The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-01
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Legislature Of Illinois one Incorporating the city Of
Nauvooi another, great university, and third a
Nauvoo Military Legion. They do not intend TO be
driven out of Illinois, as they from Missouri.
They have commenced operations under their city
charter. Dr. bennett, Quarter Master General Of
Illinois, through the appointment of Governor Carin,
being their Mayor
Tariff upon Butter and Lard--The House of As
semby in Nova Scotia have passed bill imposing an
additional duty of two cents per pound upon foreign
butter and lard imported into the Province
There 206 disiilleries in the State Of New York,
which annually produce 27lo,llO gallons of liquor.
COL johnson, it is rumored, will be a candidate for
the House of Representatives, from Kentucky.
The Fayetteville Observer states that the bad debts
due to the Bank Of the State of Alabama and It's
branches, are officially reported by committee Of the
Legislature to amount to the very enormous sum Of
$5,640,76i 59l
Lead in b,0a and Wiskonsan-Dr. Owen, who
appointed by the Government of the United States
to explore the mineral regions Of Iowa and Wiskon-
san Territories states that they produce as much
lead as the whole Of Europe, Great Britain excepted
and are capable of yielding as much as all Europe
Great Britain included,
A serious election riot-It is reported in Mon
treal paper that at the election in Berther county
Lower Canada large body of French Canadians
attacked about forty lrshmen. One Canadian was
said to be killed and five six of the Irshmen are
also reported dead or dangerously wounded.
Isaac Hill, perceive, is no longer Receiver Ge-
neral at Boston. We heartily rejoiced that Gen
Harrison has found man who can afford for So 500
per annum to devote his services the duties of the
office. Gov. Hill seemed to be aware that the bust
ness would 60 on better without than with his aid
for he seldom therein H. Salesman
20, Polly, said her most gracious Majesty, ad-
dressing the favorite parrot Il was SO alarmed when
Albert fell into the water, you don't know In.
deed returned the sagacous bird, Il thought il was
no attribute of queens or kings to be alarmedr
A Hlr.--We find the following in New Orleans
paper talking match lately came off in that place,
for five hundred dollars aside
II continued for thirteen hours--the rivals being
Frenchman and Kentuckian.
The bystanders and judges all talked to sleep
and when they walked up in the morning, they found
the Frenchman dead, and the Kentuckian whispering
in his ear"
Mr.. Yam Buren's House.--The future residence
of Mr.. Van Buren, is be at Undertook in the old
mansion of the late Judge VIM. P. Van Ness. 1t is
stated to be retired but very pleasant situation,
standing upon the old post road, about two miles from
the village in The direction of Hudson. The edifce
is of convenient size, and has been thoroughly re-
paired for its and distinguished occupant.--N Y.
Express.
Cayenne Pepper Sao Dust,--The St. Louis Bull
etin, Of the 4th instant, says: gentleman Of this
city, yesterday, brought bottle containing guam
ty of bay rood sap dust, which he had bought for
Cayenne pepper. The dust is the color of
real Cayenne, that the best of judges would be de-
ceived. To render the deception still certain, a
small sprinklng Of Cayenne is found upon the top Of
tho cnnr,ars-t Tb;- h-..-- -.o-Je-, -nnin,ecs and
wooden hams ''all hollow" Dealers in Cayenne
pepper will do well to xamine little before they pur
chase.
The Orange Trees Of Florida.-Thc st. Angus
tine News of late date says; Notwithstanding the
severe cold Of the past winter have fair prospect
of abundant fiutnext fall Those trees, which from
age and hardhood escaped unscathed are covered
with blossoms, promising yield that in measure
will compensate for the labor and attention bestowed
upon them"
The latest advices from Mexico indicate the general
state of affairs in that republic to be in any but pros
porous state Efforts, however, are making TO raise
sufficient rams to enable the government to sustain
itself General Arsta has addressed formal petition
to the National Congress protesting ag,insthe annul
ment Of the law allowing the introduction Of contra
ba nd goods through the port of Matamoras.
The Richmond Star states, on the authority of pri-
vae advices that John w. Stevens, assistant post
master at Abingdon in that State had been detected
in pIunderng the post office at that place. He was
caught with letters in his sleeve which contained
money, and it is supposed he has operated pretty
largely in that way The accused had hitherto borne
good character.
The N. Y. Express of Saturday says: eek Presi-
dent Van Buren,, Mr. Forsyth, and part of the mem
bers of the Common Council, visited the Park Thea
ire last evening The Eek President was respectfully
received by numerous and highly intelligent audi
dience Two boxes assigned to the vsiters,
over which was placed portrait Of Mr. Van Buren,,
surrounded with flags and fesoons.
A Murder and Suicide On board the ] Cunord ar
rived yesterday from Liverpool ARRAY occurred be-
tween two ofthe sailors in which gave another a
fatal stab The survivor Immediately cssayed to
plunge overheard but prevented by orders Of the
Captain, and il was supposed he was secured This
proved not to be the fact, for the determined man
shortly seen to ascend the mast then run out up
the main yard and thence plunged into the river
and not afterwards secn--N. O. Bulletin.
Mr. Prentiss, Of Mississippi, declines public en-
ployment.
Mr.. ex-Spcaker Hunter has at length determined
to be a candidate for Congress.