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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
"MR. BADGER AT HOME. .

The above is the heading Of an article which
we find in the Intelligencer Of the 23d (and we
saw il also in the Richmond Whig,) copied
from the Raleigh Register. The article gives
the proceedings at dinner rendered to the Err
Secretary, and that retired individuals speech
on the occasion.
OF all the Err Secretaries that were dictated
out Of Office by the Great Moloch, we have
hitherto regarded Mr.. Badger as the least cu-
pable From his frequent expressions of indif
ference for Office. and apparent mildness and
moderation in his bearing after his resignation,
we were led TO believe that he had wisely re-
solved TO bury his error with himself in peace
full oblivion. But from the tone of his recent
outbreak, as exhibited by the violent remarks in
his speech quoted by the Intelligencer, it is evil
dent that the cravings of self-reproach have
goaded him to frenzy, and that his political life
will probably end in convulsion. Hear him.
Denouncing the Presidents conduct, he says
1t left in my judgment no alternative but imme-
diate resignation unless had been miserable syeo-
phant willing to retain office, under whatever circum-
stances Of degradation for the sake of its emouments
and power"
The other Ex-Secretaries said as much at first,
but nobody regarded them, save the few presses
that were compelled TO respond as they were
ordered and the Manifesto club. And yet
those same presses. and that same club with
one or two exceptions, applauded the honest
Secretdrytha did not resign.
After all, il is not surprising that Mr.. Badger
cannot rest in peace. The honors he affected
to despise, and which he has lost by his own
error, have suddenly assumed a greater value in
his estimation. We sincerely believe that he
inwardly repents his error, while he vents his
fury outwardly. And such is doubtless the
precise condition Of that portion Of the Wing
party which sympathises with him heartily
These ultra Wings are expiring from wounds
inflicted on themselves. Those upon whom
they endeavored TO fix their fangs, being beyond
their reach the deadly poison fell upon them
selves. They may lash their sides in reck-
less fury for awhile, but their fate is inevi-
table. No man will mourn over them. The
country will prosper when they are heard Of no
more.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

early a. l7l6 but II was virtually subverted in
1888 Il was again instituted by Mr. Pitt in l7S6i
and singular as Il may appear il was for aenglh-
ened period supposed, that BY means Of the hgerde
main operation Of compound interest," the public debt
might be reduced by borrowing money to pay it off,
DR.. Hamilton, Of Aberdeen, has the merit Of having
dssIpated this extraordinary deluson, the grossest
certainly, by which any civilized nation suffered
itself TO be imposed upon
lie showed that the excess OF revenue over expen-
ditnre Is the only real sinking fund.- only means
BY which any portion Of the public deb, had ever
been, or ever could be- paid off and that all sinking
funds operating al compound interest, or otherwise,
excepting in as far they happened TO be founded on
this principle, were mere quackery and delusion.
In fact, upon examining into the matter, it was
found that the public debt would have been decidedly
less had the sinking fund have been heard Of
After such an exposition, the existence Of the sinking
fund was impossible; and having undergone various
notifications, was finally abolished by the 10 Geo.
~ cap ~, which enacts that the sum thenceforth
applicable To the reduction Of the public debt shall
sst OF the surplus beyond the erpendi-
turs. 10 1882, the surplus amounted TO f6l4, 1853,
l6s. Sd.
How can England ever pay her national debt Of
about ga 900 600 OOO four thousand million dollars,
ereept by REvoLUTIoN3
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

Gated, and teach the remedy by which the cure
may be most speedily effected. If the evils
often so loudly complained Of were treated in
this spirit Of honest determination TO work their
remedy without regard TO the sources from
which they emanated, some hope might be en-
teriained OF a correction Of them being effected,
SO far at least as their nature will permit; but,
while the discovery or invention Of fault in a
subordinate officer is considered justification Of
reckless vituperation against those above him.
and the zeal which publishes the crime shrinks
from furnishing the proof Of commission, and is
anxious only to expend the effervescence of its
spleen upon the innocent, il may subserve the
purposes Of its own malignity, but will hardly
effect its ostensible object We shall return 10
this subject of reform again.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
EXECUTIVE CLEMENcY.

