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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Directors OF the Bank of Cairo are aware
oil the excitement which exists in the commun.
ty, in relation to the failure of Messrs. Wright
{. Co., Of London, and they regret that an i'm.
preston should have gone abroad, that, because
that firm was connected with the Cairo City Co.,
as their fiscal agents, the Bank must necessarily
suffer-
They now take occasion 10 state, distinctly,
that the house Of Wright &. Co. has no connex.
ion with the Bank Of Cairo in any way whatever,
and to the best belief OF the Directors, they have
no portion of its stock, inasmuch as the name Of
the irm is not on the books, either as an origin al
holder, or assignee by transfer; and further,
the failure Of that house does not affect the liabil.
ity Of the Bank to meet its engagements.
The Banking Institution and the Cairo City
Co. are distinct and separate corporations, and
the pecunary arrangements between the Cairo
City Co. and Messrs. Wright q Co. were nego-
tated and realized by the parties themselves.
The bank had no action in the matter whatever,
and although the Bank Of Cairo is the Deposito
~ the funds Of the Cairo City Co. it has not
now, nor has it ever had any acceptances or
other paper Of liability Of Wright q Co. For
all advances made for the Cairo City Co., the
Bank has been duly reimbursed by bills on Phil.
adc pha and New York, drawn on the Treason.
er, or on banks where the Company's funds were
placed.
1t is to be hoped that the foregoing, in addition
10 what has already been communicat ed to the
public, will have the effect, SO far as the bank is
concerned, to allay any apprehensions, which
may have been entertained preiudica 10 its
,anding.
The Bank will resume specie payments sim.
ultaneously with the generality OF the Western
Banks.
By order, J, D. BAKER, President.
Attest, 5. JoNEs Cashier.
January 90, 1s41,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06


DISGRACEFUL.-Tha following statement
we copy from the Washington correspondence
Of the Boston Atlas:
There has been practice prevailing here for
somo years past, to limited extent, which as u
chroniclcr Of events at the Capitol, ! feel called
upon to expose. The two Houses Of Congress,
you know, are allowed large number Of Pages,
o. bnys in waitrg to run to and from the Scnrlc
Chamber and all OF the House, to do the bid.
dag Of the members. These hpys most or whom
are under ten and Twelve years, are allowed 90
a day, or 1850 week Tor this little SERVICE
Some half dozen years since soGo ayaririous
members brought lHe!r sons, and o1.ainad employ
nicnt for them as Messengers the practice was
al ways regUdiacA, aud in one instance old "Ben
Hardin" Of KY, threatened father 10 expose
his conduct Ia me House, if he did not withdraw
his sou from the service. the threat was sue.
Gess'ui 10 accomplish its purpose. At the last
sesso Dr. Dnn"an, 50 notorious and so in "a.
Aous all over the land, brought on his son ror this
purpose. Col, Johnson gave him Messengers
place in his ro1N, and he was paid Tor eigh,
months services, and $3.50 extra at the end OF
the session, in all between six and seven hun.
dted dollars. This session, again, The Doctor
brings forward his son, and he receives per diem
as before, and will at the end Of the session, prob
ably, receive an extra payment-such being the
practice, This practice have thought deserving
Of public notice, for if such things are done in
the green tree, what may be done in the dry
There are scores of orphan boys here, and the
sons Of poor parents, why should the employ.
ment be given to the imported boys of foreign pol
iticjans, It's not necessary to send to Ohio (or
a common runner Of erands, nor is it dignifed tc
say the least, for menbsI of Congress 10 thrust
his son upon the Vce.Presidcnt.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06
From the Florence (Ala.) Enquirer, Dec 10
ELECTORAL VOTE OF ALABAMA.

