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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
A REPUBLIC INEVITABLE IN FRANCE.
PANS Anril % ISlO

The die is cast--the first fruit Of the radical
ministry has been culled-an immense stride has
been taken toward republican institutions, for
the public functionaries who are deputies will
be deprived of all promotion within year after
the close of the session.
This, if carried out TO its utmost conseQuen noes,
will lay the axe to the root of corrupt voting,
and prevent all government but that which is
i'm strict accordance with the wishes of the peo-
pie, so that monarchy win be Slapped TO its foun-
dalton.
The radical ministers have had no alternative
but 10 take the royalists at their word, and con
sent to the bringing in of the bill by which they
themselves will be necessarily crippled. Theirs,
when out of power, was fred with virtuous in
dgnation at the corrupt votes Of public func-
tionaries, but he now sees that numerous host
of paid adherents in the Chamber, " good men
and true" are convenient appendages to any
cabinet. He therefore began by inveighina
against the measure, a, inexpedient under pre-
sent circumstances but the frown of the party
on which he depends for existence speedily re.
vealed TO him that his wsest plan was not to
belly his former principles, and that he must con
sent to the present consideration.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
SCRAPS FROM HISTORY.

The villifcation Of General Harrison by the
Richmond Enquirer, has frequently brought 10
mind the course Of that paper towards General
Jackson, before he became the idol Of the multi
tude. II occurred to us, that the exact parallel
between the two cases, SO far as relates TO the
past, would furnish some indicia for an estimate
of the future. We have accordingly searched
up the strong denunciations of the Hero OF New
Orleans by the editor Of the Enquirer, and sub
join them. Let the reader mark the scorn and
contempt with which General Jackson's preten-
sions were treated-he could mot interpret the
plain expressions Of one idao"-" his election
would prove a curse to the country" and I" he
would convert the whole country into one great
camp &c &c. But after all this, when Gene
raj jackson became the dispenser Of the spoils,
the same editor pronounced him a ''second
Uashingtonn He is now villifying General
Harrison in the same strain in which he did
General Jackson is it unreasonable to suppose
that he will, when General Harrison ascends the
Presidential Chair, do as he has done before,
aud in boot-lcking spirit, change his curses
into prases2 We shall see.-Rich. Whig
The Richmond Enquirsr's opinion Of Andrea Jack
SON, 1924
We cannot consent TO lend hand towards the cleo
ton Of such man az Andrew Jackson. 80 Richmond
Enquirer.
We would deprccate his. election as curse upon
our country--Ib.
One who, on any great crisis, would convert the
WHOLE COUNTRY INTO ONE GREAT CAMP, and would
reduce almost every thing under martial law.--b.
Do Gen Jacksons friends pretend to say that he is
equal to Washington When they modesfly lay claim
such pretension il will be time enough to answer
| them.--b.
Compare him with Adams and Crawford, and how
inferior must he be.-B.
We can commend Gen Jackson's modesty in re-
firing from the Senate and the Bench where he dis
covered the superior qualifications Of other people
Can say much for his modesfy trhen he is
aspiring to the highest office in this nation-Ib.
He is distinguished solder--but In he a states
mani Where is the evidence OF it Where are his
political speeches his dispatches his essays his
measures Where the evidences Of that skill and
attainment in politics to which life Of study and
periencc is essentially necessary l-Ib.
He is too little Of a sfafesman--foo rast--fo pio-
lent in his tcmper-his too much inclined to
arbitrary gorernment-to obtain the humble support
Of the editor Of this paper-B.
What kind Of President would this great civilian
make A gentleman irho cannot interpret the plain
expressions Of ia--and yet would be called upon
10 administer all the laws Of the land One whose
ideas are 80 purely military shs. hs wap IT. RS by
the civil courts, but court martiai-B.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

