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The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
FROM THE NEIGHBoRHOOD OF KINDER
HOOK

|
Extract of letter dated Claverack, N. Y,
February Sth. This district, it will be oh
served, is now misrerresented by Mr.. VAN
DERPoEL, was the home of Mr. Van Buren,
and is the spot he has selected for his retire
ment after the 4th Of March, lS4l.
" 1t is the misfortune OF the democratic Harrsonians
OF this district to be msrepresented in the U. House
Of Representatives and as consequence, to be de-
prved of all those favors which republican representa-
tives are accustomed TO bestow upon their constitu
ents.
"But though this happens 10 be misfortune nor,
trust that the prompt and chvarc conduct OF the de-
mocratic wings in this district, in November last and
their thrice glorious triumph on that OCCASION has shown
conclusively, to loco foco federalism ITSELF what
would have been situation at this time, had the
election Of members Of Congress been held il 1889 in
stead Of 3S.
That result Of the last election, glorious and heart
cheering it to the friends of civil liberty, is,
trust but the harbinger Of decisive and glo
rions victories yet be achieved in the hitherto
cibic thrrd.
"A spirit OF resistance TO oppression, and aversion to
financial qusckery-of opposition to "experiments"
"untried expcdiens" is abroad The dormant ener
gies Of the real democracy Of even Rip Van Wnkle
have been aroused, and if can Judge from the signs Of
the times signal defeat awaits the servile ad
herents Of the Kndcrhook Magician in lsi0 than befe
them r this State in 1887 ]" So oais Ms teri Of our
iam." Every thing seems TO conspire TO bring about
this glorious result The action Of Congress-,he az
fairs Of the Stales-and loco focoism here at
home all tend establish the truth Of that classic say
ing, that whom the gods intend to destroy they first
make mad
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
FOR THE MADIsoHIAN.
OFFICE HOLDERS OUT OF MONEY.

OFFICE HOLDERS OUT OF MONEY.
)" Amount OF additional means appearing expe-
dien now and before the Isl Of June $4, $50 O00"-
Levi Woodbury's Message 10 The President, of 18th
Feb lsi0 and by the President laid before Congress
So, it seems, the Office holders are again out OF mo-
ney; and how could il be otherwise They only
want at this time, the above sum- in addition to the
whole revenues of the Government Was there
ever such an administration in the Nation before {?
The administrations of Mr. Adams and General
Jackson not only sustained themselves with the or
dinary expenses Of the Government but actually
discharged the whole Of The national debt and sur
rendered the Government TO Mr.. Van Buren and
his Secretary, Levi, clear from debt and al peace
with all the world. In less than three years the Ad
ministration has got the Nation into its present
wretched condition, and is now asking for near five
millions OF dollars more, TO enable ii get along
How could il be otherwise, when its Subtreasurers
are deiaulling on the right and the ett-mlion
after million is distracted from the Treasury by the
creatures of the Administration Many of the
debtors TO the Government are crushed by the des-
uuclve policy pursued, and are unable TO pay and
the financial skill Of friend Levi is not so entirely
adapted to this state Of affairs as might be- The
truth is, the Administration, after having b1nkrupted
The country, will, in It's lurn umatelydestroy itself
One of two things is obvious-cither is loo corrupt
too imbecile TO administer the Government-and
It ought 10 surrender II as possible. In
England, the ministry could not live hour under
such evidence Of extravaganza, imbecility, or cor
ruption, bat would be compelled to resign at once.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
" Help me Cassins or l si,lk Y

Mr.. Van Buren who claims to possess the white
house by virtue of inheriting the influence of Gen
Jackson, undertakes TO prove, through his organ
the Globe, tha, Gen. Harrsons victories were not
SO well or easily achieved as Gen Jacksons! and
therefore, Mr. Van Buren ought TO be kept in Office
two terms; and Mr.. Benton after him, to the excln-
sion Of Gen Harrison
( The Van Bureniles in the Ohio Legislature feel
ing the weakness Of their cause, and alarmed at
their political prospects, have introduced resolutions
inviting Gen. Jackson to visit Columbus on the 4,h
of July next.
Blu! they call in vain on Gen Jackson. Hercules
cannot save them. The die is cast. The dynasty
which trades and lives borrowed capital ap-
proaches its end.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

The Petersburg Statesman [Loco-focol says that
never such whistling heard as that made since
the nomination OF the Harrisburg Convention.
True. II is the whis,ling OF the popular breeze
through the leaAess branches and decaying trunks
Of the loco-ioco wilderness, premoniiory of The
coming storm which will PROSTATE the fungus ex-
crescences that have grown up in our Governm. nt
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
CONNECTICUT.

