davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09
UNITED STATES SENATE,
MONDAY, May 4, 1874

The VICE-PRESIDENT communicated to the
Senate letter from the Governor of Michigan, trans
hitting works in relation to the geology of that State
MIR. DIXON presented a memorial from the Mar
shall of Rhode Island praying that the proceedings
mesne and final process, under authority of the
United States, may be made to conform to the laws
Of the several States respectively. Some remarks
made by Messrs DIXON and KNIGHT, (not
heard by the reportcr in relation to this memorial
when at the suggestion uf Mr.. CLAYTON, il was
laid the table, the bill reported from the Commit
tee the Judiciary in relation TO the bankrupt law
being deemed sufficient to provide for all cases.
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
On motion Of Mr.. WRIGHT, the bill from ths
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY May l.

FRIDAY May 1.
Mr. BRIGGS moved that the House at once 90
into Committee of the Whole on the general appro-
priation bill
On motion of Mr. JONES, the Committee on Pri-
vilcge IN the case of Mcssrs Bynum and Garland
was postponed till Monday next
The CHAIR laid before the House sundry CON-
munications from the Navy Department, enclosing
certain contracts &c. and documents relating TO the
New Jersey election.
The bill for the relief of William Newcombc was
returned from the Senate with amendments, which
agreed to.
Also bills for the relief of VIM E. Cochran, OF
Arkansas, and John p Adams, of Plattsburg; the
amendments to which were agreed to.
very long list of other bills from the Senate were
read twice, and referred
A long discussion arose between Mr.. CROSS OF
Arkansas, and Mr. LINCON, of Massachusetts, re-
spccting bill granting right Of presumption to an
individual who had settled on land which proved to
be school lot and to which the Senate had proposed
an amendment.
Mr. PETRIKIN moved the previous question
Mr. EVERETT moved to lay the bill and amend
mcnt on the table but this he withdrew.
The previous question was then put and seconded
and the main question being argccing to the Sc
natcs amendment, the question waived and, by
general consent the bill with the Scnates amendment
was recommittcd to the Committee on Public Lands.
The House then, on motion of Mr.. JONES' again
resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union, Mr. Casey in the chair and re-
sumed the consideration of the General Appropriation
Bill, which occupied the remainder of the sitting
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
Some strange disclosures were made respecting the
financial management of the Administration.
The item of appropriation 1851 ,OO0) for the new
Treasury building being under consideration, it was
stated that there is already due for the work on this
building the sum of 100000 The workmcn have
been paid in certificates signed by the commissioner
a species of Treasury notes, Government shnplas-
ters-none of which have been redeemed
To redeem the faith of the Government and pay
the workmen it was proposed to increase the sum
proposed by the Committee of Ways and Means from
ss5l 0O0to $50 900; and for the purpose of contnu
ing the building $4,000
Mr. ADAMS commented with great spirit on the
conduct of the majority of the Committee of Ways
and Means in making provision for the redemption
of these Treasury certificates and pastcrs and
the payment of these men who labor for their daily
the Bill was TO he devoted to the cxtingushment %
the Governments debt, 10 these laborcrs And If so
what to be done with the balance of $50 900 due
namely 50 900.
II had been said he the Chairman of the Committee
OF Ways and Means that the laborers had received
these promises pay with the understanding that they
must depend for payment an appropriation from
Congress Mr. Adams wished to know whether tn,
Chairman would act in this way in his private affairs
and, II not how he could assign such for no
passing these appropriations,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09

