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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27
RELIGIOUS VIEW OF THE INAUGURAL.

From the Nelo York Observer (PeligiOus.)
INAUGURAL ADDREss.--W Whatever discrepancy of
views in regard this document may exist among po-
htca partizans it cannot fail think, to give entire
satisfaction in particular to large portion oil the
community of all parties alude to The Presluents
frank open and unqualified avowa of his belefln the
Christian religion, and the indispensable impor anco
of sense of religious responsibility to the prosperity
and happiness Of nation This is as it should be,
and is to be the highly appreciated from the fact
that with single exception this 1t Is believed is the
only instance since the organization OF the govern
ment in 1889 that the Christian religion has been
distinctly recognized in any address message from
President of the United States. Though several of
them have been professors OF religion, yet with the ex
cepiion of John Quincy Adams, in his special mes
sage on the Panama Congress, they have contented
themselves with the bare acknowledgment OF SUI
preme Being and his benign providence, in terms as
consistent with the belief Of Judaism or Deism as of
Christianity. -
The writer is aware that the above statement will
strike many readers as perfectly incredible, but II
there are any other exceptions to the TACT ne mas ho'
been able after the most careful examination ioryes'
TO find them; and if any such exist ne wouu De nap
DIV TO have them pointed out II VIII DC ooseiNeu sha'
the remark does not apply to inc olu Ill.,.
gress or to the times of the Confederation Durlng
nr revolutionary struggle, there were some prociama-
tons and other documents, which dld homage IN the
roost undispused terms, TO the Christian relglon
Rut from the DAYS Of the Convention that famed tho
Constitution. in which, according to DR.. Franklin's
toIeuent there were but two TO sustain his motion
for having their daily sessions opened with prayer,
now era commenced. From that time to the present
Cmore than half century, the Government has pro-
ceedcd without recognition from its head of revealed
religion.
The writer is free to say that though Gen. Harri-
son was not the Of his choice yet the above men
toned ayowal so undsgused, unprecedented, and in
the opinion of many, uncded for, not only deserves
approbaton but affords pledge Of the honesty Of his
intentions and the Independence and moral courage Of
the man. 1t is cheering to have a President, who is
not ashamed" to own, in the face of the nation his
reverence" for the gospel Of Christ
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27
[cIRcULAR.l
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
March 20, 1S41.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
March 20, 1s41.
To the Hon. THOMAS EWING,
Secretary of the Treasury:
SIR; The PRESIDENT is Of opinion that it is a
great abuse to bring the patronage of the General
Government into conflict with the freedom of
elections; and that this abuse ought to be cor
rected wherever it may have been permitted to
exist and to be prevented for the future.
He therefore directs that information be given
TO all officers and agents in your Department of
the public service that partisan interference in
popular elections, whether of State officers or
officers of this Government, and for whomso-
ever or against whomsoever il may be exercised,
or the payment of any contribution or assess
ment on salaries or official compensation forp par
ty or election purposes, win be regarded by him
as cause of removal
It's not intended that any officer shall be re-
strained in the free and proper expression and
maintenance of his opinions respecting public
men or public measures, or in the exercise to the
fullest degree, of the constitutional right Of suf-
frage. But persons employed under the Go
vernment, and paid for their services out of the
public Treasury, are not expected to take an ac-
tive or oficious part in attempts to influence the
minds or votes of others; such conduct being
deemed inconsistent with the spirit of the Com
stitution and the duties of public agents acting
under it; and the President is resolved, so far
as depends upon him, that while the exercise Of
the elective franchise by the People shall be free
from undue influences of official station and au-
thority, opinion shall also be free among the Off
GERS and agents of the Government.
The President wishes it further to be an
nounced and distinctly understood, that from all
collecting and discussing officers promptitude in
rendering accounts, and entire punctuality in
paying balances, will be rigorously exacted In
his opinion it is time to return, in this respect,
to the early practice of the Government, and to
hold any degree of delinquency on the part of
those entrusted with the public money just cause
of immediate removal He deems the severe
observance of this rule to be essential TO the pub
lie service, as every dollar lost to the Treasury
by unfaithfulness in Office creates necessity for
new charge upon the people
have the honor TO be, sir, your obedient SER
want,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Similar letters have been addressed to other
heads of Departments.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27
BUSINESS IN THE DEPARTMENTS


