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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-14
CONGRESS-.

The House is yet busiiy employed in the
discussion of the Treasury note bill. MIR. j..
R Ingerso delivered long argument in favor
Of the issue, on the ground of the constitution
aity, expediency, and legality. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Gilmer, who advocated the ennis
SION, with the restriction of cutting off from the
loan the amount of notes issued. The discus
sion was further continued by Mr.. c. J. Inger.
soil. and when we left the House, there were no
Indications to manifest that its termination was
at hand.
Frequent attempts have been made to form
something in the shape OF comp omise, by
fixing an hour when the bill should be taken out
Of committee, or by proposing an agreement 10
stop the debate, and vote on the amendments
and the bill, without further discussion. But
eyery effort Of the kind has failed, and many,
we believe, have been induced to oppose the
form in which some of these motions have been
made, because it was conceived to be confirm
atory of the principle OF the one hour rule adopt
ed last session, to which they have insuperable
objections. We are not disposed to quarrel
with the notifies actuating these movements,
but we sincerely desire that the views of a sutii-
cient number might be sufficiently assimilated
10 bring the question to an immediate decision.
In the Senate, after the presentation Of seve-
raj petitions, Mr.. Benton commenced his
speech, which was marked by all the peculiar
characteristics belonging to his illusions. He
was, as usual, peculiarly impressive and earnest
in referring to the examples set by Sir Robert
Walpole. But as we purpose hereafter TO make
some comments on this speech, and as a brief
sketch Of il is given in another column, we will
not descant any farther at present on its doctrines
and arguments
When Mr.. Benton concluded his fragmentary
and historical dissertation, the subject was re-
ierred without dissentient voice, TO select
committee. The fear Of being compelled 10
listen 10 more extracts from financial disquisi-
lions, probably FASTENED the reference.
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RECEIVERS.
LITTLE TRICKERY.

We have more than once expressed our con-
domination of the evident Discrimination appa-
rent in some memburs of the House to expedite
the transaction Of the public business Every
trick is resorted to, that immediate action may
be prevented, and the useless discussion pro-
tracted. The conduct Of some members may
show them gifted with the shrewdness bccom-
ing smart school-boy, but it is unworthy the
dignifed bearing becoming statesmen. Mr..
Andrews, Of Kentucky, has proved by more
than one act, during the last two or three days,
that he is gifted with considerable share Of
this peculiar smartness. In the proper spirit of
patriotism, he has exerted every means, which
his extraordinary genius could devise TO inter
rupt the progress of business. Let the report of
the proceedings of the House be examined, and
his system of profound tactics may be easily
discovered 1t is not profound, that the most
superficial glance cannot discover it. The pro-
fundity of his motives, we will not pretend to
fathom. They are undoubtedly of the same
dignified complexion with his conduct. II must
be remembered, however, that the country must
pay dearly for the exhibition Of these feats OF
parliamentary dexterity.
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my--these are its principles, its designs, and
purposes. But what can any Administra-
uation do, without the concurrence of Con
gress9 And what will Congress do, or when
VIII Congress do any thing That Con-
gress from which so much was hoped? In one
Rouse, great measure recommended by the
president, as tit, in his judgment, 10 meet The ex-
isting exigency, was not allowed, for three weeks,
10 take the common course of reference to a
committee. In the other, proceedings take place
daily which we must say fill us with mortfca-
ton and grief. Endless strifes about questions
OF order, personal contests, calls of the House
and motions to adjourn-if we substract from
the hours Of daily session the time wasted, and
worse than wasted in these ways, how much re-
mains, devoted TO the real business of the
country
Forbearing TO say more at present on this sub
ject, we could not say less consistently with
conscience and duty; as we feel ourselves un
der the highest obligation to directlhe eyes ofihe
people to the proper and only source from which
measures of relief can flow. II is for Congress
to do its duty; it is for Congress to relieve the
country; il is for Congress. and Congress alone,
to avert the disasters which threaten u.s.
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harlem 10 oppose their fanatic schemes might hring
lie guillotne the moderate, and rational irirnfs 81
berly Others may do az they please, btt for one
will not consenito cooperate with any patty lai Wt
lay their sacrilegous hands upon that nefa'c nsu
ment.
confess that am pleased with the hdIMi7lf
ton of Mr.. Tyler, and am proud TO secihai he has
the moral firmncss TO act according his couil7f
OF what is right. That even in opposition lc Tho
potic requirements of whiting and timc-servins o
ileans he refuses 10 adopt the proscripiye rub =
up so lately To Our scOrn being calculated 10 e'
siroy the freedom Of elections, aud make every ca-
vass for President only scramble for Office. liti
lie IS not the mere Virginia absracli0aisi so ireplh
ly charged against him, but openly reconntndcd
discriminating Tariff for the purpose OF pr1tectr
the industry Of the people and the adoption oi' T.
cal Agent-eear of Constitutional doubr- subject %
the control o. Congress-ahordmg 10 Us an u0noeb,
currencya-and calculated to do the exchange Of tt
country. In word, that lie boldly take The grci'i
so repeatedly held up To our admiration during
late campaign that President should be the ff
dent of the people, aud not the slave Of part
Such spectacle is worthy of the American lcop'e
Yours, &c. CHARLES II. TEST
Centreyi lle Dec % 1871
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SMoULkH WEASEL srORY--A friend gives Us
the following story the truth Of which is vouched
for. Two gentlemen, who passing near the GEM
etery recently, observed weasel and rabbit, whose
singular movements attracted their attention. They
eyeing each other very inteny, at short distance
from the observer The weasel was evidently aiming TO
drive the rabbit into wall, that he might entrap him.
The rabbit not liking the appearance things, seemed
inclined TO avoidhis adversary The two creatures kept
therstaons for some TIME casting horrible glances to-
wards each other, and neither being willing to move
lest the other should gansome advantages The ground
was covered with light snow which was several inch
esdeep. Suddenly the weasel disappeared the obsery-
did not notice the direction he took The rabbit
perhaps suspicious still Of the movements Of his adj
versary, and not knowing in what direction 10 look
for him, and fearing that he might fall into his de-
vouring jaws, kept still upon the spot. In few mo-
ments the spot where the rabbit stood the weasel
and rabbit were seen in deadly conflict, The latter
became the victim, The observers approached the
spot, the rabbit was dead, and the weasel had taken
to his heels" On examination, IL toas found that the
wease had entered The al The piaee ohers he ca first
SEEM and 1orked his ,cay benea. and came om again
eractiy under The unrary rabbit. BY this cunning
course, he had succeeded in capturing, him, LoreH
Courier.
Ihara al uaIu In, acb;
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REPUTATION.

