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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09
THE VETO POWER.

We are somewhat surprised by long edito-
rial article of the National Integencer, Of
Thursday, in which, under the head Of 'Current
Of Wing Opinion" the use Of the Veto power
is attacked, and its further qualification or entire
abolition recommended.
The Intelligencer, II is true, discams any wish
10 see the power entirely abolished, but at the
same time recommends such modification OF il
as amounts to the same thing that is, that amerc
majority of Congress may pass bill, after It
has been returned by The President with his OBJ
jeciions.
We were not prepared to see the lntelligencer
advocating extreme measures in any thing, nor
did we suppose temporary excitement could SO
far prevail over its usual prudence and good
sense as to lead it to join in the new crusade
against one of the fundamental powers Of the
Government, because in some instances, IT has
been in its opinion, unwisely or injuriously EN-
ployed
With as much reason should it recommend
the abolition Of Congress, because that body has
in several instances passed laws, in the opinion
OF the Inlelligencer, unwise and injurious.
An abuse of any power is no argument
against its existence or its use.
Attack it's wrongful exercise, if you please
but into what a state Of revolution should we be
plunged if, upon every misuse OF authority or
of office, that insure were to be corrected by
abolishins the authority or Office ITSELF instead
Of endeavoring to control its exercise and re-
strain it within proper limits.
AT one time, the Senate of the United States,
which would not conform TO the will Of the Pre-
sident, was, by the Globe and other Executive
organs Of that day, denounced and stigmatised
as "factous" and aristocratic, its very existence
threatened, and its usefulness and necessity de-
MED, by those whose views il thwarted.
Now the Veto power is assailed in the same
manner, for the same reasons. How long before
the House of Representatives may be found by
some paper or party dangerous and useless
body, and its abrogaiion be recommended
Granting, for arguments sake, that the Veto
power has been misused in several instances, is
il certain that it will never be very well and yer,
properly used at some future time?
i il by any means certain that il may not b.
very necessary and indispensable to our safet,
and our existence2
If the Wings destroy the Veto power be
cause in some cases il has been unpalatable L
them, some other party may destroy the con
frming power Of the Senate, and third, thu
money appropriating power of the House for tn
same reason
Let the idea but once prevail, that dominan
party can do away with any feature of the Con
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Information has been officially received from Con-
sui at Matamoras that the Mexican Government, con-
sdering the ports of Yucatan Tobasco and Texas as
closed, forbds the introduction Of any articles coming
from those countries, either directly through the
ports Of Their nations, into any of the ports Of the
Mexican Republic under the heavy penalties prescri-
bed by the 5lst article OF the Tariff.
The Decree To this effect is enforced from and after
the 25th Of August past with regard to vessels from
the coasts Of the Mexican Gulf of Cuba and frcm
and after the 18th Of September past with regard to
vessels from the Atlantic ports Of America
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e lRCULAR.-The partnership heretofore exist
~ ing between Messrs POPE q GIBBS AZ Al

