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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-09-16
WASHINGTON, September 10, lS4l.
To Messrs. Gales q .Sedt0n.

= "tooIS. Ndteo ScotoH.
GENTLEMEN: Lest any misapprehension
should exist as 10 the reasons which have led
me to differ from the course pursued by my late
colleague i wish TO say that remain in my
place, first, because have seen no sufficient
reasons for the dissolution of the late Cabinet,
by the voluntary &C. Of its own members.
am perfectly persuaded of the absolute ne
cessity of an institution, under the authority of
Congress, 10 aid revenue and financial opera
tons, and to give the country the blessings of
good currency and cheap exchanges.
Notwithstanding what has passed, | have
confidence that the President will cooperate
with the Legislature in overcoming all difficult
ties in the attainment OF these objects and it
is TO the union Of the Wing party-by which
mean the whole party, the Wing President, the
Wing Congress, and the Wing People-,hat
look for realization of our wishes. | can look
no where else.
In the second place, if had seen reasons to
resign my Office, should not have done so with
out giving the President reasonable l.otce, and
affording him time to select the hands to which
he should con6de the delicate and important af-
fairs now pending In this Department
am, gentlemen, respectfully, your obedient
servant
DANIEL WEBSTER.
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The late Washington Letters ofthe Ne,O York
Herald.


Frequent reference has been made for very obvi-
Gus purposes to the Washington letters Of the New
York Herald in connection with the name Of the
President. The subject has been gravely brought to
the notice Of the House Of Representatives has been
commented by the National Intelgencer, by MI.
Ewing, and by the writer Of the Wing caucus adj
dress All the which connect the Pre-
sdent with these letters and unjust As
we understand it, the Herald employed in this city
during the late session of Congress, in addition to
corps Of professional reporters" special eorres-
pondenf, whose sole business il 10 gather all the
information within his reach and to write down the
results and his own speculations That correspon-
dent, should Judge from his works, devoted him
self assduously to his special duty, and succeeded
better than letter writers in procuring correct
statements and making pretty accurate predictions
But he made no discoveries, we have seen but
such in the reach of practical observers, -
mliar with public and parties The topics treat
ed Of in those letters such generally dis
cussed here, and the information communicated,
whenever true, and Of any consequence was such
as was known US and numerous others of the Pre-
sdents friends, and in fact current in this city. We
have nothing in them worthy to be regarded as
a special revelation Of the Presidents mind The
speculations in advance Of the Veto were such as
any shrewd person could have dictated from an ex-
animation Of the bill and study of the Presidents
character and past opinions.
The personal criticisms of members of the Cabinet
were doubtless the writer's own personal views, for
which, it would be new thing. under the sun, If
any other person than he is to be held responsible
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We are authorized to say that Judge ursHuR
visited the Navy Department yesterday, and
that he has notified the President Of his inten-
ton to accept his commission as Secretary OF
the Navy as soon as he can make the necessary
arrangements of his private affairs in Virginia.
His nomination TO the Senate found him from
home, and until his return to Washington, Mr.
Simms, the Chief Clerk, will act as the head
of the Department.
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the Joint representation In the two Houses Of Con-
gress was rejected Yeas 81, nays 1856.
The third amendment, providing for the dstrlbu-
ton the District rejected without division.
!, The fourth and iiflh amendments were concorred
In without division. The sixth was rejected. u
The seventh amendment (suspending the distribu-
ton whenever theduiies any imports should exceed
~ per cent? was concurredn: Yehs l0s, nays 81
The remaining amendments were concurred In
without division. lH g
Mr. HARRIS novel reconsideration of the vote
6y which the seventh amendment was adopted. Mr..
WARREN moved to lay that motion on the table, but
afterwards withdrew IT, as.3
The House refused to reconsider Yeas 81, Nays
Mr.. ATHERTON offered joint re, olution for
the adjournment of Congress on Monday the sixth
OF September. Objected To- Moved to suspend the
rules. House refused
Mr.. WISE reported from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, resolution calling the Secretary of the
Navy for report of the of the Naval officers
who have been shore without leave for five years.
Adopted unanimously
On motion Of Mr. FILLMORE, the House took
up the Senate amendment to the Fertilization BILL
making an appropriation of $4,000 for military sur
veys on the maritime frontier Mr.. Fillmore moved
concurrence OF the House; and after some bref ex.
plantations between Messrs Pickens and Fillmore the
House refused to concur in the Senate amendment
Yeas 80, nays a.
Mr. FILLMORE then moved that the House
cur IN the second Senate amendment relating to the
location Of "A Western Armory
After some remarks from Messrs Irwin, Pope, and
Thompson, the House adjourned, withou, taking the
question.
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THE BANK BILL.

