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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

NJ Aierandre Tanemare's system Of Exchanges
Among the precious few good things done by the late
session of Congress resolution passed by both
Houses, authorizing the exchange of public books and
documents for foreign publications, &c.
The following is copy of the resolution
Resolred blythe Senate and House Of Representatives.
Of tie United States Of America in Congress assem-
bied
|. That the Librarian under the supervision of the
Committee on the Library, be authorized to exchange
such duplicates may be in the Library, for other
books works.
2 That he be authorized, in the same way, TO
change documents
3 That hereafter fifty additional copies of each
volume of documents printed by order OF either House
be printed and bound for the purpose Of exchange in
foreign countries.
In accordance with the above resolution the Liba-
ran Of Congress has already selected such publications
suitable for exchange in the public Library and
the President and several members Of the Cabinet have
contributed specimens from their several departments
The corporation Of the city have also presented Mr..
Vattemare set of the laws and ordinances, &c of
the city So that the philanthropic Frenchman will
take with him from the capital of the Union not only
the cordial wishes for his of all men of both
parties but about 1000 volumes of various publica-
tons for exchange
We learn that the King Of Bavaria has recently
dispatched the celebrated naturalist, Dr. Charles
Frederic dc Mar,ius, into England and France, for
the purpose of negotiating with the Governments OF
those countries for exchange of duplicates
of the books and prints existing in their public Libra
es against those Of the great collection in the Bava
ran capital The system of Mons. Vattemare is in
successful operation in nearly all the countries of Eu
| rope,
The following letter from Mr.. Wise to Mr. Waite
mare has been handed us for publication
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, July 10, 1910,
| Dear Sir-l thank you for the copy Of your letter
to the Madisonian of the 18th June 1910 1t affords
me the opportunity of expressing fully my graft
tudc for your truly original and grand conception o
introducing the nations of the earth to each other b,
the right hands of their arts sciences discoveries
rioses products of labor and lands, and thus uniting
them by g exchange ofeourtesy well as o." spe
cimens" which will not only distribute and equaliz,
the blessings of peace to all mankind but guard then
much from the curses of War
delight in plan which promises the opportunit,
to this young republican nation of displaying he
charms, gifts and graccs to Europe where her riches
and beauties and powers not known and wher,
she cannot, without throwing away her modesty
claim her own--too often attributed TO her English
mother because of nearly the same language, laws
and religion.
will be another instance added TO the many in which
of France has proved himself benefactor TO the
| United States of America
HENRY A. WISE.
Alexandra Vatemare, Washington City
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ADMISSIONS OF THE ENEMY.

The Secretary of State, in his letter TO the Fe-
deral Loco-ioco Convention recently held at
Mllledgeville, the metropolis of his own State,
gives, en- PEASANT, slap in the chops to KEN
DALI, BLAIR, and the rest of the miserable scrib-
blers, who, without possessing any character
themselves, are busily engaged in traducing Ge-
neral HARRISON Mr. FORSYTH alludes to his
"long acquaintance with General HARRISON, !"
and their "knd personal intercourse for many
years = and ntimates that it would be an "of
fence" to that acquaintance and intercourse, if
ne were 10 call in question his General Har-
rlson's) ABILITY, or his DISPOSITION TO PROMOTE
THE HONOR AND PROSPERITY OF HIS COUNTRY, ac-
cording TO the principles and opinions that have
governed his political life" 1t was undoubtedly
owing to the fact that the Secretary of State re
fused to belle the history of the country and to
falsify the results of his own personal knowledge
and observation in regard to General HARRISON
that the Globe, while noticing, with plaudits, the
course Of the Georgia Federal Loco foco Sena-
tors and Representatives, and Others who are
active in pushing the cause Of the Admnistra-
ton in that State, omitted any reference to Mr..
Forsyth.
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APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE.
rHp DISTRICT JUDGE OF NEW JERSEY

