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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-12
NSMAN's RIGHTS AND WoMAN's RIGHTS

s5-MAy,s RIcHrs AND WoMAN's RreHrs-A
man has a right to go bald--and so has woman to
go barefootand one looks about as respectable the
other Now if you wish to stay bald, get So you
are not, then do not use the Balm of Columbia for
we do know that if you do the true from II
Madon Lane, with the signature of Comstock Co. on
it, you cannot lose your hair unless pour wife pulls it
out and if she has pulled it out the Balm will make it
grow again. This is no joke though we have not had
hair pulled out, know who have, and have had
il restored--and others losing and have had 1t
stopped by Oldridge's Balm, from II Maiden Lane,
and we are on afraid to say So and you may think
are paid for it, if you please, because you would
not do good thing without pay-.N Y. Herald.
The true Balm to be had only at the stores of Stot,
Gilman, and James, on Pennsy lvania Avenue
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Gold can smooth the wrinkled brow,
And give to coarsest airs grace
Gold on fools can wit bestow,
And perfect make the ugliest face.

But can the possess on of 1t add one iota to our
appearance or comfort, from the mere fact that we
possess it Can it go where fever and disease have
ravaged upon the young and beautiful, and restore to
them "the locks much admired, but now lost for
ever' No; only medium will it avail them
aught, circulating medium, to purchase the justly
celebrated Balm of Columbia, by the Of which
the sufferers will find themselves adorned with
beautiful hair which ornament universally
allowed to be at the HEAD of manly and of female
beauty.-Boston Post.
The only true Balm is to be found in this city only
at II Maiden Lane and we have been frequent wit
nesses of its virtues and do not hesitate to recon-
mend its use.--.N Y Jour Com.
To be found only true at Stotts, Gilman's and
James's stores on PENNSYLVANIA Avenue.
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MR. WEBSTER AND THE CREOLE
CASE

We have examined, over and over again, and
reflected on the letter Of the Secretary of State
to our Minister in London with reference to
this case, without being able to discern what
well founded objection any American but "The
New York American" par excellence, can urge
against the opinions set forth by that able and
patriotic statesman. The only shadow of doubt
that can arise must have its origin in fallacy
based on an abstraction rreconcable to the
established provisions of our Constitution
However England may think proper to regard
negro slaves, they are in the United States ex-
pressly recognized as property, and until they
shall have been carried to British territory, or
beyond the United States, by the voluntary act
of their owners, they must retain the character
above named. In the case under consideration,
the passage was from one State to another, and
to all intents and purposes, had not the mutiny
occurred, must have been coasting voyage.
With what propriety, then, can it be pretended
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CONGRESS.

On Friday, Mr. Wise offered resolution
which was adopted, that committee, which he
suggested should consist of five members, be ap-
pointed on the subject of printing. The resolu-
ton was as follows:
RESOLVED, That select committee be appointed,
whose duty it shall be to consider and report upon
the expediency and propriety of separating the pa
tronage of the Government from the private political
press of the country and upon the best and moste-
Gent and economical mode of efecting that object.
Attempts were made to introduce other reso-
lutions, &C., but Mr.. Fillmore persisted on the
motion he had previously made, that the House
should go into Committee of the Whole. On
this motion the ayes and noes were ordered,
and So voted in the affirmative and 81 in the
negative.
Mr.. Briggs accordingly took the chair, and the
Civil bill was taken up. Several clauses were
passed without any thing worthy of note having
uanspred When the clause appropriatng the
clerks was reached, Mr.. Stanly moved TO strike
out that part appropriating the salary of the
Auditor. The reason assigned by him was,
that this officer had been convicted of corruption
and incompetence on the Swartwout lnyestiga-
ton. This course was taken to insure the dis
mission of fathless officer
Mr.. Brown, of Pennsylvania, did not think
this proper manner to obtain the dismissal OF
public servant. If the plan were adopted in
relation to subordinate agents, it might be ap-
piled TO the President He defended the Audi
tor on the ground that his only fault was, that
he did not, to the neglect of other business,
have the record of bonds brought up, which
was many years in arrears when he entered the
office His fault originated in inexperience, and
was continued under the advice of able clerks
in the bureau, who thought the record of inferi-
or necessity.
Mr.. Wise said the Auditor was guilty Of other
infractions of duty and Of graver character.
He believed the officer honest, but he was GER
tainly incompetent / think, said Mr.. Wise,
that the Auditor in question should be dismiss
ed say so here, and have said so elsewhere.
But do not think the mode proposed the pro-
per one to effect his dismission 1t not only
dismisses the officer, but abolishes the Office !;
and it is manner of procuring dismission not
warranted by the Constitution.
A protracted and somewhat irregular debate
then ensued, in which Messrs. J. G. Clark,
Wise, J. G. Floyd, and others, participated.
Mr.. Simmons addressed the Senate yester-
day on the tariff and reform resolutions of Mr..
CLAW,
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1.-THE BIRDS OF AMERICA"

