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The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-07-22
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.

Governor Lin has enlisted about 5000 recruits.
who are being drilled daily near Canton in the
military exercises Of the bow, the spear, and the
double sword. The latter is WEAPON pecnlar
we believe, to China. Each soldier is armed
with two short and straight swords, one in each
hand, which, BY being knocked against each
o1nsr, produce a clangor, which it Is thought.
will intinidate the enemy.
IHE PALAcE.-The Empress has died, and in
consequence OF this mournful event, the whole
nst.on Is to so for one month into mourning.
while the 'mandarins are NOT 4, shave for IN,
days She was not long married to Ia eukraur,
ana bore him, Il we do not mistake, three chi.
dren, the eldest Of whom i seven e eight years
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-07-22

was tortured, and then confessed. He was sem
fenced to be transported to Ele, in order to strike
terror into evil doors of the same description.
Several officers in Shautung have been delivered
over to court of justice on a similar charge.
Soldiers belonging to the eight standards who
were found inhaling the noxious vapour have
beea banished to Chekeang
From the Bombay Courier Of May 81.
May 1S.-We are enabled to lay before our
and from China to the 9th March, which we
have extracted from the Englishman
Lin is acting drill sergeant to 5000 men near
Canton, and is teaching the Fakes double
sword exercise, which from the description is We
nv much like the brush and shovel clatter of the
sweeps on May-day. jonathan is getting up his
ssdander," and some captains calculating up
on turning into the Chinese naval service, at the
moderate price of 1000 dollars Spanish month.
We guess Fakee will not be such fool.
The American consul, however, repudiates the
measure. 1t appears also that, consequent upon
the death of the empress, disturbances in Pekin
are rumored, while the mandarins have been set
ting temple on fire; as this is the fifth case Of
Swing in the Imperial palace, the Emperor is
about to try little beheading as a sedatiye.--
The heir-aPparent is child OF seven or eight
years of age, the Emperor is in his dotage; and
the probability is, that the attack of the English
will cause such revolutions IN the Empire. IS
will place China in different position with re-
gard to Europe to what she has ever yet occu-
ssThe news of our expedition to China has
created deep sensation In this country. and l.
likely to operate as an incubus on the AMBITIOUS
breast of Th4rasTaddee. The people are eszzz.-
rally impressed uith belief that this port yin
be konored b visit Of the British feet imme-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
Mr.. VAN BUREN, AND HIS VOTES

We have heretofore shown Mr. Van Blu.
rem, by his measures, to be an enemy Of The
north, and by his votes in Congress to be hos
tile to the west, and we are now enabled,
through the researches OF the Kceseville
IN. w. Argus, to show that he has voted
against the largest liberty, and the best in
terests Of the Democracy. That there may
be no mistake, no doubt on the subject, every
vote is accompanied by references to the re-
cord.
He opposed the raising Of troops as recommended
by Gov. Tompkins in aid of the last war.--Sec
Senate Journals Of Nep York Sept 1914.
lie voted and argued against extending universal
suffrage TO white citizens oil the State of New York
See report Of The proceedings Of the Contention 10
amend The Constitution Of Nep York, pages PIT,
2S3 and 2S4
He voted agains, eecting Justices OF the Peace
remarking that the further power was removed from
the people the beter-Same report, pages 32l and
He voted and argued against eecting Sheriff.
Same ycpoyt, GEES l60, 322 and 1885,
He voted against Committee on Agriculture,
Notwithstanding more than fifteen millions of The
public revenue is paid directly and indirectly bv the
iarmers-- United States Senate Journal December o.
1925.
He voted against occupying the Columbia river,
and protecting the Fur Trade Senate Journal,
March 1 1925.
He voted TO grant exclusive privileges 10 State
Banks Senate Journal, FEB 6, 1927.
lie voted against reducing the tax on salt---Se-
nate Journal, Feb. 25, 1927.
He voted against granting 10 the States refuses
lands which were not worth % cents per acre for
Education and Internal Imp, ovement-- Senate .Jou-
nal, April Is, 1923.
He voted against settlement and pre-emption
rights, is Senate Journal, april II, and 81 1928,
He voted against The Graduation bill--Scnats
Journal, April %, 1923
He gave his casting vote in favor Of the censor
ship gag law Senate journal, April, 1896.
He opposed the bill to distribute Surplus Revenue
among the StatesB
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
OUR PROSPECTS.

