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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27
NATIONAL DEBT OF MERRY ENGLAND

NATIONAL DEBT OF MERRY ENGLAND
We derive our information on this subject
from the most approved British authorities.
TIE NATIONAL DEBT consists, as every one
knows, of the sums borrowed to makeup the de-
fciencies of the revenue. II originated during
the wars carried on by William III. against
France. Its contraction was then not matter
of choice, but necessity for owing TO the nu-
merous adherents the excited family Of Stuart
had in the country, it would have been impossi-
bile 10 have imposed such an amount of taxes as
would have suficed to deiray the expenses of
the war, without inAaming the popular discon-
tent to such degree as would have most pro-
badly been subversye of the new government
| At first it was usual to fund the amount of
stock equal to the sums borrowed; but since the
reign of George ii. a different practice has OBJ
tanned !; and it has been adjudged advisable to
fund generally in stock bearing low rate Of
interest, by proportionally 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 afording, in conse-
quence of the increase of stock, greater scope
for speculation, this practice is supposed TO have
enabled government to borrow on rather lower
terms at the time; but by disabling them from
reducing the interest on such loans at the close
of war, when the rate Of interest uniformly
falls it has proved most signally injurious.
1t is not going too far to say that blunder costs
the public at this moment f7 ,0O0,O 900 year.
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THE RICHMOND WHIG.

The Alexandria Gazette, "a Clay paper al
luding to the many extravagant and quite ridi-
culous charges made by the Wing against
the President, says: We cannot consent to
adopt the belief oppressed By the Wig, or to
follow its lead in its hostile attitude towards the
President"
We expected some such expression as the
above from the opposition party. The peculiar
course adopted by the paper SO sgnally rebuked,
has been. and is rather benefit than an injury
to the President. Even the most uncompromis-
ing political enemies of the President in his ma.
tive State, cannot be otherwise than disguised
at the low abuse always found in the Wing
While the President regards its pueriIe exple-
tives with calm Indifference, (if indeed, he sees
the sheet at all, } his fiends cannot but rejoice
that such champion is selected to assail him.
While the political friends Of the paper depre-
cate its course, its enemies can never have any
reason to complain of its characteristic mode of
warfare
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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-
tertained Of correction of them being effected,
so far at least as their nature will permit; but,
while the discovery or invention of a fault in
subordinate officer is considered justification of
reckless vtuperation 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 innocen, il may subserve the
purposes of its own malignity, but will hardly
effect its ostemsible object We shall return to
this subject of reform again.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27
From the Philadelphia American Sentinel.
CUNGRESS. u.

In about two weeks we will have the excitement in
cioent 10 the session OF an opening Congress. We
expect however, to see the Wing members assemble
under quite different state of feeling rom those that
acuated them at the time Of their adjournment. They
Will ind that their party far less potential than when
they left Washington. At least, they will discover
that they have no spare capital to operate upon -
They will, therefore, we think act with moderation
The Democrats, we sure, will walk in the path of
discretion They will look fairly upon the position of
President Tyler and his course at the extra session.
They will like GeDei al Jackson show that they have
an abiding confidence in Mr. TYLER and wait for
the termination of the coming session before they
finally decide what course they will take the Presi-
dental question. Thus far they have frowned down
every attempt to break ground upon the Presidential
election for a. entirely too for ither party
TO name their candidates Even a discussion upon
the subject will tend to divide and distract during the
session OF Congress- Some Antimasons and few
Wings have named General Scott, but the party, as
whole seems to evnce good share of wisdom in not
improper for candidate to pledge himself not to
serve for more than a single torn. If the Wings
should approve of this doctrine, they will
tainly think it wrong, at least at this early
seeing that nine months of the first year of has
expired The best interests Of the country require of
our public men, during the present session to keep
the Presidential question out of their debates. Let
at least have session of Congress kept clear
of the mdew Of Presidential politics. About month
or two back it looked if there would be nothing
short Of high party debate, during the approaching
winter But since there has been such an alarming
change in the aspect of politics, feel pretty conf
dent that both parties will assemble with determine
ton to act with the greatest prudence. The Demo-
Gratis will doubtless give Mr.. Tylers administration
fair support, and the Wing members will see the glsr
ing folly of warning upon his administration at its
very threshold; for there be prevailing de-
sire with the people every where to give the Presidents
administration an impartial Hal Since the adjourn
ment Of Congress- public sentimes has been running
in favorof Mr.. Tyler. He has with him the cordial
good will of the whole democracy headed by General
Jackson he has, ALSO the States Rights party all over
the country, besides, strong body Of Wing friends.
Tb,,s bs-i.- viii, we trust, recon-
mend to Congress such measures shall add to the
prosperity of the nation
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Principal. @.
Interest.