Some years ago Mr.. Forsyth subscribed for
the numbers of Audubon's small edition of the
"Birds of America" for the Library of the De-
partment of State, costing probably fifty cents
or dollar number. He subscribed, also, for
the numbers of publication entitled "Ameri-
can Scenery" as Mr. Van Buren, had done be-
fore him for the work called Indians of North
America" These unconstitutional and dan
gerous" actings and doings of Mr.. Forsyth have
furnished topics of debate, among others not
much more important, for several days. AS the
whole subject seems now to be set aside to be
taken up at so ne future opportunity, when 1t
can be discussed at more leisure, we beg leave
to ask how many sets of Mr.. Audubon's large
work, costing thousand or fifteen hundred dol
lars a set Congress has ordered for its own Lii
brary?
We do not say that in this respect Congress
has done any thing wrong
Mr.. Audubon is man who has done great
and lasting honor to his country. He has de-
voted whole life to the most enthusiastic and la
borious pursuit OF science. He has lived in he
wilderness and on the rivers, and among the
mountains of the North, and the swamps and
hammocks Of the South, facing all dangers and
enduring all privations, and the result of his la
bors has placed him high in the scientific world
and revealed great beauty in this branch of the
natural history of our country. We wish that
the Government had been able to reward him
still further; for we believe that fame is nearly
all that he has realized But if the two Houses
of Congress deem so highly Of his merits as to
pay large sums for his large work, we do not
see that Mr.. Forsyth did any violent impropre-
ty in adding the numbers of his small abridge-
ment to the Library Of Department, at a cost
probably not equal to twentieth or tfiieth of
the charge incurred for the Library Of Congress-
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not said what ought to be done, or how it ought
to be done-but we have informed the People
what has not been done. We have done injus-
tice 10 no set of men, and the proof is plain,
since we have contented ourselves with the
mere statement of fact without pretending to
look for the cause of its existence.
We trust these charges will not be repeated
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The Upshur controversy seems to have ended in
using up Mr. Bolts, and the evidence produced by
him to s.headn the Secretary. Mr. Bolts seems to be
exceedingly unfortunate in the business he has as
sumed of "headng' the Government in some form
or other, and will be in pretty fair way to
"head" himself, if his avocaton be continued
Winchester Virginian.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-12

Gas Light in Austraiia-Tbe town OF Sydney
was for the frs, time lighted up with gas the 25th
of May last i, being he first city in Australia, or in
fact IN the Asiac world to which this important in
vention of modern times has been applied
ner Dec. 25.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-12

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
THINGS CHARITY.-ftgtlstin.
, 1842-03-26
Duties of Parents.

1t is at times necessary to censure aud
punish: but very much may be done by en-
couraging children when they do well. Be
evermorec careful to express your appreciation
of good conduct than ~disoTprobation of bad.
Nothing can more discourage a child than q
spirit Of incessant fault-6nding, on the part
of its parents. And hardly any thing can
exert a more injurious influence upon the
disposition of the parent and the child. There
are two great motives influencing human
actions, hope and fear. But who would not
prefer to have their child influenced to good
conduct by the desire of pleasing, rather than
by fear of offending9 If a mother never ex-
presses her qualification when her children
do well, and is always censuring when she
sees any thing amiss, they are discouraged
and unhappy. They feel there is no. time
to please. Their dispositions become har-
dened and soured by this ceaseless fretting.
At last, finding whether they do well or III.
they are equally, found fault with, they re-
linquish all efforts to please, and become
needless Of reproaches.
Bullet a mother approve a child's conduct,
whenever she can. Let her show that his
behaviour makes her sincerely happy. Let
her reward him for his efforts to please by
smiles and affection. In this way she will
cherish7in her chlds heart som of the no.
blest and most desirable feelings Of our
nature. She will cultivate in him an amiab!e
disposition under a careful spirit. Your
child has been, during the day very pleasant
and obedient. Just before putting him TO
bed for the might, you take his hand and
say" My son. you have been a very good
boy to day. 1t makes me very happy to see
you so kind and opedient. God loves little
children who are dutiitl to their parents, and
promises to make them happy. This appro-
baton from his mother is TO him n great re-
ward. And when with a more than ordina-
tone Of affection. you say "good night my
dear SON.; he leaves the room with his heart
full of feelings. And, VII n he closes his
eyes TO Iseep, he'.is happy and resolves that
he will always try 10 do his duty'to his moth
er.-Sat. Cour.
, 1842-03-26
Proof

