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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-03-14

CincAco, Illinois, Feb IL, 1912.
After the praries are burnt over, it is very diff
cult, in dark night, even with lamps on the coach,
to distinguish the road and several cases have lately
occurred on Frink s. Co.'s lines, where the driver
has wandered about all night and in the morning
found himself miles out of his way, and going in a
contrary direction from that in which he started At
other times, am informed they would, after getting
lost on the prairie, and coming to some creek or
river, or woods, be compelled to stop and tie up their
cams tothe coach aud wait for daylight
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THE SLOW MARCH OF LEGISLATION.

THE SLOW MARCH OF LEGISLATION.
We have ''de6ned our position" as to the
object and purport ofthe remarks we have made
or NAV make on he manner in which the public
business is neglected by Congress. Hoping that
hereafter all observations on this subject will he
understood as not penned with the intent either
oftaunting Congress or OF cndeavorlng TO crlmi-
nate any set of men, we shall pursue the course,
whenever we think proper, of drawing the at
tenton of the People to the acts of their Repre-
sentatives We shall make our comments on
the proceedings of both Houses whenever we
deem proper, in conformity with our ideas of
the duty which we owe to the People of the
country.
One objection made TO representative go
vernment is, that it frequently Injuries instead
Of benefiting the country, by propensity to re-
dundancy of legislation. 1t endeavors, 100 of
ten, to regulate by law those interests which
prosper the most by being left TO self-regulaton
This, no doubt, is frequently true. But without
recurring to the past, we may, from the prog
nosties furnished by the. present oe justified IN
he prediction, that the country will not be ma
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NEW SPAPER NAIL BAGS.

We have il on the authority of an experienced
agent Of the Post Office Department at the West,
that for sly mouths past, not a single newspaper
mail bag has been thrown from the coaches, al
though previously occurrences of the kind were
very frequent. The credit IN this case attaches,
Of course in great degree, to those instrusted
with the management of the department. at the
seat Of government.
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ROADS IN OHIO.
Columbus, Ohio March 5, 1912.

COLUMBUS, (Ohio) March 5, 1872.
DEAR SIR We have to inform the Department
that in consequence of excessive rains for few days
past failures and irregularities Of the mails must
sue throughout the State of which you will doubtless
receive notice from all quarters.
The mails have been stopped by high water on se-
veral of the Northern routes, and we compelled
to dverge with the great mail several miles below
Springfield, with doubtful prospect of getting
through thereby. We have not had so severe a win
ter upon stock ,ohin the last cetre yeast has been
one uninterrupted drag through mud and cater for three
months past, and are ,oorked ont of oil life and
spirit
That we have done well as we have with the
mail from Wheeling to Cincinnati, in the present We
ry bad state of the National road has been matter OF
surprise to ourselves and the Department may rely,
that whateverc can be accomplished by unceasing at
tention part, will be done--hough we must
confess the existing state of circumstances is very
discouraging-
NEIL MOORE * co.
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ERaAruM-In the hurry Of making up our last pa.
per we misplaced paragraph in relation 10 The Or,
ole case The ,rtelgcnt reader VIII readily place y
rphl bv making it precede the selected matter the
snhect rom the Boston Morning Post
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Posi- OFFICE, Va, January 3, 1912.
DEAR SR-I received yours Of the Sd instant
You request me to get the mail bags forthwith and
send them to you
have not seen Mr.. - since, but applied at the
stable for the bags, and the hoster informed me there
was but one there the rest 10 were sent dozen
the river Nth phsat in them and suppose will never
be seen here again,
Yours &c
T. c., Postmaster.
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We are requested to state that the President will
hold his last evee, tins season, on Tuesday even
mo next
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The communication Of "A Virginia Whg'' is under
consideration. II is ably written-witty and labored
but there are some passages that induce 10 bcg
the author to give his name, before it appears IN
the paper, His confidence will not DC abused.
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Petersburg, Va, last nigh, the engine and tender OF
the mail train thrown off the track, thereby
causing failure of the mail coming north to con-
meet at Petersburg with the mail coming north from
that place.
am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
THOS. WERrENBAkER,
Mail Agent Richmond and Weldon.
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ls THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
>, rx,rY-Is SoN-EssEsrIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
ruScs cHARrY.-.fugtisfin.
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NEIL, MOORE * co.