Since 1877 deduction has been made of
about sixty-four millions from the principal OF
the debt, and about s l-3 millions from the inte-
rest on its account. This diminution has been
principally effected BY taking advantage of the
fall in the rate of interest since the peace, and
offering to pay off the holders Of the different
stocks unless they consented to accept Of a re-
duced payment; and had it not been for the
highly Objectionable practice already adverted
to, of funding large capitals at low rate, the
saving in this way would have been incompara-
bly, larger. ..... b. ...a.. ,.... ....j ....~f.,.
We subjoin an account of the funded sus-
pended debt of Great Britain and Ireland as at
9Th January, 1893: ... -.. .. >4.'' ~.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.

On Tuesday last, the case Of the persons IN
dicted for riot in front of the Presidents House,
on the night of the 10th of August, was called
for trial. The DlsTRIcT ATTORNEY stated to
the Court that he had received communication
from the PRESIDENT Of the United States, sug-
gesting to the Attorney to enter, with the con-
sent of the Court, 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 case, the
Executive prerogalive 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 nolIe 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-
ty in authorizing, in so graceful a manner, the
abandonment of the prosecution.
TIE 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 PREsIpENr's
letter:
"WAsHINGToN, Nov. 81, Is4I.
"SIR: Having understood that prosecution was
pending in the Criminal Court Of the District Of Colum
bia against certain persons charged with having been
engaged in in August last to the disturbance OF
my family beg leave to submit to you The ProPriety
of entering with the consent Of the Court MOLE
proseqi in the case. II Of those outbreaks
of popular feeling incident in some degree to our form
81 Government and entirely evanescent and harmless
in its character. My confidence in the good sense and
becoming feeling Of the people Of the District leads
me to believe that there will be no danger Of similar
occurrence in future, and that therefore those who
have been betrayed into thoughtess proceeding will
MOVIE likely to repeat It, ,4s. 3t-e..4. ..s4<
Be assured Of my constant regard.
4l7I1&& i''4 "J.TYLER.
@Mr.FEsDALL, District Attorney, Huntington"
Copy, ~ VIM. BRENT, Clerk.
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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 Presi.
dent Tyler 10 portion Of his friends and constituents
IN virginia The phraseology Of this letter is strong
~ marked with the characteristic frankness and nde
pendence Of the President and some parts Of Il are
Truly eloquent We never a more pow erfiII and
expressive sentence for short one, than the follow
ing winch occurs near the close of the letter: The
ngn. reflected from burning efges, has only rendered
me pain o. duty more plain" Those who think thev
can head" sucha man. will no doubt have ahnnda1,
occasion TO alter their minds in due time. -
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27
"MR. BADGER AT HOME.D

The above is the heading of an article which
we find in the Intelligencer of the 23d (and we
saw it also in the Richmond Whig,) copied
from the Raleigh Register. The article gives
the proceedings at a dinner rendered to the Er-
Secretary, and that retired individuals speech
on the occasion. Ill.,.
Of all the Er-Secretdries that were dictated
out of office by the Great Moloch, we have
hitherto regarded Mr.. Badger as the least cul-
pablo. From his frequent expressions of iadit-
ference for office, and apparent mildness and
moderation in his bearing after his resignation,
we were led 10 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 selfreproach have
goaded him to frenzy, and that his political life
will probably end in convulsion. Hear him.
Denouncing the Presidents conduct, he says:
&" It left, in my judgment, no alternative but imme-
date resignation, unless had been miserable syco
plant, willing to retain Office under whatever crcum-
stances degradation for the sake of it's emolumens
and power" ,s. s.s.srr.r .. ... =
The other Elk 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 Manfesto-club. And yet
those same, presses, and that same club, with
one or two exceptions, applauded the honest
Secretary that did not resign.
After all, it 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 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 [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27
THE MADISONIAN .

The light reflected from burning s6fgies has only
ssrped to render he path Of duty more plain"
We find these words of the President in al
most every paper we open. They are not only
universally copied, but seem to elicit universal
commentator. Truly the Intelligencer was
correct, in saying there would be REACTION.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27
THE QUESTION,

Who nominated John Tyler for Vice President"
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 Of
Mr.. Clay" shall cease TO "caH JOHN TYLER to ae-
count"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

FLoRlDA.--We learn from the Charleston Patriot
that skrmish recently took place between portion
of Captain Wsde's troops and party Of Indians
Eight Of the latter were killed, and fty-fve captured
including number Of women and children.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

