandoned or carried into execution by
the aid of Russian troops The English press aud
people begin to the dangers which lie before tho
country and are trying to arrest them but Palmer
has sold the fortunes of his England to the Rus
sian Autocrat. The bond is signed and delivered,
and the British Government cannot now recede with
out dshonor and the disadvantage of leaving France
triumphant Neither Russia nor England viii do
this hence we may, ! think, justly conclude that
there must be struggle before there can be peace
again.
Louis Philippe is surrounded by dangers An UNI
fortunate war would overthrow him. A dynasty is
too much to risk battle, if It can be avoided.
Hence the King incnes to peace, andis endeavoring
to keep up division Of the question in the hope that
new and favorable events will come to his relief In
the time the warke spirit Of the nation Is rising
and if the sovereign shows any reluctance to risk fe
and dynasty in defence of the honor, interest, or 49,
Of the nation he will certainly suffer for il at late
period. Louis Philippe therefore stands between the
dangers Of war and the chances of revouton--deiay
may bring upon him both the dangers Of revolution
and together
Every means being used to break up the ALI
ance and to isolate the parties that successful
war can be carried on against some one of them
If France were now to pounce upon the navy Of
Russia 1t can hardly be doubted that she would make
easy conquest Of it; nor can il be believed tor
moment that the British people would permit Palmer
ston to wage against France for doing such an
act. The whole subject is surrounded with dihcui-
ties. 1t is my opinion that general war will grow
of it before will be possible for the parties lnte-
rested to come satisfactory understanding Should
peace be preserved in Europe position will be less
fortunate. England will be armed, and probably dis
posed take advantage Of her superiority to insist ON
the settlement of the Boundary Question. Weshould
be up and doing. Oar navy should be as rapidly in
creased possible particularly in first rate class OF
steam ships.
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NOVEL wEDDING-eNow OR NEVER "

slubber who had been for few weeks paying
his addresses to buxom young woman who kept a
beer shop left his work last Monday forenoon TO pay
his final counting visit when he found his Mary busy
up to the elbows in the washing tub. Now lass
said he, if you having me- thou goes to be wed
Just now or never" "Ney said she, mot just now
thourt all i thy mucky cloos, un soa am l. Goa un
fettc thee up bit un let put some clean things
ON "Itell thee, Mary noa time to lois; it's now
or never, list as thou are, un me too" The damsel
thought best take her swain while he was in hu
NOR and she budged of with him to the church, some
few yards slop and suds-her brown linen
apron dangling about her legs, and which in fit
state to roll up and clap about her lovers ears il he
should deserve il He in his working clothes,
lust as he had left his billy After the ceremony
was over Mary returned to her washing and her hus
band to his slubbng Leeds Mercury
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KINDERHoOK ILLUMINATED!

A correspondent of the Globe announced the picto-
~ of Kinderhook in the following jubant strain on
Friday:
1--WE have had dreadful contest, and the result is
glorious indeed. At this moment Old Undertook is
most brilliantly illuminated with tar barrels, sc.
have never the Lion of Democracy completely
aroused as at this time"
After all, appears, from comparison of the tickets,
that Mr. Van Buren, received majority less by seven
than any person on any Of the other tickets even at
his favorite and devoted Undertook He was ten
behind some of the candidates. Were the tarbarrels
burned in honor of the President or those who beat
him on his own ground
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THE WASHINGTON LOG CABIN

Has resounded with the acclamations of the People
almost every night during the last month"; the
glorious victories by their fellow citizens in differ
ent parts of the Union, who fortunately had votes
well as roices The results of the contest through
out the country have been regularly proclaimed and
accompanied by speeches of the most spirit stirring
character. Where so many have distinguished them
selves it would be invious to single out any for
peculiar commentator.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13

Gen. Duff Green, editor of the Pilot, Baltimore has
issued proposals for continuing his publication, modi
flying il by the introduction Of discussion in relation
to the political tendencies of the Church Of Rome He
says
at is believed that, as Romansm is civil institu-
tion to discuss how far its predominance in the Unit
ed States may affect our civil rights, and sbrdge our
religious privileges belongs appropriately to the poll
teal press The undersigned therefore, proposes to
treat in its political aspect and to discuss its bearing
upon our institutions"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13

