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(l(us benz Cincinnati [oDto) 95u!tstlaH)
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From Combe's Tour in the u S.
MANSION. AND FARM AT NORTH BEND

General Harrison's residence at North Bend con-
sists Of centre house Of two stories, now covered
with clapboards, but which the General told us is
really built flogs and twoclap boarded wings of one
story each. 1t stands about quarter of mile from
the Ohio, in grass park having few cherry trees
in the distance and several labuinums close 10 the
door. The park may contain forty or fifty acres en-
closed with a rail fence, A foot-path worn in the
grass but not formed by art leads from the gate to the
door of the house. The floor Of the house is about
fifteen eighteen inches above the grass and
three stones Of increasing thickness, undresscd, not
built on each other but each laying on the ground,
at successive dstances steps suimount this
height. The centre house has much the appearance
of log cabin. The principal room in it is coarsely
finished and the wooden fire bazes the hearth
One of the wings, however, is finished like modern
house, and comfortably furnished as drawing room.
Between the park and the river canal is forming to
connect Cincinnati with the interior of the State
General Harrison suffering from violent head
ache when we arrived, but Mrs. Harrison gave us a
kind welcome, and the General at length appeared.
He is now rathcr above the middle stature
and he stoops considerably His temperament ner-
yous and bilious, his head is long, of full average
height, but not remarkably broad. The anterior lobe
is above average, both in length from front to back
and height and both the observing and rejecting or
gans well developed. The head is obviously flat
in the region Of acquistveness. The moral region
| seemed to present an average development His eye
is vivacious, and his counenance is highly expressive
of thought; indeed, his whole appearance is much
more OF or scientific man, tnan OF mill
tary commander His habitation presented unequivo-
cal indications Of humble foriune indeed may say
(and say without the least feeling Of disrespec) OF
poverty yet his manner and appearance were those
Of man of the world, who familiar with the best
society and who in the retirement Of bis farm at North
Bend retained the polish and appearance of gentle
| man. @ atf ~ .Ia
In making these remarks, may appear to be tres.
passing beyond the limits Of legitimate publication,
and trcnching the privacies Of domestic ife but
k, -
months, all the circumstances of General Harrison
conduct and condition. private as well as public, were
described and discussed in almost every periodical Of
the Union and state little here that is not as pub
lie in the United States as the MONDAY sun.
| Immediately after dinner we retired and walked
with him over part of his farm Il is his own proper
ty, and told extends about 1900 acres. mart
Of his wife's dowry. From the rising ground behind
his house the view is highly beautiful embracing two
beds Of the Ohio and its picturesque banks AT first
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

At no former Electoral election have we any re-
membrance of the Vice Presidents having been SO dis
ncty presented to the eye of the people during the
late canvass. On the one side Col. Johnson was
made tostand forth in bold relief with Mr. Van Buren,,
and on the other, scarce Wing or a Conservative
gave vote, who did not feel that he was voting for
Harrison and Tyler" They emphatically ran to-
gether. Tippecanoe and Tyler too, was in every
Wing voters mouth at some period of the campaign.
They gave their suffrages with full knowledge OF
the high trust they reposed in both the candidates.
Where the character and principles OF both indvidu-
ais fully in the eyes of the freemen Of the Republic
at the time they poll their votes, possible mistake
can happen.
ted upon the plan of the late contest The two indi-
vduals should be distinctly presented to the face Of
the nation, during the whole campaign and then, in
the event Of the demise of the President, the Vice
President will step into the chair, without any misgiv-
ings or doubling on the part Of those who gave him
their support.
An election conducted after the manner Of the late
one, may be said to have been for two presidents
to take possession Immediately, and the other upon
certain contingency "A provision by the way that
bespeaks the forecast of our enlightened fathers who
gave us the inestimabe constitution under which we
live. HARRISON the elder, to hold the Presidential
chair in he should live out the full term and Ty
ler the younger to take it, If Providence should
call the former hence, before the expiration of his
four years.
The great ruler ofthe univ srse who holds our des.
TIMES in his hands, has for wise and good purpose
not visible to mortal eyes, called to himself the
rable patriot, who, but few weeks ago, before high
heaven, promised with an oath to administer the
government ofthis country, with solemny comport-
ing with the purity of his intentions.
His successor, with courtesy and deicacy becon,-
ing the sad event. has suggested day Of fasting and
prayer, in view of this unexpected bereavement His
melancholy bearing and tender sympathy towards
the relations and friends of the deceased President has
met the appreciation Of every American heart To sci
apart day to be observed with the most scrupu-
lous sincerity through the wide extent ofour great
country, is act of purity and piety on the part Of
President Tyler that will never be forgotten by this
nation. We would make this day Of fasting and
prayer, worthy of special observance in all time
TO come. The whole nation should humble itself be-
fore God SO that peradventurc, he will pursue
with his scourgcs. Nor should we forget to send a
prayer to heaven, that present Chief Magistrate
may walk in the fear of the Lord, and continue ia
watch over our Government in health and happiness
for the remainder of his term. We in all that has
occurred the finger Of the Deity.
aTheres Divinity that shapes our ends,
Rough-hew them how we will. 7"
Phil Amer. Sentinel.
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il intended plant this spot the great city of
the west but it is said that the commanding officer of
the district entertained an affection for the wife Of
sergeant who was then stationed at Cincinnati, and
this induced him TO his troops there nom which
circumstance the town sprang into being. Behind
the Generals house is large garden, in which was
white headed eagle, with only one leg II was pre-
scented to him by convention of his political friends.
The captors of the eagle had disocated its leg. and
Dr. Thornton, the Generals son-in-law, i,ving
to be broken, amputatod il, The friend who intro
duced us to the General said General Harrison has
promised to keep the eagle till the 4th of March next,
when we hope he will 60 10 the White House" Ali
said the General promptly, and in the most natural
tone, there is other condition about that Ii Mr..
Van Buren, abandons his mischievous policy, he may
stay in the White House, and shall remain in mine
In the evening we left North Bend, and had de-
lghtful drive along the right bank of the Ohio 10 Gin
cinnai. was impressed by this visit with strong
feeling Of respect for General Harrison After long
life spent in the service of his country he lives poor
indeed but he seems cheerful and happy. He does
not conceal his poverty, nor does he make the least
parade Of 1t. He alludes to simply as fact and he
betrayed not emotion Of envy jealousy of any
human being and still less did he indicate any feeling
of disappointed ambition. 10
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RATES OF INTEREST.

