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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-26

GSEAr FIRE IN SALEM.-There was destructive
FIRE at salem, Washington County, on Friday night.
past eight o'clock, FIRE broke out In the stable con-
neeted with the Salem Hotel and spread with dread
u fury, consuming the hotel and all Of the ont build
church. Boallac * Fesscnden owned the hotel
The dwellings Of Mr. Lambert, MIR. Seymour, Jas
A. Mcfarland, Elizabeth Proud6t-in al s. There
IN the stables - IS horses One Of the sta 70
agents or owners told me that they saved only four
OF the horses. The property destroyed IL immense
the village in ruins-the streets were filed with
furniture, and the people are all in confasion IL
believed TO be the work of an incspdisrv
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-26

Nationals FOR NEW DicrIoNARr-To be
printed before the lection for the Of all
voters and inspectors Of elections
Laying pipe in any ,card-(uoun neuter) Voting in
every ward.
IN old hdnd.-(n. M A scoundrel, young in
years, but old in iniquity.
Ballot Dor tcatchUs.-(n. n.y. Illegal voters i'm
ported from philadelphia.
Necessary election expenses, Money to hire ras-
Gals 10 vote illegally
Tobacco Inspeetor,-One who brings illegal vet.
ers from a neighbouring city.
n good man, "A hardened villsn, who will swear
in illegal vote at every ward poll
Do nofremembsr,-A phrase applied to all things
which IL is absolutely necessary to safety, should
he forgotten.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
FREEDOM OF ELECTIONS.

The mendacity of the official journal grows more
and more outrageous Speaking Of the great measure
Of Mr. Bell now under consideration in the House
it says:
This measure, for which the Opposition could
muster only fire rotes in the Senate, again pressed
into service by them to hang speeches upon simply
stave off the Independent Treasury bill"
What will the public say to the falsifer when we
them that this bill has nerer been before the
Senate at all that it originally presented to the
House by Mr. Bell at the present session, and is yet
only in the intiatory stage!
Equally untrue is the other charge Mr. GENTRY,
who had the floor when the subject was taken up on
Tuesday, would have cheerfully yielded his privilege
to the Chairman Of the Committee of Ways and
Means. But, the truth is, Mr.. BRowN, of Tennes
see, was brimfu of speech which he most anx-
isus to deliver: and the staving off, was from the
administration men, to give their comrade an oppor-
tunity ofconsumng considerable portion Of ttuo days
on partizan harangue
The Loco foco ederaliss moved the previous ques-
ton on Mr.. Bells bill at about half past S o'clock
yesterday, and rejected the bill, after which they
brought up their federal Subtreasury.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21

THE EXCITEMENT OF COMPOsTTION.'
Post Masters, Mail Contractors, sub-Tcasu-
rers, attention the whoIcill Down with your
dust--Amos Kendall wants money and must
have Il.
The following is the Ex-Postmaster Generals
first movement for the benefit of his health.
Twenty thousand copies Of the following pre-
cious confidential letter, are at this moment pre-
pairing for the mails. Amos calls upon all the
office-holders to help him put down (" the daring
efforts now making" by the people " to conquer
those who are in possession Of the Treasury.
Il will be seen that he says if you can't spare a
dollar, send half dollar. If this appeal does
not enable Mr. Kendall and his federal Loco
foco conspirators TO put down the daring efforts
now making BY the people, we advise him to
take commission under General Poinsett, and
call out the standing army-and If the people
won't give way before the 100000 militia men,
then bring out the blood hounds and "let slip
the dogs of war;
WAsHINoroN May Goth, 1870
MY DEAR Sin,
Having embarked, with consciousness of right
and hearty good WILL in the defence Of the admins
tration OF which have formed part, earnestly in
woke your assistance in rendering my efforts effective
by disseminating the incosed address and obtaining
subscribers to the Extra Globe throughout your re-
gion Of country.
Every Farmer, Mechanic and Workingman should
have one; and if they cannot well spare dollar
cach two or should unite together to take
Stimulated by an enthusiastic devotion to the pure
principles ofDemocracy and by the daring efforts
making to conquer them and extinguish forever the
beacon-light which beloved country is holding up
to mankind shall endcavor to take care that the
true-hearted men who may aid me in reaching the
minds Of an honest people, shall have to
pent their exertions.
Your friend and fellow-citizen,
AMOS KENDALL.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
"WEDNESDAY, May 90,