1t seems that, by in(ormality in conducting the
proceedings in the Electoral College Of this
State, the vote OF Alabama for President and
Vice President will be lost. The Constitution
Of The United SBes provides that the mode Of
voting in the Electoral Colleges for President
and Vice President shall be by LallOt--lhat the
two shall be voted for by distinct balIots--and
that these facts shall appear on the face of til
certificate of election. According to the order
Of proceeding in the Electoral College of this
State, as given in our last paper, from the Tus.
caioosa Monitor, the Electors did not vote by
ballot, and distinctly for each officer, but by
0iUG goce-each Elector rising when his name
was called, and responding "Martn Van Buren,,
Of New York, for President Of The United STATES,
and Richard M, Johnson, for Vice President. "
or course, this departure from the plan express.
Iy laid down in the Constitution Of the United
States will as elfectually nulify and abrogate the
vote Of the State, when the certificates cone to
be opened and the ballots counted in washington.
as would be the adoption of the U;ca roce system
by an individual in our State elections destroy
his vote. 1t was suange oversight or culpable
ignorance in the Electors to conduct the pro.
ceedmgs as they did, but, under the crcumsan
COS Of the great difference between the vote for
Gen. Harrison and Mr.. Van Bur1n, one which
Will be attended by no worse consequences thar
the loss Of AIabana's seven votes to Mr.. Var
Buren, and his party in the State. Had the tive
candidates, however, been within few votes 0
each other, the consequences might have been nj
less than the succu2s OF aman as President, with
out ma jority Of sufIrages.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06
The bill, as amended by rider, passed..

The BILL as amended by rider, passed..
bill to incorporate the St. Louis fire com.
pany.
And bill authorizing B. D. Talafors to ped.
die without license, was read third time and
passed
A bill proposing 10 change the time Of meet.
ing Of the General Assembly TO the Sd Monday
in October was rejected. And the House adj.
ourned
Messrs Ellis and Mitchell presented peli.
tons praying the establishment Of State roads.
Messrs. Mitchell and Matson presented pc.
titons praying the organization Of new coun.
ties.
Messrs. Boudn and Hoeman presented pc.
titions of private individuals, all Of which were
referred to appropriate committees.
The following bills were read a third time and
passed.
A bill concerning the Lincoln Academy.
A bill requiring the Auditor to give a quietus
upon lands and town lots forfeited for non.pay.
ment OF taxes when it shall appear that such
lands were improperly returned.
A bill concerning bills Of mortality in St.
Louis and its vicinity. 1t requires Physicians
and Sections 10 return weekly lists Of ell deaths,
buras, etc.
A bill changing the place Of holding elections
in Missouri Township, in Boone county, from
Douglass to RocheporL
bill organizing the BoonyIla Hotel COM
panv.
An act for the relief of Joseph c. Brown and
others.
A resolution allowing Mr.. Jackson Of Audrain
Dav from the commencement of the session.
Acts establishing State roads from Massie'
irnn works. 10 lIermon, Pennington and Spring
field.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06

GooD.-A halter in New Yorl, gives a
definition of the common phrase "over
head and ears in debt" He says, in his
advertisement, it means a man hasn't maid
for his hat
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06

The Richmond Wing is mistaken in supposing
that there are only GOO white persons, upwards
Of 20 years Of age, in the county Of Albemarle,
who can neither read nor write. We had not
believed it, but reference to the late census Of
the county discloses the melancholy fact, that
there are scren hundred and hirty;fre in this
amentable condition. What a reproach to our
Legislators does this fact convey! Is there no
bold energetic spirit now in the Legislature, who
will take hold Of this subject and never relax his
grasp, until some system is adopted which will
convey light and knowledge to the people? Ii
is burning shame, that so large portion of the
citizens of Virginia should be permitted to grow
up in absolute ignorance. Let the press speak
out upon this subject Char. AdU
"Thus far into the bowels of the earth
have we marched on without impediment,'
as the man said when he fell into the empty
well.
"Pll take the responsibilities the nurse
said when she took the baby.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06
.Januarv 25'h. 1Sl1.