Although the number Of strangers in the city
has considerably diminished, yet the press upon
the several heads Of departments, and upon the
President, continues to very great extent.
Strangers, visiting the city every possible va
riety of public and private business, are con-
stantly arriving and departing. The separate
aasss Psassnted to The Several heads Of The de-
partments, for their consideration, upon various
subjects seem to be almost innumerable. Yet
these, together with vast deal of general pub
lie business relating TO the foreign and domestic
policy of the government have received degree
of attention, which could only be afforded by an
extraordinary vigor of mind and body incessant-
Iy employed A more fortunate selection of Off
GERS, considering mental and physical eficien-
Cyl and business capacity, could hardly have
been made.
The only members of the Cabinet who have
been for moment disengaged from the business
of their departments here are, Mr. Badger, Sc
cretary of the Navy, who has returned to North
Carolina for his family, and the Hon. Mr.. Crit
tenden, Attorney General who is absent on bu-
siness relating to his public duties at the north.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27

BfcLeod's Trial Postpored--In consequence of an
error committed by the Clerk of Niagara county in
drawing jury for the term of the Court TO have com
menced on Monday, the term would not be held, and
the trial Of Mcleod will of necessity from this cause
independent of Others be postponed till the next term
of the Court
Gen. ScoTT was in Albany at the last dates, suffer
ing from the effects of his fall but would proceed,
notwithstanding the postponement of the trial. the
frontier, where indications supposed to
list of purpose Of rescue by lawless persons from the
Canada shore. The precautionary measures taken
will doubtless put end to such projects if entertain
ed.--BaH American.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27
THE MADiSONIAN.
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT


RICHARD X. CALL, of Florida, to be Cover
nor in and for the Territory Of Florida, in the
place of RoBERT r. REID, removed
CHARLES b. PENRosE, of Pennsylvania, to be
Solicitor of the Treasury, in the place of MAT
THEW BuRcHARD, removed.
ELISHA WHIrrLEsEY, of Ohio, to be Auditor
of the Treasury for the Post Office Department,
in the place of CHARLES X. GARDINER, removed.
PAUL RossIeNoL, to be superintendent of the
Branch Mint Dahlonega, the State of Geor-
gia, in the place of J. ]. SINGLETON.
JOHN WILLIAMSON, Of Pennsylvania, to be
Recorder of the General Land Office, in the
place of HUDSON M GARLAND, removed.
OFFICERS OF THE CUSTOMS.
coLLEc roRs.
GEORGE ALLEN, marlborough Maine, vice
DENNY McCoBB, removed.
JEREMIAH Brooks, York, Maine, vice JOSEPH
p JUNKlNs, removed
PARKER SHELDON, Bath, Maine, vice JOSEPH
SEwALL, removed.
VIM p. BRIGGs Collector for the District of
Vermont, vice A. w. HYDE removed.
WILLIAM CoAD, St. Marys, Md, vice James w.
Roach, removed.
RoBr w. ASTON, st. Marks, Fa., vice John F.
Hacker removed
ARNoLp NAUDAN Delaware vice Henry White
ley, removed.
NAVAL OFFICER.
Isaac P. DAVIS, Boston, Mass, vice ISAAC O.
BARNES, removed.
GEoRoE Loyal, V be Navy Agent for the port Of
Norfolk, va.--re-appointed.
JOHN p HENRY, to be Navy Agent for the port of
Savannah, Georgia--re-appointed.
RoBear G. WErMoaE, to be Navy Agent for the
port of New York, in place of JOHN R LIVINGSTON Jr.
removed
SURVEYORS.
SHILowITH S. WHIPPLE, Passport, Maine,
vice EZEKIEL Foster, removed.
BAzELLEEL CUsHMAN, Portland, Maine vice
STEPHEN w. EATON, removed.
WILLIAM TAGeART, New York, vice ELY
MooRE, removed.
THOMAS LORD, New York, vice WILLIAM S.
Coz, removed.
WILLIAM FLOYD, Town Creek, Md, vice James
R. Thompson, removed.
RECEIVERS GENERAL OF PUBLIC MONEY.
ROBERT G. CORNELL, of New York, at New
York, in the place of STEPHEN ALLEN, reno
we'd.
SAMUEL FRoTHINeHAM, of Boston, at Boston,
in the place Of ISAAC Hill, removed.
LAND OFFICE RECEIVER.
DANIEL g. GARNsEY, Dixon, ILL., vice John De-
ment, removed.
DEPUTY PosTMAsTERs.
SOLOMON VAN RENSSELAER,, to be Deputy
Post Master, at Albany.
john G. MoNTeoMeRY, Philadelphia, vice James
Page removed
JAMES REEs, Geneva, N. r., vice Godfrey J. Gros-
venor, removed.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27
TOBACCO TRADE.

