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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-05
We appeal to the People !
THE BEARER OF DISPATCHES.

The Independent is very much shocked at
hearing that person, late a clerk in the Stale
Department, has been appointed to bear de-
spatches to Europe. With characteristic ma
lightly that press parades the individuals name
before the public and accuses him Of drunken
ness, &c. &c.
The circumstances attending the conduct OF
the Secretary of State, with regard TO this APP
pontment, are such as reflect the highest credit
on his kindness of heart, and show that he
strives to temper the strictness of official duty,
which is not to be avoided, with mercy and cha
rty towards the unfortunate.
That individual was 10 the Department of
State-has ceased to hold his place, and has
gone with dispatches to General CASTOR bear
ing which, he will receive, when he arrives at
Paris and delivers them, the exact amount of his
expenses from Washington to Paris, and no
more, which will be, at the outside, 200 dollars.
Initiating its great master in his recent abhor-
renee of the enormities Of the present system of
mileage, of the origin of which we may have
occasion to speak hereafter, that paper, whose
senior editor understands the subject is outra-
ged at the appointment of bearer of de-
spatches.
If our recollection does not play US trick,
some time since a certain gentleman was APP
pointed bearer of dispatches to South America
by certain Secretary of State-received fifteen
hundred dollars in advance for this service
embarked for the place of destination with his
dispatches but, being on board ship with me-
chanics and other disagreeable people, whose
society he could not abide, left his dispatches
with the master of the vessel, got on board
another ship and went to London with his ff-
teen hundred dollars
1t strikes us that this trusty bearer Of de-
spatches was of the same name as the senior
editor Of the Independent, and the discriminate
ing Secretary of State was Of the same name as
the late Senator from Kentucky
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THE APPOINTING POWER.

We have occasionally heard complaints of
the manner in which the appointing power has
been exercised, in the choice Of individuals for
offices of trust and profit about the Government.
To show the injustice Of these clamors, it is only
nece .sary to advert to the circumstances under
which these appointments are made, from which
it will be evident that if bad selections be, at
any time made, they are to be traced to non-per-
formance of duty on thep part ofpersons most deep
y interested, and that, in vast majority of
cases, no blame should or can attach to the
Executive. When Offices are to be filled, the
President, with the privity and consent of the
Heads Of Departments, or majority of them,
dominates such persons as may be most strong
ly recommended. In examining recommends
tons thus made, due regard is had to the sour
ces whence they come, and, in the absence of
all counter representations, the candidates re-
ceive the benefit of whatever weight of charac-
ter may attach to their friends respectively,
as 1t is utterly impossible that the President,
or has advisers, can hare q personal knowledge
Of all the Individuals that apply for office, he
and they must be guided by the lights afforded
lnein lTOul OlneT quarters, anu, III uouS ~, nave
no right in courtesy or justice, to doubt the
truthfulness of the statements made by the friends
of applicants. If, as we fear is too often the
case, recommendations be given either without
reflection or from unworthy motives, however
great may be the imposition practsed, these re-
commentators must be presumed to lie truthful
in the absence of counter information. Such be-
ing the case, is it not natural and proper that
appointments shall be made in accordance with
the wishes of parties who come forward sus-
tanned by uncontrddicted testimonials Of the
strongest character IN their behalf? Most as
suredy it is and to pursue different course
would be for the Executive to arrogate to him
self power in direct opposition to the genius
and policy of our free institutions 1t may be
said that it is the duty Of the President to in
quire-and there can be no doubt Of the correct
ness of the position to certain extent-but of
whom is inquiry to be made, if it be not of
those who have known the applicants, and who
have already given their testimony in their be-
haf2 and is not silence on the part of those
who do not make known their opposition and
its grounds, in fact full acquiescence IN the
correctness of the representations made - 1t is
certainly not to be expected of those who exer-
else the appointing power that they 'DaH pre-
sumo epery applicant to be unfit until the con-
trary shall be shown nor is it supposed to be
their duty members of the Executive Ad-
ministration of the Government of the United
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THE ARKANSAS FRONTIER.

