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The Madisonian., 1840-02-15
IN SENATE,
H'D" = NU' ""T J TT
ACCIDENTS on BOARD or STEAM VESSELS.
FRDAY, February l.

FRIDAY, February H.
ACCIDENTS on or STEAM VESSELS.
Mr.. fouNo, OF Illinois, presented a Report, ad-
dressed to the Right Honorable Charles Poulett
Thompson, President of the Board of Trade in
Great Britain, on the subject OF inquiry into the
number Of accidents board of vessels propelled by
steam, the causes leading TO such accidents and the
best mode OF prevention; containing much valuable
information, drawn from the experience of that
country, well as the countries Of France, Belgium
and Holland.
The report was referred TO the Committee on
Commerce.
SALT Observation-Disclosures BoUNrrEs, &c.
Mr.. BENTON asked for the printing of an extra
number OF copies OF certain documents in relation
u fishing bounlies and allowances, which had been
referred to the Committee on Finance and reported
| back TO the Senate.
| Mr.. BearoN took occasion, as usual to allude to
his great exerons 10 abolish the duties salt, and
these fishing bounes and allowances He went
back 10 his early efforts in the cause and reminded
the Senate ofhe decided stand which had been taken
| against all his movements for this momentous OBJ
jecl, by Senators on all sides, friends and foesl He
had stood alone--ycs, solitary and alone He now
only wanted clear stage. He wanted sea-room--
to pursue the course he had determined upon
against these monstrous monopolies. But he sub
miued whether il was not due TO him. to give him
instruments wherewith TO work. For that purpose
he wished the documents before the Senate, so inn
portan to the grea: end which he contemplated. He
wished to send these documents all the country!
and therefore asked that an extra number OF copies
should be printed
Mr.. Clay Of Kentucky opposed the motion lie
said that, If these documents not more valuable
than The salt document, Of which 50 many copies
were printed the last session. on motion Oh inc Se-
nator from Missouri, more waseful and proh'less
expenditure Of the public money could not be made
than in printing them. The most OF that document
had been taken up with questions and answers tend
ng to show that salt was very important and neces
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

OLD BsaAsnRE We have been gratifed to re-
ceive several dozen new subscribers from the hills
and valleys OF the Western District OF Massacbu-
sets. We are graifed not only because they who
know.us best are ralying to owr support but because
the fac, assures us that the in which en-
gagged receives the emphatic sanction Of the intelli-
gent farmer, the sagacious manufacturer, and the
virluous citizen. None know what is good, and
what is just, better Than the farmers Of old Berk
shire. We are reminded that the leading opposition
paper in that District supported Gen. Harrison in
is36-lhe people were ready to sustain him then
they are so now Their interests, their political prin-
cip!es and hopes identified with that cause which
will send him TO the White House in lS4l. And the
people are sound and uncorfupted throughout he
length and breadth Of the ancient commonwealth
There is no fear OF her. Let her ponder the unan-
swerable speech of one OF her best citizens, which
we publish to-day 1t is truth-and truth is great,
and must prevail.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15
COALITION VIEWS OF THE RIGHT OF
PETITION

