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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-28
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-28

A HISTORICAL TALE of the early settle
"A nent OF Vermont, in vols.-by the author
of "May Martin.'' For sale al this Office
MA new supply Of tho above work has been
received ut this office. q-f -r,t FsPsr s.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-28
From the Washington Madisonian.
MORE MONEY WANTED.

The five millions Of treasury notes obtained
las, winter, and The six millions Of revenues
since January, and the other resources of the
Government, have proven insufficient. for the
economical administration. The communica'
ton OF the Secretary Of the treasury to Congress
referred to in our last, asks understand, tor
n further loan Of Treasury notes, to the amount
of four millions. 1t cannot now be said that the
banks have caused the deficiency; the banks
have been discarded since May 1885, and now
are completely divorsed from the Government;
and yet, twice this present session have we seen
the Presidents Message and the Secrearys Re.
p p"' Congress s Hey told us the
to be reduced and that there would not he any
further necessity to borrow money, and YET,
twice since have they demanded a loan. They
have divorced themselves from the hanks g. mar
ried themselves to the brokers. These notes
are sold TO the broker-The members of Con
gress are paid ut the brokers. Verify the mon
ey changers have taken possession of the tenn
ple-and the independent Treasury turns out
to be Il shaving shop, dependent on brokers.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-28

The above were supporters of the present admin
istration and residents OF Senbenvie town
ship, with the exception of Messrs Porter and Oil
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-01-23

GENTLEMEN Before SAY farewell you accordance with s
qurement OF custom and the Promptngs of feelings
n occasion to return thanks for your mpmay
luton passed few days ago.
Inc language OF compliment pleasant all times but truly x
we are assured that it accompanied with feelings friendship and
spect. T
If have been enabled discharge the duties my
factory manner It's surely not attributable my knowledge
city, but TO nugent fobearance. have doubtless Frequently
red but your paraiy has concealed yor Kindness has caused
remain undiscovered
The session has passed calmly and serenely away and if
feeling arose, it was instantly sifed.
The has been of excitement and
we have abored for good for evil tale which
Of one thing feel assured that have erred has been
hands-wth honest intentions.
To enact laws for the and protection people
ent their habits and customs, citizens of %
are is, we have found work of ordinary importance.
Great the effect of the first country
hope that those which have passed our present
have their due influence the conduct character OF our
GENTLEmENTs painful take friends and a
that It's not commonplace courtesy when say %
you all with regret - <4a
session OF seventy FIVE days has made all around fmI
hosehoud things and doubtless will often hear the the
the desk and fill the different this hall with proper o.
pants in the visions of the night 4a NJ
But we leave not those who part without hope for fai
that snail have the qualification meeting you all the ensuing
mer enjoying the good will of your and the blessings
Meanwhile have fonde wishes for your welae and Ne
fare OF those whom you will meet your homes. afs4sa
petition from the Territory Of Wisconsin to have their Govern
elected by the people, has been presented a5 oa5ass
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-01-23

|enced than myself in legislation.
Much business has been transacted during
s,ate that evnth been servcea
the world that the people Of Iowa would Defend if
their lives what they believe be right and last what
When raised maintain the laws the
United States and for the protection citizens and their
could not but feel proud THAT had been with
csyes genemen that stood
OF constitute living around the laws and
ton of the land &6
Gentlemen duties members of the Legislative
Iowa Territory will distinguished we now
hod must the people, and when glance past
ceedlngs OF this body induced believe return
that trust into their hands unsuied and
may not be improper for remark you your eg
ave The Territory
Just by thar
their would call their Judgment energy and
talents frame wholesome laws for the safeguard
ancement of the public good In the discharge duty YOU were
obstacles unforeseen Many your
Legislative annhated by in re-
publican and which caused the Legislative Assembly If
this Territory the good that
curing the amendment organic law so as to limit that power with
proper bounds has produced much harmony
the present winter. = as4@
Gentlemen in after years. when the sovereign State stand
proud column to the American Unon thousands
chvarous and patriotic citizens will strength and pride
OF aree then Of you should upon theatre
OF M you Will reflect with pleasures that you had contributed some
situations occupy hereafter whether Amer
lean citizens confident that you will he
found the true interests and liberty your county, and pro-
oug y every means IN your power her welfare and honor
Gentme pardon me for OBTAINING you OCCASION know
That many OF you and homes
where the turmoil OF political life will domestic han
and where all The world should cold unn YOU
would find refuge and cordial welcome with these marLs
Wares Whes Tor wear and the richest blessings of
well. IS 49, 800 = ~ ~ you iaFe'
And then 8a5ss1 500 seaI 4HE H <av9
On motion Of Mr. Inghram, s3sa a5t ..9a5a3aAaN #al
The Council adjourned die 5o6is 4el s9Esa&
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-01-23


