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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

TEMERlTY AND IGNORANCE OF THE BRITsH AGITA-
TORS writerin Fraser's Magazine London) for
April, endeavors to prove that war with the United
States would be blessing to mankind. After quot
ing from the Abolition publications. pretcnds to give
account the condition of the slaves he to
this conclusion: L" If we must have a with
America, let make it for the emancipation of
the slaves so shall our success be certain, and
triumph the triumph of humanity" Lest, however,
OConnell and the priests should, in the meantime,
emancipatc Ireland, and Russia pounce upon the
East Indies the writer proposes to strike quick,
efIectual and utterly confounding blow in the south,
which would end the in few short weeks !"
He says that England is annually expanding f40O,-
600" in fruess struggle against the African slave
trade "but he says the fact is now fully established
that the slave trade never be put down 10y any
thing less than the entire abolition Of slavery" The
writer also, modestly suggests that Great Britain
might with justice, and with honor y" add Cuba to
her colonies tomorrow. p"
Public Funeral solcmnities in honor of Gen. Har-
risons memory took place at Bangor Me-, on the Goth
instant.
MAIL Commemorative learn from Washington
that the Postmaster General has made his contracts Tor
transporting the mail twenty per cent less on an aver
age than they have been made at any time WITHIN the
last IL years-N. Y. Herald
We have no reason to doubt this Judging from the
rate Mt which contracts have recently been made to
carry the mail from Portsmouth to Bangor, which we
understood TO be less than one nay what has been
maid for many years past kennebec Journal
Nearly all the contracts for carrying the mail that
have vet been closed have been at much cheaper rate
than heretofore.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.

A gentleman who took the trouble to enumerate the
various bodies composing the Funeral Procession on
Monday last, has furnished with the following
moranda :-BaH American.
The procession was ninety screen minutes in pass
ing point in North Gay street. 1t consists of
II bands of Musicians, drummers, &c.
Trumpeters,
los Banners,
Devices, viz: Funeral Car, Ark ofthe Covenant
v and Urn ofthe German Society,
Car (the Funeral Carr drawn by horses,
H. 3 Carriages with horses each,
p 81 3
1Gig,
Horse caparisoned,
622 Horsemen,
liz Mounted Cavalry,
5lS Infantry,
Cannons, drawn by one horse each,
four horses each,
Q Tumbrils, I"
6O97 Persons on foot,
Total number of Men, 1911
g." Of Horses, S53
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Maple Sugar-Gen. CLANCY Eggestoun has the
most extensive sugar camp in Ohio, situated in Au-
burn Geauga Co. His sugar house is furnished with
fixtures and apparatus for manufacturing 500 pounds of
sugar per day reservoir capable of containing 60 or
sobarres receives the sap whence it drawn into iron
pans, placed over furnace to be boiled down, and
transferred again to large kettle for sugaring off"
27Oo trees have been tapped this year, though the sea-
son has not been favorable one for making sugar
Some seasons he has made as much as 10000 pounds
The quantity made by him in one season. three or
four years ago, brought 1880
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY.

AS much interest is felt by the nation in regard to
every thing connected with the President and his
family, we deemit not improper to remark that, the
household Of the Chief Magistrate at present. consists
of himself and his two sons Mrs Tyler the daughter
in law of the President and her sister, Miss Cooper
The people ofthe United States have been more
ably represented in social life by any Chief Magis-
trate and his family, than by the present inmates Of
the White House. s3aa
The ease and unaffected kindness and simplicity Of
manner, with which the President receives all who
visit him, mark him as true Republican gentleman
while all who meet with his intelligent and gentleman
y sons and the accomplished ladies Of the family, are
welcomed with equal Kindness and civlity. We have
in common with every who has called upon him,
been particularly pleased by the peculiar tact and kind
Of heart which the President has eyinced in pla-
cling all, and every one, Of the numerous individuals
who visit him every morning during the hour set apart
for receiving the visits Of the public perfectly at
ease and at the giving respectful and patti
ent attention to the wants and wishes of all classes
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

