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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02
WONDERFUL RESULT IN VIRGINIA

THE REPUBLICAN Parry TRuMPu,sT
The election of 5 members of the State Senate.
and of the entire House Of Delegates, took place
throughout Virginia, on Thursday, the 23d ult.
The result j. entirely equal to our most sanguine
expectations, and the popular vote has exceeded
them all. We are, therefore, agrecaby dsap-
pointed. OF all States in the Union Virginia Is
the most obstinate in her attachments, and most
uususccptble of change. And perhaps her in
tluence is as much attributable 10 the fact that
she is moved only by the strongest convictions
than to any other. She has been regarded as
the Key Stone Of the South whose voice and
influence Is widely felt throughout that section
OF the country. Hence it is that Mr. Van Blu
rem, who is likely to lose every thing in the North
and West looked TO Virginia with imploring
anxiety The intense interest and excitement
which this election has produced in this city
throughout the whole Of the coming in of the
returns, is additional evidence that the choice of
the State was looked upon a having most i'm
poriant, II not decisive influence upon the great
struggle Whatever that influence may be, it
Is cast most cmphatcany, on the side of HAIR
RisoS and RlroRH.
Mr. Van Buren, carried Virginia in 1886 by a
majority OF 6.sS3. In the election of 1899 we
had reduced that majority. as nearly as we recol-
lect, and As admitted al the time. To about 8 500
II We have received a correct impression from
the returns Of this election. as they have come
in the popular majorities Of '36 and 80 are en-
urely destroyed! In SO counties the Opposition
gain at thi, election is 1898 votes over the result
Of 30. We have collected the votes in AZ coun-
ties which have elected Opposition men and Of
u counties which have elected Van Puren men.
and the result i
OnDositi1n naiort,v !. toa
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02

Those Of the daily papers published in New
York City, or elsewhere, exchanging with US,
nho erpect MS 10 pay them Me difference be-
tween the price of our paper and theirs, will
please either discontinue them altogether, or
send tri-weekly.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02
F1rv.yr. cocsr7, v, April q. 1910

Knowing you viii be anxious TO hear from ou1
state elections I give you statement 81 The
polls for this county Our old republican HARamos
candidate, has been reelected BY larger majority
than could have been expected, county has
been flooded by that filthy and lying Ittle sheet the
Crisis, and Enquirer to bseke i,
Old Tom Richie, may hold bis infamous
tongue about Col. Payne
Col. Payne is a real RvEs man, a. you douo'ies@
know.
Hsrison--Col Bsrrct q Payne, ~
v. Buren, w. Jennings, p
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02

~ Some details of recent Congressional
proceedings, which we have been obliged to
omit for want of room, will b. given in our
next
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02

ANOTHER SITTING OF TWO DAYS,
Our readers will find under the Congressional
head rapid sketch Of the debates and incidents
OF the continuous sitting Of the House from
Monday noon TO half past six O'Clock on Tues
day evening. 1t furnishes new illustrations of
the vexatous and oppressive course pursued by
the Administration party towards the minority
and Of the utter and ridiculous failure of their
attempts al coercion
Ii will be seen, that whoie day ras abso-
iufeiy lost in consequence Of the Loco-foco
leaders persistng in their efforts TO force mem
bers to remain in the Hall at unreasonable hours.
The House was not organized on Tuesday till
one o'clock, instead of fHeire, the usual hour Of
meeting; and then, the repose Of the majority
Of the members had been destroyed, or so i'm
paired, that they were unfit for another session
Of twelve or thirteen hours, while the few who
remained in their seats all night were thorough
" exhausted, and fit only for bed. The Admi
nistration party Numbered in this, as in every
thing else. They delayed the progress Of the
public business; lowered the character Of the
House for order and decency, and did no good to
themselves.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02