THD DISTRICT JUDGE OF NEW JERSEY.
The standard Of qualification for Office under
the present Administration has become so low,
that scarcely any appointment which the Presi-
dent may think fit to make can excite surprise,
how much soever it may be deplored by all who
desire to see the dignity of the Government
maintained, and the interests Of the public pro-
noted When we find notorious detaulters con-
tnued in office, and reappointed, we need not
wonder that Mr.. Van Buren, is not to be re-
strained from comforting post of profit upon
political partisan by such trihing circumstance
as incapacity for The duties Of the station.
The appointment of Mr. Mahlon Dickerson to
the office of District Judge of New Jersey has
ANNOYED and Disguised some Of the Presidents
friends great deal more than il has surprised
any of his opponents. There was a number
of applicants, among them G. d. Wall, p. ID.
Vroom, l.. Kirkpatrick, ] S. Green J. M Moore,
l.. q. c. Elmer, and r. p Thompson. Some
Of these gentlemen are lawyers of great ability
and cminence Mr. Dickerson never obtained any
degree Of reputation as a lawyer in his best days,
and for the last twenty FIVE years, probably, has
seldom opened law book, or engaged in the
business of the profession But what of that
Mr. Van Buren, had his own purposes to serve
and the disadvantage to the people resulting
from the incompetency of the district Judge is
their loss, not his. The Nep York Times
says il can be proved that Mr. Dickerson made
the reversion of the district judgeship the cond-
ton Of his retirement from the Navy Depart
ment. Thus il is that the interests of the pub
lie are bartered and sold by the Spoilsmen
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PRESENTS TO THE IMAuM OF MUscAT

4 i 4 =
The ship Sultance which brought out the presents
from the Imaum of Muscat to the President willeaye
New York very on her return home. She has
been ref,ed at the Navy Yard at the expense of the
United States, and will carry out some valuable pre-
sents to the lmaum One Of these is beautiful barge
built under the inspection of J. R. Livingston, Navy
Agent of which the Evening Post gives the following
account.
1t is of beautiful proportions and is fitted up with
perfect good taste The seats cushioned with blue
silk, the bottom is lined with the finest Brussels
pcting, and the awning which shades il, is Of white
linen without and blue silk within Blue silk curtains
with blue and white frnges, depend from the avn
ing, and there also curtains which may be drawn
around the seats intended for the Imaum and his
household, separating them from the in front
and the helmsman behind The boat is edged with
silver plated metal, and the supporters of the awning
metallic also, and are plated The exterior is
painted white, and for smoothness and lustre is like
enamel; and the helm is Of peculiarly elegant form
The length Of this barge is 81 feet and the breadth
four feet eight inches The builders are w & J
Croius and the uphosterer Daniel Ferguson of this
city"
Among the presents some splendid mirrors made
by order of President Van Buren,. Two Of them ar.
100 inches by 70; the largest, we understand, tina
have been made in this country The frame and or
naments are Of superior workmanship Besides these
there twenty four others of the following dmen
sions Six, IS by &C. two, Is by 30 six, % by ID
and six, 10 by ID
The Commercial Advertiser says
eve learn that the President has directed speci
to be sent of every species of arms and othe
military weapons including not only those in autho
rized use in the army, but repeating guns, rifles
pistols Sc and every description of swords in use b,
officers of different grades artilleries Dragons &c
All, we presume, to be of the most finished AM
perfect workmanship Colts patent rifles and pistols
are of course included.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

Mr.. KENDALL is laborng most strenuously 70 pro
duce an impression that he is daily going through I'M
mense toll, and mourning numberless hazards land
Is IN danger OF becoming martyr in the cause OF inc
Administration In his first circular after taking
charge Of the Extra Globe he dwelt with great stress,
on the alright OF his children at the firing OF cannon
ny the OPPOSITION come joyous occasion--and az
tectedly pretended that the roar Of artillery was de-
signed specially TO insult him-of whom no one ever
thought, but with feelings Of contempt He has m
dus'nously endeayored by means Of correspondence
win different newspapers in his favor, TO keep up
the idea that the cause Of the Administration
rests on hts shoulders and that he is principal
object OF attack on that account His habit Of
putting himself has long been notorious. But Of
his most impuden tricks is the fabrication Of let
ter threatening him for having abused the Buckeye
Blacksmith We have not doubt that this missive
was manufactured for the purpose Of exciting sympa-
thy towards Mr., Fosyth's iop. fsiioup
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THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN TICKET.