The bill to authorize the Mount Carmel and New
Albany Railroad Company to enter, credit, guam
ty of land to aid the company in the construction Of
railroad from New Albany, in the State Of Indiana,
to Mount Carmel, in the State Of Illinois, and fol
other purposes, was reported back from the Committee
on Roads and Canals, with an amendment
The hill advocated by Messrs. Young Of H.,
and Smith Of Indiana, with great strenuousness; and
opposed by Messrs Lumpkn and Benton.
Mr.. BENTON denounced the project entirely
visionary
Mr.. TAPPAN asked il any of the capital stock
had been paid in.
Mr.. YOUNG replied that considerable number
of the shares had been paid for and read papers in
proof thereof
Mr.. TAPPAN asked whether they had been paid
for in money, or only by note?
Mr. YOUNG rejoincd that all he knew was, that
they were paid
Mr. BENTON said the whole thing is a kim
merra," (chimera
Loud laughter at his odd pronunciation interrupt
ed the Senator. Il was increased by remark
ing that he would like to go this railroad to what
sort of thing kimmerrd is.
Mr. BENTON continued to denounce the project as
gross humbug &c. sc.
Mr.. WEBSTER made few remarks in favor OF
the BILL after which it was postponed till Tuesday
week
Private bills the remainder of day.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09
CUMBERLAND ROAD.

MIR. DAVIS, OF Indiana, moved To strike out the
provision for coast surveys, and insert clause 70,
continuing the Cumberland road viz 75 900 through
Ohio, 100000 through Indiana and $i0O, 900 thru
Illinois.
A spirited debate took place, after which the amend
meni rejected
Some of the Opposition members continued thsis
exerions TO reduce the amount Of some of tho items
Of expenditure but they were defeated by the ma-
jorty under the command of the Administration
lett have been particularly active and jealous tonight
in the work of true retrenchment and reform
During the debate ON the appropriations fUr the
branch mints yesterday, Mr. STANLY presented an
amusing specimen Of the freedom ofthe offcerz
Of our " economical" and "plan democrat" Govern
ment take with the public purse He produced an
account, from the files Of the Treasury Department,
for various cxotcs, shrubs dubious roots ornamental
trees and flowers gardening books and tools, &c. &c.
which were purchased in Philadelphia, by Mr..
Wheeler, the superintendent of the mint at Charlotte,
North Carolina. The bill, amounting to &2IS, was
paid by the Treasury Department!
The six French comfortables," "liquor stand, =
wine coolers" hooks" "clarets," &c. &c. being
considered necessarics indispensable to the accomno
daton Of /" His Democratic Majesty" the plain DE-
mocrat who supcrintcnds the Carolina branch pto-
badly thinks himself entitled to these cxotcs and
ornamental plants for his garden out Of the pubic
purse
$50 for Horse Chesnuts while in the very coun-
try where the, mint is situated are the finest speci
of this tree in the world handsome SUMS paid
for the Morus Multicaulis and il is surised that the
superintendent is about to undertake the culture of
silk with view to the mandatory Of silken purses
through which hereafter glistcn the mint drops
that will be produced at the Charlotte branch
Thus il is that the Treasury is drained in all
things, as well large scale The spirit is the
in the case noticed by Mr. Profit, the other
night, while commenting upon the expenses Of the
Florida war The only difference is in the ertent of
the improvdence and prodigality.
During the year 1887, there chartered for the
Florida Ill vessels of which IS were steam
boats, and several of these chartered at $45O
per day! or $l64 $50 PER ANNuM!
Two thousand dollars charged for transport
ing hundred cords of fire wood from New Or
leans to Fort Brooke, in Florida, and assisting
Surgeon that is $40 per cord for transportation alone
excluding the Surgeon--and to a country abound
ing with the most luxurant woods
lnnumcrabe specifications of similar character to
these were made by the Opposition members. No an
swer, no defence no palliation attempted by the
Administration party. But they contentcd them
selves with talking about general accusations, !"
insinuations," underlined mputations," &c. sc.
in the face Of the above distinct and specific charges
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09
CONGRESS.
UNITED STATES SENATE.
THURSDAY, April Both.

