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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1841-12-17

upon the hill, more than half mile of What cruel
tyrants those little lords have been in old feudal
times, when they were the absolute masters o the
land, and the defenceess people their slaves
Before quitting Baden, went with French gen
teman Of my acquaintance, whose future plans were
nearly the same as my own, and with whom was
very glad TO form travelling copartnership For the
sake of his company, especially because he spoke
little German. and capital hand at making hi.
way in strange land consented 10 proong my stay
in Germany; otherwise ! should have returned 10
Paris before the end Of September After two days
spent amid the gaietes Of Baden Baden, we set out
for Mannheim and Heidelberg. But as have already
extended this letter 10 great length, must close my
itinerary for the present.
On my return, found the papers full Of news from
America, interesting enough and some OF IL disagree
ably The dissolution of the Cabinet, with Mi,
Ewings harsh letter the quarrels and fights in Con-
gress, the final death of the U. s. Bank, and he
Lynch-law execution on the Mississippi,-al these
things found publ shed and commented upon 10 tie
papers, in no very mild complimentary terms, as
you may well suppose. They denounce Us as a dc.
norazed race, almost lawless, and torn by anarchy
and dssension; and the dissolution of the Union is
proclaimed probable, nay inevitable, and at no very
distant period. In the meantime their riots and
revos and attempts at assassination Of the King and
Prince, their arrest and imprisonment of newspaper
editors, and the hundred other evils of the present
condition of their country, all these TO be for
gotten in the general cutlery against But the
fruitful source of denunciaton is The tariff which
has touched very tender They ridicule il as
stupid, in financial point of view, tending to sup
press foreign trade and diminish the revenue
they deny, however, that it will diminish the
sumption of French productions in the United States,
for contraband trade will be opened through Cana
d. which will supply the market easily that moth
ing will enter through our own ports they protest
against it a violation of the treaty Of 1881 which
exempted French wines from duties beyond xed
ratio. They are devsing means Of revenge repri-
sails, but the difficulty seems TO be- TO find some
means which will njure without rebounding upon
themselves The official paper of to-day says that the
government have the matter in hand, that may
shortly pecl harsh retaliation The law seems
10 at least mpoliti, regards France, for
tany ought not, at the present juncture risk the
loss Of her goodwill
L. S. j., Jr
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TNO THE PUBLIC.-REMOV VAIN WHIT
i NEY & GRIFFIN having been driven fror

TNO THE PUBLIC.-REMOVAL
i NEY & GRIFFIN, having been driven from
their former business location would inform their Gus
toners and the Public that they have bought out the
estab shment of Mr.. J. B, Ford, sign of the large
Golden Boot, leary opposite Browns Hotel, where
they may be found all times ready TO serve those
who may favor them with call They have on hand
a very extensive assortment Of Boots and Shoes Of
almost every description, which they here pledge them
selves sell much below their former reduced prices
which will they think, make it object well worthy
the attention of all all those who wish TO save money
in these times Of exigency.
In the purchase of Mr.. Ford's stock there is guam
ity of various kinds of shoes which rather out of
the present fashion, which will be sold at from 80 TO
IS cents per pair. Those who very particular
to shape will find great bargains in these shoes.
Our stock consists in part, Of the following articles
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TREEMEN'S VlGILANT TOTAL ABSTI-
u NENCE SOClETY.-Ths Society will hold
meeting this evening at the Masonic Hail. corner Of
Al street and Louisiana Avenue No meeting will
be held at the Medical Colege,his being their regu
lar meeting, in consequence Of the above arrange
ment. Members Of Congress, strangers visiting the
city, and the public generally are invited to attend.
The room is neat, and will be made comfortable; none
need therefore stay at home on that account.
n. b. Several members of Congress have been in
vted to address the meeting
Us CLAGETT,
Dec. II, lS4l. Secretary
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have felt to be my duty place the alternative fairly
and fully before the country An efficient Navy can
not be built and supported without very great EXPENSE
but this expense is more than repaid in time OF
peace, by the services which such Navy render
In war, will be worth TO all the value which we
place on the safety Of exposed seacoast on the Sc
curly Of millions Of cur people, and on the welesrned
qlory of our naval flag is enough that necessity
for this expenditure can be shown the amount OF 1t
win be secondary consideration with people who
truly love their country and properly value lis nstltu-
tons.
All which is respectfully submitted.
A. p. UPSHUR.
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OAK PILES

