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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

The Nel York Library has lately been re-opened
IN new and e~qant edGce constructed for the pur-
pose at the corner g Broadway and Leonard streets
The New Yorker, ,fter describing the building,
which appears TO have be.. erected with much taste
and furnished with every thing appropriate to it, pur
pose in elegant Style gives accsant OF the origin
and growth Of the Library, which is nov very large
As early as 100 a public library was founded in
New York under the administration Of the Earl Of
BaIamont then Governor of the Colony, and two
volumes preserved in the present institution bear
ing inscriptions TO that effect A bequest from DIR.
huntington OF England added TO the resources OF the
Library but Il IL stated 10 have been exceedingly
elected In l75f some gentlemen raised subscrip-
lon Tor It's increase, and its vested IN twelve
Trustees annually elected by the subscribers. Smith,
the old Colonial historian writes that in process Of
time II will become vastly rich and vouminous -
Could he now it, he would confess that his antic
patlons were fully realized. In l772 the Society oh
tanned charter but during the Revolution It's books
were dispersed and bartered by the soldiers for grog
In 1883, the original charter from the King
ceyed; and in 1888 the Society erected its building
in Nassau street. opposite 10 the Middle Dutch Church
Here for many years it pursued its silent course dis
pensing noseessy its benefits and enjoyments and
numbered among its trustees many of most honor
ed citizens Samuel Bard John w ats, Richard Nor
ris Robert, Philip, and WIN. Livingston, Anthony
Blocker, Hon. Gulian c.. Verplanck, John J. Nor
gan, General Laght, &c. 10 1896, the ascending
course of business drove the Library from IFS old quar-
tiers, and its property in Nassau street sold ON
very advantageous terms. Temporary accommoda-
tons were found for il in the Mechanics Society 3
building in Chamber street. The Athen@um, ano-
their literary association of this city then united
TO the Library by the members of the former insu-
ton purchasing shares, and investing fund whose in
terest should pay their annual dues With these in
creased resources land bought, and building
commenced in 1888 and its completion and the ar
rangement of the books within il have just taken
place.
The books in the Library number IS 600 vol
umes. The ground, building, and furniture, cost
about 100000 The price of share in the Librsry
is 1926, with an payment amount of a.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

The Southern Literary Messenger for December is
valuable number. Among great variety, of arti-
ces in prose and poetry, some Of which very ex-
cellent there is on Our Navy" which is worthy
of especial attention. The author, who seems to be
sailor urges the establishment of school ships for
the Navy, and explains and cnorccs its proprety with
much ability and cogency. He exposes the evils OF
the present arrangement and shows that our naval
education is not equal to the improvements dscove-
rics, and inventions in navigation, &c. nor common
surate with the spirit of the age. The writer also
urges the necessity Of more perfect reorganization
of the Navy, &c &c. We WILL if practicable, here
after lay part the whole of this article before our
readers We are glad to proper spirit rising in
regard TO this branch of public service.
The Messenger enters upon a new volume in Janu-
airy. 1t is published monthly at Richmond Va at
IS per annum, by T. w. White.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
WAR AGAINST SMALL NOTES.

