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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-02-28
From, the Columbus Ga,) Enquirer, FEB. IT,
THE EXCHEQUER

We have earnestly and anxiously looked for the
report of the committees to whom have been referred
the plan of an Exchequer recommended IN the ana ual
me sage of the President We have looked in vain.
As vet no report has been made; and we are still IN
ignorance of the probable result There seems TO be-
too very unusual silence on he part of the public
journals nearest the CAPITOL IN reference to the sub
iect-so that we are wholly unable 10 oIm a
bic conjecture as to what will be done We sin
cerely hope that in another week shall have some
action on the subject And we again repeat, that if
the present Congress shall adjourn without the adop-
ton of some plan by which the desperate condition
of our currency shall be amended, would not give
flo for the future prospects of the party. On the
contrary much may be accomplished towards securing
permanent ascendancy of The Wing cause, if those
whose duty is shall lay aside their personal and
party preiudices and unite upon plan that viii meet
the pressing demands, and amentable exigences OF
the country That such object is perfectly atta'na-
bic during the present session, we have not reasona-
bic doubt The President has manifested DISPOSE
ton to 90 as far as he thinks the Constitution will
allow him to 90, towards etecting the object VIII
the representatives of the people 60 as far II they
10 not their day of reckoning will be fearful one.
They may for time cover themselves behind the
cloud of reproach which they have stirred and gathered
around the head the Presidents but in clear, calm
day the common sense of the people will prompt them
TO inquire why not something done For our
ovv n part we like the plan of the Secretary. AS far
as we can ee into it, it is good plan, and would
answer most of the objects desired. But we are not
welded to il. 1t might be improved and even with
a shade of misimprovement it would answer vastly
better than no plan at all. The country cannot sur
vive long amidst the present state OF lhngs Its best
Interests are whitening; its prosperity is rapidly vast
ing 1t is in the power of the present Congress to
revive and cherish these Dropping interests, and If
they dot not upon them and not upon the President,
will the iea rtul responsibility fall
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RHODE ISLAND CoNyENrroN-The Convention
which has been held in Rhode Island, for the pur-
pose of completing the proposed Constitution pre-
yious to submitting it TO the final vote Of the people
adjourned on Saturday II will be submitted to the
people on the DIST 22d, and 23d of March There
is strong confidence felt that the Constitution will
be adopted.
1t is intended to take effect on the first Tuesday Of
May next All white male citizens of the United
States may become voter under it, by residing m the
State two years, and N the town where their vote is
offered, six months. No person can vote on a ques-
ton of taxation, unless he staxed for $50
The General Assembly will hold It's session as
usual They cannot incur a public debt exceeding
$4,000, without the consent of the people. The
House will consist of II, and the Senate of 10 mem
bers. The Governor is the presiding officer Of the
Senate, of which the Lieut.. Governor is a member
The Senate may also have President pro tenn
The judiciary system continues at present. And
the Judges of the Supreme Court hold their seats UNI
til majority of both Houses of the Legislature by
Joint resolution, declare them vacant Jour Of Com
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Correspondence Of the Niac York Evening Post.

Correspondence Of the Ns,c York Evening Post
In my letter of yesterday, l briefly noticed the
fact which had Just been reported, OF the reJecuon vi
three persons whose names had been sent 70 Tue SC
nate for confirmation learn that all the Democra-
tic Senators present, except one, voted LOT inc con-
frmation of MIR bradford and only four Wing Sc
majors voted in his favor. so, IL clearly appears
that the Wings nearly unanimous III their oPpo-
sition to the nomination. How IS THIS What does
this mean; Have they determined TO array them
selves against every nomination OF the President, IN
less the candidate is the known friend of Clay, and
will engage to support him in the next Presidential
campaign; Have they resolved to force the Presi-
dent into their measures and policy, by opposing and
thwarting all his measures II So il is time their
constituents and the whole country should know IT,
Will the people support their agents, who are sent
here perform the business and promote the best IN
eres of the nation in pursuing this factious course
To elevate the man who has been always rejected
whenever he has come before the people for their
sltrages? For one, | think not. However, the
sooner this is known, the better will It be for the
President and the country.
Ii must be gratifying to the Democracy oil the whoe
country, to witness the wise and patriotic course oil
their friends in Congress in relation to the president,
and the measures of his Administration Inc names
which he has sent to the Senate have been treated by
them with due respect and, although Poiiticai oPPo-
nents, they have made no factous oPPositioh' Inc
measures which have come before them nave Deen
opposed, when necessary to be opposed, with kind
Democratic member of either ii use, to my know
ledge uttered disrespectful unknd word against
President Tyler, but, the contrary, has spoken OF
him in the most respectful terms. What a striking
contrast does their conduct present to that OF the
Wings Scarcely has of the white Charles
opened his mouth in either House, but he has re-
preached him with being feeble and VAN man
'an apostate and traitor"-that he had not single
friend ia the Senate, and only "corporals guard"
in the House. Such has been their language here,
and worse has been their conduct elsewhere, as the
burning of efgies has abundantly shown Let the De-
mocrac party pursue this discreet and honorable
course, and they will secure the confidence OF the
President, and receive the appreciation OF their con-
stituen
In this peculiar exigency of affairs, the President
owes it to himself and to the country, to see that
none but his friends appointed to ofice. II
his opponents their power to weaken his Admin
lsratlon and bring It into disgrace, is ms duty 10
select such, and only such, as will carry out those
me sures which he believes will promote the best
good of the whole nation.
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MR.. BRADFORD,S REJECTION

