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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
NEW HoNoRs FOR RHODE ISLAND

The true friends of the constitution and the country
in this gallant little State did well at the spiing
election that the countrysonly wished they might re-
tain their majority But there as every where through
the Union, the march of the Harrison cause is on
ward The majority for the opponents Of the admin
stration is greatly increased on the popular vote
The Providence Journal gives the names of Repre-
sentatves elected from all the counties in that State
excepting five-from which it appears that 40 Wings
have been elected, and % Administration men-which
with majority in the Senate, makes a ma iority OF
81 on joint ballot.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
August Goth, 1910.

A Sign in Massachusetts. The Gloucester Tce-
graph Of late date publishes long list of seceders
from Van Burenism in that town. and the editor states
that there many others both in Gloucester md Rock
port who have heretofore supported che Adminstra-
ton, but who will, in future 90 for Harrison and
Reform,
There is to be grand celebration at Buffalo, New
York of the anniversary ofhe victory of the Thames
achieved by the American army under Gen Harrison,
on the 9th Of October, 1918.
Return Of Mr.. Nphtenberg We learn from the
Reading (Pa) Democrat; that Mr. Muhlenberg,
American Minister, at the Court of Vienna, is ex-
pected to take his audience leave of the Emperor Of
Austria about the first of September preparatorv 10
his departure for the west of Europe whence he will
leave for the United States, early in the fall
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

How thus Government is given to lying" Aye,
and 10 humbuggery, too
" Never before have members of Congress sent
abroad for electioneerng purposes pamphlets speech
es, or publications of any kind which were mol CON
nec'ed with the proceedings Of Congress - Globe
ofthe $4,000 volumes of lying trash ranked by
the Loco r'oco members of Congress 5,670 were
Globes Extra Globes, prosPectuses of Globe Kendall
address, and kendals letter to Bolts, with slight
sprinklng of the Crisis and Rough Hewcr by way Of
seasoning"
Fifteen thousand eight hundred and thirty were
proceedings fthe Baltimore, Convention and Of the
Albany Caucus, and Life Of Van Buren,
All of which are of course connected with the
proceedings of Congress
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
GREAT WASHINGTON THEATRE.
SUMNER SEASON


The public are informed that the White H9,tse ba,
been fitted up,wth splendid French furniture NAOMI;
icent Royal Wilton carpets, with entire new scenery
decorations &c. The East Room has been covered
with gold leaf and entire new service Of gold plate
including gold spoons forks Sc. Several tahour.t.
ground and dishcloths mcndcd at the nubir crnense
g>P new ihundrrdrum has been added n tia
Globe The candle snufiinp department undcr the
direction of Mr. Blair Cos,umer Mr. Calhoun
Will be performed very shortly at half.prioe (hard
money! the sterling comedy of
SCHOOL FOR SCANDALl
~ Treasury shinplasters will be gwen out for
cnanse' III o,i cases, 80 iohs as they hoio OUT
DRAMATls PERsoNE
Joseph Surface Mr.. Van Buren,
Charles Surface Mr. CLAW.
Sir Peter reazle Dick Johnson
Sir Oliver Backbtc Mr. McDufie
Snake Amos Kendall
Trip Mr. Pckens.
Moses (the Jew Mr. Buchanan
Crabtrec Mr. Gnndy
Mrs Candor Thos Richie
Scene Shutters supcrnumeraries &c. by Messrs
Hill Ben,o.a Wright, Bynum Parment,r, Williams.
&c.
In the fourth act the great Loco-toco SCREEN will
,a % sit w We pme M Va ~ Sen
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
Z. GARLAND
Chairman Committee
GEN. JACKSON IN THE FIELD
TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.