TIRCULAR-The partnership heretofore exist.
~ ing between Messrs POPE & GIBBS, as At
torneys and Counselors at Law and Solicitors in
Chancery, is dissolved by consent.
They continue TO practice individually in the Coun-
ty courts of Coosa aid Autauga Countes--n the
Circuit Courts Of Autauga COosa Tallapoosa Mont.
gomery, Dallas Bib, Shelby, St. Clair and TalIsde-
ga Counties-io the CHANCERY Courts held for
the same Countes-in the SUPREME Court Of
ALABAMA-and the District Court of the United
States at Tuscaloosa.
The above Circuit embraces the cities Of w etump
ka and Montgomery, the towns OF Selma and Cahaw.
ba, and many other small towns and villages
b. T. POPE, Wetmupka, Ala
c. r. GIBBS, Columbian, Ala.
Messrs. P. g. g. renew the tender Of their protes.
sonal services individually to those who have here
toforc entrusted business TO their joint management
and to the public generally.
Their fees for collecting will be, as heretofore, in
common cases, viz
For bringing suit on all liqudated demands
Gas Notes, Bills &c under $500. $40 90
For bringing suit on all liquidated demands
exceeding 500, per cent
For bringing suit on unliqudated demands
LAS accounts, &c.) $40 dollars added TO
above fees.
For taking lnerogatories Dispositions, &c.
II not more than two pages, s 90
If more than two pages, for every additional
two pages, or less, S N
In all cases sued to judgment, and execution return
ed no property haf the above fees If there is un.
usual litigation and difficulty, a resort to extraord
nary measures is necessary TO secure debt, an add
onal fee, in proportion TO the services required will BE-
charged
Persons sending business from abroad requiring
proof, Gas accounts, &c prevent delay should send
at the same time, the names and residences of wit
nesses and the names Of two or three respectable c
gems IN the DeIghborhood OF the witnesses TO act al
Commissioners to take their testimony.
Partners sending business should also send the in.
dividual, as well as joint names of the firm
R9erenees-Jas. Q. Proudft, Esq. Wall ST. New
York Messrs. Gilliland Son & Harwell, Charleston
s. G; Messrs. T. Goddard & Co, Macon, Ga; VIM
bearing Esq, Athens Ga. Messrs Hol, g. Rose
and Hon. z. s. Dargan, Mobile, Ala; Hon. II, w
billiard, MONTGOMERY, Ala Messrs Crenshaw &
Bryan, A. Ready, Esq, Messrs. II. B. Bailey g. Co.
and Messrs James Tnmble 4 Brothers, Wetumpks
Alabama. oct 9-tf
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Correspondence Of the Madisonian.

NEw ORLElss, Sept 49, lS4I. Z
The Wing meeting 10 abuse and denounce Capt
Tyler for not signing the corporation schemes TO give
away the right TO coin money for 20 years to an ire
sponsibe body Of men, toerable affair, consider
ing the presence of the yellow fever The rotsnda
the st. Lous Exchange was well filed and the crowd
numbered SAY. 800 or 1000 persons, more than hal
of whom gathered to the leaders in the business
commit political suicide.
The names Of the people who presided over the
meeting, you will see in the papers. They were BY
the elite Of the politicians here though TO
spectacle men, and all that The speakers were three
-Messrs Hunt Hoa and Jackson, the latter of whom
used language against the President that would have
done honor to a crowd in Bilngsgate. He even
swore Justify at Mr.. Webster for remaining in Office
under Mr. Tyler, and spoke of the measure Of
the President for providing uniform currency,as GER
tain TO prove abortion The resolutions are
raj yards in length, as you will by the Bee news
paper, which journal u.s. by the BY very active in the
new canvass against President Tyler. The language
which has used against him, exces in severity the
jsrgon Of the New Era the Globe against Mr. Clay
But to the resolutions They are said to be written
by William l., Hodge, who was a candidate for the
colectorship here and by Green B. Duncan, young
lawyer Of considerable smartness, but insufIerable
vanity The whole string is only remarkable for un-
tenabe positions unmerited abuse Of Mr. Tyler, and
sycophan,ic praise Of Mr.. Clay. By the time they
were read, the meeting had dwindled down to
some 200 persons, who agreed to the whole with
very moderate shout Of ay. The only enthusiasm
displayed during the evening when Mr.. Clay'4
name alluded to by the speakers. It was in fact
mere preliminary meeting TO the nomination of Mr.
Clay for the ensuing Presidency.
The thinking and sober Wings, however, did moi
participate in this Indignation meeting Mr. Webster.
last letter has wrought wonderful change in the
feeling aroused at first by Mr.. Ewings treacherous
epistle.
We are all currency people here, and we will wal,
for John Tylers plan Of institution to attain thai
object, and sustain him Wing President, in the
face Of the foolish edct against him by the Caucus
Junta. who took upon themselves to declare him M
Whig!
The regular Wing nominee now running for thu
Legislature, is Randall Hunt Mr. Alfred J. Levi,
is opposed to him. and is said 10 be an anti Bank
rather anti-Clay Wing. The Locos have up Col
Pierre last Naval Officer of this port. Il is believed
that Lewis will go in.
The yellow fever RACES with undated violence
Deaths yesterday 44-of which 81 were from fever
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

