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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27

| The following communication comes to US
| in the handwriting of lady.-ED.
FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.
THE VETO POWER.
| The Veto power, just at present, seems to excite
the lively Indignation of the Wings, and of all the old
bachelors who have got the mitten. 1t finds favor
only with the President the Democrats the Conser-
vaves, and the ladies'.
| If political principles are any thing more than mere
preence how could the President be expected imme-
dately after the election desert at the Conser
| vatve ground and become instantly thoroughgoing
Wing? The Conservatives have always been a
small party, but they have often held the balance of
power, and not unfrequeny reaped the fruits of vic
tory. They united with the Wings in securing the
success of the last Presidential contest But that is
no they should be deprived of the right of free
| agency
| Seek the safe medium, avoid extremes is the pie
cept of an ancient author. Who say that Pro-
violence has not designed the safety ofthe country, by
saving it from the ultra measures fboth the opposing
parties Even supposing, for instance that all the
IRENE measures of he Wings were wise and benet-
cent in themselves, it may be well doubted whether it
would be prudent to force them upon the country,
while they are oathed and deesed by nearly half
the nation that they might almost drive them TO despe-
ration aud open rebellion. The mig be said of
the Sub Treasury system and the ultra Doctrines of
the Democrats. Statesmen must consider not only
wha, good in the abstract but what can
be safely enforced, what the People will bear. Par
cularly in republic prciudces must be respect
ed, though they may be founded on ignorance envy,
or obstnacy. We read of German EMPEROR in mod
ern times who almost ruined himself and his people,
by the great reforms he continually introducing
before they prepared to receive them.
For the sake of illustration, let suppose for a
moment, that the doctrines of the Abotonists were
true and just in the abstract and calculated, if
ried out, promote the welfare of all yet we know
that the People of this country would not endure for
a moment the attempt to enforce them.
While, then, some members of the dntipodai polt-
cal parties may be disposed to grumble that they can
not have every thing precisely their way let them
reflect that medium of concession and COM
promise, may constitute the only salvation of the
country.
1t is far better to have President of the nation
than the President of party. The wisdom and
moderation of Washington, and a Madison are
more useful than the widest schemes and projects of
the most splendid genius in partisan leader.
r. S. E.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
PAGES PORTABLE SAW MILL.

TNEIIS MACHINE has been in operation in ths
7 city for several days, and has been witnessed
with curiosity and satisfaction by great number of
persons, including many members of Congress 1t is
considered very important invention, particularly for
sections Of country in which water power cannot
be readily obtained. This machine can be moved 10
miles per day. and be ready for working the next eth
er by steam horse, other power. -Four horses will
cut 1000 feet of boards, scantng, or timber of any
dimension per day Eight horses 900 feet. Shingles
20 per minute clear also cut without any alteration;
wood at common length can be cut at the rate of a
cord in five minutes, and cross-cut block for shingles
at any length desired. A mill of this construction,
propelled by 10 horse-seam power is now in operation
six miles from this city, on the Washington and Bal
timore Railroad, on farm owned by Mr. Charles b.
Calvert which is cutting, while In operation 29,OOO
feet yer day. and fair to estimate that 1t Will cut
at least 10 900 per day. making proper allowances for
all necessary delays Numbers of respectable and
competent persons, who have witnessed the operation
of this mill will cheerfuly bear testimony to the fact
here stated Attached to this machine Is a post-mor-
sing and rail sharpening machine.
The price, we understand, of the horsepower and
saw-ml sufficiently long to saw II feet, is $780, and
two dollars and fifty cents will be charged for each
additional foot The expenses of attending norris
ing machine to the horsepower from twenty-five to
fifty dollars the addition Of head blocks for the pur
pose of cutting shingles will cost twenty dollars per
pair and the additional saw for wood shingles
block twenty dollars the price of the saw-mill,
including feet saw, without the horse power, is
tlTcc PtlSS Vi wv o'S0hi
exclusive of engine extra saw, or head block, is live
hundred dollars for each additional foot in length of
mill three dollars, including engine, boiler with port
abes and all other fixtures, such sngs, CARTS
chains, bars cart-hooks, sc. three thousand dollars
stationary, five hundred less the machine for mortls-
ing and sharpening rail to be propelled by steam
costs two hundred dollars the machine now IN the
city will, at the particular request OF some OF Mr.
Pages friends, remain here until tuesday next
Many persons who are DESTROYS of witnessing the ope
ration of the mill on the Washington and Baltimore
railroad will go out, for that purpose, tins evening
| in the cars,
aug. 27-3t uEO' IA"E'
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
(Copy.)