OAK PILES
w ANTED, for the repairs oilhe Potomac Bridge,
w the following white oak Piles, viz.
81 pieces, "a feet long.
II pieces, 80 feet long.
los pieces, AZ feet long,
SO pieces, A feet long
252 total
All to he hattenea or hewn on two sides to IL, fe
inches thick each end and perfectly straight
eiverable before the first day of April next
Proposals will he received until the 10th day OF Ja
mary next, by the subscriber, at Georgetown, ID. {
WIN TRUMBULL
MAJOR Typographical Engineers,
dec l4-dlw&eo dll0Jan
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r AW NOTICE-JAM A. rBERTHELOT
IL & JAMES L. ARCHER, having associated
themselves in the practice of the Law, under the firm
of BERTHELoT & ARCHER, will attend regularly 1.-The
several Courts of the Middle and Apalachicola Dis
tricts and also the Court Of Appeals at Tallahassee
FResidence-T tallahassee, Middle Florida
JAMES A. Der THELOT,
JAMES L. ARCHER
Dec II At
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Gentlenens' fine Dress Boots
Do Pump sole do
Do Cork sole do
Do Water. proof Double sole do
Do Common Pegged do
Do Pump Sole Pegged do
Do fine Dress Bootees
Do do Double sole do
Do do Single sole do
Do Common Double do
DO Gumelasuc Oyer'enoss, with feather
soes, new article
DO Plain and figured India rubber Shoes
Do India rubber Shoes
Boys fine and Dress Boots
Do do Double sole do
DO coarse Waterproof DO
Do fine Dress Rootees and Pumps
Do common do
Ladies black and colored Cater Boots
Do white and black Satin Slippers
DO black and colored Morocco do
DO high and low do Walking
Shoes
Do high and low Leather Whalking
Shoes
DO plain and fur bound Rubber Shoes
with leather soles
Misses a. and chlldren's Leather and Morocco Boots
Do high and low Walking Shoes
Do black and coored Morocco
Slippers
Do India rubber Over shoes
Do do do fur bound and
plain, with leather soles
With general assortment of leather shoes OF every
description for Servants, Men, Women, and Chill
dren which will be sold at the lowest prices possible
for the cash.
Our object is TO sell for cash and we hereby de-
clare that establishment whatever undersell u.s.
as our goods purchased at headquarters.
We also manufacture every article in the line Of
profession Having the best materials the coun-
try affords, and our workmen being unsurpassed,
hesitate not in saying that those who favor with
their orders may depend having articles inferior
none in this or In any other country.
Also, pieces India Rubber Cloth on hand, and
4 wide for carriage makers use, which will be sold
low w WHITNEY,
dec l7--3t w. T GRIFFIN
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DiFn.

On Thursday morning the 18th instant, Mrs.
EMILY FAVlER, wife of Mr.. A. Favier, of this
city, aged about 32 years. The friends and acquan
tances invited to attend her funeral on TO morrow,
Saturday. at IL o'clock, M.
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reward Of two thousand dollars is offered BY the
Banks of Philadelphia for the arrest Of Maurice
Pitcher
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04
COL. BENTONS LETTER.

