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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-16
I" Sage, grave men,
will buckle fortune on my back

To hear her burden, whe'r will or no.
must have patience to endure the load"
He thinks, however, lit will be time enough
hereafter for the Democracy to designate its
candidate" But he exhorts his friends t. pre-
pare for the next presidential contest. ITTo
our knowledge the din Of preparation is already
beginning, and Loco-focos now in office, and
who will try to be retained, are engaging in the
work.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-16

SPLENDID BOSTON PIANOS.-Mr w.
- PRATT, Professor Of Music, 18th street, south
Gilbert q Co.'S superior Piano F0rtes, to which he re-
specfuy invites the attention of ledics and gentle
men wishing to procure first rate instrument on
sonabe terms. Second hand Pianos taken in ex-
change. Several packages without extra charge.
Mr.. p. gives instruction the Piano. Guitar, and
Vocal Music. mar 4-2w
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-16

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
BE usIrY-ls Nos-sssEsrIALs, LIBERrY AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARlrY.-Augustin.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
From tie Washington Globe.
CONGRESSIONAL ANALYSIS.

The permanent prospective pre-erption
law has lost none of its interest in the pro-
gress of its discussion. Every day ep-
pears to add TO its importance. 1t pro-
mises now 10 become the great and para
mount subject of The session. subject of
grave public import, and of deep and vital
interest to the country. Many OF the Sem
ators have already spoken in its support,
and as many in opposition 10 it. prori-
sions. The amendment offered by Mr..
Crittenden, proposing substitute Of Mr..
Clay's famous distribution bill, called out
Mr.. Calhoun. who moved to amend by at
taching his bill to cede the public lands to
the several States in which they lie, upon
certain conditions therein named. These
two propositions open up wide field Of
debate. Mr.. Crittenden and MIR. Calhoun
have appeared, and have been heard in
support of their respective amendments.
Mr.. Crttenden assumed the position Of
Mr.. Clay's Lieutenant. He brought all
his cloquence, ingenuity, and skill, to bear
upon the question involved in the discus
sion. Mr.. Calhoun, with great force and
spun, dNN III tHdl SlyIS
Of condensation for which he has become
so distinguished as public debater, met
all the positions that had been assumed,
and scattered to the winds every argument
of his opponents. There was dignity,
gravity, a clearness and beauty, in the
manner of MIR. Calhoun-in his language
and in his argnments-in his facts and
elucidations--in his comparisons and con-
clusions, that presented him to the world,
as a statesman and an orator, in striking
contrast with the leader of the Wing for
ces Of the American Congress. That
wanton vituperation-that malignant ac-
cusation-and that violent spirit of de-
nunciation and attack, so common in the
harangues of Mr.. Clay-the instruments
he uses, and the weapons he always piled
to put down his adversary-none of these
were to be witnessed in the lofty tone-lhe
commanding argument-the conclusive
and irresistible demonstrations of this
great statesman of South Carolina.
The strong points Of the debate were
touched with a master-hand by MIR. Cal
houn, as we'll as by others who have spo-
ken in defence of the bill.
Mr.. Benton was called out by the allu-
sions Of MIR. Crittenden, to a brief expla.
nation of his views and opinions; and ne
yer before have we listened with greater
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

TIE New CABIyET.-We have seen various ape
cuatons as to the individuals likely to be associated
with General HARRISON in the Administration of tho
Government.
A friend at Washington suggests the following
gentlemen as tho persons who will probably fill the
different departments:
Mr.. WEBSTER, Secretary Of State.
Mr.. BELL, Secretary of War.
MIR. GRANGER, Secretary of the Navy.
Mr.. CnrTrsDEN, Attorney General.
Mr.. EWING Post Master General.
No name is suggested for the Treasury Depart
ment.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