1t no longer question of doubt that the Exchange
Bank Bill of Mr.. Sergeant should il be sent to the
President for his appreciation, will be vetoed Indeed,
his friends hold him bound veto the bill upon
the same principles that he vetoed the modified bill of
MIR. Clay. The bills said TO be twin sisters, and
belong strictly to the family The impression
gain ground that il would be best, every thing
considered that bank bill should be passed at this
session of Congress he President has not had
time to deliberate fully upon this great question By
December next he and those who may surround him
Cabinet members may be able in all probability, to
submit some bill for the regulation of the currency
that may meet with pretty general appreciation.
No time will be lost by putting the matter off for
the present Neither the stock in Mr. Clays bill
supplementary legislation would certainly
be required in both instances, before subscription.
Under these circumstances, the strongest bank men
in the country ought not to object to the postpone
ment Of the whole question for examination during a
few months. The great results from some of
the Wing party, who for what they call prompt
action. They have met, they say, to pass BILL and
think bill must be passed forthwith. For our
selves, for full elaboration all subjects, espe-
ciay when charter for Bank of the U. States is
to be passed upon.
The rapdity with which The second Bank bill pass
ed the House would seem to have excluded the usual
of deiberation. 1t is before the Senate in
its hasty march Some think il will be laid on the Ia
BILE. Ii this should not be the case it will 90 in quick
time to the White House. when will certainly be
toed. The present week has multitude of stirring
events of great political moment hanging its
skirts Phil Am. Sentinel.
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TAX ON TEA AND COFFEE.

The Opposition are raising great clamor
about the provision in the Revenue bill before
Congress laying duty on tea and coffee. This
is called 'WhigI British &c. tea tax; thisis un-
just. The proposition originally came from the
other side, as the following extract from the re-
port of Mr.. Woodbury., late Secretary of the
Treasury, of the 18th Of January, ls41, will
show:
The report, after speaking Of other modes of
revenue, says:
Another mode Of raising the amount of rev.
would therefore be preferable il could be ac
compished without including those articles Suppose,
then that there should be selected from the free ar
Giles those which may be regarded mos, Injuries,
though not in every respect belonging exclusively 70
that class, such TEA COFFEE, and silks" &c, "a
duty of twenty per cent those, after paying the
expenses of collection would yield about the same
amount Of five millions"
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The reader will ascertain, by glancing at the
extract from the Journal of Commerce the
value and pertinency OF the denunciations of
the N. r. Courier and Enquirer So reckless is
Il in abusing US, that il has even laid its terrfy-
ing blows upon the bare back Of poor old Chief
Justice Marshall, and denounced the language
of the Supreme Court as the +" slang comment
of the Madisonian." We confess our oblga-
tons TO the editor for the compliment which
this ''slang" implies. -s
Il may not have occurred TO the public that
there is remote cause for the abuse which the
Courier heaps upon the President President
TYLER is the author Of report Of Committee
OF the U. s. Senate, in 1884, who investigated
the affairs and conduct Of the Bank of the u.
). We will not quote the report, lest the edi-
tor, whom it shows 10 have been an extensive
borrower, should 'shaiter our right arm" IL
will be found in the Register of Debates, vol. 9,
part 2. In the Appendix. page 2o3, il treats Of
the Bank rendering the press its stipendiary by
bestowing gratuitous rewards on editors, or ma
king to them extravagant loans" We refer the
reader TO that division of Mr. Tyler's report.
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Mem fork Correspondents.
New Y oRK, August 90, 1S4l.