January ZOm lStI'
DEAR Sir: Very little business Of a general
nature has been done sisce my last. On Sat
u'day Mr.. Mitchell called up the Protest sub
United by himself some time since, upon the sub
icct Of the resolutions offered by the Speaker, in
The early part Of the session. 1t was not permit
ted to appear upon the Journals.
You have been informed that the bill recon-
mending the organization Of fifteen new counties
was mado the special order Of this day. After
reports from select committees, Zone Of which
reported adversely to the petition from your coun,
ty, praying charg' in t;.e STATE road from this
place to BoonyiIlc,} he new county bill was
taken up and PISSED by ppriy vote.
When it was called up, Mr.. Nausby moved
TO refer il hack 70 the committee with instructo n
to furnish the House all the inform alton in their
possession, relative TO the population, soil &c. Of
the respective counties, which resolution was
voted down.
Mr.. Bogy OF ST.. Louis, then offered resolu-
ton requiring its reference back to the COMMITTEES
with Instructions to report to the House, whether
the law requiring notice to be published two
months before the presentation Of petition for
a new county had been complied with.
MIR. Redran made a question Of order. The
Speaker decided that it was in order, but sug.
SHSltu lildL IL was SUSIE puOic W ulF!sIOu' n
motion was then made 10 take the question upon
its reference which was done and decided in the
negative.
The wings showed, that according to the cen.
sus, without making single new county, the
minority will have the ascenGeRcy at the next
session Of the Legislature. or the 100 mem.
bers, fifty one will represent something more than
one fifth Of the population, who pay only about
two uinths Of the revenue.
1t was urged by the friends Of the bill, that
many persons in these new counties have 10 trav-
81 from seventy to hundred miles to court
that representation at present is unequal, and
many counties that have but one Representative,
have population equal to that in counties which
send two. They thought themselves justfabIc
10 being governed by what the population OIL
these new counties will probably be TWO years
hence. To this it was answered that the Con
stitntion restricted the Legislature to facts. Tha
they had no right, in forming new counties, IL
anticipate what their population might be; anc
that the present inequality in representation wa.
unavoidable from the influx of population since
the last appoItonment, and would be corrected
so soon as the new apporonment is made.
When this bill was disposed Of, that which
proposed to organize the county Of Gentry, wa
taken up and rejected. a scene of confusion
enSued, and the evening was spent 10 calling lh
yeas and nays, upon call OF the House, an
The question Of adjournment.
When the Legislature will adi ourn is altogeth
er uncertain. At the late at which business ha
been done for few days, it is not chmorica t
say they will be here until June. Yours, &c
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-06

From the Madsonian, Jan'y 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE.
In recent article under this head we
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-17
A CONCESSIO

1t will have been that Senators Calhoun and
Wright have both admitted that The sub Treasury has
been condemned by the People, although they pre-
tend that there is popular expression in favor of
National Bank. This concession, late as it comes
reluctantly it is forced is important be observed
and considering the quarter from whence it comes il
may fairly be accepted full justification Of the
of repeal the earliest period of the special session.
1t would be absurd to suppose that the repeal of the
sub Treasury does not imply The purpose ofintroducing
a substitute. There is not in the nation that
has desired the removal of this odous and oppressive
institution, who has also made up his mind sup
port useful and sautary Fiscal Agent and who does
not expect that Congress will 90 Immediately about
creating it.
The concession of Messrs. Calhoun and Wright
does them honor, and far their opinion has
weight it will be beneficial 1t cannot but be obvious
that involves every thing necessary now to he DONE
to establish the financial machinery of the Govern
ment and ofthe country.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-17
correspondence OF the Madisonian.

RICHMOND, fla, June l.
An affecting circumstance took place in Carlow
vile, an adjoining village last evening. A young
man, formerly think of New York, by the name of
John La Tourett, a merchant shot dead by a
Mr. BisseIl, formerly his clerk. Mr.. La Tourett hav
ing been little out Of his mind imagined that Mr.
Bisse about to do him some injury, and became
quite insane on the subject, though Mr.. Bissell was
perfectly friendly. In consequence of this, Mr. La
Tourett removed short distance to his uncle's,
where he was thought to be recovering Last night
is supposed he mounted his horse and rode to the
villsgealighted and went to Mr. Bssell's house with
out shoes and entered adjoining that in which
Mr. B. lying Mr.. B. hailed him, but receiving no
answer and not knowing who the intruder was,
seized his pistol, and fred at Mr.. S., and shot him
through the breast. The circumstance is very much
regretted, and Mr.. S. had relations at the North
you will oblige his friends by inserting this notice
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-17
In SENATE.
w EDNEsDAY, .

