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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-08
T~YPOGRAPnlCAL NOTICE.

In consequence Of The inclcmcnt weather, the
first REGULAR meeting OF the Typographical As.
ISOLATION, WIS postponed until Saturday evening,
the 9h instant, at half past seven o'clock, when II
will bc held IN the Odd Ftllp~'s Hall, (Niu cum
BuIidins,) aud 1t is requested that all Of the profcs.
sion attend. WAL. McDERMOr RI.
RECORDING S,rr.,,,y
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10
THE HECATOMB.

"This hecatomb of victims who were struck dowr
during General Harrison's illness, many of who's.
families turned out in a sort of orphanage or
THE world must have been made in the spirit of heather
mes when sacrifices of unfortunate prisoners by Gus
tom attended the fall of an illusrious chief"-Globe
This passage refers to some half dozen changes
more or less made in all the Departments in the
course of last week-a sad "hecatomb of vic
TINS" indeed, if we contemplate the compare
tive energy, promptitude, and wholesale opera
tons of General Jackson. During the first week
of his first term, Isaac HILL who has lately faller
"victim," brought to General Jackson % o.
3S names-we forget which-of Postmasters II
New Hampshire, every one of which was strick
en- from the Blue Book, at the bidding of thl,
worthy, in one half hour! Not one exception
made, no inquiry instituted, no reason given
but, she is not our man." Another gentleman
from Indiana brought in his pocket list Of 81
names, all Of which shared the same faae, in
like unceremonious way. And so il went through
the land, when "Old Hickory" took the broom
and they have had it pretty much to themseve'
ever since.
"Surey, it "must have been done in the
spirit of heather times, when the sacrifices Of
unfortunate prisoners by custom attended the
|fall," in this case the rise, "of an illustrious
chief"
If the present Administration are ambitious to
rival these examples, there is wide scope before
them, and they must "bear a hand" with an
energy, of which, as yet, we have had but slen.
|der earnest General Jackson took off their
heads by scores, and would have despised the
slow and small work of which the Globe has the
!impudence to complain.
The Globe, we presume, though somewhat
tender for present distresses, falling Immediately
under its eye, has no tears for the "orphans'
made so long ago, and but little commisseration
|ror the defamation of the "Old Chief" 1t is
the lawyers bull that has gored the farmers OK
1t is pleasant, however, to observe, that times
have improved, and that there is more conscience
i'm these days. "Hecatombs of victims" though
there be, they are not so frightful as in former
years. Besides, like the old woman's cells, the
people have got used to being skinned,
Itmay, perhaps, be consoling 10 our friends on
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mics, from Baltimore Annapolis and Washing
ton, all of whom appeared in manner to at
tract the admiration Of the multitude Of behold.
|ers. The single fact that SIX companies were
present from Baltimore, none of which, we be-
ieve, visited the Inauguration, will serve TO show
the depth Of the general feeling. The Balti-
more companies were as follows:
1. General Association Of Officers.
9. Eutaw Infantry. Capt. Keyser Dress
blue.
8. National Guards Capt Freshman. Green
coat and grey pantaloons
A. MARYLAND Cadets. Capt Newman. Dress
blue.
S. First Baltimore Invinclbles. Red coats.
6. Independent Greys. Capt. J. o. Law.
There were also detacAment Of the York
Rifemen, Captain Hay, and of the Washington
Blues, Captain Barnitz, from York, Pennsylva-
mia, and, also the Annapolis Greys.
From the District, we observed several fine
/. The National Light Infantry, Captain
France.
2. The Potomac Dragons, Capt. Mason.
3. Washington Blues, Capt Middleton.
4. Columbia Artillery, Capt Buckingham.
The Division Of United States Light Artllle-
by, from Fort McHenry, Capt. Ringgold, made
IA noble appearance.
We observed also the Districtfr companies
i'm uniform.and banners, and in mourning, with
|pr. Magruder for their marhai, Their appear,
|ance &ss unique and strj, as w subjoin
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

We are authorized to say, that under the pres
sure of the public business, increased by recen
events, as well as by the approach of an Extr;
Session of Congress, the President finds it in
dispensable to make some arrangement for thu
employment of his time. He proposes, there
fore, to see his fellow-citizens, who may wish t.
call on him, from ten to twelve o'clock, every
day in the week, except Sunday.
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the other side to consider, that If offices are
worth having, they have enjoyed ii pretty long
term, and unless they insist on having life Lease,
TO the great scandal of the democratic principle
Of rotation, il is no more than fair to have some
such very moderate changes as are now being
made. Even if they all go out, we are unable
TO see how democratic nation is so much scan
|dalized as it would be if they were all kept In.
We are little inclined just now, TO the principle
of rotation on reasonable scale, especially as
our predecessors have not been altogether lmma-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