The promptness and energy manifested by
the Secretary of War in providing for the de-
fence Of the Arkansas frontier, in the event of
any difficulties caused by the invasion of Texas
by the Mexican troops, entitle that gentleman
to high commentator. With very scanty
means at command on an extended frontier
open at all times to hostile incursons by in
dams and others, it must be task of extreme
difficulty to draw troops from remote points
and imbody them in sufficient force to ensure
effectualy the safety Of the scattered and con
sequenty exposed population The policy of
maintaining limited military establishment,
under Government such as ours, however wise,
necessarily renders the disposition Of the diffe-
rent corps so as to act in concert, when necessa-
ry a source Of much embarrassment in times
of sudden emergency, and the greater credit
should attach to the Head of the Department of
War for efectng the object, without the with
drawal of troops from other points where their
service may be indispensable to the mainte-
nance of the national honor. This credit is
most assuredly due to Mr.. Spencer on the pre-
sent occas ~.
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Ngm Fork Correspondence.
New YoRK, March 3lst, lo-

New YoRK, March 3lst, 1872
The Peope n.ouins-The Land Bia-P,.blc Credit, DC
The People, who have been patiently waiting for
months for the favorable action OF Congress, nave
become restless under the nefciency of their repre-
sentatves at a crisis important In their hnahcia
concerns They have become, was agoing to say
alarmed at the increasing decay Of public credit ana
the exposed and defenceless state of the country al
so critical juncture in our national affairs. 1ehoo'
the expression of public sentiment through uheii
meetings. They have become aroused to sense Oh
the Importance of decisive action upon the part
of Congress in this natter and the People, in every
section of the Union, will become aroused. unless
they see disposition in their Representatives to CO.
operate with the Executive in applying the proper
remedy. They look upon the great cardinal interests
of the country as paramount every other conside-
ration Hence they repudiate the tendency and ef-
feet and utterly denounce the doctrine that relief to
the country must be procrastinated to subserve the
selfish views of broken down politicians lhey DIS
card-utterly and efectually discard the policy that
the People must continue to suffer until another ire
sdential canyass--that the character and credit OF
the country must be disgraced-that this individual
or that individual may &c ride the whrlwind and d.
rect the storm"
The Message of the President recommending, un-
der existing circumstances suspension of the opera
ton of the Land Bill has been well and avorably re-
ceived. 1t is regarded another evidence OF the
anxious desire and the fixed determination Of the Ex
ecutive to sustain the credit of the country. The
policy of giving away the proceeds of the public do
main at period of time when the paper OF the Go
vernment is in a deprecated condition, and when he
revenue arising from other sources is wholly made
quate to meet the ordinary expenditures OF the Eo-
vcrnment may well be questioned. The contingency
having arrived which renders it necessary agreeaby
to the provisions OF the act to raise the maximum OF
duties beyond twenty per cent for the purposes OF
revenue the demand for it's suspension at least seems
to be imperative Although many of the States would
have received essential aid in the liquidation of their
debts had not the circumstances of the times required
suspension of the act yet believe but reflect the
views and sentiments of the people when remark
that they prefer first to established upon INN
basis and proud preemnence, the credit OF the uehe
raj Government She is our polar STAR and If suffered
to SET our vessel is without beacon to guide her on
ward course or aid and direct the smaller craft to Their
destined haven OHIO.
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IN opposition TO the interests OF his naIlveland-
the land he has honored, and that has justly be-
slowed honor on him And thus the Presl-
dent the Administration, the country itsell' Is
tainted with dishonorabe intentions and prac-
tees We must appeal to the people for JUS
| tce. The pure patriotism that klndled the glo-
| rous fire Of LIBERTY, in the struggle for indie
pendence, must now protect the Government
from the base imputations of factionists-and it
will do it,
On the other hand, the Manifesto Wings
such men as Rayner, Lane, Bolts, and some OF
higher repute-acting upon the ungenerous as
sumption that the President is anxious to IN
volve the nation in war-the greatest calamity
| that the mind can conceive of-for the ignoble
purpose of putting aside opposition, and win
ming popularity by bringing into active exercise
the martial spirit Of the country, have delibe-
rately resolved (he Wings being in the major
ity) that the Government shall not hare sup
plies TO carry on aoar, RIGHT or WRONG Thus
is the Government situated. One party assert
ing that our Secretary of State-in short, the
President and his Cabinet-will barter away
the fair name of the country for gold, (and yet
they vote against all the measures proposed for
placing the country in posture Of defence I'M
mediately,) while the other dictatorially decides
that there apiH be no sufficient cause Of uar,
and actually refuses to furnish the means to
carry it on
We appeal to the People!
If the enemies of the Administration are to
be sustained in their fendsh devices to cripple
the Government, then justice is extinct. Ma
tional honor is hopelessly sullied. Our indie
pendence Is but fitting vision! Americans,
think of the con sequences. Will not this pro-
cedure cause other nations to suspect our boast
ed public virtue, when an ex-Government pa
per proclaims that our Government itself is We
nal, and may be influenced by foreign gold ?
Will not other nations make unreasonable and
exorbtant demands, when Wing majority in
Congress openly resolves that the Administra-
ton shall not have the poaoer to avenge an IN
suit, or to repel any naughty inuader?
We appeal to the People.
There is courage, patriotism and magnanmi-
ty sufficient yet remaining, to sustain the Gov
eminent Unborn millions are involved in the
issue. There are fathers enough who feel fol
their children, to rescue the nations honor from
the selfish grasp of politicians. The majority
in Congress and the partisan journals do not in
dictate the true sentiment of the nation. Both
will be displaced by the People. The People,
the farmers, merchants and mechanics, do not
desire war-and we hope and believe it can be
averted without dishonor-but they will freely
shed their blood rather than the slightest blot
shall stain the esculcheon Of their country s
glory.
We appeal to the People
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-05
LORD ASHBURTON'S ARRIVAL-HIS MIS-
SION.