The whole number Of counties, boroughs,
and districts which elect each one or more Dele
gate, is no. The ~ not included above are
represented by both parties, in some Of which
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02

iiiE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
The Bill making appropriations for the Civil
and Diplomatic expenses Of the Government is
sun under the consideration of the House Of
Representatives, in Committee of the Whole.
Great latitude of debate has been INDUCED in
Al the beginning, the opposition members con-
hned themselves strictly 10 the merits Of the Bill
but Mr.. DUNCAN and other supporters Of the Ad-
minis'ration, provoked general political discus
sion, BY their loose and irrelevant speeches abou,
the candidates for the Presidency and almost
every thing connected with national or local poll
tics
During the last few days, the debates have
been confined chiefly tothe provisions Of the Bill
and with great strictness, particularly by the
Opposition members. II must be remembered,
'hal this General Appropriation Bill, is budget
OF items, all Of which, deserve close examina-
ton, and many Of which make calls for inquiry,
and full explanations absolutely necessary
The vote is taken on each item separately
ms necessarily produces some delay.
The Republicans of the House have treated
the Bill with the greatest fairness; they did no,
engage in any general discussion on il. until
they and their measures had been vehemently
assailed, and the Peoples candidate for the Pre-
sidency had been attacked with calumny and
Misrepresentation by the pariisans Of the Execu-
tive. The whole blame for whatever latitude Of
debate has occurred rests with the Administra-
ton Party.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.

The Convention of Young Men to be held a,
Baltimore Monday next, we should Judge. from
the feeling that pervades the country. will be un
usually large and interesting. Hundreds Of De.
legates had arrived in this city and Baltimore on
yesterday, For the information Of our own De-
legations from thi. city and district, as well as
for the information Of others stopping in this city
we insert the arrangements and order Of process
sion which have been adopted for the occasion
and published in the Baltimore papers. They
will be found on the last page.
The Delegation from this city, which viii
number about one hundred, have resolved, we
believe, to go TO Baltimore by the cars Of the
Washington and Baltimore Misunderstanding
this city precisely at o'clock. A. NJ. Monday
next. The Procession forms in Baltimore at
o'clock, A. NJ
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-02

nIo,. Of articles unavoidably crowded out
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-25
DOM ESTIC USTRY.
EXTRACT FROM AN ADDRESS OF
HON. JOHN DAVIS, of .aiassaehussits.
Delivered before the american hsiuts, in Nsto York,
October 10, 1888.

We have lived in van if we have not discover
e'l that the arts and commerce must unite with
agriculture TO supply the necessary demands of
civilized society. IL is but the natural division in
TO which labor arranges iiself 10 feed and slothe
us.
Tho agricuturalist produces from the earth
the manufacturer converts productions into forms
fit for Use, and the commercial class distribute the
commodities of producers whure they are requir-
ed for consumption.
ii Divine Providence had supplied our daily ne
cesses in such manner not 10 require labor,
we migh dispense with IL; or if the earth pro
duced in form suited TO our use, We should only
he under The necessity Of cUtivating, aud might
abandon manufacturing; aud il il yielded the
same production at all places, we might abandon
commerce. But we must ill the earth or siarvey
convert the cotton, The wool aud the AJAX into cloth
or 60 naked; dig The ore from the u,ountains and
convert il into iron, or cease to have tools, and
whatever is made with them and must inter
change the products of different climates, or cease
to enjoy them.
This division of labor is so essential TO civilized
man, that whenever we abandon il we must return
to barbarism. For converting wheat into -four :,
or wool into cloth, is quite as important ms grow
ing them.
There never car, therefore, be question, wheth-
er manufacturing aud commerce are necessary |;
but there is qiesiion-eby whom shall they be
carried on3 This question has been discussed In
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-25
THE BRAVE OLD CHIEF.
Tune The brave Old Ga

