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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23
From the Pennsylranian
NTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

We have always been of opinion that this measure,
if right in itself, would finally work forward to con-
summation, and that it might safely be left until the
funess of time had clearly demonstrated its necessity.
In consequence of this impression, have said but
little about the matter, either way the other
but we observe that the newspapers again agita-
ting the subject, and it is curious to note that IN
respects arguments used indicating that in
terests formerly opposed to the law now begin
ming to lean little in favor of it, The publication
in newspaper, for instance, of two volumed Eng
lish novel, at so low rate as twelve and half
cents for the work complete, found not to be alto
gether beneficial to the regular trade, while domes-
tic periodicals, which enlist "native talent" can
scarcely derive benefit from this species of COMPETE
ton. But, before remarked the matter of interna-
tonal copyright must be left to the workings of expert
The abstract argument as to justice and all that
never had any chance in contest with present expe
diency, and while whole parties could be found
rayed on behalf of protecting American ham
dicraft, it decidedly unpopular to think Of
such thing in regard to American braincraft. The
feeling yet fingers, and those who desire the
promotion of American literature must wait pa
ently until circumstances produce greater unfor-
nifty of opinion. Perhaps they will not be required
to wait very long
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23
From The Cincinnati Republican.
MIR. WEBSTER.

1t is humiating enough in all conscience to witness
the undiscovered and unworthy personal attacks upon
the Secretary OF State by too many of those who,
short year ago, were lauding him noble among the
noblest But to see single individual of a Wing
Congress, and any portion of the Wing press who
but yesterday would have made him stand against the
world descending to the ignoble position of cast
ol-flth gatherers from the Van Buren, cutters and
of the last election mig h well turn the stomach
of the bndest partisan That Wing member of
Congress, Mr.. ii. s. J. ane, of Indiana who had
hroug bout the whole canvass of $40 heard but to
desplse the Locofoco charge against Mr.. Webster OF
being enemy Of his country during the late war,
should have the efronley to insult his brother Wings
that floor by his despcabe reference to that caumny
is utterly ncompr ehensble and the fact wei
authenticated, almost incredible. And then, to have
that speech referred to by any of the leading w hig
press able and Distinguished Oh shame, shame
where is thy blush 2"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23
THE GLOBE AGAIN.

The Globe of the Goth contains an article
faint enough, to be sure, in blame of the pres
ent and praise of the last Administration, as to
the matter of appointments. 1t is very angry
with Mr.. Dotys appointment especially. We
wonder what the real "cdusa teterrin,a beLli''
Is? Would not Gov. Doty make some bargain
a la Weaver with the Globe men, at some time,
or won't he do something that they want done
out in Wisconsin? 1t is very bad and very
naughty in Gov. Doty not to do what the Globe
wants, and what is worse, it is evident that he
don't mean to, and don't care what they say,
because he knows how, and 80 do we all, since
Mr.. Weaver's case, as explained by our ''learn-
ed brother Lane,' to get on good terms with the
Globe, and save all abuse.
We have only to say in regard to the stale,
oft repeated, oft refuted charges which make
up Mr.. MedilFs Grafton and the Globe article,
that it is all very proper and very germane,
coming from them. 1t is one thing to charge
another to prone.
The Globe speaks in terms of fond regret of
the late Secretary Woodbury.. Good man
it manages to get in a small passing tribute of
respect to his memory, while abusing honest
folks. 6 Because Mr. Woodbury., from the best
of motives" (good Mr.. Woodbury. y "indulged
a few dilatory (not defaulting) officers for a
short time" ooh, Harnses, Boyds Prices, and
SwartwoutsD "speeches, reports, and newspa-
per publications made the land ring with COM
plants and denunciations."
1t was shameful of the speeches, reports and
newspaper publications to blame Mr. Woodbury.
for keeping in few defaulters-so it was-but
republics are ungrateful and it can't be helped.
What shame it is too, in some people, to
blame Mr.. Weaver and the Globe, because the
Globe was to give Mr.. Weaver thirty-fve hun
dred dollars for getting them the printing of the
Census, if he could manage to trick the Secre
tary of State into it. How shameful Of the
Secretary not to let the Globe have it, and so
secure to that nice, good man, Mr.. w eaver, his
$4,000!
The Globe gives us the names of officers un-
der this Administration, whom it processes to
hold in horror. Let US contrast-Webster with
Forsyth, Curtis with Swartwout Penrose with
Price, McCulloch with Boyd, Doty with Reid,
and Pcwel-we will put Messrs Powell and
Weaver side and side, and the Globe may take
its pick. Since Mr.. Weaver has been pretty
we'll shown up before the House committee,
perhaps he will be more to their taste.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23
Ertract Of report, dated Tampa Bay,
April 10, 1912, received from COL Worth,