When Mr.. Richie declared, at the pros
pect Of a coalition with Mr.. Calhoun, that he
would "either rule or ruin u.s." he was right.
Mr.. Calhoun is doing more, he is doing both,
Fortunately, the rule and ruin" are not like
ly TO go further than the party he has joined,
since the people will interpose and save them
selves and the Government from being ruled
and ruined by such men and doctrines as COM
pose and unite the Coalition.
What shall j. be proclaimed with impuni-
" in the Senate of free democratic Govern
ment, that :" The right Of petition IS nothing 2"
Shall that sacred right which, though guaran-
teed by the Constitution, is paramount to it,
above it, be denounced in the American Sc
nate as monstrous and absurd" and as COM
ing from British Institutions As well might
you expunge from the Bill of Rights, that
clause which protects us in the pursuit OF
happiness" The right Of petition is a part
Of our liberty, and one of the important
means Of securing happiness. Why did the
fathers Of the Constitution labor so long and
SO hard TO establish, as part Of that insiru-
ment, the clause, declaring that Congress
shall make no law respecting the "rigM of
The people peaceably to assemble, and 10 Pc
titton the government for redress Of griep-
anres 7" Did they think the right of petition
monstrous and absurd :" Did our FORE
fathers think the right Of petitios "monstrous
and absurd" when they sent to the British
Government their loud remonstrances against
its acts of tyranny and oppression! So "mon-
strous" did they deem the treatment Of their
petitions by the mother country, that they
struck that blow which broke the yoke of
despo,sm, and finally enabled them to estab-
lish government which oould regard the
And are they now to be told by the supporters
Of this Administration that it is all for no.
thingl
The destructives are making rapid strides.
be no limit TO their usurpations. If they sue
ceed in breaking down one part Of the Con-
siitu,on, they attack another with redoubled
fury. Gradually would they, unless arrested
friiier away the ,rhole of it, and render the
General Government not merely useless to
the people, but an unmiiigated despotism
beneftting nobody but those who smuggle
themselves into the Offices.
There is but one practical remedy, and
that is the general and successful rally Of the
people, now making TO put "oLD HONESTY"
at the head of the Government.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

The EVERGREEN is the title of an Interesting new
monthly publication in New York It consists of
the choice literature Of The day. American and TO-
reign, and comprises a large quantity of various
matter at cheap rate. Price So. j. Winchester,
publisher
We have received the UNITED STATES MILITARY
MAGAZINE, containing portrait OF Gen Harrison
and colored engraving representing Gen. Harrison
and his staff, and the batlle Of the Thames, accom-
panied by interesting military biography of The
gallant hero. 1t contains also colored picture of
the "Cleaveland Grays." This publication is de-
voted TO the volunteers OF the United States and 10
the Army and Navy, and 10 the military profession
must be particularly desirable. Published monthly
by Huddy and Duval, Philadelphia Price $40 per
annum for colored numbe RS, or ss5 for plain.
The LETTER BAG OF THE GREAT WESTERN, or life
in Steamer, by Mr.. Samuel Slick Cudge Halibur-
tony is title OF single volume just polished by
Messrs. Lea & Blanchard, OF Philadelphia.
CouNr JULIAN, tragedy, by George II. Calvert
has been published by N. Hickman, of Baltimore, in
very handsome style.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15
THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Large packages OF our paper have lately been re-
turned to Us with The direction destroyed, and the
paper rendered worthless by muilaon. Our sub.
scIibers complain and threaten bitterly. What is TO
be donel One postmaster writes that such
man "don' want" the Madisonian; the same sub
scriber complains that he don't receive the Madiso-
nian The Globe sends its thousands Of circulars 10
every postmaster in the Union, and they attend to
them with alacriiy. II zoe should attempt the same
thing our papers would either be burnt or returned
with doubl. postage Thus has the Government.
fallen into hands who administer il for the benefit of
one party-,he reign of terror, like that when Mr..
Jefferson declared he would not trust letter in the
post Office, has returned upon us.
These things must be remeded. This remen-
dous army Of thirty five thousand men must be shorn
Of its power our liberties will be subverted The
people must give the election of Postmaster General
10 Congress- and take the election of postnas,ers in
TO their own hands. There is no other way to re-
form the post office.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

