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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-04

THE FIRsr STEAM PAcKET AT Bosrox.--The
City Councils Of Boston, have appointed committee
to give proper reception and welcome the part oil
the city to the proprietor and officers Of the steam
ship Unicorn-the first of the Cunard packets, which
has probably arrived by this time.
The British Queen len New York on Monday with
i03 passengers, and $4,000 in specie. ta
The Mayor Of Baltimore has offered reward Of
one thousand dollars for the apprehension and convic
ton OF the murderer of Thomas III. LoughIin.
coAL-There was shipped from PottsvilIe last
week 1865 tons coal Total this season sc, 90s-
PENNSYLVANIA CANAL ToLLs--The amount Of
tolls received on the public works this year. up to May
10Th, has been follows viz For rail road tolls,
$i3l ,907 A. cts motive power Sl34, 1871 % canal.
$l79, 4S2 GO total $445563 81 The amount last
year To June 1 was $i25,52I.
The Loco-f ocos. who raised such long and dolefu
outcry about the death Of Clley think exceedingly
wrong for the Wings to say word about the muir
der Of LaughIin, the Wing Marshal at Baltimore
duel of his own seeking put perfectly right TO aseas
slnate an officer in Wing procession.
Much complaint is expressed by the friends Of Gov.
Porter in this quarter at the omission Of all allusion
TO the State Administration at the late Town Meet
ing proceedings. The American Sentinel pertinently
remarks We do not profess 10 be veiy knowing
about the future but have opinion that the suf
frages Of Governor Porers friends may all be needed
TO carry the State for Mr.. Van Buren, Philadelphia
Inquirer.
PoIlTIcAL FORGERY ExposEp.--The Dayton
Journal publishes circular marked confidential"
and purporng TO he signed Alfred Kelley which
contains in good language and plausbly put together,
the unpopular sentiments and phrases which attn
buted by the Loco-focos to the Wings. This is
doubtless the work Of some unprincpIed partzan of
the Federal Administration II is a forgery, and IL
Illustrates the desperate TO which that faction
Will, IN their extremity, resort.
THE REBUILDING OF NATcHEz.-Our poor desolated
city, says the Free Trader of the 10TH begins
like bee hive with the clatter of hammers and the
hustle OF repairs and rebuilding Something is being
done to almost every dwelling which can, by any pos
sibllity be repaired. II the dry weather should con
tinue ten days longer considerable part Of popu
laton who remain in the city at that time, will be
sheltered that they will be protected from the rain in
their beds.
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WARDS.

MAYORS OFFICE, Washington, June 3, I8aO
The Commissioners appointed to hold an election
Monday, the first day Of June, A. D. 1910, having
made their returns to me- duly authenticated hereby
publish and make known the following result as a cor
rect return Of the persons duly elected, towit
In the First Ward.--Charlcs w. Goldsborouph,
Alderman; Edmund Hanly, William Easily, and
William Wilson, Councmen
In the Second Uard, Wallace Kirkwood, Alder
man; Lewis Johnson, w w. Stewart, and William
Orme, Councilman.
In the Third Ward.-John ii. Goddard Alder
man; Samuel Bacon, John c.. Hardness, and Joseph
Bryan, Councilmen
In the Fourth Ward.--James Carbery, Alderman ;
William J. Mcdonald, Simon Bassett and John III,
Houston, Councilmen.
IN The Efih Ward-Isaac Clarke, Alderman ;
Samuel Byington, John l.. Maddox, and William s.
Walker, Councilmen.
In the Sirth Ward.-James Marshall Alderman
George II. Fnlmer, Edward w. Clarke and James
Crandle, Councilmen.
Givenunder my hand
PETER FORCE, Mayor
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CsaHORTLY WILL BE PUBLISHED in the
~ Sun London Daily Newspaper, splendid Map
Of China, on a large scale, comprising the Indian
Archipelago, with parts OF Borneo, Sumatra, &c ex-
tending from the Ganges to Pekin, and embracing
Calcutta, Assam Birinah Cochin China Siam, &c.
with the whole line of Seacoast, Bays, Islands, and
Yellow Sea, clearly defined. The Map presents
portion of India, Thibet and the whole of China at
one view.
The Sun of the same day will contain history Of
the Chinese Empire; its Population; Natural Pro
ducts and Pccuiaritics together with an account Of
the origin and progress ofthe Opium Question Also.
the preparations making for prosecuting the war with
China, SC The Map is got up under the superln-
tendcncc of Mr. JAMES WYLD, GeograPher to the
Queen. ,
Copies of this paper will be sent out to the United
States Canada. and the West Indies, by the publish
ers and will be for sale in Washington city at an cx-
IRENE low price by F TAYLOR. limited mum
Der Of copies only will be imported Those wishing
TO secure copies Of what il is promised shall be the
most perfect map extant Of section OF the Gole now
of great and increasing interest will please leave their
names al the advertisers bookstore, Immediately cast
Of Gadsby's Hotel. may %
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THE SUB-TREASURY RUJ