New YoRK, August &c. ls4l.
The Harpers have published Mr.. J. s. Buck
INGHAM's Travels and Observations in America
this week, in two spacious octavos of about
1000 pages. II seems to me very heavy per-
Torrance, though filled with common place talk.
He grossly misapprehends or wilfully libes the
Wing PARTY at every opportunity, and insists
that they are the special upholders Of monopo-
hes, banks and slavery. / doubt whether he
will be read to the end by one-fourth of those
who attempt him.
Mrs. Lever has reprinted Blackwood's Maya
zine for August, in which the all but everlasting
story Of "Ten Thousand a Year, drags its
slow length to conclusion. Itpossesses kind
Of interest, though the most base-spirited, tuft-
worshiPins, hisetad. mischievn"s sto,y Of the
day. Could any one believe that $4,000 copies
Of it have sold in this country2
Stocks all declined further to-day, and U. s.
Bank closed at 10 IA, decline Of per cent.
Indiana Bonds 81 Illinois Sc; N. Am. Trust
Company went down TO S
The Grain Market is still active. Genesee is
quick at Sc IS, and 81 is asked for best brands;
Troy So u.s. Ohio and Michigan Sc so a Sp7s;
Georgetown and Howard street Sc rs 81;
Brandywine 81. The stock is still light. Sales
of coarse grains at about the prices last quoted.
Ashes SIS IS. Cotton has declined shade
farther; Teas were also shade lower at auction
Yesterday. Yours, HAROLD.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, Aug 30, lS4I.


Mr. ADAMS broughtup the subject of the Smith
sonan bequest and addressed the House for some
time in favor of and more correct legislation on
that subject He proposed motion upon. the
subject but did not press it.
Mr.. EVERETT offered resolution to the effect
that Congress ought not to adjourn till some measure
were adopted providing for the safe keeping of the
public revenues. Objected to.
Petitions for a National Bank were presented by
Messrs. ST AMY, BARTON, and P. G. GOODE
Mr. MOORE presented petition of citizen of
Louisiana relative TO proposed new mode of remov-
ing instructions on the bars of rivers.
Mr.. MORROW, from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported the Distribution bill amended by
the Senate and recommended concurrence in the
Senate amendments.
Mr.. JOHN c. CLARK moved the previous
question.
A call of the House was moved and rdered, with
out a division.
One hundred and ninety members answered to
their names
On the calling of the abscntees, the House refused
OLIVER, MIR. MckEON, Mr.. j. ID. JONES, and
several others. Many were excused ON account OF
illness of their families or themselves
Mr.. WISE then raised point of order. He urged
that the Senae amendments made new appropri-
alton both of money and land they must be committed
to the Committee of the Whole, according to the
rules.
The Chair decided that nasmuch as the original
bill of the House appropriated all the proceeds of the
public lands, mere change in the disposition of a
part of these did not require commitment
Mr.. WISE appealed; but the House sustained the
Speaker Yeas l07, nays 81.
Mr.. LINN BOYD moved to lay on the table.
The House refused to lay the table. Yeas So,
nays III.
After some desultory debate points Of order re-
latye to the application of the previous question: the
main question was ordered TO be but Yeas lOi nays
| go
The first amendment Gin favor of the territories)
was passed without division.
The second amendment changing the ratio Of dis
trlbuton from the Federal representave number U
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New YoRK, August 30, ls41.

