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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-12

Must with her voice combine.
A Piano exquis Al wrought
Must open md apart;
That all my Lighters may be taught,
To win strangers heart.
XIV.
My wife and daughters will desire
Refreshments from perfumes,
Cosmetics for the skin require
And official blool
The Civet, fragrance shall dispense
And treasur' Veets return;
Cologne revive t6 tagging sense,
And smoking urn.
And when at n bead
Begins to DR.
A southern cham Bmy bed
For natures soft4sTose:
With blankets, counterpanes and sheet;
Matrass and bed of down
And comfortables for my feet,
And pillows for my crown.
XVII.
I'D faithful friend
diverse hour;
litter will descend
knee to power.
A ffIeS me when I'm wrong,
My il oul to see;
And that Fiendship prove as strong
For him his for me.
XVIII.
want kind and tender heart,
For others wants to feel;
A soul secure from Fortunes dart,
And bosom armed with steel
To bear divine chdstisement's lo]
And minghng in my plan,
Subm pm to the will of God,
Y charity to Man.
XIX.
keen, observing eye,
pr listening ear,
TIL h through all disguise to spy,
wisdom's voice to hear.
A tongue to speak at virtues need
In Heavens sublimes. strain;
And lips, the cause of man to plead,
And never plead in vain.
Xxx.
Iwant uninterrupted health
Throughout my long career;
And streams of never failing wealth
To scatter far and near,
The destitute to clothe and feed,
Free bounty to bestow;
Supply the helpless orphans need
And soothe the widows woe.
XXI
| want the genius to conceive,
The talents to unfold
Designs, the vicious to retrieve;
The virtuous to uphold.
Inventive power, combining skill;
A persevering soul,
Ofhuman hearts to mould the,wiI,
And reach from Pole to Pole.
XII,
want the seals of power and place,
The ensigns of command;
Charged by the Peoples unbought grace
To rule my native Land
Nor crown, nor sceptre would ask
But from my country's will,
BY day by night to ply the task
Her cup of bliss to fill.
XIII.
want the voice or honest praise
To follow me behind;
And to be thought in future days
The friend ofhuman kind.
That after ages as they rise
Exulting may proclaim,
In choral union to the skies,
Their blessing on my name.
XIV.
These are the wants of mortal man,
cannot want them long
For life itself is but span,
And earthly bliss song.
My last great want absorbing all
Is, when beneath the sod,
And summon'd to my final call:
The mercy Of my God.
XIV.
And oh! while circles in my veins
Of life the purple stream; :.
And yet fragrant small remains
OF natures transient dream;
My soul in humble hope unsear'd
Forget not thou to pray,
That this thy want may be prepared
To meet thejudgment day.
Washington, 18th June 1910.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-12

want gdTuCH anu park
My dwelling to surround,
A thousand acres, (bless the mark,)
With walls encompass'd round,
Where fiocks may range and herds may
low,
And kids and lambkins play
And flowers and fruits commingled grow
All Eden to display.
vi.
/ want when summers foliage fails,
And autumn strips the trees,
A house within the city walls
For comfort and fol. ease
But here as space is somewhat scant,
And acres rather rare,
My house in Town only want
To occupy square.
VII.
Iwant Steward, Butler, Cooks,
A Coachman, Footman, Grooms,
A library of well bound books,
And picture garnished rooms.
Corregios, Magdelen and Night,
The Matron of the chair:
Guido's fleet coursers in their fight,
And claudes at least a pair.
VIII.
Iwant cabinet proflse
Of medals, coins, and gems;
a printing press for private use
Offifty thousand ems,
And plants and minerals and shells,
Worms, insects, fishes, birds;
And every beast on earth that dwels,
In solitude or herds.
TX.
want board of FURNISHED plate,
OF silver and of gold,
Tureens of twenty pounds in weight
With sculptures richest mould.
Plateaus with chandeliers and lamps,
Plates, dishes all the same:
And Porcelain vases with the stamps
of Sevres, Angouleme.
x.
And naples Of fair glossy stain
Must form my chamber doors,
And carpets of the Wilton grain
Must cover all my floors.
My walls with Tapestry be decked
Must never be outdone;
And damask curtains must protect
The colors from the sun.
XL
And mirrors of the largest pane
From Venice must be brought;
And sandal wood and bamboo cane
For chairs and tables bought,
On all the maRtel pieces, clocks
OF thrice gilt bronze must stand,
And screens of ebony and box
Invite the strangers hand.
XII.
want(who does not!)-a wife,
Affectionate and fair;
To solace all the woes of life,
And all its Joys to share.
OF temper sweet-of yielding will
Ofim, yes placid mind;
With all my faults to love me still
With sentiment refined.
XIII.
And as Times car incessant runs
And Fortune fills my store:
Iwant ofdaughters and ofsoDs
From eight to half score.
/ want, (alasl can mortal dare
Such bliss on earth 10 cravea)
That all the girls be chaste and falr--
The boys all wise and brave.
XIV.
And when my bosom's darling sings
With melody divine,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-12
POEM BY John ID. ADAMS.
Correspondence cfthe Albany Journal.
WASHINGTON, AUG. 81, lS4I.