LEAP YEAR.-This interesting period for the L.
dies has passed. and without their having used it to
much advantage in this section, if we may judge
from OUT hymenial record for 1S4O 1t has not been
60 much neglected, however, in other parts of the
country for we notice in the last Wing Banner,
published at Lincolnton, North Carolina, no less than
sir marriages the close of the period in which
the ladies are privileged to "pop the question:" and
four of the six are noticed as runa,ody Matches"
showing, beyond all doubt, that the ladies were in
earnest.
We trust we shall, ere long, have something in
this line to record ourselves; but We would prefer
that there should be no necessity Of adding the
word runaway" as The Banner has done. As the
ladies have been so modest during the past year, We
trust that our young men will now make up forloss
time. We should like, above all things to SEQ a
wedding; our visits, for some time past, to such
scenes have been something like those the angels
mako, "few and far between"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.
This report shows the service of the
Department the last year, its present con-
dition, and future prospects.
The extent Of the post routes in the u
nited States covered by mail service, on
the Both June last, as near as can be as
certained, was l55, ,739 miles. The an
nual transportation on these routes, at the
rate existing on the 30th day ofJune last,
was about 36,370, ,776 miles.
The annual cost of transportation, esti-
mated at the rate of pay existing at the
close of the year, was S3,296, s76, viz:
The number of contractors in the SER
vice during the last year was about 2, 100.
the number who had been fined, or de-
ductions made from their pay for delin-
quencies in in the performance of their
engagements, 62s. The fines and deduc-
lions during the year. exclusive of the
remissions, amount to S60,6S5,60.
The number of Post Offices is 1888.
There have been, during the year, 1921
Postmasters appointed, of whom $50
were for new offices.
The revenue Of the DEPARTING Mt, for the
year ending June 80, 1910, as appears
from the settlement of the accounts of
Postmasters in the Auditors Office, was
S4,539,265 5S, and the expenditures S4,-
759,lI0 IS.
1t recommends that Congress do away
with the restrictions in regard to the trans
mission Of newspapers out Of the mail
on mail routs.
1t may be estimated that there has been
distracted from the revenue of the past
year, in the allowance of the two cents
to postmas!ers for the delivery of free
letters and packets, and the two cents
paid for advertising free letters, the sum
of Sl50.000. 1t is recommended that the
law of 1925 sanctioning this, be abolish
ed.
With the view to remove many of the
growing evils Of the mail establishment,
and secure the reduction of letter postage,
he proposes change in the system, on
the following basis:
l. The entire abolition Of the franking
privilege, as an exclusive personal right,
with the exception Of the Executive and
the heads of Departments.
2. A Limitation by law of the maximum
rate of compensation for all steamboat,
railroad and coach service.
3. The equalization of postage on news
papers and other printed matter, with an
advance Of one hundred per cent.
a. A revision of the tariff of kletter
postage, with reduction of % per cent.
The newspapers received by printers in
exchange might be exempted from post
age, with limitation by law of the NOM
Der.
He thinks that all printed mstter sent
by mail should be taxed by weight.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
CONGRESS-.

The proceedings Of this body for the last week,
have been as barren Of interesting matter as that
portion of the session which preccdedit. In the Se-
nate, the Public Land question is the engrossing
subject. Mr.. CALsoUy, we learn, has delivered his
equal, if not surpass, any Of bis former efforts 1e
repeat however, the opinion that there will be but
little legislation of any kind during the present seq
sion. Much more than half the session has already
expired and yet nothing has been accomplished; and
it is probable that the only bills which will be
tured the ordinary appropriations and perhaps,
the settlement Of few Of the private claims, which
Various matters will, however, ID discussed, and
left for the action Of the new administration, and
the coming Congrcss.
The fact that Congress docs not enact more laSs
than are annually matured by that body, 10 not 4
matter to be much regretted; for tho fewer lsss
VIC have if they are good and well administered the
better. But Congress has, Of late years, considered
the business Of Legislation secondary matter even
if it has occupied high place as that in tho est-
nation of large mass of tho members. The first
consideration, during the last and preceding session,
was the Presidential election and We had hoped that
as soon as the event was over, the members would
return to their appropriate duties But these reason
able expectations are doomed to disappointment
Already, before the new administration has assumed
the reins of government, arc the members, or por
ton Of them, engaged in arranging the succession.
Tho people must take this matter into considcia.
tion and speak in q voice not to be misunderstood
if they expect or desire the measures Of the general
government to be considered and acted on with .
view to the happiness and prosperity Of the country.
They must let thar representatives in Congress
know, that it is no portion of their official duty to
devote so much Of their time to President making
that this matter belongs exclusively to them and we
feel assured that they fully competent to make
their swn selection without taxing the time Of their
representatives in Congress, with the performance Of
duty so foreign to the business Of legislation and
go we'll calculated to make the decision of question:
upon which they may be called to act, depend more
upon Tho effect they will have in advancing tho in
ercsts Of party, than in promoting the welfare and
permanent prosperity of the country. We trust,
therefore, that the people will, ut once and empha-
tically, rebuke the system, which is growing and
Strengthening year after year, Of dcvoting each sue
ceeding session of Congress to the discussion Of
tho Presidential question, and making the House Of
Representatives and the Senate chamber the theatre
for President making, instead of the Halls Of legs
aton, in which the best interests of the country shall
be considered and promoted.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