MARYLAND BANKs.-Those banks in Maryland
which were liable to penalty of 10 per cent for the
non-payment Of specie on their notes, have been re-
leased from the penalty until the year ls45, by law
which has just passed the Legislature.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

Grdhams Lady's and GentIeman's Magazine
This beautiful monthly produced by the consolidate
of Buron's Magazine and the Cosket, has been hand
ed us by the son Of Mr. Hampton tn agrnt fr Apr
The Lady's Companion for April received from tn
same.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

SPECIAL ELEcToN is to be held in the CarlsI
district Pennsylvania the 4th of May, for repre-
sentative in Congress, to supply the vacancy occa
STONED by the death Of the Hon. William s. Ramsay
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Our readers may be curious to in what terms the
editor of the Richmond Enquirer who treated General
Harrison with cruel injustice while living, speaks of
him now that he is dead:
From the Enquirer Of Tuesday.
DEATH
OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
A new and extraordinary event has come to darken
the annals Of country The struggle is over and
William Henry Harrison. in the 6th wear Of his aoe
sleeps with his fathers Although this venerable man
the President Of the United States by great majority
was not our choice yet we respect him for his military
|servces-we respect him for hS love of country-we
esteem him for his kind heart and his social qualities
His sudden loss upon the nation as an event
full of regret full Of profound themes for moralizng
upon the instability of all human fortunes and the
|worthlessness of the objects of human ambition A.
$50 often quoted from Burke it shows us swhat shadow
1--WE are, and what shadows we pursue" But lively.
months ago, suppose had been predicted amidst the
contests of an excited campaign, 'this man will be
elected to one of the highest offices in the world and
I'm one short month after his Inauguration he will be
gathered unto his fathers"-what heart would not
have shrunk within ITSELF at the idea of passing so
rapidly from private life to the Presidential chair and
from that eminent station to the silent tomb In honor
oi tne Shei magistrate OF our common country, thus
elevated by the voice of the people, and thus suddenly
struck down in the nSdst of his sympathizng country
men, we have shrouded our columns in mourning
IL is indeed, sudden, most unexpected and extra
ordinary event The confederated republic of the
United States has now been in operation for So years
during which time it has seen nine Presidents elect
ed IN succession-most of them old men-five of them
serving eight years each-and yet not one of them
has died during his Presidency except the last He
has been in office but short month"; from the 9TH
of March to the 4th of April when he breathed his
amid his prayers for the success of the true prn
ciPes OF the Constitution. The four Virginia Pre-
sidents who were living in Virginia, Gall serving out
heir eight years survived till the end of their terms
but now are all no more. Three of the others are
still living.
1t IS more wonderful, indeed, that more of them
have not persisted in Office than that Gen Harrison
houd be the first to die. The regret at his death
ONES, perhaps, with a awful force, on account
I its singuarIty.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

The cannon fred at the Navy Yard on the day o
the funeral, were charged on Saturday week for re
ceving the President at the Yard which he contem
plated visiting.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

In the night of Thursday before General Har-
rison's death, he repeated the following verse
from Isaiah to one of his relations, at his side,
|remarking that it had made an impression on his
mind, which he had never been able to efface
nor fully to comprehend:
Isaiah 81 chap. IL and 10 verses
" He calleth to me out of Seir Wstchman, what Of
the night Waterman, what of the night"
The Waterman said, the morning cometh, and also
the night if ye will inquire, inquire ye return, come
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

PHILADELPHIA, April 7, ls4l.
The death of Gen. Harrison produced deep sem
saton in this community, which has not yet subsidized
All seemed to feel if they had lost old friend
The sudden transition from the pageantry and tr-
Iumph of the Inauguration, to the silence of DEATH
presents most impressive admonition of the vanity
of temporal fame, and of the mutability of life The
public services and pure character of Gen. Harrison
|conoined with his moderation of temper and respect
for the feelings of Others gained him the esteem of his
friends and the confidence of his political opponents
No one doubted the sincerity strength of his patr
otsm and all respected him for his private virtues
profound sorrow pervades all for the loss of so
|good man.
The Councils of the city have directed their cham
beers to be dressed in black, and have invited Bishop
Onderdonk to deliver funeral sermon. During the
asst three days the flags ofthe shipping the public Off
ices, and ofthe headquarters of both political parties,
half been hung at hafmast. The military companies
paraded on Monday with craped standards and muf-
fled drums and to-day, during the hours ofthe une-
|ral at Washington, the shops will remain closed and
the bells of all the churches be toled. II
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

The Banks of Virginia suspended specie payment
on Tuesday last.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

President Tyler was accompanied to the city by
two Of his sons.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10
THE NEW PRESIDENT.