The following the rates of interest in tn States
and Territories of the Unlon together with the pun
ishment Of usury. 1t is valuable statement, and
should be preserved.
Maine, per cent-foreit of the debt or claim
New Hampshire, per cent-forfeit of three times
the amount unlawfully taken.
Vermont, per confectionery in action with costs.
Massachusetts,, per cent-forfeit of three fold the
usury. .
Rhode Island, 6 per cent-forfet of the money and
interest on the debt. "
Connecticut, per cent-forfeit Of the whole debt.
New York, 6 per cent-forfeit Of the whole debt.
New Jersey, q per cent-forfeit of the whole debt.
Pennsylvania, 6 per cent-forfet Of the whole debt.
Delaware, . per cent-forfeit of the whole debt
Maryland, 3 per cent-on tobacco contracts 8 per
cent luxurious contracts void
Virginia, per centforfcit double the usury taken.
North Carolina, per cent. Contracts for usuIy
void--forfeit double the usury a.
South Carolina, per cent-forfeit of interest and
premium taken, with costs 10 debtor
Georgia, per cent-forfet of three times the usury
and contract void. H g Fra.g h
Alabama, per cent--forfeit of interest and usury.
Mississippi, 8 per cent by contract high as TO-
usury recoverable in action Of debt
Louisiana, per cent--bank interest 6--conven-
tonal as high as l0--beyond contract, void.
tennessee, per cent--usurious contracts void.
Kentucky, per cent-usury may be recovered,
with cost. Gt i& h
Onlo, D per cent-usurlous contracts void. f'laAE
Indiana, per cent-on written agreement may 90
as high as lO-pcnaty Of usury, fine Of double the
excess.
Illinois, per centthree fold amount of the whole
interest ts.F &@
Missouri, per cent--by agreement as high as To-
If beyond forfeit of the whole interest due and Of the
usury taken.
Michigan, 7per cent--forfeit of the usury taken
and one fourth the debt.
Arkansas, 6 per Gently agreement any rate not
higher than 10. Amount Of usury recoverable but
contracts void $3.50
case of usury.
Wisconsin, per Gently agreement not over Il
forfeit treble the excess.
On debts and judgments in favor Of the u. States
interest is computed at six per cent. year.
Thus, there is not single State Territory where
enlightened system prevails upon the subject of in
terest for all laws limiting the price Of money ought
10 be repealed. --L Louisville Ado.
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tried her fortunes on the continent but generally with
no success. At one time the whole continent had
been closed against her. long line Of armed exte-
the Gulf of Archange round the promoniory Of Spain
and Portugal TO the foot Of the boot Of Itay There
was not a port which an English ship could enter -
Every where the land the genius Of her great enc
my had triumphed. He had defeated armies crushed
coalitions, and overturned thrones but like the tabled
giant, he was unconquerable only while he touched
the land On the ocean he was powerless That
field of fame his adversarys and her meteor flag
was streaming in triumph all over il.
To her maritime ascendancy England owed every
thing, and were now at war with her. One of the
most charming fher poets has said of her, that
" Her march is DER the mountain wave,
Her home is on the Deep"
Now, sir, since we were at war with her, was for
intercepting this march; was for calling upon her
and paying our respects to her at home; was for
giving her to know that We too, had right Of way
over the seas, and that marine officers and our
sailors not entire strangers the bosom Of the
deep; was for doing something with our Navy
than to keep shores for the protection of our
own coasts and our own harbors was for giving
play to its gallant and burning spirit; for allowing Il
go forth upon the seas and encounter on an open and
equal field whatever the proudest or the bravest Of
the enemy could bring against 1t. knew the cha
Iacter of its officers and the spirit of its seamen and
knew that, in their hands, though the flag Of the
country might 60 down the bottom, while they went
with IT. yet that 1t could never be dishonored or dis
graced.
Since she was our enemy-and most powerful
enemy was for touching her. if we could in the
very apple of her eye eaching the highest feather
in her cap for clutching at the very brightest jewel
in her crown. There seemed to me to be peculiar
propriey in all this as the war was undertaken for
the redress of maratime injuries alone II was
declared for free trade and sailors rights The ocean,
therefore, was the proper theatre for deciding this
troversy with our enemy, and on that theatre my
dent wish was that our own power should be concen
trated to the utmost.
So much, sir for the war, and for my conduct and
opinions connected with it. And, as do not mean
to TO this subject often, or ever unless indis
pensaby necessary repeat the demand for any charge
any accusation, any allegation whatever that throws
me behind the honorable gentleman, or behind any
other man, in honor in fidelity in devoted love that
country, in which was BON, which has honored me-
and which serve. /, who seldom deal in defiance
now, here, in my place, boldly defy the honorable
member to put his nsnuation in tho form of charge,
and to support that charge by any proof whatever.
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ton and several craft have arrived within few days
laden with the produce from the valley Of the Susque
hanna. The steamer Gov. Wolcott, boat suitably
adapted, which has been engaged for the season. for
Grace this port arrived and departed since our last
inthe prosecution other vocation Lgford Price Cur
rent.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

The Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road appears
also TO be doing good business. The cars either way
generally well laden and are punctual at their
hours of departure and arrival. A car arrived last
week fiom Hagerstown via Chambersburg, a distance
of 1879 miles, full laden.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

"The primary object in forming the solid compact
must have been plunder; and the first article of that
compact, no doubt was, 'pe tou plumber our neigh
bors The second article probably was, zoe ,oM mol
plumber each other This article was necessary 70
enable them to carry the first into effect Other arti
cles were afterwards added the occasion and neces-
sites Of the society required until the social compact
RAYMOND.
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For indefinite postponement
Against il

Another motion ofthe opposers, to refer the matter
TO committee of five, to report whether National
Bank be expedient not, negatived without d.
vision. The original motion, for the appointment of
the committee to draft the petition, was then carried
by SO strong majority to leave question as to
the views of the meeting upon the subject
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

NATIONAL BANK.-The New York Express of
Thursday says,-"The Chamber Of Commerce, at
their meeting yesterday, resolved upon the appoint
ment of committee to draft memorial to Congress-
for the incorporation Of National Bank. The pro-
ceedngs afforded, at the time, decided express
sion of the Chamber in favor of such institution
Upon motion of those opposed to the for an
indefinite postponement of the whole natter the yeas
and nays being called for, the vote stood
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

He says, and says truly that at the commencement of
the war the Navy was unpopular. 1t was unpopular
with his friends, who then controlled the politics of
the country But he says he differed with his friends;
in this respect he resisted party influence and party
connexon, and was the friend and advocate of the
Navy. Sir, commend him for it, He showed his
wisdom. That gallant little Navy soon ought itself
into favor and showed that who had placed re-
lance on it had not been disappointed.
| Well, sir, in all this, was exactly of the same
| opinions as the honorable gentleman.
Sir, do not know when my opinion of the impor-
lance of nrval force to the United States had its
origin. can give no date to my sentiments on this
subject, because never entertained different sent-
ments. | remember sir, that Immediately after com
ing into my profession, at a period when the Navy
most unpopular, when il called by all OF
hard names, and designated by many epithets,
dress their neghbors ventured to put forth boy
hand in defence Of the Navy. insisted its impor-
tance it's adaptation to circumstances and to our
national character, and its indispensable necessity il
we intended to maintain and extend our commerce.
These opinions and sentiments brought into Con-
gress and so far az remember, it the FIRST or
among the FIRST times, in which presumed to speak
on the topics Of the day that attempted 70 urge on
the House greater attention to the naval service
There divers modes of prosecuting the war. On
these nodes the degree Of attention and expense
which should be bestowed each, different men held
different opinions. confess looked with most hope
to tho results Of naval warfare and therefore invoked
Government 10 nyigorate and strengthen that Of
the national defence invoked it TO seek its enemies
ton pointed and where the whole heart and soul Of
the country would go with IT,.
Sir, we were at war with the greatest maritime
power earth. England had gained an ascendancy
on the seas over the whole combined Powers Of Eu-
rope. She had been at war twenty years. She had