ACCIDENTS AND DELAYS ON RAILROADS.
(Copy)
RIoHMoNp, March 9, 1912.
Some sco,mdrei having put large block Of rood
across the railroad, between Carey sburg, y G., and
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-03-14

| terally injured by the exuberan legislation at
| the present session Of Congress Or if the prog
noslics should not indicate the truth, the conse-
quencr will be, that the legislation will be so
hasty as not 10 merit the name II is not 10 be
supposed that the members OF Congress will be
induced TO remain in Washington much after
the middle ofJuly. Fixing the goth of July as
the probable p Rod of final adjournment, the
half of the session has nearly expired, and near
ly the whole of that time has been spent in de-
bates on matters which can affect but little the
general interests Of the country. Questions not
few in number, and of vital Importance, yet re-
main untouched. If period proportionate to
their importance be devoted TO these topics,
Congress will not be able TO adjourn for year,
even were the discussion of them TO be com
menced al once.
But, from present appearances, there seems
no probability that any Of the great questions
will be soon taken up. 1t has been resolved to
strike out the contingent items from the appro-
pration bills for the professed purpose of avoid
ins debateable topics, SO that the bill might be
passed without further difficulty. AS we con-
Jectufeu, 1he opJect mas not oeeh dttdineu an
unexpected debate has sprung up on an item au-
thorzed by law. This, we foresee, is not the
only point where a clog may be found to retard
the progress of the real business of legislation.
Where partisanshp is the only impulsive prin
ciple, we may expect that hindrances to action
on matters Of general interest will not be difficult
of discovery # TO embarrass be the object, the
way TO effect it will be easily found
We make these remarks that the attention
Of the People may be drawn to those to whom
the fault is attributable of neglecting the coun-
try for the fulflment of their selfish purposes.
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wANroN WASTE OF MAIL nAos.

---------- I
Ion. G. A. WicKLiFFE, Postmaster General.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
Corn Trade.

This market is very quiet-never Flour falls
little every week, and grain follows suit although
quite rapidly. The very best brands Of Canal
be purchased so BARREL and other kinds proper
ascertained that the average price through
out the Union is a little below 81, 90 barrel.
In Cleveland the 26h inst the best samples of north
wheat commanded but CD cents. Flour sold principal
ly at S34 to 1851; corn 323 cents.
Operations in Buffalo have been but few, and prices
obtained uniformly the Flour in that mar
ket commands So 624 cents wheat 10 cents, and corn
35 cents bushe Oats bring only Is cents We hear of
has fallen to cents Large stocks have been secured
AMI shipped by the dealers at that price.
The ST. Johns IN b. Courier Of the oath inst says the
weather for the last two three day has been chilly and
clustering, and such remind of the approach of
winter. The crops, however with the exception of po-
taoes and turnips out of the way Of the frost
The return generally hay excepted has been abundant
throughout the province
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
CuRRLNr RATES BANK Norris AND DOMESTIC BLLs
Bank Notes. Exchange.

The banks OF Virginia having returaed to specie pay
ents now some two weeks SINCE the rates rule low
healthy. On the board and gulf Alabama is now
the only point of suspension and there matter much
more difficult to deal with than any other point There
the banks are political institutions are on
the ah oithe State and taxed only pay the in
On the state bonds but the expenses Of the govern
n'n' Anus situated they are without active
Bad Legislation and abomnable mismanagcment have
locked up their assets in suspended debts and the cash
paid out for interest and expenses deprves them of active
means for other purpose That cash is raised only INV
theuse Of their deprecated credit Hence resumn,io If
cash payments becomes question of State politics in
voving the question Of taxation to great extent This
sad experience has shown in all of the Union
dangerous one to deal with The party in power must be
very strong to venture upon such course Even in the
great State Of New York the odium of mill tax the in
sument by which party seeks overthrow the other
which laid it. In Alabama then where resum ption must
be attended not only by tax of OOO but by
species of reputation in refusing take the bills of the
Bank in the payment of those taxes very difficult mat
ter and one which requires great moral courage Crap
pie with The remedy only in the hands of the commu
nifty by refusing to take anything but specie in payment
for goods.
In the Courier and Enquirer of yesterday more than
columns devoted to pretended enumeration of
facts in relation to the Of population the part
Boorman, Johnston Co. What object the writer had in
view is difficult to determine is it of much
qucnce since the community at large to be much
better acquainted with all the circumstances of the case
than he infinitely capable ofudging their
merits. The public have given verdict against Boorman
&Johnson the writer of the Cou Ter pays the very
high compliment of acrbing to the influence of this pa
per the just decision to which the public have arrived
the following words -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
MONEY MARKET.
Friday, Sept, 3O-6 p, M