Since the adoption Of the rule by which a ma
jority of the members present may take up any
measure they please, and prevent the Opposition
from bringing up any bill or motion, however
important TO the interests of the people, or ne
cessary to the preservation Of the faith of the
Government, the Federal Loco-focos have had
all their own way in the House. Every thing
is now thrust aside, in order 10 enable them 10
carry their Sub-Treasury Bill. This distin-
gushing measure Of Destructive Administra-
ton is the engrossing subject -Four of the Fe-
dera Loco-focos have spoken upon it, On
Tuesday, Mr. BRocKwAy, of Connecticut, ad-
dressed the Committee of the Whole with great
ability on this pestiferous measure Yesterday,
Mr.. OSBORNE, from the same State. made a
speech also against il, distinguished by powerful
argument, and sound, comprehensive views OF
our true financial policy. He was followed by
Mr.. HUNT Of New York, who opposed this
monstrous scheme of a moneyed despotism with
remarkable Jour and effect Notwithstanding
the thorough examination which this measure
has already received in Congress, and in the
public journals, the discussion continues TO be
exceedingly interesting, from the eminent de-
batting power displayed by the Opposition mem
hers, and the novel and copious illustration
which they are able to give TO the various
topics
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A NEW NICKNAME.

Mr. Van Buren, and his partisans stigmatIze the
friends of the hero Of Tippecanoc and the Thames
British Wings" We aie informed that, at late
celebration of the battle of the Thames, Federal
Loco-foco Office holder being present said in an in
sudng manner addressing himself to a plain looking
man who stood near him, Is this British Wing
celebration 7" Yes, said the old man, eve are the
men who iogged the British, and exposing his manly
bosom, covered with scars he said do you this
was one Of the Wings that in the battle Of the
Thames; where were you at that time z" 1t is need
less to say that the office holder sneaked or not wish
ing to compare notes with the old veteran How does
Mr.. Van Buren, himself compare with General Har.
rison Where was he when the hero of Tippccanoe
was perriling his life in the conflict with Grea,
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THE PEOPLE AFTER FELIX GRUMPY

THE PEOPLE AFTER FELIX GRUMPY
The Cincinnati Republican contains the fol-
lowing call for public meeting, signed by about
seventy of the citizens:
Pubic MEETING.-The undersigned, feeling
in common with their fellow citizens OF Cincin-
natl, indignant at the base SANDER uttered by
Felix Grundy against their venerated country
man, Gen. w. H. Harrison, in speech deliver
ed by him before the Baltimore Van Buren, Con-
vention, and observing that the same was de-
livered in the presence Of Judge Burke, who
was appealed to for its truth, and who has since
failed refused to sanction or to repe the same,
respectfully request meeting Of the citizens OF
Cincinnati at the Court House, on Tuesday
Erening, June Sd, at half-past seren o'clock,
to place the seal Of public condemnation on the
author Of this notorious and nefarious falsehood.
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HARRISON, 94S
The whole number of electoral votes is 295-
necessary 10 choice 49, You will perceive,
then, that Harrison will have 100 votes beyond
the number requisite TO elect him. have given
Mr.. Van Buren, New Hamphire, which, know,
will be a matter Of complaint with our friends
therefor they have determined to make battle
in way TO shake even the granite hills Per
haps ! ought to make similar apology in regard
70 Arkansas. have also given him South Caro-
lima, which will go for him, unless by December,
when the vote is 10 be cast, Mr.. Calhoun should
think the interests Of the country require il to be
given to third man, as heretofore OF the 25
doubtful votes, think Hanison's chance de-
cidedly the best for majority Of them-and if
the tide Of public sentiment continues TO set as
strongly as il has done, Mr.. Van Buren,, BY No
vember next, will scarcely have state he can
call his own
look forward TO the above result with the
most perfect confidence, and with the most
pleasing anticipations. What rebuke will it
be of the attempted usurpation Of all the powers
of this Government, and the practical subversion
Of its fundamental principles! What triumph
ant restoration Of the powers Of Congress, when
freedom Of thought and of action shall be once
more vouchsafed TO the representatives Of the
people and Of the States
Excuse the haste with which have written,
under the pressure Of numerous engagements,
and believe me very truly yours,
NJ p. TALLMADGE.
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A SIGN ERoM OLD FREDERICK

