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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19
"THE NEW ADMINISTRATION"

This is the title Of an article in the National
intelligencer Of Saturday, written, in The alb.
sence of the senior editor Of that paper, with
the very palpable and unworthy design of ex-
citing distrust between the President and his
Cabinet But who ever heard that the Cabine,
was "the administration ~ Who ever before
knew that the National Intelligencer was so pro.
ioundiy ignorant of the theory and forms of our
government as to entertain the ridiculous
nonoh mat upon every change of heads OF
departments, there was a change Of admi-
nistration2 Was that its view when Robert
smith left Mr.. Madison's cabinet2 No. Was
lhat Its theory when Gen. Jackson's cabinet
blew upi Nobody would have suspected it till
now. Mr.. Madison and Gen. Jackson were re-
garded as the heads of the administration, and
however much their cabinets changed, there
was no new administration" ventrring 10
usurp their power while they held the reins of
Government There has been no such govern
ment as the Intelligencer's doctrine supposes,
that we now remember, since the days of Do
cietlan and Maximian, when these two Empe-
rors, alternately or both together, ruled over the
Roman world. The Executive of the United
States is single, not pural-and this single Ex-
ecutlve is the President who is responsible tor
the administration, and is its sole head. But
we will not discuss this question of Executive
power with the junior editor of the Intelligencer
The argument on the side he espouses was ex-
hausted, long since, by his senior, who, with all
his superior capacity, ingenuity and taste failed
to sustain it. To enter again upon the contro-
versy with the Intelligencer, under such circum-
stances, would be to engage with cock-sparrow
after having conquered an Eagle. We therefore
refer the junior editor 10 the late controversy be-
tween the Inelgencer and the Madisonian, on
Executive Power, just preceding the resignation
Of the late Cabinet Administration trusting
that serious perusal of our articles on that sub
ject will give him a !" reaizing sense" Of the
true theory Of the Constitution, and practical
operations Of the laws--a sense" of which he
seems to stand greatly in need.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

The Charleston Patro, has the following notice Of
Judge Tallmadge able review the opinion Of Judge
Cowen
An elaborate criticism on the decision Of Judge
Gowen' OF New York, in the case Of Mcleod, which
ossee' y IN mastery manner, showing the igno-
IAue OF me Judge In those points of National Law,
leay aPP'icable TO II. II is established concusively,
.nat ~ Judge Cowen had known his duty Mcleod
"ou'u nave been discharged on the motion for Ha-
oeds copns, and all the excitement and peril TO the
peace OF the country consequent his present trial
aso'ueu. Judge Iallmadge makes out, by authority
anu argument, the following points
LIST That hostile attack and violation of our terri
,ory IN time OF general peace by the authority of the
brush uoveI nment with apparent cause, is SO far a
taiu toar OF the imperfect SORT as 10 furnish inn
punity TO the military engaged in il.
o. nat the instructions given TO the Governor or
Chief officers Of Canada under the circumstance
anu situation OF that colony contained sufficient
horty to egahze the attack or, if that be doubtful
then,
g. That the sanction by the British Government Of
the attack, supplied any possible deficiency in the in
structions
9TH That the Executive Department Of our Gov
eminent has decided that the relation in which Great
britain stands towards our Government TO the al
ar o. 'he Caroline, is that Of "imPerfect oar and
that individuals concerned in that transaction ought
not oy me PRINCIPLES OF public law, and the general
usage Of civilized States TO be holden personally res
ponsibIe," and
9TH That such decision by the Executive Depart
ment OF our Government is final and conclusive upon
all the courts in the United States.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19
Foreign Correspondents.
Pans July 25, 1871