At Convention Of Delegates from the several
counties Of the Seventh Congressional District of
Maryland Qately represented by Mr.. JENIrER,) held
on the 22d instant, AUGUSTUS r. SELLERS, Esq, Of
Calvert county was unanimously nominated as the
Wing candidate to represent the district in the 81
Congress.
The Hon. JAMES w. WILLIAMS has been nominal
ted as the Van Buren, candidate in the Sd Congress
slonal District, embracing Baltimore and Hartford
Counties, and part of Carroll
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Mr. Nicholas Bidde in his fifth letter makes the fol.
lowing striking remark:
Facts are not truth-they only the materials of
ruthand their value nay, their very meaning depends
the manner in which they are presented. Forty
nine facts may make falsehood until the fteth fact
makes truth Of the whole and quite much deception
is produced by mspacing facts by total fiction.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

We gave the Globe some information the other day
in regard to the Of the removal of Mr. Fnday
Treasurer of the mint at Philadelphia about which
that and other kindred papers made such peous
howl. Do they desire any information upon the
natter or was that article much of what they call
at the Southwest "sockdologer" as to satisfy them
upon that subject2 .-s
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

1t is said that c. F. Mitchell, the honorable
forger, is in Montreal, passing under the name of
Goodwin, and spending his i'll gotten money at gam
bling and other infamous houses He has been ar
rested, but released.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

A fatal ARRAY took place at Kingston, Tenn, on
the 9th inst, between two men named Roberts and
Kinder Roberts knocked Kinder down with stone
and jumped upon him. Kinder stabbed Roberts with
pocketknife under the arm and the latter ran about
80 yards, and fell dead . XIX
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

In accordance with Resolution of both branches Of
the Legislature of Pennsylvania, Mr.. WILLIAMS de-
lvered Grafton the occasion Of the death of the
late President HARRISON in the Hall of the House of
Representatives at Harrisburg Saturday last at IL
o'clock, M. The Hall crowded with ladies and
gentlemen.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Robbery.--The store of Messrs. Marriatt & Har-
desy at Baltimore, was entered the night of the
2lst inst and large amount of bank bills and notes
of hand stolen A reward of $500 is offered for the
detection Of the robbers
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS IN TEN
NESSEE.


. NESSEE.
The following are the candidates for Congress in
Tennessee. .a
Robt J. McKenney, LIST District.
William t. Senter, adm, I'd District.
Joseph L. Viii iams,. adm, Sd District.
Col Thos. ]. Campbell, adm, 4th District, VS.. J.
w. Blackwell, opp
John L. Goodall, adm, 9th District, H. L. Tur-
ney,+ opp.
VIM. B. Campbell,+ adm, 9th District, no opp
Rob l.. Caruthers, adm, 7th District.
M. p. Gentry adm. 9th District.
L. FL. Cahal, adm, 9th District.
A.V. Brown opp, 10th District, no opposition.
A. FL. Allen, adm, 18th District, VS.. Cave Johnson
opp.
Milton Brown, adm, 18th District, no opposition.
Chr Fl. Williams, adm, 18th District, no opposition.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

COL r. M Johnson-The Lexington Intelligencer
Of the Goth says the late Vice President has offered
to the people of Scott county in the next Legs
lature, if elected whether Wing or Loco Foco the
editor is not advised.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

LitteHs La~ Library for May is filed with the con-
tnuation ofthe first volume and the beginning of the
second volume, of Roper, on Husband and Wife -
1t treatise on the law of property arising from this
relation.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Mr. Forward is one of the most eminent lawyers in
the Western country, and leaves behind him most
lucrative practice to enter the public service The
selection alone of two such able and experienced men
as Mr. Forward and Mr.. Whiiesey is, of ITSELF sufi
cient to show the wisdom and discrimination of those
making the SELECTION and the patriotism of those
emen in assuming the laborous and responsible duties
of their respective posts ss.a ...esa a@ is sa
OF all the appointments yet to be made of officers
to fill important posts here, shall evnce the same dis
elimination and judgment as those already made, the
American people may rest assured that their interests
will be ably and faithfully cared for. The former
losses Of millions of dollars to the Government by the
fraud or neglect in the Post Office and other Depart
ments will not while these interests are under
the guardianship of such as the present Heads Of
Department and their able assistants.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
EXCHANGE AND CURRENCY.