EBuLLlEScE PuNlsHED.--In the course Of a trial
before the Court Of General Sessions in Philadelphia,
the other day, of the counsel engaged Mr..
Hubbcll-was so rri,ated by a supposed mpuation
Of falsehood from his competitor that in the passion
of the moment he struck him in the face with the
back Of his hand The gentleman struck, by hike
momentsry impulse, had raised his hand TO return the
blow but, promptly mastering his passion, turned to
the Judges with bow, and silently resumed his seat.
The offender was Immediately taken in custody by
the sheriff, and yesterday morning sentenced to
ten days imprisonment and suspension from practice
the Court during the remainder Of the torn
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The old Bay State, we expected, has done nobly.
A letter from Mr. Cushing comes to US endorsed,
10 Triumphsp The federal loco focos have met
the fate Of King Georges Judges and are driven out
Of the Arrow Head
"Honest John Davis" is elected Governor by from
$4,000 to 10000 majority If not more The Bosto-
mans, the guardians Of Bunker Hill, and Fanueil
Hall, have given about 5000 majority for Harrison.
The Old Hero runs ahead of every body.
Both branches of the Legislature are strongly Har-
rison, ensuring U. s. Senator in place Of Governor
Davis
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
In the first District, Robert C. Winthrop is chosen
to the next Congress- and also for Mr.. Lawrences
unfinished term, by majority of nearly 1000 votes
In the second and third Districts, Messrs. salton-
stall and Cushing wings, are chosen by large msjo-
rites Mr. Saltonstall's majority over Mr. Rantoul,
is 1905.
No doubt can be entertained Of the reelection Of
Messrs Lincoln in the fifth District, Baker in the
sixth Briggs In the seventh and Calhoun In the
eghth-all wings.
In the ninth District Mr.. Hastings has been re-
elected over Mr.. A, H. Everett by an increased ma
jonty.
We presume that the election Of Mr. Burnell, wing,
in the place Of Mr. Reed in the eleventh District and
the reelection of Mr.. John Quincy Adams in the
twelfth, are both certain beyond contingency.
In district 10, which is represented by Henry
Williams, ~ b. it appears from the returns in the
Atlas, that The vote stands Borden (W 1891 Viii
liams, ~ b. 1895; Scattering 10. Williams thus
falls SO votes short Of being elected.
In district No 4, now represented by William Par
menter ~. b. the Atlas gives returns from all the
towns except Bedford Chelmsford and Shirley, fol-
lows Brooks, (W.) 5394 Parmenter, ". b. $685.;
Scattering l47
We learn that Parmenter is elected by eight votes.
The election will doubtless be contested the ground
of illegal votes-a large number Of which, Il is pretty
well ascertained were given in that district.
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A fair correspondent Of the United States Gazette
wishes to know the meaning of the motto "E Piuri
bus Unum" over the election returns in the Pennsyl-
vanian, Van Buren, paper The gallant editor Of
tho Gazette replies
"We are always happy TO translate for the ladies
r Piuribus Unum signifies out of many one-that
is, out Of tho many States that have voted we get
one, viz Mem Hampshire.
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The editor Of western paper thus expresses ms
good wishes towards couple, who didn't get married
without remembering him in the cake line
Nav heaven smile IN its rch grace
Strcw your path with sacred peace
Fill your cup with earthly Joys
And your arms with--olRts AND BoYsl
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13

The Legislature Of Alabama convened at Tuscaloo-
ga on the ID inst The Senate was organized by the
election of Mr.. Cottrell as President, and Pleasant
Hill Esq., as Secretary both Locofocos without oppo
ston. In tho House, Samuel Walker, Loco, was
elected Speaker Elisha Young, WING The
vote stood for Walker 40, for Young A. The Loco
There were six Wings and two Locos absent When
the House is FULL parties stand So Locos and AZ
Wings. Last year there were &C Locos and "a
Wings.
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THE CONSERVATIVES.

The Philadelphia National Gazette says: "The
Conservatives of this State deserve great credit for the
part they have taken in this contest A comparison
of the votes in several counties shows that numbers
who voted the Van Buren, Congressional ticket in
October cast their suffrapes for Harrison
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THE BUNKER HILL MONUMENT.

Mr.. James s Savage has contracted for the com
pletion Of this monument agreeaby to the original de-
sign, by the LIST of October, ls43 for the sum Of 43
800. Mr.. Savage will commence at the quarry imme-
diately, and will begin to lay the stone early
possible in the ensuing spring.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13

The Legislature of Georgia commenced its session
at Mcdgeville Monday, the ID and was organ ized
by the election of the Hon Thomas Stocks, Of reenc
county President Of the Senate and the Hon Charles
jenkins, of Augusta, Speaker Of the House of Re
prescnta,ives
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-13

Every State in the Union has now cast its vote for
Presidential electors excepting South Carolina
That State votes through its Legislature, which con-
on the 23d Of November
We shall publish the official returns Of the votes in
the several States received.
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TENNESSEE.

