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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-04-09

PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS WIDOWS.
Speech in Congress 18th December, 1917.
Some Of the pensions which have been granted
have already expired, and others will expire proba-
bly,, before the session Of Congress closes Amongst
the latter is that which was granted to the widow
and orphan Of the late Brigadier General PIKE. In
descending the Ohio river, (said Mr.. J. the eye of
the inquisve stranger is attracted by the humble
dwelling which shelters the widow and orphan OF
that distinguished nero. Should his curiosity carry
him further, and he should be induced to visit the
abode OF this interesting family, he would find, how
ever humble the exterior that neatness frugal hos
pitalily and comfort, were to be found within its
walls that the lady had expended proper portion
OF her pension in the pous purpose of educating her
daughter But, (said Mr.. H. If the visit should be
repeated at the end Of year, and the law which the
resolution contemplated should pass II would be
found that the comforts of which he had spoken had
fed, or that the means of procuring them we're OBJ
tanned by the personal exertons of the lady herself
From my knowledge of her situation (said he,)
state, with confidence, that her dependence ress
for comfortable support upon the generosi,y-no,
sir, not on the generosiiybut on the Justice OF this
naiion--for can there be- under Heaven juser
claim than that which is presented by widow I'M
der such circumstances In fighting your battles,
she has lost husband. He has BLEED that his coun-
try might be great, might be free, might be happy.
But our advantage has been to her an insuperable
misfortune. II has thrown her
"'On the wide world without that only tie
For which she wished 10 1--we, or feared TO die"
Il is our duty TO supply, far as we can supply,
the loss she has sustained There are other cases.
sir which form the strongest claims upon the justice
and the honor OF the nation Let me not be told
(sad Mr.. III J that the Government has performed
its contract by giving the five years pension which
was provided at the commencement Of the war. Sir,
the contract was all one side and il would have
been immaeria what had been its provisions The
noble spirits of ALLEN, OF HART, and Of PIKE would
have met your enemy with as much zeal and devo-
tedness as If the provision for their families had been
such as they would have dictated. No personal con-
sderation would have withheld them from the field
Of glory. But (said Mr.. H. there are moments
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duiy and pariotism-lnteress the most opposed pre-
JUDGES the most stubborn, and habits the most in
yeterae, reconciled, dissipaed, and broken by
the ascendancy of his virtues and example. The
storm which he had foreseen, and for which he had
been preparing, at length burst upon Poland. A
feeble and unpopular Government bent before its
fury, and submitted itself to the Russian yoke Of the
invader. Bot the nation disdained to follow its ex-
ample; in their extremity every eye was turned on
the hero who had already fought their battles, the
sage who had enlightened them, and the patriot who
had set the example OF personal sacrifices accom-
pli>h the emancipation Of the people.
kosciusko was unanimously appointed general
issimo OF Poland, with unlimited powers, until the
enemy should be driven from the country. On has
virtue the nation reposed with the utmost confidence
and tits some consolation to reflect amidst the gene
raj depraviy of mankind that two instances in the
same age, have occurred, where powers of this kind
employed solely for the purposes for which they
were given
" l. is not my intention, sir to follow the Polish
Chief throughout the career Of victory, which, for
a considerable time crowned his efforts. Guided
by his talents and led by his valor, his undisciplp
ed Harmed militia charged with effect the veteran
Russian and Prussian; the mailed cuirassers Of the
great Frederick, for the first time broke and fed
before the lighter and more appropriate cavalry Of
Poland. Hope filed the breasts OF the patriots
After long night, the dawn OF an apparently glori
Gus day broke upon Poland, But, TO the discerning
eye Of Kosciuski, the light which it shed was OF that
siekly and portentous appearance indicating storm
more dreadful than that which he had resisted
!" He prepared to meet il with frmness, but with
means entirely inadequate. To the advantages of
numbers, Of tactics, of discipline and inexhaus,i
bic resources, the combined despois had secured
faction in the heart of Poland. And II that coun-
try can boast Of having produced lis Washington i,
is disgraced also by giving birth 10 second Arnold
The day al length came which was to decide the
fate OF a nation and hero. Heaven, for wise pur-
poses determined that it should be the last Of Polish
liberty. II was decided, indeed, before the battle
commenced. The traitor Poniski, who covered
with detachment the advance Of the Polish army
abandoned his position TO the enemy, and re,rea,ed
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(Io be continued. }
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
INJUSTICE AND OUTRAGE.