The SPEAKER proceeded to call on the States for
reports from Committees
PRE-EMPTIoN BILL.
The Committee on Public Lands reported the bill
from the Senate continuing for years longer the
act granting presumption rights to actual settlers
the public lands
Mr.. LINCOLN moved 10 refer the bill TO the
Committee Of the Whole on the state Of the Union.
A debate of considerable animation upon the
question of commitment. II commended that by
the rules Of the House the bill must go TO the Com
mittee of the Whole as matter Of course since IL
provides for making appropriations Of the National
property.
Several members opposed this view, and urged that
the measure should be placed on the calendar
for action in its order.
After the discussion had proceeded for some time in
rather desutory manner, motion was made 10 Law
the whole subject on the table.
A call Of tho House was ordered and before Tho
proceedings under it were finished the hour had or .
pred, and the Speaker announced the orders OF the
day.
INTERFERENCE OF rEDEAL orrlcE-HoLDrRs IN
ELECTIONS.
The House then resumed the consideration III m.
bill TO secure the freedom Of elections
Mr.. BROWN, Of Tennessee resumed the thread
Of the remarks which he began yesterday He went
az Enormously against the bill as VAN BunEs Brs.
TON, GRuspY and other Federal Loco-focos went q,
its principles when they were out Of Office and want.
ed to get into power
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
THE SUB-TREASURY BILL.

The Federal Loco Foco members and their Or
gan the Globe, affect great Indignation, because
three or four attempts to get up the SuB-rREA-
suRy BILL, within the last few days, have been
successfully rejected. After prosttuting one
half of the whole term of this session to the
base purpose of accomplishing the outrage on
the State of New Jersey, and on the Constitu-
ton of the United States after consuming
weeks in violent partisan harrangues against the
Opposition candidate for the Presidency after
wasting time in fruitless debates of all kinds
they now in the sixth month of the session, ask
that their pernicious Sub-treasury system should
be taken up, to the e.rciusion Of all the iegiti-
mate business of the House, This modest re-
quest was first presented on Friday last and re-
peaed on the following Saturday. These two
days, ii is well known, are set apart for the con-
Slderaton of Private Bills. They are the only
days upon which the numerous individuals who
have the most equitable claims against the Go
Vernment, can have the slightest chance of OBJ
tanning justice-for they ask no favor-nothing
on stern, and, in most cases, long and vexa-
uously delayed Justice. The Federal Loco
focos would still further postpone the claims.
y order TO consider pestiferous scheme of their
own which, from very fear, they dared not call
up before the spring elections. And the Repub-
means OF the House are abused and calumniated
because they would not sacrifice the rights of n
"rge deserving, and suffering class of the Pen
P'e IN order TO let the Office holders have their
own way! This is characteristic of Van Blu
'Vn''m The distress of the peopIe-the de-
'nands OF justice, and the good faith of Con.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21

not suspend the operation or passage Of the resolution
fhs SPEAKER said that, under the practice Of
preceding Speakers, II would suspend the operation Of
Mr., LEWIS WILLIAMS moved call of the
House and asked the yeas and nays, which were or
dered and being taken, were yeas ", nays a.
30 the call was refused.
Mr.. SMITH, of Indiana, in view Of the decision
Just made by the Speaker withdrew his motion to lay
the motion to reconsider ON the table and moved the
previous question on the latter motion
The demand was seconded, and the main question
was ordered, and being taken decided in the ne
gative--Yeas 80, nays 80.
SO the vote Of yesterday was NOT reconsdered-
The joint resolution from the Senate directing the
appointment Of joint committee on Messrs. Clarke
FORCES contract, was taken up, read twice and was
subsequently read third time, and passed.
And, on motion of Mr.. EVANS, the committee on
the part of this House was ordered to consist of five
members.
The bill explanatory of the New York fire bill
(Which had been taken from under the consideration
OF the House yesterday by the failure to sustain the
demand Of the previous question: again coming up
in its order, and the question being on the motion
made by Mr.. Petrikin for recommitment to the Com
mittee on Commerce
Mr. PETRIKIN modified his motion so as to re-
commit the bill to the Committee of Claims, and
moved the previous question; which was seconded
And the main question ordered TO be TAKEN
which main question was on the final passage Of the
bill
Mr. PETRIKIN asked the yeas and nays on the
main question, which ordered and, being taken
were, Yeas 80, nays 50.
So the bill was rejected.
Mr. GRIFFIN then moved reconsideration of
the vote by which the bill was rejected.
Mr.. HUBBARD demanded the previous question /;
which was seconded.
And the main question was ordered to be taken.
Mr. HUBBARD asked the yeas and nays which
were ordered; and being taken, were Yeas 70,
nays 96.
So the vote not reconsidered
Mr.. HENRY presented the petition Of number Of
the citizens of Beaver County Pennsylvania praying
for high protective tariff all articles manufactured
in the United States.
On motion, referred to the Committee Manu-
factures
Also the petition Of Ebenezer Byers, Of Mercer
County, Pennsylvania, soldier of the Revolution
and Indian wars, praying for pension.
On motion, referred to the Committee on Revolu-
tionary Pensions.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
UNITED STATES SENATE.

