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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24
From the Pittsfeld (Mass. J Sun

Many of the Wing papers are placing the name of
Henry Clay under their editorial head their candi
date for the Presidency, and with him they deter
mined to 'ssink or SWIM" To this we have no OBJ
lection Mr.. Clay cannot come 3" he is not des-
tined to be placed in the Presidential chair Had he
remained true to his first democratic love-had he
continued to cherish the principles he supported and
defended with such signal ability and success when
he first entered the political arena-had he not thrown
himself into the embraces Of the federalsts, and
poused doctrines he repudiated and condemned,
the Democracy of the nation would have elevated
him to position he is striving for in vain.
In retiring to the shades of Ashland, Mr. Clay has
gone to retreat from which he will not be called by
the voice of his countrymen, and where he will re-
main specimen of splendid talents and energies mis-
directed, and warning to those who would abandon
the cause Of the people.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24
THE QUICKEST RACE ON RECORD.

Under this caption strange anachronism, and err
rors of fact, appeared in the Madisonan this morn
ing from some Northern paper. This "quickest
race" is said to have been between Flying Chill
ders and Eclipse, in England, in 1885, and to have
been won by Chders. Now it happens that Fly
ing Childers fourished in 172l-'22, and Eclipse in
l769-'7O
The course over which Flying Childers was said
to have run four miles in 6m AIS. is known not to
have been full mile. The most that be affirmed
of his speed with certainty, that he beat Almanzor
over the round course at New Market three miles,
six furongs, and ninety-three yards in six minutes
forty seconds which was at the rate, not has been
said of "eighty-two feet and half in second of
time, or nearly at the rate of mile minute, but,
at the rate of only 50 7940O feet in second of time,
at the rate of mile in minute tortyue seconds
and fraction. Now be it remembered that TMo-
LEON, sire of Boston, ran that slow course, New
Market, Petersburg, mile within only two seconds
of Childers' time winning with in I'm. AIS
ROBIN HOOP, son of Henry, ran mile with ease
the Union course in I'M 46s. true it with
catch weights. There is good to believe that
if Childers and Eclipse had hourished at the same
time, the latter would have proved himself superior
to Childers in four mile race. He at York four
miles in eight minutes, carrying l6S pounds, or 40
pounds more weight t'lan Childers did.
Seven pounds additional weight is computed by
old sportsmen, but believed by the writer of this)
to be equal to distance, which is 240 yards, in a
race Of four miles, AT that rate with 1913 pounds,
(Childers' weight) Eclipse could have run the four
miles in 6 minutes 81 seconds !
S. S. /.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24

Mr.. Chambers honesi rumor-monger Ma
than Sergeant, Of the u. S. Gazette, says he
belongs TO Mr. Arnold's "peace party" But
even that shall not protect him, if he ISLANDERS
public men in Washington. We will lash him
again the next time he commits similar offence
to the one of which he has been so palpably con-
vlcted Such letter writer's must be made to
know that although they write anonymously
they cannot always escape punishment if they
transo end the bounds Of truth and decency
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24

for restoring sound currency and equalizing
exchanges-daring not to discuss them, they
offer no substitute. How have they met sug-
gestions to put the country in a posture of de-
fence2 Since the establishment of the Co.
vernment mo President euer selected ADLER or
more indefatigabLe counsellors. Yet what can
he do while thwarted by both "parlies" in Con
gress2 But the day of judgment is coming,
when the power of legislation will be wrested
from the misrepresentation of the People.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24

