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Communications.
FOR THE MADIsoNrAN.

FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.
have been much gratiied by the various com PHI
mentary notices, which have lately appeared in your
paper of several gentlemen who fought with the late
amented Gen HARRISON at the battle of the Thames,
defended his character from the assaults of his political
enemies, and attended him through the last sad scene
Let me now cal the attention of your readers other
similar interesting facts
On the solemn and mournful occasion of the death
of our late beloved President the writer of this oh
served in the sad chamber Of DEATH not only the gen.
tlemen of whom you have spoken but another of the
gallant band Of heroes who, during the last war; pc
rille their lives in the defence of their country
mean Major John G. Camp, native of Virginia, now
of Ohio. This gallant gentleman was a companion.
in arms of the beloved hero, whose obsequies we
have Just attended, the Niagara frontier after the
battle of the Thames-was in the Staff of General
Brown and General Scott, as Chief Of Quarter Mas
ter's Department, and fought as volunteer in the
desperately fought field Of Chippewa and Lundys
Lane, where he had two horses shot under him, and
was once taken prisoner but soon rescued. He
also at Fort George, where he distinguished him
self by his impetuous bravery in almost daily skir
mshes with the enemy.
bearers who bore their old friend and commander to
his last resting place, not only this gentleman but
another, Col John A. Rogers, of Tennessee, who was
with Gen. Harrison from the commencement of his
service in the Northwestern Army, and participated
with him in all his periIs and hardships and glories
until after the battle of the Thames him
to the Northern frontier from thence he was ordered
TO join the Southern army, Quarter Master under
Gen. Jackson 1t was to the exertons of this gentle
man in raising, on his own responsibility money and
to transport the 5000 Tennessee troops TO New
Orleans, that Gen. Jacksons brilliant success was in
great degree owing
II was touching scene to witness these two brave
gentlemen slowly marching beside the funeral car of
their deceased Commander, accompanied by some dis
tinguished personal friend Of the General from each
State and territory of the Union, attending him in
death even as they did in life. II was solemn and
touching spectacle, and still more so was that when
they descended to the damp and silent vault and cast
farewell parting look upon honored in life and
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FOR THE MADIsosIAs.

FOR THE MADIsoHIAN.
Sin; Graphically as you have described the mourn
u scene in the East Room the ceremonials attend
ant on the funeral of the ilustrious dead, feel sens
bly, the omission to two figures prominent there
in--l refer to Colonies Todd and Chambers who,
seated among the mourning members of the family
were marked by all admitted TO the Presidents house
on that OCCASION as the ong-tried, and devoted
friends Of the honored deceased near whom in DEATH
as in life they remained the attached Of friends
and esteemed Of associates.
You have commemorated the impulse Of affection
which led these gentlemen to descend into the vault
but overlooked their presence conspicuous among the
mourners at the East Room, also that they followed
in the procession Immediately behind the near rea-
tives of the family.
The country knew of their unfinching and affec-
tomato devotion 10 the llusrous man by whose side
they had stood in the field of battle and through every
contest and therefore deem it jur ask you to pub
fish this note, to supply that mention which am con-
WINGED was accidental on your part
ONE OF THE MARsHALs PRESENT.
April 7h lS4l.
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The right troy Of Rsform.-The Pittsburg Gazette
of April 3, contains the following
Wepublish the following for general information.
About one thousand dollars year was, we believe,
paid to an individual who held an Office which is now
declared to be " entirely unnecessary"
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
March 29,h, ls4l.}
Sir; As you have applied for the appointment Of
Military Storekeeper in the Quarter Masters Depart
ment at Pittsburg deem it proper to inform you that
finding the office to be entirely unnecessary, and just
regard to the public interests requiring its discontinue
ance, it has been abolished.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN BELL
SAMUEL HUXLEY Esq, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.
DENTISTRY.