nFThe following letter was written by Col
BGNToN, in answer TO an invitation to attend a
Mass Convention, held at Kingston, New
York. We are satisfied that every Democrat
will be more than pleased, ,afer giving ii a cara
full perusal-which all are requested TO do:
Washington City, Sept. 24th, IS41
Gentlemen: | make you many. thanks for
your kind invitation to attend The Democratic
Mass Convention at Kingston, New York,
on the 7lh proxmo, bu, the rule which | have
long followed not 10 attend political meetings.
out of my own State. would prevent me from
attending even il my speedy departure for the
ives, did not render i! impossible.
You are pleased, among other kind EXPRESS
sions, to give me credit for firmness in breast
ing the storms ofpoIilcal adversely; and while
acknowledge my senslbili'y TO the compli-
ment, permit me TO extend i, to the grea. body
of the American Democracy, who now, as
always heretofore, seem to have taken for their
motto the Roman maxim, neUer to despair of
the Republic. If there was reason for giving
way TO despair, and beginning 10 doubt the
capacity oflhs people for sef-govsrnment, it
was just one year ago, when the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency-aDd that candi
date such man as Martin Van Baren--was
beaten and doubtly beaten, by a cong lomera-
ton of heterogeneous masses, ,cemened by no
principle, united on no measures, stating no
objects, but camoring Tor Change like fckle
Alhenlaus, and pushed on by the application Of
means which every friend 10 the dignity Of
man, to the preservation of Republican gov-
eminent must look back upon with sorrow and
regret. That such man representing such
a causs-assailed by such means'-should have
been SO badly beaten, was indeed
cause Of alarm to many, and epongh to
dishearien all who did not confde in public
virtue and intelligence, and in. the redeemiOg
| virtues of the sober second thought Of the
people, But our Democracy did not despair
they took courage from defeat-breasted
the storm-graPpIed the foe again;aud before
the moon has twelve times filled her horne,
the tide OF battle is turned-the foeman fly
and Democracy is herself fagain. 4.14
The Extra Session.; which was called for
| the purpose Of consolidating Federalism, and
crushing Democracy, has ended in the route
ofits authors, and in the triumph of its intend
| ed victims. Never did the end more disap-
point the beginning than in the case ofthis
short session. In three months the position
ofparties ia reversed; the victors vanqulshet
the vanquished VictOrs.
| The simmer has been evenfll. Large
| deeds have been done. Events have tsker
their course; and heuceforlh the march Of De-
moCracy will be onward, triumphant and glO'
Tious. -
Federal whiggery has had its roign. An hui
| dted days IL feianet IN The halls of Ieoislai,op
and riotcd in the abuse ofPower 10 expiallOr
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04
THE CONTRAST.

1t was q cold mofnlDg-snow was on the
ground, and many sleiehs were gliding rapid
lY over it's crusted surface. A dashing equip
page was driven TO the centre of CONNER
cia square, and lis thickly cloaked occupant
stepped upon the pavement. A poor woman
with shiverng child stood before him.
p "Good cir, my child is starYing-give me
. a shilling TO buy bread"
q He looked sterny upon her, and and her up,
turned eyes dropped at the fierce look, while
she Involuntary pressed the infant closer 10
her breast. fA'' 4.''' .j
"Womanl 60 to the aims house; have
nothing for you'll 81"
The denial, and harshness Of the tone in
which the words were spoken, sunk deep into
her heart, disquieting her more than the rePul-
sive expression Of his fealures.-She sigoed
and said TO her Child, "God take compassion
on thee, for the heart of This man does not feel
for theep and her sobs and waiIing expressed
the bitterness Of the mothers sorrow.
He passed on.
The horses were ohamping on the bright
bits, and throwing up their sleek and arching
necks, as if delighted with the changing sound
Of the bells 90 profuSely strung around them.
A bOy'of ten or eleven years Of age was gazing
with the eagerness Of juvenile curiosity, won.
der and delight, upon the splendid vehicle, and
the noble horses: Although on his way 10
school, he had turned aside for few moments
and in his open and pleased countenance was
written the expectation Of the joy which he
. would experience, when, at some future day,
he might sit behind such animals, and be
whiIled along The smooth road e'
While his eyes were thus occupied. and his
feelings were thus swelling up like The waters
in 40 ,oyerhowing spring, his ears heard the
low and piieous request Of the INDECENT peii.
!, toner; and the cOarseDess and brutality Of the
rich man 70 whom il was addressed, checked
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04
AFRICAN LEGEND,

