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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1841-12-31

From the tables published in the report, it appears
that the average age al which the l39 died was OF
those connected with the Society of Friends 80 IS
years and for Others Sc. SO years 10,
and O6.) The last section of the re-
port is devoted to consideration of the Internal
nomy and general management of the 'nstitution-
We are happy to hear that the kind andhumane sys-
tenn of treatment has been found successful in
storing back the disordered mind to state of health
We feel convinced that the cruel restraints to which
the unfortunate inmates of madhouses were for so
many years subjected in thousands of instances con-
hrmed the disease, and thus protracted the sIivngs
of the patients Who read without feeling of
horror the evidence brought before the Parliament
tary Committee years ago with reference TO the
treatment of the lunatcs confined in the asylums es
tablished in this country 1t is almo debasing to
human nature to think that such refined cruelties
could have been practlsed towards human beings in a
country which ranks the first among the civilized ma
lions of the world.
The physician under " hose care the insane may be
placed should never forget that whatever may be the
degree and character of the mental arrangement, the
person afflicted is more or less sensible OF acts of
kindness aud humanity. The ntelleci may be dsor-
dered-deusions of painful nature may take pos
session of the understanding still the feelings be I'M
touched, and although the unhappy sufferer may not
have sufficient mental power to give 'ent to ration
al exposition of his sensations, he nevertheless feels,
and that often acucly, the acts of unkindness and
coercion pracised towards him. Even supposing that
the feelings should participate in the disordered ac-
ton OF the intellect, yet by benevolent mode of treat
ment, chord may be touched which might have the
happy etfectof restoring the mind to state of sani-
ty. The mind is made by the circumstance of its
being deranged, morbdly sensitive TO all physical and
moral impressions, and look-an apparently trlng
wordoften produces the most distressing effects on
the insane. Can there be a stronger argument than
this for the humane system of treatment We are
delighted to hear that DR., Connolly, the physician to
Hanwell Lunatic Asylum, is endeavorng to conduct
the management OF the patients confined in the hos
plta without having recourse to coercion restraint
and that great has attended the introduction
of this system of treatment. The same mode of pro
cedure is adopted at the Retreat and with the happ-
results We cannot conclude this analysis Of Mr.
Humans report without recommending it to the
serious perusal of all those interested in the subject
Of insanity 1t contains mass of valuable statistical
and general information drawn up with care and
judgment
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WHOLESALE CASE OF SMUGGLING AND
VILLANY.

The United States rs. Henry A. CasneH,-This
case tried at the last term of the District Court OF the
United States held In this city, was one OF conside-
rabe interest, not so much the account of the
amount Of properly involved as the amount of crime
which the testimony revealed in connection with the
transaction
The history of he case opens with man named
Allen, who, in the month OF October no. pat up al
the house Of Caswe the defendant, who Is tayerL-
keeper in the village OF Newport ST. Clair county,
Michigan. This man, Allen, remained al Casweis
several weeks, during which time he executed several
blank certificates Of deposit on certain bank IN the
State of New York, and proposed 10 an individual
with whom he becans acquainted TO afix the names
of The officers of the bank 10 these certificates and he
would dispose OF them the Canada size OF he river
for goods aud divide them with the person for the act
of forgery aud bis assistance IN receiving and conceal
ing them ON this side. The proposition was promptly
refused, la few days after this Alen lell Newport,
and the next hear of him is at Port Sarnla IN Ca
nada about twenty miles above New Por, where he
appears with tifcate OF deposit for 81 600, with
which he succeeded IN purchasing goods from Mr.
Porter, merchant of that place. for the amount spe-
cifrd.