am induced by desire of rendering favor to the
public well as to two most mertorious gentlemen to
call the attention ofyour readers to the Drs Bankman
who are now performing dental operations in this city
These gentlemen have with them the highest tesimo-
mails both to their great skill in their profession and
as TO their character as gentlemen of responsibility
from such men the venerable Robert Rives Of Viz
ginia the late Mathew Carey, Drs. Rush. Randolph
Chapman, Dunglson, Mitchell and Morgan, of Phil
adephia, Drs Robinson and COKE Of Va and hume
other distinguished gentlemen in various parts Of
the United States. The best evidence, however, of
their skill and Of the beauty and durability Of their
work is to be found in the work itself numerous speci.
of which exist in various parts Of the country
Some specimens Of unsurpassed excellence may be
seen at Gadsbys, Hotel where these gentlemen have
been for sometime operating upon numerous citizens
and strangers all Of whom like writer fthis have
received great benefit from their skill
As to the rsspectabiity ofthese gentlemen is only
necessary to say that their grandfather officer
of the French navy and at The seige Of Yorktown
their father was officer under Napoleon and re-
ceved from the Emperor the ofthe legion honor
for his bravery at the battle of Wagram. he after
wards emgrated to this country where his family were
educated and Of which they became citizens.
The suboined extia act from editorial article some
time ago published in Philadelphia paper will be
read with interest.
The writer Of this with others testify to the case
with which they perform their operations and to their
gcntlemany department
IMPORTANT SuRorco-DEs tai OpERATloN.-A gen
uehiaH upon us yesterday 10 nave US witness
the result Of an important scientific operation which
has recently been performed by Drs Blankmsn of293
Walnut street, and ofwhch he was the subject 1t
consisted in the substitution of artificial palate, in
Guiding the roof Of the mouth and teeth supply the
want Of the natural organs occssoned by their acct
dental destruction and loss The palate and roofo the
mouth composed of gold plate scientifically adapt
ed to their purpose in form and proportion, and nicely
adjusted in position TO the front edge Of which the teeth
were attached the whole admirably calculated fulfil
the purposes for which they intended, far
those purposes can be fulfilled by artificial means.
The gentleman talked plain and distinct, and mastica-
ton and swallowing were equally improved. For the
purposes of appearance have artificial noses artif-
ca hair whiskers and mousachcs for appearance and
convenience we have artificial feet legs, arms hands
and artificial teeth and gums and now, as tito com.
bnc all the purposes Of utility to which the natural
Blankman may claim this operation az another tri-
unph of skill towards that important desaeratum.
Truly this is the utilitarinn are.
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IN iN VoSATlON OF FATHER RITCHiE
The Old Dominion always has been, and we
doubt not always will be, honored with her
share OF influence in the councils Of The nation.
we owe her much for the list Of her iustrious
patriots, Tor the service they have given to the
country and we are no less indebted to the high
virtues and chiyalrous devotion to the Union of
that glorious Commonwealth.
But II is too much that Father Richie should
invoke that son Of Virginia, now President Of
the United States, not to become the President
Of that single Commonwealth, not the President
Of the minority Of the Union, bat the President
OF faction, Of which he, Father Richie, is the
head!
John Tyler is President ofthe United States,
and we doubt not he will honor his native Com
monwealth, which has conferred such honors
upon him, and thereby commended him to the
choice OF the American people, in company with
the Patriot Harrison, no less than the Union has
honored him and the Old Dominion by Its con-
hdence, and in no way can he so effectualy
serve the State from which he comes, as by
faithfully serving the United States.
neh rIesident taxes the oath OF ONCE ne
swears fidelity tothe Union Heseparates himself
from the partiaties Of all sectional and State in
terests, and becomes, constitutionally, and for
the time being, the father and guide of a family
Of federated States, and is bound to admins
ter his paternal authority with impartality to-
wards all.
We have been not a little surprised, and no
less mortified, that the Richmond Enquirer
should put itself in such false position, and be-
tray such bad taste, as to come forth with such
an invocation to the President of the United
States. II must be equally offensive to him, as
to every patriotic sentiment that appertains to
such question. No true American could re-
gard such call with any other feeling than dis
gust and adherence.
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OFFICIAL.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE U. STATES
RECOMMENDATION.

When Christian People feel themselves 10
be oyertaken BY great public calamity, il be-
comes them to humble themselves under the
dispensation Of Divine Providence, TO recognise
His righteous Government over the children OF
men, to acknowledge His goodness in time past,
as well as their own unworthiness, and 10 sup
plicate His merciful protection for the future.
The death Of William Henry Harrison, late
President of the United States, so soon after
his elevation to that high Office, is a bereave-
ment peculiarly calculated TO be regarded as
heavy affection, and to impress all minds with
sense Of the uncertainty of human things, and
of the dependence Of Nations, as well as OF in
dividuals, upon our Heavenly Parent.
I have thought, therefore, that should be
acting in conformity with the general eIpecta-
ton and feelings of the community, in recon-
mending, as now do, to the People ofthe United
States, Of every Religious denomination, that,
according to their several modes and forms Of
worship, they observe day Of Fasting and
Prayer, by such religious services, as may be
suitable on the occasion and, | recommend
Friday, the fourteenth day Of May next, for that
purpose: TO the end that, on that day, we may
all, with one accord, join in humble and reve-
rental approach 10 Him, in whose hands we
are, invoking Him to inspire US with proper
spirit and temper Of heart and mind, under these
frowns of His Providence, and still to bestow His
gracious benedictions upon our Government
and our country.
JOHN TYLER.
WAsHINGroN. April IL lS4l.
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Resolutions for the technical instruction OF
Mr. Senator Williams are pending before the
Legislature ofMaine, We hope our friends will
pass them without hesitation. Resolutions OF
instruction might, with great justice and pro-
priety, be passed also by the Legislatures OF
New York and Connecticut. Senator Wright,
and Senator Smith, ought not to be longer per-
mitted by Republican constituencies, to defeat
Republican measures, or TO oppose Republi-
can administration. We have now President
who has given by his own example proof of
his belief in the doctrine Of instruction, which
il is sometimes necessary to exercise to protect
the interests and to carry out the will of const-
tuents.
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mourned BY the brave and worthy OF whole nation
In death.
Other brave and distinguished men were in the
procession, but was prevented from marching in
the melancholy train by the loss Of leg at the de-
sPera'e battle OF Chippewa Imesn Major Thomas
Harrison, of Boston, whose services, bravery and
suffering during the last war, history shows, were
not surpassed by those ofAny other. This gentleman
was Of the 42d infantry, but doing duty with the 9h
in the brigade ofthe gallant Scott For his services and
suferings, Congress awarded him pittancs, which
he now receives. The remains of ever
attended to the grave and wept by mole devoted
and gallant spirits both military men and civilians
than were those Of the great and good Harrison.
PaImam qui mer1if feraf
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VIRGINIA CANVASS.