Lord Ashburton arrived at Annapolis in the
Warspits on Sunday. His suite proceeded di-
rectly to this city, and his Lordship's arrival at
the Capitol may be expected Immediately. In
asmuch as fears had been entertained of the
loss of the Warspite, rowing out of the long
passage, (some AZ days,) we doubt not that
general qualification will be felt when his Lord
ships safe arrival is generally known.
We would observe, in connexon with this
subject, that while the negotiation is pending
involving as 1t does so many momentous ques-
tons, and the consequences for good or evil that
must result from its terminaton-it would seem
to be the duty of the press to abstain from in
flammatory remarks, invidous conjectures and
haunting comments on the parties treating or
the subjects under consideration. 1t may be
taken for granted that the high functonaries en-
gagged in the endeavor to adjust the difficulties
existing between this country and England are
possessed of all the facts connected with the
subjects of negotiation, and are fully competent
to dispose Of them in the proper manner. The
people of this country have no fears that the ho-
nor of the country will suffer in the hands of
the constituted authorities
Yet we cannot close our eyes on the mortiiy-
ing and humiliating course pursued by the enc
mics of the Administration, at such a critical
juncture as the present. We mean the ultra
leaders and leading ultra presses on both sides
the Globe and its faction, on one hand, and
the Manifesto Wings, on the other. The
Globe is daily attributing the most proaigate
motives to the Secretary of State-manifestly
designing TO produce belief that DANIEL
| WEBSTER is pledged to sustain British interests
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-05

r In reference to some statements made in the
New Orleans papers, we authorized and requested
to declare that dispatches have been sent by this
Government to President Houston, and that no son
ofthe Secretary of War has been employed to convey
any dispatches to any person officer, to render
any other service whatever for the Government or
any of its Departments.
We prepared this paragraph for Saturdays paper,
but it got misaid
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-05

ISPRINTERS' TOTAL ABSTINENCE so
CIETY.-This Society will hold Public Meeting
this EVENING, 5th instant, at halfpast o'clock, at
the Apollo Hall Addresses may be expected from
the Hon. Mr.. MORGAN, of New York, Hon. Mr..
HupsoN, of Massachusetts, Hon. Mr. GILMER, OF
Virginia, (who have politely accepted an invitation
to attend } and other friends of the cause
Ladies', the public generally, and all persons con
nccted with the business, respectfully invited to
attend
APPS G. +. LOWREY, Secretary.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-05