THURSDAY April Both.
STATE OF THE cuRRENcy--MR. wEBsTER's VIEWS
Mr. WEBSTER presented to the Senate, to-day,
petition signed by large number of the citizens of
Beaver county, Pennsy vania praying for the esab-
lishment of a National Bank
Mr. WEBSTER said he thought ii scarcely nccessa-
~ atths period of the session ask for a reference
of the petition to any committee but he took the
casion to state that he would early day. ifcon-
venient express his views at length upon the state of
the currency and the condition of the country
BANKRUPT LAW.
The tide of public opinion continues to run very
strongly in favor of the establishment OF a uniform
system of Bankruptcy for the Unitad States
Mr.. WRIGHT presented petition numerously
signed by large number of the citizens of N ew
York, praying for the passage Of such law Re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The bill making grant of land for the benefit of
the Mount Carmel and New Albany Rail Road was
taken up, and engaged the attention Of the Senate
during the remainder of the day.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09
MRS. HEMANs's WORKS COMPLETE

MRS. HEMANSiS WORKS COMPLETE
new and beautiful edition, printed on fine
paper with portrait Of the suthorcss of the
plcte Works of Mrs. Hemans with Memoir by her
sister, and an Essay her Genius, by Mrs Sigour-
ncy, in royal i2mo volumes, handsomely bound in
embossed cloth or in extra binding.
Also, just published, the complete works Of Lord
Byron, published in style similar TO the above, IN
eight beautiful volumes, large type.
Also, Memoirs and Letters OF Madame Mahbran,
by the Countess De Merlin, vols
apI r. ihiLoht
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09
UNITED STATES SENATE.
FRIDAY, May

Mr. WRIGHT presented a communication from
the Governor Of the State of New York. nclosing the
resolutions of the Legislature Of that State in favor
of the passage of the bill providing aid the State Of
Michigan in constructing canal around the falls Of
st. Marie. Laid on the table
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09

UNITED STATES SENATE,
SATURDAY, May ..
The Senate did not sit to-day.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

THURSDAY, April 30.
The House resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole, and took up the bill making appropriations for
the civil and diplomatic expenses of the Government.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09

of it,
The bill having been read at length
Mr.. KNIGHT said he had learned things
unknown TO him before of which one was a rcduc-
ton Of certain salaries.
The question was again put and the bill passed
by yeas and nays, as follows
YEAS-Messrs Allen, Anderson, Benton Brown
Buchanan, Calhoun, Clayton, Cuthbert, Dixon
Hubbard, King, Knight, Lumpkin, Mouton, Nicho-
las NorvclI, Pierce, Prentiss Robinson, Sewer Stur
gcon, Tallmadge Tappan, Wall Williams, Wright
30
Mr. HUBBARD, by consent, introduced the fol
lowing joint resolution, and asked that il now be con
sidcrcd:
Resoired by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires Of the United States Of America in Congress
sembied, That joint committee be appointed for the
purpose Of asccrtaining and examining into the facts
having relation to the claim of Mcssrs. Clarke and
Force for compiling and publishing two volumes of
the Documentary History of the Revolution Of the
United States, under contract Gas they allcgc) en-
tered into between them and Edward Livingston late
Secretary of State with view Of putting end to
the further publication of said work the expense
of the u ned States and that said committee be in
structed ascertain from said Clarke and Force and
from other sources what shall he paid to indcm
nifty them for what they have already published I'M
der the alleged contract and what further should
be paid TO them for any actual expense incurred IN
collecting materials under said alleged contract and
that said committee be authorized TO send for persons
and papers and that they report the facts and the gross
amount to both Houses of Congress with as niue oc-
lay as practicable.
This joint resolution having been read a hrs' ana
second time
/ A brief conversation followed, by Mr.. King who
| Thought there had been deception IN the lorna
ton of this contract, which he wished at an end pu
only Inv having literally for all expense and loss which
had already been incurred, by Mr., Tappsn, who de
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28
THE EYE