The Governor Of Missouri (Reynolds) in his
inaugural address branches out as follows against
small notes
The people, by their representatives in 1886, de-
cded and that decision is yet unreversed, that the
Bank of the State of Missouri the work of their
hands, and in which they the largest stockholders
should issue note of less denomination than ten
dollars; and that policy would be suicidal, which
would extend TO the banks of other States privileges
which we have denied to own. Concurring, fully,
in the limitation imposed upon the Bank Of Missouri,
should feel myself derelict in duty to our common
constituents, if omitted this occasion, to urge
the propriety Of prohibiting by law under suitable
sanctions the circulation Of all bank paper of less
denomination than ten dollars. Care should be taken,
however, to give ample time to the holders of such
paper dispose of it before the law goes into opera
ton. The effect of the would be, to increase
the circulation of the precious metals to the extent of
the paper excluded.
It doubtless, the true policy of every State that
desires sound circulating medium, to prohibit their
banks from issuing any note less than twenty dollars ;
but while the Bank Of State is permitted to
issue notes of less denomination have felt that we
would be wanting in comfy to our sister States
tend the prohibition further.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The Speaker Hon. r. M. T. HUNrER) took the
Chair at twelve o'clock, and called the House to
order.
The Clerk then proceeded to call the list Of mem
bers and the following gentlemen answered TO their
names:
MANE.-Messrs. Hugh J. Anderson Nathan Cliff
ford, Benjamin Randall Albert Smith.
New HAMPsnIR..--Messr Charles G. Atherton
Edmund Burke Ira A. Eastman, Tristram Shaw
Jared W. Williams.
MASSACHUSETTS, Messrs John Quincy Adams
Osmyn Baker, George N. Briggs, Levi Lincoln Will
liam Parmenter, Henry Williams, Robert C. Win
throp, (new.)
RHODE lsLAND.---Messrs Robert b, Cranston Jo-
seph l.. Tillinghast
CONGRATULATIONS. William W. Boardman,
(new j John III. Brockway, Thomas b. Osborne, Jo-
seph Trumbull
VERMoNT.-Messrs. Horace Everett, Hiland Hall,
William Sade, John Smith
New YoRK.-Messrs. Judson Allen, David p.
Brewster, Amasa Dana, Nicholas b. Doe, (nes7,)
Nehemiah H. Earl John Ely, John Fine. Francis
Granger, Augustus c. Hand, Thomas b. Jackson,
Charles Johnson Nathaniel Jones' Gouverneur KEN
Bile, Thomas Kempshal Charles F. Mitchell James
Monroe, Luther G. Peck John III. Prentiss, Edward
Rogers, David Russell Theron r. Strong, Peter J.
Wagner.
New JERsEY.Messrs. Joseph F. Randolph, Peter
d. Vronm.
PFNNsYLvANrA-Messr William Beatty, James
Cooper, Edward Davies, Joseph Torrance, Thomas
Henry Enos Hook, George M Keim, Isaac Leei,
Charles Mcclure, (new) Samuel w Morris, George
McCulloch, William Smonton, George w Toland,
David D. WAGNER.
DELAwARE.-Nonc.
MARYLAND--Mr Daniel Jcnifer
VIRGINIA Messrs Robert Craig, George W. Hop
kins, William Lucas Green b Samuels, Lewis Steen-
rod John Taliaferro
NORTH CARoLlNA.-Messrs Kenneth Rayner
Lewis Williams
SouTH CARoLlNA.-Mr. Thomas D. Sumter.
GgoRGA--Nonc.
KENTucKY--M cssrs Linn Boyd, Willis Green,
Richard Halves, John b. Thompson, (new;) Philip
Tripett, Joseph r. Underwood.
Observation-Disclosures John Bell, julius w. Black
well, John w. Crockett, Cave Johnson, Abraham
Mcclellan, Harvey M. Watterson, Christopher II
Williams.
ONO essrs. William Key Bond, Alexander
Duncan Patrick G. Goode John Hastings Samson
Mason, William Medill, Calvary Morris Jeremiah
Morrow, (new y Isaac Parrish, Joseph Rdgway,
George Sweeney, John B. Weller
observation-disclosures Thomas W. CHM, John
Moore, (new.)
INDnNA-Messrs John w Davis, Henry S. Lane
[new;) George Ii. Profit, James Rariden, Thomas
Smith
MissrssIpPI.-None
ILLINOIS Mr. Zadok Casey
ALABAMA.-None.
MIssopRI--Mr. John Miller
ADMINISTRATIONS
MIcmGAN.-None.
TERRITORIES
FLoRIDA-Mr Charles Downing
WIsKoNsIN.--None.
IowA-None.
The SPEAKER then proceeded TO administer the
oaths to the new members in attendance.
The Clerk having reported that there were l0f
members in acknowledgements quorum--the Speaker
announced that fact to the House.
On motion of Mr.. WILLIAMS of N. C. the
House then adjourned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
TwENTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
IN SENATE.

