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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-21
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"OUTRAGEous ATrAcK,-Thls morning, about
O'Clock, Jonathan Thompson on his way to- and
near the Manhattan Bank on the corner OF Wall and
William streets, Robert White, late cashier, came up
behind him. aud eve!led blow with his cane, which
struck Mr. Thompson between the shoulders. The
second blow struck the side of his head knocked IN his
hat and nearly made hole IN II. The blow was near
the ear Mr. Thompson was stunned. and the blood
flowed profusely. Some persons by immediately sepa-
rated the parties MIR Thompson walked into the Man
haitian Bank, aud Mr. White passed down the street
Campbell p White The brother was near, and saw The
whole affair." but did not interfere. Both the parties
upwards Of sixty OF age, II not bordering on
seventy MIR White has for nearly twenty years been
cashier of the Manhattan Bank. Mr. Thompson Is our
late well known Collector of the Port, long director
Of the same bank and one OF our purest, mdest, firm
est, and most upright citizens On this occasion not
word passed. Mr. Thompson, on passing MI Camp
bell p White made him the salutalon OF the morning,
but did observe Robert did he dream he was ~
the least personal danger He heither spske was
spoken TO. Mr.. Thompson it is well known, has been
foremost IN bringing the mapractces OF the bank before
the public. But for him, all would probably have re-
NAMED quiet and since the first disclosures, he
has been met by the hostility OF the Cashier. II Is
well known that Mr. White has for years occupied
portion Of the bank, the keys Of which have been
der his control but since Saturday last the keys cash
book and every thing have been under the supernen-
dence of of the Directors MIR Thompson at their
head who has consequently locked the bank, opened
1t IN the morning. aud gwen out the cash 10 the clerks
" 10 this manner Mr. White has been completely
elected For this, and other reasons, he has probably
become exsspersed, and has committed this OF
lence on his former associate. The public will, one
aud all, condemn Mr.. White. They will not consent,
IN this enlightened age that he shall take the law into his
own hands and in OF the most public places, in
fct outrage Of our best and worthless, citi-
We learn that Mr.. Thompson will appeal to the
laws Of his country of redress and this is the
every one who knows him will expect, IN which he Will
be enphaucally sustained"
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E" THAT WORK | DECLINE"
From The Cadiz (O.) Organ.

From the CadLz (O) organ
Mr. Organ Editor:
Sir; see my name on The Van Buren, Committee
of Vigilance for Nottingham township, in the list
published in the last Sentinel. once did, but don't
aoac belong the parry who has taken the liberty to
use my name, without my consent. am poor
man, and am fully convinced that the measures ad
vocaed by Van Buren, and his friends, strike al The
ROOT Of The prosperity 81 the poor, and only benefit
the ofiice.holdrrs Our produce and labor are re-
duced one-half, but the wages OF ohiceholders are
the same they we're year ago They can buy three
times The amount OF produce, with the same money
now, that they could twelve months ago; therefore,
conclude that the love OF fees is their democracy,
instead of the interests Of our beloved country. My
voice and vote at the next election will be Tor Old
Tippecanoe who told he poor soldiers when he was
parting with them after the Indian war Gentlemen,
il you come 10 Vincennes, you will always lind
plate and knife and for my table, and assure
YOU that you will never find My DOOR SHUT AND THE
STRING OF THE LATCH PULLED IN. This is the man
for me; his heart is as big a barn-us poor men
will not suffer under his administration ii elected
Tell the Sentinel editor to strike my name from
the Nottingham list | also received an appoint
ment as collector l9g the Loeo-toco Band; That
work decline. LEVI MALLERNEE-
Nottingham Township March 3, 1910.
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Mr.. LuMpKlS submitted The fOlIowi,, lro,.