To Mr.. Baby, another merchant on the Canada
side Of the rner below Port Sarnia he also succeed
ed 10 passing $500 certificate OF deposit on the
bank for goods, 1t is scarcely necessary 10 re-
marx that these certificates proved to be ioIgeries
Mr.. Baby offered one hundred dollars reward for I
recovery OF his goods and lhey were subsequently
returned 10 hun, and the reward Claimed and paid
But this had te to do with the case IN hand i he
goods obtained rom Mr. Porter were foundry the depu
" collector at Newport, in The possession OF MI Cas-
WELL concealed in the cellar Under these circum-
stances Caswell IN the first place, was arrested on
suspicion of being party the forgery but on exa-
minaton no such participation could be proved The
custom house, however released the goods and gave
them back 10 Mr. Porter bringing the present action
against Caswel TO recover damages Tor receiving anu
conceallng goods, knowing them to be Struggled =
The case ably defended, but there was no escap-
ing from the testimony, and the jury brought in
verdict in favor OF the United States Tor sixteen hun
bred dollars damages. most righteous verdict
DetrotAdreriiser.
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Sugar from apples and Pears Remark Dunncl,
of AlIbury has discovered new way to produce su.
gar from apples or pears first 10y collecting scions
from the sweetest apple trees, and then collecting
sciuns from those ingrattlngs lngratt your scions
early in the spring into the Inns OF white or rock
maple, trees, ana IN all probability you will have
sugar apples superior the sugar beet ]idssaehu-
SITS Spy
and pear upon stocks of the sugar maple with com
pcte success Nearly every farmer have such stocks on
which they might ingtotl the pear and thus succeed
in obtaining fruit much sooner than by raising pear
trees Wehave no great confidence in the idea that
the fruit would partake of the maple as 1t has been
supposed that the character fruit essentially
affected by the kindof stock into which it 81 ingratl-
ed. The experiment however, is worth trial and il
should succeed, will add another to the instances
where visionary dreams have opened the way I.
practical scientific discoveries
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The Indians The Madison Wisconsin, Erp,e,.
states that the Ot'oways and Chippewas Of Michigan
have again refused eniigrse west of the Nilsson,
nver and there IS no prospect that they can ever be-
induced to go there. Any attempt to coeIce them will
be certain To involve Michigan ia war, and the nos.
ion 81 Wisconsin with reference to such a contest
would not be altogether pleasant. Yet these Indian.
are bound by treaty leave their country this fan
treaty entered into several years ago To what
country shall they gol II cannot be expected tb,t
the Wnnebagoes and Menominees will consent To-
settle themselves west Of the Missouri among their Old
enemies.
The Charleston Mercury states, according 10 ,b,
report OF he Indian Agent laid before the Legislature
OF South Carolina, that the Catawba tribe, the oniy
trlbe of Indians inhabiling that State, has dwndlel
TO hiiy-one individuals, OF whom only SIX are men
the rest women and children
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sons were l46 in number, and occurred in 81 per
sons Of these 1875 occurred in sc individuals CON
nected with the Society Of Friends Much diff
Guilty was experienced in distinguishing the re-
Ldpses from distinct occurrences, or second attack OF
the disorder 80 cases admitted within six months
of discharge and il is thought probable that at least
this proportion or one-fourh Of the whole consisted
of relapses TO be attributed either to too speedy
removal TO the strength of the constitutional predis-
position to subsequent injudcious treatment, ra-
Their than the influence of any fresh exciting
The ma jority of the re-admlssons occurred within
the 9Th year % per cent took place within the 9Th
and , th and five were re-admtted from 20 to
% years after the previous discharge The proper
ton Of reapses and second attacks after recovery
from the first attack, 81. per cent for men, and
IS per cent for the women, or about one in every
cases.
The next point considered in the report is the num-
Der of deaths and average mortality among the pa
tiens admitted into the Retreat since its foundation,
There were 1879 deaths during the "A years; of these
l26 were connected with the Society of Friends and
IL were unconnected of the l26 there were %, or
1872 per cent, who had resided from 20 10 40 years
in the institution at the time OF death or the l26
deaths 81 took place in persons upwards of 60 years
of age, and IA from 30 to 81 years old. Du-
ring the "A years the proportion OF deaths TO the ad-
missions was - 60 per cent. Mr.. Thurman Justly
observes that "ths computation, however, affords no
index the actual mortality compared with that OF
other institutions. Were, indeed the average period
of residence the same in different institutions, such a
comparison would hold good, though even then the
proportion Of deaths calculated could not be com
pared with the mortality of the general population,
nor with that of other Institutions The uncertainty
which has hitherto generally prevailed as TO the ac-
tua rate of mortality in the insane may be attributed
partly TO the calculation having nearly always been
made upon this erroneous method"
The following table will show the actual and ave-
rage age of those who have died in the institutions
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From The Nete orleans Adyertise


The Presidents Message is before US.
