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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
The Fredericksburg Arena is offered for sale.

We publish the following communication
from former Surveyor General of Pennsyva-
mia, Judge Taylor, in the hope that il may lead
to inquiry and discussion upon the important
subject of which il treats. Much injury to Co
veiament and individuals has arisen from the
careless and incorrect manner in which some
OF our former surveys have been made:
In conversation with some gentlemen in the Land
Department at Washington few days since was
somewhat surprised to find that the opinion still seems
to prevail that what is called the local attraction of the
magnetic needle is caused by mineral substances in
the EARTH such as iron and the like. Under the
conviction of the nallibty of the doctrine it seems
that gentleman in the State Of Missouri has under
taken an illustration of the subject with view, as
understand it, Of teaching the Land Surveyor what
causes the difficulty, and how to avoid it, From an
experience of many years a Land Surveyor, am
satisfied that have ascertaned the true cause of the
local attraction Of the magnetic needle. Iron ore of
the very best quality has attractive powers in its ma
tural state. II is only after being roasted burnt that
it acquires this quaIyso that if the ore after be-
ing dug out and placed close by the needle will have
no mere effect upon It than the quantity OF clay,
il is not likely to attract when removed TO a consider
able distance and perhaps several feet under the
face of the ground Ifmineral subiances in their ma
tural state have influence in producing the arac-
ton alluded to, what then is it will lie required which
the uncertainty in the settling ofthe needle
particular occasions, so troublesome TO Surveyors
II will require but hint enable any one TO solve
the difficulty. In transporting the compass from
station to another, less friction always
This process collects undue proportion of the cleo
trio fluid to that part of the instrument which has been
the subject Of friction, and this attracts the needle
from its true meridian. 1t WILL on some occasions,
adhere TO the glass tenaciously that il cannot
be disengaged by any suitable process that could
discover except that Of reducing the elective fluid
TO equilibrium This is done by moisteninp the
electrified part with the breath-on the application of
which, the needle will let go its hold in twnkling
The state of the atmosphere has much to do in this
matter. 10 clear dry atmosphere, the breath will
scarcely afford moisture sufficient to kecpof local at
traction. In moist atmosphere there is less difficult
ty. From my experience on this subject ! am in
cned to the opinion that the electric fluid alone con-
sttues magnetism the attractive power-ihat sub
stances which absorb the elective Hud will not become
magnctsed, but that all substances which do not alb
sorb The electric fluid do always become less magne
tised have not, however, made any experiments to
ascertain the facts.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

We have received from Messrs. Lea and Blan-
chard, through F. Taylor, Barnaby Rudge, Nos.
and s."
The same house has published from the End Lon
don edition, fashionable novel in two Volumes enti-
tied " the History Of Flirt; related by herself"
Dsdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes,
Misprlsing what they look on and her wit
Values itself so lightly, that to her
All nature else seems weak: she cannot love-
Nor take no shape nor project Of affection,
She is self endeared"
The New York Ladies Companion, for May, is a
rich number 1t contains fifty original contributions
and lie embellished by beautiful steel plate picture,
called the young chiefs first ride" Among the
names of the writer's observe those of Gould,
Simms lngraham, Mcclellan, Dawes, Sargant, Ben
jamin, Tuckerman, &c.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

THE TRIBuNE.-This is the name Of a penny
paper which bids fan, have great satisfaction in
believing, to counteract in part at least the unm
gated evil of its more licentious contemporaries.
The Editor, MIR. Greeley, has talents, knowledge,
and industry, under the guidance of sound morals.
He has also large experience as an Editor, and con-
sceniious sense Of dignity of the vocation.
The effect the existing penny press is we have
said above, one of almost unmixed evil IL panders
to the worst passions lives upon the fears, the credu
ty, and the crimes of the community
In proper hands, and under due moral restraints the
minor press could be made mighty for good now,
under other guidance, il is for mischief We trust
and believe that the Tribune will prove TO be such
ally in the cause Of principle, political and moral.
is Wing in its doctrines; and already, told
by the Editor in only the third week of its existence,
il prints $500 copies.
We trust il viii go on prospering-N. Y.American
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