On Tuesday last, the case Of the persons in
dcted for riot in front of the Presidents House,
on the night of the 18th Of August, was called
the Court that he had received communication
from the PRESIDENT of the United States, sug-
costing to the Attorney to enter, with the con-
sent of the Court, a nolle prosequi in the case.
He adverted to various public considerations
which would have prevented him from proposing
TO the PRESIDENT to exercise, in such a case, the
Executive prerogative in advance Of conviction;
but inasmuch as the PRESIDENT, of his own mo-
ton, had been pleased to make the suggestion
referred to, the Attorney was willing, with the
consent Of the Court, to enter the nolle prosequi
The Court assented; the nolle prosequi was
entered; and the communication from the Pre-
sident was read, and directed to be filed among
the papers in the cause
Mr.. LENox, of Counsel for some Of the riot
ers, then rose, and, in terms honorable to HIM as
an advocate and citizen, expressed the deep
regret of his clients for their improper conduct,
and their sense Of the PRESIDENTS magnanimi-
~ In authorizing, in so graceful manner, the
abandonment of the prosecution.
The Court expressed its qualification at the
remarks which had fallen from the bar, and its
confidence that proceedings so offensive to the
laws, and SO derogatory to the character and in
terests of the metropolis Of the nation, would
never again occur
The following is copy Of the PRESIDENTS
letter:
"WAsHINaToN, Nov. 81, l84l.
Sin: Having understood that prosecution wa.
pending in the Criminal Court ofthe District of Colum
ba against certain persons charged with having been
engaged in riot in August last 10 the disturbance
my family, beg leave TO submit to you the proprety
Of entering, with the consent Of the Court, noH.
proseq'i in the 1t was Of those outbreaks
of popular feeling incident in degree to form
Of Government, and entirely evanescent and harmless
in its character My confidence in the good and
becoming feeling Of the people Of the District leads
believe that there will be danger Of similar
occurrence in future and that therefore those who
have been betrayed into thoughtess proceeding will
not be likely to repeat it.
g Be assured Of my constant regard.
-. TYLER.
Mr., FAnnALL, District Attorney, Washington"
Copy, test; VIM. BRENT, Clerk.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
NATIONAL DEBT OF MERRY ENGLAND

We derive our information on this subject
from the most approved British authorities.
Tue NATIONAL DEBr consists, as every one
knows, Of the sums borrowed u make up the de-
hclencies Of the revenue Il originated during
the wars carried on by, William Ill. against
France. Its contraction was then not a matter
OF choice, but necessity for owing TO the nu-
merous adherents the excited family Of Stuart
had in the country, il would have been mpossi-
BILE 10 have imposed such an amount Of taxes as
would have sufficed to deiray the expenses OF
the war, without infaming the popular discon.
tent to such degree as would have most pro-
badly been subversive Of the new government.
AT first il was usual TO fund the amount Of
stock equal TO the sums borrowed; but since the
reign Of George ii. different practice has OBJ
tanned; and il has been adjudged advisable to
fund generally in stock bearing low rate of
interest, by proportonally increasing its amount.
Thus suppose interest were FIVE per cent,
and that government wished TO borrow in three
per cent stocks in such case they would give
fl66 2-3 of stock for every f100 money paid
into the Exchequer. BY aiordng, in conse-
quence Of the increase of stock greater scope
for speculation, this practice is supposed 10 have
enabled government to borrow on rather lower
terms at the time; but by disabling them from
reducing the interest on such loans al the close
of war, when the rate Of interest uniformly
falls, it has proved most sgnally injurious.
1t is not going loo far to say that blunder costs
the public at this moment Ct, 100000 year.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.