The Cincinnati Republican is out against that por-
ton Of the Presidents Message which relates to the
disposition of the public lands. Other papers in that
region approve it most heartily. The People will APP
prove it, and insist upon its adoption The Philadel-
pha North American and Harrisburg Integencer
assume the same ground taken by the Cincinnati Re-
publican.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-05
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,
BIZ and Nth the adpice and consent Of the Senate

APPUINIM MEM 3 BY I HE PRESIDENI,
BIZ and Nth the adpice and consent Of the Senate.
CUSTOM-HOUSE OFFICERS
COLLECTORS.
JAMES Z. GIBBLE, Beaufort, N. c., re-appointed.
HIRAM NouRsE, Apalachcola, Fa, vice Gabriel
j. Floyd.
b. H. CROCKETT, Vienna, Md, vice Charles
Leary
SURVEYORS.
SAMUEL D. TURNER, Beverly, Mass, vice Aaron
Foster.
BENJAMIN WoRMsTEAD, Marblehead, Mass, re-
appointed.
LAND OFFICER
SAMUEL DEXTER, Receiver, Ionia, Mich, vice Cy-
rus Lowell.
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THE WAR STEAMERS.

The steam ship Mississippi, from New York, al
rived and anchored of Alexandra about o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. The Missouri is expected in
the course of this morning Owing to the lowness OF
the water, there is uncertainty to the precise
line when they will come up to the Navy Yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1842-02-25

rrea, communities OF tie world are regarded a
wholly independent each entitled to nmTntarn II
Town system OF aw and governneni=wiii.e all. IL
their mutual intercourse are understood snbfni'
to the established rules 4hd principles governing
such intercourse Aiisthe pcrieftIts Of tiI!s 49,
TEN Of communication among nations requires the
s.ficte,i application Of tic doctrine Vi nof-ilitel-
vention ot any with the domestic concerns ct others.
The others. that tl,=Guited States and Eng
land nou- by far the two greatest commercial ua-
ton, in the world Observation-Disclosures sea and
land al almost jnnureribIe points ans! with -
tens ogener iuri- ps'.cnce essentially alike, yet
differing in the forms of their Government and IN
thein laws respecting personal ,e.yitude; and that
so=widey docs tins last mentioned difference eN-
tetid 1t; Influence that Hilout the eAerels'i ~ tac
fullest=c>tent Of the doctrine o. non-ntert"lence
and mutual abstinence from any thills affecting
each Others Gomc> tic regulations the peace OF the
tyocountries and therefore the peace OF the world.
ALWAYS viii be in danser.Z=
The Bahamas British possessions push them
selves near the shores the United States. aud
thu. lir=almost directly in the track OF that great
par, of their coastrise traffic. which doubling the
Cape of Florida. connects the cities Of the Atlan-
nc with the ports and tiif1ors Oh the oil le-
ico ind the great Commercial Emporium on the
Ni>,i.sippi The seas in which these British pos
sessions ar"z>ittatei, are seiiS OF slia!low@wler
full OF reefs and bars-'lbiect To violent action Of
the winds. and IL the agtations caused BY the tIu
Stream. Thev must always, therefore, te Of dan
gerou- navigation and accidcris must be expected
frequently 10 occur. such as will cause American
vessels to be wrecked on British islands, orcompe
them 10 seek shelter in British ports. lizl>qulte
essential that the manner in which such vessels
their crews. aud cargoes, whatever chcargocS
consist are to be trSacd IN 'il''Nc cs' "i nsi"f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1842-02-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES che-Cure in

H-ACHE-Tooth-Ac he-Cure IN
4 three minu,es-The application OF this remedy has IN
every iRstaacc proved eectual alternating The pam aId
making permanent ours without the east INJURY 10 me
other teeth lis AND smell both agreeable ana II
will also relieve the pain 10 the gums occasoned oE Goa OF
inhaplmetisn when the teeth not dacayed ula VII
as,nb.h The TACT Sold by A. B. sands Co.. corner Broad.
way ami Chanher.s, Granite Building; $50 by A. B.
sand. 70 and 100 Fulton, and = East TO adway - Sl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1842-02-25
"A RPOOKTYN PROPERTY for Sale