The stock market offers no new features. Sales
very small and prices generally worse. Mohawk fell
per cent stonington J. Harlem (; Kentucky State SIS
rosel
There has been good business doing for the packet in
sterling bills, and rates are fair at 81 per cent
The general features of the Money Market remain
ly the Inland exchanges with the exception of Ala
bama, lower and more regular than for many years
At New Orleans there is active enquiry sprnging
up The rates. however, have again given way and the
present quotations show material decline upon the
prices Of the previous week. Sterling has been sold
five per cent premium for the best signatures the draw
rsbeng scarce and for small only. Francs range
from s. 45 to Of 90, without much demand. Bills New
York at 60 days are from to per cent discount short
sight par to per cent discount the demand for days
sufficient to meet the supply Very little inquiry for short
sight The quantity of produce is great to for
war; that could any outlet be found to sufficient extent
the proceeds would undoubtedly throw a balance against
the Atlantic cities But with flour 81 per bb Gin
cnnat there is activity of demand and small sales at
such low prices throughout the West leaves little
margin to buy goods pay debts The Exchange
at present follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
State OF Trade.

We notice material change in the several markets
day.
Cofee-Prices have been firm, and in instan.
advanced The sales OF the week have been larger
than usual viz 5000 bags Brazil 81; 400 do Cuba,
asa; 500 do Laguira 81 9 100 Java 2l00 St. Domingo
81 81; 260 Sumatra $500 bags.
CotionThe last advices had an unfavorable nfuen
The decline this week may be set down at full quarter of
The sales have been 1900 Upland and Florida
o; 900 Mobiles 81 a Q; 600 Orleans 81 l0i
.ashes-The market has been brisk sales have been at
$50 for potts. and SIS for pearls The stock hand
about 100 bbls. pots, and 800 do pearls.
Prorisions-There is fair demand for both beef and
pork change in price Sales Of mess pork at So l23
and prime at 373 Ness beef is selling at 81 rs
S. and prime at So so So. Lard is in good demand at
"A "A for prime western and cents for northern.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

nz- CHATHAM THEATRE.-Mr. Sinclair appears
tonight DRAMA entitled the Escape in which he
sings several popular ballads The drama of Rural Fell
city is repeated, which he also appears Madame Lee
compile celebrated dances the peror.
nance terminates with the pantomime of Don Juan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

On Thursday 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr.. Ha;gbt Mr.
LEWIS e. AUSTIN TO Miss CHARLorrE Husrra, daughter
of Jacob Hunter, Esq. all of this city.
On Thursday, 29h inst. by tke Rev. j. NJ Forbes Jo,x
L. NonroS CAuDLE to ELIZABETH LocxwooD, both of
Rockaway, L. l.
On Thursday, 10th inst. by the Rev. Thomas f. Yer.
mily MIR. HENny HAzELToS, of this city, Miss MAny
ANN BRADSHAW, OF Albany.
On Thursday evening, September 10th, by the Rev.
Benjamin J. Haight Mr. Lewis C. AUSTIN, to Miss Cp.r-
Lorrs HUNTER, daughter of Jacob Hunter, Esq, all Of
this city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