Mr.. LUMPEiS submitted the following motor.
Res0ired, That during the remainder Of Tie r,..
session Of Congress The daily meeting. of he I,
shall commence al II O'clock, A. NJ unia o.t,t
ordered.
On motion Of Mr. SMITH Of Iad.ana The 81. h.
range the circuits Of the Federal cooris wss
and Mr.. 5 submitted a substitute for tue b.. /,
was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Cay, Of Alabama, in pursuance fuotee ,..4
and obtained leave to introduce bill 10 proN.s s.-.
pensation for injuries 10 property committed 3, a.a.
ding Indians; which was read twice, ard reenet Il,
the Committee on Ildian Affairs
DEFENCE or THE SoRTHEAsrERs FRoSTEE
Mr. NoRvELL submitted the following molIon. ~.
was considered and agreed to:
Resolred, That the Committee on Military Af.pl
Instructed TO inquire into the expectancy OF fe.es,a5
ing q military post at Detroit, and Of erecting barn.
and constructing Notifications Tor the protection u h
same for improving the forts Gratiot, Macka.acs n.
Sault ST. Marie and Green Bay.
OFFICERS in THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION
adopted
Resolved, That the Secretary OF the Navy Be d,e,t
to inform the Senate, 1, What are the rank AMI eg
mission which Lieutenant Charles Ntkes il sa
Lieutenant William l. Hudson now hold 10 TIE a.,,
service OF the United States >, Whether the sad yf
GERS, or either OF them, received from the Dep4fnt.
or otherwise before they let the United STATE. il
other commission or authority naval officer, gf..
any other, and IN what respect or character i5sa
lieutenants IN the navy; 3. Whether the Depa..ar.
has information that either. both, OF said oise,
have, since their departure from the United State d,
sumed and used any other and what, uniform u Il.
above that OF lieutenant. nd
II they have, by What right authority the san.e.a.
been done
LOSSES IN INDIAN WARS
tanned by individuals in The with the lndlau
sipce 1880 was ordered to be engrossed ior 'a.t
reading
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resumed the game which he played with such marked
bad lock during the past year He will make MAJOR
Garaod Of the most popular msn IN the Common
wealth.
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FROM THE CINCINNATI REPUBLICAN.
SYLVAN POLITICS."

The Hickory tree is fading fast,
Into the yellow leaf;
Its days Of power and pride are past,
Tho once Of trees the chief.
And all the trees on hill and dale,
Tho all the country round,
Were greved that such goodly tree
Should tottcr TO the ground.
Then loud broke forth the sylvan cry,
Who now shall be our chief
And branches shook, both low and high,
And quIycred every leaf.
Then many trees preferred their claim
And for the honor strove;
Trees tall and fair, OF mighty name,
The pride Of all the grove.
The Massachusetts, oak displayed
HIS noble head Oh high;
While through his mighty branches played
The breeze Of Liberty
The Whue-wood cas-, his graceful shade
Der blooming Tennessee;
It's fragrance glsddened many glade
It was gallant tree.
Dut MIST, ING IliGhoiy sou wiz SPsuh'
Let every tree be dumb,
Let no leaf stir, or dry bough creak,
When forth has accents come
II is my will, the Hickory said.
Throughout this mighty realm,
That every tree shall bow his head
Unto the slippery Elm.
And next to him in rank shall stand,
Obsequious at his back,
A sapling from the Western land.
My favorIte sprig, Black Jack.
They've stood by me in many blow,
Shall desert them now
swear :" by the Eternal" no!
Let all the forest bow.
From thousand hills and thousand vales,
Deep voices sweled around,
As when the distant storm prevails,
Or Heavens deep thunders sound.
Hold, Hickory, hold this neer can be
Bow to the slippery Elm.
Ere we shall bow to such tree,
May whIlwlnds overwhelm,
Ia splintered wreck, each goodly trunk
And crush the forest pride
Better, far better had we sunk,
Beneath the tempest's tide,
No, while our branches revel free,
In the pure air Of heaven,
Never shall our allegiance be
To creeping meaLness gwen.
Thou, Hickory, vert, in dangers hour,
A useful tree and brave,
And bravely d,dst thou sink thy roots,
Deep in the hons grave.
But what has he thy minion, done,
To claim a lofty need;
We know no noble act of has,
Nor patriotic deed.
Foil well we know that round thy stem
His vlne-like boughs be wound.
And crlnglng to the slightest whln,
Low beet him to the ground
His servlle soul we deeply scorn,
Away with HIM, away;
HIS yoke by us shall ne'er be borne,
Nor will we bear his sway.
No, lie, him in some dark rasine,
List to the reptiles voice
Where the moons clear blaze is never seen
The Buckeye IS our choice.
Wen have the Buckeye, as nee can,
For HIM we give our voice y.
He is good, an honest man,
Aud is The Peoples choice
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that the great aggregate in heart and soul
listed IN thai cause We we're present at any
popular assemblsgs where greater harmony and decorum
pre- vailed"
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Loco.FoCo INTRIGUE.