MosDAY, December Z, 1910.
AT twelve o'clock, the Secretary (Asbury Dick
ems, Esq rose and announced that The hour had ar
rived for the meeting of the Senate; but that there
was evidently not quorum of Senators present
Mr.. WRIGHT, Of N. ", then proposed to dis
pense with the calling Of the roll which Is usual on
the first day Of the session. This suggestion Uas
concurred in-and on his motion, the Senate adj
journed.
We noticed the following Senators in their seats
Messrs. Allen and Tappan OF Ohio.
Messrs. Benton and Linn Of Missouri
Messrs. Buchanan and Sturgeon; of Penn.
Mr.. Crittenden, OF Kentucky.
Mr.. Fulton, of Arkansas.
Mr.. Huntington, of Connecticut
Mr. Lumpkin, of Georgia.
Mr. Porter Of Michigan.
Mr.. Preniss, Of Vermont.
Mr. Smith, of Indiana.
Mr. Wall, of New Jersey
Nh Wright, of New York.
Mr. Young, of Illinois.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

SENATOR BENTON has been here for a week -
His room is crowded from nine in tho morning until
eleven at night He speaks freely and unreservedy
upon all subjects of national and State policy =.
lie Is for Van Buren, for 1914, against the world II
he should be defeated now The democracy
should concentrate upon him instantly, and 90 for
ward united and vigorously. have heard him make
the most beautiful eulogums on Mr. Van Buren's
character both private and public, and declare that he
had done every thing which his friends could wish and
nothing which they could condcmn--that he wanted
the honor OF reelection and ought receive it in
1914 II he does not get ii in 1910. To all personal
suggestions TO himself, he returns pcremptory and
unqualified repulse, adhering TO his great motto -
Union Harmony, Concession, Self-denal; erery
thing for the cause; nothing for men,"
The above is an extract from letter dated al
Jefferson City, Mo- and published in the ST.
Louis Argus, Van Buren, paper. Mr.. Benton's
policy, 1t seems TO us, is obvious. Mr.. Van Blu
rem cannot expect to be run again. Mr. Benton
knows this; but by indicating his preference
for him. he so far submerges the claims of Col
Johnson, Mr.. Buchanan, Mr.. Calhoun and others
IL he can thus succeed in overshadowing the
pretensions of these gentlemen, and at the same
time keep himself in the foreground, he thus
hopes, after the illusion he has raised has passed
away, TO step into the position in which he pro-
poses to hold MIR. Van Buren,, Oman Of straw
and become himself the candidate for the Pre-
sidency.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

With what remarkable complacency must
those members Of Congress who were so instru.
mental In promoting the circulation of the Extra
Globe look back TO their work. They were silly
enough to thrust forth mercenary political ad
venturer, like Punch upon the stage, u strut for
his short iretful hour. They gave to him the
Fictitious importance of being regarded as the
great bulwark Of the Administration and of the
partisans who support il, as the main prop ON
which they lean-and they vainly and exulting-
ly spread abroad that he would certainly subyert
all the hopes THE Opposition
What do they now think of the potency OF
the dishonest and malignant agents they en-
ployed? What do they think of the ridiculous
failure Of the Extra Globe, its conductor, and
its contributors2
Punch and Judy would have been as capable
oil subverting the cause Of the people, as these
men Were.
A great Scottish Refomer, john KNOX. once
said that, in order to destroy the rocks the nests
must be pulled down that harbour them. The
people have pulled down the -namely-the
Administration, in which the Editor and asso-
ciated scribblers of the Extra Globe, were shell
tered; and the rocks have taken flight
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
SOUTH CAROLINA.

House of Representatives of the South Carolina Lcgis
laturc on the 9th ultima, by M Perry
Resolved That committee be appointed the
part of the House TO select suitable persons for Eec
tors of President and Vice President of The United
States.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this House the
vote Of South Carolina should be given 10 Martin Van
Buren, for President, and Richard NJ Johnson, as
Vice President of the United States.
Ordered for consideration morrow.
IN SENATE, Nov d.
message was received from the House concur
ring in the message from the Senate, proposing on
Tuesday next al O'Clock, 10 90 into election for
Electors of President and Vice President ofhe United
States
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

KITCHEN CABlNETs.-We are gratifed TO OBJ
serve the sound and sensible tone of the Cincin-
natl Republican. We have no doubt il is a true
indication of the high and patriotic spirit which
the PEOPLES PRESIDENT is about to bring into
the Administration. We have rid the nation OF
one odious Kitchen Cabinet clique we trust
another will not be suffered to build upon its
ruins, or TO follow in its footsteps. On the con-
trary, we expect this new fourth branch of the
government to be abolished forever and entirely.
Nothing has derogated more from the dignity Of
Mr.. Van Buren's Administration-nothin con-
tributed more to the evil and embarrassed coun-
ellis Of Gen. Jackson-nothing has led TO more
disastrous and corrupt results, than this Kitche,,
Cabinet po1cer behind the throne Now is the
time to lop the mpudent head Of the monster,
and crush il for aye
The legitimate Cabinet is provided by the
Constitution let us have no more of bastard
Cabinets. We want nothing but the legitimate
democracy-the constitutional, legal, peoples
power in its purity and majesty.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