r@R WHEELER informs all those afflicted with lMPER
OBJECTION Of SIGHT, or who perceive the symptoms
weakness of vision that he prepared 10 give adj
vice and administer remedies in II snch cases. , . :.
w. will references the most Respectable smilies
elty to his professional Abilities ahd to those whom
he has cured who have been considered eurabe by other pro-
fessors.
Films specks ncpen Cataraets Temeyed without Snrgc
Operations. j. WhEriL ocuils',
80 Greenwich street, near the Battery, y. \.
n7- Once hours from A. NJ. to O'Clock. 7. NJ
To Dr. Uhesler Ocuis dreenrich street. Neu fork;-
SIR-Promptc by grateful feelings for the restoration OF the
sight of my left eye after had in tried the PROBES,
skli and the remedies prescrosG
sincere ackno YOU My right eye totally
blind from Egyptian Ophhama and in bad state OF Ic
the of three months assdu'u ana eH
eacous treatment has effected the complete OF 9
eyesght and shall consider best beh1"to. ahu
my duty recommend you to all those lao na. be uhoru-
NIL yhs h;obe At esteem MARY OUTWATER
Monarky lsl0. Hackensack y. j. MARI SIN
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28

Wos %osM i
ff %d @ u ssS bT WSm r
1a'fs s. fS'Hs 1sSSu the
vins them the bst worn medicine offered the pub
Ny cured By sberm m SAS
ter the physicians could not % Gsl. him:
sprsd box Of ai; board of aure packet
'hs f Virtues as's and aHi
str: :ssT HsS hs K Fulton roOh and Wssi%
TO MARRIED WOMEN MADAME REsTELL, Fs-
, G RSs s barry e., to have j. in her to
Ssa si. ios rS o
assed mselves their use with success and saeos
that e 4 % @ sa ssa hs Gss s q
sy ass s SsSs S s ans Cant
Mada1e Rstel the randn9iher the ersss who made
i ss &c her Rs5ssr and ssPse, study @
WINGED By their adoption in Ms eouy The
"a ss,s 9ss s toe
.ai TO i Sas ss1 aS S S &c &c % S RI
s GT ,, esss s Of ss o,ng not ts toe rs
sappns.s S,s Diem birth would diets IN hos
Sssnr Al sbor ,ens g i,
II rs ma
;S::, ass:: Sssg%"s SssHsd:a
though competence and rieny upon us how oen alas
". days Of the kind father emtittered
holding The emseised form and declining health OF the
anen OF his bosom, she had reached the
thirty-fas snkn into premature rrveith the certain
Prospect ofhmsef berg early bert ofh partner Of his joys
snd and HIS aud helsess children he endesr
ing attentions and wairhfu solictude which a mother
alone bestcw not unlrqueny time when least able
TO support the cnding aoton. u il desirable then
LIS = moral for pa,Sn,s :. ipsT.A. her Families regard
offspring when smpe, Easy healthy and orRrsrS remedy 10
within con;roli The sd, erse feeling the importance OF
hIs subject and estimating the vast benefit. resulting to thou
aad, o the aaopu2n 81 means prescribed by her would
they hold and dear its consideration Is Il WISE
and vrtuous to evils which subject smn~
aud healthy mesn, within eontrol livery dspasoaa,e
Affirmative This Is all that Madame Reoll or ever
recommended Price Five Dollars spocgo
u aud particular dir ctions. Tor the u-
all, TO call personally "Cheulars" fully explanatory
ned State. iiers us Sc post paid and addressed 10
MADAME RESTFLL FeIosle Physician. Principal once
tot NJ PhilaeslIaIa Office 80. South Eighth street
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28
COLTS BOOKKEEPING.