BANK OF THE UNITED SrArEs.-A full and de-
tailed statement Of the condition of this dilapdated
concern recently submitted to the annual meet
ing of the stockholders and has since been publish
ed in tho newspapers. The publication of this state
ment created something of panic in the stock OF
the great regulator The stock, which had previous
ly been as low as S65, point below which i wa
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
SALE

| WILL sell on the first Monday in Feb
ruary uext, at the Courthouse, at l2 o.
clock, NJ, a valuable Negro Woman called
Amelia, 10 foreclose mortgage on said
Negro, executed by D. E. Reid, to John
McCaa and John Cantcy. and sold under
said mortgage as his property.
Terms-Cash; purchaser to pay for bill
of sale. B. GASS, Agent
Jan. lS40. At pr adv. 50
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

%- Hancock, Esq, was elected Sheriff,
and S, BeckhaD Clerk of the Court, of Lancaster
District, at the late election. We learn, however,,
that the election has been contested on the ground
of mismanagement at one of the boxes, and that a.
new election is ordered, to take place on the 18th,
February next.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

We omitted to mention last week, that KER BoYcE,
ESQ. hud been reelected to the State Senate by q
much larger majority than that by which he re-
turned at frst So much for the charge of bribery
and corruption so pertinaciously urged against this
gentleman.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 90. 1s4l.

D The Rev. WILLIAM CARLISLE has kindly Offer
ed to act agent in collecting accounts due this
Office, in this and the neghboring Districts, and is
authorized to receipt for the same.
The Rev. A. PEURIFoY is also authorized to ool-
lect and receipt for money due us.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

powers, Who is ready, in the face Of all
past experience, present distress, and the
awfully protentous administrations of flu
ture DISSOLUTION, to foster, by his vote,
this insidious poison, this germ of Ameri-
can nobility, this scion of British oppres'
sion? They sadly mis-calculate who i'm
agne that Republicans will ever give the
dangerous and unholy scheme either
countenancc or appreciation.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20
WANTED.

A GOOD Cook, Washer and Ironcr, for
whom extra wages will be paid. Apply
al this office. Jon. l3.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

Making out Case,-A Dutchman's
defence upon an Indictment for bigamy, is
now going the rounds of the papers. We
do not know whether it is new story, but
certainly it is very ingenious defence.
"You say" said the Judge, "that the
squire who married you to the first wife,
authorized you to take sixteen? What do
you mean by that?"
SWELL" said Hans, "he doId me that
should half four better. four vorser, four
richer, four boorer; and in my country
four dimes four always makes sirteen."
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-01-20

Peaches.-And old lady said her hus,
band was rery fond Of peaches, and that
was his orIy fault.
Fault madam" ssid one, show cen you
call that fault!"
"Why, because there are different ways
of eating Them, sir. My husband takes
them in the form of Brandy"
, 1841-07-03

robbed the rich, oppressed the poor and de-
stroyed widows houses, is no difficult pro-
'blem.
How many members of Congress were
charmed by this magical "odor' in 1880?
Fifty-two or them regaled their senses with
the flavor of Sl92,lO1. How many snuff
ed the "odor" in 1881? Fifty-nine of them
took a scent of See2,0o0. In 1882 the
number of shutters was reduced, but the
thirty-four members who were suffered to
approach the discount-box took the pinch
Of S~570.Os9-and in the two subsequent
years S7I4,352. Thus more than a million
and a half-an average of six thousand each
was snuffed up by members of Congress,
even as the asses of old snuffed up the east
wind. If these lessons of experience are
not needed by the people, then there is no
fitness in the old saying that ga burnt child
breads the fire."
sOdor of nationality forsooth! There is
a little of it in the liberal appointment of his
relatives to office by Mr.. Webster-and
especially does it load the breeze from the
appointment Of his employed endorsers to
the most lucrative offices in the govern
ment; such for instances as Curtis, to be col
lector of the Port of New York, &c. i
All, Daniel! no doubt thou hast had thy
full quota of the nine hundred missing thou
sands from the U. S. Bank, the vouchers of
which Mr.. Lippincott and his faithful asso-
GATES say are now destroyed"
, 1841-07-03
PUBLIC SALE.