1t speaks the language of sober Truth IN all things.
a ioiy tone OF patriotism runs through every part
and portion of II. The sentiments 90 home TO the
heart and the doctrines set forth are republican TO
the core.
The style is perspicuous, easy and graceful the
dcton pure and simple; and the whole paper free
from defamation, but thoroughly practical.
The author writes as one who knows his power and
strength and ling them, dares exercise them.
There is unity oi thought pervading his style, that
Is truly refreshing; and no man can read IT, without
exung that the nation has such President over It's
affairs.
1t would be an insult to the reader to attempt an an
alysis OF so plain, and convincing document
Every word is in its place, every thought clothed IN
the tersest English and nothing can be taken from it
or added TO IT. without marrng It's beauty or diminish
ing its force. M
1t is the most practical and bushes. like Message
that ever enanated from the Executive of the Union
and coyers the broad ground OF legislation in simple
but mastery manner.
In doctrlnal point of view, it may be ranked mex
to the Inaugural of Thomas Jefferson.
That great man found it necessary, on his eeva-
lion TO the Chef Maglstracy of the United Setes 10
recur TO the first principles of republican COVE. men
faI astray om them had the ding men of the
country gone
John Tyler found 1t necessary to recur to elemen-
ary principles the subject If the currency in order
to direct The pubc mind TO proper view OF tins great
and vexed question, aud he has performed the task in
manner that will firmly bind to him the hearts
of his generous and enlightened countrymen
lie has stripped the paper currency question of all
its incumbrances, and 1t stands upon It's true ba-
sis namely the over of the government which has
heretofore been intrusted to body of Irresponsible
citizens.
No longer is the sovereign right of coming money,
(for the emission of paper medium rcdeeniahie IN
gold and silver equivalent to that power) To he sold
to body of corporators, to he exercised without stint
limit, for score Of Yeas, but the government re-
spohsblc TO the people, Is to furnish uniform CON
yertihe paper currency on principles that no sophisry
overthrow.
The ground now takenb by the Pres lent is plain
democratic one, constitutional one and recognizes
TO the full extent the doctrine that the principal
better do that which it ought TO do than the subord
nate e II
The people will sustain him in this view Of the sub
sc and demand of Congress, without reference tothe
prejudice of pates, the passage of bill founded upon
the great truth now promu gated by the President
The present Congress may refuse to act on the pre-
misses, bat they do refuse the constituency
Of the nation will at the next election, send up 10
Washington, men, stern in The determination 10 exc
cute the wishes the people
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Fronthe Philadelphia North american.
"THE EXCHEQUER OF THE U. STATES.

The plan of this institution is set forth with sngu-
lar clcarncss and vgor in the Report from the Treasu
~ Department, which we published yesterday, with
the accompanying bill he features OF this plan
were accurately Swallowed forth IN the President s
message The opinions which we then ex press ed we
have seen no cause TO change. The full development
has deepened CONVICTIONS fthe wisdom and practl
cablly OF the plan. .t>
The question of United States Bank in the pre-
sent wide spread dlstust If such institution and
the absence OF private capital, that would seek such
an investment is now set al rest. The Sub Ireasu-
~ scheme has 50 been discarded These occupying
opposing extremes the present "Plan" is brou.h
ward as M bttween them a central pusion, as
avoiding the ultra PROVISIONS and tendencies OF each
and as Securing The subs anlial benefits OF both. To
The justice and proprety OF these CLAIMS 1t easy
demui, but it would be very d ihcut in the present
equally entitled To our confidence, II, on the one
hand, this plan is not all that would require on
the other it is more than son may sanction. Ne ON
~ regret The restriction that Is placed the accept
ancc OF deposits No better currency can I've uuad
than the certificates such DEPOSIT, bast tce or
equivalents aud none safer these certificates are
redet mabe at the points where issued. Tins last ~
sufficient security against any demands
that cannot he, al any point promptly met This iea-
ture OF the bill however, can be rendered more lbe-
raj; and then we could wish to see it pass subslan-
tally IN It's present shape.