Until to-day had been priding myself somewhat
upon my ability to ind in this great labaryn,h any
thing for which should myself diligently TO search
And this morning should probably have had my
usual success could have avaed myself Of some writ
ten directions which had previously had the precau-
ton to take; but had lost them and trusting to an
imperfect English Guide de Paris, have made three
unsuccessful attempts find at different times, three
American and English chapeL or places Of worship
The result has been that, to-day, have been in
house of worship. But my wanderings, however, have
not been frutess since have seen more and am bet
ter able to judge Of the Of the observance or
rather nonobseryance Of the Sabbath and Of the cha
racter and manners Of the people here. In search Of
one of the chapels named in my Guide had occasion
10 pass and repass part Of the Champ Eysees the ia
vorte resort, had been told Of the Parisians, and
where crowds might be seen Of a sunday. saw GER
tanly many people, but ought to say, perhaps, in
such crowds as expected. There were present APP
Parenty some Of all trades professions and grades Of
society, some riding some walking, some playing at
various games for which there fixtures by the way
and some listening to itinerant musicians but ALL as
the Parisians to be ever orderly in their deport
ment. The not made bedlam, by bolster
noise and every species Of rudeness like place
would be in America Passing group very attentive
to some paintive music stepped aside TO listen for
moment, when my eye caught a venerable old man
seated on stool and playing upon harp, accompa-
MED by two little girls suppose his daughters play
ing upon voins the elder about seven and the young
er about six years of age. They both performed ad-
mrably; but the simplicity, beauty, ngenuousness,
and grace, the selfpossession and intelligent eye Of
the younger rveted my attention and when, at the
close of performance, saw her anxious eye turned
first to the still empty box at the old mans feet and
then upon the crowd around her; and when, finally,
saw her take the box and, with graceful and unem-
barrassed air carry around for the contributions of
her audience, my heart touched, and onged for
the luxury Of doing the little innocent sub
stantia good than the contribution of few SOUS
have thus described this petite musician, because
believe the description may be Of interest and i'm
porance, as evincing the marvellous results of early
training This child doubtless the daugh Inter, as
she was doubtless the PRIDE of nrm and very poor
but intelligent and worthy old man. who, by constant
and anxious culture Of her mind her manners and her
heart, well her hand and ear had made her the
prodigy she was. II, as have read the mind, the
heart, and the manners formed by education" it
follows, it seems to me, Of course that the very ex-
preston of countenance is the result too very much
of education; and, if so, what precious and what
lesp onsibe trust have parents c. N
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19
THE SPIRIT IN KENTUCKY.

AT large and respectable meeting of the citizens
of Mason county, Kentucky convened at the Cour,
House thereof in the town Of Washington on Satur-
day the 81 day Of October lS4l, Col. James Drum
mond called the meeting to order and upon his mo-
ton MAJOR John ID. Edwards appointed Chair
man, and Theophilus Haines, Secretary.
The Chairman briefly stated the object of the meet
ing and upon motion, acommittee consisting Of James
w. Thatcher, Jonas Helm Oliver p. Dung lson and
Thomas J, Lcavenworh were appointed to draft
solutions expressive of the sense of this meeting who
after short absence, reported through their chairman
JAS. w. Thatcher, the following
Whereas, it hath pleased the Almighty in the awful
dispensaton of his providence remove from us our
illusirious re,idcnt William Henry Harrison who
on account Of his liberal views, his tried patriotism
his unbending integrity, was elevated to the Chief Ma
gisracy of this Republic by suffering and oppressed
People for the purpose of reforming the abuses which
had crept into the machinery of Government; of re-
storing n sound currency through the medium of
United States Bank; and, whereas, by provis on in
the Constitution, the duties of the Office of President
have devolved upon John Tyler Of Virginia who,
by unholy exercise Of the Veto power has thwared
the bright hopes of thousands Of suffering country
men, and proved traitor to his party and bis country
believing that the said John TYLER has always recog-
nzed the right of instruction, be it therefore unani-
mousiy-
Resoiped That look upon it as a deep and
damning stain upon the escuicheop of merica that
John Tyler has been permitted to occupy the seat of
v
hooves the reemen of this Republic to rise en- asse
the source of all power, and instruct the traitor
no longer to disgrace humanity ITSELF by holding an
office for he faithful discharge Of which know he
is unqualified by capacity, virtue or honesty.
After the reading of the resolution the Hon Judge
Joseph Doan arose, and addressed the meeting in a
strain of imprisoned eloquencs, for hour and a
half, which we have never heard surpassed He APP
proved cordially of the resolution and branded the
forehead Of John Tyler, in letters of fire, the word
" traitor"
The reo ution was then carried by accamaton.-
Upon motion of James ] Lighter, it ordered that
copy OF The proceedings of this meeting be signed
by the President and Secret'ry, and forwarded to his
accidency, John Tyler.
II was also resolved that the Wing papers through
out the Union, be requested to publish his the calm
of Kentucky.
JOHN D. EDWARDS, Chairman.
| THEoPHrLus HAiSEs Seeretary
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