In the proceedings Of the House, yesterday,
there was notable example Of the miscellaneous
exercise Of that power which the Federal Lo-
co-Foco majority have usurped, by violating the
rules and orders Of Congress, and trampling on
the rights of the minority. Friday and Saturday
are set apart, under the standing rules, for the
consideration Of private bills. The majority,
however, utterly regardless of the rights Of the
numerous individuals who have claims against
the Government, and looking only TO their own
narrow views, and party objects, determined TO
go into Committee of the Whole on the Sub
Treasury; and thrust aside all the private bills
which are awaiting their action, and the passage
of which is called for by every consideration Of
Justice and humanity Take notice now, all
YOU different classes Of claimants, who have
been knocking at the doors Of Congress Tor
| your Just dues-and the satisfaction Of whose
claims has been deferred from month TO month,
and from year to year, take notice that a selfish
majority Of the friends of this Administration
have resolved to delay and ultimately defeat all
your claims however just.
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sPEcULATIoNs or THE LATE POST
MASTER GENERAL.

d
A political friend in the North has written us
letter, the entire contents Of which, we are moi
at present at liberty TO use, which fully corobo-
rates the truth Of the remarks we made, some
days ago, in relation to the speculations of the
Boston Land Company in the Chickasaw re-
serves, and Mr.. Kendall's connection herewith
We have no doubt, some Developments must
be ultimately made, which will set off the pre-
tensions TO poverty and morality which Mr.. X.
has promulgated, in their true light
The only reason yet given to the queries we
published, has been that Mr.. Kendall has no pro-
perry that is productive
We desire to put few other questions Will
the Ex-Post Master General permit the contents
Of letter written by him to Boston about the
year 1886, inviting associates in the Chickasaw
purchase, TO be exposed2
Will he deny that he claimed great advan-
tages in consequence of his influence with Gen.
Jackson, whose assent to the sale Of the chiefs
lands was necessary?
Will he deny that he invited the formation of
a company, who should contribute his part OF
thc tuhuS, dHu that tue Uouus " De gwen nun
was equivalent TO $4,000?
Win he deny that one Of his band Of confe-
derates was Mr.. John Tappan, Of Boston, of the
celebrated abolition family, and some others we
might Nance
Will he deny that chief clerk Of the Post
Office Department, was sent to Boston TO facili-
tate the specuations, and that he resigned his
Office at last, TO become the agent of the COM
pany2
Will he deny that, after the 'spoor indians"
were Invested of their lands, sales were made to
planters and others, at rates nearly ten times
higher than the price paid2
Will he deny that any Of his pious abolition
confederate spectators took mortgages on ne
groes to secure thepayments for the sales made 2
Will he deny that any Of his confederates in
the Chickasaw speculations, have ever evinced
strong propensities for smnggiing-not the
mail-but foreign goods subject to duty?
Will he answer any of these questions No.
Conscious guilt always covers itself with the
cloak Of hypocrisy, and while it boldly charges
others with crime, on the one hand, yet, on the
other, it is engaged in the same thing itself with
out scruple or restraint. Innocence is an open
orator. 1t fearlessly and frankly asserts its cause
challenges examination, and demands the ligh,
of truth. Guilt steals under the cloak Of silence
or sneaks off under an affected air Of dignity.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
THE BANKRUPT BILL

Still continues to engage the attention of the
Senate. Since our last publication, Mr.. Clay
and Mr. WEBsEER have successfully spoken
with their usual ability in support Of the Bill re-
ported by the majority Of the Judiciary Commit
tee.
The question pending during the last two
days was on the motion Of Mr.. Clay to strike out
from Mr.. Wallis proposed substitute the compul-
sorry provisions relating to involuntary bank
rupts
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THE POSTMASTER AT BATON ROUGE.