We have received from the Periodical Agency OF
Mr.. Hampton on Penn. Az. (near the American
Hotel Ladies Companion and Knckeibocker,
for October and No Of Dunglison' Medical Libra
ry. The Ladies Companion appears, as usual with a
plate Of Fashions and steel Engraying-by Dick OF
caldwell" (Lake George.) The Knickerbocker is
recommended by the following original articles Life
in Hayti, by an American" The Crayon papers" by
Washington Irring-"Our Fathers, where are they %
by John Waters; continuation Of "The Quod Cores
pondence, "Pollygon Papers, &c.
Dunglison's Library has commenced new series at
the reduced price of So per annum It is worthy Of
place in every Physician Library. These and near
" all other works. are furnished free ofpos,age by Mr.
Hampton.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09
HON. JOHN c. SPENCER.

From the Albany Epening Journal.
Mi. s. possesses pre- eminent requisites foi public
office His talents of the highest order, his ha-
bits Of industry and power Of application to laborto
the higher labor Of conceivng and planning, well
10 the execution Of the minutest Details are per-
haps unequalIed. Upon the integrity of his private
character suspicion has never breathed Mr. SPENCER
is also fortunate beyond in the secure en-
joyment Of the unlimited confidence of the whole
People Of the State in his entire capacity to gil with
honor and high ability any Office under the Govern
ment We speak with full knowledge of the public
sentiment in saying that there is station in the
Union exalted, whether Executiveor Departmental,
to the dignifed and successful discharge of whose
duties, it would not, without unanimily, pronounce
him amply competent. We trust that in losing him
from councils he is only transferred TO of
higher usefulness where the benefcent fruits Of the
eminent services he shall render will be reaped by the
whole Republic.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09
NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA

NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA.
Sir Charles Bagot, formerly Minister to the United
States from the British Government, has been APP
pointed Governor General of the British provinces In
North America Sir Charles married the eldest
daughter Of Lord Marlborough, brother to the Duke
Of Wellington. This appointment was Of course
made before the tidings OF Lord Sydenham's death
reached England.
Sir Charles is brother of the present Lord Bagot
and is 60 years Of age
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
LAND OFFICERS.
JOHN H. kiNzIE, Register, Chicago, ILL.,, vice
James M. Strobe.
EDWARD II. HADDocK, Receiver, Chicago
ILL.,, vice Eli s. Prescott
cUsToM-HoUsE OFFICERS.
SAMUEL J. BRIDoE, Appraiser Of Merchan-
disc, Boston, vice Edward A. Raymond.
WIN. r. EAsToN, Collector, Nantucket, Mass,
vice Martin T Morton, deceased.
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FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.

Mr.. ALLEN: The enclosed is specimen of the
ways and means adopted at Springfield Armory TO
fghten the Government and its agents from the no.
nest performance Of their duties in reforming the
enormous abuses existing at that establishment The
Armorers have succeeded several times heretofore in
defeating attempted reforms by such means, and have
been thereby encouraged to pursue them any
sary extent. But am greatly mistaken if President
Tyler to be driven from his purpose by such clamor
especially when il il known that it proceeds chiefly
from who have been travelling lecturers abol-
tionism, whilst receiving the pay of tho Government
SABRE
The following is copy of the handful enclosed in
the above
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

The FAMILY LIBRARY, Nos l34 and 1856 New
York Harper Brothers.
These volumes are entitled the "Ruins Of Ancient
Cities with general and particular accounts Of their
rise fall, and present condition BY Charles Buckle
There is nothing which more strikingly exemplifes
the mutability Of human than the sad memo
rails presented to contemplation in these ruins.
The design Of this work is present description Of
the most remarkable Of them in connection with q
brief account Of the RISE progress and decline Of the
respective cities Of which they the remains, illus
trated by engravings and enlvened by notices OF
striking events, and anecdotes Of distinguished men.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

The Richmond Enquirer publishes letter from
Fredericksburg, which is worded to lead the
reader 10 believe that Mr. Rives, passing through
that place. expressed opinions adverreto Mr. Spencer
Mr.. Rves views the matter in light directly the re-
verse from that imputed. The insinualions against
Mr., 3. are also unjust. Mr.. Spencer had nothing
to do with the Virginia controversy and is untaned
in the slightest degree with aboitionism.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09
LIBERTY.