WASHINGTON, AUG. 81, l64l.
John Quincy Adams is one of the
intellectual prodigies whose charac-
tiers distinguish ERAs of time. A
hundred years hence doubt whether
the American annals will show more
than two Names. ENJAMIN FRANK
LII and GEORGE WASHINGTON
brighter than that of JOHN @. ADAMS.
Mr.. Adams is now "a years old.
But years have no impression upon
his intellect.
Mr.. Morgan, whose seat in the
House is next to Mr.. Adams, has OBJ
tanned for me, with permission TO pub
lish in the Journal, copy Of the poem
which | enclose. 1t was written in
July, 1910 under these circumstances:
Gen. Ogle informed Mr.. Adams that
several young ladies in his District
had requested him TO obtain MIR. Adj
ANS autograph for them. In accord
ance with this request, MIR. Adams
wrote the following beautiful Poem,
upon "1he aOants Of man. each stan
"a upon sheet of note paper. What
American young lady would not set a
precious value upon such an AUTO
GRAPH from the ilIustrious statesman:
THE WANTS OF MAN.
"Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long"
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-12

"Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long,"
IT'S not with we exactly So
But tits so in my song.
My wants are many, and if told
Would muster many score;
And were each want mint ofgold,
/ still should long for more.
IL.
What first want is daily bread,
And canvass backs and wine:
And all the realms of nature spread
Before me when dine,
-Four courses scarcely can provide
My appetite to quell,
With four choice cooks from France beside,
To dress my dinner well.
Ill
What next want at heavy cost,
Is elegant attire;
Black sable furs for winters frost,
And silk for summers fire,
And Cashmere shawls, and Brussels lace
My bosom front to deck
And diamond rings my hands to grace:
And rubies for my neck.
".
And then want a mansion fair,
A dwelling house, in style,
-Four stories high, for wholesome air,
A massive marble pile:
With halls for banquets and for balls
An furnished rich and fine;
With stabbed studs in fifty stalls,
And cellars for my VINE
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12
RESUMPTION.

Friday next is the day fixed for the resumption
OF payment by the banks of Pennsylvania. 1t is
insisted in many quarters that these banks will
be unable 10 maintain payments in specie, while,
with no less pertinacity the Pennsyvanans. who
may be supposed TO know most about the matter,
declare that they can maintain what they will
undertake. The U. S. Gazette of Saturday
last, gave full view of the condition Of the Sc
veral banks of the city and county Of Phiadel-
phia, and assures those who look to the resump-
ton with apprehension that, "ther fears are en-
tirely groundless." The same paper anticipates
the following probable effects of the resump-
ton:
Many persons suppose that resumption must be pro-
ducuve OF great scarcity Of money but do not
upon what such an opinion can he based The crcu-
ation is now at point much lower than il has been at
for very many years. The loans Of the banks gener-
ally exceed by very small amount their actual CAPT
tails The owners Of the capital are afraid TO uae it,
and 1t lies unproductve in the form Of deposites All
looking with apprehension to the day of resump-
ton. So that day shall be passed and it shall
be seen that payment has been resumed, all will feel
relieved The capitalist will then desire to make in
vestments The owners of stocks, real estate and
merchandise, will be enabled 10 part with their pro-
perry and pay the debts that are now embarrassing
them. The number Of exchanges will be increased
and there will be an increased demand for the medium
Of exchange. The banks will find their circulation
increasing and will desire to increase the amount of
their loans Individuals and institutions will thus be
IN the market competitors for the purchase of sccur
ties, whereas at present both hold themselves aloof
therefrom. Activity and animation will take the place
Of inactivity and depression; and we shall gradually
find ourselves returning to state of quiet prosperity
in which both capitalist and laborer will find abund-
ant employment and full reward alike forgetting the
excitement Of 1886 and the depression of 1910.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12
LATER FROM FLORIDA.