"WEDNESDAY, May ~.
The Senate was without quorum for half an
hour; and there was an exceedingly thin attendance
during the whole day; owing probably, TO the ex-
IRENE inclemency of the weather
The miscellaneous proceedings Of the morning
were without interest
A resolution was reported, from the Committee on
the Library, authorizing the distribution Of tho "D-
gest of Patents"
The bill for the benefit Of James and William
Crooks occupied the remainder Of the time until one
o'clock.
UNIFORM BANKRUPT BILL.
Mr. DIXON, Of Rhode Island made an exceed.
ngly lucid and forcibe speech in support of the bill
reported by the majority of the Judiciary Committee
and against the substitute proposed by Mr. Wall,
which proposes to bring within the operation Of the
Bankrupt systemthc banks and other corporations Of
the States.
After few remarks from Mr.. NORvELL, the
Senate went into Executive session. and soon after
adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
UNITED STATES SENATE.

TUESDAY, May ~, loiV
After the presentation of few petitions memorials,
&c the Senate proceeded to consider the bill to pro-
vide for satisfying outstanding claims to bounty lands
for military services in the late war with Great Bri
tain, and for other purposes.
This bill was debated until one o'clock, when it
laid aside for the purpose Of taking up the special
order
SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY.
The Senate again proceeded to consider the bill to
establish uniform system Of bankruptcy throughout
the United States. The question being on Mr. Wallis
substitute for the bill
Mr. STRANGE having stated that he differed in
his views on this subject from all the rest of the
mittce proceeded to exhibit and illustrate them
large and was understood to to the conclusion
that the subject involved in very great if not in
surmountablc difficulties that the same objections
which went against bringing such law to hear upon
hanks and other State corporations went with equal
force and cearness against its application to ndivdu
ais; and that, if any included all ought to be
included.
Mr. NORVELL having signifed his desire to speak
briefly on the subject
The bill, by consent was laid over till tomorrow
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
City Nrms.
THE MAYORAI.Ty

Agreeably to the request of the Wing voters
of the Third Ward, general and very numer-
Gus meeting of the Wing voters of the CITY al
large assembled at the American Theatre, on
Louisiana Avenue, on Monday evening, 18th
instant. The meeting was organized by appoint
ing SAMUEL II. SMITH, Of the First Ward,
Chairman, and WIN. A. BRADLEY, of the Third
Ward, Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. J. G. Hardness,
Resoired, That simultaneous meetings of the WING
voters of the several wards be held on MONDAY next
25th instant al seven and half O'Clock p M, foi the
purpose of asceraning the sentiments of the voters
on the subject Of fit candidate for the Office Of Mayor
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21


Messrs w. r King & Co, in their address to their
friends in Alabama, admit that they sent off bushels
of " books, pamphlets documents, essays, speeches,
&c. Sec their address accompanying the Secret Cir
cuar p. 2
Now we beg leave to adopt and turn against its au-
thors the language which the Loco foco federal mem
bcrs ofthe New York Legislature have hypocriticaly
used in their address to the people of that State against
the Republican opposition
What spectacle is here presented by the admins
tration party in Congress Instead of being the ho-
nest and faithful representatives of the people devoted
to the duty Of making the necessary laws for their
country they have converted themselves into priri-
legged committee Of eiectioneerers By obstructnp
the public business voting jobs to their printers and
potracng the session of Congress they get out Of the
Treasury the means TO print buy their cectoncer
ing papers, and by abuse of the franking privilege
and violations Of the law they make the Post Office
Department convey them, without charge to the cx-
trcmcs of the Union. Thus the people arc made tc
pay for the abuse and open violation of their own laws
and institutions, and at the time for the means
of deuson, which intended to induce them to vote
for the little Magician in opposition to the frank and
noble old Hero of Tippecanoc, Fort Meigs and the
Thames
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
THE NEW APPOINTMENTS.

