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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-16
From the American Sentinel.
SIGNS OF MOURNING.

The flag and the usual emblem of mourning were
displayed at halmast yesterday, at the Cus omhouse.
Also the flags of the various Democratic Head-quar-
tiers were trimmed with black Grape. In the morning
Henry C.. Watts Esq, the District Attorney, having
announced the decease Of the Presidents wife, in the
United States District Court, the Court Immediately
adjourned. twill be perceived in adjacent column
that meeting 10 called for this evening, TO forward
the coincidence Of this community, and express due
sympathy with the chief ruler of Union in const-
quence Of the bereavement which has fallen upon
him, by the death of his consor, Mrs Letitia Tyler.
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From he Germanto,cn pa Telegraph.
ION DnnEDTS

Mr.. Smith, we have scarcely doubt will make a
good officer, and afford satisfaction to the CONNER
cial community. The appointment of MIR. Roberts
was as unexpected as it was nudicious and his re-
moyal is the consequence of bis contumacy, in re
fusng TO dismiss, upon the requstion of the Presi
dent, some of the turbulent men filling portion OF
the subordinate Offices.
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WELL ruT.-The Philadelphia Ledger of yester
day. remarking upon the correctness Of Coy. Cleyt-
lands refusal to surrender Dorr upon the requston
OF Gov King reyerts to the fact that Gov. Seward
refused to obey requission from the Ex cutiye Of
Virginia. for the surrender Of two charged with
aiding in the escape Of slaves. Gov Seward refused
to obey, because he denied this to be crime thus re-
tanning the right Of judgment In this he takes the
same ground as Gov. Cleveland. Now, if Governrr
Seward were right bow can Governor Cleveland be
wrong
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From the NJ Y Evening Post
THE PROCESSION OF YESTERDAY

The Procession, which passed through our princi-
pal streets yesterday, admitted by all who have seen
It to have been well managed and imposing in its
effect The Journal of Commerce, although it does
not like its object oyermuch, yet says
"The whole affair was respectable in its appear
ance and orderly in its department. 1t was such
a thing as we hope American citizens will ever
have the right to get up undsturbed. We would
that indignation were always to exhibit itself as
mildly"
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HfPaMTERs ToTAL ABsrMEsoE SocEry.-Tbe
semi-annual meeting of this Society will be held on
Saturday evening, 18th instant at Buckingham room
c street, opposite the city post Office at half past
O'Clock Members are requested to be punctusl m
their attendance, the election Of officers for the en-
suing six months will then take place
CT LOWREY,
n Secretary
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~Bennett says we have stopped exchanging
with him because he thinks i'll of us. That's a
6b. 1t is sent regularly, and, il it is not receiv-
ed, il is the fault of some one in some Of the Post
Offices We don't care rush what he thinks
of us-we are incorrigible.
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The New TARIFF, as approved by the President
of the United States, on The 3lst Of August, 1872
arranged in alphabetical order. For sale at F. Luf'
Periodical Depot, near I'd street, Pennsylvania
Avenue.
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&arrfeo.

On Thursday, 18th inst, BY the Rev. Mr.. French,
E. B. STELL, ESQ, Assistant Librarian to Congress,
TO ADELAIDE, daughter of the late Francis Hop
kinson Of Phladslphia.
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CRcuNsTakcss.-Hc Is happy whose circum.
stances suit his temper but be IL more el ceept who
can suit his temper to any circumstances -Hume
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Tvs CoaposAL' 4uAaD.-The Tyler City Dslexa-
uon, last evening" took up the entire Democratic
ticket.-PAA SpsrJt Stx hm4,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-07
From the Cincinnati Republican.
MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.