1 he submission OF tins Plan imposes on Congress a
duty of the ghest 1t calls for candor Wis
doln and pa tioism There is no escape from the
spon.billty which ltmposes The country will nev er
Give thai legislator who sacrifices the advantages
Which commend this schen,c To private feeling per-
s0nal ambition. Other theories which now lie beyond
he reach of legislative action, or Executive con,,c
ton will never be taken apology fur sacrificing
he practical beneh sot this scheme Wctrust II will
DC eceived in that Enlightened spirit OF cancellation in
which 1t Is rendered.
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II appears from the above table that of the pate ns
subjected to treatment for the last forty years two
thirds, or &c per cent ga per cent. for the men and
6S per cent for the women) had never been marr-
ed. OF those who had been married only one-hth
had never had offspring
We now proceed to the consideration of the proba-
BILE causes of the mental disorder The causes OF IN
sanity are generally divided into prediPosng and er-
citing physical and moral OF all the causes OF men
tai disease, those which have tendency to predis-
pose the brain to take that peculiar morbid action
which generally gives rise TO insanity of the most
Importance. The causes frequently insidious in
their character, and therefore are often altogether
overlooked. The predisposing causes are divided
into physical and moral.
The following table illustrates their operations
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1841-12-31
NEW AND SPLENDID NEW YORK GOODS
IN The identical Beaver Hat which obtained the

NEW AND SPLEN DID NEW YORK GOODS
IN The identical Beaver Hat which obtained the
Victory at the late fair of the "Amercan Institute
VIII be exhibited to those who take interest IN
American manufactures at store in WASHINGTON ,
Just opened a further supply of Hats equal IN slI
essential qualities 10 those Exhibited at the lair
Gentlemen can be furnished with any shape now
worn, and also every shape of brm, from the beautj
tu curl, as worn in New York, to the fiat briin as
worn in Washington.
1t will be recoected that our hats do not turn red
but retain their coufs.
Furnishing and Fancy Goods in every variety.
The st splendid stock Of S, aifs ever offered IN
this city.
Stocks Gloves, Suspenders Silk, Wooden, and
Cotton Wrappers and Pants, Shirts, Collars, &c
Pvrumcry OF the genuine brands OF Guerlaln Pre-
vost Subln, and Edes, and Of recent impottallons.
Also, good assortment OF Fur Trimmings at tho
New York Hat Cap, and G nemen's Furnlshl6c
store Browns Hotel two doors west Of the main IN
trance. Q. FISH & Co
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During the last two or three weeks all sorts Of ru.
nors Rejecting the fate Of the Texan expedition TO
odhta re nave been pouring IN upon us. The first
intelligence OF The loss Of the expedition which bore
me semblance OF authenticity, came by way Of Ha-
vana We gave our reasons, at some length for dis
believing that account. Those reasons were
tlderedh others as well by ourselves very strong;
but we di not cease 10 entertain fears for the safety u
y. w. Kendall our absent friend and ssociate.--
Nearly week ago, additional news from Mexico was
received IN such shape as TO increase our fears
to render It almost certain that the entire expedition
had been taken. Although Mr.. Kendall ioIned the
expedition simply as guest, presumng, before he eh
this CITY, that II was merely trading party although
we were well satisfied that far he was concerned
he could prove that II was pleasure excursion only
and that cJnseq uently he would be well treated by the
MexIcans, into whose hands he had fallen and be
early llberaled-still, thought il cur business TO
open an Immediate communication with hun, If pos
sibIe, and with the Mexican government. For Ell
ecIng that purpose, advertised several days ago
for a schooner 10 go TO Vera Cruz That arrange
ment Is hardly completed before placed IN
possession OF intelligence direct from Mexico, Of the
most painful and exciting character. The letter from
chihuahua, which we publish below, was received
yesterday morning by mercantile firm in this city,
and Is addressed US will be seen To the Tex IN Sece-
tary of War. No name is attached 10 IT, Tor
apparent upon the face OF the letter. but sorry
To say that reasonable doubt of accuracy and
thentIcly can BE- entertained, If its statements be
true, Kendall may have already met his fate. q d
grant that the hope originated IN the last paragraph OF
the letter may be realized
The friends Of G. w Kendall may rest assured
that his associates in business will Wait quietly for
Others attempt 10 secure his safety IL altogether
probable that they feel deep interest in his wei
iare any body else One of hls partners will mme-
dlae!y -leaye tins city for Mexlco-and il Kendall is
IN the land OF the living, he will soon be at home
again.