!. Uhen long train Of abuses and usarpa-
lions, pursuing Invariably The same object,
erinces design 10 reduce as under absolute
despotism, IL is our right, ii is our dnty, 10
hroio of such government; and 10 proride neic
guards for our future security" Thomas JEFF
ierson.
As long as the leaders of The Roman armies
mere taken from The plough 10 The plough they
were lgiiiiRg 10 return.-W H. Harrison.
Union and concert Of action are mol nom 10
be anticipated According 10 the present state
Of things no friend Of The administration can
hope for an election by the peopie,-.Iohn For
syth, May s, 1910.
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FLEcTIoNEERING ARTICLES.

Ihe Federal Loco presses having real changes in
the iavor TO exult over are compelled to fabrcate
stories about men going from the Opposition
ranks to the support Of Mr.. Van Buren,. A fragrant
example Of this systematic fabrication Is paragraph
headed More Renuncations" which has been circu-
lated lar and wide by the Government presses, copied
from the Michigan Times, one Of the organs Of
Van Burenism, stating that Thomas c. Love- a
prominent Wing of Buffalo, and formerly member of
Congress, has come out for Van Buren," &c
When we first saw this statement, we felt convinc-
ed from the pure and elevated character of Mr. Love-
and his firm bold and patriotic course in Congress
against The spoilsmen and expermenters that il
mere invention of the enemy But the matter is
put to rest by Mr. Love himself in letter published
In the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser. He says
In reading the article alluded TO- could not
tanly suppress my indignation that any protesting
acquaintance with me my character, should so en-
irey nisrepresent my feelings and opinions, which
have been at all times openly and enthusiastically ex
pressed both in season and out of season And now
say that II live and am able TO go be carried to
the polls shall vote for Gen Harrison, and from this
time till the election is do all that in my power
To do, TO ensure the election of the Farmer of North
Bend to the Office of President of these United States
And that at no time since his brought be-
fore the American People III 1886 have entertained
or on any occasion, expressed different opinion.
There was time when many of our political asso-
ciates deemed il advisable to bring forward Gen Scott
or Mr. Clay, the Wing candidate for the Presiden
cy. Against such measure, | from first to last pro
tested, insisting that Gen. Harrison not only the
strongest man that could be selected-but in the pre-
sent condition Of the country altogether the best man
for the Office
then said and now repeat, that there is no man
living that has often periled his life for the
honor Of his country and the security of her citizens
as William Henry Harrison and none more deserving
the lasting gratitude of his countrymen.
speak from my own knowledge of the high estima-
ton in which his services held by the Democracy
Of the country during the most gloomy period of the
last war
In another letter, Mr.. Love declares " If there be
any on the Northern or Western frontier of this
State, opposed to the election of Gen HARRISON they
will not be found among those who serving their
country during the campaigns of 1919, and IA, and
who felt cated at the success and mortified the de-
feat of the American arms I"
We friends against giving any credit TO
the stories Of the Federal Loco-focos Their boosted
changes are probably all of piece with the con-
version Of Mr. Love
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The Loco.foco Federal Convention al Syracuse was
complete failure After the most indefatgable drum
ming and drsgoonng and all the aid of rail roads the
whole number counted fell short OF one housdnd--
The remarks of Mr. Porter who attempted to be witty
on the subject OF the Harrison mania had too much
truth in them the reluctance OF the people on this
and other occasions 10 turn out for Van Burcn too
clearly shows,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

II is with sincere regret hear of the continued
illness of the wife of Gen. Harrison Within few
years his cup Of domestic affection has been drained
the dregs-the loss Of two sons and believe Sc
veral others of his near kindred He has for these
private gres consolation in the cheering voice of
his countrymen calling him forth from his retirement
for the highest honors Of the nation
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LOUISIANA Election.
THE LEGIsLATuRE.