III AT meeting ofthc Delegates from the City of
Washington, to the late Great Convention at BALI
more, held at the Perseverance, Engine House the
18th inst the following resolutions unanimously
adopted
LIST. Resolved That this meeting tender to the be
rcavcd widow and orphan children of Thomas h
Laughlin their heartfelt for his untmey and
melancholy death.
wait upon the members Of the Delegation and other
citizens to receive subscriptions for the benefit OF the
widow and children of the late Thomas II Laughln
and to carry the above resolution into effect, the o
lowing gentlemen were appointed
LIST Ward--Messrs. Magrudcr and +. Howard.
ID " Kirkwood and Stewart
81 Gideon Havcner, Helen, and
Campbell
ith Henry May and Jos Addison
9Th & 9th Noble Young, VIM. T. Howard
and Robt. Clarke.
al Resolved, That the thanks Of the Wing Young
Men of Washington, who attended the Convention
held Al Baltimore on the 4th inst he rendered to thu
Marshals Of that city appointed to attend upon the
Wing citizens Of Baltimore, generally for their kind
attentions TO The Delegation while in that city.
4th. Resolved, That the thanks Of the Delegation
the District in their late visit Baltimore for his I'M
firing cxcrtons in their behalf
5th Resolved That the several resolutions adopted
al this meeting be published in the National lnelh
gcnccr and Madisonian
JOHN II GODDARD, Chairman.
J. l.. HESsHAw, Secretary.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
BORN A VETERAN.

" am veteran in the cause of democracy was
born So and have lived so"-Mr. Grnndy's speech at
The Pan Buren, Convention.
Reading the above, brought 10 my recollection an
anccdotc, said to have occurred in Tennessee A
braggadoca offered himself candidate for the Legs-
laure, and is the custom in the country he adj
dressing the people, and speaking largely Of himself
when all at once he paused raised himself his toes,
and bawled out, 8 ] am democrat. sucked demo-
crazy from my mothers breast" An old soldier who
stood near him, and who knew all about the matter,
responded quick thought, 1t is well you did not
suck your daddy, for he was a tory" O.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

Among the most painful duties that nave de-
VOWED an me. in the cORlfpe Of lie nueQ with
srv inu incidents, is the Necessity IN which am
nlaccd 20 hold you up 70 the country and to'pos-
terity as calumniatof.
~ IN this city, you say that his friends will
~ II, General Harrison have the use Of pen,
VIC and paper. and that you will ask Mr.. Burke
~ state whether the Cincinnati Committee does
~, y,trsguarly attend their candidate 10 the Post
o6ice when he goes for letters, TO see that he
gets none that are not such as they are willing
that he should receive.
Knowing Mr.. Burke 10 be an ardent partisan
of the present administration, and that he min
Qled without reserve in political conversations
did not know how far he might have committed
himself 10 his conversations with you, my reli-
ance therefore was more on the people Of Gin
cinnati, who would have been called upon e
yndicate General Harrison against your ca
lumny, in case he had endorsed il, than on Mr.
Burke, whenI addressed to that gentleman the
letter which you will find below.
In saving this, mean not to disparage Mr.
Burke, further than he is impeached by permit
ting you to avouch his name as the author Of
deliberate calumny. speak Of him to show u
YOU and to the world that, although your owl
witness stood silent, and, far as he could, by
negative endorsement, verified your statement
was not afraid to put even him to the test, con
fidently believing that your statement would re
coil on its author.
| am now enabled to say that upon reading
my letter, Mr., Burke said that you had no autho
rty to refer to him that you had done wrong
in doing So and that you must correct you
statement That SO far from the Cincinnati
Committee attending General Harrison to tn
Post Office and opening his letters, before the,
are permitted 70 pass into his hands, Genera
Harrison receives his letters as other gentlemen
do; sometimes by the hand Of friend, some
times himself, and sometimes by servant; am
that so far from his being attended by commit
tee, as you assert he knows nothing Of an
such committee except what he has seen in tn
papers, and that they have never, in single in
stance, attended him TO the Post Office as yo
represent. at.Ay
Here, them you are convicted by the mouth Q
your own witness and you must stand befor
the world as prostituting your high character an
your official station, 10 bolster up the cause Of
corrupt administration by means unworthy OF
petty barIoom politician
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
.HUGE PAWs.n

A correspondent Of the Thomaston (Me.)
Republican, writing from Cincinnati, about Ge-
neral Harrison's farm, (which is said to be in a
high state Of cultivation" adds, 81 was told that
he was often seen following the plough, or with
a rake or other implement Of husbandry in his
hands from morning till night have heard i
remarked that il was his temperate, active and
industrious habits that preserved TO him so much
vigor, vivacity and clcarness Of mind. His
hand bore evidence Of laboring in the field. II
was in perfect contrast to the little soft, delicate,
silken hand of Mr.. Van Buren,, who, suppose,
would shudder at the thought of taking hold Of q
plough.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
pRE-FMprros BILL