NEW ohk, August 80, Aofl.
The news here is so meagre that will not
cucumber your columns, pressed, as see you
are, with important matter. Business is the
main point, as could hardly touch on political
topics just now without danger of embarrassing
you at Washington.
In the Markets there is little change, but the
rise in Flour has been completely checked for
the present. Common brands Genesee, 1915;
Troy, do Michigan, $3.50 New George
town is held at 1857 81, but it is not probable
that any large quantity would command that
price. Virginia Wheat, $l.37 l-2; Rye, 7oa IS.
Wheat, Rye and Corn are scarce.
In Cotton there is no change since my last
The market is firner.
Ashes 1915. Very scarce.
Stocks, which had been running down for
some days, rather rallied yesterday. U. s.
Bank, which has been down to 8, rose to IL,
and closed at 10 1-2. Railroads also i'm
proved.
Our Canal collections show receipt Of
S57,4oO the third week in August, against
$52,963 last year; increase $4,537.
Our Loco-foco Mayor and Common Council
have been busy the past week in turning off the
city watch. All the watchmen opposed them in
politics. | think this is carrying prescription
little lower than was ever before heard of. The
next thing these fellows do, expect to see them
turn all the Wings out of our city prison, If they
find any confined there.
1t has been raining here by spells for dreary
while. The wind has taken lease of the
Northeast, and is driving down upon us the most
penetrating showers. wish we could give Of
our abundance TO some of the burnt-up sections
OF the country.
Lowell, Mass, was visited by FIRE on Friday
morning, which burnt up five houses, the dwell
ings of poor people. The aggregate loss is not
great, but, the individual suffering is consider
able. Yours, HAROLD.
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FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.

SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.
Ma. EplToa; enclose you short crtque on the
number of this popular periodical for July and Au-
gust which has just made its appearance; and my re-
marks will have, at least this recommendation, that
they made after careful perusal "a very unusual
circumstance, you know, for crtcs) Of the various
articles
The first article is on Spain-rebuking the deroga-
tory and denunciaory spirit in which that country and
its gallant people are TOO often spoken of here, and
throughout Protestant Christendom, = and endeavor
Ing to show that the reproaches usually cast on
them the faults Of the age rather than Of the
Spaniards themselves. The article is well written,
forcble, and striking.
The Fatheress Daughter" a tale Of treachery'
deserion and misery, is finely conceived and affect
ingly told.
q Adventure and Scenery in the Far Southwest" is
greenish, sophomore, and unworthy the Messenger.
Leigh Hunt" by Fl. r. TuckermaD, is in the
usual style Of that interesting essayist.
Aboriginal Names, y" Extracts from the Journal Of
an American Naval Officer" and Mur,y 0 Hanly, !"
are all well done, and worth reading.
The Carionet," by VIM. Carleton, is a story Of a
higher caste of thought-full of nature pathos, and
ouchng incdent-and calculated interest the feel
ings and improve the heart.
There is also biographical sketch of " L. E. L.
an account. of the University of New York-remarks
on the Wyoming Valley-and a notice Of Lieutenant
Maury, U S. (which display ability, and highly
credtable to their authors.
We cannot say as much for Paintings in Pro-
file" and we hope the artist will hereafter send his
to some other market.
Besides these articles which we have particularly
noticed there are less than forty nine Others nclu
ding poetical pieces and literary notices, and aording
a large fund Of valuable and interesting reading.
On the whole, this is one of the ablest among the
many able numbers with which MIR. White has re-
called his patrons and trust it will be the of
adding the purse the Editor, well ofncreas
ing the reputation of his journal. X.
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r Doughss, Of Albemssle, Va. John Rowlets o
Petersburg Va, J.W. Compton, Of Louis ana, Anc
II Nicoll, of the city Of New York
The Committee having obtained leave TO sit during
the session OF the meeng retired and their return
reported the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas we regard the Constitution Of the United
States, as fe,ieralve compact between sovereign
States, and the sole instrument by which the Gov-
eminent Of the United States possesses and exercises
power and whereas, we believe that when the pow
ers conferred by the Constitution transcended BY
the Legislative Department, II becomes the duty OF
the President to intepose his constitutional veto and
whereas, find in the Constitution provision
which authorizes Congress 10 establish Bank OF the
United States therefore, A '.if
LIST. Resolpsd That John Tyler President of the
United States in refusing his sanction to the bill
Titled AN Act to incorporate the Subscribers to the
Fiscal Bank of the United States" has acted under
proper of his official duty and regarding the
Message IN which he has communicated to the Senate
his objections TO the bill denying TO Congress the
right 10 incorporate Bank Of the United States, he
has, in our judgment given correct Interpretation
and sound construction of the provisions of the Com
stitution.
ID. Resolred, That from his former course and of
repeated opinions, the country had right TO expect
the refusal of his sanction the bill incorporate
the subscribers to the Fiscal Bank of the United
States.
Sd. Rssolped, That his integrity in resisting per-
suason, and his rmness in disregarding menace
mand our highest admiration
9TH. Resoiped, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and a
copy of them be transmitted 10 the President.
9th. Resoired, That copy Of the proceedings be
sent TO the Madsonian, the Globe the National In
tellgencer, the Richmond Enquirer, and the Rich
mond Wing, with request that they will publish the
same.
Which said preamble and resolutions being separately
considered, were unanimously adopted, and theIeupon
the meeting adjourned
TIL. Fl. BAYLY,
Chairman.
HENRY NcoLL Secretary
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TIE CusroM- Hocse COMMISSIONERS on the eve OF
breaking up, addressed letter to the Collector Mr..
Gears, approving the reforms introduced by him
into the Custom House into the manner Of keeping
and accounting for the public moneys the REDUCTION
Of the enormous incidental expenses Of the Office, and
that Of the number Of, persons employed They also
say that nothing has appeared which in any manner
duplicates Mr. Curtis, in the dschagng Of his official
duties
The testimony horne by all the Commissioners TO
his diligence intelligence and fidelity, cannot but be
grateful to Mr. Curtis and his friends.-Nep York
American.
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ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