The most important item of intelligence, by
far, brought by the Britannia, is the alleged in
tention of Great Britain 10 stipulate with China
Tor the permanent possession Of the island and
harbor Of Hong Kong. This island is so situa-
ted as to command the commerce with Canton
by sea. IL is intimated that il is to be fortified
and 10 be made naval station. This scheme.
If il is seriously entertained, affords but another
proof Of the boundless ambition Of England,
maritime countries.
It's fragrant violation of international right
for her thus to sieze upon, and retain permanent
possession of post, from which she can at all
times interrupt or destroy the commerce between
other countries and China. We call upon our
Government seasonably to protest against the
consummation Of this daring act of aggression
on the rights of China as well as of all the com
mercial nations of the world by which the trade
OF all countries with the Celestial Empire will
be placed al the mercy Of British arrogance and
British guns
we have too long been silent spec tators of
the continual encroachments of England till she
has made herself mistress ofalmost all the strong
points Of the globe from which to overawe and
control the commerce Of the world. II is time
for this country, as well for all the maritme ma
tons OF Europe, to arrest, by concerted influence
or action, if need be, the monsirous abuse of
maritime superiority, of which England has a.
oil times, but more particularly OF late years,
given SO many striking examples.
The commercial countries of Europe will be
forced, we fear, before many years, to make
common cause with this country against Eng
land in defence of common maritime rights,
alike necessary TO all.
This is grave subject, and we solicit for it
the attention Of the enlightened public mind of
the nation
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
STATE DEBTs--INTERNALI IMPROVE
MENT

A communication will be found in another
column, from highly respectable source, urging
a subscription by Congress for the completion of
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, on the ground
OF the endorsements of Illinois, and that the
whole Union is interested in maintaining the
credit and honor of the States. With due defe
renee, we do not believe the Constitution grants
any power to Congress to larry out such pro-
position The fathers of the Republican
School" however favorable they may have been
to internal Improvements, deny that the Consti-
tuition authorizes Congress to carry them on for
local or State benefit. See the Messages of
Jefferson, Madison and Monroe If Congress
engages in any works of internal Improvement,
they must be of general, not local; national,
not State character To carry on works q i'm
provement within the States, without their con-
sent, except for national purposes, would be an
unauthorized invasion of State jurisdiction
Besides, if such works be undertaken with the
consent of a given Stale, shall the favor stop
there, exclusively and how will you measure
the proportion of work which the General Gov
eminent would be bound, by such an example,
" SA'eue UPON P'ihclpieS oi equai JuStlce LOT
all the States? What is the character of the
Michigan and Illinois Canal2 Purely local.
1t is State affair." and the moment the General
Government should subscribe to aid the work,
every other State would be entitled 10 proper
tionate assistance. And who would decide how,
where, to what, such assistance should be else
where applied? Some of the States might re-
fuse such aid as unconstitutional. Lastly, the
General Government has no money for such a
purpose as the communication proposes.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
RECENT APPOINTMENTS OF MIDsHIP
MEN

II was stated few days ago, on the authori
ty OF the present Secretary Of the Navy, that in
consequence Of the numerous appointments OF
midshipmcn, made during the few last months
OF the existence of the late Administration, no
more appointments would be made at present.
We were, Notwithstanding our knowledge OF
the spirit and temper Of the late " rulers" much
surprised at the fact stated in this announce
ment, and deeply did we sympaihise with the
numerous enterprising young men and their
friends, who have been for months and years
waiting anxiously for the time when change
Of Administration should give their claims and
wishes some opportunity Of qualification, even
though they or their parents did not belong TO
the self-syled Democratic party" Many
were the sons of meritorous officers of the late
war--some, the hope and future support, per-
haps, Of the widowed wives of gallant men
who sacrificed their lives and health, sad for
tunes in defence Of their country, but who could
not undergo the test Of the "Sh6boleth" of
party.
During the seven and half ponths between
July nth, 1910, and March Sd, 1s4l, inclusive,
the number of midshipmen appointed was Sc
Twenty-Five. OF these, fresty were appointed
between July, 1910, and January following
ttfy-fre were appointed during January and
and of these, eighteen were appointed during
the three last days of the late reign, and
fourteen Of this number on the 3D. of March.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
ONE OUT OF MANY.