Sir Being informed that the Hon, HENRy CLAY,
of Kentucky in his public speech at Nashville, yeser-
day, alleged that | had appointed the Hon Edward
Livingston Secretary of State, when he default
er and knowing him to be one, feel that am just-
fled in declaring the charge to be false 1t is known
to all the country that the nominations made by the
President to the Senate are referred appropriate
committees of that body whose duty is To inquire
into the character of the nominees and that if there
is any evidence of default any disqualifying cir
cumstance existing against them, rejection of the
nomination follows Mr. Livingston member
of the Senate from the State of Louisiana when he
was nominated by Can Mr., Clay say that he
opposed the confirmation of his nomination because
he was a defauter} If So the journal of the Senate
will answer. But his confirmation by the Senate is
conclusive proof that such objection, if made,
sustained and satisfied that such charge against
him could not have been substantated
/ am also informed that Mr.. Clay charged me with
appointing Samuel Swartwout collector of the port of
| New York knowing that he had been associate of
Aaron Burr To this charge it is proper to say that
| | knew Of Mr.. Swartwout's connection with Aaron
Burr precisely as did that Of Mr.. Clay himself who,
if the history of the times did not do him great in
| Justice, far from avoiding association with
Burr when he at the town of Lexington, in Ken
lucky Yet Mr., Clay appointed Secretary Of
State and may say confidently with recommendations
| for character and fitness not favorable than
those produced to me by the citizens of New York in
behalf Of Mr. Swarwout Mr. Clay, too, at the time
of his own appointment to that high office it will re
recoected was directly charged throughout the Union
with having bargained for it, and by this
charge mere earnestly made than by his present
ciaes in Tennessee, Messrs. Bell and Foster
Under such circumstances how contemplate does
this demagogue appear when he descends from his
high place in the Senate, and the country
retailing ISLANDERS against the living and the dead
| ANDREW JACKSON.
/ HERMITAGE Aug 49, 1910.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
CENSUS ANECDOTE.

Mr. Cist, in letter to the editor of the Cincinnati
Chronicle relates the following dialogue between him
self and married lady.
Madame, what age shall put YOU down NO
direct answer) How old is your husband l'-"Six
ty-one." And your eldest son l'''T wenty seven
And the next 2'-"l twenty one" "And how old
do you call yoursef2"-"l do not know my age ex-
actly but it is about hrtyl" did understand you
madam, that your eldest twenty seven ~
Yes. You must surely, then be more than thirty
Well, sir, quite snappshly) told you about
thirty; can't tell exactly; il may be thirty two,
but am positive it is moi over that"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
"Monstrous abuses. - Globe.

INDUSTRIOUS abuses. Globe,
"Our suflerings is intolerable"-M Yam Buren,
BY an accurate account kept at the folding room at
the Capitol it appears that, during the session of Con-
gess, and SINCE up to this period the Federal Loco
Foco Destructives in Congress have sent off, under
their franks and the frank of the Clerk of he House,
speeches. Globes Extra Globes prospectuses of Globe
Kendal's address, Kendalls letter to Bolts, Crisis,
Rough Hewers, Life of Van Buren,, proceedings Of
the Baltimore Loco Foco Convention proceedings and
address of the New York Legislature Loco Foco
Caucus, SC. &c, to the amount of $50 060.
And these impudent hypocrtes talk of the abuse OF
the frank, and Of the use of wrapping paper and
twinelln
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
MR. WEBSTER AT SARATOGA.
Story Of Seth Patterson.

Mr.. WEBSTER who engaged in the great case
OF the Illinois lands, before the New York Court OF
Errors now sitting at Saratoga addressed an assem-
page OF more than ten thousand people in the Pine
Grove near the celebrated Congress Spring Such
an audience from every part Of this Union could not
DC gathered on any other spot. Many of those whom
.he people delight to honor were there. Mr. Webster
hau ohy made fair commencement Of his speech,
When crash was heard, and the whole platform with
ABOUT hi'een or twenty people including the speaker
disappeared from our view All had fallen among the
broken lumber and great anxiety was manifested I'm
vi II was announced that no bones were broken and
no person seriously injured Mr.. Webster at length
made ms temperance wagon and after sportive
aiuSon 10 the disaster, resumed his speech which is
represented as one Of his happiest efforts
me following story Of Seth Patterson was very fe-
citously given illustration ofthe erroneous and
delusive maxms of the administration
Seth a neighbor Of Mr. w. hardy Yankee,
Of amphibous habits, half farmer and half fisherman
with plenty OF the poor mans blessings" and good
share of the comforts which his daily industry gave
them As he and Mr. w. were alone in little boat
returning from fishing and while he was milling at
the oars he would sometimes give his own conceptions
of national policy. He had heard of the new notion
among political men, that low prices were as good for
poor men high, provided the necessaries Of life were
reduced IN proportionae degree and was asked what
he thought of these changes
He said" lfesery thing which the poor man wants
could be reduced IN exact proportion to the reduction
OF his wages, and remain So he would not suffer by
the change But have only one thing to sell, and
that is my labor have many things to buy, and |
find the reduction does reach all the articles which
want Flour and meat NAV be reduced hui tea
coffee sugar spices any many other articles, are lust
the same as they before the reduction of the wa
ges of labor My interest therefore, induces me to be
in favor of high wages
This, (said Mr., Webster is practical wisdom,
which is far better than the theories of politicians
The reasoning of Seth Patterson comprises the whole
question in the best possible form"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