RErRiBUrIvE JUsTIcE OF THE INrIAN.-An
event took place at Prairie Du CHEN, last
week which strongly marks the savage char
acter. Two Indians, of the Winebago ma
ton, quarreIed. upon which one stabbed the
other to the heart;hc attempted TO escape, but
was overtaken, brought back, g. placed upon
the body Of the dead Indian. by the relatives
of tie latter. Several gentlemen interfered
in bealf Of the captive, and requested that
he might be allowed to 60, because he was
not so much in fault as the other. They
were answered, that. If "white men" would
pay fifteen dollars to the mother Of the de-
deased, he might go, otherwise he must die:
This condition not being complied with, he
was doomed. During this negotiation the
savage sat upon the body Of his foe, smoking
his pipe, perfectly indifferent as TO the issue,
and when told that he must die, he deliber.
ateIy remove his pipe, giving the usual "Ugh"
His executioner then stepped behind him,
and with a single blow of the Ratchet, served
the right arm Mt the shoulder: upon this the
Indian resumed his pipe, and began to smoke
rs if nothing had happened; in a short time
the executioner, with a blow. served the left
arm. The Indian still retained his upright
not a muscle Of his face changlng;
a third blow across the small of his back,
brought him to the ground; even then his
countenance wore the same cold, serene,
md stoIc expression. He was however,
soon cut in peaces by the relatives OF the
lead man. The savage made almost super
human efforts to escape. but the momen his
,ursuers touched him he surrendered and
walked back, and seated himself upon the
lead body, without once attempting to es-
APE. This was an instance of Indian re-
.ribution and savage fortitude.- Dubuque
|
, 1842-03-26

ty of Cuivre Township, have met according to
previous notice, for the purpose of appointing
delegates to meet in general convention,
with other delegates from the several Town.
ships of the County, to nominate candidates for
the Legislature, and for county offices, and as
it is important to the success ola good cause, that
we appoint such of our fellow-citizem as dele
gates to said convention as will make the Sc
~lections and nomination free from Partially or any
selfish motive, but with a view of sustaining the
measures We espouse.
Therefore be it, Resolved, that, we have the
utmost confidence in the moral and political in
tegrity of our fellow-citizens, John R. Hawkins,
John Crow, Jacob Lemon, John Shaw and Ma
than Vannoy, and they be accordingly c%onstitu-
ted, and appointed delegates from this (Cuivre)
Township and they are authorized to add any
number to their body not exceeding the ratio of
other Townships with an equal number of Dem
ocratic votes, and to fill any vacancy that may &C.
cur +; which preamble and resolutions were
adopted. On motion of R. H. Johnson,
Resolred, That a copy of the proceedings o.
the meeting be handed to the Editor of the Rad
ical, and he be requested to publish the same in
his paper. On motion the meeting adjourned.
A. F. TRAINER, Char.
JAS. A. ROBBINS, Sect.
, 1842-03-26

OF A
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER,
CALLED
THE RADICAl,'
PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN OF BOWLING GREEN NO,
TO BE DEVOTED TO GENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
MORALITY, RELIGION, LITERATURE. Ac-
RIcULrURE Sc.