The message of Governor Reynolds was communi-
Gated to both houses the Odd ult. Ii is document
of considerable ability. The first important subject
Of the message IS the paper currency OF the State
and we infer from it that Missouri has had shinpas-
tiers even more extensively than Ohio; insurance
companies cities, towns, and counties, have all made
issues and the various operators have conspired with
them and made such issues and those of the Illinois
banks the principal currency of the State. After
invoking the action of the Lee isature in this matter,
the Governor remarks follows upon the conduct Of
the State bank
al regret to say that, in the introduction and cir
cuaon Of deprecated paper, the Bank of the State
of Missouri is not without blame. Having, in the
fall of 1882 and at sacrifice, returned to the
principles of legitimate banking, and having been
sustained therein by the House of Representatives,
who, by resolutions adopted with but two dissenting
voices declared that the bank ought not to re-
ceive pay out the paper of any suspended bank,
the return of that institution in the spring Of lS4l
to the reception Of deprecated paper in payment of
its debts and upon depose, was witnessed with some
surpr e. and that surprise was heightened by the
fact that the change OF policy adopted so soon
after the soemny expressed opinions OF the immcdi-
ate representatives of the people and the election of
the new directory.
II is hoped however, that the Bank has abandoned
this injurious policy, to return to it no But it
is due to the public who largely interested in
that institution that the Legislature should not leave,
to the discretion of any directory, vital ques-
ton the decision of which is so liable to be con-
trolled by surrounding circumstances and temporary
| expedency The dealing in any and all deprecated
Bank paper ought to be prohibited by law.
If my anticpations in relation TO the future action
of the Bank shall be realized if the awless policy
of tic cities, county courts and town corporations
shall be suppressed if the insurance companies shall
be disarmcd Of the power to do harm, and confined
to the legitimate purposes IF their creation, and all
these objects within the competency Of the Lee
pj.latuIe and If the farmers of the country shall in
sst upon the specie standard of value the only stand
ard that should ever be recognized, in the sale OF
the products of their farms; then, and then only
will the currency receive its publication, and the
country be rid Of the greatest Of all evils, iuctua.
ting and deprecated circulating medium.
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From III, Watu,s Standard.

Evidences are being adduced daily 10 the country
mat MIR. TYLER will be amply and efficiently sus-
tanned in the high and fearless discharge of the du-
lies oil his elevated station. Every mail brings IN
teiligence OF the acquisition Of some new ally-the
avowal of some distinguished citizen Of his deermi-
nation 10 stand by and sustain the President
III Is cheering to observe with what good feeling
The Democratic press, with but few exceptions, speak
OF the Chief Magstrate-and il is also gratifying TO
observe the throbbing of the Democratic pulse al
Republican Conventions toward him. 1t goes far to-
ward encouraging the hope--not remotely entertained
by the best and wsest in the atonthat the question
OF availability will bring the Democratic party to as
sumo position whereby the President will OF neces-
slty, receive The unlimited confidence, and the hrm,
unwayering support OF that party.
Principles immutable-unchangin Re
publican party have gone for measures, not Tor
men. They care not whether it be Mr.. VAN Buren,,
Mr.. BENTON, Mr.. CALHOUN, Col. JOHNSON, or MIR.
TYLER, that administer the Government, so long as
it is done in good faith, and according TO the Demo
cratic creed and the Constitution.
The Democratic ranks are made up OF the masses
OF the country, and to the masses OF REQ
pie the President confidently looks for support
port and appreciation. He carries out, in his Admi'
nstration, all the measures and politics that have
ever been considered in consonance with the Demo-
cratic creed-theD why may not his friends look with
confidence to the hope that that affinity between him
and the supporters of liberal government, may not
lead to closer political connexion than has yet ex-
isted-and that the decision of Republican Nation
al Convention will not only do ample justice to the
Executive, but place him in an attitude where ne WIZ
receive the free, unbought sufrages Of that party
Such an event would be hailed, (with but few ex-
ceptions) by the universal reclamation of the Demo-
crazy from Maine to Georga-from the Atlantic to
the Lakes. The would rally in full panoply
in support Of whom Pi ovidence has chosen as
the savior of his country and who has for fulfilled
the high trust of his commission.
As said before every mail brings intelligence that
lsIc an mi M
cunning and intrgues of willy politicians and unprn-
cped aspirants, will not deter the from rally
ing to the support of man, whom they cannot in all
coming time, but yenerate and respect.
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From the Cincinnati Republican.
MADAME CATALAN