htlcally or personally But IT VIII recol upon
the strikers We have assurances that the real
Democracy of New York had no part or lot in
the proceeding. The honest hardworklng me-
chanics did not join in the cry of ''crucify him p
Many of them were there, 1t is true, but they
were merely lookers-on. They would have as
sembled in equal numbers, to witness any other
extravaganza exhibition. If Messrs. Vanderpoel
and Cambreleng had circulated placards stating
that at certain hour, at certain place. they
aoould cut their o0,, political threats, we doubt
not fully as many would have been present to
witness the spectacle. Amob of few hundred
in Philadelphia, few years since, set fire to a
church, and no less than forty thousand people
collected together on the occasion to witness
the spectacle. But this did not prove that they
approved the act Such is the nature Of sudden
assemblages in cities.
But is the presenta proper time to indulge
such political or Abolition tricks 1t is not
All our resources, all our arms, all our valor,
may soon, very soon, be required in another,
and quite different cause. We know not how
soon we may be called upon to repel the attacks
of our ancient English foe. A strange sense
of security seems to have taken possession Of
the country of late. The knowledge that nego
tiations are in progress between our Government
and the Special British Minister, seems mos,
unaccountably to have impaired general be-
lief, that all danger of rupture between the
two Governments is at an end. temporary
silence on the part of the constituted authori-
ties, has been construed into an augury OF per-
manent peace! Wil.the People forget that a
breathless calm Immediately precedes the
difficulties with England are not settled, and
God only knows whether they ever will be, until
one or the other of the nations shall be blotted
from existence
Rumors of peace are like other idle rumors
The public can not predict with certainty the
result of the negotiations. We are all familiar
with the merits of our side of the questions in
dispute But who knows the other? Who
knows the conditions the eractions, that may
be demanded by the British Government
None--no one whatever, but those who may
properly, and whose duty it is, to know them
ALL WILL BE KNOWN SOON!
At such crisis as this, does it become Dem
agogues, Abolitionists, and Destructives, to SOW
the seeds of internal dscord? Americans re-
feet, before it be too late If we recklessly pro-
coed to overturn our own Government by brute
force, and deluge our own plains with fraternal
blood, will not rival nations take advantage Of
our internal dstractions2 God Of our fathers,
protect US guide us! preserve us II we are
truly capable of governmental we have
the public virtue to respect the laws inviolate
which have hitherto been scrupuously observed
then let us pass in triumph the dreadful or
deal at hand! And then the perpetuity of oul
noble institutions will be established beyond
cavil
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24

The Duel HoAx.-The story, silly as it was false,
of duel between Wise and Sanly having taken place,
which story was fabricated in this city and published
in what purported to be newspaper, but which is
printed in obscure corner, body knows where,
was sent to the Journal of Commerce from he
Madisonian extra That paper did not receive the
Washington papers, it was not able TO detect the
hoax played upon it, and published it, not 'ouching
for its authenticity though.
Three persons have been arrested, we learn Ter
issuing the paper containing the fabrication, and winch
is called the Evening Gazette The persons are
two young men named Liperd and Smith, and boy.
They were examined before the Mayor dyer
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24

The Senate did not sill on Saturday, the 2lst
instant. A 'ifl s ~
In the House OF Representatives, Mr.. S. l..
Andrews, from the Committee ON Commerce,
reported bin TO authorize the purchase Of sites
for marine hospitals therein mentioned, the crea-
ZION of collection district in Marietta, Ohio,
and to make Chicago, Illinois, port OF entry.
Mr.. &c. Clark, of New York, from the
same committee, reported bill re-appropriating
money for the erection of lighthouse at
Flynns Knoll, New York, on iron screw piles,
and for the rebuilding the Brandywine Shoal
lighthouse in Delaware bay.
The House resolved itself into Committee
of the Whole and took up the Navy Appropria-
zion bill. The question pending was on the pro-
viso of Mr.. Mcclellan Of New York, that, till
otherwise ordered by Congress, part Of
the 50, 1886, 900 appropriated for the pay of
commissioned, warrant and petty officers, and
seamen, or any other future or existing appro-
priation, shall be applied to the payment of any
officers in the Navy, appointed after this date,
beyond the number in each grade on the LIST
day of January, l841; and that the excess now
in the service, beyond that number, shall be re-
duced as fast as deaths, designations, and pro-
motions will permit Mr.. EVERETT had moved
to strike out all after the word Provided and in
sert :" that no part OF this appropriation shall be
| applied for pay Of any officer of the grade Of
captain, commander, lieutenant, passe mdship-
man, or midshipman, hereafter appointed, if the
number in service of his respective grade shall
exceed the number in service on the 1st day
of January, 1841."
After some remarks by Messrs. Gushing,
Parmenter, Meriwether, and others, the COM
| mittee rose, without taking the question, and
| the House then adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24
CREW-THE COUNTRY-THE PRESIDENT
AND THE MIS- REPRESENTA- OF THE