During the year Is4O no less than 9O69 hhds Of
Tobacco were exported from Baltimore to Trieste,
Austria.
Commercial accounts from Genoa state that hive
carqoes of tobacco had arrived in that city from Rich
mond during the same year. designed FIR the transit
trade opened with inland countries by the l4th article
Of the late Treaty OF Commerce with Sardinia
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27

BEAUTIES OF THE SUB-TREAsuRY. Three
hundred thousand dollars in specie have been
accumulated, and locked up in the vaults of the
Receiver General at st. Louis, at an expense Of
liz per cent, while it is wanted elsewhere.
If the Government desires it here, it must be
ton at heavy additional expense. In the or
binary course of mercantile or banking business,
the transfer could take place by draft, bill of
exchange, without trouble, delay or expense.
This Cuban financial SYSTEM, embarrassing, ex-
pensive, and impractcable, we trust will be at
an early period repealed by the coming Con-
press
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27

The Patriot and Democrat, and the State Eagle,
published at Hartford Connecticut, have been united,
and one paper under the title Of the Hartford Pat
riot & Eagle, will be hereafter published by Mr.. J.
Holbrook. We regret to observe that Mr.. Eldredge
has retired from the post of editor, which he has filled
with so much efficiency and success
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27
THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT
BRITAIN

We understand that the dispatches received
by our Government by the Caledonia from Great
Britain are of entirely pacific character, and
although there had been some excitement in
England on account of the arrest of Mcleod
yet the public mind was becoming more quiet
We see it stated in the papers that Lieutenant
Mccormick had been recommended for pen
sion to the Lords of the Admiralty, on account,
as stated by Lord John Russell, of service per-
formed by him under command of the "supe-
rior colonial authorities in the capture of the
Caroline. The order in council granting the
pension was dated in January.
In the House of Commons, February 10, Sir Ro
bert Peel addressed inquiry to the Foreign Secre
tary respecting the question Of the North Eastern
Boundary of the United States, to which he received
the following reply
Lord Pamerston said that the present situation OF
affairs this Great Britain had first proposed a
draft of convention for the appointment Of COM
mission to settle the boundary. That draft had not
been accepted by the United States, and counter
draft was sent over by that government II was not
to which ministers in this country could accede,
and in the early part of last year they made another
proposal They thought that it would have been
agreed to by the American Cabinet but it had des-
patched to Great Britain another proposition, which
had not received assent on this side of the water.
The survey on which report had been made had ta-
ken place independently of the pending negotiation,
in order TO save time and to much informa-
ton possible relative to the geographical interests
OF Great Britain. Ofcourse what had been done was
only the erparte statement of the British commits
sioners, and could not be binding (nor was it, Of
course, meant to be SOY upon the other party. The
United States had also sent commissioners of their
own TO inquire in the latter part of last summer, but
he believed they had not made any material progress.
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-27
DANIEL WEBSTER, AS AN AMERICAN
SENATOR.

The following sketch of Mr. Webster, from
the pen of an American, was originally publish
ed in London.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-31
JAMES VI. CARTER.