luNE-" ne OTHNc Otu Ouh.'
song to the chief, the brave old chief,
Who hath ruled in our heurts SO long,
Here's fame and renown TO his laurel crown,
That binds our affections strong;
There was strength in his brow many years ago,
And honor has long been his due,
For he showed his might in the deep midnight,
On the field Of old Tippecanoe.
Then sing o the chief, the brave old chief
Who fires every bosom anew,
And honord be no by the brave and the frcel
Who conquered at Tppecanoc
He rlled these fair chimes, in the fearful times,
When the Indians hendi sh howl,
Was heard in the wood, where the log cabin stood,
Exposed TO his nightly prowl.
On him we rcli'd our hope and our pride;
And we banishcd our needless fear.
Then hail him with cheers for hundred Of years.
The chief 10 our bpsom so dear.
Then sing to the chief the brave old chirG
Who fires every bosom anew,
And hunor'd be he (by the brave and the frce)
Whe conquered at Tippecanoe
The brave old chief who brought us relief
In the time Of our sorcst need,
Exalt we his name to the summit of fame
For glorys his well earned need;
II the people enquire, far the Kinderhook squire,
And tho fate Of his TORI clan,
Well reply they are dead, in their sour-croul laid
To make room for much better man.
Then sing to the chief the brave old chief
Who fires every bosom anew,
And honoicd he he (by the brave and the freel
Who conquered at Tppecanoe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-25
wAToHMAN & STATE JOURNAL.
POETRY

PUBLISHED wrrKLr-pNrer rwo DOLLARS PER YEAR
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-25
SI2,9O5,599 Oh
$l9,698,li OF

Excess of Van Buren,, $ls,69s,Il6 OF
And this too, admitting that some IL millions
treasury notes, &c. are justly chargeable to The
public debt, and the administration irresponsible
Tor this large sums
The third division consists of the expenditures
for permanent and ordinary purposes" only,
thus:
Average ofV BIS three yeurs Sl3420,572 rs
1899, 7,5O320i 46
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08
ROsPEOTUs.

The Protestant community are unwilling in azy
way to abridge the rights of conscience, and
hence are slow to believe, although il
has been publicly charged from the pulpit, and
In religious newspapers, that there is well
arranged conspiracy to overthrow our free ins6-
buttons; and that the Church Of Rome, in alli-
anse with the most despotic governments of
Europe, is making extraordinary efforts to dis
seminate Romanism in the United States enter
tanning hope that the time is near at hand
when the seat of its empire may be transferred
to this country. The arrogant pretensioDs Of
Bishop England and his associates, the acknow-
lodged agents of foreign despots; their establish
ment at prominent points in the United States
Of Catholic presses, conducted by their ablest
writers, and their open attempt, during the late
election, to consolidate Catholic voters as politi
cal body, constitute a crisis, calculated to arrest
the attention Of the American public; and,
warranting an examination into the truth
of these charges, and how far our civil institu-
iions may be affected by the purposes question.
It's believed that, az Romanism IS a civil in
stitution, to discuss how far its predominance in
the United States may affect civil rights, and
abridge our religious privileges, belongs aPpro
priately to the political press. The undersigned,
therefore, proposes to treat it in its political
aspect, and to discuss its bearing upon our
institutions.
1t is proposed to render the Pilot valuable
commercial and political paper; to give to it a
high moral tone, carefully excluding from its CO.
lumns everything which may be offensive to the
religious public. Important public documents,
and the leading speeches in Congress, on both
sdes viii be given at length, and with the poihi-
cal matter and news, published in a weekly paper
of double size, in quartz form suited TO bindiAgy
constituting candid and impartial history of the
times, with an index carefully prepared for
| future reference.
The Pilot will be free press-as far as
possible, without partisan bias; asserting at ali
times the opinions of the editor with indepen-
dence, yet dealing with fairness and candor to-
wards political opponents. In asserting our
purpose to speak of Romanism as any other po-
litical influence, we by no means propose to de-
vote the paper exclusively to that subject. We
consider it political question, having most
important bearing upon our institutions, anb
believe that it should be discussed, that it may
be understood. We know that we have to
encounter many prejudices, and particularly in
this community; but we are confident in our
hopes that patronage sufficient to defray the ex-
pense of publication may be secured IN support
of the paper With this view this prospectus is
submitted. Respectfully,
DUFF GREEN.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