mttee, in relation said bill a aos ssh tfGt509g ~
President appointed and Lewis said
maee. ' 'iA'oaD
After short time said committee, through chairman made the
following report: sHs sDln Laasaa l $3.50 ~
ne committee conference appointed the Council
confer vim similar committee the House of Representatives in rea
non 10 the disagreement Of the amendment Of the
Council to the first section of bill 1885, H. r. file report
hat they have had committee Of the Hon
ana have agreed that the bill shall he go
OF hyone thousand dollars. @ ast 80"
Inc report concured in t#Aaa# Ef a 4l9Asafa I'D
"A, On motion of Mr. Lewis, .aas 81 .ls.5eET ~
The Council adjourned until o'clock, p M. Ga a .f8
d sti4. s ss a5 TWO O'CLOCK, P. M.
81 On motion Of Mr. Whttlesey, ' ala
he Council went into executive a5 s4 aa<
Alter some time the Council regular session
The following message Of Representa-
dves by Mr. Fales, Chief Clerk: ss3a.491 ,0rooo
m ne House OF Representatives have passed No. c.
resolution relative TO the sale of the statute laws ~
House have eeded from their amendment To the 9th section
OF Mo. 81 G. bill to repeal the therein mentioned
ne House have also receded from disagreement tn the amend
mens OF she Council to the amendment House to
the militia s1a14sI rol paying oit
=, aouse insist their FIRST section Of
es: = y, ME- bill amend entitled fixing the
% supreme and district and for other purposes and have
thereto fa1AS' = conference = le'aon
The House have passed ~ asw ai@g @ eaasaar ges
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
KENTUCKY.

The Legislature met at Frankfort the 7th inst
Gov Letcher's message is comparatively brief and
business like. The State is in debt So, $4,000 The
annual receipts Of the State, not equal to the
nual expenditures. The Governor recommends the
passage of a resolution expressing the well known
wishes of Kentucky in relation to division of the
proceeds of the lands of the United States and the
Enlistment Of National Bank. He suggests that n
law be passed providing for an election Of members to
the 9th Congress at earlier period than usual,
should an extra session be called The banks of
Kentucky ready to resume payment when the
eastern and southern banks resume.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
ILLINOIS.

The Legislature of this State is now in session. in
consequence of special Proclamation of the Cover
The pccunary embarrassments ofthe State, con
sttue the cause of this Extra session.
The total amount of the liability of the State put
down in the message at s l36f3,60l In this aggre-
gate the States share of the surplus revenue under
the Distribution Act of Congress is included-which
being deducted'the upon which interest is paid
amounts to something over twelve millions. The an
ainterest is upwards of hundred and thirty
thousand dollars Assuming that the resources of the
canal and bank dividends will furnish the means TO
pay the interest accruing their respective accounts
for the next two years, the left unprovded for
account OF internal improvements will be s4 764 500
the annual interest which will to two hun
dred and eightyfvc thousand eight hundred and Sc
venty dollars.
As of immediate relief to meet the inter
est due in January the Governor thinks that nothing
better be advised than the sale or hypothecaton
State Bonds although below par.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
BOSTON AND GANO.

The great match race, or rather the great match
which "ioas jst at all, between these two Ii
ons of the day, came off yesterday, the Lafayette
course and resulted in the defeat of Gano in single
heat. Time, minutes 81 seconds. After which he
drawn and Boston took the ',reddy"
Although few disappointed in the of
Boston, yet all expected Gano to have made
interesting and animated contest 1t was evident how
ever that he Of his foot for his first heat yes
terday not in good time by several seconds
he made heat last spring the
Notwithstanding Boston was the victor il was
test by which he will add anything his already
high reputation for it clear that Gano not able
to make him run over any part ofthe ground-Augus-
Ia Sentinel
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
NORTH CAROLINA.