II it is supposed that administration can be
sustaned by violent assaults upon facts and upon the
Characters of the purcs men in our country, time will
correct this modern Wing error."--Giobe
Somebody has written forthe Globe the above
cruel satire upon its own conduct. True, none
eau speak with more confidence as TO the fate
al such mode of sustaining an administration
ulao the Globe, for it has learnt the lesson by
butter experience. If therefore the word " Lo
60 Fcco is substituted for that of "Nhign in tho
above paragraph, we should hav the Globe.
own best epitaph.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
VIRGINIA U. s. SENATOR'S.

The Richmond Wing says that in the Virginia
House of Delegates Wednesday, Gen. Dorman
submitted resolution 10 proceed, with the concur
of the Senate, Friday next TO the election of
u. S. Senator. The resolution adopted without
a word of opposition and then Gen. Bayly moved its
reconsideration that he voted for il with
view OF making that motion. A good deal Of rambling
discussion cnsuedin the Of which the appeals
to Wing moderation and clemcncy, far wrought
upon some members, that the mover of the resolution
was induced to withdraw il for the present
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

Dh. CHARMING ON PoErRY.-Poctry far from in
juring society is one OF the great nstrumen,s of r
hnement and exaltation Il lifts the mind above ord-
nary life, gives i respite from depressed cares and
awakens the CONSCIOUSNESS Of lis efficacy with what Is
pure and noble. In its legitimate and highest efforts
!, mas the same tendency and aim with Christianity
that ls, to spirtualize our nature Poetry has nat
raj alliance with our best affections Its great tenden
cy and purpose Is to carry the mind beyond and above
the beaten, dusty, weary walks Of ordinary life 10 lift
y into purcr element, and to breathe into Il more
profound and generous emotions. II reveals 10 us the
loneliness OF nature, and brings back the freshness Of
early feelings revives the relish Of simple pleasures
Keeps unquenched the enthusiasm which warmed the
spring time ofour being renes youthful love strength
ems our interest IN human nature vivid deineaiions Of
its tenderest and Hottest feelings EXPANDS our sympa
tines over oil casses Of society kniis us by new ties
with universal being, and through the brightness Of
life
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
KANSAS

Hon w s FuLroN has been re- elected 10 the Sc
nate ofthc S for six years fiom the fth Of March
next. The first intimaon Of the fact is brought 10
this city by the Senator himself who has the "broad
seal Of Arkansas in his pocket.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
MOST MELANCHOLY

credit that Tuesday night last Mrs. Worthington
the accomplished lady of the Hon. T II Worthing-
ton, member Of Congress from Baltimore county dis
tct severely burnt, during the brief absence Of
the nurse from her ROOM that she died yesterday
ing This melancholy occurrence took place by the
doubtless accidental contact Of her clothes with the
firm
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

TnE ELEcToRs Of the several States, so far
dent and Vice President, after meeting in their
respective colleges for the candidates indicated
ia our election tables
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
rrom ne n. o. True American

The Madison'an characterizes the election OF Gen.
Harrison as the Democratic Restoration We ex-
tract his remarks, and coincide with them perfectly
only we should prefer TO style the anticipated admins
traton of Gen Harrison Republican rather than
Democratic. The picture that the Madisonian has
drawn is a faithful one Of true patriot and lover OF
his country, and if i be democracy, we are Demo
Gratis
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

The Natchez Free Press Of the Goth of November,
mentions that the Vice President of the United States
Hon. X. M Johnson) and Mr.. Senator SEWER of
Arkansas, passed down the river the 18th for New
Orleans, intending to proceed thence TO Washington.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

u Is probable that this document will not he forth.
coming until tomorrow, "wednesday as Congress
j. not yet organized We shall in that event be able
to publish it in our next paper
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