The Senate of the United States in rejecting the
nomination of Thomas Bradford for District Judge in
place of Judge Hopkinson, deceased, as well as in
some other cases, seem disposed, far Mr.. Clay
and his friends concerned to let expectants Of
office know that to come out openly the friends of
Mr. Tyer's Administration, will be death TO their
hopes.
Mr.. Bradiords nominaio would in all probability
have been confirmed, had he signed the call for
the yer meeting recently held in this CITY,
The proper course for the Democrats to pursue is
moi 10 inquire, is the nominee friend of Clay or of
Tyler, but is he honest and capable and vote ior or
against his confirmation according as they shall de-
termine that question in their own minds Penn
sytrdnidn.
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NEW MUSic.-Songs, (hia, beautiful rignsites)
IN The remembered name words by Mrs Norton,
oh think Of me ever
Oh would that she were here: words by G. p
Morris, Esq
The Colonel words by do
Farest maid on Deyon's banks words by Burns.
I'm afoat-l'm afoat words by Eliza Cook
The old water mill.
The twinkling star.
never have been false to thee words by 6 p.
Morris.
III think Of thee love- words by J M White Esq
Natures fine old gentleman; music by Russell
The old sexton by Park Benjamin, Esq,
Waltz de la Rose by Zaecus.
The wreckers daughter quick step.
Lambers quick step; by w Ferons
The siege, with beautiful yignette)
The down east quick stepi by Garcia.
Vulcan quick step do
Entrance of Louis Philippe into France.
Prize banner quick step; by d. II Haskell.
Columbias quick step by G. Rimback.
w. FISCHER
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THE ExcHEeuER,--By reference to our Congress
siona proceedings it will be that the select com
mttee on the Currency in the House have at last
made a report, and presented bill to establish the
Exchequer of the United States From the temper
manifested by the House when the report was laid
before them the prospect of any favorable action is
very small, though we believe the country generally
views the contemplated scheme with more favor
tban formerly We hope the House will see the pro
prety of fairly discussing the project on its own me-
a. 30, care whose scheme il is--whether Mr.. TY-
Ifp. or Mr. GAYS, so it will answer the purpose,
and put at rest long agitated and troublesome ques
ton -Pitisb,ug Gazette
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From The Philadelphia Ledge.

FROM me fhHddefphtd lsedgG..
Who LII Fill THE PLACE 80 Since the rejection of
Mr.. Bradford as District Judge the names of the
Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. Forward, and James
M. Porter, brother OF Gov Porter, have been men
toned in connection with that appointment. Ofwhat
is it for the President to nominate any man 10 fill
the place, while he is beset by factious opposition
who care for nothing but themselves and who will
never lend assstanceto single public act unless con
tributes to their own powcr2 1t is the curse OF the
country to have sci of such unprincped politicians
,lways in Congress, defeating hwarling the ction
of the administration, from selfish motives Il is al
ways with them, how will this measure assist Mr.
Clay, Mr. Benton, other Mister who is
looking to the Presidency, and not what is the best
mode of promoting the honor and prosperity of the
country and OF doing good to its people, The fac.
tious opposition to the appointment of Mr.. Bradford
has completely defeated for the present all the anci
pated benefits of the Bankrupt Law, as the vacancy
prevents any debtor from making application for
lease Some of these men who voted against the
nomination, urged in Congress the instant necessity
of Bankrupt Law 10 relieve the poor debtor and
now, by their course prevent the debtor from ayaing
himself of its advantages since it is the law. The
sympathy they expressed Tor him a pretended
sympathy, or they would have overlooked their own
petty schemes have FASTENED the operation of law
that to render so much benefit to the suffering
debtors,
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REPORT ON THE EXCHEQU