The Bearing Of NeLeod-A correspondent of
the New York American says that during the entire
trial, Mcleod was calm and sefpossessed, and not a
shade Of anxiety passed over his brow. He adds
During the charge he stood up, facing the Jury,
and watched him from time 10 time could per
ceive mark of anxiety. When the Jury came in,
he was equally tranquil and selfpossessed. Although
slightest emotion When the Jury delivered their
verdict not the least manifestation of feeling escaped
the audience; all was quiet orderly, and dignifed
it has been, owing to the 6rmness and good ar
rangemcnts ofJudge Gridley, during the whole trial"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

BRuTAL MuRDER---The Washington (Ga) News
the 7th inst, says; On the night of last Monday
gentleman named Jerngan was brutally nssassinat-
ed in Greensboro, by two men named Edward and
John Lanier
The circumstances as we learn were these. Mr.
Stratham, tavern keeper in Greensboro had expe-
ed the Lanier from his house for disorderly conduct
Two hours after as Mr. Jernigan was proceeding to.
wards the stable of the tavern, in company with Mr.
S,ratham, he Mr.. vas assaulted by the Laniers
Knocked down by blow on his head, and then stab
bed through the heart. He died instantly. The as
sassins had been lying wait for Mr.. Siratham ant
mistook Jerngan for hm"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

SENrENcEp.-In the Court Of Oyer and Terminer,
n Y. on Saturday, Patrick RUSSELL convicted OF the
murder of his wife, was sentenced to be hung the
9Th Of December between the hours OF in the morn
ing and 2 in the afternoon.
Peter Kahn, convicted of manslaughter in the first
degree, and recommended to mercy by the jury, was
sentenced to hard labor in the State Prison for
years.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Quick Work.-On Saturday week, Michael Kril-
ley, OF gettysburg, Pa, went to Hanover and while
there stole from his aunt, hundred dollars then
returned TO Getty sburg Sunday he got married
and on Monday arrested when he confessed The
theft and delivered over the money, and on Wedncs
day was sent on TO the York county Jail to await his
trial
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

The New York papers state that the Cashier Of the
Commercial Bank, r. w Redfeid, has disappeared
deficiency Of JGfy-sir thousand dollars having been
discovered in his accounts of which the commence
ment traced back as far as 1897. The affairs OF
the Commercial Bank, it will he remembered are now
in the hands of Receiver.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

LEcTuRrNo The Hon. John Quincy Adams (say.
the Boston Transcript of Thursdayj delivered the
Introductory lecture before the Quincy Lyceum las,
evening. de gave most interesting lecture on man,
considered in his several relations and aspects The
ex-Picsdent is yet firm, and his health is in nowise
impaired by the severe labors Of the past session
With the Patriarch Of old his "cye seems no, dim
med, nor his natural force abated" The Hall was
crowded with the ladies and gentlemen OF Quincy
man"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

More Mysiery.-On Thursday afternoon, says the
N York Sun, us little girl residing in Williams
burg gathering nuts in the woods near that place
she found the lifeess body of good looking female
lying in the woods her person perfectly denuded and
not exhibiting any marks Of violence and her clothes,
except few remnants that escaped, lying in ashes
near her feet,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

The efeetof MLeods Aequihai.-The New York
Express of Thursday afternoon says: " The whsrves
present gay appearance this morning. Most Of the
vessels, and particularly the packets are dressed with
the coors fying This display is owing TO the &C
quittal Of Mcleod. The feeling is Of satisfac.
ton at the termination of the vexed question caused
by his arrest and trial There is a better feeling in
Wall street, stocks have improved little all Of which
10 attributed to the result Of that trial.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