Ex-Governor Gilmer who was talked OF as candi-
date for Congress in the Albemarle District we per-
ceye, declines This is as il should be. Major Gar
land is now without competitor. The Lynchburg
virginan makes an appeal in favor Of Mr.. Garland,
and dsapprov.s the proposed nomination Of Governor
Gilmer.
In Little Tennessee, Col. John W. C. Watson is
the administration candidate against Col. Hopkins.
In the Bedford District Archibald Stuart, (oPp)
is presented against Hon. W. l.. Goggin, (Adm)
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CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The following gentlemen, all sterling Repub-
lcans, have been reelected Representatives in
Congress from the State Of Connecticut by in
creased majorties, viz.
JOSEPH TRuMBuLL, THos. B. OSBORNE
WIN. w. BoARDMAN, TRUMAN SMITH,
THos. W. WILLIAMS, JOHN H. BRocKwAY.
NATURALIZATION OF VOTES FOR GOV
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OLD FASHIONED REPUBLICANIsM.

OLD FHoIiIUSED NET
We publish to-day the Inaugural Addresses
Of Presidents JEFFERSON and TYLER. Both
Virginians The administration of the first was
tried and approved. The Inaugural Of the last
is in the same spirit Of true Republicanism--the
only faith upon which this government can be
safely administered. Guiding his feet by !" the
light Of the ever glorious example" of Jefferson
and Madison, Mr. Tyler's administration will be
successful.
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ERNOR.
26,O7s 2O,45s

So w. w. ELLswoRTH has been reelected
Governor OF the State Of Connecticut by great
" increased majority OF votes.
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We regret to learn, from the Philadelphia North
American, that Mr. SouTHARD President pro fem. OF
the u s. Senate, taken i'll after he started rom
his residence for Washington. He left his home i'm
medatey upon the reception Of the news of the death
Of the President, but compelled to stop at Ircn
ton.
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OFFICERS OF THE CUSTOMS.

OFFICERS OF THE CUSTOMS.
COLLECTORS.
JAMES PERRINE, Mobile, Alabama, in the place
of John B. Hogan.
EDWARD Books, Detroit, Michigan, in the
place Of John Mcdonnell.
JONATHAN ROBERTS, Philadelphia. in the
place Of Calvin Blythe.
SURVEYOR.
J. WASHINGTON TYSON, Philadelphia, vice
George w. Ritter.
NAVAL OFFICER.
bella BADGER, Philadelphia, vice John Horn.
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PRESIDENT TYLER is ffty-one years OF age.
In our last paper we marked his age three or
four years too high. He is therefore younger
than the late President Van Buren,, and indeed
the Youngest President we have ever had
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CoMMIssARy GENERALS OFFICE,
nL.Ill-L. c.. not ~