The Lancaster Herald has the following notice OF Mr.
Senator Buchanans operations against The "Od Colo
mel" snd in favor Of Mr.. King, OF Alabama during
visit Of the latter that place some time ago. Mr.
Buchanan may take ,nteres, IN the success Of
Mr. King. or may do one good in the way Of infu
ence for another but OF there is no such thing
as coalition" or bargain and sale" among democrats
Of the first water such these The Lancaster He
raid says
.Durinp Mr. Kings visit to this place year or so
ago Mr. Buchanan paid the greatest attention to him.
aud has ever since been using has Influence IN his De-
half The lnelligencer OF this place we'll known 10
be under the control Of Mr. Buchanan. was made to
hoist the name Of Mr. King for the Vice Presidency
aud his urged by editorials written
BY Mr. buchanan. Fourth Of July ioasls IA MIR Kings
favor were prepared aud distributed BY the Senator hm-
SELF and drank by who, IN reply TO the question,
who is William r. King. whom you have toasted II
could only reply. don't know but he must be pretty
clever fellow and democrat, as Mr.. Buchanan iorofe
The ioastr' So 1t went public sentiment thus
manufactured was rumpeted forth by the lntellgencer
and those other papers controlled or fatered by Mr..
Buchanan, until the meeting Of the late State Con-
venton."
The following paragraph. which fnd in late Har-
rsburg keystone. VII tend show the efforts aud
anxises of another Loco-foco asplrant for the
sion the Vice Presidency, as also the punishment In
alcted by him upon the Keystone for lis contumacy
After all, The .'Old Colonel" is The man, he Is the
only one Of the Locooco asplrans who asplIes no
higher. Let Messrs Forsyth, Polk. King &c. make
similar declaration, and they will probably have bet
terluck time" The Harrisburg Keys stone (VsB)
says
We opposed the attempt Of Mr. Forsyth Secretary OF
Stale TO obtain the democratic nomination for the Wee
Presidency The Reporter supported MS pretensions.
Mr. Forsyth has taken the publication OF the laws from
the Keystone and bestowed 1t upon The Reporter This
Job worth last year about $50 We have
the brave Colonel Johnson a. our candidate without
any other reward than constantly increasing subscrp
ton Of unbought democrats. We much prefer It 10 the
$50 with John Forsyth candidate for the Vice
Presidency The liberal act Of Mr.. Forsyth shows
grea, magnanlmity and his worhlness OF being mem
Der Of the national cabinet. He did receive IN The
Conventiona single vote for HIMSELF and he will have 10
distribute great many larger iavofs before he ever
will receive from Pennsylvania.
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and Robert White, Esq Cashier Of the Manhattan
Bank, have both resigned their Offices.
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a TO LET, and genteel three story
EssW brick dwelling house, containing fourteen rooms
LlW- with all the conveniences IN the house, and
spacious ward and buildings for the accommodation
OF private family for boarding house, situated on
Missouri avenue, between l.2 and 9th streets west
Re nj reasonable. Immediate possession may be had
mar 10 a. JOHN p VAN NESS.
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UNITED STATES SENATE

GENERAL BAsKRUPr Law
MI. TALLMADoE presented the memorial Of a M.
Of citizens Of oswego, in the State Of New Yo,.
ing the passage Of bankrupt aS whicn Va, =.
to the COMMITTEE on the Judiciary
Mr. T gave notice that on some future d, II,
ask leave TO bring N bah establishing p,1s,.
rupt law.
Mr.. WRIcHr presented the memorial Of MIA.
citizens Of BroOklyn, New York, prayiog me Il,
Of bsnkrup, law; which was referred 10 the c,.
Tee on the Judiciary.
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CULTURE or SILK.

Mr. CLAY, Of Kentucky, presented memoir, =,
a number Of citizens Of Belmont and Jefet,op !.
m Ohio, calling the attention Of Congres. to I'd,
cal distress which pervades the county, ps,..,,..
dasry and enterprise, and pointing to me ehe.,,.
mens Of silk one Of the remedies I.kes i, /,
mitigating il.
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yITuNDERS OF THE HEAyENS.-One large ito
w volume, with very numerous fine engrayngs pnce
as SO published at IL dollars) beautifully printed and
he sab4 O'O''1 ' '''''' " F. TAYLOR
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His declension.