SANDER was penned, scarcely dry when we heard
Of him at Fort Meigs, Of the scenes Of his glory
addressing in the full voice Of vigorous manhood and
with the ervor Of youth immense multitude on the
great subjects which deeply agtate the public mind
and indicating his fair fame from the aspersons which
magnity has attempted to cast upon H. More recent
y has he visited Fort Greenvie, and again, with his
usual ability and eloquence, addressed large con
course OF his fellowctzens Soon perchance the feed
lbeers ofthe Executive organs may announce that he
Is the victim Of disease and in the last stage of
alityi and attempt to prove it, too by the afdays of
some OF their vile retainers. Within that period you
have also been told that he in the custody Of
keepers immured in iron cage BE not
prsed If YOU should long be informed by the
authority that he had become the inmate of mad
house and that il should be vouched for by the
respectable" testimony, Allow US, then, to warn you
against yielding the slightest belief to the thousand
ISLANDERS with which the mendicant press at the CAPT
tai, and its parzan aduncts throughout the country
will abound from this time the close ofthe elections
Already have they fasifed the records Of the past
committed forgeries and scattered their libes broad
cast the land.
Permit also to call your serious consideration to
the Importance of efficient organization Hitherto
you have been beaten by the force of the supe
ror drill and discipline of your opponents, than by
merca strength rather their perfect organization
has enabled them to bring all their forces into the field
against you That organization in the Northern States
especially, extends to the appointment of commees in
all the school districts in the several towns Let US
take lessons in this respect from the enemy For the
first time we present an unbroken and undivided
'front.' writing under common suffering and anna-
ted bya common hope. Let every friend of his
trys welfare be at his post and in few short weeks
her calamity
r. GARLAND
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

Senior ID. Pelro Fernandez del Castillo Senior d
joaquin Veasquez de Leon Commissioners on the
part of Mexico, under the convention on the part of
Mexico, of the 18th of April 1882 together with Sc
d. Lucas de Palaco MaGarola, their Secretary,
presented to the President Of the United States
by the Secretary of State the 18th instant.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
COMMUNICATED.

POLITICAL SIGNS AND WONDERS.
During the current year, the following States have
held their elections-New Hampshire, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Indiana.
Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina and Missouri
We present below the results of these elections in
comparison with those of 1886 in the same States and
we think every candid friend of this Administration
must admit the probabilities to be very strong, that as
they have gone in the recent elections so they will 90
in November next
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
ABORTIvE ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE
ISSUE IN TENNESSEE