that the following measures are best adapted to
the restoration of our trade and finances to their
iolmer healthy and prosperous condition:-Ihe
issue of funded debt, bearing suitable interest,
to an amsunt sufficient to pay the Treasury is
sues,-the outstanding demands of the public
creditors, and accruiug wants Of the Govern
ment beyond the amount of the revenues for
1S41, which will require probably fifteen mil
lions of dollars. To provide permanent and
sufficient revenue by additional duties of at least
twenty per cent. upon silks, wines, brandy, teas,
coffee and other articles OF foreign growth and
production. To distribute rateably among the
States the proceeds of the public lands, which
would facilitate materially the payment of the
interest upon their funded debt and give perma-
nency to the value of their Bonds. To repeal
the Sub-Treasury act, and to provide for the
collection and disbursement of the revenues
through the medium of the Banks,
Trusting that your views in relation to the
contemplated resumption may be coincident with
nav own, remain, dear sir, most respectfully,
yours. ID. A. SMITH.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

MESSAGE eF THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
By the Message Of Gov. Gilmer, which was de
livered on Tuesday, it appears that the public
debt of the State is about S6,720, S4S. There
are S12,066, 1S7 so held by the Commonwealth
and Corporations, which it has created, and ever
which it has entire control; of this amount the
fund for internal impro vement holds S7,9S7 $685.,
92-S2,714,27S only of which are productive
OF the Sl2,066, 1877 80 of the stock held by the
State and its institutions, $685., $50 IA isnow
productive, or will soon become so-the portion
now totally unproductive is held principally in
works of internal Improvement not yet finished
Much of this, it is hoped, will soon become pro
ductive. The aggregate of debt, viz; 6,720,94S
and the aggregate of funds, S12,066, 1877 30
including the sum of 1921, 1852 81 Of State GER
tfcates held by institutions under the control OF
the State. When this amount is deducted, the
debt Of the State will be reduced to 5,473, 0S6.
The deficit in the revenue for the past year has
been supplied by loans from the banks to the
amount of 100000 In order to meet the deficit
which will occur prior to the reception of the en-
suing assessments, the Governor recommends
that discretionary power be given to sell some
OF the state stocks, provided sale can be effect
ed without Il sacrifice. The system Of Internal
improvement is now spoken of as the settled
policy of Virginia. Her agricultural and manu-
featuring interests are brought into view, and
spoken of as rapidly improving. The day is
thought not to be far distant when Virginia will
take her stand among the chief of the manufac-
turing States. Ia regard to commerce. the Co.
vernon notices the probability ofthere being lines
of steam-packets established before long between
foreign countries and ports on the Chesapeako
Bay. The result of such facilities for direct
trade with Europe would, Of course, be greatly
advantageous TO the State. The subject If +lo
enormous duties exacted in foreign countries nm
on tobacco, also claims the attention Of the Go
vernon, and he recommends to the Legislatur.
some action in relation to it. The state Of tbs
currency ofthe country is alluded to, and ne in
Inmates the necessity there is for the Genera
Government taking some measures for its regu
lation. He recommends that all laws pcrmittin
imprisonment for debt be abolished Defects i
the laws regulating the elections of President:
electors are noticed, and also the necessity fc
their amendment. The message concludes wit
the following appropriate remarks in referenc
to the Presidential Elections which have iu:
terminated SO auspiciously for the welfare {
The country.
ssThe late presidential election, after bein
eanyassed with unprecedented zeal and excite
nnent, has terminated, | trust, auspiciously 70
the general welfare Of our country, The repos
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