In our last paper we chronicled successes on
the part Of our troops. The next mail brought
US the news of more murders committed by the
Indians in The immediate vicinity of the U. S.
Military stations.
Itappears that Lieutenant SHERWOOD and a
Mrs. MONTGOMERY, wife Of Lieut.. NoNTGoME-
RY, OF the 7th Regiment of Infantry, were ri
ding out for pleasure, few days since, under
an escort of soldiers, and, when only two miles
from the military post at Micanopy, were fred
on by party Of Indians. Lieut.. SHERWOOD.
Mrs. MONTGOMERY, sergeant major, and two
privates Of the escort, were killed Mrs. M. was
from Cincinnati, and had been married but a
short time.
The news was brought to Fort flaming by
express on the goth ult Five privates were
missing at the time the express left Mcanopy.
Two wagoners, on the road from Pilatka TO
Fort Russell, were shot by the Indians on Tues
day last. They had started out few hours IN
advance Of the escort, and were shot miles
from Piatka
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12
FOR THE MADIsoNIA N.
THE MINERAL LANDS.

A resolution was passed by the House of Reprcsen
tatiyes on the 9th of February 1899, by which the
President of the Uucd States was requested to
to be prepared and presented to the next Con-
gress, at early day, plan for the sale OF the public
mineral lands, having reference well TO the amount
of revenue to be derived from them, and their value
public property, to the equitable claims of indi
viduas upon them and that he, at the same time,
communicate to Congress all the informatiol in the
possession of the Treasury Department relative to
their location value, productiveness and occupancy
and that he such further information t. be col
ected, and surveys to be made, may be necessary
for these purposes"
Sir months after the commencement Of the last scs-
SION the President transmitted to Congress a report Of
the result of the examination made by DR.. Owen
into the mineral character of portions of the Ter
rtories of Wisconsin and Iowa but yet al
though onethrd of the second session has elapsed
no information has been furnished respecting the mi
neral lands belonging to the public in the other por
tons of the country which celebrated for their
mines and if the Department is not already possessed
Of any information as to extent and value of the mi
neral lands in Illinois and Missouri il is hoped that
mineral regions Of those States explored by competent
persons. Such explanation is demanded as much by
the interests of those States by those Of the Gene
raj Government
The mineral lands will never be properly workeds 50
long they continue public property, and therefore
has always been matter of much interest to the resi-
dents of those nds that some plan should be adopted
for their disposal They therefore hailed with plea
sure the passage of the resolution before referred to-
as sign that their wishes would soon be gra,ifed.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

The Southern Literary Messenger, for January is
before us. The principal article is continuation Of
the able essays on the Nayy-being the fourth and
probably the last Of the series We havs peruscd il
with much interest and instruction, and no one who
will read il fail to derive the same advantage
lays bare many revolving abuses and plumbers of habi-
tual occurrence and inherent defects of the system
We DESTROYS that Congress should have the bene-
fit of this authors knowledge, and for that purpose we
have commenced the republication ofthe article on our
first page The writer is understood to be Lieut.
MAuRY, ofthe Navy
The Messenger also contains the will of Admiral
Sir Isaac Coffin, Bart r. ~, contemplating the esa-
bishmen ofthree naval schools in Massachusetts,, but
which was cancelled and great variety of articles on
other subjects in prose and verse fully sustaining the
character this publication has long enjoyed. The
present number is the list Of vol T. t. w White
Richmond, Va Price IS per annum.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROBBERIEs

Arrest OF THE RoBBERs. We learn from the Post
master of this city that the persons implicated in the
extensive robberes Of the Great Western Mail
for New York and points East Of it, have all been ar
rested, The mails stolen embrace packages Of letters
from Wheeling, Columbus, Cincinnati Louisville
Nashville and St Louis about six packages from
each The active and cnterprsng agents Of the Post
Office Department. Messrs. Pitt and Kennedy, have
been for time past the lookout, but the nge-
nay of the robbers eluded detection. Finally, how
ever they succeeded in discovering the parties, and
arrested driver named German, who Immediately
confessed his participation in the crime and implicated
person named Or. Braddec, his clerk, named Pur-
nell, and an assistant accomplice named Trayer All
these parties reside ia Union Town, Pa
Large amounts of money, trunks and carpet bags
stolen from travellers have been discovered and part
of the money has been identified having been taken
from the mail. This system of depreciation has been
carried on from the 18th November until the 18th De-
cember at different periods and the rcbberies are the
most extensive committed in the United States.
Bali. American
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

This handsome token ofthe appreciation with which
the fair ladies Of Washington have smiled upon the pa
trioc efforts Of the Central Democratic Tippecanoc
Club, isnow finished, and will be appropriately pre-
scented to the Club, on Thursday evening next At 7
O'Clock, in Carusis Saloon, The design painting,
furniture and whole combination, strike us as being
beautiful and appropriate The banner is of deli
cate blue satin with rich gold fringes cords and as-
sells and tasteful estoons at top the staff being
mounted by spirited figure of an eage-gilt. On
one side is represented the goddess Of liberty in very
graceful moving attitude drawing around her with
one arm the flag of the Republic and with the other
scattering flowers upon the earth On the right, in
the distance is represented the capitol Of the Union
IN the midst Of city, darkened, as is also the whole
intervening space by dismal black clouds which impend
above while on the opposite side the sky Frightening
with the golden beams Of the SUM- before whose GEM
al warmth the mists flying and the earth below
beginning rejoice, Hence we see on that side OF
the picture, fresh and luxuriant grove studded by
logcabin, whose possessors are dancing before the
door, to the blessings" of VOL The motto " Pre-
scented by the Wing Ladies Of Washington 10 the
Tippccanoe Club, ls4I."
Onthe REVERSE is very excellent portrait OF Wash
ington, surrounded by well painted wreath of oak
and laurel with the following from the farewell
address beneath:
Indignantly frown upon the first dawnng of
every attempt to ALLEVIATE any portion Of our country
from the lest.o
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

Gov. SEWARD, Of New York, refers in his recent
message to the result Of the Presidential election in
the following terms
The people ofrhe United States have within the
last year, IA a manner prescribed by their own laws
IN perfect tranquility chosen by free suffrage and
WIN universal acquiescence, the magistrates by whom
oil the powers of government shall be exercised under
legal responsibilities until those powers shall again
return 10 themselves. However we may have differed
concerning the questions which have been considered
all will agree that the peacefulness and good order
which have attended the proceeding, furnish ample
proof that the people may safely be allowed TO discuss
every measure that concerns their welfare; and that
neither force fraud is necessary secure subms-
sion to rulers, where power is limited enlght
ened, and suffrage universal.
The Chief Magistrate of the Union will enter upon
his trust with favorable auspices. The public good
quires, and the public mind consents TO- epose For
tunate in experience of public services 10 the Senate
and the field in executive and diplomatic stations ioi
tuhate IN exemption from prejudice in favor of any
ioneous policy hitherto pursued fortunate in the en-
Joymenl OF hs countrys yeneratlon and gratitude, and
especially fortunate in having at once defined and
reached the boundary of his ambition the President
can nave no other objects than the public welfare and
an honorable fame. The people expect that he will
preserve peace maintain the integrity OF our territory
ana the nvioabity Of our flag cooperate with Chris
an nations IN expressing piracy and the slave trade,
AVOID alliances for every other purpose conduct our TO
reign relations with rmness and fairness terminate our
controversies with the Indian tribes regain their conf
aence ana protect them against cupidy and fraud con
fine the actions ofthe Executive Department to consltu
onal bounds abstain from interference with elections
and the domestic ofhe States defer TO the wis
dom of Congress- and submit the will Of the people
observe equal and exact justice to all men and classes
of men, and conduct public affairs with steadiness
that enterprise may not be disappointed with
my, that labor may not be deprived of its rewards
and with due accountability Of public agents. that
publican Institutions may suffer reproach Ii he
shall endeavor to meet these expectations discon
tents can effect-no opposition embarrass him. fol
he will act IN harmony with the spirit of the Consu
ton, and with the sentiments of the people And
when, like him whose fame is unapproachable, bui
whose wisdom and moderation this distinguished ct-
zen has adopted his great example, he shall have
healed his connrys wounds and restored her hapri-
ness and prosperity he will enjoy the felicity Of
retirement more honored than even his distinguished
station
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