From the numerous commendatory notices Of
the Presidents reply to the citizens of New Kent
county, we cannot resist the temptation to copy
the following from the Hartford Patriot and
Eagle
We publish in another column, letter from Pres-
dent Tyler 10 portion of his friends and cons uent'
in Virginia, The phraseoogy Of this letter is strong
ly marked with the characteristic frankness and indie
pendence Of the President, and parts Of il are
truly eloquent. We never saw a more powerful and
expressive sentence for short one than the follow
ing, which occurs near the close OF the letter The
light reflected from burning eiges has only rendered
the path OF duty more plain Those who think they
can " head" such man. will no doubt have abundant
occasion to alter their minds in due time
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
CoRpoRATioNs-We take the following from tho
Missouri Argus, upon the Subject Of Corporations

"Our Government is one peculiarly of trust pow
ersn There is nofee simple, as the lawyers term IT,
in the Constitution, and power to confer it. All
the privileges therefore, which may be conferred by
the Legislative Department of the State or Federal
Government, are subject to revocation modifcatipn
at any time, when The public good requires IL No
Legislature improvidently corruptly attempt to
bind succeeding Legislature or attempt TO legisate
a curse upon postery. And when corporate fran
chses entrusted to body OF men, they are confer
red with the tsci, vet plain understanding that they
are not placed beyond the reach Of the peoples repre-
senta,ives when the veal ofthe country demand their
repeal One word more. This doctrine tina; the
States are mere Corporations" is in perfect keeping
with the general principles Of the Federal Wings;
who are seeking TO diminish much as possible, the
rights of the people and to place them splendid
central monarchy, denominated "Corporaon Govern.
ment" or Vested Rights"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

yITBATMANS DRAWING PAPERS, &c
w Whatman's Drawing Peptis Of various sizes
Bristol Boards assorted sizes.
Drawing Pencils Sable and CameIs' Hair Brushes.
Rhoads s. Sons superior English Colors, in boIes
Of from 10 four rows
Large boxes Of Coors with complete assortment Of
colors, brushes, pallets, &c. for sale Ivy
WIN F. BAYLY,
Agent for J X. Herrick
Pennsylvania Az, between 18th and 18th sTee's
nov. %.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
Debt Of England.

At the accession Of Queen
Ann, l7O2,
At the accession of George
L., TIA,
AT the accession Of George
H., 1927.
Debt in 1863,
Debt at commencement VI
the American war, ITS,
Debt at the conclusion OF
the American war, l7S4,
Debt at commencement Of
French war, 1893,
Debt Jan. 5, 1877, when
the English and Irish Elk
chequers were consoli-
dated,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

FLoRDA.--We learn from the Charleston Patriot
that skirmsh recently took place between a portion
Of Captain Wsdes troops and party Of Indians
Eight Of The latter killed and fhy-fve captured,
including number Of women and children,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

The TRAiToR. "A. large and respectable meet
ing Of the yeomany Of Scott county Kentucky, Cad
joining Mr. Clayseounly,) the following resolution
was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That in the late elections we behold the
sun Of liberty once more bursting in full splendor upon
the country-the clouds and darkness that for time
obscured hopes serving only TO make its the
more welcome AHhal 10 John Tyieri All hail 10
the Democracy
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
THE QUESTION.

Whonominated John Tyler for Vice Presidenn'
we shall have TO postpone TO day. in consequence of
great press Of other editorial matter and correspondence
But the question will be repeated, ill the Friends q
Mr. CLAY" shall cease 10 "eaH john TYLER 10 oe-
count"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

The Hon. ANDREW STEVENSON and lady arrived
in Washington Monday evening, and have taken
lodgings at Browns Hotel.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

The Hon. C. F. MEscsR, Heretofore member Of
Congress from Virginia just from Europe, is now on
q visit to this city.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

WILD PIGGoNs are swarmng in the woods of the
South. west-the Arkansas Gazette mentions that
friend killed 10 at single shot with muske They
are also 10 immense numbers in the ntig borhood Of
Nashville
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

We hope the new editor Of the Madisonian will re
member that part of his motto which says, set Their,
be in all things eharity"--N o. Bee.
What can the Bee be after2
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ESSENTIAL LET THERE
III UNITY IN sos-EssESrIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARTy.-Augustin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

The Hon. SAMUEL PREsriss, U. s. Senator from
Vermont, has arrived in this city.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25
SINKING FUND OF ENGLAND.