We take pleasure in laying the fifth lett.r
from Richmond before our readers Innumera-
bic are the crudities which have been thrown out
on this important subject, and the experience Of
practical and observing man are therefore the
more desirable. One of the most distinguished
financiers of the United States once said of the
author of these letters that /" he understood the
subject of Exchange as well as any, ifnot better
than any man in the Uhion." We have received
a number of communications on Currency and
Exchange, and numerous pamphlets; instead Of
publishing all Of the first, or analysing the last,
we would prefer that their respective writers, if
they please, would reduce the substance of their
views to brief questions, and we will guaranty
that our friend in Richmond will answer them,
if worthy, fully and satisfactorily, on any branch
of the subject.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Robert J. Mckinney the nominee of Republican
Convention in the LIST District of Tennessee, for Con-
gress has declined
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
WALTER FORWARD.

President Tylers Address is responded TO with on,
voice of appreciation from the Aroostook to the Alta
kapas. The Loco Focos even have not ventured I,
assail il.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

Since our last We have heard of the election Of the
following members of Congress in addition to those
before given:
administration. Opposition.
Henry A. Wise, Walter Coles.
VIM. L. Goggin,
G. W. Summers. .....
a nett administration gain SO far of two members
Of Congress.
In the State Senate the friends Of the administration
nave already majority ofiwo. Last year the body
was divided equally.
90 lar heard FROM So adm delegates elected, and
40 Loco-focos. The House is composed Of l34 mem
bers. Last year the Wings had a majority Of eight.
The returns are not yet sufficiently full indicate the
general result.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
Dfe0,

On Tuesday morning 9th inst. at 10 o'clock, Mrs.
MARY ANN ONEALE, consort Of john 0'NEALE
Of this city, after long and painful illness, which she
bore with Christian fortitude and resignation.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Funeral ceremonies in honor of the late President
were observed by the people of Hartford, Ct the
9th inst.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Dean Swift says" 1t is with little soued people as
il is with narrow necked bottles the less they have in
them the more noise they make in pouring out"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

Returns from nine counties wanting of which contained
in 1880, IS sSl. .. IL. i.
Returns from five counties included Four of the five
contain, according 10 the Marshals retuns 70l
Returns from Carter county wanting The amount of poPu
aton counties of Georgia $780, and that of four counties
Alabama, mentioned in this note, included in the
tDfol.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

The New Orleans Bulletin says Our govern
ment would do well to copy the example of Englan
SO far as regards preparations for war. No nation
can negotiate with frmness and dignity unless sus
tanned by ornaments adequate at least the purpose
of selEdefence. Upon this principle England is act
ing to the fullest extent She is arming herself vigor
ousy and the utmost activity prevails in her arsena
and war departments. ,...
"Repubcan Wing Democrat" is the title of new
paper at McElwecsville, York District, S. c. 1t is
a supporter of the Administration.
From the PiHsburg Advocate and Advertiser.
Hon. WALTER FoRwARD.-Thc tribute to the
genius and virtues of Mr.. Forward which we publish
to-day, coming it does from citizens of every shade
Of political opinion, must be very gratifying to him,
and is especially his fellow citizens of this vicn
y During the contest for the Presidency Mr. Forward
was tower of strength the Wing cause. There
was moderation, candor and riendliness as well rs
argument and eloquence in his addresses that added
to The weight of his personal character, rendered him
irresistible The havoc he made in the ranks of our
opponents, it would be difficult to overrate And yet
we convinced he leaves US with the best wishes
and friendship of the whole community. In the terse
language of the letter from the Bar-his genius has
shed lustre his profession, and his virtues have
deared him to our affections
WALTER FORWARD, ESQ.
At meeting of the Bar, on the Both ult., G. Sha-
Ior Esq, in the chair it resolved to tender Din
to this gentleman prior to his departure for Wash
ington The following correspondence took place.
On the very day fixed for the entertainment the mourn
full intelligence was received Of General Harrison's
death. All thoughts Of convivial meeting were, at
the request Of Mr.. Forward Instantly laid aside He
has since proceeded to Washington.
PITTsBuRG, 3lst March, 1s4l.
WALTER FORWARD, ESQ.
Dear Sir.-At meeting of the members of the
Bar, the undersigned were appointed Committee TO
invite you toa Public Dinner. 1t is a most grateful
office to be the bearers of this tribute to the
MUS which has shed lustre profession, and the
virtues which endear you to our affection,
With great sincerity your friends.
RICHARD BIDDLE,
o. METCALF,
WILSON M'CANDLESS,
E. SIMPSON,,
JAMES DUNLOP.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

