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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
WHAT WILL CONGRESS DO?

May we not now ask what Congress intends
to do, in the present critical condition of our TO-
reign and domestic relations? Nearly four
months have elapsed since the meeting OF
the National Legislature, and we are yet to be
informed of single measure Of importance
to the country which has been adopted. 1t is
true, members have been in their places day
after day, not even excepting Saturdays; but,
with all the pains that we take, we are utterly
at loss to discover what has been done to pro-
mote the public welfare. With the currency in
condition that paralyzes business, by depriv-
ing it of its legitimate profts-a Treasury una
BILE to meet the demands of the national credi-
tors-fortifcations going to ruin for the want of
timely repairs--a Navy rendered inefficient by
the absence of proper organization, and thou
sand other important matters, demanding the
immediate and efficient attention of the Nation
al Councils-what has been done to cure pre-
sent or ward off future calamity Nothing,
emphatically nothing. We may perhaps be
told that that there is time enough before the
end of the session to put all things to rights,
and that we must wait patiently for the ripen
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
OHIO.
A VOICE OF THUNDER-FAIR WARNING.
From the Bangor Wing.

The presses in many parts of the country are by no
means ceremonous in the language they adopt in re-
laton to the doings of the present Congress- The
waste of timethe Improbable debates--the natten-
ton to business-the wranglings chickering's, and dis
order which to characterize the present House
of Representatives. as body, are rebuked with de-
served severity by many of editorial brethren
In an article on this subject the New Hampshire
Courier has the following remarks
I'VE trust all parties will unite in one thing in Sc
ectng candidates for the next Congress, and that is
let no man of any party be supported who is not in
favor of reducing the mileage Of members so per cent
and their per diem pay IS per cent. This would give
member of Congress from this place to Washington
500, while it would require two days of his time,
and SIT of his money, thus giving him $o3 for two
days. ride, or gal SO per day And who does not
consider IS per day ample compensation for such
men as usually go to Congress- And with the reduc-
ton of mileage and day wages should be coupled the
abolition of the franking privilege now allowed to
members of Congress. AS soon reform can be
had in Congress- shall have laid the foundation for
reform in all branches of the Government. The
people should too, that no is elected to the
next Congress- who not in favor Of doing all that
Congress do, to put final stop to the importa-
ton, dstillation, sale, and consumption OF lntoxcat
ing drinks We must have a thorough reform in
Congress, and reform in the of exciting liquors
is as much needed is any other reform. When
every member of Congress shall be tee-totaller,
there will be end to most of the dsgraceful
that now disgrace the country
Wise and Marshall have joined the "tee-totallers
The former never has any opposition in his district,
and the latter is A. 1. No. in his. Clay is in favor
of reduction of the per diem, but unfortunately he
has resigned his seat
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
THE ENGLISH CORN LAWS.

The late movement of Lord John Russell, in
the British House of Commons, on the subject
of the corn laws, has met with the fate which
its author might have anticipated, and the only
surprise that we feel in regard to the matter is,
that the majority against him was so small
Connected as his lordship is with the land
holding or agricultural interest, he must have
known that on this subject there exists almost
no difference of opinion among the gentry and
nobility of the three kingdoms. 1t is to the
corn laws that the British owner Of real estate
looks for protection against the influx Of foreign
bread stuffs at prices which, apart from this sys-
tenn, would enable the foreign, to undersell the
home producer, and thus destroy the landed in
terest, by taking from tenants the ability to pay
their rents From the noise and fermentation
among the people, which the agitation of this
question never fails to create in the large towns
and manufacturing districts, distant observer
might be led to suppose that change would be
popular with the nation but slight glimpse at
the real condition of things will soon convince
one Of the erroneousness oil any such opinion.
In Britain, however great and important the
COulIneTCldl anu MISUNDERSTANDING Interests may Ue,
and they certainly Of much moment, it is to
the agriculture Of the land that reference must
be had when the capacity Of the country for tax
alton is to be estimated, and we need never ex-
pect to see party distinctions thoroughly carried
out when proposed changes will have the effect
of elevating commerce or manufactures at the
expense of the cultivators Of the soil. 1t is true
that there, as here, agitation has been found a
the favor of the mass of the populace is to be
acquired, and it is in this way alone that we can
account for the repeated attempts made by Lord
John in quarter where defeat was morally GER
tain. Itmay suit his lordship, it has suited Mr..
O'Connell, to seek to identify his popularity
with the advancement of the democratic feature
IN British institutions, but most radical change
must take place before he can hope for any sue
cess in this question. Such being the case, it
is wrong in persons on this side of the Atlantic
to build any hopes on change of policy on the
part of England. 1t may be called selfish, but,
with all her professions about free trade. there
has not occurred within the last century, a sol
itary occasion in which the English Govern
ment has failed to protect English industry,
whether it be among her manufacturing, com
mercial, or agricultural interests. England is a
very good customer for our cotton, and we like
her the better for it long it lasts, but we feel
assured that the moment she can obtain the ar
'icle from elsewhere she will leave our Southern
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
FROM CHINA.