Of the People to keep il down They had had
enough ol The concentration OF Executive power
and patronage, and intended that true democratic
republican principles should henceiorlh direct the
destinics Of The Empire State.
MIR. Buchanan endeavored to arrest the progress
OF debate, by motion TO lay on the table the ques-
lion of reception but yielded 10 the request OF some
oi his friends, and withdrew Il.
Mr.. WEBSTER then rose, and with his usual clear
ness and force, demonstrated the fallacy OF Mr.
CalhounS new fantasies about the right OF petition
being superseded underour system, when the friends
OF liberty actually took more pains 10 inscroe lhe
clause which gave that right than they did in reie-
| renee TO any other
Mr. WfnsrER, also expressed hts dissent TO the
general principle, when broadly and unqualihedly
asserted, that loo distinct of men can not live
hafmoniouSy together, without subjecting one to The
other. lie never could concur in such a sentiment; /;
thoush he agreed that in The particular Of the
difference between the white and the negro the
| proposition might be true. He objected however,
entirely to the general principle.
! The discussion now took desuory range, and
| Mr.. TALLMaDoE again brought oul TO repel i'm
putaions upon the course of the opposition in his
own State, and in the whole North, with reference
| to the aboliioniss He bore himself gallanty
throughout
After good deal OF partisan twadde from
MesSrs Brown Of n, c., and Smith, of Conn, MIR.
CLAY rose and made an earnest and patriotic appeal
TO Senators all sides TO refrain from mixing up
the question Of slavery or abolition with the party
disputes of the day, and to forbear making issues
about the right OF petition or any other right belong
ing to the citizen and guarded by the Constitution.
He was content 10 abide by the constitutional qua
raniee OF protection for the rights and property of
the southern people and he believed that course
contormable would be the wisest and most benef-
| cial
| The discussion was continued TO late hour by
Messrs Wright Tallmadge Calhoun. Hubbard,
and Henderson.
The result OF all was the usual disposition Of these
papers. The question of reception raised and
promptly laid on The table.
| The Senate then adjourned.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15
Correspondence of the Madisonian.
CLEVELAND, (Ohio,) Feb. 7, 1910

CLEVELAND, (Ohio,) Feb. Z, lS40
The Convention in this city yesterday was
the most numerous and enthusiastic political
meeting that ever assembled in this coun-
ty. Two thousand is moderate estimate
Of the number in attendance more than
there were hundreds who came in after
wards, and who were not enumerated.
know that people are apt to over-estimate
the number of large assembly 1t was
said in the party papers, that there were
more than three thousand at the Loco -foco
State Convention on the Sth-I saw that con-
ventlon, and if the number in this were com
puiedby the same rule, they would be stated
at eight or ten thousand The number at CO.
lumbus was, think, seven hundred, and there
were here nearly or quite three times that
number. | can give you no adequate idea Of
the spirit and enthusiasm that peryaded this
great gathering of the people-one purpose
animated the whole. In all the exciting con-
tests Of past years, have seen nothing in
this country like the present ardent determi.
nation and unanimity among the opponents of
the Administration.
The convention met on the public square,
no building in the city being near large
enough 10 contain them. 1t was eloquenily
addressed by Mr.. White Of this city by Mr..
Ward of Willoughby, veteran of the Re-
volullon, who spoke with energy and thrilling
effect, and by several Others.
The spirit manifested not only here, but
throughout Ohio is, be assured, an earnest of
the triumphant success that will crown the
efforts of the great Harrison party Of the
State next fall. We shall give the LOG
CABIN" candidate a majority which will as
'ound the oflice-holders
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15
A WHIG ELECTED GOVERNOR OF
VIRGINIA

We have seen no sign of the times more
auspitio than the election, on Tuesday last,
Of Thomas w. Gilmer, Esq. Governor of the
Commonwealth of Virginia. II is triumph
over the various factions supporting Mr.. Van
Buren, which must give new impulse to the
popular cause of Harrison and Reform, which
has already acquired momentum in Virginia,
every obstacle. We look upon Virginia now
as safe for Harrison and Tyler.
After protrac,ed session and gallant
contest Mr.. Gilmer was elected on the Sth
ballot. The vote was as follows:
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15
THE TRUE DfMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN TICKET.
BIOGRAPHY OF GENERAL nAnRnsoN.