The election for members of Congress in Kentucky
was held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
last.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
THURSDAY, LIST April, IS4l.

ItPTII,
Gentlemen.-I am in receipt of your invitation to
partake with the members of the Bar in public Din
ner previous to my departure from the city However
unworthy may be of this testimony Of their regard
can well appreciate the kind and generous feelings
that dictated it, and will accordingly meet my profess
siona brethren on Tusday evening next, at such
place you may be pleased to designate.
am, gentlemen, with the highest regard,
You, &C.,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01
CONNECTICUT.

= Members of the last Congress.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-01

The official vote for Governor by Counties is as
! - follows.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-26

rinia. Sc Tie refusal 81 the GoVernof sc tie
state of New York, ID suuender "a Gle tu.
fhoritles 81 The State of Virginia. certain
other III isives from The justice 81 the latter
rialo - end duly made 81 ne Gop
efnor f4le said State 81 New York, By the
coyernor 81 thc said State olNirginia; and
- 1919. nc offences charged Qainsi oll
sid fupif'ees from geiice, was larceny il
IeIoniously inveigling' stealing, taking and
carving away certain slaves; and icbereas,
lie council and corporation Dc this and Ell
re Other sIaee.loldlng states ol ibis Union
have been asked ii The premises, % the end
lbst cur common and peculiar interests may
not be preiudiced 81 The aciion Of our sister
Slates not interested i'll. but opposed % tie
institutiono 81 domestic slavery: therefore.
he e resolued bg ne Legislature of che
State Of llississippi, That the right Of tx !.
ecutive authority OF one State 10 demand
fuoifiges lfom justice Of The Executive au-
thority of another State, and ile dolly of lhe
latter TO surrender such fnRitiyes upon such
demand, Is right secured by tie terms Of
the Federal compact, q right which cannot
be denied without palpable yiOlttion Of the
Constitution, and right which no State
Legislature can annul, evade or impair
Bet further rcsolUed, That the attempt
of The Governor and Legislature Of The State
.of Maine and the Governor Of New York, 10
eyade, impair and deny that right. is deem
ed BY this Legislature, an outrage upon the
chartered rights 81 Virginia and Georgia, and
q precedent full Of danger 70 al the slave
holding States.
Bet further resOlDed, That this State
will make common cause with any Of her
sister States whose rights have been or mar
hereafter be invaded as aforesaid, ia any
mode or measure Of resistance or redress
necessary for their Of our protection.
Belt further resOlUed, That the Govern
or Of this State be requested to transmit CO.
pies Of the foregoing preamble and resolu-
tons 10 the Governors Of the several States,
and to each Of our Senators and Representa-
tiVes IN Congress.
Approved February 6, le4l.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-26