This vocalist the most splendid of the age, made
her appearance in England in the year 1906 and
such the extraordinary power OF her voice, that
it wa, said place her at the top Of st. Paul's, and
she will be heard at the Opera House" In compass
it is extended from in the bass to c in alto, every
note of which was firm as the tone of trumpet
Her middle voice, when subdued, possessed quality
of tone that was delightful the notes G, A. and b,
being produced in a way similar 10 the tone we make
in laughing The force of her execution was extra
ordinary she would run through the scale of semi
tones with the rapdity of lightning, and jump back
again two octayes at once. Her soul was fuli
of music and her energy great, that she sustained
the whole weight of the Opera throughout season,
driving every other competitor from the stage. Her
figure was elegant and commanding, and her face
could assume a terrific aspect, or the most capt-
waiting smiles. As actress, she was emnently
great and, as tragedian full of grace and dignity
Soon after her arrival in England she acquired SUI
6cient knowledge of the language repeat the words
of % Rule Britannia" and g God Save the King"
which she sang in the English theatres and at all the
music meetings, with vower of voice that over
whened every instrument in the Orchestra When
Captain Montague cruizIng of Brighton, she was
invited with other ladies' to brilliant eie on board
his frigate The Captain went in his launch on shore,
manned by more than twenty men, to escort the fair
freight board and the boat was cutting through
the waves Madame Catalan, without any previous
notice, commenced the air of Rule Britannia
Had voice from the great deep spoken, the Ell
sublime. The sailors not knowing whom they
were rowing, astonished and enchanted
into inactivity, that with accord they rested
upon their oars, with tears trembling in the eyes
of many of them. 'You see Madame, ~ said the
Captain he effect this favorite air has upon the,
brave men, when sung by the finest voice in the
world have been in many victorious bait es, but
never felt any excitement equal to this" On arriv
in, on board the sailors, with his consent tntreated
her to repeat The strain; she complied with the re-
ouest with increased effect, and with so much good
nature. that when she quilted the shif they chez red
| her until .he reached the shore She amassed up
wards OF 40O, 600 dollars in England, and purchased
diamond necklace of the Queen of Portugal for six
teen thousand gu meas, and in addition, gave four
| tn usand more fer the tiara and earrings.
Her origin, it is said, was that of match-grl, in
Rome but in her career she visited every court IN
E rope where the most profuse presents were show.
cred upon her by kings and princes Her voice and
beauty, however being gone, she retired to her do
main and palazzo in the country that gave her birth
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-07

Trucker and son, between Browns and Gads-
4 by's Hotels, having been tor the last few days
and English Cloths, Cassimercs and Vesiings now
prepared to exhibit TO their customers and the public
very handsome assortment cheaper than they have
been able hitherto To offer them in consequence of
the reduction in the market well the further ad-
vantage Of cash payments.
Their present style is as heretofore, to the fullest
extent of fashion, required otherwise 10 suit The
taste of the purchaserin all cases holding themselves
responsible both for the fit and workmanship of the
garment furnished.
Their latest arrivals of Paris Fashions furnish pa
terms of the various styles worn such as Habit, Pan
taloon, Gilet Paetot, Paletot-sac Redngoe Paroles
sus and Manteau, all of which they prepared to
make up with strict reference to the originals.
la addition to the above, they invite special atten
ton TO few ends of Naive Cloths and Cassmeres,
which, the price considered, will bear an enviabe
comparison with foreign manutac ures. Also the
usual assortment OF Genemens Fancy Dress arti-
Giles. dec 6-lwif
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FouRIERIsM IN PENNsYLvANIA.-An association
upon the principles Of FOURIER has been established
in Mexican county, Pennsy lvania. The Pittsburg
Morning Post thus speaks of il
1t is composed of Germans, and is situated about
twelve miles from Smthport, where they have thirty
eTen thousand of land They have cleared six
hundred acres and given two hundred under contract
steam saw mill is in operation and grst mill will
soon be erected. Mr.. Gnal, Universalist preacher,
in Philadelphia the founder Of this Society where
in the doctrines of Fourier will be carried out
The Society has branches all the United States,
and there will be in short time large number of
Germans settled and in full operation to turn the
woods into blooming fields of wheat and rye.
We are told that several Germans from this city
have moved there, and appear highly pleased with
the change in their mode of living
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FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGES.