The ship Venice, Capt Perritt arrived at this port
on the 23d of November ast,-nine days later than
we had received via England The news is mainly
imboded in the following letter:
MACAO, Nov. II, 184l
We have advces from the northeast coast Of China
of Ctan and the taking Of the city of Ming pc by
H. B. M. forces The entrance of the river leading
Ning-po is said to have been defended by strong
batteries at which some resistance was made, and
about 1900 of the Chinese slaughtered while the Bri
fish forces sustained hut very trfng loss The au-
thores fed from Ning-po the approach of the
British and the inhabitants of the city and vicinity
appeared have submitted quietly to the military
domination of the steamers
Since the commencement of their operations in Chr
early in 1910, the British forces have suffered Sc
vereiy by casualties and sickness, OF the people on
board Of the transport Nerbudda wrecked off Formo-
sa more than half were murdered when they Eeached
the shore and the remainder sent over % the
coast of China where the like fate has befaen them
The armed steamer Madagascar was also wrecked
officers and crew have fallen into the hands of the
Chinese beyond which nothing is known Of their
fate ta ~
The setting in Of cold weather will prevent any
farther operations ia the North until the ensuing
spring, when, if we ;re rightly informed the British
forces will require to he very considerably increased
to enable them to proceed towards Pekln In Can
all continues quiet thus far, but the authorities
are busy engaged in placing distractions to the nav
igation of the river and in building new FORTS
Their plans, however, appear to be solely defensive,
and do not think they wish to provoke farther hos
tilities in this quarter.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
MIR. WEBSTER'S LETTER

81 can scarcely avoid single word respecting Mr.
Webster's letter to Mr. Everett. Although the Gov
eminent has long acted the principle that men
property, yet the final decision of this point has
come until now. The issue is now made up lis Die
Constitution of the United States the magma chara of
american Slavery? Shall sape lao control our country
diplomacy 2'-Liberty Standard.
The above is from rascally Abolition paper. All
we have to ask of it is to range itself along side Of
the "True Wing" and independent" and thunder its
bro adsides at the President and the Cabinet for the
next three years.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
LAND AND MILLS FOR SALE

TNHE Subscriber has ninety five acres of land a
Il small dwelling house on it, good spring of soft
water within so feet of the door, 1870 or 40 bearing
apple trees, all grated fruit bell pears plumbs peach
trees, and currants, sufficient for any family
Also, grist mill, With two of stones and saw
mill, ~ by SO, with two run of in it, and an ex-
cellent stand for cotton or woen factory, other
machinery situated on Grand river. in the township
of Harpcrsvile Ashtabua county and State OF Ohio,
which he will sell cheap for casha part in hand, tho
residue on short credit.
mar l6-lIt- GEORGE SCHELLENGER.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
THE CRISIS.

We have omitted article prepared upon this sub
ect, to make room for the publication of Mr.. Web !.
sters letter to Mr. Everett, Minister to Great Bri
tain, touching the of the Creole The views of
the letter such meet unqualified approba-
ton, and pedicated principles of national law,
which we have heretofore commended, were alone APP
plicable to such cases.-N o. Bee.
Would to heaven that the action of Congress was
such to meet the unqualified spproba lion" of The
People
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
SUPERIOR INDELLIBLE INK.