House, Coach and Sign Painter. Glider and Gls-
zler, on + street, second door below the First
Presbyterian Church.
TUE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and In.
public generally, that he has the shop fore r.
on me above branches In all It's various varieties
would thersore solicit call iron all who or are dis
posed 10 patontze who feels himself fully
10 execute with promptifude, dispae the
above branches of business and assure them taf
he will be- prepare do any H. his line as we
and upon a. reasonable Conditions Il be done 10 r
elsewhere. - ~
would say the superintendent Of the D.po,s in I'm.
cty as they unss have considerable Coac 10
do they would DO well to awe CALL believing they Will
secure perfect satisfaction both regards pric and
workmanship Also-Old and New niture Mahor
Doors &c vanished and polished In the durable and
approvedstylc. ~
Paints miisd and sobl here to suit the purchaser.
aus M n
- ED, ROBEHrs a. co. have received ~
IL the sehr Manchester, from New York, some choice
styles Of Goods-a part or which, are
Plaid French Prints, plaid Mouslaae de Lame
Common Calieoss ~
Black and Fancy Dosskin Cassnieres and Ca,slneu,
White and red Fannes
Rosyin Plaids; plaid silks
Black Grs de Rhine. %
Splendid embroidered Maioea shawis
do do Crsvioni
Do SanIask quilted silk Nantlas
Do vslvetsen embroid'd do
Brnssels plaid Mou.eane do Layns
Pskin Silks, for dresses,
comprising lot Of new snd bssutifslGoods, which we
Her Al reasonable prieek 40 n
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-31

w see i 4o sy SS our spring supply Of Garden
ueS Tor extensive have enabled him
Jnhcousy TO seiminac such varieties Of a,
unfrequeut worthless varieties OF the sane Class, which
have been perpetuaied through ineXpsTenes therefore
in making this selection he has excluded many SORTS us
ally found in the Catalogues those who are mere rem
dsTs not preeiedi of seeds he is not SURF
hat the variety might not bs still further reduced with adj
vantage at this ample for any garden however
e1.ensve and lnly adapted to the incest taste.
As 10 the quality Of the seeds nropTetor wishes II 10
be remembered that what sold by him is OF ais cer
s,Ss'i win on slight eIeepuon therefore ,.aTanfeo
fth .nhre confidence thar they will upon al, prove io
DC lar to most Of foreiEn Importation such
pose our assortment WIS ~
ARTICToKE-Globe
BEET--LNng Blood
Early Tnrnp
BEANS-Red SPECIFIED
White Kidney
Cranberry Bush
Early Yellow
CABBAGE-Early York
Baucrsea
Large DIumheaI
Flat Dutch
DIumhead Savoy
Green curleddO
Red Dutch
Green Glazed
Sugar Loaf
CARRoT-Lonr Orange
EsG TtAST nor"
LEEk
LETTUCE-Iarze eurledindil
Green Cos
>,,,o~ Early Curled
mELDN-fpAnsll
Mountain SpTOut
Nutmeg and CiiIsn
ONlON-weathcrs6eId
StTasburg
PARSLEY-Curcd
PARsNlP-Susar
PEAS-Eary Frame
Charlton
Large MlITowfai
Blue Imperial
shop Dwarf
PUMPKINS
RADISH-Long Scarlet
Red Turnip
White do
SAISAFIE
sQUAsH-Winter
HERBS, assorted, aud CORN, different yarietIss
To be had only of
LYELI, JOHNSTON \ LYEIJ
ic I'LL !, At J. McKildoe's Old stand
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-31

THE INDIAN VEGETABLE PIILs m
INDIAN PURGATIVE

N AN'fAtluhED under the Immediate uosrinter.
- uenes OF WIN Wright Nice-Presideut Of the N,rIh
oe US ior the cure Of Disease the form of In
hesntent Nervous, lnfanmafory and P,uI5d
htas.ss small PoI and Erysipelas naammattnn.
the brain throat, Stomach, Lungs Liver Int
ana BaIjeri Pansin the stomach BAG ana sic,
,onsumpuoni Dropsy Of the Head Of the Chesf a. ar
Abdomen, and Of the Limbs; scroiular seuryy mi s
tdIeer Gravel, Loss Of Appetts; Sick Head Aehr.
Nneuinatis both Acute and Chronic: Sptffipr and Vents,
ing o. Blood; Darrhoa, Dysentery Coles: sypcope
APopeEy and PARALYSIS; Dyspepsia, Hypoc hondasis f
Epis psy Wboopng Cough, Palpafion Of the H.ar
ulcers and roresof every description sterc Is eaI
hcate Female Complaints = ~' Nv
Inc Art OF Healing had its origin ia the Woods
Ferestl, sailthe best Medical school"
Inc above named Indian Pills NOT .nlv ,h
unS cleanse Tie stomach and bowels ali bgions nm.
outS anu othsr impurities. but open the norsa
OF the skin, and induce proper discharge by the Inos.
nuhsys. thus II will be seen, that by single operafion
OF inns extraordinary medicine, all the natura drns
opened the blood and other fluids Complete nurt
body. ' '''eN h0u ''e
One happy circumstance connected with using tho In
uan vegetable Bs is they only always The ,sb,
heuSlne always sale and always do good bu
Is ALSO ufely impossible for injury or harm
therefore, no time should be os listening 10 eontr.ir
oY ddVce the only inquiry should be,
so me sooner aiew doses Of the Inditn Pills are admin
eIed the sooner will the patient be restored 10 beahh
and usefulness - S'S@ :" HeAi'A
Again, the Indian Purgatve recommends itself t Ill.
seoause no mailer what may be the dsea
me ihedcine IL always right always safe will aIways M,
du can never POSSIBLY do harm. single will
All cases anoTi relief and do convince the nya
hu OF us vaue man volumes written in its praise
supply Of the above Pills civ cd and for sale Inv
-, " EUsTACE q son,
Ic Io-eolbW dooTs below the BELL Tavern.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-31
DAVENPORT a. ALLEN,

