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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-31

The Southern Literary Messenger for May has
been issued by the publisher. The work still main
tains its acknowledged superiority.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-31

~ A meeting of the Washington Society to pro-
mote the principles of the Protestant Reformation"
will be held this evenings (30th instantly at eight
o'clock, in the Baptist Church, 10th street. when
Address will be delivered by VIM ANDERSON, expa-
natory of the objects and spirit of the Society
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-31
The editor of the Independent is informed that

The editor of the Independent is informed that
we do not endorse the charge made by our Phila-
delphia correspondent against his sheet. We
learned that several letters had been inserted in
the Independent, written in Philadelphia, excori-
atng the Philadelphia Inquirer, the North Ameri-
can, if we mistake not, and number of indi-
viduals. These communications provoked our
correspondent to reply. Knowing nothing Of
the facts involved, pro or con, we were unwil-
ling to publish any statement in the premises
without being furnished with the name of the
writer This was given. The following words
will be found in the last sentence of the COM
munication we published II leave my name
with YOU" We have the name, and Mr.. John
son shall have it if he concludes to ask for it.
Talking about prosecutions: John had better look out
for squalls We to consult our lawyer about
prosecuting him, for calling Mr.. McCarty rascal
Phil. Gazette.
We will retract the word rascal and insert Mr..
CIay's pu1 py, McCarty.
McCarty having dubbed us "ass we presume we
will be justified in braying him, his lawyer, and all
concerned with them, out of court.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-09-14
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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-09-14
THE TARIFF LAW.

The following is copy of the Tariff Law.
as passed by Congress, and approved by the
President:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

Of breaking into the building was by passing through
an opening a, ne back Of it, caused by the tearing
down of house in Pearl street. coming up side
alley and forcing open side window close to the
desks of the delivery clerk and bookkeeper, Messrs
Timanus and Demarest This was done, the rob
Der and incendiary, whoever he was, broke IL
this way, and then made fein that he wai
merely burglar, by breaking epen the desks OF
these gentlemen although it is notorious that the
Harpers never left their money the store at night
The robber then went up stairs, passed the press
room without molestng it-passed the folding room
without molesting it-(proving he knew where the
particular work was) went up to the bindery, stole
one or more copies, and then before he retreated,
either accidentally designed set fire to the bnde
ry, and destroyed the of the edition. All this
isso clearly shown by looking the premises that i,
cannot be doubted for moment And it is devou,ly
to be hoped, that the whole thing will come out and
the infamous villain be exposed. For whoever has
the copies he stole, (there other out in the
country will not dare to publish the work under
these circumstances.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

THRILLING Observation-Disclosures, ATTEMPTED MURDER
SUICIDE We have just heard of awful
deporabe scene, which has been cnacting in Newton
~ j. three miles from Camden About three months ago.
the wife Of German laborng farmer becoming reIi-
gously inclined, attended the Baptist Church in Hadon
field very regularly until she became fully converted T.
that faith and was bapsed without the knowledge Of her
husband. As soon as the fact was known TO him, ne
threatened to shoot the minister and OF the leading
members of the church. well as his wife. To accom-.
ph this he charged his gun. shoudcred and walked
TO the minister's house but not finding him nj home ne
returned his house. and threatened to shoot his
wife who very fortunately escaped, and swore hsr ne
against him. He arrested and placed in woodbury.
jail where he remained till last week when ne scaled he
night His wife feeling alarmed lest he would XIII her
aed in her night clothes to neighbors house about
quarter Of mile distant few nights afterwards the
him as they passing the stairs 10 the where
as thought he sleeping, they behed him standing
nj The head Of the staircase with large raised with
which he threatened to kill the first that came within his
reach; and suting the action to the word he made blow
With great force which barely escaped numbering one o,
the officers the struck his hat and the blade
ing through IT, was buried in the wood work on the side
Of he door. At this, officer asked for the pistols t
hoo him. which caused him TO retreat back and almost
instantly was heard heavy fall upon the floor. The,
entered the room, and found him living the floor ell
terng in blood he having his throat with razor A.
they approached TO raise him up he placed both his hands
IN the gash oil his throat and dragged at H. il deter
mined to tear hmsesf 10 pieces. lie overpow cred
tied down physician sent for the wound dressed and h
allowed TO remain at his house under guard until h.
should have far recovered allow his being
taken to prison. lie grew better in strength although
the wound still remained open until Sunday night last
when he managed to eude the vigilance Of the guard am
ecamped. Up TO yesterday nothing had been heard o
him, and his friends well as the law officers, nanes
much alarm at his absence. One thing IL certain nc
cannot long survive a. he is unable to eat or sw any
alton and want Of attention in some desoste
wood, afar from friends and home.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
From New Orleans and Texas.