4 PRACT;CA WORK UPON A PAN ENTIRELY
"A NEWThe accounts which form the basis of the science
are cassed under Five Divisions with definite explanations
sf grammar and arithmetic 1t contains
planning the and of JouInazng each of the 0av
Book entries practical accountant wou ypIan the
TO his pupils this simpes the science that any young
of English education acquire without
the Of To which added, Directions to
the Lear commercial Calculations and Practical Forms for
keeping books every extent and variety of commercial
houses Public Addresses the first delivered upon the sub
iect &c &e.-this day published by William Jackson io2
United States n6-6mf
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28

SALT RHEUM, RINCwORM, Sc.-Dr Ander.ons Justly
Celebraed Ointment Cor the Of Salt Rheurn serofs
Ringwarm, nhansd Eyes Burps, scads Chilbsns scald
liberated Sore Legs, Nc
This 10 the valuable Of all remedies offered 10
the iuhle FOR known In which Il failed
effect perfect The proprietor guarantees "a old
ulcers uceraed sore egs AID al Affections For
sale FORBEss DilJG STORE SOS Pearl corner e rcss
street New York, at so cent? per box. mil ins
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28
JoNEs's COURSE OF BOOK KEEPrNG. ua,, Fo.t,, 4

TUNES.s tUVH-E OF BOON. kEEPiNG, (latt Foster q
% Jons ~ is3 Broadway, lover the drug store.)
undersigned Continues both
evening lpiyaty ~ relurd who thoroughly instructed
IN The principles ani Practice Of aecountaniship.
The course OF pokkeepng H. essentially different from the
ordinary modes Of instructions II has been gradua y matred
By hing, and j. calculated
part more practical knowledge ~ few days than be other
wise acquired m months The details ef the above
course are not adapted TO ad.rt.men but THE
encouragement from b.ng eonicunded with the prcten
siobs quackery the undersigned beg. that all those
who are unsequaned with the reputation q his system WILL
on Application at the s3 Broadway be referred
teal accountants who have been his pus and whose sti
objectionable
register containing the addresses Of upward OF aDss stu
dent who have recently been under Mr. Jooess
can ALEC be inspected al the Lecture rpor.
PENMANSfilp.
Writing taught such principles approved and
tsblshcdby the FIRST the Object the
shortest possible period the freedom rardy
necessary 10 the dispatch Of business.
Commercial calculations embracing Rqustios or Paynen
Nc, receive particular attention
mai Ia.eod THoNAs JONES. iss broadway.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28

PowAND's ANTLCoSTIyE PILLS have no mercury
II them They very mild and most excellent laxative
medicine and may all times be employed with safety where
gentle yet effective cathartic is required.
For sale by o. FAY general agent; at drug store No. 1893
Broadway Franklin House, New York. retaed at ~ Bowe
ry; 100 Fuoa street; ia Canal street, H. Rawls Co.. Al
bany, &c.
Price so cents per box only.
N b. ands Tonic Mixture Pills for fever and ague,
essentially the the liquid Rowand's Tonic Mixture,
with the sntage of portability land loss from breakage
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28

EINE Plated WARE n SUPERIOR FINIsHEDCUT.
TLERfThe subscriber has received late packets
opening this day large md complete rch
Tsed Ware, consisting Of silver Cab,
BASKETS silver mounted Tea and Coffee Urns; Candle sticks
&C. &c. Also, very splendid OF fine Table Cut
cry nnsstng Of sets ~ 81 and 100 Of Ivory Pearl
and silver handle Knives viii frenc fors Fork-
and EXTRA fine Knives for Silver Fos sale al very
siss DANIEL v. pELEvAr. ,s.,a.nI.,,..
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28