The Hartford Patriot and Democrat de-
elares that.
We believe we are safe in saying thar the Con-
servaliyes Of Connecticut have resolved join their
brethren in other states and to cooperate with those
pioneers Of Conservatism, Messrs. Riyes and Tai
madse, in oyerlhrowing the corrupt, dishonest, and
anti republican party that has, by hypocritical pre-
tensions and fair promises, obtained The control OF
| the Government"
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
a cerlain SION I

We have not, to-day, what editors call leader,
and the reason why, involves of the best signs
OF the times we have observed in this city When
ever the majorites sway one way or the other, the
oiceholders con,rive rush into the current so as
TO keep. il possible, always in iavor with power
For The last two days we have held at our office
regular levee, which, with flood of correspond
ence, occupied the whole of our time.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

), HARpER's FAMILY LIBRARY, No. XCIlI., just pub
lished, contains the Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin
with selections from his essays, letters and other
writings, comprising what is most valuable and en-
tcranng to the general reader. Good sense, pure
morals ard sound philosophy, characteristics Of
Franklin's writings. These two volumes should be
in every family.
For sale at Taylor's.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

The MADISON PAPERs.-It is announced in the
advertising sheet of the Democratic Review" for
January, Just published, that the Madison Papers
are now ready for delivery. The same number of
the Review contains fine engraving OF the late Mr..
Leggett.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

We yield TO numerous requests, and give up our
paper to-day to the proceedings OF the Great Meeting,
the doings in Congress, and the letters of our cor
respondents.
"Shelby" and "a Rhode Islander" are received
and will be published as as possible. -
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
FROM MASSACHUSETTS.
Extract of letter from an intelligent gen.
teman in Worcester, Mass, dated,

tleman in Worcester, Mass, dated,
FEBRUARY H.
81 enclose list Of subscribers There is good
and hopeful spirit among the Wings in this place,
as the subscription shows. Were'it otherwise not
one-third the amount would have been obtained. We
parake freely 10 The feeling that is manifested in
all parts OF the country, feeling Of almost certainty
that HARRISON will be elected and that an end is to
be put 10 the abuses Of the present Administration
Worcester county comes into the nomination with
heart and soul, Notwithstanding the efforts of the Lo-
cofoco press here TO the contrary, and will give
large majority to him next fall as there is no great
fear of our again splitting on local maters.n'
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

The Globe says Gen. Harrison lost more
men in battle than Gen. Jackson.
Reason Gen. Harrison had no cotton
bags to protect him.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
UNITED STATES SENATE.
FRipAY, February 81.
LAWS OF BANKRUPTCY.

LAWS OF BANKRUPTCY.
Mr.. WRlGHT presented the memorial Of a number
OF citizens Of New York praying the enactment Of
uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcy, which
were referred 10 the Committee on the Judiciary
CLAIMS ON CONGRESS.
The Senate took up the joint resolution offered
some time ago, requiring that all claims which have
been decided against twice, shall not be brought
up again unless some new evidence shall be pre-
senred which could not have been procured before.
Mr.. TAPPAN, of Ohio, spoke at some length in
support Of the resolution.
The Senate was occupied with this subject during
the remainder of the day.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

DREFERMENT, or Ny Uncle, the Earl oy "'''
Letters from Inc Old World, BY Lady o. rav TEX Or
in vols are Just received and for safe oy 49, W.,ciy
or Tor circulation among the SUBSCRIBERS 70 '"' ao
Circulating Library.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

The Secretary Of War authorized the use Of the
oioodhonnds in 1888 We shall speak TO the bow
vows again.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY.