The Legislature Of Louisiana is composed Of II
Senators, and SO Representatives. The following is
table Of the result Of the present election
giving the loco iocos all they claim Three Harrison
majority joint ballot If not more, may be relied
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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We commend Mr. Bells letter to the attention of
Messrs. Polk and Grundy, Of Tennessee. They will
perceive that they not in 1889, to have their
own way in that noble State Mr. Bell, in the bold
and independent spirit of enlightened freeman will
meet them face to face and step by step,
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LETTER FROM MR.. BELL, OF TENN

Mr. ALLEY-I enclose a copy of letter written a
few days ago to the Wing Central Committee OF
Washington county, Tenn, and request that you will
do me the favor to publish it in your next number of
the Madisonian Through this channel ii will be
more apt to meet the eyes of the gentlemen concerned
than any other which is accessible to me.
Your ob't servant,
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ONE TERM

In letter to John Adams dated 18th of November
1887 Mr. Jefferson said
Z. wish at the end of four years, they had made
him (the Presidcnt INELIGIBLE a SECOND TIME
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3 Wing mai. on joint ballot.

owing maj. on joint ballot
LousiANA.-The New Orleans Courier ". b. }
of the 18th, gives that Winn Loco foco) is
elected to Congress in the Sd District by majority of
II OF ~. Doubtful
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MoHE HELP.-The Pittsburg Saturday Evening
Visiter" hitherto neutral journal has unfured the
banner of Harrison and Reform, and entered the po
litical field in earnest
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

ESouon aup The Central Tppecanoe Club Of
Illinois, have recorded the of SEVEN THouskSn
voters in that State who have renowned Van Blu
rcnsm and are now the advocates Of Tip and Ty
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Your obd't, serv't,
JNO. BELL
SAMUEL GREER, Esq
Chairman, SC

gT We learn thatlMrs. L. II Sgourney, Of Hart
ford takes her departure for England in the Liverpool
packet ship Europe, Capt Marshall, 10 sail LIST Of
August
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

Jones Rirers (Harrison) Is a candidate for Con
gress in the 18th District Of Tennessee m place Of
Hon Jno w Crockett, who dcclines.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

Isaac HUI has accepted the office of Subtreasurer
General for New England and arrived in Boston to
enter upon his duties
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Alexandra Vattemare, Washington City

We take the first opportunity to correct an crrone-
Gus statement made in our last paper in reference
the release OF Mr. Bynum from arrest The error
consisted in stating that Mr. Bynum discharged
on the ground of pririlege when be was in fact re-
leased on the merits of the case We were led into
the by the representations Of several individuals
and common report, and it is due to Mr.. Bynum, to
ourselves and our readers, that we should make the
correction public the erroneous and unjust
imputation Perhaps cannot better this pur-
pose than by publishing the following letter, which
we do with pleasure for which we are indebted to Mr.
Bynum's counsel
THE HON. JESSE A. BYNUM
Mr., ALLEN regret to have in your paper of
this morning paragraph stating that the Hon Jesse
A Bynum, of North Carolina had been arrested on a
charge of spindling, and had been discharged on
the ground of privilege" Having been the Counsel
of Mr. Bynum ON the occasion referred to, feel il in
cumhent me to correct your statement in his alb
sence from this place.
There a complaint made against Mr. Bynum,
who promptly met the charge. No plea of privi-
lege" interposed either by himself his Counsel
nor such thing heard or thought of The facts
inquired into by the Justice and Mr. Bynum
discharged as presume, because in the opinion
of the inquiring Justice, there proba-
BILE made out against him There had been va
rious rumors and statements OF this case made for
sometime calculated to produce very unfayorable
impression against Mr. Bynum Upon the develop
ment of the real facts of the case have hesita-
ton in declaring, that Mr. Bynum stood perfectly ac-
quilted Of any improper conduct, in my opinion, Ia
making this declaration have object TO crafty as
the professional connexion between that gentleman
and myself has ceased do il only to correct error
and enable you to render him justice before the public
which feel satisfied it will afford you pleasure TO do
Yours respectfully
WIN l. BRENT
Washington City, 18Th Juiy 1910
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

aT We arc informed that the Commissioner of the
Land Office, is exceedingly engaged in the arduous
duties of ranking Extra Globes, and other Federal
Loco Foco documents, and sending them among the
people in great numbers We hear it said also, that
the same dutiful gentleman among the number of his
choice documents, sends off two one Of which is TO
prove Gen. Harrison aboltionst and the other TO
show that he is in favor Of selling white men into
slavery, and, TO cap the climax, that he employs a
negro TO superscribc them. Can this be so
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-28