JACHAU's PATENT.-The undersigned hereby ,atss IN.
pleasure 70 iaorm the public, thu, has established
factory 81 he Spectacle Glasses called Jachuap Patent see
taces The Factory, for the convenience of the public hs.
been ated at No Chatham street fcg the psrt where
~ VIII be happy To receive ORDERS which he
retail. 80
Those who OF THE article would veil 10 call
and b. convinced Of their superiority
Meda cer6c ates their exceuev will be she 10
those who may desire IL
Cold, shves and s4eei Frames .ostinsslly hard
CHARLES n L. JACHAU,
bsses ChafAam street uD stairs-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28
CELEBRATED EYE WATER

a ESsT ..s GRE psgsa Os Doctor
rss .a
like the pa q the time he could
him Eye aa%s;y ssS. %Ssss. d:siarEed
assa without SSss effect. and many
ws: .ss l.w wr'ns
sss. ss.a ss % tho H.
S sHs York ny S .; nsSs issT ssd
above statement all its particulars, having been eye wit.
B. saa:t Af Sarah r.
esrcap, :aSs Walton is Rag'qS street Frsae1ss Walton
ss;s;
Webster Mary Efsisi < ssfIGS CO iyiHss
With i that SIGHT S1
to az Eys . s en
;tgd and many remedies tried without amy gGG %
eur @ sss s ID rH sS Eye A gssis.
::;sf sas
From the testimony Of have aea Dr. AHs Francis
celebrated Eye Water unhestatngy recommend it to the
Rev Duncan DUNBAR Pastor Of the McDeus st. Church
Rev Mr. DAVIS PASTOR Of the Church at Lattntown New
DR.. Glenny, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
Mr. Stephen Foster, Johns, New Brunswick.
Mr: Joshua Allen, nartand, Vermont.
the United states but BY Doctor Francis Barclay
Artificial Eyes inserted by Dr. J. Francis, without Civ
ing The slightest pain which esnpot Be from the
7 ONION MANUFACTURED SURGICAL INST RI
MENTs Table k'es hiszorr sSos Pen Packet and
s SoSy " Strand London Mfso 81 British
1863 Broadway, New York
Lancet Instruments Ranors Cutlery &c set and repaired
EYEs-INFLAMEp AND SORE EYEs-aowand's Col
Il yreum, Eye Water, most excellent application for
weak and namea eyes, and peculiarly adapted BY its mild
medicine has greater claims for patronage and hap
PLY s SS Fx t are a fass vi" franklin Hou..
drug store, 1893 Broadway, and llt Canals ~ mas Inn
FANCY BALL DRESSES Just received from Paris.-lMr
ROCHE bcgs leave notice the public that he has just
Bali Dresses ever see in city, which he
amateurs at very moderate prices, at hs establishment No
S07 Broadway. les 2inins'
DocroR e96vkF es s6nd1eaay a, usu.
- every day, his Office He continues devote his atten
of al and for the safe and
speedy removal which he has received the complimentary
medicine and pharmac have enabled him
and important remedies which have proved eminenty
ness syphilis and all constitutional diseases arising from i'm
purtes of the blood His medicines for the Of goanorr
aed il his profession Philadelphia therefore his proes
dsant doctors medical puIers and great prende whose
aamss are ouad r. every journal Those who have sei
this branch invited To make application at his
Office No Ann street. Broadway, adjoining the Amer
B. Separate and separate Offices provided
and all commun'cai are strictly eonhdsntai F. ~,
Nusesm, where he will be found at hour until 10 IN the
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-28

no THE PUBLIC-We call ds sgetfa attention OF the
public 10 the inducements held cl by syLvysrEn Co
Broadway for investing w u estate situated Or
leans Notwithstanding the attempts made ny The D David
Hale cf the Journal OF CosnRrrce. have gnod
that the affair IN ston DE
dence - the eomrusy-ani r-ccon i 'hrss pcrscus
who have doubts. TO ca tyifeftr u Go. 10
az giving the most u and peri & sasction Ia
oils h. aov Inquiries made nos
NCtENT JERUsALI l. 2. guerre arA sshrons Great
n Picture from Paris of CT fviou, calvary AID
Aneient City 81 Jer dem - 4 the lycs,m s.. Broad
This is the gest and n Il splendid llustra
tons of Scripture History NAMED an che world.
Opep from til iusk. Admttanee, - cents-ehsren unaer
.hsifprice. ma I'm