The Electoral College Of this State duly met in the
Senate Chamber at Raleigh. Gen James Welcome
OF Wilkes, was chosen President of the College, and
=. b. Freeman, ESQ, Secretary. MessIs. Charles
Mcdowell and ID F. Caldwell being absent, General
Edmund Jones, of Wilkes, and Dr. Samuel r. Folt,
Of Davidson, were chosen to supply their places The
College then voted UNANIMOUSLY for Gen. Harrison
and Mr. Tyler for President and Vice President
Mr. Heart Editor ef the Hsborough Recorder, was
Washington.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

Mr.. BENTON, by his early movements IN the Senate,
indicates his determination henceforh to lead the Van
Buren, Federalsts Mr. Calhoun is silent. He can
not follow Mr. Benton and yet he must or set up for
himself or join Gen Harrison. The end of the SEES
sion will disclose the new position of many men and
many parties
1t is singular what changes few years will pro-
duce Only four years ago, South Carolina gave her
electoral vote for Willie P. Mangum for President
Now MIR. Mangum is found in the Senate of the Uni
ted States by the side Of Mr. Clay entertaining the
same opinions Of the powers and nature Of the Govern
ment that he did in 1886, while South Carolina is
found occupying new position, supporting admin
istration which noarly evory other State condomns
And there sits Mr. Calhoun, directly the opposite of
his old friend Mr. Mangum Who has changed
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

Mr. BENTON rose 10 ask leave 10 introduce Bill
establishing permanent pre-emption system; and
after characteristic speech said he wished the ques
ton ON granting leave to be made question ON the
principle Of the Bill.
No Senator objected TO granting leave, and the Pre-
sident pro tenn. announced the first reading Of the
Bill.
Mr. BENTON. /" / wish the Ayes and Noes on
granting leave"
Mr. CLAY, of Kentucky Il is too late. The
President has announced the first reading of the
Billn
Mr. BENTON. "Then demand the ayes and
noes ordering the Bill TO second reading Let that
be considered the test ~
Mr. HUBBARD suggested the propreiy of post
Ponng the question till tomorrow and il accord
ingly postponed.
After some miscellaneous business of little interest
importance, the Senate proceeded TO the election of
Chaplain; and the Rev. Mr.. CooKMAs, ofthe Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. chosen ON the first ballot
The Senate then adjourned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

rolls. The number Of widows pensioned under the
act Of July 4, 1885, Is three thousand four hundred
and sixty-eight, of whom two thousand seven hun
dred and sixty survive Five thousand nine hundred
and twelve wido vs. have received the benefit Of the
act of July 1888 but the list is reduced TO five
thousand five hundred and eghty-six. Ali of those
now the rolls will be dropped the 4th of March
next when the term Of their pensions expires by
law. From the number Of applications, the Commits
soner is Of opinion that not less than fourteen hun
bred will be added to the year lSfl
The total sum drawn from the Treasury during the
past year, to pay PENSIONS amounts TO two million
forty eight thousand six hundred and sixty three dol
lars exclusive Of navy PENSIONS
The experience of two years confirms the opinion
formerly expressed OF the vexatious operation OF the
law of the 9th Of April 1888 which fixes the short pc
Rod Of eight months for the return 10 the Treasury OF
unclaimed pensions The intention OF the law, no
doubt was TO withdraw that from the pension
agent whereas its operation on the contrary draws
that additional amount from the Treasury at Wash
lnpton while il produces disappointment, inconveni-
ence, delay, and expense TO the poor pensioners.
By the fourteenth article Of the Cherokee treaty Of
December % 1885, ratified May %, 1886, il was
oreed on the part of the United States that such war
r;ors of the Cherokee nation engaged on the
side Of the United States in the last with Great
Britain and the Southern tribes of Indians, and who
e,a wounded in such service shall be entitled 10 such
pensions as shall be allowed them by the Congress OF
be United States. | respectfully suggest that Con-
ss be asked TO act upon this section of the treaty
fhere are not many Cherokee warriors who come un-
der that description but they very destitute; and
the good faith of the Government Is pledged IN Their
favor
cannot forbear bringing your notice the exposed
condition of the important archives of this Depart
ment Many of them are kept in small buildings, at
an announcement distance from the War Once, ana
surrounded by combustiblc materials A PLAIN nre
nToof building capable OF containing all these detached
Offices might be constructed for sum- the interest on
which would not exceed the amount now required Tor
having the rents of those occupied for the pur
pose. -, 80,
j r. POINSETT.
The President Of the United States.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

General HARRISON was expected to reach his
home on Thursday or Friday last. He is ex-
pected to arrive in this city in the course of three
weeks, on his way to visit his relations in vir-
ginia, among whom, il is said, he will spend the
time intervening between his passage through
this city, and the middle of February.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

H. B. RoMEYN, Esq, Of Ulster county, n. Y, is
the bearer to this city, Of the 42 FOUNDER from the
Empire State. Mr.. Romeyn is one of the original
Conservatives, and an able and active Tho
Albany Argus affects to be shockingy scandalized by
his appointment to this service which take to be
the very best indication Of his merit
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