The TRArgoR."-Ata large and respectable meet
ing of the yeomany Of Scott county Kentucky, Cad
joining Mr. Clay'scouniy) the following resolution
was unanimously adopted.
Resolped, That in the late elections we behold the
Of liberty more bursting in full spendor upon
the Countrywide clouds and darkness that for time
obscured hopes serving only TO make its return the
more welcome AHhaii 20 John Tyler! All hail TO
the Democracy!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

WI HATMAN'S DRAWING PAPERS, Sc
w Whatman's. Drawing Papers OF various sizes.
Bristol Boards, assorted sizes.
Drawing Pencils, Sable and Camels' Hair Brushes.
Rhoads g. Sons superior English Colors in boxes
Of from one to four rows ....
Large boxes Of Colors with complete assortment of
colors, brushes, pallets, SC, for sale by
VIM. F. BAYLY,
Agent for J. X. Herrick
Pennsylvsnia Av. between 18th and 18th streets.
nov. %.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

The Hon. ANDREW STEVENSON and lady arrived
in Washington on Monday evening, and have taken
Lodgings at Browns Hotel.
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Debt Of England.
At the accession of Queen

fr|...-
At the accession of Queen
Ann, 17O2,
At the accession Of George
l., TIA, -1-a--s =
At the accession of George
H., 1927.
Debt in 1853,
Debt at commencement Of
the American war, Its,
Debt at the conclusion of
the American war, 1854,
Debt at commencement Of
French war, 1898,
Debt Jan. s, 1877, when
the English and Irish Elk :.
chequers were CONSOLE
dated - 49,
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CoRPoRATIoNs.-We take the following from the
Missouri Argus, upon the subject Of Corporations:

Missouri Argus, upon the subject of Corporations
"Our Government is one peculiarly of "trust pow
ers." There is nofee simple as the lawyers term it,
in the Constitution and no power to confer it. All
the privileges, therefore, which may be conferred by
the Legislative Department Of the State or Federal
Government, subject to revocation modifcatip
at any time, when the public good requires it. No
Legislature can mprovidenty corruptly attempt TO
bind succeeding Legislature, attempt to legisate
curse upon posterity. And when corporate fran
chises entrusted to body of men, they confer
red with the tac yet plain understanding, that they
not placed beyond the reach Of the peoples repre-
senaiives when the veal ofthe country demand their
repeal. One word more. This doctrine that the
States Corporations" is in perfect keeping
with the general principles Of the Federal Wings;
who are seeking to diminish as much as possible, the
rights Of the people, and to place them splendid
central monarchy, denominated Corporation Govern
ment," or Vested Rights"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

WILD PIaEoNs are swarming in the woods Of the
South west--the Arkansas Gazette mentions that
friend killed 10 at single shot with musket: They
Nashville . .a4
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

The Hon. C. F. MEaoER, Heretofore member of
Congress from Virginia just from Europe, is now on
a visit to this city.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

We hope the new editor Of the Madisonian will re-
member that part Of his motto which says "l1t there
be in all things eharity"-N. o. Bee. @
What can the Bee be after?
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

The Hon. SAMUEL PRENTss, U. 8. Senator from
Vermont has arrived in this city.
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Debt Of Great Britain.


Due South Sea Company at
3 per cent. =
Old South Sea annuities, =
New do do :
South Sea do =
Debt due Bank Of England, :
Bank annuities created in
l726, - :
Consolidated annuities, :
Reduced annuities, .
Total bearing int. 3 pr. ct.
Annuities at 81 pr. cent. ammo
1878, :
Reduced annuities, 81 per ct.
New 81 per cent. = :
"a annuities created in 1926,
New 5 per cent. do =
Great Britain, =
... Ireland.
Irish consolidated annuities
3 per cent. =
Irish reduced annuities 3 per
cent. --a-
f3 los. per cent. debentures
and stock, :
Reduced 81 per ct. annuities,
Debt due Bank of Ireland at
A per cent. :
New 5 per cent. annuities, =
Debt due Bank of Ireland at
5 per cent. =
New - per cent. anhuities, =
Ireland, / =
Total United Kingdom,
Exchequer Bills outstanding
Jan. S, 1888, :
Total funded and unfunded
debt Jan. 5, 1888, =
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SINKING FUND or ENGLAND.

A sinking fund for the extinction of the public
debt was established by Sir Robert Wslpole a.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-27

Inc weather the last day or two, has been beauti-
fol and mild as May.
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Capital efilnred deemed
rIs+1 Debt.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-16
N e w GOO DIS.