List of gold medals transmitted to the Secretary of
State of the United States
l. For Captain Depeyster, of the packet ship She
ridan" of New York, for saving the crew Of the Br
fish barque Zephyr" of Newcastle, in November,
1910.
2. For Captain James A. WoOtton, Of the packet
ship Rlone," of New York, for saving the lives of
the crew of the British barque "Belinda," of Troon,
David Mac Ncho master.
3. For Captain II. q. Cropper, Of the packet ship
"Columbus," of New York, for saving the lives Of
the master and crew of the vessel Leonidas," of Bel
fast, in November, 184O
4. For Captain W. c. Thomson, of the packet ship
"Stephen Whitney," of New York, for saving the
master and crew of the schooner "Despatch," of ST.
Johns, Newfoundland, in November 1910.
S. For Captain Alexander s. Palmer, of the pack
ct ship " Carried" of New York, for saving lives
of the MASTER mate, ard crew of the brig "Eugenia,
of st. Johns, New Brunswick in December, 1910.
6. For Captain Stoddart, of the packet ship Vile
de Lyon," of New York. for saving the lives of the
master and crew of the British brig "Britannia," in
November, lS40
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE.

Ii will be recoected that an account was
published at the time, in 1910, Of the saving
of the crew of the British ship Leonidas, by
Capt. Chopper, of the American packet ship
Columbus. The crew was in state OF star
walton, of imminent peril, almost despair
There were many unhappy beings on board,
sinking fast into the deep, and when the Co
umbus came up with them, the terrible storm
which placed them in that fearful condition
had not subsidized, nor much abated. Owing
to the state of the wind and sea, it was al
the risk of their own lives that the crew Of
the Columbus could attempt 10 board the un-
fortunate Leonidas and take off her passengers
and crew. But, summoning his men, Capt.
Chopper submitted the question of life or death
to their own decision, and they answered him
by-THREE cHEERs-and the lowering of the
boats Instantly into the angry pillows! They
succeeded, after the most determined and skill
full efforts, in saving every living being. The
boat which the no less humane than brave
mate commanded, being the last to leave the
wreck with the last of the human beings to
be saved, discovering just after 1t left the YES
sci that poor dog was still on board, was in
stantly put back under the seamens cry, that
"not living thing shall be left to die " The
dog, the faithful companion OF distress, was
saved and not living thing was left to the
fate of the laundering ship, but all were
brought safe into the port of New York, and
generously provided for by Captain Chopper
and his friends.
Such was an instance of the generous cour-
age and of the gallant benevolence of Ameri
can seamen in executing trying mission OF
merciful Providence. And it will be seen In
the following letters how the British Govern
ment appreciates and rewards such acts to-
wards her commercial marine. Capt Chopper
has won honor for his country as well as for
himself He is a native of Accomac county,
Virginia, where his aged mother now lives;
he is near relative of Mr. Wise, in Con-
gress, and therefore it was that he was re-
quested by him to respond for him in his abb
sence He is quite young man, not more
than thirty, and unmarried. Our best reward
is to commend one who has won such "gOlden
opinions from Queen Victoria to the sweet
smiles and favors of the fair Of his own ma
tive land, and may they, and men and angels
reward him for such acts of heroic benevo-
lence, as we would, if we could, with more
than mere words of praise.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
From the Philadelphia Express
TOO RAPID,

Our well-beloved editorial cousin, Du Sole, is
COUGHING his lance against what he is pleased to call
the &C British Treaty" Had he not better wait and
see what it is, before he expends his ammunition up
on it All the Democratic papers, except the Globe
and one or two in this city, have treated this negotia-
ton favorably they should do while nothing is
known to discrcdit it. If Mr.. Calhoun and other
men warmly devoted to Southern interests, men OF
chvalric dispositions and indomtable spirit, are
among the advocates of the treaty. how be cali
ed British one i-how can it be suspected of base
concessions a subserviency to European interests
These questions which Mr.. Du Soe's candor ant
ingenuity may answer.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Washington, 18th August, 1912.
SIR: have received the letter which you did me
honor to address to the 10th instant transmit
ting by direction of the British Government, six gold
medals bearing the portrait Of Her Majesty the Queen,
which the British Government desire to present to the
commanders of the United States vessels named in an
accom- panyng list, in acknowledgment of the services
rendered by them respectively in saving the lives of
British seamen and requesting me to cause these me-
dals to be delivered to the respective commanders on
the part of Her Majesty's Government.
shall have great pleasure in forwarding these tes-
timonias to those for whom they destined; and
assure YOU that the Government of the United States
Justly appreciates the honorable motives which have
led the British Government to this manifestation of
respect towards well-deservng citizens of the United
States The dangers and accidents of the natu-
rally create feeling of brotherhood among mariners
of all nations, and great interests of humanity are
connected with the cultivatng and strengthening of
this generous and noble feeling.
I Be pleased to accept the of my distin-
guished consideration.
(Sgned) DANL WEBSTER.
HENRY S. Fox, Esq, &c, &c. &C.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
(Copy.)
WASHINGTON, August 10th, 1910, [l842.]