Being at the seat Of Government where we
have opportunities that are denied to many of
our friends, of looking over the whole ground
and Judging from evidence flhe most anthem
tic kind, of the prospects before us in the
great struggle of the People against the Of
fce holders, we present statement that
must be realized in November next, unless
all the signs Of the times are wholly decep-
tive. At any rate we may say to our friends,
that the States set down as certain, are en-
tirely within their power, and those that are
stated as doubtful, may be rendered certain
for Harrison and reform, by proper exertions.
The Richmond Enquirer, Processes to think
that we are not sanguine of the result We
now say to Mr. Richie, that nothing short Of
the death of General Harrison, can defeat
his election, and we are willing to leave this
statement with him to compare it with the re-
suit next November.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
FINE SPIRIT IN VIRGINIA.


An immense meeting Of the people was
heid at Stanton, Va. on the 23d inst.
We have before us letter, hastily written,
and dated Staunton, March "a, from which we
make the following interesting extract:
The discussion was conducted on behalf OF The
administration, by Mr.. William Taylor, brother
ih-iaw OF Col Benton and by General Baldwin as
the Wing eeclor. Taylor made speech OF II
nours, composed OF all the stale calumnies against
ueneral Misunderstanding his claims TO merit as
military man, and denouncing him as an abolition
Isl, bank man, high tariff man. internal improve
meht man, &c. He, however, did not use the
word Fedeyalia on a single occasion, as he happens
TO be one of the old anli-war Federalisls himself!
General Baldwin replied with great effect TO Mr..
Taylors speech. He was interrupted repeatedly by
raplurouS bursts OF applause. In commenting upon
the charge Of the want Of courage and good con-
duct OF General Harrison, after vindicating him
most successfully upon the testimony of Croghan
and others, his eye happened to rest upon old We
leran, who had been 10 Wayne's army in 80, "a,
and 49, and who is man Of irreproachable con-
duct The old soldier was attracted by the discus
sion and stood most attentive listener in the midst
OF The crowd. When the General esped him, he
threw down the book from which he was reading,
and exclaimed, away with your books, see liv-
ing witness amongst you--an old soldier and an
honest man Stand forth, John Wise! What say
youl Was General Harrison brave soldierP The
effect was electricalevery eye bent on the hon
est old German soldier-for a moment it seemed as
II the respiration Of every man 10 the house was
suspended, that the response might be distinctly
heard The old man was evidently taken by sur
prise. For an instant he paused-his eye seemed TO
kindle, and his chest TO dilate he responded in The
most emphatic manner, As brave as ever was
The Dutch accent seemed to give additional force to
the words, and no one who not eye witness
Of the scene, and Of all the accompanying circum-
stances can form an idea of the effect produced
Hundreds Of eyes were suffused with tears Of manly
sympathy with The old soldier and his reply was re-
ceved with one universal burst Of applause.
Gen. B. then proceeded TO review the claims of the
two candidates at length and TO discuss all the
rous topics involved n the contest. But 1t was not
my purpose to give account Of the meeting, and
will therefore, say more than that General BIS
friends regarded his speech as the happiest effort Of
his lile"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
FnlpAr, March 81, ls4o
TREASURY NOTE BILL