Were it in my power TO accept this nomination. !
should consider duty to do whatever might be
my opinion OF the probable result Of the election Be-
eylug the choice Of the Wing candidate for the office
of Governor next November 10 be any fu-
ture event politics, could certainly feel wish TO
decline the nomination. luence Of the result VI
the last election was however infatuated in my let.
ter of the 4th OF March, 1882 to the committee Of last
year, that my desire al that time, TO decline being
a candidate. Among the chef causes OF THIS wish was
the belief, that domestic considerations might make 1t
very desirable for me- before the end Of the year.
move my family TO Inlder climate. Subsequent
have shown the justice OF this apprehension, and
made II my duty, measure OF precaution adopted
by medical advice IN reference to the health of OF
family to pass the next winter in the South Of Eu-
rope This circumstance, Of course, puts 1t out of my
power accept the nomination with which have been
honored by the Convention.
His knowledge of Gov Harrison.
Having been famiIarly acquainted with General Har-
rison Washington during the four years of Pres-
dent Adams administration, have ample and persona
knowled dye OF his honesty capacity, and patriotism"
HIS talents Of high ORDER his general reading .pa
iculay the department OF history, is extensive and
accurate ; he is good speaker and good writer,
WITNESS his discourse The Aborgines Of the valley
Of the Ohio in 1898 his practical acquaintance with
affairs exceeded by that of few individuals in the
counry, and his public services have been extended
over longer period believe, than those Of any other
man now on the Stage Warmly attached, as nave
been the former candidate Of Massachusetts, still
regard the nomination Gen Harrison favor
able The country is under the highest obligations
to those distinguished statesmen whose magnaunity
has produced perfect union of the Wing party in its
support ! feel confident that this nomination will
prove the means of efecting that change in natloLa
politics. which has became necessary for the public
welfare The country needs relief from the policy pur-
sued by the General Government and the intense party
action by which it has thus far been sustained. The
continued appeal to the worst passions OF men, by The
party press is scarcely less pencous than the measure
in which the support of those passions enlisted 1t
is evident, from indications too plain to be mistaken,
tina, the people have decreed change and that the
minaon Of General Harrison is the instrument by
which it will be effected That il may prove auspi
cious to our beloved Commonwealth, and 10 the whole
country, the habinger of better times and better feel
ngs. is the fervent wish OF,
Gentlemen, your obliged
Friend and obedient servant,
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GOV. EVERETTS DECLENSloN OF THE
NoMINATloN-HlS OPINION OF GENER-
AL HARRISON
We make the following extract from Gov. Egereit's
able letter the committee appointed TO inform IN Of
his denomination for the Office Of Governor Of Massa-
chusetts.
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Mammoth Lottery, for 18th April.
CAPITAL $4,000 ~! ALSO,
$25,000! S $4,000! $4,000 !
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
4 Car
D. :. GREGORY & co. Managers.

To be positively drawn Saturday, the lsh OF April,
1910, at Alexandria ID. c.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
THURSDAY, March 70

MASSACHUSETTS, CONTESTED ELECTION
Mr.. PARMESTER laid before the House other te,.
mony il relation the contested election OF Mssas..
sets which referred TO the Committee Of Lee.
tons.
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LOSSES IN INDIAN WARS.

The bill to provide for the paymen. Of damage !,
tanned by indv duss in The vars with the Indla "a
sipce 1880 was ordered to be engrossed for ii,
reading
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-08-04

mode TO shelter" himself
rains and winds Of heaven" by c,nc.
appropriations made by Conerr..
pairs ut the Presidents House
silver paper, scarlet damask. prc,, 4
fixing bell pulls, cleaning or rc.el5.
ieaus and cornucopia bracket branch. 1
and putting up window cur,,n. 1
down and taking up carpets, and IN
iho furniture from the Audience ,n
Majors room, and fiom the latter IN u.
|ence roomt The homes, truth abon, ,I'
|mattcr ~ this, sir. Scarcely sioo ~.
Expended during the las, twelve ,ear 1
King legitimate, real, pcrmnnen, Dro..
the Presidents House. eqcepnnc on
casion for painting the entire bmld,n, !
and outside, for which a special am,
of S3,i32 vas voted by Congress- NJ |
resentatives of the People have hoo,
Ives sir, actually gullcd, with ,bc
large annual appropriations have ls,n
|sarp for REPAIRS of the Pres,een,, n"
that it might not "fall topicces and 20 I. :.
ITO be concluded ncu Heef ""'
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-08-04
tD'Whig Enthusiasm D~vpaoratine !!1r
Another Great Gathering of tn
People, who have taken the won
of Reform into their own hands !