During the past week the Committees Of both
Houses of Congress have submitted their reports, &c.
conpanied by bills, The billleported BY Mr. Cush-
ing OF the House, give at length in our columns to-
which the bill is accompanied is most able one -
Few objections, in our opinion, be urged against
this plan Ii adopted we shall have sound and uni
form currency, without the evils which would follow
from the establishments Ola National Bank if indeed
National Bank could be established at the present
time. We hope Congress may be favorably disposed
toward this bill, and that il may speedily become the
law of the land-Deldoare Republican,.
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MIR. CLAWS RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions have been submitted to
the United States Senate by Mr.. Clay. We think a
portion of the press is disposed to attach undue i'm
por to them. 1t strikes us that they defec
tive in very material point Contrary to the teach
ing of the Custom House experience, Mr. Clay still
adheres to the al raioren principle He is unwilling
to learn that it has proved almost entire failure
by the fraudulent invoices which given in at the
Custom Houses Besides, it graduates the duties in
precisely the wrong way-the duties being low when
the. article is cheap and needs protection, and high
when the article is dear and Importation is necessary
Pennsylvania nteligencT.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-02-28

A GONE COON.

This is the most emphatic expression can make
use Of in reference to the very Honorable John Nj.
Bolts. His ridiculous attack upon MIR. Upshur, Sc
cretary of the Navy has necessarily called out that
gentleman in reply and if ever man was used
up" Bolts is that man. He is more than headed, he
is noosed and the probability is he will choke to
death in attempting to eXtricate himself The Hon.
Secretary is extremely gentlemany in the language
he makes OF, but every line cuts to the quick ale
is calm as a summers morning. but his words seattle
like the llghtning's flash Poor Bolts he had better
return to his old occupation of breeding horses mules
and asses and always keep Of the latter for his
constant companion. The Hon. Secretary letter is
not lengthy, and will well pay for a perusal.
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From The Clinton County az ~ U'hig
THE ADMINISTRATION PARTY.

We insert i'll this days paper an article from the
Madisonian; entitled "Ihe administration Party NJ h
much pleasure, because it repudiates policy that
we had feared il endeayoring to inculcate, viz.
the ".No Party doctrine which of all others we have
thought the most impracticable, and least profitable
We not The advocate of ultra party measures, still
we are free TO confess that We have more confidence
in our friends than enemies. We are grathcd TO
see that the Administration has selected the man of
all others in the nation the most suitable to represent
us at the Court of Span--thc bare mention of whose
name is responded to by smile on the face of all
who learn that W,sHiNGroN lRyING is the man
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From the Phil American Sentinel.
THE NISTRATlON PARTY II,

The celebration Of Pres dent Tylers friends, on
the birth day Of Washington, very well attended
It is believed to I've of the largest political ceebra
tons that has for many years taken place in this city
II was composed of a mixture of both of the political
parties of the day The letter of the President of the
United States, which met the hearty appreciation Of
the company, we give TO readers this morning,
we consider it paper Of much interest as any
thing that has appeared in the public prints The
President with great candor, ayows the course he in
tends pursuing during his Admnstration--d
10 be President of the whole country, rather than
chief of political party
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From The PHILADELPHIA Chronicle