EAaGr s Il, store n q IS about
RUCKwHEAT CAKES, at PATTINsON's. corner Mas
ID Au and Ann streets. oil atsm
JOVRNEYMEN BOOT MAKERS wANTED-Wapt
highest wages viii be given, by applying No Broad ST.
Of Str P.LooFTUs.
A RARE CHANcE-For Wig Makers and Hair DTesser.
e. 49, o. sss a oa established stand, handsomely hted
profitable s Of Gns as ssd
s The TSe sd soss sn a s.
he l. w S TO s
step right into safe and profitable business Rent Of the
%sss Isl Hudson St '0' 'uer particulars 'rPy S1 the
Te COUNTRY MERCHANTs-The subscriber would
call the attention of all who Of Looking Glass
and Picture Frames 70 his extensive stock which quality
in This CITY, The trade general would do wen
N B-Constsnly on hand good assortment of Fancy
Woods of every description.
No. 81 Aunstrost and Al HsmmeTsey st, New Yo,k.
ITALIAN MUsIC-MR MANNING, Twenty years re.
sdem in Nsples-Pupl Of Pacni and Ceseenin gives
English Singing and in the fashionable style Of Piano
W;srsSS Mss,9. Ho%is"S SI H ss1's%f" J.
Mr., NJ: resides N, 2ao'z Hudson street. near Spring ST.
TIL. I BASNE TR. Is for the sake
all @ noble 81 the q aa and
:ss S Al Msslss
By order,
oil q eod1r SILAS CHICKERING President
7 ,ANCING SCHoOL-Tiyoi Saloon corner of Charlton
- .and Varick ss-ESH. CONWAY respectfully Informs
the public that his School will commence AZ NoIi Saloon nn
Wednesday, the 5th of October " 1900 '
five ss$ s and dy @ hss
in the evening for gentlemen '' " e"
Mr. Conway will attend Tvol Saloon on Monday the 3d.
from three until nine the evening receive and
form CLASSES. al itsr
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AsSOCIATTON--(;esile
men disposed to unite IN the formation of society for in.
sructon and improvement instrumental music under the
direction q an eminent professor requested leave lh,i
style of music will be selections operas waltze national
airs Sc The society will organise soon asia sucsni nun
Der Of subsci ibers obtained nj n. .m
DUBLIC NOTiCE-Pubc notice is hereby given thar all
Powers of Attorney, which James W. Sainburn mev hold
OF NINE hereby revoked and evoked accordingly
b. BRANDRETH
2il Broadway
oil 2sr 27th Sepsember 1912.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

A REGATTA EXTRA will come of to-day at four
n O'Clock, NJ, between the North Carolina line OF battle
shin and Castle Garden The contenjing parties the
Of Captains gig of the a North Larona and the steam
bets ran hish Il expected thai this viii draw out
of spectators than any other that has beengot
this the parties immediately concerned
Uncle Sans boys who OF coure, will 90 their pref
test both sies We will walk down and see a. II french
a Heiser will give us good the wall Of the garden,
or elsewhere, which we know they will. '', lir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

A NNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF COLUMBIA
n COLLEGE-The annual commencement will be cele-
braed Tuesday, Oct h, the Middle Dutch CHURCH, at
NJ The procession in which the invited guests will Join
will leave the CoIlegs Green hall past O'Clock precisely
The exercises Of the day will be preceded by the inaugu
ration Of the President elect, N. +. Moore, L. l.; d..
Tickets Of admission may obtained application TO the
committee in the Presidents room, AZ 10 A. NJ daily;
ADRIAN. s. HEWITT,
Chairman Class Committee.
wM & KERNOCHAN, Sec oil eo2t*m
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
Provision Market.