1.-THE undersigned having purchased tie
Radical office, designs continuing the publica-
ton Of a paper in the same place, and under the
same name; but with this change in its course
party politics will be dispensed with. The prime
object and highest aim of the "Radical' shall be
to profit and TO interest the reader. In our ex-
e%rtions to accomplish these objects, truth-so,id
truth, shall be our guide-our polar star; for we
do not believe that any individual or communi-
ty can be permanently benefited by falsehasd or
deception.
Believing the welfare of society to be fnsepa-
rably connected with the cause of education.
morality, arts and agriculture, they shall receive
our most cordial and hearty support. Foreign
and Congressional intelligence, with the current
news, shall be given at the earliest praeiicablc
period. The columns of the "Radieal'' shall be
open at all times for the reception of respectfully
written articles from gentlemen of either of the
present political parties; each shall have a fair
and candid hearing. As for oursels, we shall
carefully avoid AL party strife and political con-
%tention, considering it entirely unnecessary and
improper IN US, as the conductor of the paperto
take sides with either party. Our motto shall be
peace on earth and good will towards all men,,
Judging from the signs of the times, the peri
Cd has arrived when we should lay aside our sec
tiona, jealousies and party prejudicies, and rally
as a band of brethren, around the standard Of
DIR country's good-presenting an unyielding
front to the wicked efforts that are now making
to sever the sacred chord that binds together his
glorious Union.
Having staked our earthly ALL in the success
OF the paper, we shall use our bes. exertions.
both physical and mental, to make Il resnectahIc
IN its appearance and interesting and beneficial W
the reader; And we look Particularly to the ci-
t tisen su o, TINS ian and the SUR ounding counties for
'naI support and encouy: agement which they are
enabled to yield to it, and which is essential in
press here or elsewhere; the impor-
lance o. which, to the prosperity and improve
meht OF any section of country, and the world at
laarse, is too well understood to need comment
from us.
The terms of the "Radical' as heretofore.
with this additional arrangement:-Any indiyidu-
Al sending us the money for five subscriptions
shall be entitled TO the sixth gratis.
JAMES H. d. HENDERSON.
, 1842-03-26

DIED at his residence in this county on the
Both JAM, after an illness Of three weeks of
malignant fever, Maj. James Davis, at the adj
vanced age of n years 4 months and 10 days,
the deceased was a native of Virginia, from
which he emigrated to this State about IL years
since, and from his kind and benevolent DISPOSE
ton, gentlemanly deporment and suavity of man.
ners, he became endeared to, and respected by all
who were favored with his acquaintance
Though many were the endearing ties to bind him
to the earth, a kind and affectionate companion
relatives and friends, and in fact, eve
, 1842-03-26
ALOOKER ON.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CUIVRE
n

AT a respectable meeting of the Democratic
party Of said Township, on Saturday the 18th
inst, held at the Court House in Bowling Green,
for the purpose of electing delegates, on Saturday
the 10Th, inst, for the purpose of nominating
Candidates for the Legislature and for county
offices. On motion A.. F. Trainer, Esq, was
called to the Chair, and Jas. A. Robbins, chosen
Secretary. At the call of those present, G. w.
Buckner, Esq, arose and addressed the meeting,
in a very spirited and eloquent manner, made
known the object ofthe meeting, and urged the ne
cessity of the Democrats of 'Old Pike uniting in
firm and unwavering support of the Democratic
doctrine, that laying aside all preferences for men,
they join in union and harmony in support of the
Candidates nominated by the general convention;
after which the following resolutions were offer
ed.
Resolued, That the Chair appoint a committee
Of five to prepare resolutions expressive of the
object Of the meeting, and said committee nomi-
nate suitable persons as delegates to represent
this township in a general meeting of delegates,
which resolution was unanimously adopted
whereupon the chair appointed the following
persons, said committee, (viz:) Nathan Vannoy,
George Hardin, G. W.. Buckner, Thos. Dun
bar and Martin Staley, who reported to the NEE
ting, the follow ing preamble and resolutions.
Whereas, we a portion of the democratic par
, 1842-03-26
SALE.