Mr.. CHITTENDEiJ, on the 18th Of May, pre-
scented the following pctitions
Petition Of Jonathan Scott for remuneration for the
loss Of property in tho late with Great Britain
Memorial of inhabitants Of Sackctts Harbor pray
ing the aid of the General Government in the con
sructon cf ship canal around the Falls of Niagara.
Several memorials in behalf Of William Lyon Mac
Kcnzie praying his release from further imprisonment
Memorial Of sundry inhabitants Of Sackets Harbor,
praying for the passage Of a general bankrupt law.
Petition of Francis MalIaby, asking leave to with
draw the petition and papers Of the widow Eliza Bal
lard from the Office Of the Clerk Of the House Of Re
prcacn natives
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

FOR THE MADlsoNIAN
"THE LAST DAYS OF THE EMPIRE"
As indulgence in every within and caprice Of her
rulers distinguished the profigatc and darker days
which preceded the dissolution of the Roman Empire,
our "C9ssr NTH a Senate al his HEELS would in
suit and trampe the interests and opinions Of tho
people, before he is compelled to resign his power.
IN spite Of lamentations here and eissrhers" the
Sub Treasury il now to be forced ON the country
though thrice rejected by the nation that host Of
partsans may receive their rewards and that lis slow
poison may operate az measure Of revenge ON tho
succeeding Administration.
Nor can he too highly recommend militia
plan" which, collating the faults and unconsttuton-
alitics Of all preceding schemes is original in cmbody
ing standing army for free people
The press is to be subsidized and the unprin-
cipled Of his satellites to become "the organ"
These and other measures Of past and future wisdom
and party discipline, all to be lauded bya Treasury
bought press, whose rancor will become vene-
nsnaas sunlnfnns af issnlniinn hefrav fhnn,-
selves.
Not the least UNREASONABLE prcmontory of the de-
cline and fall Of empire, dcveopcs itself in the events
of the last few days.
They indicate an incorporate haste to reward mem
bers Of the party rejected by the people, and pcrso
nal favoritcs unknown TO the country. A Roman
ruler made his horse consul; perhaps, in these days
of patent democracy" the right may yet be reserved
to people to inquire if any similar appointment has
been made, or is in contemplation among the batch
recently nominated, to be confirmed" "Spain, |"
Russia, Sardinia and the Post Office y and
what is TO follow
How many are, and how known to the nation q
Which Of the rewarded" comes " fresh from the
peopie," and after what approved democratic fash
ion? How many known as having done more
for the party" than for the country And how ma
ny are utterly unknown to the peoplc7
These points Of free inquiry and il is hoped
explanation will be somewhere found satisfactory to
other than the selfstylcd democracy" who cling to
the "ion's hide, without the title to possession.
That other party will be answered and is,
THE PEOPLE
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
FYom ne cmes~saii Repstlica~, Msy is
SCENE AT THE LOG CABIN.

bNMfv1 = - - - N3hH|Hf~'
On Saturday, the stesmboas Pennsylvania, on
her WAY nom PiRsbug . the ihlls Of ~ An
thony, with . large company Of gentlernen and
ladies on board, and . company Of U. 8. troops
for Fort Leavensworth, stopped At North Bend,
!. sps sta 70 General Harrison. The gentlemen on
board visited on the General, bearing the com
plimenss Of the ladies', whom the inclenency Of
the weather prevented from leaving the boat
The General, with ~ the gallantry Of the old
soldier, and the old school in which he was edu
Gated, waited on the ladies In the boat, and war
greeted BY the welcome notes Of the band o.
music on board. and the liveliesl demonstration
of enthusiasm ON the part Of the whole compa.
nv. He took leave Of them after most agree
able stay of about half an hour, the whole
uniting in giving him three cheers, as the boa
left the banks Of the North Bend.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

The Log Cabin RIFE is the title Of new Harrison
paper Of tho popular style to be issued at Harrisburg
Pa, on the Both inst, by Mr.. Henry Montgomery.
The Sfraghfout Harrisonian, is the title of a new
and spirited paper published at Columbus, Ohio.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
UNITED STATES SENATE,
Fanny, May %.
UNIFORM BANKRUPT Law.