From New Orleans and Texas.
There is nothing particularly new in either New
Orleans OF Texas Queness agains reigns in the
city, and Preparations still making in the repub-
lie for the invasion of Mexico, as the following
shows:--
Extract letter from the President Of Texas.l
HorsroS l3th May, ls42
COL BARaY GILLIsYIE, NV ORIEASs-
Dram COIL can offer this assurance that advantages
sufficient disc osed the manner Of invasion 10 insure
the perfect success if the subordinate TO
orders Triumph cannot eude unless disorder prev ais
in ranks.
The arrival of emigrants in the country and their anx
ETY. active employ ment and the want Of provisions
will not allow the time desirable for complete prepare
tons it'll the aid Of friends in the states, we can
sustain Texas cannot recede We can no Ion
ger remain subcctto maraudng ncusions Of the enemy
Our independence must be recognised by Mexico There
substantial OF war; which appears to every man.
w. chv and generous HEARTH is the relentless and
bondage Of brothers OF Santa Fee many OF whom
perled their lives the heights Of San Jacpto Their
liberation is the task of Texas and If she is unaided by
her friends and left battle alone she will maintain the
conflict and yield until her star is crimsoned and
her last banner shall be bathed in blood.
Your friend SAM HOUSIoN-
From the New Orleans Bulletin. May 2a
We have just learned officially through Texian agent
that emigrants arrived yesterday in this place.
from East Tenn for Texas. They are headed by
Captain Coey and will leave in few days for their des-
tination We learn they of the immortal Crockett
ahead" order, and predict their SUGGEST
THESE will be conveyed to Texas by the steam
er Tom Salmon, OF Mobile fine vessel, which has
been put in the Texas and Mexican trade by Commodore
Moore and the patriotic citizens of Mobile.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02
Baltimore.
(Corespondsnes Of the Henld.J
BArrINoRr, June ], 1870
an disqualification.

an reorganization.
Mr. EpiToR
street broker Of this city, named Daniel Hail. former
IT, il mistake not. associated with the Wall street party
New York. agreeably to report made his exit from Ba
yesterday morning leaving several anxious friends
to his untimsly absence whom he ia said have
left minus to the tune Of five six thousand dollars. Hall
had always borne good character and considered
honest II in this not been waylaid rob-
bed and murdered facts will certainly milta,e against
him.
Those who went to celebrate the opening OF the Bali
more and Ohio Railroad to Hanrock retuleI Yesterday
afternoon They had delightful trip, and were favored
with many enjoyments. II is expected that the company
will be able TO extend the Cumberland by
October next when the ccasion will be sgnazed with
agrand celebration.
On the return Of the from Hancock they in
contact with rail which had been laid across the track
by sose infamous william fortunately however acci
dent occurred.
s. cents quart. They are in the greatest abundance
ln fact, markets teen with every description Of the
most delicious fruits and vegetables.
The duly authorised of the Wheeling Bakes
in this city yesterday, and is here He has ia
about 10 make such arrangements prior to his return
tent Some Of our brokers who have been posted are
already buying up all the Wheeling PAPER they get
Ia IL per cent. discount Your Wall friends
govern themselves accordingly. Virginia money IL
still Improving quote II now at a discount.
The From, street theatre has closed and Wemyss has
very well at the Museum The National or Mud IS
OPEN but not having attended cannot inform YOU OF its
business The weather continues delight ul.
Yours, Roprnrcr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02
Herald General Printing Office.