WASHINGTON, August 10th, l84O [l842.]
SIH herewith transmit to you, by direction of
Her Majesty's Government, six gold medals, bearing
the portrait of Her Majesty, the Queen which the Br
fish Government desire to present to the commanders of
the United States vessels named in the accompanying
list in acknowledgment of the services rendered by
them in saving the lives of British seamen subjects Of
Her Majesty.
have the honor to request that you will be pleased
these medals to be delivered to the respective
commanders on the part Of Her Majesty's Govern
ment.
have the honor TO be, sir, with high consideration,
your most obedient and humble servant,
(Signed) H. S. FOX.
The Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, &C., &C., &c.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
MIR. CLAY'S NOMINATION IN BAL
TIMORE.

While a batch of politicians were assembled
in Baltimore day or two since to nominate the
Lord of Ashlan 1--WE believe it was the ami
versary of the burning of the Capitol by the
BRITISH for the Presidency, the heavens wore
portentous blackness, and the storm that en-.
sued has never been surpassed, perhaps, in
fury. Are these signs not discouraging to gam
ing political aspirants? Will Mr.. Clay still per-
sist in tempting his fate 2
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
From the Ohio Eagle
THE VETO.

The late Veto put upon the ubiquitous Tariff bill
by President Tyler is every where received with APP
probation, except by the worshippers of Kentuck y
Clay and they dare not meet the forcble argu-
ments advanced by the President, why such law
should not be passed at this time. Whatever may be
the complexion of the political parties hereafter
men, there be doubt that President Tyler has
secured himself the good opinion of every repub
lican for his "Jackson-Iike" adherence TO what he
conceives his path of duty.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

BY and With the aduce and consent Of the Senate,
GEORGE F. UsHuR, of Rhode Island, to be Com-
mercial Agent at Caps Hayten, in the Island Of 81.
Domingo, in the place of Benjamin L. Wall, re-
signed.
ADAM GoRDoN, Collector of the Customs, at Key
West Fa re-appointed.
Patrick o. LEE, Register of the Land Office at
Natchitoches, La, re-apponted.
PETER LAIDLAw, Register of the Land Office at
New Orleans, vice Joseph Genois, resigned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
THE TREATY.

How appropriate was the sentiment OF the
President on a recent occasion, "blessed are
the peace .lnakers'' Amid the severe and bit
ter cares and anxieties of his responsible sta
ton, how grateful is the reflection, that he has
exerted all his influence, and with much effect,
to save the nation from an expensive and vio-
lent war If the pillow of power and high sta
ton be planted with thorns, it has its roses too !;
and sweet and tranquil must be the statesnlan's
repose, who has saved two great nations from
unsparing warfare, by preserving an honorable
peace.
Great Britain has her faults, and the spirit
and principles of her Government are not COM
mended to sound Republican. Much, very
much in her character is to be condemned, and
her policy generally is unworthy of imitation
1t behoves the United States TO watch well all
her aggressions, all her approaches, all her poll
cy in relation to our institutions. But when, in
the spirit Of amity, special minister is des-
patched to interpose the last effort between two
powerful nations rising up to war, it must be a
source of joy, that the President, and the Secre-
tary connected with him in the negotiation, che
rished and evinced reciprocal spirit, and thus
preserved peace, and with it the honor of the
Republic unsullied
What browning glory is this great achieve
ment to the President! If his terms Of service
were expired, well might he, as he retired from
Office, point to this act, enough TO confer last
ing fame upon his Administration. Whilst the
mad and reckless violence of faction are heaping
IJo
OF Congress is made to resound with bitter and
unprecedented denunciation, and whilst kin
dred spirits in other quarters are lighting up the
sligy fires, he is quietly and periodically achev-
ing for his country peace; and for himself
undying fame-a fame that will live, when the
ashes of the burnt effigies, and of the consumed
and forgotten reputation of his enemies will be
scattered forever.
If it had not been for the President, perhaps,
now, instead of the glad notes of peace being
waited to every hamlet and every fire-sde, the
dread appeal would have been to "the God OF
battles !" and all the dire horrors of war, its
vice and corruption, its fierce passion and its
bloody cruelty, its rapine, lust and murder
striking down the chvalrous and the young,
filling the battle field with slaughter and suffer-
ing, sending desolation and rretrievable be-
reavement to the fre-sde of the rich and the hum
Bile, would have filled to overlooking the cup of
our suffering.
When war does come, let it come Of necessi-
ty-but not till peace cannot be preserved only
at sacrifice of national honor. Let the honor
of this young Republic ever remain untarnish-
ed let her bright escutcheon be dimmed by no
foul breath; let her bright banner be ever unsul-
lied, and to protect this let appeal be to arms
and {" to the God Of battles"
The Treaty gives us peace and preserves un-
suled our national honor. Then let grateful
and rejoicing People say, blessed are the
peace makers"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27
NOTICE..