TSHE undersigned administrators Of the estate OF
l. Henry Branstetter deceased will sell at public
Auction, at the residence Of the late Henry Bran
~stetter, on Indian Creek in Pike County, on Tues-
day the 27th day of July next, all the perscuai
estate of said deceased consisting Of horses, s1g',
cattle sheep, farming utensils, house hold and kitch-
en- furniture Sc. &c. Amorg the horses is q very
valuable and Thoroughbred STALLION, known BY
the name of SIR ARCHIE HUNT. He ia now
rising 5 years old, and is surpassed by no horse in
the county, for purity of blood and beauty Of form.
The terms OF sale will be ~ months credit on all
sums over FIVE dollars, with the exception of the sta
BILE horse, which will be sold on a credit Of IL and
Is months, the purchaser giving bond aud security for
the purchase money.
THOMAS CRAIG, 49,.
ELIZABETH BRANSTETTER.
July 8, lS4l.
, 1841-07-03
NOTICE.

letters Of administration have been
IL granted TO the undersigned, by the Clerk
Of the County Court Of Pike county, On
the Estate of Andrew A. Love decea-
sed, bearing date the 9th day Of May,
A. D.. 1e4I. All persons having claims
against said Estate, are required to exhibit
them for allowance TO me within one year
after the date of said letters or they may be
precluded from any benefit of said Estate,
and if such claims be not exhibited within
three years from the date of said letters they
will be forever barred.
JAMES o. KINNEY Admir-,
July 8, 184l!-4t.
, 1841-07-03
ry and scientific; and a Normal School, for
the education Of teachers.

The last JefTersonian Republican contra
diets the statements Of the st. Louis Papers,
that Judge Hunt has been appointed Judge
OF the Supreme Court, but intimates that
the appointment will be made in time for
the fall term of the Court. The Governor,
we are satisfied could not make a more pop
ular appointment. than that Of Judge Hunt.
He lacks few if any of the qualities for the
station, and we express the universal senti-
ment of the people of this circuit when we
say that his loss here would be greatly de-
plored, while they would but rejoice at the
elevation of a sound lawyer, an able jurist,
and upright man to the Bench Of the Su-
preme Court. -
, 1841-07-03
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

'ENIE undersigned administrator Of the cs.
tate of Warren C.. Allison, decd. late
OF Pike county Mo-, hereby gives notice to
ali concerned, or in any way interested in
said estate, that the undersigned administra-
tor will make a final settlement of the said
estate at the next August term Of the coun-
iy court of said county.
JAMES G. SMITH, Admir-
July 3, 1841.-3t.
, 1841-07-03
STRAYED.

EROM this place, in the early part of last
week. a large bay horse about , years
old and rather poor at this time. His name
near the head lies on the left side of his neck
and his head is large. have no recollec-
ton of any white spots obout him.
Any information of him will be thankfully
received, and a reasonable compensation paid
to any one who will deliver him to me at
Bowling Green.
A.. II. BUCKNER.
july 5, 184l.-tf.
, 1841-07-03

We copy the following tribute to the cha.
%racter, talents and public usefulness of the
distinguished divine alluded TO, from an ex.
change paper. We do not recollect to have
seen any account OF the erection of the col
lege mentioned below before this:
We paid 4 visit on Monday TO Me-. Alex.
ander Campbell, at Bethany. lie lives amids,
the everlasting hills, ard there is beauty all
around him. We have never heard more
flattering things said of this distinguished
man, than by his own ~neighbors, Of all sects
and parties. He is more blessed than other
prophets-having not only a good report
among those that are afar oil, but in his own
country, and among his W kin. Many of
our readers, who know him only through his
immense labors, as a writer, preacher, con-
troversiallst, and an evangelist, will be sur
Prlsed to learn, that he is one Of the largest
and best farmers in the county. At this
time, he Is particularly employed, in erect
ing a college at Bethany, which, when com
pleted, will accommodate five hundred stu
The site, for beauty, healthfulness,
and surrounding conveniences, is scarcely
surpassed. The plan of the institution en-.
braces a Preparatory Department, for boys
from z TO IA; an Academy Of Arts and Sci
nnccs, for lads of ID and upwards, designed
Tor agriculturalists, mechanics, manufacture
srs, and merchants; a College Proper for
those who seek a thorough education. litcra.
, 1841-07-03
FINAL. SETTLEMENT.