NAVE FUR SALE,
(toFFEE-SOO bags prime Rio; $50 lo OLD lava. leo A,
~ LaCusyra N' " w
double and single Loaf ' ~ ~
MOLASsES-3j hhds West India
INDIGO 10 ceroOus prime Guatemala
BhCON-5luuO pounds Mdrniurs
LAkD-SO kegs, prime quality
sALI-lhOO sacks prime SAIL, in store
facture " '"' MANU-
PAPER-3oeases PLAIN and ruled Cap aud Letter; 1000
FOWDER-5U5 kegs Blasting
sHOT-AsO bags assorted sizes
NAH s-2dIO kegs 10 do
sOAP-tDD boxes, various brands
IEAs-3J half chests Extra fine; BIO xes
srIkllS-O half pipes Old Cognac Brandy; ~ qHarter
10 doi % hsl do, common quality; 10 pines common Gin
100 bbls Old Rectifed whiskey; 81 hids Conmon 40. a..
b6,s Rum; ~ hhds do; ~ Imitation Antsua do;
30 hblS Alcohol ~
MINhsEA1 half aud quarter pipes Madeira; quarter
40 Ienernei % do do sicily Madeira: - bbs pute
~ boxes Muscai; 30 baskets Champagne grape brand
Mill LEhD--2.O kegs, No. I, New York
WINDOW GLASS-2Ohalf boxes sHlO
- olLs-hl bids and Heroes Beached Winter, so bbls
lanneIsi az casks, second qualify Lamp
CANDLES-5O boxes SpeTmaceti; 20 do MoulJ
sPNEs-n bags Ginger; ~ do Pimento.
Inh 6-d2aWlm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-31
NEW MUSIC, MARCH 9Th.

NEW MUSIC, MARCH 9Th.
/ w. RANDOLPH g. CO. have lust obened in
following new pieces: - 49,
Military Walk Wing song Of victory
Ceclha do The Maiden's Prayer
ASeep 'his giit Come T. the Highlands
ne meeung Log Cabin Song
Tho Pilgrims rest nv darling bow
Dear love and narive land farewell by Lover
DO youtemembei Mary, music by Horn
Day ISL now dawning love, poetry by Morris
Crow, Chapman, crow or Van Bufen's h.t sonr
O!dTIppecanoo, patriotic song
would not live always, by @ Kingsley
sCflly steals the fading HIGHT
proudly and wide my standard nies
Like as a fdher piltets his children atrio
Merry old Christmas, by Philips
Ilp and Iy, new comic whig gee
Theirs spot on earth more dear
Nc jolly young wings Of Ohio
lie Rendezvous de chase FarlaIe fer p Forfe
Fantastic bTlanie, by Herr
The Kiss dear maid. words by Byron
OK Quickstep. by X Opof Richmond
Ohtouch for me the harp again
oh not for me the smile that plays
When, oh when, wilt thou return
LORNA Cangouet, written by Edgar
Macon Volunteers quick step
The bright days OF the mast
All OF Fanny Elssler's music Treasures OF the deem
ROW seny sweet Alton, Long, long ago. and many other
popular pieces. NH &