This document which has been ably prepared, and
carefully supervised, Tor the purpose of general cir
culation by the friends of the Harrisburg nomina-
'ons throughout the United States, is now in press
and will be ready for delivery early next week.
The first edition will be Of a size that will come
within the franking privilege and afforded at the
very low price of ~ per hundred, when that num-
Der or more is taken.
Members Of Congress and citizens of the city and
neighborhood who may desire this important pubi-
cation, will send in their names early practical
BILE.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

g'r An enthusiastic meeting OF the friends Of Gen.
Harrison was held at New York. on Monday even
ing, in celebration Of the hero's birth day.
AT o'clock, p. M. the roar of cannon resounded
throughout the city, and awakened the attention of
the people to the celebration about take place in
the evening. Soon after the house was filed to over
flowing, and the street all around was filled with a
dense crowd. The exhilirating sound Of martial
music and the brilliant illumination OF The house
together with The cheers of the assembled multitude,
produced an effect seldom equaed.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

HoRsE R,cING-The citizens OF Gloucester coun-
|ty, New Jersey have held public meeting and
adopted an address to the people of The State in be-
half of the enactment of law to suppress horse
racing. II is charged as a great evil subversive OF
order injurious to the public interest and hurul to
public virtue. The amount of intoxicating liquors
sold atthe races in days is stated to be AZ, 800.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

NTONDERS OF THE HEAyENS-One large ITO
wv volume with very fine engrsvings price
IS so; published at 10 dolars) beautifully printed and
neatly bound. just received by
fobs J. TAYLOR
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

TExAs.-The estimated increase Of the popuia-
iion Of Texas during the post year is one handrd
Dous0nd
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15

The House of.Reprcsenatives was engaged dur
ing The whole day with the resolutions Of Mr.. Casey
Heretofore noticed on the subject Of the Cumber-
land Road The debate was continued by Messrs.
Barnard OF Albany, and Crary, Of Michigan.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-15
LOTTERY AUTHORIZED BY THE
STATE or F1IARYLAND,

10 erect Town Hall and other buildings in the city Of
BALTIMORE.
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FREEDOMS CALI.
h,u-EE'rr r,,upd fhs hu1c OUb. y
"nrcn vEr arM.,>, =sN.S. "

FREEDOM'S tALi
A,R-"Ere y"nnd the huge ock"
The mountains and vallies re-erho the cry
To The m,n Of thu North, Son,h an.i East:
II calls them 10 battle to conquer or d'c
For Freedoms fair hone in the West.
Their DAG of defiance is broadly nninfied-
From the hiil-tupit shadows the tide:
They swear 10 give Freedom 10 all the "ide Woiiu'
or 10 die as their brave Fathers died.
L., ,hr d..pots Of Europe combine with the band
of tyaitors-the shame oil our SOL,
On IN. prayes Of our Fathers we tearIessiy slahu,
In the full light If Liberty's SMILE
r,om thai sod ever sacred 10 patf'ot inne,
cm.a voice nj the still midnight hour,
I, says-ssye are recreant 10 mem'ry and name,
If We how 10 III. base money power"
r,n ,hs b,ue y,tItsi Heavens, the region Of rest,
R.,urns ina lis warning the strain
From the brightness of glory the patriots best,
Send il hack 20 our bo>oms again.
m ihs feeling that springs of loy'd country alone,
None. none bnt the true hearted knows:
n gives to the spirit its undying tone,
And cheers the winged sou, AT lifr's close.
Columbia how fnndly the Denocra, loves
Every blade Of thy grass and each Hover
That efuy blooms in thy calm summer groves,
OR was crushed in tag battles fierce hour,
How closely he presses tho relic - dear
To his breast whcresosver lie roam
TIL, smile of delight gilds The slow streaming tear,
As he thinks OF his free, distant home.
He butlyes for thine honor-he dies to defend
From pnmtun thy patriots graves:
The ciad shout Of joy with h- last sigh shall bieha
If thy banner in triumph still waves.
His rally now ringing DER mountain and wave,
Calls brothers To arm fer the right
Notyrants thy children shall ever enslnve
While thy beacon stars guide in The fight
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GREAT B.lRG.7I.NS!t
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Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Leather, Paper, Sc, &C.