UNIFORM BANKRUPT Law.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the Uni
form Bankrupt Law to-day land Mr.. TALLm,pcE
spoke with great ability and ccc. in support of the
measure. We suboin few rapid notices Of his ar
gument.
He said the power TO pass Bankrupt Laws existed
in every civilized government Of Europe and had
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

Snom fell to the depth of several inches at Catskll
N Y. on the 10th inst Il covered also the roofs Of
houses at Newport, X. l.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

The Old Dominion " 3D. paper calls It's brother
Of the Harrisburg Keystone, an enemy In disguise,
and It's editor a traitor
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
GENERAL HARRISON I'm THE WEST,

I
The following is an extract fiom letter written by
Senator in the Legislature Of Kentucky to a Mem
Der Of Congress in the House Of Representatives,
dated Glasgow, KY, 9th May 1870
The political news in Kentucky and Tennessee,
you may rest assured is Of the most cheering charac
ter We are all here perfectly confident that Harrison
will get Tennessee. There be no question but
that there is going on in Tennessee this time the
greatest revolution (poitca that there has been
in the Western country. The people change by
ncghborhoods, towns yes, whole counties are
going over to the Wing ranks. The counties along
the Tennessee line in Kentucky hive caught the fire
and you may rest assured (no mistake) that every
county in this district will give largely increased
Wing majority at August and November"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23
9usmtr-& lrth GsA1rtSs.
UNITED STATES SENATE,
MoxpAy, May ~

issoLvxnr pxBroRs.
Mr.. CLAYTON, from the COMMITTEES On - ~,
dietary, reported the at 10 extend tor longer sao
the several acts now 10 force for the rcIief o.
debtors Of the United States, a. amended ~ "
House, and with an amendment TO that amendments
both Of which amendments were ordered 70 10 en-
crossed
LAND OFFICES
The bill 10 provide for the continuance Of the Office
Of Surveyor General la the several disrcts 20 soon a
the surveys therein BE- compessd, for sboiishng
land offices under certain ana ios osns
purposes having bccn returned from the House Of Re
prese natives, with an amendment
On motion Of Mr.. SMITH Of Indiana, the b,ll and
amendment were referred TO the Committee OF Pub''f
Lands
The bill Cor tho relief Of Avery, Sstmarah q GO
was taken up and discussed At considerable ienesn
Mr.. ROBINSON, Mr. LUMPKlN, and others sd
yocatinr the claim, and Messrs, HUBBARD
WHITE, CALHOUN and Others opposng It. Inc
bill was passed over informally with view OF ITS be-
ing taken up at a future period
On motion Of Mr.. WILLIAMS,
Resoirsd, That the Secretary Of the Navy be re-
qursted TO appoint Board Of Officers naval and ma
rne, to witness an exhibition Of Mighill Nutiing'
patent cyIender firearms, and report the results IN
detail for the information of Congress- together with
their opinion Of the advantages TO be derived from ha
Adoption Of the same into the naval service.
The Senate again took up the unfavorable report o.
the Committee Of Claims in the case Of the Messrs
Crooks owners Of the British schooner Lord Nelson
and after some discussion the bill was motion Of
Mr.. HUBBARD, indefinitely postponed
SYSTEM or RAsKRuPTcY.
The bill on the subject Of bankruptcy the hour be-
ing late was after brief conversation laid over BY
consent till tomorrow
And the Senate adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

Itppecdnoe CY,sbs.-These Clubs are exact
ly the thing. They have succeeded 10 admira-
ton. Let them keep on rs they are now organ
lied, and great good will arise from them. In is
good rule to let "well alone" No one should
IN any manner. whatever, attempt to interfere
with the present happy arrangement All is
right for the cause Of General Harrson.--M y.
Star.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

NJ 81 am in favor Of the Sub-treasury. !. said
worthy old gentleman Of this city, the other
day, "but shall vote for General Harrison. |
90 for the Sub-ircasury, but ] want an honest
man to superintend it, Louisville Journal
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-23

Some Of the Loco oco Federal papers are crcu.
lating paragraphs like the following, heading them
facts which cannot he contradicicd:"
!. General Hrraison is the candidate Of the aboli.
tion party The abolition presses in his sup
port y
2. General Harrison voted TO sell poor white men
ms slaves for debt
8. General Harrison has his guardians, Spencer
Gwinn, and Wright to superntc,,d him while can,
didate
The above paragraphs are false, all and singular
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-04

have frequently witnessed
" the ravages OF this disease; and have heard and
read of many remedies, but far oftener saw them fail
than result in success The writer, however, Of the
letter to the agent Of DR.. Harlich's Compound
Strengthening and German Aperient Pills. has long
been known to us and from invalid, he is deli
heated we know and meet him daily as hale, hear
~ man. Though no advocate of postrums Of any
kind, we cannot withhold notice of what we con-
slider the eficacies and virtues Of Harlich Com
pound Strengthening, and German Aperient Pills.
The case before US is living monument TO BOTH
Spirit Of the Times Of JAN + s.sa
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Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City.
nv Civ
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