LIE Too u MAS Eh n nm ! Ofv nOSNA<'
few days ago, we called the attention of the pub
lie to the conduct Of the Federal Locooco majority Of
the House of Representatives in voting down the FOL
lowing resolution submitted by Mr. chinn, Of Louisi
ana, gentleman equally distinguished for his pure
and elevated character and his freedom from partlzan
animosty:
Resoired, That the Postmaster General communi-
cate To this House without delay the time ut when
the postmaster al Baton Rouge became defauiter
the time, number, and amounts Of the various drafts
which have been drawn ON him, and which he has re-
fused or neglected To pay, and particularly the amour"
now due by said postmaster TO the Government Also
all the communications which have been written and
received in relation TO said dealcaton together win
all other correspondence which has occurred touching
the removal from Office Of said postmaster and or the
appointment Of a successor 10 said officer.
We are glad to see that other Opposition Journals
have taken up the subject, and condemned in strong
terms the recklessness Of the party spirit which could
prompt the friends Of the Administration 70 interpose
to prevent inquiry into the case II probably ow-
ing to apprehension of the censure Of the public
referred to, that Mr. Mckay, friend ofthc Admin
traiion yesterday presented resolution which makes
Jeint OF asking for information the subject but
which, we doubt not is intended TO up tee de-
inquency Of the postmaster and the gross neglect Of
duty in the Department here in retaining IN office
man hnorn 10 be a defauher.
Mr. Mckay resolution does not call for the com
muncatons which have passed in reference To the de-
faIcaton nor in reference to the removal Of the de
fauter, and the appointment Of successor. Mr..
Chnn does call for them II is obvious that this cor
respondence is of the utmost importance 10 the full un
Outstanding OF the case Mr.. Chinn wished TO amend
the resolution Of Mr.. Mckay, as to include call
for the communication. But that member refused,
and the Federal Locoocos by the aid Of the previous
question pressed through his irhfe-irashing PROPOSE
zion Nobody will be deceived by this party trek.
Let us have the letters!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

In the Senate, yesterday. Mr. SEWER, of Arkansas,
moved to take up resolution designating day GER
tain for closing the present session Of Congress The
motion was rejected by a considerable majority. In
the conversation which took place on the subject,
several Senators expressed the opinion that the pre-
sent condition Of the public business before the Ma
tonal Legislature itwoud be improper to fix upon any
particular day The state of relations with Great
Britain, on the question of the North Eastern Boun-
dairy, also referred to an additional reason for
postponing the resolution for the present.
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9 When a long train Of abuses and nsu,

"Uhea a long train Of abuses and nsnypa-
fions pursuing Invariably the same object,
epinces a design 10 reduce ms under absolute
despofism, IL Is our right, IL is our duty, 10
hrop of such government; and TO proride nep
guards for our future security" JEFF
ferson.
As long as the leaders Of the Roman armies
rere taken from The plough, 70 he plough they
pere t'iiiing 10 refmn.-W III. Harrison.
U,don and concert Of action are not non 10
De anticipated According 10 the present state
Of things, no friend Of the Standardization can
hope for an election by The peopie.--John For
syth, May 8, 1910.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
PILOT LAW.

PILOT LAW.
The unfinished business Of the morning hour was
the motion heretofore made by Mr. Randolph to re-
commit to the Committee on Commerce the report and
bill providing for the repeal ofthc law commonly known
as the Pilot law
Mr.. CURTIS, who was entitled to the floor, ad-
dressed the House during the morning hour in favor
Of the motion to rccommit.
sUB-TREAsURY BILL.
On motion Of Mr. ATHERTON, the House again
resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union, Mr.. Banks of Virginia in the
char) the bill from the Senate to provide for the
collection, safekeepng, transfer and disbursement Of
the public moneys.
Mr.. II. WILLIAMS, of Mass, who was entitled
70 the floor, addressed the committee in favor of the
hlll until ten minutes before o'clock :.
Mr.. SMITH, of Vermont followed on the same
SIDE and spoke without concluding, until half past
o'clock
When the House took the usual recess
EVENING SESSION
After recess, Mr. SMITH, of Vermont, resumed
The speech he had commenced and continued to adj
dress the House till past o'clock He was succeeded
lay
Nh, BROWN of New York, who spoke not quite
an hour IN opposition to the bill
MIR. WHITE, of KY, then obtained the floor, bu,
gave way for a motion to adjourn which prevailing
The House adjourned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

The Federal Loco-foco papers seem to be delighted
with the notice taken of the editor Of the Madsonian
by an individual in the House Of Representatives from
Hamilton county, Ohio. We do not notice or regard
abuse from that quarter Since Mr.. Mencfces speech
we scarcely believed that member would ever again
show his head above the native grass in which he
crceps. But we washed our types in strong solution
Of potash after the mention Of tina, member long since
and they do not na,ter him by any response to the
.ound.of his name.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

TIE MADIsoNiAN--ExTRA, is published every
Saturday, at one dollar, for six months. It's
circulation is now about 5000, and is steadily
increasing. All its subscribers are from the
body Of the people Those TO the Extra Globe,
TO which the Extra Madisonian is an ofisett, are
from the army of ffice-holders.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

: INTERESTING ANEcDoTE.-At the late Van
Buren, meeting in Philadelphia, Mr. DALLAS. in
lhe course of his remarks, undertook to denounce
General Harrison as black cockade federalist !;
and, shortly afterwards, as the Philadelphia Ga
zette says; 'by way Of illustrating what he
meant by such an animal we presume, turned
and introduced Mr.. Richard Rush. the first man
~ Philadelphia that lrore the black cockade,
TO the audience.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
SUB-TREASURY BILL.