VIRGINIA STATE LOTIhhf.
For the benefit Of the Town oil "eiisouie'
Class Number g. for 1870
IT.. a..,n. =, Alexandria Va. Saturday, 2oth OF
March, 1870.
GRAND CAPITALS.
100000. $4,000, 10000, $1,000, 4,Ooo
$500, 1000, 1,747.
o5 nrizes Of $1,000; 25 of $500, % of
300 300 Of 5000, &c.
Tickets only $40: Halves 50 Quarters S2 so.
rs No I,o,,cry-l3 Drawn Ballots. =
Certificates OF Packages Of 25 Whole Tickets SSg M M
do do IS Half do % w
do do rs Quarters do 80 90
For Tickets and Shares Certificates oil Packages :"
the above Splendid Lotteries,--address
ID s. GREGORY 81 co. Manascrs,
Washington City. u. Q. :,
;.o,;.,o,, a,,ey they are over, 10 all
Drn~hes ssn'' ""eu'' feb 22eo3t
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D. 5. GREGORY & co. Managers.

VJRGINIA STAT l. TIER Y, =
For Endowing the Lcesrg Academy and for other pur
poses.
Class No. 3 for 1910.
To be drawn at Alexandria, Va. Saturday. 9TH March
GRAND SCHEME!
$4,000, $4,000, 5000, 5000, $500,
2,297.
50 prizes of $1,000
80 do 300, &c.
Tickets only Sl0-Halvcs S5--Quar'ers 81 so.
7s Number Lot,ery-l3 Drawn Ballots
~ a. % Half do 65 90
Do. do Quarter 90 % "
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
SIGNS IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS.

letter before us, from the interior Of Yer
mont, bearing date the 18th instant, says:
IL attended Harrison meeting on "Wednesday at
Claremont Although the weather was very bad,
yet there was large collection of people, and ii
went of finely. One favorble symptom is, we hear
OF many changes from the Van Buren ranks. We
have several in this town among the farmers; and
gentlemen whom met at Caremont from Upper
Vermont and New Hampshire remark that similar
changes we're taking place in their ncigbborhoods
We hear similar accounts from other sections OF The
country.
"We hope TO fSvethe Harrison ticket six thousand
majority next fall in Vermont"
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22

ExPaEssrvE.-They say in Western virginia, that
" Old Tip goes through the country icm ms hH
curid"
In Indiana they say that Van Buren ,ncn ale as
scarce as kn's teeth.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
Bl.oopEp STOCK FOR SALE.

BLoODED STOCK FOR SALE.
N ~ Horse and Mare OF the best Maryland
MlF-NS stock, both six years old the ensuing
4 p Z Ig-Spring Tie Horse is upwards Of sixteen
hands high and Of gne bone and figure the Mare fifteen
sou half They will be sold for good endorsed paper.
They may be seen ut the National Hotel Livery Sta
Bile, whsre they will remain few days before going into
,rainno feb 233t
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
GRAND CAPITALS, FOR MARCH.

10000 Dollars for the 7th--and
5S.S24 Dollars Nett $4,000, for the 2lst.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-22
Most splendid Capital 5s,s21 Dollars!
Nett $4,000, and 100 prizes of $1,000!

VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY
For tho benefit Of the Petersburg Benevolent Mechanic
Association.
Glass No. 3, for ls40,
To de drawn Alexandria Va on Saturday the 2iss OF
March, 1910.
GRAND SCHEME
5S.S24 Dollars 100000, $4,000, $5,ooo
S3,22S, $4,000.
100 prizes Of $iooo
80 do. Of $500: 60 OF S2OO.
Tickets only $40 Halves 50 o1aner, mlan,. $40 90
do do 26 Half do ~ w w
do do 20 quarter w
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

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"Tsea VI 'ie iupor?r ana tle Ilefiohlc Whilst you'
nave oeeh increased oy 'he scarcity Oh mo
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