81 That desirable. plot OF ground OF SAND. and
being IS fee, 'front.' on and I'LL sna rqIiS
NJ the F:on and Catiarne Ferries, and Is not sur
passed in beauty OF location by any in The city There y
nov on the premises large, comfortable d"elH. y ID
vor oDn6ny offered builders capitalists Tor
nrIc,.ve improvements as large portion OF the money
NAV remain on ond and mortgage For iurt.er partGu-
Lars Apply 10 John c. Mallory, oil Pearsree New-i ork
In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1842-02-25

Sea ~ tx, 81 Jamaica. l. /. The subscriber
oe> iof S1! he> Property paEt thereof NAY az,
pc2nt> VAN rom 10 ), 10 oi laud nil h;te for
gardening spacious mont OF 81 ett divided
IN >ctoi WIN tt!t and ornamental trees; the middle
section big hy improved with all conveniepcS,n SUI;
Gcn;ee! iaiss iii variety OF choice the
Ornamental uSr>, bsrrie> ADD grape vines III abundance
rhthou>c very substantial and modern bc!lt ou1ouSc>.
barn fences al ana Il; complete order The whole
property be SOLE! price 20 make desirable in
vt>t,cH; or a Part try:ew Improving The adjoining SEC
ons Terms very favorable Cpo: application aidrr>,
i,,>t rall J. H. POlLLON.
m tr,,S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1842-02-25
"a To LET-Thc two small brick houses

ln TO LET-The two small brick houses
Nos. 81 aud SO First street, near the slrst Avenue
They are high bascinen sOrys and finished rooms IN
,l attic with under cellars wood and coal, suitable Tor
on. or t,vo SMALL families The will be 500 dollars r
tie latter and rs dollars for the former ana posieaso Oh
The lst MAY next; ,, ,,,;z
Also the corner house. No Il First Avenue lately h,,ed
up in rood style and finish for small gsnee lal! rent
500 doilar-no,essiop Isl May next Apply at NO. 10 LIN
ION Place or 10 the owner, 757 Broadway. li u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1842-02-25
cea FOR SALE-A Farm. two and hall

~ miles t5o.l Flushing village. AMI about IS niles
nom the cry OF Ncwlork The .aG Farm contains about
t.u acr OF choice, Land ITO ~ wi.lsh is raGcw ami ula-
air Land. and 5S sore, principally woodland There are
hre Apple Orchards. containing about 500 Young trees OF
Etattsd tyu ic annually weld cua 10 twelve hun
irvL barrels apples and teIs also Choice assortment
small Or the premises there SPACIOUS Manson
House with ornamental grouf: sarirn> and hcuhbery.
earns. carriage house, gralarN, smoke houSe,
aE all necessary appsndase either Tor the convenience al
practical farmer h,esldence ~ u fortune.
There also Cottages Faru-Hou>e>. ard IS
OF good SaAleaJpw. III. situation i r,ng ground.
within QGarter mile OF the Bay, which 4 commands
a delightful prospect and altogether Of ;s most
healthy ip,i desirable locations The Island. Terms
comrlodat!ns Inquire OF K. n Story, . Eultou-A Brook
jyu, r. VI Hartley, Chiffon Hall, New-Norh OF Reuben
iIur>nn on the premises = lul'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1842-02-25
~ For SAIE-The three story Brick

IA FOR SALE-The three story Brick
i"iH HOUSE AND LOT OF GROUND No: .
yIersrt-,treet between Madison and Henry'er The
Lot . By 90 the House Is by ie ee Win y Sh
vail, iult by lav. work under the supern.endencs OF VIZ!
George, Ireland There treplaces IN the House,
Yan OF which are finished with marble chimney
There is DRY cellar Under The whole, paves and divided
into several apartments, Hreproof ash-hoGse under TIE
ktche. Fireplace and the whole IN com?lee order. me
premises may every day between The hours OF J.
and O'Clock For further particulars apply 20
faf GRINNELL. NINTURN / CO., 70 SouttsIeet.@