II ia believed that in the beginning of the world God
having created three white ard three black men, with
an equal number of women of each color resolved in
order thatthey might be left without complaint, 10 al
low them to fix their own destiny, by giving them The
choice Of good and evil. large box calabash was
n consequence, laid on the ground, together with seal
Cd paper or letter. The black had the first choice
who took the calabash expecting that it contained all
that was desirabe but upon opening ii, they found
~ piece Of gOld iron, and several other metals,
nfwh,ch they did not know the use. The white men
opened the paper letter and told them every thing.
All this is supposed to have taken place in Africa in
which country, it is believed, God left The blacks, with
the chuice which their avarice had prompted them to
make, under the ofinerior subordinate delies
but conducted the whites to the waterside, where he
nunicated with them every night and taught them
to build small vessel which carried them to another
country, from whence after long period they return
ed with various kinds of merchandise to barter with the
blacks whose perverse choice ofgod in preference to
the knowledge of letters had doomed them to inferior.
itv
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04

HINDoo Wrr "A Hindoo woman having
heen summoned TO give evidence before the
court Of judlcature in Calcutta, deposed that
such circumstance happened IN her presence
The judge asked where It happened: she re-
uIed, N the veranao Of su:h house. 'Pray,
my Oh woman SAID the judge, 'how many
pillars are there in that vcrahdah! The wc-
man, not percevng the trap that was laid Tor
her, said, i!hout mn;h consideration, that
the rerandah was supported by four pillars.
The counsel for the opposite party lmmedlate-
ly offered to prove that the verandah con'ain-
ed five pillars, and that, consequently. no cred
it could be gwen 10 her evide zee. The wom-
an, perceiviag her error, addressed the judge
and said, "My lord, your lordshIp has for ma
ny years presided in this court. and every day
that you come here, ascend flight of stairs:
may beg 10 know how many steps these
stairs consists OH The judge confessed he
did not know. Then replied she, "lf your
lordship canno. tell the number OF steps you
ascend daily 10 the seat Of fjustice, it cannot be
astonishing that should forget the number Of
pillars in balcony. which never entered
half-a a-dozen times in my lle." The Judge
was much pleased with the woman's wit, and
decided in favor Of her party.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04