4 letter from General Jackson in reference 10 Ger
hin passages in the great speech of Mr.. Clay at the
Nashville Southwestern Convention, and the reply OF
the ustrious Kentucky Senator thereto will be found
in our columns this morning, The latter is mos,
admirable paper and no fairminded man can read it
without acknowledging the contrast its gentemanly
tone lis tranquil dignity and its entire conclusveness
uresent 10 the rude Incorporate but Ineffective attack
ofthe Ea. President
The object of the Van Buren, managers in Ten
nesec in getting General Jackson TO write this letter
i abundany obvious, Il was 10 create a new con-
,royersy between General Jackson and Henry Clay,
and thus divert the attention of the people Of that
Snte from the issue between Martin Van Buren, and
VIM. Henry Harrison. There was nothing personal
IN Mr. Claws remarks calculated to ruffle the equan-
mily Of General Jackson The editor OF the Nash
Vile Banner says As to the speech--we heard
eyery word Of IT, and feel quite sure that no unpre-
uciiced man who present viii refuse to accord TO
the distinguished author all praise for the moderation
Of tone ills guarded phraseoogy and especially the
yery delicate and appropriate manner in which Mr.,
CLAY alluded 10 his relations with General Jackson
He was particular in stating in the commencement OF
with the request OF the Ladies of Nashvile--that he
had previously declined numerous applications of ST.
milar character from Gentlemen of this place--and
that great objection he had To coming was am
apprehension that his visit this particular uncture
might be supposed by some to have been made in a
spirit Of defiance or exulIaon, with regard to the dis
tnguished tenant Of the Hermitage supposi,lon, he
sand, which would do him very great injustice, as no
such feeling had place in his bosom
he same paper contains the following paragraph,
which, we doubt not gives lust explanation ofthe de-
signs with which the ex President wrote the letter.
We add our protest against any change nags on the
Tennessee course;
lie has deliberately worked himselfinto rage
generally for the purpose of putting Van behind him
as he did at the track and running the race him
self IN Tennessce-and if he can, with Mr. CLAY
we protest against any change OF nags now that the
entries have been made The Undertook pony must
rely upon his own heels and bottom cold Truxtonr
cannot be permitted to the for his pet however
much he may desire it. Such thing would be agains
all the rules and practice Of the turf Clear the track
then for Harrison and Van Buren,. Let us have ,
fair and no nterference-no jockeying-and on
word for it, Old Tip will distance his competitor"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
"THE OLD DOMINION"

LouNGsToN, Aug. 26, 1910.
! If there was lingering doubt behind as to the
result ofthe Presidential election the North Carolina
victory has removed it You may rest assured that
Virginia will fully redeem all that is expected of her
in November, and proclaim in voice of thunder that
Republcanism is not wrapped up in the person of
Martin Van Buren,, and that his policy and princi-
pies not in accordance with the great principles
avowed by the immortal resolutions of -'99 The
Opposition continue to gain ground daily"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
WHEN YOU HAVE PICKED A POCKET
CRY "STOP THIEF

Wagon loads of electioneering pamphlets car.
red from the Wing printing offices to the Capitol for
the mere purpose of being enveloped in paper pur.
chased for the Of the House - Globe
OF the $4,000 packages %, 776 consisting of
speeches. Globes &c. have been sent (by wagons we
presume) from the Globe office to the Capitol, and
there since the adjournment enyeloped by paper pur-
chased for the of the House and franked and
by mail to the federal loco foco members And now
IN the language of the pure, immaculate Globe SIS
not this the mpudent conversion of public property to
private uses
Oh oh! how dreadful Now, Amos, if you will
say nothing more about the wreck of wrapping pa
pc" and the crash Of Irvine we will use our best
efforts TO prevent the naughty Wings from again
frightening your innocent babies.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

the Generals protege, the exhibition OF his only
would enable the public To decide.
With regard 10 the insnuations and gross epithets
contained in General Jacksons note, alike impoent
maevolent, and derogatory from the dignity Of a
who has filled the highest Office in the Universe
pect for the public and for myself allow only say
that like other similar missiles they have fallen harm
less at my feet exciting other sensation than tina,
Of scorn and contempt.
NASHVILLE Aug 20. 1910. Ii. CLAY.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

Wagon loads of eectoneering pamphlets are car
RED from the Wing printing offices to the Capitol -
Globe
j he ialsehood here consists in the attempt TO induce
a helet that no clectioneerng pamphlets have been
sent from the Globe office to the folding ROOM and
then cn'copcd in the public paper by the folders in
the employ of the Government Now for the fact
Since the adjournment of Congress "a 900 Loco Foco
speeches, Globes &C. have been thus sent and enve-
Hoped.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
RIP VAN wINKLE STILL WIDE AWAKE
Extract of a letter, dated
AsHEBoRo, N. c., Au!

AsHEBoRo, N. c., Aug "a, 1910
You must add Randolph to your list of the strongest
Wing counties in North Carolina, as we are as true
steel and will give Harrison stronger lift than
we gave to Morehead whose majority in Randolph
was 941 Look out for real hurricane for Harrison
in this State next November. w
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
Marrffo.