The General Printing Once capable of doing all sorts
OF printing such books pam pallets bills cards OF al
descriptions, is open the Herald Buildings entrance
from Nassau street-Joseph Elliott, Printer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

From BARBADOS H. b NJ s Warspitc, arrived
last evening from Barbados having lett on the q I
Nav. The Right Hon. Lord John Hay, c. g.,
Commander. She came in and anchored in the
South West Spit under charge of Mr.. John White,
New York pilot. She is a beautiful vessel, and
came in in fire style. She brings no news of i'm
porrancp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

We call the attention of the whole country, and
especially of the members of Congress, to the re-
port, given in another column, OF the meeting held
last evening in Brooklyn, relative to the recent ac-
tion of Congress on naval affairs. A similar meet
Ing was held on Tuesday in Philadelphia The
whole country is awake.
We have no room for any remarks to-day. Con-
gress must back out or be backed out.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02
Herald Bulletin OF News.

of Fulton and Nassau streets On the arrival of thu
morning mails at eight O'Clock, A. M-and also of the
evening mails at four O'Clock, p NJ. the latest nteigenc
from all parts Of the world may be found the Herald
Bulletin Board, at this corner Let every wayarer stop
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02
Boston.

Correspondence Of the Herald
BosroN, May 81, 1872
The Congressional Vacancy-I Installation Of Brother
KIRK Iheatricals, &C.
The Wings nominated Hon. Nathan Appleton last
evening, as a candidate for Congress, to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr.. Win
tArop. The democrats hold nominating caucus
this evening Mr.. Appleton has heretofore served in
the station to which il is proposed 10 re-eect him.
The Rev. Z. n. Kirk, is TO be installed as pastor
Of new Orthodox Congregational Church in this
city, tomorrow afternoon. The sermon will be
preached by the Rev. DIR. Skinner, of New York.
The services are to be held in Park street Church ,as
the society have, as yet no Tabernacle of theii
own. Success to Brother Kirk.
Miss McBride whilom favorite here, appears a,
the fremont this evening Marble is at the Ma.
tional, and draws well. The little Olympic is do.
ing so-so-sh sort of business and all other places
of amusement ditto. Dr. Valentine is at the Boston
Museum and Dr. Collyer is busy in private practice
Business Of all kinds is dull, and every body is
ously looking for a change.
Flour and other commodities remain as before
quoted.
In view Of all this dullness and stupidty,l have
concluded to take trip down east" from which
place, if agreeable to the jeune editeur shall droI
you line. Don't forget TO send me the Herald a.
without it, should be like the Irshman on the
ocean, "three thousand miles from home, and fou
thousand from any where else
Yours. respectfully, b.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

MORE OF THE EARTHouAKE.--We learn from the
island of Cuba, that the shaking OF the 9TH inst. was
felt very sensibly on that island AtS Jago the Ca
thedral was considerably injured, and the walls OF
several houses were cracked. No lives lost, how
ever. One account says the Cathedral and houses
were entirely prostraed-hs is doubted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02
Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Hsrall.l

Correspondence OF the HeralI.l
PHILADELPHIA, June j, 1912.
The Meeting--Criminal naturalization Cose-
Conceyt-Sfocks, &c.
There was grand outpouring Of our citizens yesterday
at the meeting in the State House yard on the biest of
Naval errors II is estimated that there were about FIVE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

Wall STREET ouTpoSE.-Jem Grant, barber, al
No I, or 2, or 3, or somewhere near the corner Ct
Ann street and Broadway, beats, in cheap and capi
tai shaving, any Of the Wall street brokers' Only
sixpcnce for splendid shave, and no pockets pick
ed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

FRIGHTENED AT THEIR OWN WoRK.-The wings
of the Common Council did very little last evening;
only two or three heads taken oil. This wont do.
They must go the whole go to the devil-no half
way business will satisfy us. tobespierre did not
manage his immortal guillotine thus and so.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