The annual report of Major McNiel, Engi-
neer and Agent of the New York, Providence,
and Boston Rail Road, shows a favorable con-
dition of things. The gross receipts amounted
to s117,O52 81, and the expenditures to S49,-
3S2 So The total receipts of the trade and
travel between Providence and New York city
by steamboat and railroad amounted to about
$3.50, OOO OF this the railroad company receive
three tenths after some deductions.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

acknowledged and aequiesced in, furnish the
most encouraging omens to the friends Of human
liberty, and exhibit the majority of the people
in an aspect which astounds the few, who still
clam the right in other countries to govern the
many. A victory gained by the sufrages of a
free people over countrymen who have differed
FROM the majority about their common interests,
IS not an occasion of mere party triumph, but
for the united efforts of all men and all parties
who desire to reform what is wrong, and to per-
petuate what is valuable in cur government
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08
TER MS:

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e semi-Weekly Der annum. ......... 4 90
Where five subscribers at one post office
unite, and remit free of postage, they
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And for a greater number at the same rate.
The payment in all cases to be in advance
The Editsr preserves the right to continue the
paper, unless all arrearages are paid; and in
that case the price of the weekly will be three
dollars per annum, and of the country five dol
lars per annum.
The daily will be enlarged as soon as the local
patronage will Justify it.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS
We republish letter addressed to Dr. Brock
enbrough, by our townsman D. A. Smith, Esq.
The writer has great experience in finance, and
his opinions, apart from the important facts to
which he refers, deserve candid consideration.
One thing is certain. The late election is dis
tinct verdict Of the people in behalf of the use
of credit, and that the finances of the General
Government shall be so administered to pro-
mote the credit of banks and Of individuals.
The new adjustment of the Tariff, and the
present condition of the Treasury, may be made
to contribute to this, but it is questionable how
far the interested views of prominent public
men will interfere to defeat the public interest
For ourselves we prefer the use of the public
credit directly, and we believe that this may be
done to an extent that would at once restore the
highest state of prosperity, bat we fear that
there is neither the independence or the virtue
in Congress to adoptit. We wait the action of
that body
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

to him. The free papers found on Aim were
also the same produced at the railroad office;
and Mr.. r. farther recognised him as one who
within short period purchased, at different
times several tickets at the office. The exami-
nation resulted in his committal 10 take his trial
at the February term of the City Court BY
this arrest good service has been rendered to the
owners of slaves within the city, as it will doubt
less have the effect to break off the system of
abduction, that had been successfully follow
ed-SuYl
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

A COOP BUSINEss.-A writer in the Salem
Gazette says, that three mercantile houses in
that city alone, will by the result of the inter
ruption of the Canton trade, add to their cash
capital at least 81 100000, besides other ndivid
uals, who win receive various amounts, vary
ing from 10 to 10000 dollars each
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

8z-The mails wh;ch arrived last night at 8
o'clock, brought US the Cincinnati papers of the
Sd instant, and the New York papers of Friday
morning. In hastily glancing over them we find
nothing Of moment. The snow drifts having
been removed, we may expect the cars to make
their regular trips.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08

The British ship of war St. George, of 800
guns, which was latelyilaunched at Plymouth, cost
mouth paper, with 100000 for equipment,
little exceeds the old estimate of Il, 900 gun.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. s.

a." The obvious definition of a Monarchy,
says Gibbon, fsseems to be that Of a state, IN
which a single person, by whatsoever, name ne
may be distinguished is entrusted with the ere-
ct4io7l Of the ldaoS, the management or the re-
1ei9ue and the command Of the army"
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-08
ss6,OOO.OoO
S65,O4O,OoO
S54,OO0,O00

Now the error of this table consists in the facts
The multiplication, addition and.subtraction may
be all right but the premises are wrong.
1t assumes that the 100000 of inhabitants
buy all their bread and meat, when the truth is,
that instead ofpaying sixty millions OF dollars as
assumed, we do not believe that the cotton grow
ng states imported from the other states five
millions of dollars worth of hour-and that
instead of expanding thirty-six millions on
meat, we believe that the six milliens in the
Cotton and Tobacco States, taken as whole
raise nearly or quite enough for their own sup
ply. 1t follows that the arguments deduced from
such premises are as incorrect as the premises
themselves.