John Tyler, now President of the United
States arrived in this city on Tuesday morning
last at 5 o'clock, and took lodgings at Browns
Hotel
AT IL o'clock the same day, the Heads of De
|partments excepting the Secretary of the Navy
who is absent,) waited upon Mr.. Tyler, to pay
him then respects, personally and officially.
The lntegencer says He signifed his deep feel
ling of public calamity sustained by the death Of
President HARRISON, and expressed his profound
sbility to The heavy responsibilities SO suddenly de-
|soyed upon himself He spoke of the present stat,
Iof things with great concern and seriousness, and
made known his wishes that the several Heads OF
Departments would continue to fill the places which
they now respectively occupy and his confidence tha
they would afford all the aid in their power to enable
him to carry on the administration of the Government
successfully.
The PRESIDENT then took and subscribed the fol
lowing oath of office:
do solemny swear that will faithfully execut,
the ofce o. President of the United States and will
10 the best Of my ability preserve protect and defene
the Constitution of the United States
April Q, 1S4I JOHN TYLER.
DIsrRIcT OF COLUMBIA,
City and County Of Washington. S.
!, WLLlAM CRANcH, Chief Judge Of the Circui
ICourt of She District Of Columbia certify that tn,
above named JOHN TYLEs personally appeared be
fore me this day. and, although he deems himsel
gqualed to perform the duties and exercise the power
and Office of President on the death Of WILLIAs
HENRY HARRIsoN late President Of the United States
without any other oath than tina. which he has take
Sas Vice R&sdent, yet as doubts may arise, and 70
greater Mon took and subscribed the foregoing oat
>
April 6.si44I. - ~
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET Their
BE UNIrY-IN NON ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY; AND IN AL
THINGS CHARITY -Augustin
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philadelphia Correspondence.

HAROLD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-30
Andrew NJ. Provost. Esq Philadelphia.

CHARLrsros, Nov: 25.-The State Agricultural So
ciety assembled on Monday eventng-is session pro.
misses to be interesting as well as USEFUL.
Mr. Fielder has given notice lhui he will on FRIDAY
Ito. morrow lay hold of the recusani banks.
On Tuesday Judg tiuger introduced a bill in the
Senate tn r5set the money o6sred tie S.ate under SIR
Clay's Distribution bill. 1t IS a move worthy Of his
high character Charleston Mercury.
The Abingdon Virginian of Saturday says: "a large
number Of Kentucky and Tennessee hogs have ALREADY
passed through this place, and We doubt not tina, Pork
IS now "a drug in Old yirsinia." 1t is selling in Abins.
don ct from Sc 30 TO 50 90.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-30
From ths Ph ladelphia Sentinel.

VI LS fh nhP ocHfinfL
JunGE UrsHuR.-THE RARITAs.-We publish with
much satisfaction the annexed letter from the Hon.
A. T. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy. 1t will be graft
flying to our shipwrights, to know that they are TO be
employed during the coming winter by the Govern
ment. The letter ~bespeaks the views Of The Secreta-
ry in relation To the enlargement Of our naval force.
1t will become Congress, at the approaching session,
TO make liberal appropriations for our lakes and our
seaboard. On the subject of the increase of the Ma
ny, there is but one opinion throughout the nation, and
that is in favor Of an immediate enlargement Of it. If
We should in any event be involved in war, it will
doubtless be with a nation Of large maritime force. IL
is therefore our bonnden duty to be prepared for every
emergency. Peace will long be preserved # We are du-
ly prepared for war.
From what We learn, the present Secretary intends
10 make the Navy worthy of our great Republic, and
give Us such an increase of ships of war as shall be re-
commended by Judge Upshur, at the next session of
Congress, and we will have no occasion L Ear q war,
come when it may. From what We have s.en of the
Honorable Secretary's views, we think the country NAV
safely rely upon his placing that branch Of the national
defence entrusted 10 him, upon a permanent footing.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, 10th Nov, 1871.
Sir | have the hon n TO acknowledge the receip, Of
your letter OF the 18th instant, enclosing a copy OF the
proceedings Of 4 large and respectable meeting Of the
citizens Of Philadelphia, without distinction Of party,
relative 10 the immediate finishing and launching of
The Frigate Raritan, now on the stocks, at the NAVY
Yard al that city. | accord fully in the vic VS. and OBJ.
Mons of that meeting. Convinced that we can rely on
our Navy only, for the defence of our seaboard during
war, and for The protection of on commerce, both in
war and in peuce, feel the strongest desire for an i'm.
mediate and great increase, both in The number and in
the efficiency Of our vessels of war.
ActlnC upon this convection, | had determined be.
fore heard of any movement upon the snbiec, in Phi
ladelphia 10 give :he requisite order for FINISHING Tho
Rarl,an, which order will be Immediately issued.
lam, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
-p,,,o
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-30

