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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-03
GENERAL HARRISON AS MINISTER 40
COLUMBIA

ZULU MBlA.
Every serious charge we have yet seen
brought against the Peoples Candidate for
the Presidency, is founded in misapprehen-
sion or ialsehood, and the truth, in each case,
is an abundant reluation of them all. There
IS no man in the nation, who, if justice be
done him, is more impregnable and invulnera-
bic than Gen. Harrison. We have ample
materials not only TO refutc the calumnies of
has enemies, but to tear away even the sp-
ders' web of prejudice. With the permission
of Providence, we shall use them TO the ex-
tent Of our ability.
One of the most prominent charges tina, is
going the rounds Of the Federal Tory press,
Is, that Cen Harrison was recalled from his
mission TO Columbia by President Jackson,
on account Of his having "inierfered with
the domestic relations Of the nation" This
charge, if true, is one Of no ordinary magni-
tude, but see how plain statement of facts
viii nail this SANDER 10 the same counter, on
which the thousand and one that have preced-
II are fastened.
On the 10th day Of November, 1928, Gen.
Harrison, as Minister TO Columbia, embarked
from the United States on his mission.
On the 9th day of February, 1922 he
presented his credentials at Bogota, and was
received with great respect. We congratu-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-03
Mr. Adams administration .... $50, 30l ,9ll
Average for each year Sl2,575,477
Gen Jackson's administration $li5, 1872, 735
Average for each year Sl8,24,092
Mr. Van Buren's first wears. gill ,4o6,955

4NT. IAN bUfPnS - IlTSt NediS.. Tlii,toolooo
Average for each year So 4 1861
Look at the above table. and recollect that the adj
INVESTIGATIONS of Adams and Jackson, paid off the
public debt, distributed large surplus among the
SaleS and left the nation free from debt to Mr. Van
Buren, Then look at the facts that the present adj
minisration has expended the immense sums shown
IN the table made no appropriation for harbors or
the Cumberland road last year-and now demands
900 900 Of Treasury notes to enable it 10 get along
Thcse facts are presented to the candid Ter of all
parties They not to be met before the pc pile with
the cry of" Federalism Democracy" Is itnottime
that the people to the OF their country,
iromthe rule OF party oil ofce- holders, whose prin
cipcS are - The picitms belong ne spoiis," and The
largcr The amount, M' greater The diridead amongst
item? c.
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STRIDES OF EXECUTIVE PRERoGATIvE-