AooPyJ
CoMMIssARY GENERALS OFFICE,
Philadelphia, Sept. 2Sth, 1888.
Gentemen--I have received your printed letter of
the 2st instant, addressed to Commssary Gene
raj, in which you state that you ga Committee Of
Finance receive such contributions are necessary
to defray the expenses of the general elections &C."
A similar, though oral, application has been made
to me by other gentlemen
Being in the military service Of the country, have
deemed proper to interfere in the peaceable diff
ferences among citizens in then exercise of the rights
of suffrage in cecng, being elected to civil offices
of the general and local governments and while en-
joy my own opinions, and exercise my individual
rights, have always considered it competent for
others freely to do the same without the aid of funds
from public officers, institutions to give influence to
any sect orparty.
am, gentlemen,
Very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
(signed) G. IRVINE,
Commissary General.
To Messrs. VIM. Persol, President Robert Ray, Jos.
A. Dean, Jacob Lewis, and E. A. Pcnniman,
Committee of Finance, &C., Spring Garden.
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ARcTuRUs, a journal Of Books and opinion, FOL
April, has been received Iii published monthly BY
B. g. Trevett, New York.
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"Corse de Leon, or the Bngsnd," is the title Of a
Romance by q. p. r. James just published by the
Harpers'. II is written in James best style. For
sale at Taylor's
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KESTucKY.-The Governor of Kentucky, in con-
ormity to law has appointed the 4th Monday in April
current, and the two succeeding days. the time for
holding elections for Representatives in the 9Th Con-
gross.
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We have received from J. d. Clark, Esq., of Har-
risturg the fifth annual report Of Prof Rogers on the
Geological Exploration Of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvania.
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he LhIE IHA ON UFFICEriOLDEHS
We have often had occasion to refer to the
contributions and taxations of public officers to
support the party elections of the late admins
tration of Mr.. Van Buren,.
A friend who had obtained copies of the Off
cial correspondence of an old and distinguished
officer Of the staff of the army, with loco. foco
committees, allows US to publish the following
letters. The amount Of the tax required is not
stated in this case, but we understand about S
per cent per year has been the annual contrbu-
ton for the last few years. Had the tone and
character of Gen. Irvines letter been common
among the public officers ofthe General Govern
ment we should have been spared many morti-
flying embarrassments.
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The Madisonian, hereafter, until the opening OF
Congress, will be published semi weekly, wiz on
Tuesdays and Fridays
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(Copy.l
SPRING GARDEN. September 81

SPRINo GARDEN September 2lst, 1898.
Sir-The undersigned Committee of Finance,
appointed by the Committee of Superntendencs ofthe
District Of Spring Garden, authorized to receive
such contributions are necessary to deray the ex-
penses Of the general election.
The contest is rapidly approaching, and the Demo-
cratic party must be organized thoroughly meet the
emergency funds requisite to complete that orga-
nzaton which will be applied to the success OF
the party.
(Signed0 VIM. PEIRSOL, President,
ROBERT RAY,
JOSEPH A. DEAN,
JACOB LEWIS,
E. A. PENNIMAN
CALENDER IRVINE, Esq, Commissary General.
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Mr.. Van Buren's call was made in the spring Of
37, and Congress was convened the first Monday in
September Of the year President Harrison, on
the nth of March, is4l called Congress together on
the last Monday in May, l64I
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EXTRA SESSIONS OF CONGRESS.
Congress has been called together extraordinary
occasions nineteen times since the formation Of the
Government ma follows:
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRsIDEN

WASHINGTON, April Is, ls4l.
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THE LATE TAX ON oFFIcEHoLDERs.

bella BADGER, Philadelphia, vice John Horn
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-04-06

CsrQeittID IsrUptsc, The opposition pres. With that
it,ls ,oul.d sanbe. studied unsoe,-
80 eontsct '~.log Themselves s,. more blast
ts oa trumpet 81 straros anes because OF the ap
e~oyp,oS Thousand dollars made by the Congress
fsf aft,hins III. Posdeus House The plain state Of the
i ThAtsty thousand dollars has been appropriated
f.s pu pose 1889 3D. That when the pres
Meet possession Of the House there little furniture IN
a. add that there Described and defsoed and
spp<,ng he collection Of old cat Of furniture tcraped
sesehsr the houses and garrett and replaced
10 hepe Of guug people belief that Oges vouchers were
hse ard that Martha Van Barren actually Kept castle with
sseh dIpdaod Trash not hstsndng the average expenditure
Of fee ou,and dollars month during the previous year for
gwen tot the strange absence of the articles pur-
daring the year 1889 That the house needs replenishng
hos denod-;ha 90 Thousand dollar, has within few
oa,h' ben expended for the purpose cannot be denedand
shst better ought be found show for this eIpen
iste than promise collection Of broken bottom chairs
ofs out carpets, unhngcd bureaus ard faded
window dare not be denied So much for nto,ss,
Of epsnsbng the Presidents House; and these crcumstsn
Gee believed 10 be correct Iany reconcile them
and dsdsc. the that there has been foul play h,
10 welcome TO that consolation.
With efpeci TO siraNsgsnoe 10 the selection and price o
abe articles 'equr,d OF which the begging ,culous po
,on Of ,bc opposition pes, laborhg produce poca
espts~e ~itake The liberty Of RECALLING them with few
tr,s,s from the collection compiled by MIR Oge Don't
pale flint ., tho enon # this formidable
yoor cause bot reooect each sustained by pte
eills, a, presented in Congress by Mr. O.e.