Mr.. Miles, Postmaster General.
Mr.. Cambrelcng Minister TO Russia.
Mr.. Vail, Charge to Spain
Mr.. Rogers, Charge to Sardinia.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21

CHARLES S. BOXER was on Monday last,
elected President of the Girard Bank, at Phila-
delphia, rice Mr., ScHoTT, resigned,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21
THE LAST CARD.

" wish to satisfy the world that NO dssatis-
faction with the President his Administraton--no
DIsTRusT of its MEASURES DEslGNs-had any effect
in determining me 10 prefer private to public life -
Mr. Amos KendaHs Letter
The above extract speaks volumes. When
was Mr.. Kendall ever known 10 leave an Admi-
nstration and retire to private life while there
was any PROJECT of its being sustained by the
people? Why should he think that he would
be suspected Of having left the Administration
for any of the reasons he wished to guard the
''rhole ,corid' against believing. If none OF
those reasons existed in his own mind, what
caused him to think that others might entertain
them? Mr.. Kendall, however, does not ex-
clude the other reason that might also occur to
others. He does not proclaim to the "phole
,rorld" that he does not abandon the fortunes
of sinking ship, because he knows it is going
down. Mr.. Kendall is sagacious. He leaves
the sinking fortunes of this unprincipled ADM
nistration after he has seen and read the hand
writing on the wall. He no longer feels respon.
sbe for it. He is willing, however, to write
ga few hours each day" for the Extra Globe
provided "such number of subscribers shall
be obtained as loiH irarrdnt that step" The
Extra subscription to be forced up is his present
ostensible reward. That subscription will be
drawn from those who are willing to sacrifice
tythe of their salaries this year, for a hope o.
continuing them the next year. The effusions
of the Extra Globe will be the poison of the
serpent desperately emitted in the throes Of
death. We, however, attach less importance t
any thing that Mr.. Kendall may write than tc
the probable fact that his resignation is prelud,
to movement not yet fully developed, which
will prove the last card in the hands of the Ma
gician.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-21

wish to satisfy the WHOLE world that dissatis
faction with the President OF his Administrations
DIsTRusT of its MEASURES or DEsGNs-had any effcc,
in determining me 10 prefer private to public life -
Mr. Amos KendaWs Letter
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
From tho Richmond Wig
BLIFFEL AND BLACK GroRGF

The Boston Liberator (Gsrrison's peper) and the
Charleston Mercury AIR. Caihoun's ,ail) appear to
be IN close league and alliance. They have for
some time been veipg with each other which should
lavish he gnossest abuse upon General Harrison.
Without abaling their violence in any degree to-
wards the old General, they have, by simultaneous
movement, turned Their batteries Upon Mr. Web
sier' Tor his noble speech the Wing Festival at
Alexandria OF course man, not Daniel
Webster could hope 20 survive the assaults Of such
combination. But these two WOO thes are not the
only assailants. Citizen Richie is another honor.
able member Of the triumvraio--a IL biz blows
ogairgt Harison be less heavy they are not dealt
"lth less hearty good will than those Of bis coli
leagues.
Than this combination between Garrison, The
Chariesion Mercury, and the Editor Of the Rich
nond LHqutter nothing more strongly demon
st'a'e the dupliciiy ftheir parry, and the
bic character ~ the cause they sustain. The A60-
ttoat1, the 4yalt.fer, and the--(the Enquirer may
lake Us choice OF Rogue or RoyalisL )--ail pull
ING together ~ love and harmony, in support of 4
common cause All agreeing most lovingly TO dif
ter about me meaas, but concurnng most heartily
N The end! Garrison hold. up Gen Harrison in
Massaehssetts as the champion Of the proslayery
parry, and a. bowlng the knee the dark spirit Of
slavery, His compeers in the South, Richie and
the Mercury, respond il fitting terms, and Witty
the old General, without stunt limitation, as tie
candidate and tool Of The Abolitonists
Can human language express more fully than this
simple fact, the hypecriey and preHigacy Of this
parry!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
Hon. DAsfyt wrnsrrn,

