The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30
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demanded and examined under plea of su,.,.,.,;o,,
that she SLAYER. After Obtaining her for some
time she was allowed to proceed
The Yazoo city (Mo) Wing, of April 2, has the
following article;
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON.
Can any person Loco or Whg) inform us what
has become Of the Land Office, al Jackson ia this
State friend ofours having some business in the
above ofhce, visited the city OF Jackson with view
OF uansactingit, but could where find either the
Register or Receiver he informed that they
had not been there Tor six months Our
inend however after diligent inquiry and Search nj
length found portion OF the Books ia the back
oi store, strewed the floor on boxes casks &c.
where he also found several cart loads OF patents piled
UP In corner, some under foot and perhaps some
swept INTO the street The books were in most de-
P'rape condition and will be wonder when the
ifecerer comes If he can find half of them. The
REGISTER name We understand is Thomas Hopkins
who left Jackson last summer for Tennessee where
he became candidate for the Legislature on the
=" democratic" Ticket!
Nine of the crew of the brig Maek Adhel arrived al
Baltimore iiom Rio Janelro, committed for trial
on charge of piracy, but were discharged
The Lowell Courier finds naw in a communication
published in this paper We do not always concur
in opinion with correspondence and it is hard
and deeds without shouderng the sins Of those who
sometimes succeed in making our columns the medi-
um ofthe sentiments of others.
Charles Hudson, Esq. is the Republican nominee
for Congress in the Worcester District Ms to fill
the place of Levi Lincoln resigned
The Presidents recommendation Of National
Fast, every where receives the warmest appreciation
tsIip sha1 nd 81 p.I,:
says the Patriot, hailed the recommended in the
folio wing terms
Non do date and anticipate tor our country re-
turning prosperity From this day forth, the Bit
terness Of social and national evil is past; for the
whole land, in its length and BREADTH well as its
most exalted places, bears public testimony to the
powers and duties OF RELlGIoN!"
Public Funeral solemniiies in honor of Gen. Har-
rsons memory took place at Bangor, Me-, on the Goth
instant.
TEMERITY AND IGNORANCE OF THE BRITIsH AGIrA-
TORS A writer in Fraser's Magazine (London) for
April, endeavors to prove that with the United
States would be a blessing to mankind. After quot
ing from the Abolition publications, pretcnds to give
account the condition of the slaves he comes to
America, let make it war for the emancipation Of
the slaves; shall success be certain md our
triumph the triumph Of humanity" Lest, however,
O'Connell and the priests should, in the meantime,
emancpate Ireland, and Russia pouncc upon the
East Indies the writer proposes to strike a quick,
eilectual and utterly confoundng blow in the south
which would end the war in few short weeks p
He says that England is annually expanding f400,-
600" in fruess struggle against the African slave
trade, but he says, "the fact is fully established
that the slave trade can never be put down by any
thing less than the entire abolition of slavery" The
writer also, modestly suggests that Great Britain
might with justice, and with honor, y" add Cuba to
her colonies tomorrow.
The New Orleans Bulletin says:-Our govern
ment would do well to copy the example Of England
| SO far regards preparations for No nation
negotiate with frmness and dignity unless sus-
tanned by adequate at least to the purposes
of selfdefence Upon this principle England is act
ing to the fullest extent She is armng herself vigor-
ousy and the utmost activity prevails in her arsenals
and departments.
Republican Wing Democrat" is the title of new
paper at McElwecsville, York District, S. c. 1t is
a supporter OF the Administration.
From The Pittsburg Advocate and Advertiser.
Hon WALTER FoRwARD.-The tribute to the
genius and virtues Of Mr.. Forward which we publish
10 day. coming it does, from citizens of every shade
of political opinion, must be very gratifying to him.
and it especially to his fellow citizens Of this vcin-
ty During the contest for the Presidency Mr. Forward
was tower Of strength to the Wing cause. There
was moderation, candor, and friendllness well
argument and eoquencc in his addresses that, added
The weight of his personal character rendered him
irresistible. The havoc he made in the ranks of our
opponents it would be difficult to overratc. And yet
convinced he leaves US with the best wishes
and friendship of the whole community. In the terse
language of the letter from the Bar-hs genius has
shed lustre his profession and his virtues have
deared him to our affections
WALTER FORWARD, ESQ.
At meeting of the Bar, on the Both ult., c. Sha-
Ter Esq., in the chair, il was resolved to tender Din
to this gentleman prior TO his departure for Wash
ington. The following correspondence took place.
On the very day fixed for the entertainment the mourn
full intelligence received of General Harrison's
death. All thoughts of convivia meeting were, at
the request of Mr.. Forward Instantly laid aside He
has since proceeded to Washington.
PlrrsBuRc, 3lst March, 1s4l.
WALTER FORWARD, Esq.
Dear Sir.-At a meeting of the members Of the
Bar the undersigned were appointed Committee to
invite you Public Dinner. II is a most grateful
Office To us 10 pe the bearers OF TINS uibue 10 the ge
Mus which has shed lustre profession and the
virtues which endear you to our affection,
With great sincerity your friends
RICHARD BIDDLE,
o. METCALF,
WILSON M'CANDLESS,
T.. SIMPSON,
JAMES DUNLOP.
THURSDAY, LIST April 1871.
Gentlemen.-l am in receipt ofyour invitation TO
partake wi III the members of the Bar in n public Dim