to the world, that Americans want only an oppor'
tunity TO display the same gallanry on the shore
which they have upon the wavo."
| But again in the spring of 1874, proposition
was made in Congress to create the office of Lieu
tenant General Disasters had attended our arms
upon the Niagara and st. Lawrence. No one
doubted the vulor Of our troops but General was
wanted to inspire them with confidence and Iced
them to victory. Gen. Harrison had been the most
successful of our commanders lie therefore was
| nominated for the elevated Office in the following
fervent and patriotic language, written by the pres
ent Ediior Of The Enquirer. After referring to va
rious acts OF gaiantry by our troops, the Enquirer
proceeds:
"On the Thames they were crowned with brill
liant victory, because they had HARRISON to
lead them New glores would have encircled
them at Montreal if their commanders had con-
Quoted them to the walls. Give US officers but
worthy Of these men, and no troops in the world
would be abe to vanqush them,
"Whcrc are we to meet with such q leader Bv
what qualifications are we 10 know him He must
not be merely brave, but bold and enterprising and
decisive-always seeking an opportunity to strike
at his enemy. He must be as prudent as he is
brave-alwuys seeking for information to regulate
the blow he must be abstemious in his habits, not
too much given to the pleasures of the table but
his mind always devoted to the exercise of arms
He must HAYES eagles eye, forever on the watch
inspecting the condition Of his camp, and inducing
every responsible officer to attend to the discharge
of his duty. Sloth and indulgence must fee from
his presence. His officers respect ana fear him.
while his men love and respect him. els ombi
tious of fame, but he studies best how to deserve
| it. He is attached to armS-not 50 much because
| it is his business, as his pleasure.
''If any one should ask where such man is TO
be met with I've answer to the best of our abili-
ties in the man who has washed away the disas
ters of Detroit who had every thing collect for
a new campaign, and who got every thing together;
who waded through morasses and SHOWS, and sur
mounted the most 'frightful climate in the Union;
the man who was neither to be daunted by disaster,
nor difficulties under any shape; by the skill Of the
civilized the barbarity of q savage foe, the man
who won the hearts Of the people by his spirit the
respect of his officers by his zeal, the love Of hi,
army by a participation Of their hardships--the
man who was finally triumphant over his enemy
Such man is WILLIAM HENRY HARRI.
| SC)N.n
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
WHICH is THE ABOLITIONIST?

In reference to the Anti,Abolition speech OF
Judge Tappan, the Van Buren, Senator from
Ohio, the highly respectable editor of the Yer
mont Telegraph, makes the following remarks
at is not yet four years since heard this same
Senator Tappau advocating tho cause of the
slave in the city of New York. 1t was meet
ing of the "Vigilance Committee AN Anti
Slavery meeting of the highest tone. He was
not then content with endorsing the Anti-Slavery
creed entire He went further. He aoas ready
to aid in the liberation Of the slares, BY FORCE OF
ARms!! He was rebukcd by his younger brother,
by Charles Stuart, and others. But he was as
confident as Peter himself. He was ready to &c
forth with his life in his hand !"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30

The following are some of the extracts, which
the Richmond Wing has culleG from the files of
the Enquirer, giving Mr. Ritchie'S testimony in ia
vor of Gen. Harrison:
From the Richmond Enquirer.
January 0, 1918
Seen. Harrison, in spite Of the difficulties
which surround him, seems determined to press on
to Detroit. Neither the cold nor the badness of the
roads can deter him from his enterprise If he
fails, the world will excuse him, on account Of the
difficulties which encompass his path If he sue
ceeds those very difficulties will enhance the lustre
of his success"
oIf he has been reported rightly, Harrison is
man of no ordinary promise. War has been his
favorite study At very early age, he was with
Wayne in his famous campaign against the In
| dams A gentleman of very high standing, who
held an important post under him during the last
| fall, compares him to Washington. He is as cir
cumspect as he is enterprising-us prudent in col
letting the means Of an attack, as lie is vigorous
| in striking the blow"
RIcHMoND ENQUIRER, 18th Oct, l813.--Referr-
ing to the Battle of the Thames
| ave have not words to express the Joy which
we feel for the victory of Harrison--never have we
seen the public pulse beat so high"
And we'll may we rejoice. We rejoice not so
much for the Spiend0r of this achievement as for the
solid benefits which it will produce. Yet, in point
Of spendor, we have no reason to believe that
when we receive the oclal accounts we snail SuS-
tain any disappointment The skill with which the
plan was combined for overreaching the flying
enemy the small portion Of Harrison's force which
were able to come up and cope with him, consist.
ing principally Of Mounted Rangers under johnson
and Ball. and the short period in which the victory
was achieved will, we are inclined to suspect, i'm
part TO it the character of the most gallant anC
brilliant achievement. But its solid benefits re-
ouire 10 official accounts to embazon them almos
every eve sees them, and almost every tongue cal
tell them. 1t gives security to the frontier. Ohio
may now sleepin security. The trembling mothe
that nightly used to clasp her infant TO her breast
may rock its cradle in peace. The chain whicl
t bound the red man to the English white man i
7 broken" &c. SC.
"These benefits we owe to the ntrepidity 0
t Perry, who paved the way, and to Harrison, who's
5 skill, prudence, and zeal, have at length reape
= their Just reward. This gallant General has nov
put all his enemies TO shame. After struggling
, with difficulties under which an ordinary ma
: would have sunk, after passing through wilder
e ness of morass and mud so difficult Of success:
5 that the Wagon horses could not carry provende
c enough to support them during the journey, Ii
S reached the consummatiOn of all his lubors; II
!. pairs the vices of Hall; wipes off the stain whic
ne had cast upon our arms; stands on the ruins
l. Maiden; mulzes the Indian var dog aud prove
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
MR.. RUGGLES' REILLY.