THE SHIP, THE COMMAN DER, AND THE
CREW-THE COUNTRY-THE PRESIDENT
AND THE MIS- REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE
PEOPLE
1t is not in the time Of sunshine and smooth
water, that the skill of the mariner is needed; ;
any green-horn may command in such weather
it is when the tempest bowls and seas run
mountain high, that all depends on the GOODNESS
and courage of the commander and the faithful
cooperation of the crew What sentence
should be pronounced upon men who, in such
an hour Of danger, instead of standing by to
take in sail, or haul off from lee shore-betake
themselves to the boats, or skulk away in the
forecastle, leaving the gallant bark to founder at
sea, or be stranded on the breakers Ian
guage supplies no adequate terms of reproach
to characterize such treachery yet does not
the case of commander so skiful and so anx-
iuus, and seamen so tmid or treacherous, tYpify
the condition of our country, our President, and
Congress- at this tme2 Is not our country in
the predicament of a ship so surrounded with
dangers? When Washington came into the
Presidency, the nation was exulting in the con-
summation of its revolutionary struggles. His
immediate successors had but to float exultingly
on the " full tide of successful experiment"
If party spirit agtated the country, it was but
as the ripping on the surface, that prevents
stagnation. Congress was not then composed
of clubs and cliques as it is now, without sym
pathy with or care for the people; and agree
ing themselves IN nothing, but in a common
feeling ofhostihiy to the constitutional Erecu-
the of the country. With no ambition but to
defeat all his measures for its relief With but
few exceptions, all now belong to some faction
distinct from the people, and every faction to
some leader. To most of them some dema-
gogue can point and say-that is "my man
| Charles" or my man Tom. In the madness of
their vain desire to head Captain Tyler, u
| these men forget that Colonel Monroe put his
foot on the head of the "Monster party" and
was reelected without opposition. Have rea-
son and patriotism changed their nature, or
have the People become less discerning and
virtuous Have eifigy Wings and ultra
Allen and Bentonian Democrats forgotten
how much the Old Hero" was applauded
for recommending to Colonel Monroe to "pul
down the Monster partyP Are they and then
infatuated editors so blind as not to see the cloud
and hear the mutterings of the popular storm
that is rising to overwhelm them? Can they
believe that virtuous People will look on and
see their best interests sacrificed, and their Go.
vernment overhrown to crafty the malignant
passions of disappointed demagogues. Instead
of rallying generously around the Executive, as
dangers threaten from without and within-hl:
measures for the relief and safety of the coun
| try are treated with silent contempt or opposed
with factious violence Look at his Suggestion
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24
COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
Mr. Calvin Cotton, of the ssTrue Whig,'' by his
publication of the order sent him by the Presidents
Private Secretary, not to send his dy sheet" to the
Presidents house again. and his comments thereon,
seeks to make money in the same manner in which
the blackgetard does, who rubs against gentleman
for the purpose of being kicked by him, that he
may recover damages for assault and battery.
REMARKS BY THE EDIToR.-We had observ ed
the publication to which our correspondent al
ludes, and intended to comment on ii. We
copy the portion of it that attracted our notice.
SMALL EVENT.
ssPREsIDENT's HOUSE,
May 18th, 1912 )
"Mr Calvin Cotton will not send his paper to the
Presidents House hereafter.
ssBy order of the President,
"JOHN TYLER, Jr.
"P Sec'y.
ssMr. CALVIN COTTON"
With this was returned our paper of the 14th,
apparently acelL read. We are not how the law
stands in such case, but inclined to think the
following is fair bill;
JohA Tyler Acting President of the United States,
to C. Cotton DR..
To 10 Nos of the True Wing,
at Genus 80 Genus.
But as the True Wing is doing pretty well, we
can afford to remit this BILL in the Treasury
is empty or to suspend the claim till times grow
better.
Whether the demand will be controverted ques-
ton, our knowledge of law halts in the premises.
We sent the paper without order, because thought
it was fair TO let the Acting President know what
we were about. twas not refused till this week.
That it was somewhat disagreeable to him, is nat
ural enough to suppose. Whether he would be fool
sh enough to give it such distinguished notice, we
were waiting to see. We have now got exactly
what we wanted. If he had let it run on, should
have got only his dollar; we shall get thou
sands
We presume the editor of the ''True Wing"
thinks he will be benefited by this transaction,
and that his conduct will merit the appreciation
of the public. But we think he is in error We
believe that his conduct, in this instance, will
cause him to lose subscribers. He acknowl-
edges that his sheet was sent to-we say OBJ
ruded upon-the President of the United
States. The extract we give contains specl-
men Of the abuse furnished in each number.
Now, will the American People-will even the
Presidents pponents-justify the conduct OF
any one who obtrudes his abusive paper upon
the Chief Magistrate of the United States, and
when notified to cease sending it, publishes, as
this editor has done, the note declining its recep-
ton, with such comments2 Will the Wing
party, which this sheet processes to support,
encourage its organs in thus insulting the Pre-
siden The President never sought his sheet
never ordered it--then, when it is thrust upon
him in the midst of his family, and he orders its
discontinuance, why should he be subjected
to such rudeness and contumely2 The editor
says he has snow got exactly what he wanted"
Under the circumstances, we will not trust our
pen to comment upon such an expression. The
reader may muse over it if he desires.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24
RHODE ISLAND.