'TNHE undersigned administrator Of the es
tate Of Nicholas G. Kabler decd late
Of Warren County Missouri, hereby gives no.
tee to al Creditors and others Interested in tho
sad estate, that he intends tomake a final set
Element of the said estate, at the next term
OF the County Court of said County to be
held on the goth day of June next.
WILLIAM McMURTRY, Admir-.
June 9Th I64I.-lw. g.
, 1841-07-03
premeCourt.

Our Court has been engaged during a part
of the present week in the trial of Lewis, a
slave charged with the murder Of his master,
Resin Mackay. The trial occupied two
days, and resulted in the conviction of the
accused, of murder in the first degree. He
was accordingly sentenced to be executed
at this place on Saturday the 9TH of August
next. During the trial, the prisoner seemed
as Indifferent, and careless to his fate, as
though he were destitute of all moral sense
and feeling. He received the sentence of
the Court without the slightest evidence of
emotion, and his whole conduct, bore the
marksoi having ahardened conscience and a
distorted judgment-U. Wright, Esq. of
Palmyra defended him, under the appoint
ment Of the Court, with his usual skill and
ability.
, 1841-07-03

Messrs. Boris & STUART, two of the
Virginia delegates in Congress, have address,
ed cards to their constituents with 4 view to
explain the reason of their voting in favor
Of resembling the 2lst rule of the lower
House Of Congress. These gentlemen be-
long 10 Mr.. Clay's school of compromise
compromise of the constitution-the rights
of the state, or any thing else, TO avert n
schism in the political church, and attain the
object of the ambition of these leaders.
Mr.. Stuart says: "a large number of the
Representatives from the Northern States,
'believing conscientiously that the sacred
"right ofPelitiOn is invaded by the refusal of
''Congress TO consider these memorials. are
'lorced to assume a position, which is appa-
..rcntly adverse to Southern interests, when
SIN truth they are as much opposed to
abolition as | am" And without pretend
ing to discuss the extent of the right of petit
ton, is SWELLING 10 rest his vote on the ground
of ~expediency alone" Even admitting that
Congress has no Jurisdiction over the matter
to appease the agitators of the North, who
believe that the sacred right Of petition is in
yaded by the former action of Congress, he
is willing to open wide the door of Congress
to these disturbers Of the peace of the union,
and have a subject that Congress, in his opin-
ion can do nothing with, discussed, debated
and acted upon by that body. This is mar
condescending on the part q this
Southern man by birth, and in principle!"
Mr.. Stuart believes that the number of Abo-
is very inconsiderable, and that fact
soo be made manifest by pursuing the
curse he favors, and there will be IN end of
, 1841-07-03
PUBLIC SALE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that Oh the 23rd day Of
y July next, there will be sold to the highest bidder A
ihe late residences Of Solomon Fisher decd, one half
milo North of Frankford Pike County Mo all The
personal Estate belonging TO said deceased (yiz:) horses.
Cattle sheep, hogs, goats, house hold and kitchen fur.
t!'are' farming utensils. about 80 bushels of old wheat,
also the crop now growing, and many other .ltielss too
tedious 10 mention.
JOHN X. FISHER, Admir-.
June &c, lSil.-3t.
, 1841-07-03

MIR. l%NGERsoLL's motion to reconsider the
vote of the House, resembling the anti-pett-
ton rule of the House, was lost by a vote Of
ZIG to ITO. Messrs. Ingersoll and Wise
made very able speeches, embracing the
whole subject of Abolition, in which the lat
ter lashed the Southern traitors without mer.
cy.
, 1841-07-03

We present 10 the reader a portion of the
speech of Mr.. Buchanan of Pa, on the Nc
Leod case. The reader will find in it no at
tempt at rhetorical display or establishment
of fancy. 1t abounds in common sense
views, and cogent argument. We hope to
be able to give Col. Benton's speech on the
same subject, who addressed the senate in
reply to Mr.. Preston of &C.