tho tribe having been sent Weas d lhe Ms.
sissippi 81 ihe United States il secordane
with the treaty between she choclaws end
the government q 1880 Il vas uue, thu
now tls35) the State Mississippi idid nol
acknowledge the existence Of tie Choclaws
Is nation. ba. viewed these 81 other citi.
zons 80 faras Is efd them protection from
the laws and b punish them for olfances. N.
loving them al tie privileges 81 citizenship
except voting s. elections, which tie consti.
tuiion prohibited, they not being considered
phiie perons. 81 Is true continued my
kind iniormans that where they are mixed
blooded, and show any degree ofinteligence,
the judy Of elections are not very scrupu.
lous about allowing them 10 vote; ii fact,
said he /, one Of the Choctaw chiefs who Il
quarter Indian, Is now member Of our State
Senate, Greenwood LAHORE, and makes 4
very respectable member Many OF these
poor people have retained their ssreserves''
q grants Of land under The treaty, and de-
termined toremain outline Eve years 81 which
they obtain fee simple titlefo the lands on
which they reside. Some make good citizens
and turn their attentionto agriculture. while
others still retain their rowing propensities,
and live By hunting Encouraged BY the
interest he seemed to excite in me concern
ing this strange and unfortunate race Of men,
he continued to name the peculiarities the
tribe. q never said Jones knew Choc-.
taw to forget an injury; to use double bar
rel gun, or one that was deformed. Inever
saw Choctaw woman dressed in black, nor
one who wasfaithless to her spouse. have
seen nuraberless choctaws with game to sell.
but never knew one to offer any thing for
sale. The most they viii do is TO walk past
YOU with proud step. and wait until you
accost them. / have never known one to
beg, nor one who would refuse liquor.
have seen them naked in December, and
wrapped in blanket in August, but never
heard one complain Of either heat or cold
There is no Choc,aw who will occupy camp
or lodge that had been previously occupied,
nor win they take shelter in an old house
They all believe religiously in the existence
of 'cAu-lOOk, or ghosts, and DO not fear death,
as you win now see.
t1o BIZ CONTINUED.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-26
Naips of 1a(s6fs9fppt.
AN ACT

To promote Industry and the encouragement
of Agriculture Of in the State of Missis
sippi.
Whereas, 1t is the highest privilege and
most sacred duty Of State Legislature, tc
encourage by every Legitimate means, such
pursuits among its citizens as tend to IN.
crease its substantial prosperity; and sCkere.
as, tits on the pursuit ofan efficient system
Of agricultural employment, that every peo-
pie IS dependent for the abundance which
constitute the purest evidence Of a prosper
Gus community; and sOhereas, by concur
renee Of unfortunate circumstances, this VII
tai branch Of individual and national wealth
and happiness, is greatly depressed and par
aIyzed among us, and if ever, should now
receive the fostering aid and encouragement
of the peoples representatives., therefore,
SECTION ! Bet enacted by the Legis-
EatHrc of the State of Mississippi, That
each county in this State be constituted an
'sauxiliafy agricultural society," and any
freeholder Of this State may become a men,
Der at the organization Of the society, by the
payment into The county treasury, ofthe sum
Of five dollars, each, and the sum oftwo hum
dred dollars is subscribed, then they shall
proceed TO the election Of President. two
Vice Presidents, Secretary; a committee
of FIVE members for the purpose of awarding
premiums, who shall be denominated the
'sPremium Committee and the county
treasurer shall be the treasurer of the soce-
", for the safe keeping and disbursements
of its fund; aud upon the organization Of
said society The secretary shall forthwith in
form the State Agricultural Society Of the
names OF its officers and members and the
date its organization, and such other facts
as the county society shall from time 70 time
direct.
SEc. 9. Belt further enacted, That az
ter the first organization, members may be
admitted upon The payment Of the initiation
Zee by vote 81 the majority Of tue society
present, al any regular nett ting; and each
county society shall have power to make oil
bylaws FOR its own government
SEC. 8. BE u further enacted, That i |
shall BE The duty Of the President to cause
n the funds of the society TO be placed into
he country treasury--to take q bond from /
lie treasurer for the safe keeping and prop
81 disbursement Of the same; 10 cause the
secretary 10 keep record Of the proceed
ms and correspondence Of said society, to
,all meetings of The members when he may
deem ii proper for The good Of the society,
md shall canse 70 Be executed at the or.
leFs and DEGREES Of tie society, for The. adj
,ancement Of The object contemplated By
his act.
SIC. 4. Be Il further enacted, That tie
reasursr shall not be allowed more than one
Ter cent. for receiving and discussing The
money Of this society.
SIC. 3. Re = fertilizer enacted, That
State Agricultural Society shall Be estab-
ished to be composed Of one member from d