On the 9th uItino BY the Rev Mr. Donean, DR..
FREDRHcK G g Mrvpr formerly nf Hanover Ger
many 10 Miss HANS4H Wr1sH Of Baltimore
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

New YORK A letter from most distinguished
gentleman residing the banks Of the Hudson says:
:" We ale drawing a strong team in this State, we
mean to bury the loco focos deep that they will
| never rise again.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
VERMONT ELECTION.

The annual election in Vermont for State officers
takes place this day AT the same time five mem
bers Of Congress are TO be chosen. The candidates
ior Governor are, Sias FL Jennison the present in
cumhent, Wing, and Paul Dillingham; jr., Loco Foco
Last year the Wing majority for Governor was
235l The Congressman chosen by districts and
n the present House two Of the five are Loco Focos
IN The first district Hiland Hall, Wing, is candi-
date Tor reelection, and will doubtless succeed Dan
ii Kellogg i the Loco Foco candidate.
In the second district William Sladc the present
member i candidate for re election His opponent
= Charles Lnsley. Mr. Sade sure Of reelection
W the third district Horace Everett the present
member i the Wing candidate, and will easily beat
ms opponent Truman B. Ransom.
~ thc fourth district S}S, John Smith the present
Loco toco member was elected on account of diyi-
son ~ the Wing ranks On the first trial there was
40 choice the Wings having two candidates. At the
second lrla there effort made the part of the
heS single candidate was agreed upon but he
"ecilh'd only few days before the election when
lh're was no time to nominate another The Wing
No'e was consequently small, and was principally given
70 M, Allen THIS year the Wings are united on
one candidate Augustus Young, Mr. Smith is the
Loco Foco canddate--,he result is doubtful The dis
trct comprises the five northwestern counties and was
The scene Of the Patriot movements in 1867 In
1885, Smith was supported by the Patriots and TO
hcr influence probably owed his election. Whether
'hr Loco Focos will derive any aid from them now,
NJ have not the means Of Knowing but We see that
gc1 pains taken to circulate Nick enzies letter TO
~ old associates in the frontier counties of Vermont
and in New York also
nc NTH district is represented by Isaac Flotcb
or, Loco, who Is candidate Tor re- election Tbc
Wing candidate is John Maltocks Tho corn,;os
comprising this district gave Harrison about 900
majority in 1886.
The last Legislature was Wing in both branches
MAINE EtEcrloN-Thc election takes place Sep
'rmher 18th. Besides State officers and members Of
iic Legislature, eight members Of Congress are to he
'hoscn. The nominees thus far announced arc a.
follows
"Itcfo Uhigs Lore Focos
Daniel C'oodcnow, Nathan Clifford,
Albert Smith
Benjamin Randall Joseph Sewall
George Evans, John Hubbard
Iadoc Long ~ S Lttefeld
a Kingsberry Alfred Marshall.
Joseph = Noyes, Joshua A, Lowell
49, Hannibal Hamn.
~ 'e'esauon from Maine in the present Congress
'ouP''ses two Wings and six Van Buren, men.
" Is not true as stated IN some of the 'papers Tint
''''is Brown and Slrangcs resignation has been
"'urncd to them
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-10-08
TODD'S PATENT
Feather RenOVatOr.

'NHE subscriber having purchased the ex.
Il elusive right to use Todd's Patent Steam
Feather Renavator, in this and several other
counties in Virginia, has had a machine built
and put in operation by Mr.. George d. Lam
caster, in the house where said Lancaster
now resides. BY the operation of this mo
chine, old Feathers that have been in use for
more than 20 years, are completely clcansed
(without iniury,) from every thing like dust,
moth, or unpleasant odour.an are so entirely
renovated and enlvencd that they assume the
appearance of new feathers, and are increased
in bulk at least one-third, so that three beds
equally large may be made out of the feathers
that two contained previous to renovating
them.-By the use Of this machine the un-
pleasant odour that attaches to new feathers is
entirely corrected without injuring them in
the slightest degree.
Persons DESTROYS Of having their feathers
cleanscd and rendered pure and wholesome,
will please call on Mr.. George ID. Lancaster,
who will at all times be ready to perform the
operation on the shortest notice and in the
most perfect manner.
81 SO for bed weighing 80 lbs. or less,
and cents per lb. for all over 30 lbs.
l.. l.. STEW ENSON.
Staunton, August l3.