NV FISCHER, importer, has just received, di-
w rect from the manufacturer, Henry Stephens,
of London, his improved compositions for marking linen
which writes with equal facility the coarsest tex
ture the finest fabric and which, requiring
drying or holding to the fire. is the most expeditions
mode of marking linen offered to the public
Also Indelibe Ink ofex celIent quality made by Kent
Edes, Felt G. Co.. and Smith & Hodgson all of which
is for wholesale and retail at Stationers' Hall
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
IMMENSE LEGISLATION

The following resolution was offered by MIR. Sum-
mers, of Virginia
Resolved, That hereafter all fuel oil, and candles
purchased for the of the House, be- and the same
hereby declared TO be in the custody of the Doc rkeep-
err" &c.-Bay State Democrat
We presume the next move will be to compel the
Doorkeeper to put the lights out should fore IN
my advance upon the Capitol.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17

For the Piles, Tightness of the chest
For all Dropsy, especially in children.
Tender Feet, Foul Ulcers of the legs
Sore throat by cancers OF or other fungus sores
ulcers, however obstinate
CaouP, long standing,
Whoomng Cough Fresh Wounds,
Scald Head, ChiIbains &c. &c.
The PILEs.- The price s is refunded to any per-
son who will use bottle of Hays Liniment for the
Piles and return the empty bottle without being cured
These the positive orders Of the proprietor to the
agents, and out of many hundreds sold in few
weeks not one has been unsuccessful
To be had of c. H. James, and c. Stot agents,
Washington d. G..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
CONGRESS.

We should think it was about time for Congress to
terminate the present session. Nothing Of any im-
portance has been done recently, except dsmlssing
two clerks in Of The departments for the ayowed
purpose of retrcnchment. Their joint salaries
amounted to $500 per annum, and the expenses of
Congress during the discussion amounted to about as
many thousands. On Monday, the House, after
passing few hours in doing nothing of Importance,
adjoul ned because there was not quorum present.
Boston Transcript.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
From the Nelo Orleans Adrerfise1
AFFAIRS AT THE CAPITOL.

We have accounts from Washington to the 23d
ultimo nIt1
Mr.. TalImadge, fioR the Committee on the Cur
rency has made report in favor OF the Excheqner'
with notifications His bill Is substantially the
that brought in by Mr.. Gushing IN the lower
House. Its appearance in the Senate created great
sensation. 1t received the unanimous appreciation OF
the Committee save Mr.. w alike and Mr.. Young, who
objected only because recognised the State Banks
and constitutional issues Of currency. We have not
time now to compare the two reports MIR. Tall
madge's, doubt, will be pared down al TO agree
with Mr.. Cushings bill, in which shape, it will no
doubt pass. saQo 8 ~
The Clay section of uras and Benton's squad Of
Extremes numbering about half dozen EACH will
oppose the bill throughout, but there are patriots
enough in both Houses to make law OF 1t. "A gen
tleman who has good chance of knowing how the
political pulse at Washington beats predict 10 US lis
passage before the LIST of june
MI. Webster has answered the Call Of Mir. w alker,
for information respecting the Creole by sending
to the Senate copy Of his Instructions TO our Minis.
at the Court of St James. 1t isa long DESPATCH
but it was listened to with the profound attention
by full Senate and q crowded auditory. The "Great
Secretary, Mr.. Webster is deservedly styled,
takes the true Southern ground and defends our in
terests in the bodest possible manner. II ID power
full paper and will do him and The country everlasting
honor and it comes in just at this moment most OPP
pounely counteract the mad declarations and no
tons of Mr.. Adams. Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Walker
were warm in heir concentrations OF the letter anu
of the sound constitutional stand thus taken. We
always felt sure that broad shouldered Dan would
of che furnace of villcation thrice puIihed
The South may now rest assured of safety, under the
guidance Of our Government by John Tyler and his
"Great Secretary" Indeed, we have to rejoice
that to Mr. Websters hands is Entrusted the delicate
task of negotiating with the most powerful and most
INSCRIPTIONS nation on the globe We shall publish
the letter entire ,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17

planters to whistle over their thumbs. Let our
politicians look to this, on our authority if they
deaden the blow as far as possible whenever 1t
shall come ia
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
WHO WILL GO RAID

COLONEL SEAVER, postmaster at Batavia, is
knowing to the fact, that DR.. Bingham, of Genesce
county, aged over TO- and for than II years very
bald, has had his hair fully restored by the of
bottle ofthe Balm of Columbia from COMSTOCK
& CO.
To be had of c. Fl. James and G. Stot,, agents
Washington d. C..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
From the Ve7anOnt Statesman
MESSRS ROTTS AND IIPSHIIR

Mr., Bolts has off about as well in his second
attempt of &C heading, as in the first. Mr.. Upshur
has submitted his counter testimony, and the case
ends in proof that he was Nulhfer But it is not
proved that he was ever in favor of an immediate
and unqualified dissolution of the Union, as charged
by Mr. Bolts.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
CONGRESS.