There will be meeting in the TOWN HALL, on
Friday evening Of this week at half past six O'Clock
for the purpose Of hearing addresses Of Ayan Stew
art, Esq, and others, on the subject Of Slavery.
II is an important truth, and that should be
pondered, that people have no wefounded
hope Of retaining their own liberties long they
are practically indifferent to the oppression and de-
graduation of any portion Of their fellow citizens
The principles Of the Liberty Party furnish the only
barrier TO the entertainments of despotism, and
nothing but the ascendency Of those principles in the
Government will protect the laborer from the tyranny
Of Slare-holders, Ordnance Officers West Point
graduates, and Others who having power forget
right and secure 10 every citizen the full enjoyment
OF his inalienabe rights.
Spring field Sept 20, 164l
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

Hon. BENNETT BIcKNeLL, Of Madison county, N.
r., died at his residence in Morrisville on the 10th
ult, in the Goth year Of his age. He native Of
Mansfield, Connecticut, but removed to Madison
county, N. X, in 1908, aud in 1912 was chosen a
member Of Assembly. In 1914 he was chosen a
State Senator, and in 1886 member of Congress lie
Of talent and worth, and his death is widely
lamented.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

Mr.. F. THOMAS has over 1000 majority in Balti-
more. This must be Hattering to the author Of the
Congressional Manifesto He would have Mr.. Ty-
Ter guided by the public WILL" If he observes his
own rule, what course is indicated for him Z
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THE WAR DEPARTMENT..

Judge Mclean having declined the Office o.
Secretary Of War, we have pleasure in announ
cling that the President has selected for that i'm
porant post the Honorable JOHN c. SPENCER, Of
New York, and that Mr.. Spencer has accepted
the Office
The public prints for several days past, have
been occupied with speculations upon the sub
ject, and the result having been guessed in ad-
vance Of the fact, the public enjoy the advantage
of knowing already the eminent qualifications Of
the distinguished and able gentleman upon whom
Presidents choice has fallen.
Mr.. Spencer began his connection with public
life private secretary, in 1907 to that celebrat-
ed Republican, Governor Daniel d. Tompkins
Afterwards, as Major in the New Y ork militia,
he engaged in the war Of 1912, on the frontier
Of his native State. In 1918 he was elected a
Representative in Congress from the Ontario
District, and continued in Congress but one SEES
sion, when he resigned. While in the National
Legislature be gave evidence Of those high abil-
tiles for which he has since been distinguished.
He made memorable speech in the case Of
Colonel Anderson, arrested for bribery. Hemov-
ed the inquiry into the condition Of the affairs OF
the United States Bank, was selected as chair
man Of the special committee (of which Mr..
Tyler was also member) raised for that pur-
pose, and wrote the famous report Of lSl9 which
resulted in the expurgaton Of that institution.
He was for ten years member of the Legisla-
ture Of New York, serving with distinction in
the Assembly (once as its Speaker in the Sen
ate, and the Court of Errors, Of which the Sen
ate is component part. He was selected by
Governor Clinton, in company with John Duer
and Benjamin f. Butler, to revise the laws Of
the State, and TO his talents and labor principal
ly New York is indebted for those great volumes
entitled the /" Revised Statutes Of 1890"
In 1899, he was called TO the Office, in New
York, of Secretary OF State and Superintendent
Of Common Schools, which he has filled with
ability and honor to the present time.
In politics. Mr. Spencer has always claimed
10 be Jefiersonian Republican, and In regard
10 recent events, he will BE- found concurring
cordially with the Presinent so far at least as
The action of that high functionary has been
connected with them.
Mr.. Spencer is expected TO arrive in this city
on Monday next.
The Cabinet of President Tyler is now re-
organized and completed, and is equal in every
point Of view, il not superior, to the Cabinet OF
any Administration since the Presidency Of
Washington.
As recomposed, it stands thus:
Secretary Of STATE DANIEL WEBSTER, Of
Massachusetts,
Secretary of the Treasury, WALTER FoR-
WARD, Of Pennsylvania.
Secretary Of War, john G. SPENCER, of New
York.
Secretary Of the Navy, ABEL p. UPsHuR, Of
Virginia.
Attorney General, HucH s. LEoARE, Of South
Carolina.
Postmaster General, CHARLES A. WICK
LIFE, Of Kentucky.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