instead of the latter, leaving Il 10 each one 10 detesm'nc
VIA, degree of offence was committed:
make this statement for your satisfaction, nnd not
because | recognise Mr.. Adams US having any iarther
claim upon me Tor explanation.
Most respectfully, yours
JOHN NJ. Bolts.
Samuel II. Myers, Esq.
mo. al
RIcnMoxD, Nov. II, leil..
Sir-My friend, Sir. Richard Adams, deem'ng ue
exclamation made by you in relation TO a recent coh,o,
yersy between yourself and himself unsa''siac'oiy, ."'
requested me to ask you whether or not you VIZ
ce,v- a challenge, If one is sent. His object IN nahhg
~ snoN;ry in 3 10 send one, if your answer should oe
in the affirmative.
Your obedient servant,
J. SELDEN.
RlcuMosp, Nov. ii, 1871.
s;r-Your letter Of this date informs me tha' you
".onss,ad bv your friend MIR. Richard Adams e
anon;,e uwhether / would receive a chaiienge " II .
know but little of the rules Of e.iqueue OF Jas@aJ"
that would control the conduc. Of clne's - ~ 80,
a;rc,mst,nces. and am, therefore, forced 70 rely oPol
"."nns,rs, 70 me to be the rules OF common sense u
,s;s ,n.iter. and, waving for the present oil other 'ea
son, that may exist, content myseh WIN '"o'e """'
follow. for the answer | shaii give. -
In the NrSt place, IeSoi" II.
Mr. Adams and myself as having been closed, @nen
,hrongh The instrumental,ty of his TREND, Mr. myers,
w.s Induced 10 withdraw the word "purlo,ned' wh'E'
I had used in my address ''to the Public, IN 'ne m'oa'
81 anons, last. and Of which alone ne comPiaineo' an
~ .nhst;,ute what seemed to him u milder and a justin
1.bs ero ression, TO viii: that he had taken copy OH
+ letter. '.not only without but against leave upon ,l
ae.ur,nce that such modification would be accePtaoi
and satisfactory both to himself and MIR. Adams 10
whom he was an authorised agent.
Secondly: Nj. Adams has chosen thihk properly
IN ask for a COPY of the letter from Mr.. Lynch, opo
,vbich i pred,cated the offensive charge: II mas pee
furnished him, and it cannot be doubted, that Mat ie
tor fully justified me in asserting, that the letter wa
taken, not only without, but against leave 80 ina,
The charge il a groundless one, and Mr.. Lyhcn nnas
made a misr representation to me, as MT Aad"iS =,
endeayored to prove, his complaint IS against :"
Lynch and not me. nc.
In the third place:-As | would take no man s ,ie,
would be unwilling to place my own IN jeopardy, {
cent from good cause and necessity nor would !
d,snosed TO incur the penalties of the law, IN any cas-
where no obligation rested upon me either 10 seek
afford redress; and as | conceive no cause exists anu
obligation rests upon me in this case, give oyoufe
curry q negative answer.
would not receive a challenge, If one we're sem
BY Mr. Adams.
Respectfully, Al,
Your obedient e8OrTS
JNO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-30
MICHIGAN

The Detroit Free Press sums up the gain to the De-
mocratic Party, from the recent Election, as follows
In the Senate, ~ Democrats 10 5 Wings, and one va.
cancy. In the House of Representatives, AZ Demo
tanned in the vote for Barry, Republican candidate fr
Gorernor, over Fuller, (Whig,) G,529. Last Fall, Hsr.
rison's majority was sos. This is indeed making q
clear sweep Of the State.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-30