At Macon, in Georgia, Postmaster Of unexcep-
tionable character waited by Loco foco com
miitee, and required TO go to public meeting and
otherwise take part in influencing elections. He
pleaded in vain that it against his habits and sense
of prcpriety. Nothing could him from the axe.
A committee was despatched to Washington TO com
municate the behests Of " The pariyr and, accord
ingIy, Mr.. Tyner forced to walk the plank. on
with his head, demanded the committee-oG with his
head, echoed the Postmaster General Well the ia
bles have been turned, and Mr.. Tyner whose only
fault no, bringing the patronage of The govern
ment into conflict with the freedom of elections has
been restored That's all but how will the case be
characterised in the Loco foco papers7 Prescription
horrid murder! - The guiotine streams NTH The blood
Of innocent martyrs Not one word Of refrospect-
oh MOI they would have the people believe it to be
original of unprovoked oruelty-not remem-
berng that the suppression Of truth is often the most
sly well as the ricked mode Of telling false
hood Such the public may be assured is the charac.
ter Of ninety Of hundred Of the groans that
are resembling through the land Mr. Granger to
have one advantage over his collcagues-he is more
abused. And what man ever Iose to cmincnce in a
Republic without being pursued and barked at by
Tray, Blanche and Sweetheart Z"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
Communications.
The following communications on the Globes
!" Prescription List" will perhaps be instructive.
INSTRUCTING THE PEOPLE AND EN-
TIGHTENING THEIR CABINET.

TIGHTENING THEIR CABINET.
There is wisdom in the ancient maxim that much
good instruction may be derived from the arguments
and the conduct Of enemies always keeping in the
minds eye their motives and their end, for their good
opinion is luminosity in disguise. Some searching
questions could be asked the Globe clique respecting
the present structure of their (ntended) proscrptve
but measuraby) prospective list of officers ofthe
General Government employed at Washington. BY
trhom The list prepared last fall; whether not
low impulsivc fellow had his "private griefs y
among some of his own clan, and his social feelings
with respect to others, TO subserve; whether not
contributions in money subscriptions etc. did not
constitute test with others Of the trainers Of that list
and, finally, whether the administration, waving
the wand Of Prospero has converted the Calibans
Of the and hiding places into genuine Wings,
par erceiience for il is notorious that there
al Democrats having fat salaries who are, for the time
being classcd Fedcraliss 7" They Of course lay
low and laugh; and their managing friendS, who
give them the time serving lash, throw up their hats
and shout vive la humbugl" Portions OF the list
bear internal evidence of having been prepared last
year. while there are other portions Of more recent
touch or they are the result of great reckessness or
disregard OF notorious truth.
To the friends Of the administration, who may not
he aware of the many and conflicting influences that
have to be combattcd and the magnitude of the labor
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
THE SPEAKERSHIP.

Our attention has been called to several nomi-
nations of candidates for the office of Speaker
of the House of Representatives, for the 9th
Congress, made in the newspapers, and COM
munications have been addressed to us on the
subject in writing Instead Of publishing the
whole Of the articles, at present, we must con.
tent ourself with inserting the names Of the can
didates which have been presented to our notice,
arrayed alphabetically:
Hon. GEORGE N. BRIcGs, Of Massachusetts,
CALEB CUSHING, Do
VIM c. DAWSON, of Georgia.
T. W. GILMER, Of Virginia
VIM. CosT JOHNSON, of Maryland.
JOSEPH LAWRENCE, of Pennsylvania
JoHN SERGEANT, Do
JOHN WHITE, of Kentucky.
HENRY A. WISE, of Virginia.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