STRIDES OF EXECUTIVE PRERoGATlVE.
The Governmental maxms Of European des-
polisns, that the King can do no wrong, and
that his acts are not amenable to public CEN
sure, seem to have been adopted by the
friends Of Mr.. Van Buren,. A Senator, the
other day, was called TO order, for speaking oil
the strength Of the Presidents ingratitudc to
his native State, and to those who elevated
him to power! And. because the people Of
this District have the boldness and the ef-
lrontery TO assert their rights openly, and call
public meetings to express their opinions OF
the men and measures Of the party in power,
we are instantly threatened. forsooth, with
the removal Of the Seat Of Government
This is too contemplate and ridiculous. And
'cso threatens this power-ridden and crushed
people with the removal of the Capitol A
"galvanizcd corpse" from Kentucky. lin
whose hidcous visage envy and maliguity are
blended in cadavcrous union'-a Government
parasite and scribbler, who, unable 10 procure
satisfactory living among the honest yeoman-
ry OF Kentucky, came here, and begged and
borrowed, Of ollice-holders and others, money
and credit enough to erect that excrescence
upon the public press, yclept "he Globe"
A press that, failing to derive support from
the body of the people, has worked up por-
ton of the plumber for which Samuel Swart-
won't stands charged at the Treasury, whose
editor borrowed 10000 Of the United States
Bank, and paid back 5000, and which has
drawn from the public Treasury. during the
period OF its struggling existence, almost an
half a million Of dollars This is the press that
now has the audacity to stand up here in the
face of day, and threaten to remove the Capt.
tai Of the Union, because the freemcn who
breathe this tainted atmosphere, but who live
in defiance Of the favors or the frowns of CO.
vernment upon the fruits of their own indus
try, presume to exercise the rights of thinking
and speaking
Well, remove the Seat of Government
To what part Of this union can faithless ad-
mnlstration retire, where it will not be SUBJ
jected to the annoyance" Of the shouts of
the people, and the cravings Of remorsc!
As well might it undertake to chain the light
ming, or muflle the thunder, as TO stAe the
voice Of the American People, or even the
still small voice Of conscience. The bright
prospects Of reform and regeneration fill the
eyes Of the patriotic democracy with the tears
of gratitude and gladness, and the clapping of
their hands, and their heartfelt shouts of Joy.
are not to be silenced by the idle warnings"
Of an nsolent newspaper.
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The following good toasts drank the other
day, az festival at Harrisburg
one Presidential Term, A sound democratic
principle, recommended by the Hero of New Orleans,
and to be carried out by the Hero of Tippecanoe.
Jefftrson's March.
The Public I.ands-divded by General Harrison
into small tracts, which TO build log cabins for
poor men,
81 knew by the smoke which so gracefully oured."
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PALPsBrE HIr.-In the debate in the United
States Senate, between Mr.. Tallmadec and MIR.
WrigM, on the anti -Subtreasury resolutions of the
New York Legislature, Mr.. Wright professed not TO
be satisfied, that the people Of that State were OPP
posed to the Sub-treasury scheme Mr. TaHmadge
replied that he was astonished that neither the Pre-
sdent nor his colleague had been able to sec the will
of The people OF New York that subject, although
it had been three times so sgnally expressed. The
President, he said, knew better, and his colleague
ought 10 know better. These two distinguished gen.
tlemen, he contir ued, reminded him of Charles H.
and his brother the duke Of York, as described in
Burnets History Of his Own Times-says Burnet
"The duke Of buckingham gave me once short
but character Of the two brothers. II wasthe
more severe, because it true the king Che said)
could see things if he would, and the duke would
see things if he could"
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|. How IT. woRKs.--h is said that there are now
2024 paupers in the Philadelphia Aims House,
larger number by four hundred than has been with
in the walls of that institution, in any preceding
winter for several years.
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THE CoNTRAsT.-Let it never be forgotten, that
while General Harrison barring his bosom 10
British balls and bayones in defence of his country
during the last war, Mr. Van Buren, intriguing
pith tie Fedcyasts, to defeat the election Of Mr..
Madison, The war candidate, for the Presidency.
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Pennsylvania LegiNiaturg-The proposition to
make the stockholders Of banks liable in proportion
to the of stock held BY each, was carried in
the lower House on the 2Sth ut by A yeas TO 81
nays.
The Senates resumption bill is not yet taken up
in the House. This bill which passed the Senate
on the 9th ult by vote Of I6 to IL, compels the
banks to redeem all their obligations in specie forth
10Th. II il should pass the House, it will probably
be vetoed by the Governor.
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NAYS-MessTs. Judson Allen, Hugh J. Ander
son, Aherton, Banks, Beatty, Beirne, Blackwell,
Boyd, Brewster, Aaron " Brown, A. g. Brown,
Burke, w. O. Butler, Bynum, Carroll, Chapman,
Clifford Coles, Conner, Crary, Cross Dana / Da-
wee John Davis, Doan, Doig, Dromgoole, Duncan,
Earl, Eastman, Ely, Fine, Fisher, Floyd Fornahce,
Hammond, Hand J. Hastings, J. Hill of y. g.,
Hillen, Holleman, Hook, Howard, Hubbard, Jane
son, Joseph Johnson, Cave Johnson, n. Jones, J. w
Jones, keim, Kemble, Leadbe,ler, Leet, Leonard,
Lewis, Lowell, Lucas, Mcclellan, McCulloh Nc
Kay, Mallory, Marchand, Medill, Miller, Mont
gomery, Newhard, Parrish, Parmentcr Payntcr,
Pckens, Prentiss Ramsey, Reynolds, Rives /. Ro-
gers, Samuels, Shaw, Shepard, John Smith, Thos
Smith, Starkweaber S,cenrod, Swearingen, Swee-
ny. Taylor, +. Thomas, p +. Thomas, Jacob
Thompson, Turney, Nanderpoe David u. Wagon
er, Waucrson, Weller, Wick, Jared w. Williams,