FALL SUPPLY Of GOODS.
Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Leather, Paper, &c, &c
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WYE are nov receiving vessels from Philadelphia
w New York and Boston, our FALL STOCK or GOODS,
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800 do do. do. Sealskin Morocco Pumps
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80 do do. do. Calf, Gum Elastic, Buialoe and
1000 do mems stout unbound pcgged and sewed Brcgans.
l,oOo do do lined and bound do do. DO.
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1000 chdrcns fine Leather and sealskn Boots Shoes,
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RICHMOND MADE BRoGUEs.
500 pair mems Richmond made Brosues for Factory Field
a"' ''"''A' SOLE LEATHER.
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my, tavern MIN ,trest, Richmond. 70.

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IbpOmatf0L Ldna t0r SAFE IN ChWotHdHa.
IYAyING determined change my condition in life will sell
my of Land lying the fork Of Little Guinea creek
Appoattox and the Guinea road containing ob and
acres less, third Of which fiat Land equal 70
any the river and produces WE'LL and The balance and all
high Of Improvement, well adapted 10 corn wheat ana
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will be the purchasers by securing the
PAYMENTS This Land within miles al stony Point
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The Virginia and North Carolina Almanac,

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CALCULATED by DAVID RIcH.RDsoS ol un.Sa aus 80
containing in addition the Asonomica ne
names Of The of Congress and Legislature o 'e
md m. Courts of Virginia and North Carolina the following
vii statement ing what amount Stock is owned o e
state nj Virginia in the Banks and hat amount OF Dv
dends has been received BY The State upon the stock up TO July
Iso inclusive ocia and, for information worth ten times hr
.non, for the Almanac Comic Song Nothing Else 10
do-Jan Schalkens Three WisesLnes on viewing the Tomb
of Paren-Faus of Man, by lady-Let me see nun once
F,rher,. Welcome 10 his Widowed Danghter-iiow IL
collect BS-Ph-can aud 6iey Mare IS the
better fiorse-Iiopc is sill an Evergreen, &C.. &c
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IN CtIAScERY.-viR6rSa.-it Cont Of Monthly Session
held for Louisa County ihr Courlliousc thereof on Mon
day, the l2h day Of October, lSi1:
PalIson l;,slcy Plaintiff:
against
Maria Gibson John Dickinson, Susan Dickinson Griffith Dick
inson and Robert Die kinson Defendants
The defendant Robert Dickinson not having entered hs ap
pearance and security according law and The rules OF
the satisfaction nf the Court, That
Of this STATE the motion u the plalnt
by his counsel ordered that the SAID DEFENDANT Robert Dick
inson appear of County Court OF SAID
touny, the Court House, the SECOND Monday III January
ne H. hill IL plaintiff and that Of this
order inserted newspaper, published III me
City Of kchond IL, successfully. and posted ~ the
from, door House al this county Court day
a Cnpy--Teetr.
Oct u l50-ws il JOHN HUNTER, c. l.. c.
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.Voney Matters The Rrsumption.-The Philadelphia
Inquirer of Monday says, that the arrangement between
The Banks of Philadelphia finally made on Friday
night. The sum TO b. loaned 10 the Bank of the U:
S is FIVE millions, and committee has been appointed
to proceed to the Eastern cities, and cndeavor to make
satisfactory arrangement there.
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commencing gra,ui,y of 50 to Mirrek NJ chsifn,
vino has the care of the swine exhibited ON the State
I,mnalc Hospital, and also of 81 to TAFT foslef'
Who has The care of those offered by my
predecessor, the late chief justice on s"'"e' 'N''
The Committee would not fail to make honorapl ,s
mention of two swine of unequalled appearance, ha.
Chinese and half Berkshire presented for exhibition ~
J. P Gushing, Esq, of WATERFOWL, to whom the ~
ccty always indebted tor rare SNsRn cho;,mon
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