A N. GIRAULT, for twelve years teacher in
n philadelphia, and for the last six years the
Principal Of French and English boarding school
for young ladies in Bordentown, New JerseyD re-
spcctfully informs the Public that he has just re-
moved with his family to this city, which he intends
making his permanent residence, and that he is now
prepared to give lessons in French, Spanish or Eng
lsh either in schools, private families, at his re-
sdencc, Pennsylvania avenue, 10Th street. opposite
the Seven Buildings.
For informaon respecting his moral character and
professional abilities, he respectfully refers to
Mai T.. l.. Smith, DIR. VIM. Jones, p. NJ,
Adj't Gen A. Jones, W. w. Corcoran, Esq,
Francis Markoe, jr. Esq Hon. James Buchanan,
Hon. Robert J. Walker, Col w. w. Seaton,
Mai. James N. Barker Hon. Dudley Selden
An evening French class for gentlemen is now
forming, and will meet at Mr. Oh residence on Mon
day next at o'clock.
Another similar class will be held at his office Cat
Mrs Davis's + street below l0th) as soon as a sui
Gent number of scholars shall have been engaged
Mr. G.. may be found at his residence daily from
III to o'clock and at his Office from 2to - o'clock
where application may be made to him for admission
to either class or for private lessons.
dec 6-d6t
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patent rotary knife-cleaning machine, said to be
in use in all the principal hotels in Boston, thus de-
scrbed in the Journal
1t is perfectly simple in its construction, being com
posed of barrel made to revolye. In this barrel are
placed circular of brushes, strong and stiff near
ly touching each other. large quantity of fine
emery is placed in the barrel. The knives to be
cleaned, placed in apcrtures upon the crcumer-
of the barrel, passing down between the brush
es. A person sets the machine in motion, and the
friction of the brushes, with the emery in addition
cleans the knife in a moment or two. II comes out
perfectly bright, looking as if new. The knife is not
out at all ground out of shape, as is the
case with the common method of cleaning it. At
tached to the machine is small grindstone, for grind
ing the knives both operations being carried on with
perfect at the same time by two persons. The
machines are of all sizes, with apertures for four
six or eight knives. 1t is said that boy may clean,
in of the larger size, from 500 to 800 knives per
hour.
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THE ARCTIC REGIONS.

The following account Of thrilling adventure IN
the Arctic Seas Is from magazine published somo
time since The circumstances are certainly within
the range OF possibility, since no putreiacuon couu
take place whilst the bodies OF the unfortunate sur
fererS were in the temperature OF vessel "encased
IN the thick ribbed ice ~
"In the spring Of the year 1924, whaling vessel
sailed from the port Of London upon voyage to the
Polar Seas. Nothing material is said TO have occurred
until the arrival in those regions, when II becomes the
duty oil the crew to keep perpetual look Out upon
The horizon in search Of fish; while thus occupied
IL was lanced by one OF the scamen that SAIL was
discernbe far to the northward as the eye could
reach, and the course OF the whaler was towards
the supposed vessel mass became gradually disun-
gushable amidst the mountains OF Ice which appeared
In that quarter to bound the sea. IL was now sum
mer, and the afternoon unusually calm, whilst the
whaer gradually neared the object in view the sup
position being that il vessel engaged IN opera
ting the blubber in the bay, which would open 10
view upon approaching nearer to the ice Upon ar
irving, however upon the spot Ii became clear Una,
tie vessel was wreck embedded In the ice ana coud
only be approached by boat This having been
lowered, the captain and several seamen landed upon
the ice, and approached the vessel, which proved 10
be brig.
The sails were fured, very little appeared upon the
deck, and all the arrangements were those OF vessel
laid up for long period OF time Descending TO Inc
cabin the first object which was seen was large
Newfoundland dog, coiled upon mat, and apparently
asleep. Upon touching the animal it was found to be
Dead and the body frozen to the hardness OF stone
Entering the cabin next seen young lady seated
at a table, her eyes open, gazing with mild and stead
fast expression upon the corners to that solitary
spot.
She was a corpse, and in that apparently resigned
and religious attitude had been frozen to DEATH Be
side her was young man, who, 1t appeared, was the
brother of the young lady, and commander oft brig.
He too dead, but sitting at the table, and before
him lay sheet of paper upon which he had written
the following words sour cook has endeavored since
yesterday morning to strike light, but in yaln all Is
over At the other side of the cabin stood the cook,
with flint and steel in his hand frozen TO statue, in
the vain endeavor to procure fire which alone could
himself and his companions from the cold arms OF
death.
The superstitous fears Of the seamen now buried
the captain away and from this it appeared that the
i'll fated vessel brig which had belonged to the
port Of London and had sailed for the Arctic regions
more than fourteen years before.
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THE WAREHOUSING SYSTEM.