"THE TRIBUSE."-Mr. GREELEY is making his
Tribune most interesting and valuable paper. 1t
contains vast quantity fnch matter and in all cases
with ribad indicate articles and therefore
ought to drive from circulation the filthy vehicles that
defile and pollu,e the city. The TRInuSE has large
circulation, hut cannot be sustained without Adver-
tisemcnts. The business OF New York, even il
they do not prefer decent to dirty paper will pro-
mote their interests by patronizing Mr.. GREELEY-
Albany Erening Journal
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Thomas FINLEY, to be Deputy Postmaster, At
Baltimore, Maryland.
HENRY Curtis. Surveyor Of the Revenue, at
Madisonville, La, vice w. PATTERSON, decea-
sed.
THOMAS }. CHARLTON, Collector Of the Gus
toms, at Edenton, N. c., vice Robert M. Noxen.
DAVID AcsEw, to be Deputy Post Master at
Wheeling, Virginia.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
INDIANA ELECTION.

private letter from the Madison district, publish
ed in yesterday evenings Chronicle, shows White,
the Wing candidate for Congress, TO be considerably
ahead of Carr, the Locofoco candidate. Tho writer
says that Whites majority will be $3.50, certain. :.
Cincinnati Gazette
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11
INTERFERENCE OF oFFIcE-HoLDERs IN
ELECTIONS.

"ehAse received for publication the following copy
o. letter written from this city TO citizen Of Ohio,
noucIng and replying 10 letter recently published in
ne u'obe signed by office holder In Ohio and adj
dressed 70 the President Of the u s. Il treats the Of
hcs-hoder alluded TO in severe terms and with less
tolerance than should have used had we been call.
ed upon to notice the subject
WARRINGTON, April 25th 1871
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

Dr. M Bird (the novelist has been appointed to the
chair of Institutes and Maeria Medca lately vacated
by the death Of DR.. Calhoun, in the Pennsylvania
Medical College.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

special sesa'on near at hand, simply say that the
characters OF The men guaranty that they will
manage judciously should be deemed all sufficient Cor
reasonable time. QED
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-11

The EDITOR will be absent from the city for few
days.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-09-08
PROCLAIM ALTON.

Whereas. the Honorable WILLIAM JEssuP,
President Judge of the llth Judicial district OF
Pennsylvania, composed ofthe counties OF Sas-
quehanna. Wayne, Monroe and Pike, and Jo-
seph Keller and John T. Bell, Esqrs. Assocl-
ale Judges of the courts Of Common Pleas OF
the county of Monroe, and by virtue of their OIL
fees, Justices of the Courts of Oyer and Ter
miner and General Jail Delivery, and Court oil
General Quarter Sessions In and Tor the SAID
county of Monroe, have issued their precept TO
me, commanding that Court of Quarter Ses-
sions and Common Pleas, and General Jail De-
liverv and court of Quarter Sessions OF the
Peace, for the said county of Monroe, TO be
holden at Sroudsburg, on Tuesday, the 9TH
day of September next, to continue one week.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-09-08
ROBERT SEARS, Publisher.
q q & q d

-" Clergymen, SuperintendenTs ard teachers
of Sabbath schools, IL Agents OF Religious News
papers and Periodicals,erH Postmasters, Book
sellers. throughout the country, are respectfully
requested to act as our agents O. No letter
will be taken from the office unless post fsd.
March 3, ls4l.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-09-08
NOTICE

Is therefore hereby gwen to the Coroner, the
Justices of the Peace, and Constables of the
said county of Monroe, that they be then and
there with their rolls, records, inqustlons, ex-
aminatlons and other remembrances, to do those
things which their Offices are apperaining, and
also that those who are bound by recognizance
to prosecut and give evidence against the prls-
oners that are or shall be in the Jail Of the said
county of Monroe, or against persons who stand
charged with the commission OF offences, TO be
then and there TO prosecute or testify as shall
be just. =,
SAMUEL GUNSAULES, Sheriff.
Sherifs Office, Stroudsburg,
August 4, l84l.
GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-09-08
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EyZzslsIIN IsZzaI.I.1!!lS:|.