The Grand Jury Of the u. s. Circuit, Philadelphia,
returned to the Court Fnday ignored, three bills
of indictment for murder the high seas, against
William Alexander Holmes, one Of the crew of the
ill., fated ship William Brown Of that port
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Vessel Losi.-We find the following letter in the
Norfolk Beacon of Saturday, from j. T. Martin Cap
tain Of the Pilot Boat Pocahontas, of this port
Gentlemen The Pilot boat Pocahontas BaIt
more, fell in with, 9th inst, Hog Island bearing w by
S. 20 miles distant, in IA fa,homs water schooner
with black bends, green bottom, and broad white
streak called the Atlanta, lying keel up nearly all
der water. Cut hole in her bottom and found tina,
abe had barrels Of in her hold probably her cargo
all tar it being night could not correctly ascer-
tain she soiled from, but think it was Warren
1t would have been impossible to have towcd her in.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Health Of NeW Orieans-The number of inter-
reported to the Board of Health for the "a hours
ending the 9th, at noon, 30; of which l6 were OF
yellow fever.
We regret to perceive, says the Bee, that the sick
is again the increase.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

NEW BOOKS Memoir and Poems Of Lucreta
y Davidson, collected and arranged by her mother
with Biography by Miss Sedgwick.l vol.
Confession or the Blind Heart, by the author of
Guy Rivers, Kinsman, &c.
The October No. ofthe North American Review
JEST received by F. TAYLOR, Immediately east of
Gadsoys. oct IA
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Accident Three laborers the Troy and Sche-
nectady Railroad killed last week on section 10,
by the falling Of bank of earth They were named
Martin McNulIy, Henry Durvi,t, and Martin Feany
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Our correspondent from Springfield is mis-
taken IN supposing that the Armory there be-
longs to the surrounding citizens any more than
10 the residue of the IL millions elsewhere in
the United States. 1t is federal institution,
established by federal capital for federal pur-
poses, and supported by federal means IL is
important to the Government that The capital
invested there should be economically, if not
proftably, employed The abuses which have
existed have been reported upon by board Of
examiners, and the report approved, and il is
settled that the works shall be under the super
intendence Of an ordnance officer, in the hope
that the abuses may be reformed and the works
more efficiently and economically prosecuted
AS TO the reception of newspapers by the work
men, there is, we understand, no written order,
within the knowledge of the Government The
alusion to salaried clerks here, is not favorable
to the argument Of our correspondent They
will not be allowed by the Secretary here, to
employ the time which belongs to the Govern
ment for their own private pleasure or adyan-
tage. And this rule is not newt is demo-
cratic in its origin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

The opponents Of Mr.. Tyler accuse him Of
desire to be reelected, as the reason Of his veto
ing Bank. In the same breath they protest
that Bank is popular, and is demanded by a
majority OF the American people. But these
assertions will not consistently stand. If MI
Tyler was purely selfish, and therefore anxious
10 court popularity, he would, if a Bank be in so
much favor, most assuredly have been sharp
enough TO have approved Bank. But if this
assertion in reference to the popularity Of the in
st''utlon be true, Mr. Tyler proves his self-sacr-
icing devotion to principle in putting his face
against The popular current.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

New JERsEy.-The Wings have elected majority
joint ballot of the Legislature of about 10. TIL,
Legislature meet on the Goth inst.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Resignation Col. Afford Representative from
the State of Georgia, has resigned his seat in Con
gross. Gen Hurrlson is spoken of as his successor
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Specie.-The packet ship Wellington, from Ne'
York, for London, carried out 5000 and the I
States, for Liverpool, $40 900 in specie
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

Ono ELEcTIoN.-The returns are indicative of re-
suits similar to those in Pennsylvania and Georgia
We have not received enough, however to speak dcc
sively. Hamilton county (Cincinnat,) has given up
wards 300 majority against the Wings.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

The Case Of Gienttrorh.-An application has been
made for nOHe prosequi in this case. Decision not
yet given.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

y. S. Troops.-A detachment Of u s Dragons
lcf Carlisle Barracks Monday last, for Fort Lea
wentworth, under the command of Lieut. r. X. West
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19
From the Guernsey (Ky.) Times.
NEXT PRESIDENCY.