Fanny Elssler is dancing before crowded houses in
Baltimore
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JauIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

4 - establishment ~ miles from Alexandria b.
7, AMI 81 from fredericksburg, is again open for
fccpuen q company and will be conducted with
Fenergy than ever Every thing within our reach
4 done 70 make the quests more comfortable than
Plore AZ thc 6nr a well as in the dining and bed
"a te Rdhing Establishment win be- complete
Pyipg tue mther5 with hot and cold free stone
Eipa ur ~alcr at pleasure The lovers of music
~ ING band unsurpassed
.xs TIC iuc 70 Tie Public, as well as ourselves, to
~ virtue q the waters have been strkingly ex-
~ IN several other cases of dropsy this Spring
sn 50 as 10 have confirmed in the minds ofmany,
noI that an almost nfallihle remedy for that
Pe disease y here afforded
better 70 accommodate the Public arrange
'aNt necn lhade TOR keeping the establishment
'tiols year The charge for board, from the
oe'ohcrio W June viii be barely sufficient
'p' aIdhGnaI expense, Ss3 per week an du-
'N'sn 81 June and from 9th September $40
S'o pai month 90 for two months and
Z commencing 9th June and ending LIST
GrmglMs than 10 cents per day to those
W Wh'lc~cason Boardper day -. Meals
w - cents Children under twelve years
~ ''otdserynts halfprce white servants
uilns Prrc Horses 50 cents per day
LYNN stages Will run from Alexandra and
sppfg after st July they will run daily
Y, ,'oef IS superintendent, with the approval
rslac9l ofthc company, (Mr Jones Green
~ the services of such assistants as entitle
llal general satisfaction will he given
DANIEL WARD.
VOWEL" The Quiet Husband . by Miss
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The Commercial Advertiser saws
THE FINE ARTS

The attention of citizens and subscribers gene
rally earnestly called to the objects Of the apollo
Association for the promotion of the fine arts in the
United States established in the city of New York
This association is modelled upon the Royal Institution
Of Edinburgh, and is designed to advance the growth
of the fine arts, and disseminate taste for them
through our republic, by annual distribution of
paintings cngravngs lectures on art, &c, amongst
its members. These to he purchased with the
fund made up by the subscriptions of the members,
who are enrolled such by the annual payment of
five dollars. The paintings thus purchased to be
distributed by lot after each annual exhibition, among
the members and to insure satisfaction ALL besides
the chance of getting valuable painting, each
Der will receive copy of fine original engraving 10
be published annually by the association from one Of
their selected paintings,
The noble design of this association will AT be
seen by every mind interested in the progress of the
arts The impulse its prototype gave to the public
taste in Scotland, and the benefits il conferred upon
host of neglected artists felt once and caused
to be received into general favor and support We
hope similar encouragement will smile upon the
Apollo ASSOCIATION Besides the qualification arising
from the fact that each subscription goes towards pro-
noting the arts, the annual engraving will be fully
equal in value to the subscription price
The engraving in progress and to be distributed
in October next is said to be from fine and truly
national painting, representing the wellknown inter-
view between GENERAL MARION and British officer
in the humble tent of the former 1t to be engraved
by Sartain of Philadelphia and will be, we believe
in size sixteen by twenty inches
1t may be interesting to add, proof of the
ragemcnt given to artists by this association that
at the last years exhibition nearly ONE THOUSAND
sent to the artists the District of Columbia
The Secretary of the association, Mr. HFRRNe, of
New York is now in Washington for the purpose of
obtaining subscribers, and may be found at Gatsbys
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Exchange on England at New York" per cent