Ertract Of report, dated Tampa Bay,
April 10, 1S42, receiued from Col. Worth,
commanding the army IN Florida.
81 have the honor submit for the information of
the Major General commanding in chief, summary
of the operations of the troops since my last report
"On the 10Th uIt., command was sent in the d.
rection Of the Ocklockonnee (west of Tallahassee
for the purpose of examining the hammocks which
border that river and, also, what is termed the Oke
enokee swamps Of that quarter being succession Of
pine islands, surrounded by narrow belts of swamps
and boys" Signs were discovered which gave evil
dence of design to cultivate and also camp of con-
siderable size which, from appearances had not been
abandoned more than week, and had been estab-
shed for the purpose of drying, jerking beef udg
ing from the number of fires and implements.
81 From this discovery, it was determined to make
movement in that direction. Accordingly, force of
2lO infantry, and company of dragoohs together
with the aid of friendly Indians acting guides
put in motion, in small detachmens, the 9Th inst
the Dragons along the east bank ofthe Ocklockonnee
from Fort Barbour towards its mouth, to watch the
crossing places; one hundred infantry to cross the
river in three detachments, and TO proceed west
wardy, with slight departures, north and SOUTH
WHILE from Forts Chpola and Barbour attachments
of 80 men each, to move by separate routes on the
Ocklockonnee as to sweep the entire country be-
tween it and the ApaIachicola; and twenty five men
to ascend the Ocklockonnee, examining the numerous
islands in the river proceeding up the Toogic far
as practicable and then, returning to its mouth
tinuc up the Ocklockonnee to Fort Braden. Favor
able results are anticipated from these movements.
| "During the operations on the Ocklockonnee the
whole ofhe disposable force under 1t Col Whistler,
was concentrated at Fort flaming, and thence pro-
cceded, by detachments of forty men EACH to make
denomination of the Esteenbatchee and its connec-
ton with Cooks hammock-the detachmens taking
different routes to enter the hammock at opPo-
site points. AT the same time the commands from
Fort Pleasant, and other posts that line, put
in motion, by detachments, with view TO co-opera-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23
STATE OF THE WORLD.

The present condition Of the world, in re-
spect to the relations of nations, is somewhat
novel, and not undeserving of consideration
The great commercial and Christian States have
enjoyed, among themselves, long peace, long
er, we believe, than any general peace of Eu-
rope has endured before for some centuries. 1t
will be twenty years, next month, since
the wars of the French Revolution may be said
to have been terminated, by the battle of Water
loo. Since that epoch France and Belgium
have undergone revolutions, and Spain has been
the theatre of internal wars but, upon the whole,
the general state of Europe has been pacific and
is now pacific. But we speak ofthe worlds being
at peace, because the great States at peace,
between themselves, although several Of them
have, in fact wars on hand.
Thus we call England at peace, though she
is carrying on war with the North of India, and
the whole Empire of China an Empire of three
hundred millions of people.
So we say, also, that France is, in the com
mon acceptation, at peace, having no war on
hand with any European State; but France
nevertheless, is employing very large military
force, and making vast expenditures in Africa,
not only for the defence of Algiers, but, as now
seems generally understood, for the purpose of
obtaining large territories in the north of Africa
to be permanently held by her. Russia is not in
arms against any European power, but then she
is prosecuting an expensive war with alternate
success and disaster with the various nations,
tribes, and hordes, on her southern frontiers.
Last of all, we do not call ourselves at war,
Though no one knows how soon we may be-
but still we have several thousand troops in Flo
rida traversing the sands, wading through the
swamps, and threading the jungles, in search
of hundred or two of Indian warriors, whose 81
tuaton will enable them, and whose disposition
unhappily leads Them to commit depredatons
on our citizens on every occasion, and with
whom there can be no peace while they remain
in the country Here is a string of cases,
in which it happens that Christian States
are severally, at war with pagans, infdels, and
heathens Protestant England is at war with
the Indians of Asia, and all the myriads OF
China. Catholic France is in hot controversy
with the Arab of the Desert; the head of the
Greek Church fights against all the sects and
mixtures of sects, Christian, Turk and Pagan
round Caucasus and the Caspian; and tolerant
America. where so much has been done to civil
lie our "red BRETHREN" as Mr.. Jefferson called
them, is yet compelled to make war upon one Of
their weakest and most reduced clans.
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ANOTHER NATIONAL BANK!