1t gratifes us to find that the Evening Post, and
other papers of this city, have taken decided stand
in favor of the Warehousng System. Ii is the natu-
raj concomitant of the system of cash duties With
out it, the business of importing will be thrown into
the hands of few wealthy men--the supply of for
eign commodities will huctuate enormously, some
times exceeding and sometimes falling short of the
demand--and end will nearly be put to the transit
trade, that trade which consists in importing goods
from foreign country, and exporting them to an
other. Some branches of this trade especially. that
by which we exchange the silks of France for the
will be carried very great disadvantage, if it can
be carried on at all, under cash duties, without
warehousing system.
The arguments in favor Of this syssem are ably
set forth in the memorial Of the Chamber of Com
merce Of this city, to which we refer the reader
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THE BIBLE CAUSE IN MEXICO.

The following extract from letter to MIR. Thomp-
son. who passed through this city last summer his
way to Mexico as agent OF the British and Foreign
Bible Society, to Mr. Buchanan, the British Consul,
has been handed to containing interesting inior
nation to all engaged III the good work in which Mr.
Thompson has so long and faithfully labored-.N. T.
Com .9dr.
MEXICO, Sept. 7th 1912.
sIn the gracious providence of God have arrived
safe in this city, After stating the danger from
robbers on the road from Vera Cruz to Mexico, Mr.
Thompson adds: 81 have been so short time here
that can hardly say much as to the prospects that
lie before me in the important concern W It'll which
| am charged in visiting this countryside circula-
ton of the Holy Scriptures. There are, however,
some circumstances which have thus far come be-
fore me, that Of favorable nature You are
aware, | suppose, that in my former yslt TO inns
country, several thousand copies OF the SCRIP
lures were put into circulation. This produc
ed direct good, and as | may say, an indirect
one the direct one, of course, was so may CO.
pies of the word of God coming into the hands Of
numbers in country where this holy book was al
most entirely unknown the indirect benefit consist
ed in an excited Interest in favor OF the scriptures,
both among those friendly and unfrendy to our note
less bIes. This led to considerable demand Tor
the Bible with notes. Of one edition of such BIZ
BILE more than thousand copies have been sold
here, at twenty-five dollars each The excitement
has even manifested itself in getting up 81 lendid edi-
ton of the scriptures and in and improved YER
sion, in this city, accompanied with ample notes, and
valuable dissertations. This work would do honor to
any country, and much more 10 this, under its pre-
sent circumstances. 1t consists of twenty-five vo-
lumes in royal octave, besides oo volume OF plates
and maps The price in boards is Sl32 there were
upwards of seven hundred sub crbers to this work
and the translators were chiefly four or five priests
here This is the first Bible printed either in Mex
leo or in Spanish America, and truly forms an era to
them of most important kind. All this Bible int.
rest, and Bible publication and sale, will turn in IA
vor of our simple text Bibles without note or CON-
ment.