"WEDNESDAY, June 10, 1911.
The PRESIDENT, pro tenn, presented petition
for improvement Of the Notifications Of the Delaware
On motion of Mr. BUCHANAN, ii referred
70 the Committee military affairs.
Also, the petition Of w alter r. Johnson for com
pensaton Of losses sustained by him in consequence
of his appointment one of the Scientific Corps OF
the Exploring Expedition.
On motion of Mr.. PRESTON laid on the table.
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented the petition OF many
widows Of Revolutionary officers and soldiers for
lief, in consequence of the expiration of pensions
Mr. CLAY presented numerousy signed petition
from Rochester, N. Y. for a General Bankrupt Law.
Also, petition from manufacturers in New York
and Connecticut, for protection against certain i'm
ported hats.
Mr. PORTER presented petition. Subject not
heard
MIR SMITH, from the Committee on Public Lands
reported against any action during the present sessio
on the resolutions Of the Legislature of Mississippi
favor Of new land Office in that State
Mr. BENTON wished to call up his resolutions
calling the Secretary of the Treasury for nforma-
ton az to the state Of accounts since March 4th.
Mr. CLAY reminded the Senator that the resolu-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-17

PoR THE hlADIsoNiAN

The present state Of Pennsy lvapia avenue, SO very
destructive OF all comfort, and injurious TO the
heaith oil TINS city appears have attracted public
tenlon IN an eminent degree Ii is therefore, that
the writer would call the attention OF the citizens of
the District and all Others that he has seen in the Of
fce the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Repre-
senatives model of the Siereoiomie pavement of tho
Coun, DE Leslie of Paris which, he understands, is
patented in this country and that extensive manu-
facture Of the wooden blocks, of which il composed,
is established in the State Of Maine.
These blocks entirely different from any others.
being of rhombordal shape and crossing each other
at angle OF about 63 degrees-being pinned toge-
ther. They thus form a bridge the street.
Now ifthe authorities to whom il belongs to guard
the health and the comforts of the Metropolis
would adopt this mode Of paving the avenue only
would our health be preserved and comfort insured
but numerous other advantages would result in the
saving Of labor, TO horses and other animals OF draft
which would in very few years, more than pay the
expense
The writer ia informed that the agent Of the Count
DE Leslie is in this city, and that contract could
be made which would in another year. produce pave
ment upon this plan The blocks laid in this country
mineraized to insure the extended durability
model of the plan is deposited with certificates Of
its in London, at the Mayors Office in this
city and for the information Of the members of both
Houses of Congress, also ef in the office of
the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representa-
tyes. A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-17

The House of Representatives, after nearly
three weeks Of confusion and agitation, arrived
yesterday at point that promises a temporary
calm. The vote of 10 TO 1903, by which the
Rules OF the last Congress were adopted for the
government OF this session, superadding the
rules before adopted, which confne the action Of
the House to the business contemplated in the
proclamation Of the Executive, is indicative Of
determination on the part of a majority
OF the members to proceed to the conside-
ration Of the "grave and weighty matters" be-
fore them. AT least, we sincerely hope So
Already had we begun to descry in the distance
the ligh'nings of popular indignation, and to
hear the mutteiings Of approaching thunder.
We now hope the House will be content for
this session, at least. The time for ACTION
has arrived. The PEOPLE, before whose wrath
the House of Representatives is but straw, DE-
MAND IT.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-17