Mr.. WHITE, Of Kentucky addressed the Com
mittee of the Whole, yesterday, in opposition to
he Sub Treasury Bill, and the general financial
policy of the Administration. His speech was
remarkable for clear and comprehensive views,
vigorous reasoning, and the rich fund of impor-
tant information it presented.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
"a q. PLEASURE EXCURsION.-Thc
X=tI-X= Steamboat COLUMBIA will leaxo

Foukes and LambelTs wharf AZ o,clock il, tho ,cer
noon OF tuesday the 9th inst on an excursion down
The potomac AMI will return by ten o'clock touching
at Alexandria going and returning Tickets, al 50
cents each, will be for sale at tho drug store of s.
Paterson and by w. Fischer, at Stationers Hall
supper will be provided for those who may wish to
Partake Oft at Is cents eachtckcs for which should
be obtained at the bar after going board The
Marine Band will be engaged, and music for those
Wishing to enjoy the dance.
Members of Congress and others who may not yet
have witnessed the operation Of Raubs Patent Safety
valve will then have opportunity for doing so
GEO GUYTHER, Captain.
June 6-3t
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

A DirrERENcE.--Mr. GRUMPY, in his address
to the Baltimore Loco foco Convention, declared
that he was "born referdn democrat"
Mr.. LEcouNTE, in an address to the Loco focos
Of Oldham county, Kentucky, said he :" was
born at an early period Of his life" OF what
incongruous materials the Van Buren, party is
composed
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

WANTED-Thc fourth and if,h volumes of the
wv work on the Public Lands, published for the
1"" oy Duh Green, several years ago, for which a
'r price will be given, either in money or books Inv
f TAYLOR, Bookseller.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

The Tippecanoe boys Of one of the towns in
Washtenaw county, Michigan, says the Buffalo
Commercial Advertiser, are rigging up wagon
which will hold one hundred persons, TO be
drawn by twenty span Of horses, in which to
ride 10 Fort Meigs.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

A capital conundrum from the Boston Atlas .
WHY will Harrison and Van Buren, be alike
next SPRING.
Answer-Because il will be March An for
Gen. Harrison, and il will be F" march torfh" for
Martin Van Buren,.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

William Henry Harrison vs.. Martin Van Buren, is
the title of publication of y duodecimo pages by
Richard Hildretb, Esq of Boston, in which the two
candidates for the Presidency conirasted and
pared
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
WASHINGTON MUSEUM.
JUNE 9th, 1910.
THE AT nINYn n ANU

onc Of the greatest curiositics ever exhibited in this
sixth s' 800
hose who have not seen her had better take this
OPPORTUNITY, as II will most likely be the last chance
pey wl ever have Of seeing her in this city.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

Mr.. f B. FOSTER, Boston Courier Office, is agent
for the Madsonan in and for the city Of Boston, and
the ncighboring towns.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

CoRREcTIoN.--In Senator Tallmadges letter the
whole number Of electoral is put down at 295,
and Arkansas is given 4 The whole number should
have been 294 and Arkansas g.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

MHAsTER HUMPHREYS CLOCK, Part 3D.
SA Just received by F. Taylor; also Irvings works,
IN one lurge volume
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

NarcHEz-Wc learn from the New Orleans Bee
that the Steamboat Kinds, which was wrecked during
the tornado at Natchez has been picked up at Baton
Rouge having ffty-one dead boiics board--forty-
eight of whom males two females and ono child
Killed and rounded in Matches The Natchez
Courier gives the following report Of the number kill
ed and wounded at that place by the tornado
Killed in Natchez, AZ
Killed on the River 800
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN FESTIVAL

DEMUCKHIT C EPUbLICHN FESTIVAL.
The friends Of Harrison and Tyler in the ad-
joining counties of Virginia and Maryland in
tend TO have festival on neutral ground near
the town Of Alexandra, on Thursday the 18th
instant at which it is expected several distin-
guished speakers will be present. The festival
is in honor Of the recent triumph of Democratic
Republican principles in Virginia, and in com
pliment TO the Republican members Of Con
gress from that State. The friends of Harri-
son and Tyler in Washington and Georgetown,
it is hoped, will unite with their brethren on
this occasion. steamboat will be in readiness
to take to Alexandria, all who may desire TO par
ticipate in the festivities
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

them the most devout worshippers--ever ready
70 DO the will oftheir master, and to receire their
g reWGrdn