VAGINA ELEcrroN-The special election held IN
AIbcmsrlc county Virginia, on Monday, for dele
gate to the Legislature in the place Of Mr. Coles, de
ceased resulted in the choice Of Alexander Riyes
(Adm.) by majority of II votes over S. +. Leake
(Opp) Mr. Leake is the editor Of the Jefferson Re-
publican, published at Charlottesville and slip from
his Office brings tie returns, follows Rives SAC
Leake 500.
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JOHN TYLER,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me
that THOMAS BARRErr, has been appointed Consul Of
His Holiness the Pope, for the port Of New Orleans,
do hereby recognise him SUCH and declare him free
10 exercise and enjoy such functions powers and pri
veges as are allowed to the Consus, OF the most ia
vored nations in the United States.
In testimony Whereof have caused these Letters to
be made Patent and the Seal OF the United States to
be heIeunto affixed
Given under my hand at the city of w ashington
the 9Th day OF October, A. d. l64l, and Of
It's. the Independence Of the United States Of A
merea, the sixty sixth.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President
ELETCHEp WrpsTrp Actin a. S,rr,fnrD of STATE.
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CATTLE IN THE WEsT. The St Louis Republican
states that 5000 head Of cattle raised in Knox county
Illinois, bordering PEORIA in the west, recently left
that place, bound to Ohio, for sale Half dozen
years ago the county used to bring cattle from
Ohio. This export from Knox county is said to be
one Of the fruits of its agricultural society
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Dfen.

Al his family residence in Chestertown, Md. on the
24ih nlt. the Rev. WILLIAM KELSEY, in the
57h year Of his age. Mr.. Kelsey was a ma Of ia
lens and for many years jealous itinerant minister
ofthe Methodist Protestant Church
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

FRANCIS GRANGER has been unanimously nomi-
mated 70 Congress by the Wing Convention at Canaan
dagua, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resgna-
ton Of Mr.. Greig
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

Maryland ELECTION choice Of Governo
has probably fallen upon Francis Thomas. We viii
publish the returns when they are complete.
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Marrt.n.

In Chillisquaque township, Pa. the residence of
her uncle, ] B. Parsons by the Rev James William
son, Honorable SETH M. GA TIES, M. C. of Leroy,
of Milton.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

Messrs. EDWARD EvERErr and FRANCIS G. GaAY
we've elected representatives Of the Massachusetts Aca
DENY Of Arts, to attend the meeting Of the men Of
science at Florence, during the past month.
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gTThe Second Lecture TO Young Men will be de-
livered in the lst Presbyterian Chur,h Ia street
tomorrow Sunday afternoon, at O'Clock, by Rev
X. w. Clark Subject--the formation of the charac-
ter. oct g.
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DRINCE's NURSERIES AND GARDENS.

DRlNCE'S NURSERIES AND GARDENS
Il The new catalogues ready for distribution,
giraffe, to those who apply, post paid per mail They
comprise the immense collection of Fruit and Orna-
mental Trees, Shrubbery, and Plants, China Roses
las, Green House Plants Garden Seeds, &c. all OF
which priced at much reduced rates. A discount
Of 10 per cent is made when cash draft some
city is sent with the order, then all trouble of col
lection is saved
100000 Mulberries for silk of the choicest kinds,
will be sold low and liberal terms comprising the
Mucauis, Alpine, Expansa Eata, Brawsa and Ma
reiti varieties Orders per mail to VIM II. PRiNcR,
will receive prompt attention, and be executed in a
manner that cannot fail to give satisfaction, and will
be forwarded according TO order.
New York October, IS4l.
N b. Our Plum Trees are budded on Plum stocks.
oct 7-3i.
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PARIS MILLINERY.
Miss l.. DORSEY

ia BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE,
Will open Paris MILLINERY on Saturday, October
the Second oct54
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-09

DANIEL WEBSTER arrived in Boston Monday
from Washington.