j. MINOR Boris ESQ. =" HEAD HIM OR DE"-4-
At trial for horse stealing in one of the courts of
Kentucky, one Of the witnesses examined stated the
height of the horse stolen to be sixteen and half
feet Stop, sor," says the Judge, "thst is impos-
sibe, horse sixteen and half fret Hight" " Did |
say sixteen and half feet high" asked the witness
" Yes, you did, replied the Judge. Well, It did
say So III stick to it,
So says Mr.. Bolts, of Judge Upshur's disunion-
ism"
Mr. Bots in order to sustain his charge against the
Judge, after some light and immaeral testimony by
three witnesses, quotes triumphanlly, extracts from
Revoutonin Disguise, and places the whole forte
OF his battery In comments upon them,
The Madisonlan in ubshing his proof left
cut his revolution in disguise, and his comments
upon 1t. MI Bolts, upon reading his testimony
stripped of this portion, felt most painfully that all
who read 1t. would pronounce it failure ndignan
at the injustice done him, by excluding the only por
ton which gave semblance to his charge we see by
the Madisonian that he sent note of rcmon trance
to the publishers, for leaving out this portion of his
proof urging that it is essential and that without il
he cannot sustain his chang.
Welfare quit a curiosiiyto see nat note JIs caH
upon The Madisoridn TO publish IL entire.
Having thus made his horse sixteen and half fee
high, Mr.. Bolts receives correction from Mr. Rufin
the author of Revolution in Disguise" saying that
as the Judge did not write word Of it, his only relia
BILE proofs no proof at ell,
:" | have said it, however" quoth Mr. Bolts and
III stick to it," Sure enough out he comes next day
and declares that although his chief tes,imonyurns
out to be proof ALL that is no reason why the fac
is not as he has stated and that, any how, having
sad so he'll stick to it,
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Whether aimed at duck or plover,
1t shot and kicked the shooter over. y.

never found worther object than the Hon. John
Minor Bolts in this particular case--hs charge is
dsproved beyond all controversy and the possibility
of reclamation forever hereafter-a perfect ex-
tinguisher has been placed by the ma " and digni-
fed reply of Judge upshur upon the Little rush light
his enemies raised to brand him as enemy TO the
Union 1t seems that MIR. Harrison though bitter
enemy of the Judge, had the indeicacy not only to
give testimony against him. but himself to become an
accllser and to relate conversations entirely conf
dential no testimony Yet adduced by Mr. Bolts
would be received in Court of Justice. The cross
examination by Judge Upshur has demonstrated this
beyond all doubt.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-02-28

REJEcrloN Of Mn. BR,pFoRD--lt is stated that
the Senators who voted for the rejection of this gem
tleman who was nominated by the President as Judge
of the L. ) District Court of Pennsylva nia, did SO
on the ground of his deficiency in legal knowledge
s"Tell that TO the marinesN We have ample means
Of knowing that no such objection can apply to Mr.
Bradford lie is distinguished alike for his legal at
tanments and sound judgment. The cause of his re-
lection lay deeper than this he dared 10 be The friend
81 an homes. and Independent President and there
torc struck dorm by faction 'cho think all such
attach ments ciiuinai.--.N. Y. Sia,
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LrnE ENcHEuuER scnEAlE.

\ The scheme of Finance recommended by the Presi.
dent is clearly and wholly the creature o. Congress.
Ever open to amendment or repeal should it not an
sWer the beneficial purposes calculated on We are
firmly Impressed with the conv lcon, that II should re
tired Our whole country is longushng from dis
eased currency which the ie blood of national and
individual prosperity. And until it becomes purified
by some healthtul action Of Congress, we pros
pect of better state Of things American (T'snn)
Eagle
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-02-28

I%We ask the especial attention of every political
reader to the mastery REPORT OF Hon. n. 2. TALL
MADGE, from the Select Committee of the Senate on
the Exchequer Plan of regulating the National Finan-
and Currency. The length Of this able and con-
vncmg document has compelled us to give it in our
smaller type, and to forego all Editorial remarks but
we trust it will not prevent one American Freeman
from giving it an earnest and thoughtful perusal The
alleged defects in and dangers of the similar projects
hitherto presented appear to to be happily obva-
ted in this and we do most earnestly implore Con-
gress to give it trial. To the country we need
make no such appeal; we confident that so cqua-
BILE and excellent compromise between the extreme
opinions and purposes which have long distracted
the People, will readily commend itself to the favor
able Judgement of large majority. Friends of
Sound Currency and of durable National Prosperity.
we entrea you not to lose the opportunity of promo
ting both, which this Plan ofiers.-.N. " Tribune.
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A IR-TlGHT STOVE.-H. w. Edwards, High
n street, near Gay, Georgetown, is now ready to
supply the people of this District and Of the surround
ing country with the Alright Stove, to the best Of
his ability. Dealers supplied at a liberal discount
Mr.. Edwards is now my sole agent for this Dis,
trict. AS far as my health and occupations allow,
will see that he sells the genuine article. All others
are "humbugsn
nov 9-w6w ISAAC ORR.