TREASURY NOTE BILL.
Immediately after the journal was read the House
resolved itself into Committee OF the Whole, Mr..
DAWSON. Of Georgia. in the Char) and resumed
the consideration of the Bill authorizing the issue
of Flys MILLIONS OF DOLLARS of Treasury NoTEs.
Mr. GRAvEs, of Kentucky, was entitled TO the foor
but Welded il to Mr. BARNARD, who took occasion 10
call the attention of the House TO the outrageous
misrepresentation of his course during the sitting Of
two days, which appeared in the editorial columns
of the Govern lent newspaper on Thursday
evening So far as Mr.. Barnard was concerned
personally, he might well afford to pass BY all
the calumnies and misrepresentation with which
the pensioned official slanderer assailed him. His
character personal and political, is far above
The reach OF the most malignant detracion. But
he very properly felt il due TO the party with
whom he acts, and to the people among whom the
tasehoods of the Globe are circulated so iadustr-
ousy under frank repel The attack, and show mat
the whole of The Globes remarks upon him ana MS
course we're IN direct and fragrant eoatrariefy !" He
truth This he did mos effectively and conciusiVey.
Mr. GR,yrs then proceeded and went al large
into the consideration Of the BILL his remal6s upon
which were distinguished for the th"tough Know
ledo. or rho ouesion which they manifested, and
80. Ja,ive,ed uilh unusual animation and force.
He also replied The charges brought against 'ne
Deposition by the Administrator members VINO
participated in the debate, and who had scarcely
Glanced nj the bin once during the whole course Of
heir denunciations Led into topics aside from the
lin by the systematic and continued irrelevancy OF
ne traincd bands, he carried the war into Africa
Win yigor and success which evidently made The
discreet portion Of the Administration party regret
that their incorporate and frothy declaimers from
Ohio and North Carolina had provoked The con,eN;
Il would have been far better for them u they nad
adhered 10 the prudence they first maniies.sa aaa
ATTEMPTED no answer TO the arguments and indignant
elouuence ofthe Opposition speakers .,n,.n,-
The remarks Of MIR. Graves led 10 so n,. Ia
lions from Mr.. Black, Of Georgia Mr.. picSens' anu
Mr.. Everett; after which, -. ,nd addressed
MIR. Fisher, Of North Carolina rose I'M spp
the House at length in supper, y VOC o o,r nsr.r
The House was still 10 session Wneh Jul P'i''
v,s ne nn' ' 10 So o'clock last evening
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
Extract Of letter from Norfolk, Va, TO citizen
of Washington laiel, Jackson man.

VI w dohfbStoh, idtciy JdehSoH
"Harrison is all the rage in these parts-decidedly
popular than ever your old friend Jackson was
in his most palmy days. Richie in vain calls out,
once more unto the breach, dear friends, once
more" His troops are dispirited, and will no
longer rally, and are dispersed in all directions
Many Of them have taken refuge under our ban
ners, (whose broad folds are now floating CALAMITY
in the breeze.) and bid fair to atone for their past
support to the men in power by their present devo-
ton to Harrison and reform. The march is on
ward, and Harrison is winning all hearts and all
hands. As for Virginia, there no doubt as to her
vote for Harrison. No sensible and unprejudiced
man preends that Van Buren, has any chance. He
always was very bitter pill, and his recent acts
render him still more bitter. Do you know that
many Of us here feel some alarm at the astonishing
popularity of General Harrison, and seeing that 1t is
sweeping the country like mighty food irresistible
IN its progress we are under the apprehension that
like General Jackson, he may be induced 10 mea-
sures which otherwise he would not think Of for
twas this popularity which turned Jackson's
head, and made him imagine that he could neither
act nor think wrong and hence the evils Of his adj
ministraon. Bot hope better things of General
Harrison his mind is of different order, and he
will go into Office with single eye TO the good OF
the people, whose cause in the cabinet and in the
field he has always been foremost 10 uphold"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
nTbe Madisonian the rickety offspring OF Con
sarn.1iu. fede ralisln ALBANY Argus.

mTbe Madisonian the rickey offspring OF Con-
serva,iye federalisn."-Abany Argus
Conservative federalism, forsooth! Will the editor
ofthe Argus favor his readers with definition OF ms
federalism, as preached and praclced by him While
editing bue.light Hartford Convention paper IN
Catskill. New York In the mean time we commend
him 10 his old federal friends, Buchanan, Wall, Hub
bard ct id omne genus, in the Senate OF the United
States and elsewhere, for "reminiscences OF by-gone
DAYS when il was their fashion TO "resolve that II
was unbeccming moral and religious people TO
rejoice at American victories" As then so now,
federalism is destructive Of principle and patriotism
Conservative republcansm at that period sustained
both. So it does now. II goes against the enlarge
ment of Executive power, and for the protection OF
the rights and institutions Of the States against the
encroachmenl Of that power. We shall give Mr.
Argus more light in regard to this sort Of repuoll-
cauism as pracced BY Jefferson, Madison, and other
patriots OF "purest ray" when he will oblige US
with short account of his black cockade" expe-
rence. and in the interim we will say nothing about
his lucky speculaions in "ui-walled house, or
the moneys received by him for constructive print
ing"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
ANSWER TO THE LATEST OBJECTION