We have nothing of interest write about this week
Prices without material alteration and the supply Of
every thing is abundant Butter is expected will 20
little higher but not above sixteen cents by the rkn or
tub. There is now large quantity of fine quality in
mai ket
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

COVE UNDERSTAND THAT GOVERNOR SEW
ard will attend at the franklin Temperance Society this
evening at the Warrington Hotel Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

90 WE LEARN THAT THE PROPRlETORs OF
the New Jersey cattle which have been exhibited TO the
wonder and astonshmcnt of all who have seen them have
made arrangements with Mr.. McRoberts, for his extern
sve premises Broadway Broome and Grand SITS
known as the Half Way House. few doors above the
New York TattersalL They were raised and fed by Mr.
Edward Tompkins, Gloucester county, n. j. and are
crosses of the Durham and Devonshrethey said to
be the largest and finest cattle exhibited in the United
States.
The Exhibition will commence on Tuesday next, 4th of
October ls4l and continue two weeks only. They
sist of one splendid heifer and four stears
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

On Thursday morning, 10Th inst MARIA FOWLER relict
OF the late MAYOR Theodosus Fowler, aged eightytwo
years. -
The relations and friends of the family are invited TO
attend her funeral at 10 o'clock morning from
inc residence Of her son-inaw, James A Stevens SO
FRANKLIN ST. Her remains will be taken to Eastc
interment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
AUCTION SALES
BY THOMAS BELL.
iStersl Nos. u .7nn and LIS ENkhQu siyeek.l

SATURDAY
- At l0h o'clock In the sale rooms.
Elegant Fumiture-The entire superior furniture OF family
leaving the city, also the splendid stock Of cabinet maker
Books fTns Paintings Sc-Aso,n the Fulton street
me private library Of really choice books collection Of really
me paintings prints, engavngs &c the prope
teman whose furniture books cases. Sc will be sold on the
above occasion.
MONDAY
- Al NJ O'Clock,
Elegant FuInure-Wl be sold the entire handsome mi.
tue contained IN the house known No Ab.gdon Place or
20 Troy street, including forte Particulars
TUESDAY,
AT l01s o'clock a the auction room
Large sale OF valuable aud seasonable dry goods trunks of
clothing of the stock of rem
nsnts London cloths cassmees, vesngs hosiery, gloves
Aso first turning lathe, worth $3.50; various ha,d.
ware Jeweiry gocenes 200 boxes table salt articles
studs, splendid watches, Sc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

90 GRAND SACRED CONCERT.-The stabat Ma
ter OF Rossn that sublimest piece of all modern compost
tons will we are happy to understand be perform
ed with iull and effective orchestra choruses in St.
Peters Church, Barclay-street This is judicous, and
cannot but bring to the sublime attraction the whole mu
seal taste talent and ability as well the fashion and
beauty OF city Preparations scale corresponding
with the great merit of the piece, in progress
and when we add that the very first artists in the country
including Sgnor Antognni and Mr. Segun are engaged
an entertainment of the most exalted character may be
anticipated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
Passengers Arrived.

Passengers Arrived.
LIvERPooL-Shp Claiborne-W Rowland II Ne lson %, in
the steerage. -
Msrilinq " 's' ""N -
BsaAgDA-Bhg John II stephens-C Conyers. Cowley
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
MARITIME HERALD.
To Ship Masters.

VIC shall esteem favor, captains of vessels arriving
mere VIII give TO Commodore w A Bassett Of ct
report OF The shipping left the whence they sailed
vessels spoken on their list of their
foreign newspapers they may have Commodore Bssse viii
board them immediately their arrival We will ecprocate
the favor way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01

CARRs sUPERToR new Csmphine Lamps, Lamps 70,
JapraneJ Tin Ware, Chandalers Astral and other Lamps
altered burn campnine and chemical oil improved
plan Also-superor Camphiue and Chemical Oil, whole
sale and retail, by - =
BACKUs & BROTHER, $50 Fulton st, NY.
~ B-Persons be served with Camphne and Chemical
Oil at their residences by leaving their address above.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
Foreign Importations.

'LIyERPooL1shp ClaIbone-l essk whlskey s Frel, of
arrimanS1 ss Richardson Watson-l ok Toster-ibls
amersnd Brandt bu Ghon x co-3S0 tons coal 1000
IS salt doz mats RICHARDSON CO.'S iron
bales Roach Brothers slee 20 long pig
cTis 5 hhds 8 $ order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-01
To Corresuon,Isnss

Our correspondents IN foreign respectfully
70 send y every vessel all the marine they
obtain Nautical information OF any kind any .ne re
siding at home or abroad will be thankfully received