Ma. VAN buren, AT AsHLANp.-'rhe intelligence
which we give this morning from Lexington Ken
lucky, in the two letters of our correspondents, Is
interesting funny, philosophical, sentimental, sen
sible. and curious Here is Clay receiving Van
Dufen It Ashland, and almost giving hin part o
his own bed--fecding him like prince--and takiaf
him to the races When Mr. Clay visited this stat,
II lSD-p1ssel through Saratoga-and down tn
North RIVER, Mr. Van Buren, never invited him {,
Undertook to take pot luck and bi, of a cabbag,
head. Clay, however, behaves like man.
Thus 1t IS, while these two politicians are rcpo
sing IN the shades of Ashland, chuckling over IN,
fools they make OF others, their several partizan.
here are ready to cut each Others throats for the
spoils. What is in the wind
SALE OF FrsyrruRE.-Riel & Arcularius 30
Rrnadwau have a sale of fnrniinre and h.au,,f,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

NAVAL INTEILlGENcE.-CoURTEsI TO OFFICERS
BY arrivals at Baltimore and Philadelphia from,
St. Thomas, learn the arrival at that island or
the 10Th ut of the United States bngantine Boxer,
Lieutenant Commanding, Oscar Bulus, in ~ days
from Sandy Hook She had light battling head
winds, prevailing for fifteen days She was then re
pairing leak discovered the third night out, and
would sail for ST. Crox on the 10th. A .agnificen,
dinner was given by the Governor to Capt. Bullus
and his officers also by the officers of the fort
and the Consular Agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

MEMBER TO CoNeREss.-IIon. Nathan Appleton
has been nominated in Boston as candidate to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the
Hon. r. c. Winthrop.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

LEAPIyG INTO ETERNITY Mr.. Pearce, in fit Of
arrangement, leaped from a high window Of house
in Boston last Saturday, and was instantly killed,
leaving wife and two children.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

PREVENTIVE PoIIcE.-If we could get day and
night preventive police, of only one thousand men,
apart to be always on duty. their expense for FIVE
years would be paid by the prevention of fires alone
in one year. New York never can escape incen-
diaries, disorder riots hefts and burglares with
out such a police
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

IRISH HARrER.-Mr. Wall, the blind Irish harper
intends TO give concert in this city in q few days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

SALE OF FusNruRE.-Rie & Arcularius, 30
Broadway, have sale Of furniture and beautiful
paintings to-day at 10 o'clock. .
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

CHATHAM TiHArEE.-Thorne having returned tic
old prices, is pursuing the even tenor of his way
with his accustomed activity The bills of this even
ing present performance which has often proved OF
the highest attraction, being Jenny Twitcher, by
Nh John Seton. Also, the Lady and the De-
VIII" with other attractions Nothing seems TO re-
tard the career of the manager of the Chatham,
whose untiring activity and straight. faUard int
gritty look down all opposition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02

FANNY ELLsLER ENGAGED AT LAsT.-We under
stand that Mademoiselle Fanny Essler, made an
engagement yesterday with the Park management
Mr. Barry having been appointed special minister
with full powers, proceeded to the Astor House at
10 o'clock, and after full explanation, succeeded in
etfectng engagement for six or seven nights, to
begin on Wednesday evening next. The terms are
hall the aggregate receipts of the house 10 each
party, with benefit to Fannyall the business ar
engagements to be under tho supcrintendence Of Mr.
Barry whose probiy, and genemanly character, are
sufficient guarantee that all will go right. Fanny
brings out two new baHcts-the Somnambula
and the "Princc and Fairy" interspersed with
some new AID original dances caught in Cuba
Sylvan made an application to be engaged the
male dancer-but it was declined partly in conse
quence of his bad temper, and partly because he il
not high enough in his profession. He wants the
requisite grace and certainty in his movements
Martin is engaged in his place.
Now that Barry has exhibited so much tact, skill
and talent, in this difficult of all negotiations
we recommend his valuable services to Mr. Web
ser, should he have any difficulty in settling tn.
North East Boundary with Lord Ashburton
Perhaps he might lend hand to arrange the Rhod,
Island neutrality-suspicious. those Of the Common
Council-perhaps, also, he might make treaty will
Satan in order to keep the peace in Wall street
and among the banks for thousand years. Who
knows? man that can negotiate successfully be
tween theatrical personages, is fit for every thing
he must be perfect Pozzo di Borgo--a Machavel
or a Talleyrand at least
, 1842-08-27
To the Editors of IL Rsdicr'.