TIME unders gned administrator of the estate Of
Il Cynthia Ann Vernillion deceased, on the 24th
day of March at inst. the late residence of said deceas-
ed, on Salt River in Peno Township, will offer for
sale and sell TO the highest bidder; the stock Of
horses, cattle, hogs sheep, household and kitchen
furniture, and farm ng utensils, belonging to said
estate,-on all SIMS of Eve dollars and under. the
cash will be requiIed-over that sum a credit of II
months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with
approved security.
ENOCH HOsTETTER, Admir-.
March ), Is42-3t.
, 1842-03-26
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

s1HE undersigned Administrator of the catate Of
b Burch Vermillion deceased, will sell at the -
residence OF Cynthia Ann VermilIion, near Salt
River in Peno Township. one wagon-one set of car
penters tools-and sundry articles Of house hold and
kitchen furniture, belonging to the estate Of said
deceased-on Thursday the 24th inst. The Terms
will be for all sums of FIVE dollars or less, cash--for
all ums over that amount bonds with approved Sc
curity, payable in IL months after day of sale.
RESON VEMILLION, Admir-.
March 9Th 1Sf2--3t.
, 1842-03-26
March 26th 1SI2.-3t.
STATE OF MISSOURI, |Sc
Counfy of Pike go

S'At rona or VT SP pito SIS.
In the Pike Circuit Court Court, Missouri, Feb
ruary Term, 1912.
Nicholas Murray and wife, PIfs. Petition for
vs.. Partition.
Heirs of John Owens Def.
Nov at thi day the said petitioners present their
~ petition 10 the court, the nature and object of
which is, that john Owens, deceased, siezed Of 100
acres OF land. lying in the county of Pike, on which
dover has been assigned to his widow. and that the
title o! said land rested in the said petitioner Hester&
in the defendants, William, Emily and Dulcina Ow.
ems, and John, Berry C., Richard and Talitha Owens,
the last four Of whom are none residents of this State,
and that the title of all said parties in said land is
row vested in said John Owens, except tnat of
the said Hester, William aud Emily, and praying
trarition Of said land according to the rights the par
ties.
You the said none resident defendants, are notified
that ualess you be and appear before the said court,
on the first day of the ne&t term, to be began and
held at the Court House in Bowling Green, on the
fonth Monday in June next, and answer the said pc
tiiion the same will be taken as confessed against
you, and that this order be published according to
law. And this cause is confirmed.
A true copy of the order.
Test. S. p. ROBINSON, Clerk.
March 26th. 1912 st
, 1842-03-26
N 0 &.
African, by Imported Valentine,

HAS been removed from his former stand
at PALMYRA, and will make his present sea-
son at my farm Is miles from Fulton, on the
road TO Jefferson City; formerly the fam Of
Lewis Overton, where every attention will
be paid to mares sent 10 him, having a good
groom and plenty of good pasture. The
public in general are requested TO call and
see African before breeding TO other horses.
as he has certainly superior claims TO any
horse in our country. For pedigree in full
see bill in due time. have also two other
fine horses, which, if not farmed out, will
stand at the same place. Gentlemen please
call and you shall be suited.
WM.G Overflow,
.Mdrch 26M 1842-3 Proprietor.
, 1842-03-26
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all concerned, that let
~ tiers testamentary on the estate OIL M'Gowen, late
of Rails county, Mo. decd, have been granted to the un-
%dersigned, dated the 7th day of March 1912. All per-
sons having claims against his estate are therefore re-
CURED to exhibit the same to the undersigned, within one
year from the date of said letters, or they NAV be pre-
cluded from any benefit Of said estate, and if such claims
be not exhibited within three years, they will be forever
barred.
JAMES INLOE, Executor.
March 26, ,4l.-3t.
, 1842-03-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

AEOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has taken out letter. Of Administration on The
estate OF Margaret Mills. decd, from the Rails county
Court, bearing date the 1lth day of February ls42,
All persons, therefore, who ave any claims against the
estate of said deceased, are required to exhibit the
same duly authenticated for allowance, within one
year from the date Of said letters, or they may be
p~recluded from having any benefit of said estate and
if such clnims are not presented within three years
they will be forever barred.
DAVID MILL, Admir-.
Na,c!, OSfb 1910 IL
, 1842-03-26
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given to all concerned or intsrss.
IN ted in the estate Of Alexander Allison deceased,
that the undersigned administrators with the viii snexed-
of said deceased, will make duplication at the next Nay
Term of the County Court of Pike county, for q final
settlement of my administration of said estate.
NARY ALLISON, Admrx.
with the will annexed.
N arch -, lSI2,-4t.