Henry Williams, Wofthingion-a6.
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The Speaker voted in the affirmative, and
thus turned the scale against the Des'ructiyes,
who were for forcing into the vacant seats, a
set of persons whose majority is VIGOROUSLY
made up by unlawful votes!
IN THE House OF Representatives on Saturday,
great part Of the day was consumed in reading re-
ports from Committees.
There was some from the Committee on Elections;
and none of public interest or importance from the
Committee OF Ways and Means.
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Extract Of a letter TO a Member Of Congress-
dated HARrroRD, February &c:
81 have seldom seen such day in the country
and seldom surpassed in the city. The Young
Mems Convention is now in session in the Park"
more than 5000 strong Yesterday and to-day the
stream Of wagons vehicles Of all sorts, and foot
men, with banners aoutng the pale blue heavens,
have set steadily into this place, until the town is
full. One long procession came in to-day, with The
banner, Log Cabin Candidate followed by bag
gage wagon, loaded with hard cder'n
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passengers and goods In vessels propelled wholly, or
in part, BY steam.
The bill comprehends the provisions suggested
some weeks ago BY MIR Webster.
One thousand additional copies Of the report were
ordered 70 be printed,
TUT DOGS WAL
A large number of memorials were presented to-
day. demonstrating against the employment OF blood
hounds In Florida.
UNITED STATES MARINE COURTS.
Mr.. WILLIAMS from the Committee on Military
hhlirs, reported b III for the beuer regulation of
the United States Marine Courts.
counter report on the subject was also brought
in
DRAWBACK on COAL N STEAMSHIPS.
The resolution reported by the committee on Com
merce on The memoI ias Of different Companies con-
neaed with the Atlantic Steam ships, praying for
drawback on foreign coal used board the steam
vessels, la en- up for discussion. The resolu-
lion declares that legislation on the subject is
pedenl or necessary The committee are OF OPT
MON that the memorialiss are entitled 10 the privi-
iege OF debeniures under the law as il nowexists.
Mr. BucnANAN opposed the resolution at conside-
rablc length.
Adebae Of considerable animation arose, in which
Messrs Belts Davis, Wright, Buchanan Clayton
and others participated.
Mr. Clay, Of Alabama, moved 10 lay the resolu.
lion On the table. ..
This being considered test question as to the fate
the resolution, was decided by yeas and nays;-
and carried in the aGirnative-Aycs %, nays l6.
The resolution was therefore laid on the table
The Senate then adjourned.
Mr. Err of Arkansas Is entitled TO the floor
today when the report of the Special Committee on
State Debts, Assumption, &c. &c. comes up for con-
sideration.
In the House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,, to-day, Mr.. DA-
Wis, OF Indiana, from the Select Committee on Print
ing asked that the said COMMITTEE be allowed until
the 10Th OF the present monthto make their report
Messrs. GRAVES and BELL slrenuously opposed
giving the Committee any more time, without good
and sufficient reasons
Mr. DAVIS then stated that the Chairman OF the
Committee (Mr Black, Of Georgia,) was absen, from
the city, and that il was uncertain when he would
return, and that The Committee could not report un-
I'll the Chairman returned
The House then granted the required time.
CUMBERLAND ROAD.
The resolutions for instrucling the Committee Of
Ways and Means TO report bill making appropria-
tons for The continuance of the Cumberland Road
through The States OF Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
were next taken up, and Mr.. BELL, of Tennessee,
who had been interrupted in his remarks about
fortnight ago. by the expiration of The hour, rose and
made powerful speech on the sublect-reviewing,
with great effect, the shutting policy and Juggling OF
the Administration through the whole course of their
proceedings on the subject Of internal improvements
generally, and this Road in particular.
When Mr.. Bell had finished his remarks,
MIR. CASEY, of Illinois, rose, and after few OBJ
servaons moved the previous question; but, before
any decision could be had on this motion,
The House adjourned.
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Massachussns Returning THE " Bay State" is
redeemng herself from partial and temporary loco foco
isn Al recent election in Barnsable where 10 1899,
the Van Buren, candidate received msjory OF zoe, the
Wing candidate is now elected With John DAVIS or
Isaac G. Bates nomination for Governor Massachu-
sets is good mex, fall for $4,000 majority
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The Masses in Motion I'VE recently noticed
call for Wing Young Mems Convention in Cayu-
ga County signed by over seven hundred names
The last Poughkeepse Eagle brings us similar no
lice for Duchess County, with the names OF orcr a
thousand Wing electors attached. With such spi
ri abroad IN our ranks, Van Burensm can hope for
nothing in the Empire Sare-AD. Adp.
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First Harrison Gun from Dcia,rare County
The Ulster Sentinel of 22d inst. says: The light
shed from Old Ulster last fall grows brighter and
brighter in Old Delaware. The town elections
there were held on Tuesday last, and the Harrison
some maiorilics. This county gave 2O23 majority
for Van Buren, over Harrison in 1886. The tables
are row turned, and the people are rapidly disco
vering that Pan Burcnism loco focoism is NOT re-
pnbtieaatsm.
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The 81 Ward Wing meeting in New York, on We'd
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Rescired That the exclusion Of our gallant sister
State, New Jersey, from voice in the Legislative
Halls Of the Union is gross violation Of National
compact, and renders all tho Of tho present sell
constituted Congress null and pod aud imperative ar
La,rs Of The URi,ed States
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THE MAIDS N.

WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1910.
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: Mote By The Ed. Mld-This is con'radcted by
the English minister in his recent letter TO Mr. For
e.th W.
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Mr.. FuLros, Of Arkansas, is entitled to the floor
to-day, when the report of the Special Committee on
State Debts Assumption &c. &c. comes up for con-
sideralion
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BUST OF GENERAL HARRISON.

Mr. BRAcKETT, young Artist of New York, hal
just returned from Cincinnati with bust of Genera
HARRISON. The following notice Of it, is from the
Cincinnati Daily Republican
We stated few days since, that our former young
townsman, Mr.. BRAcKETT had returned to the city al
the request of association in New York TO procure
bust of the Patriot Of North Bend He has com
peted the work. and we pronounce il to be of the
best specimens Of the art we have ever seem
The likeness is admirable and although in bust
the animation of the eye is lost, Mr.. Bracket has
caught the expression of the forehead eyebrow and
mouth, cxqusitely, that the absence of color is
scarcely felt The young artist has been engaged
only one year his profession and predict that he
will soon rival the celebrated Powers, of our city now
in Italy to which country the bust of Gen Harrison
will be shortly taken"
We annex also certificate of. the fidelity of the
likeness and the merit Of the execution from some of
the most distinguished citizens Of Cincinnati;
The subscribers, citizens of Cincinnati have OK
amined the bust of General VIM III Harrison by Mr..
Bracket and consider it, work of art entitled to
high commentator the likeness being very striking,
and the characteristic expression of the face very hap
,,iIv
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THE SUB-TREASURY BILL.

The Federal Loco-foco majority in the House
Of Representatives continue to sacrifice the pub
lie business and the private bills of every de-
scrlption, for the purpose Of pressing on the
Sub-Treasury scheme. The most equitable
claims Of meritorious individuals-the most bind
ing obligations of Governmeni-the petitions
and memorials Of the people-and all PROPOSE
tons and measures, however beneficial, are
ruthlessly put out Of the way to make room for
the Executives scheme Of the Sub Treasury.
The discussion Of the measure thus pressed
has, however, been distinguished by some most
powerful speeches from the Opposition. Mr.
Bell, of Tennessee, addressed the Committee OF
the Whole against the bill in a speech remarka-
BILE alike for the originality Of many Of the views
and for the eminent vigor and effect which they
were presented and enforced.
Mr.. Crockett, from the same State, who pre-.
coded Mr.. Bell, also made an excellent speech
in opposition TO the measure.
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THE GLOBE IN FAVOR OF THE STAND
ING ARMY SCHEME.

President Van Buren's official organ has I'M
Willingly "let the cat out Of the bag " in the lead
ing editorial article of the Globe of Tuesday eve
ming, in reference to the Administrations scheme
of Standing Army. He charges those "who
have denounced the plan of the Secretary OF
War as unconstitutional Unprecedented, &c.
&C." with "gross misrepresentation on that
point. So SO, Mr. Official. Although not a
friend Of the Administration in Congress has
dared to raise his voice in favor Of the consitu-
tionality or expediency of the plan, the Globe is
ready to take that task on its shoulders. What
a rebuke is this TO the men who have been pre-
tending that this monstrous scheme of military
despotism is not measure for which Mr.. Van
Buren, is responsible Why here is his own
GLOBE DENouNcINo those who have dared to call
the scheme unconstitutional" What say you
10 that, Mr.. Roane What say you, Mr..
Richie You must take the back track again.
You must now admit this scheme Of the Exc
cutive's to be constitutional" or stand charged
by the official organ with "gross misrepresenta-
ton"
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A PITIFUL TRICK
polntnent.

In 1890, there was an election for Governor in
Ohio To the reelection Of Governor Brown, there
regular opposition. General Harrison ,ros
not candidate. Some voters were dissatisfied with
Brown and voted for Governor Morrow and some
for General Harrson-4346 votes were in this way
thrown for Harrison. In his own county and in nine
others, he did not get votein IA counties more he
got "a votes These votes returned to tho De-
partment of State, and counted before the Senate
The statement of them is paraded in the Globe,
official evidence from the Journal of the Senate, of
what contempt the Globe mus, hold the people to
pect any man Of common sense 10 believe that Gen.
HARRISON being candidate for office, could not get
one vote in 10 counties and only "a votes in "a coun
tics - Cincinnati Gdsene.