The Second District Convention of d
PEOPLE was assembled at Brandon ID
Thursday the 3Oth of July. The dy Fa(
fine-fine for the business of the Farmer, I'd
THE scythe, and the axe, the hammer an,
THE plough were laid aside, and the very bad
and muscle of the District came, ina sold
|phalanx, to talk of their wrongs and their Op1
preston; and not to talk, only, but delemnA
to act--t0 act with un,iring vigor, until "
|oppressor should be despoiled Of the power1
oppress-uutil wrong should give plac. !
right, and virtue take the place of injustice Al
misrule. The same spirit was exhibited Wild
has been seen at every Wing Convention sT
the Harrisburgh nominations. The fam
patriotism, so lately cnkindled, blazcd brgr1
the enthusiasm which has charac,erizet1
assemblies ofthe Wings, glowed with incr1
ed aciivity-the manifest and determined
oiution every where seen, to risk every w
IN the defence of the constitution and ~
was cheering in the midst of the gloom via
yet thickens in the political horizon, and Va
lg'ves promise of a brighter and happier n
|Such AN assemblage a, an important and "a
busy season of the year, speaks a Language !
which the reckless aspirants after power y
cause TO tremble. 1t tells emphaiically a
Itbe day is not distant when the rights Of 4
people shall not be dlsregarded with lmDun1
when the violated constitution shall be n
stored TO its proper place; and the laws Of y
land be no more subseryient to the smbitiotf
designing rulers.
To US it was manifest that Ns p-oIhv e,
that they had too long submitted quietly pn
encroachments Of the Executive upon ~
constitution; that they had too long sga's'
the laws Of the land TO be violated 1881
public servants-ihat the time had conn va
usurpation and e~ncroaShment mus, be n
with uncompromising, determined ~reslsl''n
that the present crisis in the affairs Of bssI
zion demanded the help Of every friend ri
country, and that the welfare, the psaa'
prosperity Of the country, the stability 80
rights, the %permanency Of their free -
1tions, were to be regarded as paramof
leyery other consideration. These ieR
have moved, and these feelings will mo"'
people, until their public servants learn %
lspect their will and the Constitution ana
laws Of the land.
Ia vain will the men who are grdsPinaN
power look for the Evaporation Of tho en-
siasm' Of the people, in the hope Of peril
aiing their dominion; for that spirit oi
iotism is abroad through the land which
!! prophets cannot put down, which can +"
Ter be deceived, and will no longer be "'
sThe people feel their injures-ihey Eo0'
/ possess the remedy, and that remso'
!! have determined to apply and nelihsf
| ises nor money, nor Office can turn ihsn
their purpose.
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Wing Meeting at Bennington

The Anniversary of the BATTLE M
BENNINGTON will be celebrated b, ID
Wings on Friday, the 18th day of Augu
next. Several distinguished gentlemen frol
abroad will be present and will address III
people. A great gathering Of all who are dh
satisfied with the ruinous measures Of h
present administration is confidently expected
July 81, 1910.
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Tippecanoe Club.

The next meeting of the Club, is to be 4
at the Court House on Friday of this wetil
half past 6 o'clock, p. NJ. a general alteud.s
is requested. The ladies are Informed that,
meetings of the Club are open to all 20
Wings, aud the subjects discussed concemt
whole country.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-08-04

All purchased from l.. Neron
& Go.
Bought LAnm Campbell & Coyle,
lfanchandeliefs
Bought from Campbell, & Broth
ers. ? octagon Hall Lamps
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g gnsu anA 20 paH,. si fuio dean.
isis oone s'ofgsrs, taucl share.
$50
y doycn Clsrct Wins, cut paAr
sirm. 81
g DO Un+e Gngrf cup~. - IS
q 90 Cut wip cooltis. 81
, DO Cot CHAMPS, ~
- ,ans wales b-otilss, Gsai and aini
2 CASKS,