ANSWER TO THE LATEST OBJECTION.
The Globe Of Wednesday, contained two
letters purporting to be correspondence be-
tween an association at Oswego, N. Y, and
committee at Cincinnati, whom Gen. Har-
rison had authorized to dispose of some Of
the numerous letters addressed TO him, out of
all which the loco-focos endeavor to create
political capital. The Globe calls it ian ex-
ample Of Wing management unparalleled in
our political annals" care you there old
Truepenny Z" Has the Globe so soon forgot
ten the example" set by Gen. Jackson p
Has its editor forgotten that Gen. Jackson had
confidential committee to relieve him of the
burden Of his correspondence 7 Has he for
gotten that the late Harry Lee. one of the
most powerful Of our political writers, was
one of that committee, and that Davia
Gypnne, who is now reported as member
of Gen. Harrson's commttve, was another /!
If so, it is great convenience for certain
purposes TO possess short memory. We
were Jackson man, and we know something
of the doings of our party; and We there
foro consider the attack upon this exam
pie" as amounting to an assault upon the po
licy of Gen. Jackson
For our part, we think there is and was
ample justification for the example set by
General jackson, and alleged to be initiated
by General Harrison. Both are the heroes
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
Y. Enren and the Office Holders.

This is our deliberate judgment Neces-
sary to choice l4S only but, il we loose
all the doubtful States, and with them the
States of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tenn,s-
see, which we hold as certain States, still we
elect Gen. Harrison. We therefore say to
our friends every where, press on, every
thing is safe, by proper exertions The prize
is one worthy Of the efforts Of lreemen-it is
nothing short Of the rescue of our beloved
country from the hands Of the spoilers, who
have brought her to her depressed and en-
barrassed condition-who have trampled UNI
der their feet the institutions of their country,
and for the purpose of holding on to the Offices
and Of dividing out among themselves the
money Of the people, are daily, through their
pensioned presses, libelling and slandering
the man selected as the candidate of the peo-
ple-the man who periled his life for his
bleeding country while they were walking the
carpets Of their splendid mansions, in silk
stockings and morocco pumps.
BY way Of giving more certain reasons for
the faith that is in us, we subjoin table show
ing the aggregate majorties given by the
people of the several States at the last Fede-
raj election for members Of the present Con-
gress. II shows that the democracy of num-
bers were with us a year ago, by about nine
| u.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
FROM ALABAMA.
Extract of a letter from I.owndes county, Alabama,
dated March 10.

Extract of letter from I.owndes county, Alabama,
dated March ID.
81 deem it all-important to the success of our
cause in Alabama that the Madisonian should be
widely circulated
Enthusiastic meetings are now being held in
almost every county in this State TO appoint delegates
to attend our Wing Convention in Tuscaloosa IN
June next, TO frame an electoral ticket IN favor
If Harrison and Tyler. Mr. billiard, of Mongo-
mery Judge John s. Hunter, of Lowndes and Gen.
Enoch Parsons, of Monroe, all made eloquent and
ahle sneeches in Butler County last week. AS
sipni6cant sign OF the times the grand jury OF that
county composed Of eighteen intelligent men, took
vote for President, and eucry one roted for Har-
r;xou Van Buren, will not get two hundred votes
in tha, county"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
THE. ENQUIRER AND GEN. HARRISON.

Every day brings to light some compliment which
tie discriminating editor OF the Enquirer paid to
General Harrison in by.gone days. II must give the
Enquirer the velest satisfaction find that the great
OF the people Of the United States agree with him
IN his exalted opinion OF Gen, HARRISON
During the war the Enquirer thus spoke of General
HARRISON
Gen Harrson's letter tells every thing that we
wish to know about the officers except himself. He
does justice every one but HARRsoN-and the world
must therefore do Justice to the who was too
modest to be Just to HIMSELF
Again in 1919, the Richmond Enquirer thus referred
TO Gen Harrison
"a gentleman Of high standing, who held an import
(Gen H to Washington He is as crcumspect as he
IS en'6Pf'ang-as prudent in collecting the means Of
attack as he is vigorous in striking the blow"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
memorial has been sent to Congress, signed by

A memorial has been sent 10 Congress, signed by
seventy-seven names, purporng tobe citizens OF the
District of Columbia, asking Congress 10 compel
the banks to resume specie payments, or TO assign
their property for The benefit of their creditors.
1t is curious fact, that OF the n persons signing
this memorial, a, least Is are clerks in the Execu-
tive Departments, 40 are employed in and about the
Globe office, one is not naluralized-l is Govern
men, contractor, and the II others are not known
10 us.
Truly fine SET of disineresed fellows, 10 dictate
legislation Congress- for the benefit of Tic people OF
this District.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28