village in the south ofEngland is one oflhe love-
est sights in naturei and is what it seems the very
ueslling place fpoetry love and happiness 1t gilt
ters with its white washed cottages aud garden wals
among the green trees mid which it is embowered like
the golden fruits ofSpun, ,peepng from ben cath the rich
foiuge that does but partially conceal them. ITS mead
ows its stream its ,apernS church spire; its hedge
rows its lanes of sweebriar and wild Its laces
with their clustering essamne and honey suckej its gar
dens, with their beehives; its orchards, with their ODER
ferrous blossoms; and above ALL its simple yet cheerful
inhabitants, Ignorant Of the great world and unwilling
to have their ignorance enlightened all combine to rem
der village in the south efEngland the most delightful
spot in the universe How sweet to retire from the
world to such ahaven of reposo and there to cultivate
only the purer affections Of ones nature, and keep the
soul divided. by rainbow zone, from the grosser at
piosphere ofcommon existence. There are many little
paradises of the kind speak Of and should be con.
tented with any one Of themi although, if had my
choice, should perhaps fix upon Woodburn in prefers
ence to all therest My prediction is the more sngu-
lar, all my associations connected with the recol-
lection Of that village are Of peculiarly melancholy
cast Even there the spoiler sorrow, had found ar'en
trance: and his victims were not unknown to me. l
will endeayor to eca their story; it is simple one but
it suits swell the mournhl temper Of my mind and
shall therefore avail mysefofths opportunity to norratc
il. F&s
Let me paint her as ] first saw her. 1t was in her
cottage garden bright summer morning, when the
dew was still sparkling on the flowers. She stood
wrapped in delightful reYerie with her eyes fixed
two young rose ebusleS IknewnOt then that she was
my old friends only dhuSh,Or yet stopped Invouna-
ry to gaze upon hex had never before seen aught SO
beautiful. and that without the shadow of preence
lcannot describe features, but their combined eff
feet was Irresistible. There was world Of expression
-an uNfathomable depth Oftesling, in her dark blue
eye saw atear start into but the thought that cal,
led itur wasmefsV transient, for smile gathered up,
Y onhsrlips immeda;ef Afterwards, and chased away
wfin light the little habingsr ofsonDw. Atfhat mo
ment the gaiswestIirown open and 4 youth entered.
Z he yashsfloSsr. haawilas glance. A dseps,
A. a a1I . 4.
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the current Of his Joyous emotions. Scarcely
were the words uttered before he was burrying
of, and ere the meanings Of the woman. had
ceased, he was running back from shOP+dis'
taDt but few yards.
"Aere poor woman, take this bread and feed
your child"
The sobbings were exchanged TO, a scream
Of surprised delight; the bread was quickly
seized and portion of it given to the child,
who, almost famlsbed, and stffened with cold,
could with difficulty receive the prOffered sus-
tenance. The boy stOod until the child COM
menced 10 eat, and the mother whose attention
and persuasive accents had been employed in
various methods to impart warmth, and 10 in-
duce it to eat, looked up, while a CLEAN Of
satisfaction at the result Of her trial, and of
thaukfuness for the timely relief, broke over
her anxious and saddened couGtenance "God
bless you little sir" said she, ''and if you
have mother may she be long preserved 10
| you!"
The blood rose 10 his cheeks. and The glow
| spread over his forehead; his throat seemed
as filled with something. whlch, rising, almost
induced choking; tears rushed to his eyes;
and With mingled feelings off pity and gadnsss,
he ran on 10 The school house. Genuine char
ily! thou hast the uniform light and heat the
| sun!
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Frnm the Albany Argus.
NJ A COME BCDnN

Frnm the Albany Argus.
LAY OF A GONE COON.
AIR-Some love to roam.
Some struggle on, with their cider gone,
And hope better times to see,
But coon skin shroud far from the crowd,
And hole in tho ground for me.
Corned wings no more, on the cabin floor, :
Slip up in the pow wow reel,
While the loud out>cry of Tip and Ty'
Wings toe and staggering heel.
Oil no m1re when blue, will "Tyler toe
Be magical words of cheeE
He has mirnicked Van-is an honest man a.
And his name hate to hear
Now scourgej by rods, the 'coons in squads,
From the public corn crib sneak
For T'y forgets the enormous debts
Ho owes to the Badger clique.
Some nger still like rats inc mill.
Though the fire alnrnl is .ondi
Bni sleep profound, for me in the ground
q Wrapped up in coon skin shroud. BiLG
"Thr coon is dead. "-llartiorl Tunes.
Who killed that conn1
81, s,ys John Tyler -
with s,sam from my boiler,
I scalded the coonI"
Who saw il dcl
IL, says one Wise
al helped close It's eyes,
And saw it de-"
New Haven Register.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04

OBEY ORDERS A brave veteran officer rec6n-
noiterng a battery which was considered impsnetrabe
and which it necessary to Storm laconically
swered the engineers, who were dissuading him from
the attempt Gentlemen, you muY think what you please;
all know is that the American flag must be hoised
the parts to morrow morning, for have the orders
IN my rocket,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04
FLORENCE WILLEsDEN:
A TALE OF REAL LIFE.

'Tis a common tale,
An ordinary sorrow of mans life;
A tale Of silent suffering, hardly clothed
In bodily form. .......
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-11-04
EplTAPH.

Here lies lawyer and On honest man; /.
Heaven works awoaderioru us nov and then,