We sincerely hope-nay, we have the fullest
assurances now that the rule of law seems once
more to be established in Rhode Island-that the
Government Of the State will meet the wishes
of large numbers of the People, by so modify
ing the existing Constitution as to redress all
grievances. The opinions of the age require
liberal concession on the subject of suffrage.
The democratic principle which, according to
De Tocqueville, is decidedly upon the advance
all over the world, requires that due share in
the Government should be given to all who can
furnish sufficient evidences of attachment to
free institutions. We doubt not that Governor
King recognises this as correct, and that, upon
the assembling OF the Legislature in June, there
will be left no cause Of complaint-ef real SUBJ
stantlal complaint-on the part of any of the free
born citizens of Rhode Island We firmly be-
lieve that steps will be taken to call Conven-
ton with full powers to pass upon all subjects
of interest to the State. Governor King has
proven his regard for the lives of his fellow
citizens He has maintained the supremacy Of
the laws at the expense of not drop of blood
He has won proud station among his fellow
men, and he will ratify his claims to the re-
gard of the whole country by resorting to heal
ing measures, and as far as practicable by erasing
the memory of the recent troubles of his glorious
little State. All that we ask of the citizens OF
other States is to leave the People of Rhode
Island to regulate their municipal concerns In
their own way, and after their own liking
We implore the great masses of our fellow citi-
uonc IN rive M ear to the raVinuS of the mISera-
BILE hacks Of party who always throw themselves
! in the lead of all agitations for their own ag-
grandzement, and leave those who have been de-
ceived by their wiles to pay the cost. We would
have the most guilty even, in the late troubles,
to be pardoned, and thereby furnish an ever glo-
rious evidence of the confidence reposed in the
sufficiency of our institutions, which require the
blood of no man to be shed in order to impart
to them stability.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-24
THE MISREPRES ENTATIONS OF
PARTISAN PRESSES.

The cant terms of corruption, mis-
rule, and pronig acy-whch have had their ORR
gin in corrupt administrations, the everlasting
nomenclature of party men, have been exhaust
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
SHERIFF,S SALE.