The subjolned communication is taken from
the Frederick Herald Of Saturday. In giving il
place, as sign of the times we NAV mention
that the writer, DIR. John w. Dorsey, is one Of
the oldest and most respectable physicians Of
Frederick county; one who has enjoyed as large
practice in his profession as any physician in
Maryland /; and who has rendered services ~
his country under the lamented Decatur as a
surgeon in the United States Navy.
LIBERTY Town, Md. May 1s, 1910.
To he Editor Of the Frederick Herald:
As the friends of Mr. Fan Buren, in this elec-
ton district have placed my name upon their
Committee to attend the Van Buren, Convention
which is to assemble in Frederick on Monday
the 9Th of June next, feel it incumbent urpn
me TO adopt this mode Of publicly announcing.
that am no longer supporter Of the present
National Administration. II is true that | was
amongst the original friends of General Jackson.
and sustained his administration throughout his
two successive terms that confding in the fair
promises of the present incumbent gave him
my jealous support at the election of 1896 and
have since until a recent period acted in concert
with his political friends in reference to both
State and General Government-but can act
with them no longer.
The measures and policy of Mr.. Van Buren,
have been so disastrous to the general nrosner;tv
VI thC touhuy ehos WIN all preferences OF c0ry
associations and party attachments bearing unon
me, cannot longer render to him nv supnort /
believe that the interests of the people az the
United States require change of rulers and a
one of the people, ] shall exert myself. 60 far as
my humble abilities viii avail, to effect tha,
change. And in turning from the support Of
Mr.. Van Buren, to that Of General VIM. Henry
Harrison, Of Ohio, do il with no reluctant AMI
rit With the distinguished claims of Harrison
have long been familiar. Whether we look
upon his services in the battle field. or in the
councils of the nation, or as minister to \ To-
reign Court. there is perhaps no living man in the
u. States who merits so large share of public
appreciation. The impartial pages Of history have
long since recorded his triumphs and his great
public services, and il would be as useless for me
here to enumerate and applaud them, as il is de-
grading to the partizans Of the present admins
tration to attempt to disparage them in the esti-
nation Of the public The fame Of our Heroes
and Statesmen is the jewel of the people, and
they will preserve il from detriment
That Gen. Harrison will receive that reward
| at the hands Of the people of the United States
which belongs to distinguished merit and grea,
public services, when they are called upon &c
cast their ballots in November next, is the sin
cere wish of
Your obedent servant,
J. W. DORSEY.
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coCOTTiS TACTICS just received for sale by
81 F. TAYLOR Tactics for the Exercises and
Manquvrcs Of the United States Infantry, by MAJOR
General Scott, 3 vols, 1870.
Also Instruction for Field Artillery, Horse ana
r., ,.nsl,,ed from the French and arranged for the
sa,,,;co ~ The United States by Robert Anderson,
Captan in the staff of the United States Army just
published by direction Of the Secretary Of War VOL,
aiso for sale by + Taylor, variety OF works on
Tactics and Drill for Cavalry Artillery lnis "a M, ana
~. MN Naval Science, many Of them imported from
England. ,ho british United Ser
vice Journal,
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choose to venture il on New York, will take il
On the Union--os. IL, as Bardolph says, he will
each. 3t7777
A Democratic Republican State Convention
wli soon be called al the old head quarters al
Syracuse. Il will be held about the Isl Of DC
tober. There viii be Conservative rally on
lore IN the State. The real Democracy will be
lhere, TO take the most efectual measures against
the federal usurpations Of Mr.. Van Buren,. New
ork adheres TO her old Democratic Republican
principles, and will not be driven into the ULTRA
Federalism OF this administration. From the
DAYS Of GEORGE CLINTON TO the present time
she has resisted the encroachments of Executive
power and the usurpations Of the Federal Go
vernment. She viii continue TO resist them,
whelner urged upon her by Martin Van Buren,
or Thomas Richie Ii is no reason because
these gentlemen have abandoned their princi-
pies. and turned Jederdiisfs, that the Demo
cratic Republicans Of New York or Of Virginia
should. follow their example. In New Y ork they
VIII adhere to their old principles, and will as
semble in Convention at Syracuse 10 resist. Fee
deral aggressons, as our forefathers assembled
IN the time OF the Revolution, TO resist the Stamp
Act and the Tea Tax. beg, therefore, you
will dismiss all apprehensions about New York,
and SCI down her AZ votes, as the capital on
thai, think, pretty fair beginning for "log
cabin and hard CIDER candidate. have devoted
myself for the last three years, TO the reform Of
this administrations have enlisted for the war,
and you may rest assured, that shall not stop
till the final battle in November is fought and
won. That accomplished, and HARRISON elect
ca, shall feel that the country is safe, our free
institutions restored to their original purity, and
that we may once more enter upon a train Of
unnterested prosperity. And shall also feel
that can say with much greater propriety than
Mr.. Van Buren, said on another occasion, g II is
glory enough to have served under such chefn
have written much longer letter than in
tended when ! commenced; but, having said
thus much, will add little more, by way Of
giving my estimate Of the Presidential Elcc-
ton. have taken great pains TO get the most
accurate information. have not only consulted
members Of Congress, but have had very ex-
tensive correspondence throughout the Union
My sources Of information may be implicitly re-
lied on--and, ! say to you, with the utmost sin
cerity, that, in my judgment, General HARRI-
SOY will be elected by more triumphant majo-
| rity than General Jackson received in his palm
lest days. In writing to you as a friend, have
not only no motive, but no disposition, to mislead
or exaggerate. ! give my estimates below, on
which place the most implicit reliance, and sin
cerely believe the result will fully justify it.
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CHARLES ELLWOOD,