And as the Secretary Of the Treasury his comrnu-
nicaton to the President of the 4h june stated that
Dr, Owens report was presented in advance Of the
plan for the disposal Of the mineral lands, which is
now IN the course Of preparation and will be laid be-
foreyou at an early day." they hoped that that plan
would have been submitted during the last session.
that If there not time at that session TO
make legal provisions for the sales of these lands YET
that such plan might be examined during the recess
so that at the of the present session.
the subject having become familiar to the members, il
could be promptly disposed Of As yet however that
early day" has not arrived plan having been sub
mltted and, the subject may have been overlook
cd owing to matters Of general interest occupy
ing the attention Of the proper authorities trust that
out OF regard to the interests of the settlers upon the
mineral lands well to those Of the United States
some one may take the proper dsnter the
resolution of 1882 and enable us to have plan for
the disposal of the mineral lands" GALENA
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

Ere four years shall have expired the people Of
this country will recall Martin Van Buren, to refill
the high place fiom which they have hurled him by
their ignorance and hard cider.-Rich. Eng Jan. g.
This is bold vaccination, and an impudent
But with what grace does it come from state
which, according TO the recent census, harbors
nearly $4,000 people who can neither read nor
write A State which, thus possessing great
er amount of ignorance" than any State in
the Union in proportion to population, gave its
vote in favor of Martin Van Buren,!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

The recent rains and mild weather have caused
breaking up of the ice in the rivers. Freshets on the
Delaware. schuylkill, Susquchanna, Passaic, Hack
ensack, Hudson, and Connecticut rivers, have done
considerable damage To the ice in the Susquehan-
ma may be attributed the nonarriya of the northern
mail in this city on Sunday. Several bridges tho
Passaic, Delaware, and other rivers have been swept
away Damage to the amount of $4,000 was done
to the Croton Water Works, New York The snow
seems to.have wholly disappeared
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

Lord Byron predicted that France would one ds,
claim the ashes of Napoleon and commemorate hi
deeds BY The erection of magnificent mausoleum il
Inc capital ofthe empire, in the following lines
= Can glory's lust
Touch the freed spirit of the feitered dust
small care hal he Of what his tomb consists,
nought u he secps--nor more if he exists:
lie wants not this but France shall feel the want
~ TINS last consolation, though so scant;
Tier honor, fame, and faith demand his bones,
10 rear above pyramid ofthrones
Or carried onward in the battles van
10 form like Cuesclin's dust, her tasman,
But be u as Il is the lime may come,
His name shall beat the alarm like Zska's drum
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

IL The speech of Mr. MANGUM, Of North
Carolina, in the Senate, yesterday, on the Pre-
empton Bill, was distinguished for power Of ar
presented by the able, enlightened, and accom-
plished Senators who now represent the old
North State, to Messrs Brown and Strange, who
so long misrepresened the wishes and opinions
of their constituents.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

SouATTING LIrTLE.-The Claremont IN H.
Eagle, says that while the yeas and nays were
calling in the House of Representatives on Wed
nesday of last week on question, Mr.. Brown,
Of South Hampton, " an odd chick" did not answer
TO his name. When the vote was through he rose
and addressed the Speaker as follows
Mr.. Speaker rise to let you know that | did
not dodge this question, only squatted Title, in
order to take better view Of the subject and
say NO to that critter"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-12

HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE, for January, is the
commencement of the 4th volume Of that valuable
"o'A ana contains, among great variety Of satisti
ea' Articles essays on the East India trade on Bank
rup' laws The war in the east, &c. &c We rejoice
70 learn from the editor that this periodical has adj
vanced TO degree Of unexa mpled prosperity