A sinking fund for the extinction OF the public
ebt was established by Sir Robert Wslpols :"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-25

The weather, the last day or two, has been beau,i-
full and mild as May,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19
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BY
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All communications addressed to Inc
Editor, post paid, will be promptly and
strictly attended 10.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19
From ihc augusta Mirror.
THE GRAVE.

I'VE like To SEQ one write cheeriui'y about
Literary Messenger.
WY shroud the grave with thoughts oi gloon''
Wby pail the soul in solemn sorrow
Tb. dead n, rcs,-wc follow soon--
There calmly laid-perhnps Tomorrow.
,T;s bu, the convoca,ion ground,
Where empires pas, have met.
Kingdoms prcsen,-ayc, all are BOUND
Then why feel ,erroror resre"
,T;s silent. true-shalI this give dread
Rejoice thai all the clash ant strife
,rs done. and buried with the dead
And all the panss and gricis IN life
re cheerful. ,ranquilize the SOUL
,T;s the noiselcss wicke, gate TO Heaven,
Or s,sp we take TO mcet,he scroll
Ofimmortali,y-a life for death is gwen
Then clear Thy brow from pensive east
Is, graves cold dream weave there no wfea''
Eo, absen, ones-,hey're gone-they vc past
,rh. ,,ove,-',is but our mortal epilaph'
augusta Ga. W. l. H.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19
From The Peoria (M.l Reais,er.

LYNCHISG ~ OGLE CoUYTY.-Wc
were not aware al the time VIC gave an
account Of this affair, Of the truly iormida-
bic stand the thieves had taken, and the
general terror they had inspired. y cor
respondent Of The Chicago Democrat, Wi
ting from that country, says Society
seems TO be divided into TWO ocasscs-those
who do not; the latter expecting every
night they lay their heads upon their pill
lows. TO be murdered before another sun
rises The thieves had set the laws COM
plciely at defiance. They sent letters 10
several individuals threatening death; they
burnt Longs mills on kiIbuck creek: they
even vent so far as to challenge the whole
community to meet them at Driscol's
Grove TO decide which party were the
stronger by pitched baule-and they
capped the climax ofthcir previous vilIainy
by the deliberate murder Of Mr. Campbell
Here was truly Iamentablc State of
things, and calculated to rouse excitement
TO the highest pitch, The rinslcadcrs we're
taken, and summarly tried and executed.
There may be cases where, through the
iacciency Of the laws themselves, or the
inability Of the local masistracyro enforce
them, community, like an individual, is
thrown back upon the law of self prcserva-
lIon. This may have been such case.
Blu, if the people, numbering probably ten
10 one 10 the thieves, were competent 10 ar
rest and bring them 10 summary trial,
were they not equally competent TO secure
them while awaiting the laws dclay!-
They had no reason to dsirus,t the cs.ab-
ished tribunal. Judge Ford, at the las,
term of The cour, in Oslc country, showed
no disposition to favor rogucs, sevcru! horse
thieves and counterleilers having been
sent 10 the penicntiary, and il would seem
from this that The laws were NOT so COM
pe,ely Inefficient as some suppose Eth (
er this was case where the immiuoDcc
OF The danger rightly placed the popular
aboye the law or il was not.-.
This is asues;ion for the S2urts still 10
try and liE Il Re found that ls;ssiaaGs les
" - CuueeTncu Snouiu DC
held amenable to the full penalty OF the
law. The affirmative OF this question can
only be made DAT by showing that the pco-
pie, acting as posse comisalus 10 md OF
the magistrates, would have been DnahIe
to protect their lives and property. Tho
was not tried, though there
YVES every reason TO believe II would prove
successful. They chose to act indePen-
dcn,ly OF the magistrates, and they must
now answer to the charges OF murder as
best they eau.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19
QUICK, PRESTON, CHANGE !