writer in the Commercial Advertiser, OF
New York, has thought proper to urge upon
Congress the adoption of Bank, framed after
the manner of that presented by MIR. Ewing
at the extra session. We have but one word
to say to this proser over things gone by. The
day has been when such scheme might have
met our appreciation, and, probably, the approval
of those in high places. AS measure of
Cancellation and compromise, it was offered to
Congress, and as such it was contemptuously
rejected and he who, with the exhibitions of
public sentiment since made, can now serious
ly dream of a Bank in any form, we trust will
be permitted to dream on to the last, insensible
to the realities by which he is surrounded
What good would Bank yield to the country
The curse of the age has been the fever for
Banks which has created multitude of glitter
ing bubbles, which men have chased, and which,
bursting IN their sight, have left them to float
upon the bitter waters of the dead sea.
Bank! The country wants present, immediate
relief 1t has suffered for years under broken
and disordered currency When would a
Bank, even if one could receive the assent Of
all the public functionaries, and the stock
be subscribed for in an hour-when could
it bring relief to a suffering country p
Are we never to learn wisdom from
the experience Of the past? The late
Bank, although there was no State indebted
ness at that day-although there were not more
than half the number Of State Banks then as
now-although individuals were comparatively
IL r Ill LAD co.
for eight long years. No relief came to the coun-
try for that length oftime. No currency Of conse-
quence was furnished, and the exchanges
were in no degree regulated-and yet new
Bank is, in the estimation of the dreamers, to
do every thing in an instant-and the President
is daily accused of having ruined the country
by vetoing two bills, the most ridiculous and
absurd in their provisions that were ever passed
by legislative bodies.
No. We are opposed to any more such ex-
periments on the patience of the country. Let
the Government 60 to work-let Congress adopt
the Exchequer presented by the Secretary of
the Treasury or something Of like plan-fur-
nish, by the direct exercise Of governmental
power, a safe and sound currency, the
great want of the country, and then they
will deserve to be considered as acting the part
of wise men. The President, after full considera-
ton, aided in his reflections upon the subject by
the ablest Cabinet which the country has seen
since the days Of George Washington, has ma
tured and presented TO Congress a plan of Elk
chequer by which he and they are ready to
abide. 1t stands before the country on its own
intrinsic merits, and Bank we are altogether
certain, never enters into their minds.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23