'sNIlE subscriber is now receiving and opening
IL his supply ofT'AELa AND LWxE TER
GOODS, which, added to his stock on hand,
will make it large and well assorted. A few of
the articles in his assortment are
.M3uslin de LANES Of the finest, medium
and lo,cer quaH'ics-Figured and plain Silks
-Cdmbrick, and Null .duslins, Thread Edg-
ings, and Mscrtjngs-a nc'D style Of Week
Rib6ons-Piaid, Damask, .Naniaa, Chine,
Satin and PouA dc Sole Bomaei Ribbons
French artificial F2Owcrs-.a variety of
Chores and .WHS-Brochel, Damask, CLINE
anM BLANKET Shacls-GcMlemen's ard Boys
Has-Fw and CLOTH CapS- Satin and Bons-
baziae !Slocks-C iofhSdnd CasSin,ere$-4 ue-
ry large am weW assorted Stock Of Shoes ard
Boots, of crery description, and many other
articles schich comprise Stock Of Goods.
All Of which he is determined to sell for cash,
or to punctual dealers, as low as any other mer-
chant in Staunton. WIN. CRAIG.
g~A supply the mostapproved SCHOOL
BOOKS, for the higher and lower branches, are
kept constantly On hand. VIC.
Stanton, Sept. 0, lS4t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-16
EVENING SESSION.

At the appointed time, an audience, consisting
of both gentlemen and ladies', and respectable d
like for numbers and intelligence, assembled in the
Church to hear the address ofthe Rev. Mr.. Smith.
For upwards of one hour and half, their atten-
ton was chained by that gentleman who, in
plain, yet forcible manner, proceeded to show the
radical defects of the present Common School
System, and to point out the remedy. His adj
dress was distinguished for its simplicity of style,
its practicabity its apt illustrations, statistics
and anecdotes, and its wonderful power over the
attention. And we sure we speak the COM
mon sentiment when, in the words of John II.
Peyton, Esq. we pronounce it "highly interest
ing and instructive. "--Impressive throughout, it
was at times thrilling and eloquent.
When Mr.. Smith had concluded, a vote of
thanks was unanimously presented him, and
copy of his address asked for publication. On
motion, it was
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Staunton Spectator, Rich
mond Wing and Enquirer, and that all other pa
pers in the State friendly to the cause of Popu-
lar Education, be requested to copy the same.
And then the meeting adjourned.
J. X. MOORE, Chairman.
NEWTON NICHE, Secretary.
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NEW MSggAgLI HMNNTs
Fruit, Confectionery & Grocery
Store.

TIME subscriber having located in Staunton,
Il intends to keep the above named establish'
ment i'm the house formerly occupiedby M. Qun-
land, second door from the corner, formerly occu-
pied by Joseph Cowan, where the following ar
ticles can be had at a small advance for cash, at
wholesale retail
Fresh Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Dates, Prunes,
Ciiron, Malaga Grapes, Raisins,
Fresh Almonds, English Walnuts, Palm Nuts,
Fiberts, Ground Peas,
Preserved Pine Apples, Oranges, Citron and
Lines,
Guava Jelly, Lemon Syrup, Jujubc.
Best Loaf Sugar, brown do, Coffee, Tea, Mo-
lasses, Cheese, Soap, Candles,
Tobacco, great variety of Segars,
Best Cogniac Brandy, French do. Peach do.
Apple do, Whiskcy
Madeira Wine, S. Madeira do, choice brand
Champagne, Muscat, and Malaga Wines.
Porter, Ale and Cider.
All kinds of FRENCH FANCY CANDIES,
common plain CANDY of every variety. Also,
a good assortment Of FANCY TOYS.
JOHN w. PFTMAN.
Staunton, March 4, 1871.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-09-16

serious riot occurred in Cincinnati on the
night of the Sd instant, which was not altogether
subdued until towards morning of the night fol-
lowing. ltorgnated in aquarrel among negroes
and whites on sixth street, in which one or two
whites were stabbed. In consequence of this
two or three thousand persons collected around
the houses oflho negroes in 9Th street-and the
negroes having armed themselves with muskets
fred upon the crowd. Some of the mob also had
arms, and cannon was brought up by them du-
ring the ARRAY, which was fred two or three times
loaded with slugs, down the street. 1t is said
that persons from Kentucky were in the riot, and
it is probable that it grew out of an attempt to re-
cover some runaway negroes. The printing office
of an Abolition paper was destroyed during the
riot The civil authorities, by aid of the military
companies of the city, finally dispersed the mob,
but not until they had placed from $50 to $50 OF
the male negroes in Jail for their safety. The
number of persons killed and wounded was not
asceriained-but it was believed that several
were killed on both sides, and some twenty OF
thirty wounded. Not much property vas de-
stroyed.