Only think Of Col. Preston voting 10
save Claws coercing amendment, and The
bill, after hut just previously declaring
acains, the latter. because of It's assump-
ton Of the Branching power. without the
conscn, ofihc States and also. after pub
licly declaring to his constituents, tha,
..he was mol the man for Clay, nor Clay
the man for him.!
lie Que day openly declares agaus, tho
Bill, because it incidentally assumes the
RIGHT TO establish Branches without The
erpress consent of the States, aud then.
perhaps the very next after pirate con-
suitation uiM Mr.. Clay. Uor he. e., de-
clared the amendment the result of Il pri-
ya,e outdoor arrangemcnt,) votes Tor an
amendment actually asserting the right
to cocrce The establishment Of branches,
against the express refusal of the States!
Can any abandonment Of pr'"e'pie sur
mss this 2, If SO. we are utterly AT a loss
to conceive i, and defy the evidence oi Il
stronger instance, cX,an', or possible.
What damning power had MIR. Cia!
over This man of boosted consistency, ,o
cdec, so sudden, fragrant, aud open
change upon him. in that rrirGtc cons"ltd
finn l-Soufh Cdroiinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19

with the PhGnix Bank of New York, has
been fully paid off and discharged, and
that the bonds given for that Debt, aud the
coupons for interest upon State Bonds
which were sold 10 raise funds for the Wes-
tern aud Atlantic Rail Road, have been
taken up by the Presiden, of the Central
Bank, who returned u day or two since
from New York, and are safely deposited
in the Bank
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19
From ths Aunus,a Cous,itutionalis,

The following intelligence, from the
Standard of Union Of yesterday. confirms
The statements we published in ocr last pa
ner from the N.YorkJournalo Of Commerce,
aud Express.
..Wc have the pleasure 10 announce, that
the deb, contracted by the Cenlra! Bank +,
under Governor Gilmcr's administration,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19

The Last Soldier Gone !-Dcparlcd thiS
life at Thompson, Conn. on the l2th ui'.
Mr.. Ezekiel Blackmar, i'll the 99lh year oi
his age. He was Tic sou OF james Black
mar, and born in Gloucester, X. l., III Au-
gust l1l2. Seventy years ago last May.
he enlisted As n private in the troops raised
in the British colonies 10 take the island ol
Cuba, radcr The Earl Of Albcmar!c. aud
Admiral Pocock, in Il regiment cornnand-
cd by Colonel isrcal Putnam. He was IN
Capt. John SpaIdins's Company, OF Plain
field Lieut.. Smith, and Ensign Pcuucl
ilu!chins, of kiIlingly. Gen. Lyman. Of
Springfield or Northampton, was Col. Put
mans superior officer. lie was without
doubt the last surviving soldier. at the ia
king of the Moro Castle, and the oldcs, in
service on the Rolls of King George the
Third. Queen Victoria ought 10 rcmcm'
her him, as the last soldier gone, o; the old
Frcncc war. He sustained through life the
character Of an honest upright citizen, and
retained 10 the last, in great degree, his
bodily aud mental powers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-08-19
From he Southern ChrnnicIc.

Imprisonment Of Bishop Rese.-'ihc De-
lroit Daily Advertiser Publishes tho state.
lnenl Of Bcruardius CGsleili with the fol-
Ing remarks:
In The frs, place, Bishop Resc is not
an American citizen. lie first came 10
this counlryiu 1927, and was stationed