Believing that the time has now arrived, FASTENED
by the Providential bereavement Of the beloved and
lamented HARRISON, and the betrayal of on the
part of the Constitutional President, for the
Wings Of the Union, who constitute very large ma
jority of the people q the nation TO about them
for man upon whom to bestow their undivided suf
frage at the next Presidential election and believing
that our own preference is, and will be- sustained by
the cordial and triumphant cooperation of the w hgs
Of the nation ofthe West of Ohio have placed the
head the Peoules candidate for the next President
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

ERENCH INSTRUCTION-Mr Piotr Kowa.
lewski having returned To the city, offers hi. ser.
vices as competent instructor Of the French Ian
guage, and will be happy TO wait any families or
single persons who may favor him with their patron
age, at such stated hours as may be desired HIS
terms are very moderate. For character and compc-
tency, he refers TO all those gentlemen in whose 'am
lies he has heretofore given instruction, and among
them has permission io.nameihe Hon Mr. Benton, OF
the Senate, Mr. Matthew St. Clair Clarke, General
Wdghman, and MIR. Sea,on also Mr. Halo~ei.
4 the Alexandra Boarding school, and Miss l.. Eng
ish, Georgetown. sept 23--6,.
OARS EDITION OF LORD BYRON s
Il POEMS AND LETTERS with his life by
Henry Lytton Bulwer, complete in one beautiful oc-
.avo volume, just received for sale by +. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.

The advocates of a Bank, and the foes of the
Administration, are preparing for the Presiden-
tia campaign. Clay clubs are forming, and
caucuses and newspapers are nominating Mr..
Clay as successor to Mr.. Tyler. In the inte-
rests of the public, the success of the admins
rration, and the tranquility of the country, they
seem 10 have no share of sympathy. All things
and all men are to be made TO bend to the inexo-
rable decree OF building up Mr.. Clay upon the
ruins ofJohn Tyler, and the unceasing agitation
of the question of National Bank.
From the mass Of evidence before us on this
subject, we select extracts from two papers, and
subjoin from the manuscript the proceedings of
a meeting in Kentucky:
From the N. Y. Times and Erening Star.
Ifthe friends of MI. Clay are determined to make
this ISSUE they must have paper in this city which
they can call their own which will not be to-day for
Mr.. Webster, tomorrow for General Scott or the
next day for President Tyer-a paper at the head of
which they place their editors, and thus con-
tIo its columns We have no hesitation in aying
that they should now come forward and take the
TINES & STAR-and with capital foundation sound
principles, and hattering prospects, they run up
the broad banner OF Henry Clay, and successfully too
Seven-eghths Of the Wings in this city Clay men
"a vast number are rich, liberal open-hearted, and
true.
There ia no difficulty in raising eight or ten thou
sand dollars which will give the transfer of this
establishment 10 the Clay party and furnish the means
hereafter to carry on the paper. The friends Of MIR
w ebster could raise and have raised six times the
in gratitude for his services is there any es
mate to the eminent services Of Mr.. Clay1 The Clay
party must and will have paper in this city, and we
submit to them whether it is sound policy to take
this establishment, and add to il all the success and
the interests which such change will produce
instead of allowing il to stop, which must, in few
days, if no aid is at hand.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

MCLEOD left Utica, with the Sheriff Of Onei-
da and two other officers, who were to accom-
pany him TO the line at Plattsburg
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-19

ALEXANDRIA & WASHING ION BOAT.
6 = The PHENIX having resumed
80 her place on the Line, will run at
the following hours during the present week,
viz -
Leave Alexandra at and 10 A. M and and 5
P. NJ
Leave Washington at 8 and ii A. NJ. and 4 and
p. M.
She will make one trip daily to Georgetown lesv.
ing Alexandra at IL and Georgetown at o'clock
oct 5-a JAS. GUY, Jr Cap.