A gentleman direct from East Tennessee has called
upon report that in three counties in East Ten
All. Harrisonans had reduced Folks vote
erabysuficent to indicate -A--sa
has taken place throughout the State Harrison has
by small majority 1t his opinion that the contest
in that State has been close He came through
West NORTH CAROLINA, and says, look out for TO-
OoO -. ;or;t, Corn Ola u /, Tcr OH Tin
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MICHIGAN.
MISSOURI.

The few imperfect returns from this State indicate
larger vote for Harrison than given to the Wing
Gubernatorial candidate Portage DIES Siour, an old
French town. has given 70 votes for Harrison, and
not a solitary one for Van Buren,
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LOUISIANA.

The voting at New Orleans was going on with
great spirit at the last accounts. We promised
majority of upwards 5000 for "Tppecanoe and Tyler
too" in that State.
Not word fiom Arkansas, Mississippi or Yer
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new HAMPSHIRE.

THE TwENTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.
The elections for members Of the House Of Repre-
sentaves for the next Congress, far as they have
gone, show the following results, as compared with
those Of 1888.
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PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.

OFFICIAL.-The following are the official re-
turns Of the election in Pennsylvania for Congress
and for President. They copied from the official
report from Harrisburg -
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Hon. VIM C, RIvEs, and family, are on visit to
New York
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PENNSYLVANIA.

We have entertained but one opinion about
the course Of this State from the beginning
We put her down for Harrison last January.
She has nobly honored the draft we made upon
her.
The increased aggregate vote of the State is
surprising. In 1886 the entire vote ofthe State
was $4,000
In 1910 it is 2s7, 24s
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The above table shows Harrison gain Of 10 men,
beers. Gen. Harrison will be supported by handsome
majority of both Houses of Congress.
mo choice yet in two Districts
I No choice in one District.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION,
ACTUAL RESULTS,
SO far as ascertained.
ELECTORAL VOTES.
PROGRESS OF THE ELECTIONS.

Whole number Of electoral votes 294 Necessary
10 a choice i4S
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Hauison's majority, 1924
LITTLE DELAWARE.
Harrison. Van Buren,
New Castle county, 1876 m.
Kent do 43S IN.

Sussex do, for Harrison.
The majority in the State is 600 to 800. There is
not loco foco elected in the State The Legislature
will be entirely Harrison. This two Harrison
U. s. Senators. Well done Delaware
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1Os,662


Increase 1886
Gen. Jackson's majority in Pennsylvania was
about $4,000. What a host of old Jackson men
are now supporters of "Old Tipp
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Congressional Districts in Virginia now re-
presented by Wings, uhich haze giren Fan
Buren, mdjorifies.
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vi R G | N a..

Congregational Districts in Virginia now re
presented BY Federal Loco. tocos, phich hare
sustained the Harrison ticket at the late
election.
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ILLINOIS,.

The returns from this State look well, but not
enough received to judge how the State has gone
We subjoin all we have:
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new YORK

So far as the returns complete, the Democratic
Harrison majority is 10 400.
Legislature Wing in both branches.
John Van Buren, is elected to Congress in the 18th
Congressional District. The Congressman will there
fore, stand 10 Democratic--21 Federal Loco focos
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2. ROBERT CRAIo's, (V. By

Part Of Pulaski 10 be heard from--the whole
county has given Van Buren, bat 10 majority.
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Harrison majority, 264
+These two counties were returned together.
We have the pleasure state, that the role ticket
has succeeded An examination of the official returns,
in the office of the Secretary Of the Commonwealth
establishes the fact, that the variation between the
highest and the lowest electors the Harrison ticket
does not exceed twenty votes The whole thirty are
elected.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-17
Albany Railroad

Mn. BESSETr-I agree with you perfectly re-
CARDS the comparative advantages Of the direct read
to Albany through our own state, and the Housato-
mic road. The latter should not be thought for a
moment Of, as part OF the route l do not, how
ever, see the force Of your argument against the
New York Company. Admitting the latter road
q has cost than twice what il sboud have done,
could be built for at this time" stl If you ad-
NIT that the stock is down 20 third nearly
OF it par value" could not the New York and Al
bany Railroad Company purchase up this road at the
market price, and stIll have a cheaper read than
they can now construct have, l assure you, no
other interest in IL than the public good hav-
ing owned share Of either Of these roads; but If the
Albany road is TO be made, the advantage Of having
eight miles Of road completed at less cost than Il
can be made, appears obvious, that I cannot bat
hope II may be adopted fuLror.