Mr. Burden, ofthc Troy Iron Works, has sold tn,
pacnt-righ Of piece of machinery for compressor.
and giving foam to the ball ron as it comes CLOWN.
from the furnace, for Scotland alone, for $s25 900.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
Dten,

In Georgetown, Friday last, 9TH instant, Mrs.
ELIZABETH WALL, consort Of Mr.. Jesse II. u.
consulate husband and several small children TO be-
moan her loss.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
nj UsrY-Is Nos-EssENriALs, LIBERTY AND IN Ali
TuISGs CHARITY .--Augusfin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

Harrison majority, IL ,572
These counties have not been heard from
I These are fraction counties, and voted with the
counties from which they taken; hence the vote
is included i'm the above table
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

Harrsons majority in 81 States, ISL, 70S
We are yet to receive the official returns from Ala
bama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Illinois South Ca
rolina votes by tho Legislature.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08

Hmrison's majority, $3.50
The above is the highest vote given for Harrison
and VAN Buren, Electors, according to the Procama.
ton Of the Governor.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-08
ELECTORAL VOTES

Of all The Presidents and Vice Presidents from
Washington 10 Harrison.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05

Now, sir, should like to hear the honest opn.
ions not only of the plain republican Suckers
but also of the ''Hoosers," Of the Wolverines"
and of the Buckeyes" about these tabby-cats.
Won't they think them animals rather danger
Gus critters to be kept snugly seated within the
"Blue Elliptical Saloonl" Won't they object
against Mr.. Van Buren, paying away their cash for
the purpose of dressing up these tabby-cats in new
damask silk frocksl But would also very much
desire TO learn the views Of these plain republican
"Suckers" in regard TO three new window curtains,
bought by our democratic President for the "BIue
ElIiplical Saloon" You will see, by ''the, BILL"
that Sl,307 so of the Peoples cash was paid for
these three Notwithstanding just $435 81 piece.
am disposed TO believe that the plain republican
Suckers" will think Ss435 SO is little too much
money to be laid out for fixing" one window cur
tain. Why, sir, that sum would build three or four
comfortable LOG Cabins" and finish them off
completely, with puncheon floors, clap-board roofs
cobs, ribs, eave-bearers, butting-poles, weight
poles, and including cat and clay chimneys into
the bargain, and would also leave few dollars be-
side to treat the folks who came to the ''raIsin"
with as much hard-cider US they can stow away
under the belts of their linsey- woolsey hunting
shirts.
But, sir, what will those plain republican "Suck-
ers" say when | suggest that Mr.. Van Buren,,
doubtless, in the opinion of the ''importers Of
French silks" made money, or, to speak with more
propriety, saved cash to the People by the purchase
Of these three window curtains at 81 ,307 50!-for
the curtains which now hang at the seven windows
of the East LOOM required exactly $3.50 30
of the Peoples money, or the moderate sun of
1858 62 for each curtain. Do | startle your ''od
republican feelings!" Mr.. Chairman, it rejoices
my heart to behold that honest frown of disappro-
baton resting on your brow at the recital of this
prodigal and lavish waste of the money of your
constituents. As like always TO be armed with
the proof of every important fact which desire to
bring before the country, / will present you, sir
the bill of items for the curtains in the East Room
They we're purchased from the firm of L. Veron g.
Co., in Philadelphia. Here is the bill
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05
$50
Received payment in full.


Voucher No 8, embraced in abstract No. |, of
paymenO made by T. L. Smith, agent for purchus.
ing furniture for Presidents House from April 10,
1897, to May 10, 1882
In the ninth century, the immortal Alfred sat on
three-legged stool, and "swayed his sceptre DER
the English realm; but Mr., Van Buren,, Sin this
our day" is not content with seat of such homey
and rude construction. He must have Turkish
dvuns" and French comfortabes. Thousand.
of the Peoples dollars have been lavishy expended
for
Gilt and damask satin covered Settles,
Git and damask satin covered Sofas,
Gilt and damask satin covered Bergeres,
Gilt and damask satin covered Fauleails,
Gilt and damask SATIN covered OttOmans,
Gilt and damask satin covered Chairs,
Gilt and damask satin covered Tabourets,
Gitand damask satin covered Musc-stools,
Gilt and dumask satin covered Fuot-stools,
Gilt and damask satin covered Pillows