n Tale by o. A Brownson Editor of the Boston
IN Quarterly in volume, Just published Is TINS
-. A,s,;,ed for Gale by r. TAYLOR
Erop, The authors preface" with these remarks
dismiss this little book 10 its fate ! have taken
much pleasure in its composition have embodied in
i the result Of years Of inquiry and reflection; and
have thought not i'll adapted to the present state OF
the public mind in this community !, deals with inc
perhaps some minds may find it not altogether worth
loss may &c
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HARRISON TRIUMPHANT ALREADY IN
THE METROPOLIS OF THE UNIONt


CITY ELECTION ron MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND COUNCIL.
Monday last was the day, fixed by law for the
election OF Mayor Of this City, 10 serve two years,
Of one Alderman from each ward 10 serve two wears.
and three members of the Common Council from each
ward, to serve one year Although the number Of
voters in the city is small in COMPARISON with the no
uiAion IN consequence of the RESTRICTIONS upon tie
r'ght OF suffrage yet the vote Monday, is believed
10 be one OF the largest polled in the city One
cause OF this, was the fact that the friends Of the Fee
derai Administration, who have been long conspring
to get possession Of the city government, made an or
gan'zed effort an party to elect their pasans 70 all
the offices. And although their movements were in
sidonsly made and some of their candidates not pub
cly announced until the eve Of the election, yet they
were met by the Opposition with firm and gene
rally united determination to defeat their vaccinations
In this the Republican Opposition were entirely sue
cessful and the result shows to the world in striking
manner, the moral and political antipathy Of the peo
pie Of the city 70 the Fedelisa in power, whose con-
duet and character daily and Familiarity exhibited
in their midst
One Of the Editors of the Globe, (Mr. Riyes,) the
most respectable and popular Of the two, who was
candidate for Alderman Of the 2d ward was defeated
in spite Of marked excrons before his own door very
nearly under the caves Of his own castle. bv Mr..
hirkwood, thorough Wing Mr.. Kirkwood re-
ceived i49 votes Mr.. Rves, IS. The people abroad
IN the country can in this, some evidence Of the
estimation in which the best Of the Globe CLIQUE are
held by their neighbcrs who know them best.
OF Mr.. Seaton, the Mayor elect, il is unnecessary
to speak. One Of the oldest citizens Of the town. he
is also well known of the Editors Of the Ma
tiona Intellgencer- The following is the result. Of
the election
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FOR THE MADIsoNiAN.
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER

The May number Of this excellent and popular pc
rodicalha made its appearance like Fanaus described
by Virgil it seems to acquire vgor and strength by
progression and instead Of diminishing increases in
interest and value The present number, though it
has been issued later than usual contains mass OF
valuable and interesting matter, calculated TO please
the taste Of every reader in literary merit and ranks
with almost any magazine published in Europe, The
prose articles are numerous and varied and the poetry
is generally excellent The prose articles, all original
with one exception are fourteen in number, and of
different degrees Of merit ought to be expected
The first entitled Scraps from the Lucky Bag, No
O. one Of considerable length and contains use
full suggestions in relation TO navy which deserve
the serious attention Of our Government The 9th
number Of the " Desultory Spectator" contains ra
pid sketch Of Indian history, and reflections on the
fate and condition Of the Indian tribes of Amcri-
ca, Mr.. Dadney's Sequel to the history Of an Ad-
venturer" is the most lengthy Of the prose articles of
this number, and is not less interesting than the pre-
cedng parts Of this tale The incidents peasingy
todthe characters well skeched, and the style is Vi
porous easy and fluent. Number 4 of I" My Uncle's
JJnnublished MSS" is not exactly TO my mind.
dislike the kind Of machinery the author resorts to-
II
Of the present age whatever may be the excellence of
the satire il seems to convey Patrick Pcdant
Schoolmaster," displays good deal of learning and
research and though his manner is rather rambling
is nevertheless, amusing, and conveys information
in al agreeable way. Mr.. Whites contributors are
writers Of talent and certainly very ndustrisus and
punctua He never to be at loss FOR literary
matter Of no ordinary merit to gil the pages of his
Magazine Some Of the political pieces in the May
number, are more than usually excellent-they are
very credable the literary character Of our country
and TO the talents of their respective writers. The
lines Darkness, possess great merit. 8 Michael
and lmri," both evnce poetic genius The Con.
scripts Grave" Oh Life has Nought," &c are good
and worthy Of such Magazine as the Messenger
The criticisms are usual, brief but just, impartial
and comprehensive. In short this number OF the
Messenger, for variety and excellence OF IT'S articles
been chosen has not been surpassed by any tna nave
preceded Il, and will be read with great Satisfaction
''' = SUBSCRIBER.
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bntain1 And yet General Harrison l. 70 be stigma
sl1ed BY these Office holders ~ British whig"
WIN ~ people stand this Are those msn who inst
Inc British IN the tented Geld 70 b. gmasizsd BY him
VINO had only seen them friends Al the Court Of g.
James with salary Of nine thousand dollars year,
and a. the Palace At Washington. receiving twenty
nse thousand dollars per annum lolling upon silk 80
ias and walking carpetted roomsi We shall see
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JACKSON REFORM CLUB.

A Club has been formed at Columbus, Ohio com
posed irhouy of persons who were original supper
tiers of Andrew Jackson, and the principles that
''membes, individually and collectively TO inculcate
the principles and doctrines of this Association in OPP
position to the doctrines and usages oil Van Buren,,
and his destructive advisers to expose all abuses Of
power wheresoever found; and as far possible by
all proper means to apply the constitutional remedies"
JOHN McELvAN is chosen President Of the Club, and
JOHN G. MILLER, Corresponding Secretary.
Sylvester challenged Johnson to match couplet Of
his rhymes that run somewhat thus
81, John Sylvester,
Rugged your sister"
To which Johnson Immediately responded,
81 Ben Johnson,
Rugged your wife"
But said Sylvester, rather chagrned at the turn,
that is not rhyme NO, said Ben Johnson, but il
is true"
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REMOVAL.

yNf r. ROBINSON has removed his Log Cabin
IHkQ Print and Carcature store, one block nearer
the White House; next door TO the National Billiard
Saloon where he will keep constant supply on hand
to furnish the Trade and Wholesale dealers at very
reduced prices. just received from my Establishment
in New York very correct and striking likeness of
Gen William Henry Harrison, with several new Ca
ricatures of humorous nature, forming complete
History of the Past and Present Times
may 30-3t'