Since the adjournment Of the Legislature we have
been looking into the proceedings of Congl, for
something of sufficient interest transfer int
columns, but we notice nothing very importa mt -
When we do SO, we shall have for it, Ohio
State Journal.
We fear you will look in vain.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17

g4fThe news from Washington for the last two
weeks has been, as whole, very uninteresting-
alabama TIMES.
The next Congress will manifest greater interest
in the affairs of the country
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17
HAYS LINIMENT.

certain for the following distressing COM
plants, established at New York. and used in our
principal Hospitals and by eminent medical men, with
the greatest possible Externally the fol-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17

The Radical Loco-focos in New Hampshire have
succeeded by reduced majority. They will be
ann1biI-ated nert time.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-17

We have the Christian Family Magazin for March
This most valuable periodical may be had of l. r.
Hampton
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03

We arc now prepared to feel the force OF ni' r.
mark in MS Preface" Ho,r much Il - 70 5e de'
,ire4 that all rho pa,5hst TIER o6'erra''0.' On
6reiga countries sh0ud take ne CAIN ma pm,
lo,opk,c Comb, for their GUIDE N tie toHs ana INA
temper Of thar repark'' "a Lioer'a' IL
rertas
Bat enough Of this Seriously, i It nc; strange :,
hat such man can talk ot 'Tu'sar abuse
b. wholesale charges. and bitter national pre-
udice,." Judge Jay, Gov. McNuti the h Il,
League. the Tn.uue, Mr. Hudson, General a.
rnsdge. arr all disposed OF in the zane summary
sar Their speeches are termed " nonsense
which tie American people 'Wailo" without
blush.
The blame. however. Of the bad .Pirt D" mani
f..t. towards ne and ny country be LAY, mus, mus,
rest with BIN who ha, made a. attack on Ing ial
IN which truth and decorum areentirely set ASIDE.
He must be- very modest man, 10 Jay upon my
.bould-r. Gull, csought to damn common man
and then add 20 +, the .in of h- own ma s"iiy' Ia
NV pes, w,rk .hal answer Li5erta- A. lsng'h'
and make ,hc charges he he 20 fec.lcs'i: huI'l
at me rcooi upon hi. own head, and tot shall not
be- afrdid to put nv n4fne. ..,.,,., ,,-.-rrp
I-rfCa, April 4lth, ldI< - fD"-1
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03
song or THE SEA ROVER
AZ ps. JSo. c. s'oAsr.

r,,, an ~ the brim the stars grow dim,
And over the sniverinE sea
Tn. night. winds leap. in their onward sweep
Fill up. will drink to thee
Then away with Care. let US dry the tear
That from Feelings fountain would sta'''
While Memory's hand, with 1t. my'"c "ai''
sur, the deadened flowers Of the '.art.
Oh,Ism not Did. but my heart IS cold
To Woman beautiful smile
Ard cheeks rich dye. and dreamy eye
Canno, witch me with their Suiie'
But FIJI to the b-im the stars gro" dim'
And the noon woos the rising tide
I'm away for the sea-faTe"ell to NEE
Nv blitba bonnie barque Is my BRIDE
, ~ n, fGraham's Magazine
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03
U,RENCH POLISHING PAsTE-This

article combination of eemcrary substances hay-
strong affinity for each ohgr, which unite and form
compound altogether in II character The hrlancy
and durability of the polish mpart, 10 the most delicate
article Of furniture. such mahogany rosewood, ebony,
laan marble, also 10 carriages, patent leather military
caps Nc unsurpassed L. Application easy, requiring
very little labor the article ~ lie original beauty
For sale by 4 Sands Co, Granite Buildings 273 Broad
way. corner ChambcrS>i also by u Sands, 20 aHd
l0d Fulton-st; sand, Co. n East Broadway. Plice,
y cents M
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03

nR. BARRY and RUFUS LOCK-
4 mnnn.s rnIILII VIZ anH MIRO ANIlI 4

ACADEMY /. now open At al Irs tdway, untrr auspices
favorable hrm.ey, AMI profitable Ia such pupils - may
be- ulacpl under tiieir Their well known 'kp'rrufr
anal success, M heir several department, of C0it sc and
Mercantile Instruction warrants hem in ,alir@ mai ufH
,.husn pr.ents advantages rqual 10 that any otter
m the city Card, containing terms &C. may be- obianri
a. the rooms i~ bookstore % MI Roe LocA"ood uh
,l.rns,tb- ,rrl lat2 alg Ina
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03