The Bankrup, Bill ought 10 have gop. pari PAS
su With the Sub Treasury. The latter will proba.
by reduce the currency $50 900, 900 more than IL
is already reduced, and consequently the means NJ
dc5t0rs the same amount. Honest ituufortunate
men who are crushed in the extensive destruction
OF hanks, ought to have the benefit OF release
from the legal effect Of their debts, and be permit.
ted fair chance TO pay their debts and save their
families from entire desti,utnn. But our paiernat
loco ioco legislators are willing 10 crush, destroy
and ensisse but they have not the rnsgnabiDity 10
extend any relief or restitution from the conseqqen-
ces Of their acts.
IN 1885, tho banking capital Of the Union was
1891 ,23O,3J Az the romme nc OF the pre-.
sent year it was $3.50, 442. 500 Thus il increased
80 per cent. IN Eve years Il Ia now to b. reduced
10 proportion more rapid OF nearly 25 per cent.
This yfar.
In 1897 predicted tina, The Snbatrrasury po.
Icy would wind up thrds of the banks. It,
own friends now not only admit il, but rejoice 10
see that il Is SO. They have destroyed, and will
continue to destroy all the banks within their con.
troll. Ems l sHa
The amount OF capital employed ii banlts il.ey
have already forced oct Of existence has not beer
car from $4,000 600 Property has fallen In ra-
ITO probably still larger and is destined 10 70 do sn
more than $50 1000, 900 lower. What prospect IL
this - Nadisonson. aa8ffss Ha All
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
THE PURSE AND THE SWOR]

Ata Van Buren celebration Of the 9TH Of July, at
: Bush Hill, Ut which Messrs. Brown and Grun-
~ Of the Senate, were present among others, and
which Is poAishsd IN The Pennsylyanian Of the 9Th
instant, We lind the following toast;
II. The Purse and the Sscord "A In Indspen.
dent Treasury and we'll regulated militis lei the
people bpt keep the prise strings In one hand and
the sro'e u Tho other, and they may bid defiance
TO bank e,is'ocrsey at home, and hreling sod.
cry from abroad"
The eloven foot shows itself Ia this remarkable
expression. Il u one Of the regular tossts of the
day and virtually adults what we have long ap-
pretended, that Il i the desgn OF Mr. Van Buren,
policy 70 unite The purse and the sword. Rightly
interpreted and stripped Of equiyocaiion, the toast
would read thus,
Tire Pnrss and the Swoyd "A Sub Treasury,
md Standing Army OF 900 600 men. let the per.
~ bu, keep the purse H,sngs in one hand and tho
saoord 10 ,hc other. and they may bid defiance to
opposii ion. --Mod.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
From the Petersburg IntsIigencer.
GEN. JACKSON, COL. n. M. JOHNSON
AND THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

In his late disgracetul letier Gen. jackson says,
he never admired General Harrison as military
man."
Now, il will be seen that " Doctors will differ
Colonel Johnson. says, during ths late Var he
General Harrison) Uas longer in astire service
Than any other Generai c6fcerl he ras psrhaps
qttener N action than any Of fAem, and nsver sss-
TUNED a defeat"
Mr.. Richie says, F" re shall be the last to pluck
q iauret from The Uetsfan's Jrop."
Now, which isright, Andrew jackson, Dick John
son, or Tom Richie
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

GRATIFYING ADMISSION. --Aa honest Candidate
We have just learned from source thsf we full.
y rely on, that Judge Saunders, the candidate Of
The Democratic party, for the Gubernatoral chair
Of North CsrolinA admitted, in conversation with
highly respectable citizen Of Chatham county,
that he (tie Judged believed that Mr.. Morshesd,
the Wing esndid.se. would DO elected BY majors
ty of frn thoasaad.
This was capdid on the part Of Judge Saunders,
aud bis estimate Of the majority IL not more than
thousand or two Thousand under what II will scti-
ally be- Newbsra Spectator. gs M
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

A CossoLAroRY REmIslsoEscg lien. Duff
Green, "a his lOth chapter OF the Kendall history,
quotes from the Kentucky Argus of September 20.
1921 then edited by Kendall, violent assault upon
Gen. jackson, for his proceedings In FLORIDA
Amos SAID that the course pursued towards the
Spanish Governor, was a stretch OF authority
NOT certainly uncommon srifh Gen Jackson, but as
inconsistent with the principles 81 free govern
meni, as the absolute DEGREES of a Turkish ,espol.
ism" Kendall was then warm friend Of his ben
eiactor Henry Clay Lgnch Vfrg.