ALI. THE LrTERATuRE.-Some one was kind enough
to send copy of our Prospectus to the Pos, Master
al Blacksville Monongalia Co. Va, and the hire
ling" at that place. has had the kindness to return il
10 as with the following beautiful endorsement,
which we copy hteratim ct verbatim
, BLAcKsvrLLE, Va. 18th March 1910
Sir send this Prospectus Back to you whar II out
to stay as we have no Harrison or petticu Men as The
are Called in our Country nor we don't warnt such
Fedarlist or vilIins in our Country b A THE rest
Of the name egible r. M
To Mr. Thomas Aleen Washington City"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28
= Old Tippeesnoe has come eu, Of the west,
In all the WIDE border his steed is the best y

"0ld Tippecanoe has come out Of the west,
Ia all the vide border bis steed is the best"
TRiuMpns IN NAME. The loco focos on the Oh,
inst made great effort 10 carry the Capital Of
Maine, Augusta, but the Tippecanoe boys were too
many for them. None but Harrisonians were elected
TO Office.
Hateyrile. All the wing candidates elected BY
large maiorities.
Ne'c Sharon erect The Harrison board OF town
officers carried entire by majority oftwen'y which
has not been done before for ten years
Clinton. The Wings elected Two OF the three
selecmen.
Mnot The Wing candidate elected The town
gave majority for the administration last fall
Bangor. The Wings carried The Mayor and
every officer excep, in two wards where there was
no choice.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28

The Baltimore Patriot a few DAYS ago gave the
name OF distinguished citizen OF Winchester, tor
merry firm and consistent supporter Of the Admi-
nistraon bur who had recently abandoned the
party in disgust as evidence OF the gradual change
Of public sentiment in Virginia. The Patriot might
have added The names OF many others who have re-
Gently renowned tn, ir allegiance TO the powers
that be, and who will give the Harrisburg nomina-
tons hearty support. Among them are The fol-
loving, viz:
David Campbell, Governor OF Virginia.
John M Patton, late member OF Congress, and pre-
sent Lieutenant Governor OF Virginia.
Wm. C. Rves, late U. States Senator
John Campbell late Treasurer of The United States.
James Garland, Member of Congress.
A ) Baldwin, late Van Buren, Eleclor of the Win
chester District.
Philip Williams Harrison Elecor OF Winchester
District.
John n Humes, Harrison Eector and editor of the
Abingdon Statesman
John /. Anderson, Edmund Fontaine Moses c.
Goode, members of the Senate If Virginia.
Joseph I'll. Sherrard Thomas Shanks, WIN. vi Pey-
ton, Joseph M. Davis, George Parke, John OFFER
rial, Thomas Stands, David Barnett, Alexander
Rlyes, late members OF the Virginia Legislature.
Indeed the list might be extended I'D libitun. In
our own county The good work goes bravely on; we
can already name upwards OF .6Hy electors who
voted Tor Van Buren, in 1896, and supported his ad-
mnlslralion up TO lae day, who now go for Har-
Tison and Reform Winchester Rep.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28

The editor of the /" Old Dominion" an entire
Loco. Coco, gives Messrs. Buchanan and Grundy
hit under the fifth rib in the following Style
Mr. Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Grundy,
of Tennessee have ranged themselves under the tat
tered banner of the rag money men; was not at all
surprised TO see Mr. Buchanan take this position in
broad open day-it is what have long expected but
must own that was entirely unprepared to see Mr..
Grundy follow in his wake. He is lawyer, how
ever, and nothing ought to surprise one as coming
from member of that profession. have no conn
dence in practising attorneys; nearly all our divi-
sons have been caused by them for the lastten years
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-28

The Harrison Log Cabin Boys are rousing in
Missouri and we should judge from the spirit they
manifest, that they would make even the iron
mountain quake Large meetings have been held
in various parts Of the State.
The State Loco-foco Committee recently called
meeting Of their comrades to be holden al JEFFERSON
City, and we learn from the ST. Louis papers 'na'
the gathering comprised exactly ftco PERSONS VINO
organized themselves into an immense meeting, and
proceeded to business,