We notice among the arrivals In this city,
those Of Scott Harrison, the only remaining son
OF the late President, and DR.. Thornton, a rela.
i've.
portion of the Committee appointed BY the
people of Cincinnati, TO supernlend The reno
val OF the remains of the late President TO North
Bend, has also arrived in town, VIZ Judge Bur
and others.
The Committee is composed of the following
genlemen-most Of them old, intimate, and long
cherished friends of the deceased President.
BY the Citizens, Jacob Burnet, John, c.
Wright, John Reeves, Charles s. Clarkson,
Lewis Whiteman, Andrew M'Alpin, and John
c. Vaughan.
BY the Soldiers, T. d. Carneal and Ambrose
Dudley.
BY the City Council, Rufus Hodges, Edward
Woodruff, and ID. f. Powell.
On the arrival Of the remains here, says the
Cincinnati Gazette, il is the intention of our
citizens to pay their last respects TO their depart
ed friend, previous to his interment, by a funer-
al procession and other appropriate ceremonies
After these, the body will be conveyed TO North
Bend, where il is to be buried on beautiful
elevation, which is distinguishable from therver
for some distance above and below. And here,
beneath the sod that his own hand had cultiva-
ted, and which will hereafter be watered by the
tears of his pilgrim countrymen, will repose all
that is earthly, Of HIM who in war was the peo-
pies unsbrnking defender, and in peace their
unfailing friend
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NelD fork Correspondence.
NEw YonK, June Is, lS4I.

New foRK, June Is, lS4l.
The Temperance Reformation is the ruling
topic in our City. Hundreds think | may say
thousapds-who, scarcely month since, were
beastly and quarrelsome drunkards, have utterly
abandoned Intoxicating Liquors and become
men again, clothed and in their right mind. ,
Rarely has such an enthusiasm been exerted
here on any subiect--never on this. A Tempe
rance Hall was dedicated last evening, but only
a small portion of those who crowded around
the building could find place within it, Meet
ings of the Washington Temperance Society
are held three or four times a week, and the
Martha Temperance Society'-a large associa-
ton of Women--is now actively engaged in the
good work. We are preparing for Great Tenn
perance Celebration on the 4th (or rather 5th) of
July and strong efforts will be made TO prevent
the desceraton of independence by the scenes
of dissipation, revelry, and drunkenness, usual
ly exhibited here. Success to the noble cause
FANNY ELLsLER played to a great house last
evening, and was received with the usual honors'
Her stay here will doubtless be short, as people
will not endure 10 be crowded into such Jelly
many nights.
The Senate of this State sitting as high
Court for the Correction of Errors, is steadily
proceeding with It's business, and will probably
be able to adjourn about month hence. Yes
terday very important decision was made in
the case of Bender VS.. Bank of Utica. Bender
had endorsed note which the Bank discounted,
but which was not paid. Mr.. b. lives in Harris
vile Ibut the notice OF protest was sent 10
Chittenango, neighboring village, where the
endorser was in the habit of receiving letters
the mail being more frequent than to Hartsville.
The drawer of the note had written that the no.
tce should be sent to Chittenango. Bender re-
sisted payment on the ground of insufficient no
tce. The Court decided that he was liable
| y cas- ID, nays 4.
We have an arrival from the British West In
dies to the 2sth ut. They had suffered con
siderable from drought, but more from general
Discrimination to industry. Emigrants from
| Africa were arriving
| A woman named Hughes was nearly murder
ed by her husband at Albany last Sunday morn
ing Jealousy was the only assignable motive
She was not dead last evening.
Capt Hosken, of the Great Western, is slill
confident that the Steamship PRrsipENT has mol
foundered, nor been sunk by an iceberg. lie
hopes TO see her again. So do J.
! There is no change in Markets, but Cotton
and Grain are frmer. Domestic Exchanges
are slightly improved, and Stocks are hrm' fo-
reign Exchange ION England) has risen 10
i s 3-4a9
| There is certainly some disappointment here
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-17

at the location Of the Bank In the Political in.
stead OF the Commercial Metropolis Of the
nation yet think our citizens will generally
be happy TO see Mr.. Ewing's Fiscal Bank es-
tablished-not as the best we could have, but
the best that can be had
". H. Attree, reporter for the Herald, was
this morning excluded from the Court Of SEES
sons for classifying the testimony in larceny
case yesterday.
Yours, HAROLD.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE il

DEPARTMENT or STATE, June ~ b. 1871.
Tho presents and other articles usually exhibited to
vlsIters at this Department have been removed from
the room in the Northeast Executive Building in
which they have hitherto been placed TO more suit
able situation in the building appropriated the
Patent Office where they will in future be exhibited,
as they have been, heretofore, at the Department OF
State june 15-3t