Are the greatest worm medicines in the world.
DIR Churchill has used them in over fifty cases,
cured ten of spasms, and three OF TITS. lie con-
siders them safe and sure, and recommends them
to all.
MIR. B Moves has used them in his family with
entire success, and several of his friends nave
great confidence in them.
Col l. Clark cured one of his children OF spasms,
and one of fits accustomed by worms
The Hon 3 Beadsey thinks they have saved
the life of one of his children 1t had been long
time in decline. and was attended by the best
physicians without any relief. His family doctor
recommended Shermans worm Lozenges as the
only hope: he did so, and through the blessing OF
God his child is now we'll anotherlvlng evidence
of their wonderful virtues Mr. says no family
should be without them More than 1900 certltl-
Gates might be added to their truly wonderful prop
critics
Capt Coffin, of Nantucket. consulted DR. Sher-
man, on account of his son, years old lie had
been in decline for several months, and attended
bv four Physicians, who could afford HIM no relief
His symptoms were leanness, pallld hue, very OIL
ensve breath, disturbed sleep, broken off by fright
and screaming, headache distressing cough,
itching of the nose through the day, and OF the
anus towards night, with Shiny discharges from
the bowels The doctor pronounced the case one
! of worms and recommended his Worm LoZengeS.
|
After the first dose the (hild ran to his parents
frightened at the QUANTITY Of worms that came from
hini-he began to mend ht once, and before he used
one box, was entirely tured.
Benz F. Goodspeed l30 Sixth Avenue has al
wavs cured his chldFn of worms, by Sherman's
I.ozenges. He wouu not be without them IN ms
house on any accoWt
The Rev. Jabez Townsend's little girl, nine
wears old, was givfn up as incurable by two ply
sicians. She wasfast wasting away, and was Sc
miserable, that dsth was alone looked to tor re-
lief. Three doses of Sherman's Worm Lozenge:
entirely cured he.
DIR. Stevens, bne of the most distinguished ply
sicians in this tountry, says Sherman's worm Lo
zenges are Safest, best article he knows OF to-
destroying w@ms.
/ DIR. Huntet another celebrated physician, use:
no other wodl medicine in his practise.
i DR.. Castle 297 Broadway, has used Sherman
I.ozenges ii his practise for more than two years
and never Jnew them to fail.
These Iluable Worm Lozenges can be obtain
ed at the Office Of the JEFFERsoNIAN REPUBLICAN
Stroudsbhrg, Monroe county, Pa.
1T7Only 81 cts. per box.eEU
July :, ,104l.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-09-08
EEarrIseR's Specific Ointment

The great celebrity of this uRrlyaed Compost
;ion-especially in the Northern StatcS--leaves
the proprietor but little need to say any thing in
It's favor; for it has been generally conceded to 1t,
that it is beyond all comparison the best remedy
for euterRal complaints that has ever been dlscoy-
cred. Indeed the speed and certainty of its oper-
atoms have the appearance miracles as ulcers,
wounds corns fever sores, chilblains white swell
lings. biles, piles. spider and snake bites &c
Immediately WELD TO It's apparently super human
influence Thus if properly applied 1t will remove
an nveterate, corn break and heal bile IN 1--WE
davs. will allav and perfectly ulcer IN two
weeks and the most desperate cases OF white
swelling that can be imagined have been destroyed
by il in less than two months. In the bites OF
poisonous reptiles its efficacy is truly surprising;
and even in the bite of rabid dog, for If applied
in time. its powers Of attraction are so wonderful
that thev will at once arrest the poison and thus
prevent it from pervading the system 1t IS like
wise greatly superior to any medicine heretofore
discovered for the chafed backs and limbs OF horses
for letters, ring worms, chapped lips,-and IN
short for every external bodily evil that may fall
TO the lot of man or beast.
The proprietor has received at least thousand
certificates and other documents, in favor OF ms
"Spec1fc O5ntmcnt' upwards hundred Of which
were written bv respectable members Of the Med
cal Faculty and in selecting from this pile the
following samples, he was governed more by their
breyty than their contents, as they all breath the
same spirit of eulogy and satisfaction.