.raE RIci..o,p ExQrirrF-Ee have but one woIdt :" say 10
the ed'tor Of the Richmond Enquirer. We VIII 80 intd y" collision
sin III rdl.aI' !! Nc SaTa 761ddeef rather have his good opinion Than
his hah-and we are ready 10 respond in his own language, and
say, that when Dir. Tylers administration supports the Consii-
tuition and interests OF his convtry, We Viii cordially support ~
them" This Is The duty Of 4 ffee press, aud We readily snake
hands wtih the Enquirer In The agreement 10 GO for The country
aud for the country alone.
AS to MI. Spencer, We win answer ianre directly, that We
have no knowledge, nor 10 we believe, ihat any such 'Bsnk
scheme as indicated, is in any way ~asenbable either TO the Pres.-
dent or the Secretary.
"A few days more, and all will be told by the Mc,.acc."
tSafnrGays -NadisOaidn.
I'VE have nothing more TO say.-EnqMirer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-30
FROM FInRlp.

CART. WApE's E,pLoIr By the schooner Wahe'
w.. Cant. Hitchcock, the Editors Of the Georgian have
received the St. Augustine Herald, and the News Of
Friday last. From their columns we extract further
particulars Of Captain Wade's successful scout near
Lake Worth, communicated in Saturdays Georgian
From the 81. augustine Herald, IF Friday iastl
BEEvIrY IS THE Soul OF Wir.-We publish The
following as the BEST bulletin from Florida which has
nppeared since the war commenced. II is an extract
from a letter of Captain w. d. \. Wade, 3D. Artillery
to a brother officer in this city, which has been politely
furnished 10 US. We copy it rerbafim
81 have no time to write a long i,tsr-suiice to say
[ am pleased with The RESULT. I;EcAriTrLArios
Killed, q warriors, 2 boys, -
Prisoners, IA warriors, 10 women, 81
10 boys, 10 girls, =
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and pledges which elevated Gen. Harrison 10
Pronnidency II the measures passed al lne late ses'
ine of Congress with such indecent hae'e, uuiJ 'Fffo'
s srnt The designs of the party which succerdcd 10 power,
I can oriy say here what have suld ''Se"neie' wa, :
e., ona ,sas deceived by them and was the cause Of de-
ce;v;nu others. for [ held out in my addresses 10 The Peo.
,Io a,,.na ,hc late ca,neaien,a very different prnsprci
rr,o,n ,hnl Of a National Bank. Il Public Debi-ihe pun
aarro or our Treasury ard a high Protective iatin.-
: :, I'm, will come, 1 intend 10 adhere to the old he
l%t;cau creed and extend the right hand Of fellowship
10 all of the same faith, not stopping to enquire what may
h.y been our former differences OF opinioil as 10 men
q measures Of administrative policy.
For this gratifying mark OF your respect ana conn
dence and for the kind and fatter'ng manner IN when
You have alluded TO my public services, return Jou'
gentlemen, my sincere thanks,
With much respect,
Your obed.ent servant,
F. MALLORY.
To Messrs. John B. Coles, Floyd G.. Harris, Hiram w
Dawson, HAYES Graves, +. l.. Whitehead, D =
Garland.
By F. Mallory: "vIRGIsIa ABsrRAcrIoNs"-The
best remedy to abstract Federal influence from Inc
councils ofthe nation.
Nv RI. Cutler. independence of opinion-Once
esteemed as a sirtue-now denounced as u political
heresy-servile indeed are the bonds OF party, when
he who doubts is a traitor, and he who differs IS canned
By r. L.. Taliaferro. Hon. We kives-lt ITO DC
hoped, ere long he will retire from public ofice, ano
NAV his retirement never be regretted.
By II. ". Dawson. The Ladies-May the flowers
Of pssce and prosperity, encircle the path %of'hose, who
by their presence, strew flowers along the rugged path
way of political life. ~
Sent in. By Ro. E. Cutler. The Hon. Thomas w
Gilmer-i doubted about voting for him last Spring
and do not attend the dinner, because 'he is damned,
who doubts If he eats
By Ro. C. Cutler. And especially, if he drinks
hard cider tho. =.
By Shelton F. Leake. The recent elections: A
sure guarantee that however much the people may be
deceived for a time, they will certainly detect their error
and promptly correct 1t.
By Richard r. Farar. Whiggery of $40 rrrsus
Whiggery Of S4l-Profrssion rtrsus practice. Inc
people asked for bread and were PROMISED II; out 'h'y
have received a stone.
BY S. F. Leake. And the people have cast the
stone bnck into their teeth. =.
By WIN. /. Robertson. Hon. +. w. Mallory-A
practical "Abstractlonist. Virginia principles are sa'e
IN his hands.
~ Soror,I To,cfs have been mi-iail.