As the Land Bill has passed the Senate, and only
waits the concurrence of the House in a single
amendment, W hen this shall have taken place would
it not be wise in the Wings to adjourn All the
great objects of the extra session except the estab-
shment of Fiscal Agent, having been achieved
The Wings have done nobly and their constitents
well satisfied. Their friends filled with joy, and
Their opponents are covered with dismay
As for the Fiscal Agent, the Government can man
age without 1t for the short period ofthrec months Let
ii rest in the Senate where it H. and be taken up
again at the commencement othe regular session. Let
spirit of mutual confidence and orbearance prevail
Let the Cabinet in the time continue 10 occupy
the stations which they ably FILL and in which they
have the confidence OF the President and the country
Let the members mingle again freely with their
constituents. Let them ascertain their wishes in refe-
renee to the fiscal affairs of the Government, and
what the character of that agent is which they wish
them to substitute for the Sub Treasury Let their
wishes without curtailment efsggeration, be ex-
pressed the provisions OF the bill Let this bill be
passed in spirit of harmony and good will. Let j,
in this FORM and with these advantages, be presented
70 the Executive for his approval, and notwthstand-
ing what has occurred we believe that this approval
will not be withheld. Phil. North American.
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L H E M ADISONIAN
WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY. AUGUST 81, is4i.

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
BE UNITY IN NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARiTY.-Augustin.
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THE DEERsLAYER, is the title OF novel by J. F.
Cooper, just published by Lea g. Blanchard Phila
delphia, two volumes One Of the prominent chsrac-
is the Deerslayerwho is other than the popu
lar favorite, Lsatherstocking"th veritable Na,ty
Bumppo of some Of Mr.. Cooper's former novels. In
this work Natty appears youth Of eighteen and
exhibits the first blossoming Of those qualities which
have been striking in his character through the whole
series. The takes the imagination back % the
primitive days OF New York For sale by F. TAY-
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THE LAND BILL,

Distributing the proceeds of the sales Of the
public lands among the several States according
to their ratio of population, finally passed Con
gress, yesterday, and only wants the signature
of the President TO become law
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To the views of "An Old Wing" we cordially say
amen. We have twice recommended postponement
of the Bank question All that any body asks is 80
days A word to the wise ought to be sufficient The
bill was however, reported to the Senate yesterday
without amendment, and made the order of the day
for "Wednesday next.
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DuEL.-Mr. A. Belmont, agent of the Rothchilds,
and Mr.. Haywood, fought duel at Elkton Mary
land, last Wednesday. Mr., B., il is said, was shot
in the hip The cause was difference Of opinion
about the honor of married lady. Whether the
truth was established the difference reconced by
making hole in Mr.. B 3 leg, we have not heard.