WASHINGTON Cry, ID May, 1910.
Gentlemen:-I have received the invitation "to
attend the sittings of the National Convention of
the Wing Young Men, one of its guests" with
which you have honored me, ''in behalf of the Del
gates from the City Of Baltimore" Il would afford
me great qualification to be present on that inter-
esting occasion, would my public duties permit.
The necessity Of change Of measures with a
view to the relief Of people suffering beyond any
former example, is now manifest to all, if not &C.
knowledged by all. No small portion of those who
aided in bringing into power the present incumbent
Of the executive c..pir, lave witnessed with pain
tul disappointment tie pertinlcty with which lie
has perseyered in forcing upon the country sys-
TEN Of measures destructive Of its best interests,
and ruinous to the enterprise and business Of the
people: And they have resolved, Gs the only means
left Of staying the progress Of those measures, TO
aid in calling from retirement distinguished citl-
zen, whose enlightened patriotism, great practical
wisdom, and sound republican principles have Sc
cured for him the highest respect and confidence
The name Of Harrison las animated the whole
country with hope.
1t has reused an enthusiasm which pcryades all
classes Of the people, That enthusiasm, chastened
by wise counsels and halowed by patriotism, will
be the animating principle Of the " National Con-
ventiOn."
Rejecting, as ITS members WILL the principles
and feelings of the great majority Of the people
throughout the Union, their deliberations will be
no less national in their character than patriotic III
their design and will tend, it is confidently be-
lieved, to harmon2c and invigorate tho efforts OF
the nation to place the executive government in the
hands Of one who has never vet disappointed the
expectations of his country. He who, by his bra
very in the field, redeemed the honor of the nation,
when betrayed by treachery and cowardice, will
fail to correct by his wisdom AID prudence the
errors of the civil administration Of the govern
mcnt under which the country is severely suffer-
! ing.
Thanking "the Delegates from the city of Balti-
more for their gratifying invitation, and you gen
tlemen, for the acceptable terms in which 1t is
conveyed, have the honor to be, with sincere re-
gard, Your oGcdient servant, -
JOHN RUGGLES.
To Nelson Poe, Esq, and others.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
BY CYRIL q. CADY.
THE RIGHT HORSE sADDLED.

The democratic citizens" who contribute to the
Hickory Club and the Democrat, and whose wailings
on account of the free transmission of Cushing's
pamphlet life of General Harrison have no doubt
been at least sincere are respectfully referred to
the following section of the Post sOffce law to
nrove that Mr. Corwin did not violate the law in
ranking that Biography, (beng less than two
ounces and then to the letter which succeeds it, to
show who is guilty.
And be 1t further enacted, That letters and
packets to and from the following officers OF the
United States, shall be received and conveyed by
post, free of postage: Each postmaster, provided
each of his letters packets shall not exceed hall
an ounce in weight each member of the Senate,
and each member and delegate Of the House Of
Representatives Of the Congress of the United
States; the Secretary Of the Senate and Clerk OF
the House of Representative provided each letter
or packet Except documents printed by the order
of either House of Congress) shall not exceed two
ounces in weight, and during their actual attend
ance in any session of Congress- and sixty days be-
fore and after such session, and in case of excess
of weight that excess alone shall be paid for"
The statement of the Democratic Citize' that
Mr.. Corwin is an. Abolitionst is just as true as
that he violated the franking privilege--and not a
UhH more so.
But the following letter frome Virginia member
of Congress shows who are guihy-in Congress
and in the Post Office. By the way--if Cushing's
life of Harrison, as franked by Mr. Corwin, or any
other packets which have been franked by Wing
members of Congress to the Post Office here had
weighed more than two ounces, would not our
retlant and dttentre Postmaster have looked CLOSELY
into the excess! The Democratic citizens will have
to invent new story-it being evident that in
this instance they have "saddIed The crong horse"