The Western papers are ciphering out the
claims of Kentucky and Vermont to the Prize
Banner. Several Of them have come to the
conclusion that Vermont has won it, A com
mittee will have TO procure the official returns
and settle the matter
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

The Rev. Henry B Bascom, d. d professor Of mo
raj science and bellies lettres in the Augusta college
Kentucky, has been unanimously elected to the Pre-
sidency Of the College Of Louisiana, at Jackson.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

xr NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF THE u S.-An adjourned meeting Of this As
ISOLATION will be held THIS EVENING, at the Per-
Engine House when the debate the pend
ing resolutions will be further discussed general
attendance is requested. BY order,
dec Is JOSEPH ETTER, Secretary.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

On his way to this city, Dr. Duncan is said to have
asked sneeringy of Harrison member of Congress,
/" Who have you chosen to show old Harrison the
way over the mountains to Washington 2"
"One.Nathaniel Pendleton, believe sir" was the
reply.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
DUNCANANA.

DUNOANANA. ---.
new version of an old colloquy
Dramatis personG.-Dr. Duncan and young
Wing. Scene-near the public stables
DR.. D. You don't know any thing; you are a
fool.
Wing. Well, perhaps am. But there are some
things know, and something's don't know.
DR.. D. VIVA, do you know2
Wing. know DR.. Duncan has fat horse
DR.. d. What don't you know
Wing. don't know hose oats he eats sir
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

Practice Va. PROFESSION. Martin Van Blu
rem, President of the United States, and head of
the Anti-Bank Federal Loco Foco party, is a
srocKHoLpER in one of the banks of this city
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
LOUISIANA

The Electors for President and Vice President OF
Louisiana met the State House on the ID ms, and
cast their votes for WILLIAM HENRY HARRIsnN and
JONI TYLER. Mr., CYrREN DuPRF was the CHI osen
delegate TO take to Washington the electoral vo Of
Louisiana
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
OHIO.

The Legislature met the It'll. William Nc
Laughln w. b. reelected Speaker of the Sem
Gen. Ford (Har) was elected Speaker Of the
House.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

THE MAIDS MA N
WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is. 1910.

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
Be UNlrY-IN NON ESSENTIALS LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARlry.-Augustin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

The Secretary Of War recommends the APP
pointment of two assistant paymasters general,
from among the present paymasters, with the
rank of Lieutenant Colonel
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

Hines Holt, jr (Harrsonian) of Columbus, has been
nominated to fill the seat in Congress vacated by W..
s. Colquet
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

The Charleston Mercury says, that the health of
the Hon. r. B. Rhett has been such to prevent
him from being present at the opening Of the Session
of Congress He is still detained at his country resi-
dence at Ashepoo.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

I5-It will be seen from the Congressional re-
cord that Mr. CLAY, Of Kentucky; has thus early
made movement towards the repeal Of the
odious and condemned sub Treasury Act
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

We see by the Globe, that of the Revenue cut
ters is called F" the 1odisonian
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
SNUFF, TOBACCO 4 FANCY STORE,
Pennsylvania Avenue.
Bctueen Gadsbys Hotel and the Billiard Saloon
WASHINGTON cry, D. c.

THE subscriber takes this method Of informing his
friends and the public in general that he has purchss
ed of Mr. LEWIS JoHNsoN the stock of his long estab
ished Snuff, Tobacco and Fancy Store, and removed
the same to the NEw SroRE East of Gadsbys Hotel
where he has opened in addition TO the stock on hand
supply Of articles recently selected in Baltimore
Philadelphia, and New York.
The subscriber hopes, by strict attention to bus-
ness and care TO please all those who may favor him
with call to merit share Of his friends and the pub
he patronage. JAMES I. MchEAN,
dec l0-u Successor OF l.. Johnson
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15
DEBATE ON THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

DEBATE ON THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
From intmations thrown out in the Senate
yesterday, the public may expect that highly
interesting and important discussion will be
commenced in that body tomorrow The gross
mis-statements and perversions of facts contain
ed in the Presidents Messages especially the
portion which relates to the fnances-cannot
have escaped the notice Of the most cursory
reader; and as the motion for referring that part
has been postponed to Wednesday with direct
view to discussion on that day. we doubt not il
will be ably reviewed, and its numerous errors,
and its miserable sophstry thoroughly exposed.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

trous political result, does not perceive the :" UNI
biassed and fairly elected Judgment Of the
people upon the measures Of his Administration,
then would he not be convinced though one
were to rise from the dead.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-15

III The Tobacco Convention will meet in the AL
dermens Room City Hall, THIS EVENING.