"On coming 10 himself he
asked Fletcher when hr had
returned into the room whe-
'iher he had sent for Dr..
Thomas AZ he desired, and
the servan, answering in the
affirmative, he replied, you
have done right. for J should
like 10 know what IL the mat
ter with me
charge of 'Libertas' fall
and Lake are word toI
neither quotes from the
as / hare. Let US take
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03
BOARDING IN JERSEY CITY tor
DOARDERS WANTED-In a private
DOARD IN BROOkLYN-Tro or
.nARn AND TIITION in the Coun

try-A mother. aui experienced teacher. wishes to
take ten or twelve slIfrn tn instruct with her own in
M sut part of the country - miles from the city. sosrd
and tuition thirty doa per quarter; one ban paNabr ~
advance No ftra char For particulars and eicrencrs
nuure at Narck place. door rom BieeohefsreeL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03
,H7RLTiNG and Merchants Accounts

w The undersigned continues TO give instruction IN
Writing Bookkeeping and Cofsmrrcll Arithmetic during
the daV or evening The lessons be reoeired entirely IN
pirate # desired.
The terms are the charged by the advertiser dur
inc The la wears viz SIS for either branch sinvly until
the requisite proficiency j. attained
To oiViaie further ANNOYANCE from usrcss applications,
the advertiser hegs that lee nher progresses each
writing in a fixed number lessons, provide siua-
lions for his staden and regards h mode of in,ruc
floss he deems Sufficient stale for the information Of
Strangers what be easily tested by enqurng among
merchants viz that there hundreds oi Young men full
filling the duties of responsible and lucrative situations IN
this city who their advancement ~ tie advertisers in
,,rprtinD THOMAS JONI l3} Broadway.
For sale al the rooms jOSrss MELTING just pub
lrhcd ard alro adv adopted the leading Academic n,t
/ ,,,,,rs in Tins cfv Price I'll ~ al5if
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03
DINNEFORD'S PATENT INPRON-

LED ELECTRICAL FLESH Clio. ~ and NlRAf1
produce healthy 1T the system boy ci on without ne
rk usTiug .n, al the Ordinary iIorseiap Gloves
are Liable Ia DO
The great value the UorsgiIaN ReDOyaupr urra.
peutc Whfn applied "a tine human body urw Ton ee
known every Who has pad The leat attention Ia The
porlascr of healthy action Of tr knto require ,rllcf
comment.
FOR ale by 4 Is. SANDS s co. rs Broadway. corner
Of Chamit street. Granite Building fslu
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03
ROOMS TO LET at3OI Broadway.

ia Handsome Parlors and Bedrooms attached NJ "a
-TT- -rrs furnished uniurnishrd The housr WI DC
ma utsd and put In complete order Ari,i, FAMILIES or
Ia T. gentlemen who think ct changing would 'io well to
cau Also Room 70 ie the fourth floor. p eet wide
nv - feet leep Inqulre the second ho0r room 81 alou
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-03
THE ANTI-ANGULAR SYSTEM OF

wRITING-REMONAL or MIR. BRlSToWS
Writing ACADEMY IN No 2i5 Broadway, r'ar Park
Place and GREAT RFDI CTION ~ bic Terms.
FROM u To FIVE DOLLARS
Mr. BRISTOw in respectfully offering hs services oihe
public for th, season. hst the very lo~ r. ms -
thus placing this useful art within the means OF ai vi" m
uce every and OF every 10 acquire an elegant and
splendid handwriting
TWELVE Easy LESSONS
The Ladies meet daily nom - To I. They are nu@ht 4
neat rapid and dele hand agreeable nit fashion ui hc
,lav. Also single entry Book kccpnr angit
The GcRenen taught With iniallsle certainty 10
write with despatch mastery manner suitable fer keep
ne set of books or 'Dr mercantile cOuesp, nienct.
Evening classes from to q
" B. Merchants and strangers visiting the city can COM