TAVING removed to Prince George County, Ma
IL ryland, am DESTROYS to close my business in
Washington, d. G. Those indebted to me are, there
fore, respectfully called upon to pay, and those hev-
ing claims against me will please to present them. |
shall be in Washington, at my old establishment from
8 a. m. to p. M, generally, every day. or, in my
absence, Mr. Philip Gabriel Poss is duly authorized
to act as my agent.
aug 27-3t CHARLES ROSENTHAL.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-27

Extract OF letter from Jacob AlrIcks, POStmaS-
ter Of Wilmington, Delaware, TO J. s. Skin
ner, dated
22d AUGUST 1912.
"Weare making efforts to try how much of
land will yield Of "corn sugar." fairly and fully with
our present Knowledge and experiences, that there
shall be deception. We have every thing ready,
but the rollers for pressing out the juice these will
cost about two bundled dollars and are all
poor here that this not be got, and much
fear we shall fai! in making the experiment, if do
not get assistance. The West and Southwest
much deeply interested in this business than
this district Will the menbers of Congress from
those districts contribute netting towards expe
riment 7"
"If am not greatly mistaken in my calculation on
this subject, the sugar business WILL in short
time prove of much benefit to this country the
cotton. have taken the above liberty, knowing the
interest you take in any thing that will benefit our
country.
III should be glad to be in any way instrumental in
having full and fair experiment made this subject
Specimens Of corn sugar may he at the Patent
Office. ]. 8. s."
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NOUPJT
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, 22d August, 1912.
Sir: have received your letter of yesterday, with
its enclosure and in compliance with your request
now transmit to you the medal from the British Gov
eminent, intended for Captain Chopper, with ac-
companyng letter from this Department to him.
am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
DANL. WEBSTER.
Hon HENRY A. WISE, of the IL of RS.
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TREATY WITH THE SENACAS OF
NEW YORK

We have the satisfaction to announce the ra-
tfcation, by the Senate, Of the treaty concluded
at Buffalo in March last, by the Honorable AM
RRosE SPENCER in behalf of the United States
with the Seneca nation of Indians. Few can
have forgotten the excitement produced by the
treaty of 1888, by which the Senecas ceded the
whole of their reservations to the Ogden compa-
ny. Much complaint was made of the alleged
unfair means by which that treaty obtain
ed, and the religious Society Of Friends through
out the country so warmly espoused the cause OF
the Indians, and exerted themselves 50 actively,
that resort to force or to protracted litigation
seemed to be the only alternatives. The whole
affair was in the worst possible condition when
President TYLER took it in hand In November
lasts Under his direction, and by the unwearl-
ed efforts of the War Department, the Quakers
represented chiefly by the excellent P. b. Tho
mas, of Baltimore, and the Ogden company,
were brought together, and terms Of mutual
compromise were arranged by which justice
was done to the Indians and the rights of the
company and the interests OF the United States
ere preserved.
=. The Senecas cede two of their reservations,
the Buffalo and Tonewanda, for fair consider
alton for the soil and the Improvements, and re-
tain two, the Cattaraugus and Chautauque.-
Those who choose to emigrate to the West UNI
der the provisions of the treaty of 1888, are at
liberty to do so. But it is supposed that the
great body of the nation will remain upon and
cultivate the two reservations retained, which
are sufficient to allow about 200 acres Of land to
each family.
Thus has terminated one of the most difficult
and perpexing controversies which has ever
grown out of our Indian relations. Peace is re-
stored Justice is attained, the rights and inter-
ests of all are maintained, large tract of coun-
try of about 10000 acres of the very best land
in Western New York, contiguous to one OF the
most fourishing cities in the Union, is opened
to the industry and enterprise Of the white man;
the Indians are removed from scenes of tempa-
ton which they were incapable of resisting, and
Buffalo, instead of bowling wilderness, will
now have around her cultivated farms and gar
dens, yielding the supplies demanded by her
markets and her commerce.
Surely this Administration is fortunate in be-
ing able to adjust SO many of the vexed and agi-
tating subjects that have heretofore disturbed
our foreign and domestic relations.
The SOUTHERN LITERARY MnssENeER.-The Sep
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Aug. II, 1912.

Washington, Aug. II, 1912.
Sir: have Just received a letter from Mr. Fox
the British Minister at Washington, transmitting to
me, by direction of Her Majestys Government, six
gold medals bearing the portrait of the Queen, which
the British Government desire to present to the COM