The Boston ''Tmesr relates the following anec-
dote of Gen. Packenham's charger at the Battle of
New Orleans:
At the Battle of New Orleans, Packenham was
mounted fine blood charger, who when his mas
ter shot and fell from his saddle, dashed mady
forward and at one leap cleared the American breast
work, within which he seized, and
-" Snorting with erected name
And fercely struggling, but in vain
In the full foam of wrath.'
was led to the American General, as his by right of
capture.
Packenham would doubtless have been sentenced
to die by drum-head court martial, had he reached
home-thereiore his life saved by his being shot
| at New Orleans friend OF ours Observed jul
diciousy,
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ion. Thus far results favo rable trails of parties
of from four to six persons (the largest number inn
bodied) have been taken up and followed, and in
instance, four warriors were discovered, and in
unsuccessful attempt at surprise, one of the number
was killed.
son my arrival at Fort King on the 18th ultmo,
despatched a command from that post for the pur-
pose of recovering the trail of Haleck Tustennug
gee, who had retreated with his party across the
Ocklawaha in the direction of the Withlacoochee
The trail was found crossing the Tampa road, about
IA miles south OF Fort King and the party mark
ed into Long Swamp Subsequently, command
of two companies, moving by small and separate de-
tachments was sent from Fort King, to sweep the
country southwest from that post towards the ham
mocks Of the Wacassassa similar detachments pro-
ceeded from the same post in the direction of Tusca
villa hammock, thence south and west towards the
Wacassassa while attachments from Waccahoota
and Wacassassa, taking more westwardly route,
proceeded in the direction of Clay's landing. Seve-
raj small trails of parties not exceeding five six
have been followed leading west and information is
just received that Of the detachments is closely
pursuing fresh trail leading in the direction Of the
Suwannee. A detachment sent to examine the fields
in Long Swamp discovered there some five acres
planted in corn, MELONS, &c. the growth of about
three weeks. In conjunction with these movements,
a detachment was sent in boats up the Ockawaha, to
guard the crossings of that river and prevent the
treat of Hallecks party towards his old haunts east
of the ST. Johns. The pass between Haw and Pelli-
cier's creeks the emptying into the Atlantic, and
the other into the ST. Johns, by which pass an
my if any there be east of the ST. Johns could alone
escape northerly is also occupied by camps posted in
detachments
"The several detachments named in the circular
instructions of the 28th ultime copy of which has
been furnished will be in position the 18th instant
when general movement will take place and
a thorough examination made of the Wahoo, the
cove, and the swamps and hammocks bordering the
Withlacoochee Having embarked the Indians from
this place, shall proceed to join of the detach
ments moving in that direction.
"The troops in various directions have orders to
keep the field long trail is to be found, there
is the least prospect Of discovering the enemy
time detached camps of from to 10 and Is men
thrown out from every post and station"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23
MR. POWELL.

We observe that Mr.. Powell has published a
card in the Intelligencer, stating that he will
make the facts in his case known in a few days,
and prove his innocence of the charges made
against him. We are induced to call the atten-
ton Of our readers to this subject, inasmuch as
paragraph from the Lowell Courier crept into
our paper of yesterday, stating that forged
tifcates, &C." were made use of, and we have
good authority to say that such was not the
case
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23

We copy in another column, from the Hart
ford Courant, an article which, batting its wild
notion about Protection" indicates that the
moderate and sober Wings of Connecticut do
not approve the conduct of some of their repre-
sentatives who war against the Administration.
We believe that the People of New England,
without distinction of party, are generally in
favor Of the Exchequer.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23

Our readers have doubtless per,ised President TY-
LER's letter the subject of the Rhode Island dis
pute. We other course left open for him
to pursue, under the constitution and laws of the
United States, and his oath of office, than the one
which he has determined to take. 1t appears to be
his desire, that the controversy shall be ami
cably adjusted, but in the event of open Instruction
against the existing government of Rhode island, he
has resolved to go for the regularly constituted au
thorties of the State. All our feelings with the
free suffrage party, but inclined to Think that
they are pursuing the wrong course to obtain their
ends.-4merican Sentinel
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The Madisonian has some or 800 subscribers =
Rich Wing.
This libel has had its day-it has done Its
worst--which was not much, and what little 1t
did was beneficial to u.s. We began with be-
tween and 1000 subscribers, and now number
more thousands, we venture to surmlse, than
the Wing does hundreds. The public may be-
lieve which tale it pleases We ought to know
the extent of our own circulation.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-23
CONGRESS-.