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$1,000 REWARD.

- OBBERY About / o'clock on Monday
/ small room, adjoining the large NationalIin,
was entered by false keys and case conaininr uiv
valuable articles forced open. The following w,re
stolen;
The elegant Gold Snuff Box set with damon.
in the lid was the letter A, in diamonds A Peal
Necklace containing IS pearls. Also two very lar q
ones separate, presented by the lmaum of Muscat 10
the President.
A Gold Scabhard-th the sword was left, the sea-
bal doubtless doubled Up
The above reward viii paid for the recovery Of le
articles and detection of the robber,
The room in which the articles were kept had ecu
opened hut few moments previous to the robhcfy IS
show The curiosity 10 visitors.
HENRY l. ELLSWORTH
Commissioner u Patcit'
Dee 81, ISL
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nANCING ACADEMY Mr. F. c. Liable
- has the honor to inform the ladies and gentlemen
OF Washington and Georgetown, that his scound
course for instruction in the art Of dancing VIII com
mence at his dwelling house, Washington pcnusyl.
Nanla avenue, opposite Fullers Hotel, Tuesday Jnu
airy 18th, and at the Union Hotel, Georpctown Nj
Friday January 1th. Days Of tuition in Wa.h
ing; on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 3
p M for ladies'; from 5 0 ! for young ladies AMI
at Georgetown Monday and Friday, from 3to Gu Of
N B : Boarding schools attended as usual
dec a3-CcSy
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1t appears that the mean age at the origin Of tho
disorder was 34 the men on an average being attark
ed two years earlier than the women With regard
to the origin OF the disorder, nearly one-hrd of the
whole cases admitted were found to be attacked ot
from - to 3)years. With reference to the influence
OF marriage some important facts adduced as the
following statement Will prove. OF the patients ad-
mitted from 1896 to 1910, there were;
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OF those connected with the Society of Friends %
per cent, and of others 81 per cent, had suffered
from more than one attack of mental disorder when
first admitted into the institution of AIS patients 22s.
or about SIS per cent resident in cities or large
towns, and l or "a per cent, were from small
towns and villages and sc, or 81 per cent, from
more completely rural districts A very interesting
table is given below, showing the rank or profession
Of those who have been admitted during the forty
wears
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The lllustLous, man-of-war Of "a guns, Commanded
10y Captain Erskine with Sir Charles Bagot, the ney
ly appointed Governor General of British No,h
America, and part Of his suite on board, is daily 81,
pected at New York, she having sailed from P,r,.
mouth on the 18th ult. The lllustrous, We ihlnk
will be the first English line battle ship which h
visited the waters eff New York since the Revolution
As this vessel is said TO be of the new las in be
Majesty navy, she will no doubt excite much into
rest among nautical men generally OF the intel
States and especially with those Of our Navy MAJ
Gdz.
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ID ALL ROAD NOTES Several hundreds cod,
IL superior seasoned and green hickory and oak
wood for sale very low at the rail road depot Tor which
rail road notes will be taken at par
dec 81
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In the AIS persons 232 aborcd from physical prcdis
position with regard to the hereditary predispositlon
should be recoected that the were not con-
sidered of hereditary character the history of
which had only been characterized by the existence
of insanity in collateral blood relatives, it being OBJ
vous that cases of this kind do not necessarily es
tabsh any direct hereditary transmission.
The following were the moral predisposing causes