BY virtue Of u decree Of the chancery side
Of the District Court for the county Of nes
Meines l. T. l will expose 10 sale 10 the
highest bidder on Monday, tho 23d day Of
January next. (IS43) all the following
named ground situate in The city Of Bnrling-
ten, county Of Des Moines l. T. as follows
to viii: Ont Lo, No. nine hundred and forty
four D. (944d.) containing 56-lOo,h, OF an
ncre-Also a part Of 10, No. nine hundred
and forty four c. (944c.) on Valley Street.
being sixty feet on Valley Street, and rum
ming back one hundred and wen,y feet, and
adjoining said Lot DAD. together with the
Appearances thereunto belonging; said sale
being upon decree for foreclosure Of a
mortgage in favor Of Brad ford Leonard and
against Henry w. Moore.
Sale 10 take place at 10 o'clock A. NJ. of
said day al the door Of the Office OF the Clerk
Of the District Cour. Of .aid csuaty of Des
Moines.
JOHN H. M'KENNY, Sheriff, of
Dcs Moines County, I. II.
December 10Th, l649-4t.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
NEW GOODS.
49, sas<s ).
WESLEY JONES
,Has just reeeired-a 1,esA supply cfnep and
,fashisNa6ls
FALL AND WINTER

4 =
E0D0D1D&BS
nIRECT from the eastern markets. com
~ prising variety Of .tylc. and quail
ties, in part as follows:
Dry Goods.
Cloths, blue, black, brown cade, mix,,
invisible green, Sc. Pilot beaver and o,he,
heavy cloth. for over ccai., cassimeres, fy,,I
plaid and rib'd, great variety; cassine,,s
of all qualities, colors and. prices: winter
veslings, a good: assortment; Kentucky Jeans.
hard times, Linseys, Flannels Of ali colors,
Canton do. Merinos, assorted London and
American prints very cheap, elk and wors-
ted serge, silk and tabby velve,s ticking,
checks, diaper. Holland, Irish Linens, De-
aims, Dress silks, assorted brown and
blcached drillings, also, brown and bleached
DOmestics.
Ladies Shawle, and dress hdkfs, silk and
cotton poke, do, Linen do, cambr,cs, jac-
one,!s, Swiss aud book muslins, Ladies
wells, gloves, hose &C., mems Kid, buck and
woilcn gloves, suspenders, Linen collars
and bosom., black silk and merino crava,s.
comforts, bonnets, ribbons and ar,iiicial
flowers.
Boots aud Shoes.
Mems coarse boots, Kip and calf skin do.
mems and boys brogans, lined and bound
shoes, Ladies' seal and calf skin walking
shoes, slippers, childrcns shoes assorted,
over shoes for Ladies and gentlemen.
HATS AID Cars.
fashionable Hats Of all sizes, al
SO fur, seal. cloth and sele.,e caps, large and
email very cheap.
HARDWARE.
Knives and Forks. Pen Knives, spoons, RAJ
zors, scissors, coffee mills, axes, lacks, shot,
lead, nails, glass, &c.
Qucensraye
A large and general assortment.
GROCERIES,
Rio Coffee. young hyson and imperial Teas,
Brown and loaf Sugar, Tobacco, Pepper,
spice, ginger, alum, nutmegs, powder, bed
cords, T..
The amount Of my fall purchase in add.
ton 10 my stock on hand, now renders
NY assor, men. complete; and the subscriber,
for past favors, hopes, by a,:en-
ton TO business with desire to please. TO
sill receive The same patronage, which he
tla,,ers himself he will, as he is determined
20 sell goods very cheap for Cash, or APP
proved country produ:e. just call and see.
WESLEY JONES.
Burlington, Nov. 1876 10
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
low A II @ U s E.

Steamboat Landing, bloomington lo.ra
ME undersigned, late of the Burlington
j House. respectfully announces to the
citizens Of the town aud county, as we'll as
the travelling community. that he has taken
the IOWA HOUSE, formerly occupied by
Mrs. Parrot, fitted il up in q mtortable man
ner, and hopes by unremitted eycrtions, aud
assiduous attention, TO mesi. public patronage.
The House 10 situated close TO the landing, in
the business part Of the town. SO gentlemen
wishi ny to take the river from this place, are
sure Of having an opportunity Of going by the
first boat.
His TABLE shalt at all times be supplicd
with the best the country affords, the BAR
with the choicest Wines and Liquors, and his
STABLE well provided with grain, with care
full and attentive Ostlers.
From his long experience, and determine.
lion to spare no pains 20 render his guests COM
Portable, he fatiers himself that he will be
able to give en-: ire satisfac,ion TO al who may
favor him with their patronage.
WILLIAM FRYE.
Bloomington, Juno 10. 1871.