In the House Of Representatives, Thursday,
Mr.. Everett submitted resolution to take the
Apportlonment bill out of Committee on Mon
day next, at twelve o'clock but, on the motion
Of Mr.. Andrews, Of Kentucky it was laid upon
the table-Yeas 92 nays IA.
Mr.. Kennedy, of Maryland, presented the
memorial of nine thousand and ninety -four citi-
Zens of Baltimore, without distinction of party,
asking for protection to domestic manufactures
and countervailing duties in our commercial in
tercourse with foreign nations.
Mr.. J. T. Mason remarked that very few De-
mocrats had signed the memorial .
Mr.. Kennedy was happy, then, to learn that
in the city Of Baltimore.
Mr.. Medill presented the proceedings and re-
solutions of large meeting of the citizens of
Hooking Valley, in the State of Ohio, in rela-
ton to the pending negotiations between this
country and Great Britain.
On the motion of Mr. Everett, the House
went into Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union, and took up the Apportion-
ment bill. The question pending was on the
amendment of Mr.. Everett, as amended on the
motion of Mr.. Stewart, of Illinois. providing for
striking out $4,000 as the ratio, and inserting
$1,000.
Mr.. Tillinghast opposed the amendment, be-
cause, if it should be agreed to, it would de-
prve Rhode Island Of one of her Representa-
tives, and he expressed himself in favor of the
ratio of $4,000.
Mr.. Thompson, of Indiana, opposed the
amendment, and said that he would, when in
order, move to insert 100000, and gave two
reasons why this motion should prevail; the
first of which was, that the number of Repre-
sentatives would be reduced to 14O which
would give some guarantee that order in their
proceedings would be preser ed, and, the Sc
cond that the smaller the number the greater
will be the economy
A brief debate took place between Messrs
Thompson, Bolts, and Brown, of Pennsylvania
when the vote was taken and the amendment
rejected-Ayes 81, noes not counted.
On the motion of Mr.. Briggs, the ratio of
$4,000, proposed in the bill, was stricken OUT,
leaving the bill in blank.
BY general consent, the members of the COM
mittee them agreed to send to the clerks table
such numbers as they might desire for the Com
mittee and the House to vote upon They
were then read-in all, some fifty-and proposed
from less than forty to one hundred and forty
one thousand as the ratio.
After voting upon twenty nine of the amend
ments, the ratio of $500 was agreed to, which
will give $50 Representatives.
The Committee then rose, and the House adj
journed.
In the Senate, the Civil and Diplomatic Ap-
preparation bill was received from the House.
and referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Inc friends of the President, nothing daunted 10y
the ehor FIJI int
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Enquiry into the validy Of the British claim to a
right of usaton and search Of american vesseL suspect
ed to be engaged IN the african sat trade, by HENRY
WHEATON, L. L. D., Minister of the United States at
the Court Of Beraautor of Elements Of Iate,ration
al La,o." We have not yet perused this work, but
will speak Of it hereafter 1t may be had of Franck
Taylor
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The Richmond Compiler says

The Providence Journal of Thursday, contains
Proclamation from the Governor of Rhode Island to
which is appended letter from President Tyler in
which the determination of the Uuited States pro-
ect the constituted authorities against the insurrec
onists, is fully and explicitly declared. It's just such
document as the occasion called for, and comes it
is said, with the appreciation of the entire cabinet
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From the Journal of Commerce

VorEs FOR MAYoR.-The official returns Of votes
for Mayor of this city declared by the Board of
County Canvassers on Tuesday, are as follows:
Robert R. Morris, (OpP) 2O,633
J. Phillips Phoenix, Whig,) 1875
Thomas F. Field, (Abolition,) 1856
James Monroe %
Total Sc, sac. Morris Phoenix, ,S7S
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The Bank of Illinois is endeavoring to make ar
rangements to resume specie payments simultaneously
with the Banks of Kentucky, that is, on the 18th
June.
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Inc friends of the President, nothing daunted 10y
the shameful interruption of the late meeting by the
DULLES OF his opponents, have resolved to call an
other public meeting in the course of a few days.
NJ Y Standard
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Passengers are taken from Detroit TO Buffalo a
ST., so each,