GExTLEMIs: | re-. IN you last pa
per a comr'p .--,ioH oycr the SIGNATURE
Of "'-..y Democrats" pnrporting to be
= call on the Democratic party of this
cou..,y, alledging for It's object an AMIGA
bic adjustment of an adjourned question
Of Ocracify, borgains, reports &C., between
the Hon. r. Boon and myself, attended
with a kind of notice Tor lie TO attend on
til lay therein specified. cannot be-
lie. that this extraordinary document
originated in any good design, or is in
tended for what it purports-an amicable
adjustment. doubt exceedingly in the
first place. that it ORIGINATED with many
! democrats, but if democrats, they are Of
very extraordinary temperament, or per-
haps under the lash Of having violated
some cardinal principle ofour republican
Institutions. There are certainly some
doubts whether "many democrats" were
consulted previous to the appearance o.
lis document in your paper; for if manJ
, 5em5af.ts l-AHcen con rlted ] am quite
sur 4. never lid have been introduc.
ed into your columns.
l have no knowledge of an adjourned
question of reracity pending between tn
Colonel and myself, or any bargain eve
having been consummated with any mem
Der Of the democratic family. Neithe
have | had any notice of the nature Q
the proceedings TO be had on the da,
specified, in order that preliminary mea
!, sures might be taken TO an amicah.c ad
, justment, if any be necessary. am al
luded to in this extraordinary documen
as q party concerned; and surely no in
stance has we occurred, in the histor
Of our country, in courts of justice, wit
the most infamous culprit, but he ha
been notified ofthe nature of the charge.
: in order that he nightmare some defence
if he deemed it necessary. Though if
be desirable, and will CRAFTY my accr
sers, to convene, prefer charges, and ST
in judgement against me, they can do 81
, 1842-08-27

and when the charges and specifications
assume a tangible form I trust l will be
able to meet them, to the satisfaction Of.
the most ~prejudiced mind. There are
a few individuals in our ranks, so per-
fectly reckless in their course, that the
democratic party has suffered by their
admission into its ranks.
Remember, fellow citizens, that you
had a meeting on the 9Th of January last,
which was held out to you as a balm to
heal the wounds of disaffection, and the
result to be ga cordial for our fears" and
permit me to ask how, and who, did it
reconcile? Your wishes were trampled
under foot, your rights violated, and the
dearest principle of your political faith
sacrificed upon the altar Of ambition.
The meeting on the 9Th of January
was called by those opposed to me, (for
objects above alluded to-, } when a large
and respectable portion of the democracy
met, with the kindest feelings for the
cause they had ~espoused; the great body
o fthem fully calculating 10 carry their
conclusions into effect, as far as practical
bic for them to do; few dissatisfied NOR
tails enraged at the decision of the peo-
pie in their own sovereign capacity, re-
sorted TO the most unparalleled course
ever known in wi political history, by
circulating remonstrances against the de-
cision of a free and independent people.
The number of signatures and their po-
littcal texture | have never been able to
learn. | say then, let such meet as are
resolved not to be satisfied with what a
majority of you DC; for any thing you
and myself may do will never reconcile
such discordant materials as a few among
us be. | feel willing that some who
have been snugly placed in Office by OIL
united efforts, should enjoy it for the
time being, and erist as living monument
of ingratiuds; and that those who desire
Office should have it, when you the PEG
pie are willing. Instead then of Great
ing discord in our ranks, let us prepar'
+ for the great political combat to be Tough
in 1874; our political opponents vii
keep us busy.
> With sentiments Of high regard,
II remain yours Sc,
., d. c. VI. PARSONS.
. Ashley, Mo-, Aug. oath, 1912.