The January number of the Democratic Review
holds the following language with reference to re-
pudation
"The Mississippi Bonds must be paid. To the
last dollar, the last cent. the last MILL every pledge
of the public faith, whether by the collective whole
of our glorious Union, or by any of its consit
ent parts, must be honorably redeemed be the
quences, be the cost, what they may. BE Justice
done, though the armament fall
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AMUSEMENT.

Advocating innocent hilarity, We recommend to
all, who wish to indulge in it. to visit Apollo Hall to
see and hear the eccentricities of DR. Valentine the
delineator ofpeculiarites of character aud manner
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IpWe would invite the readers attention
10 Mr.. Rves's speech in to-day's paper.
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OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
BY and loiih The adpies and consent Of The Senate.
LAND OFFICERS.
REGISTER.
X. X. McLAueHLN, re-appointed at yandalia,
Illinois.
RECEIVERS.
HENRY SMITH, e-appointed at vandalia, Illinois
ARMsrEAD ID. CARY, rc-apponted at Sparta, Ala
bama
SAMUEL CRUISE, re-appointed at Huntsville, Ala
bama
EDWARD II. HAppocx, at Chicago, Illinois, vice
Eli S. Prescott
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IN THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
=, rNrr-N Nos-EssENrIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
ruNcs cHARIrY.-.fugustn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11
THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

Our readers will perceive, by referring to
the proceedings of the Legislature, that a
Bill has passed the Senate, by very large
majority, providing for GEOLOGICAL SUR
vEr OF THE STATE. Only five votes could
be obtained against it, on its final passage.
An amendment was proposed to the effect
that no expenditures should be incurred for
this survey, till the present Indebtedness of
the State should be cancelled. The DESIGN
of the amendment undoubtedly was to de-
feat the passage of the Bill enlirey-but it
met with very little favor in the Senate
The vote on the amendment was ayes 6,
nays IL. On the final passage of the bill
the vote stood ayes 16, noes S. Several
Loco Focos lodged the question, but Mr..
SMALLEY, of this county, we take pleasure
in saying, supported the Bill throughout, in
dependent ofparty prejudice and the clamor
of demagogues. The fate of the Bill in the
House of Representatives is, we regret to
say, somewhat doubtful. We hope howev-
err it may be carried through that body, as
we have no doubt it would be of great ad-
vantage to the agricultural interests of the
State,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

Gen. JOSEPH DEsHA, Ex-Governor of Ken
lucky, died at his residence near Georgetown,
KY, on the 18th ult. His remains we're inter-
red next day with Military and Masonic honors.
Gen. d. was an officer during the late war,
and was at the battle of the Thames. He serv.
ed some years as a Representative in Congress,
from the Mason district. His political life end
ed OH the expiration os his gubernatorial term,
the administration of which was rendered noto-
rious by the stormy events connected with the
Old and New Court struggles.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11
@&45FIl(7atsaD
FRIDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER II, 1912.
PROFESSOR PEAsE's ADDRESS.

We have read with pleasure the Address
of Professor Calvin Pease before the Lite
rary Societies of our University, at their last
annual celebration. Those of our readers
who had the privilege of listening 10 this ad-
dress, will, we have no doubt, be much graf
flied with an opportunity of perusing it. We
think their estimate of its merits will be in
creased by careful analysis of it. Its sub
ject, the "Popular Lecturing of the day."
strikes one, at first, as not very promising,
and a stranger ear would expect, on its an
nouncement fulsome eulogyof this, the la
test of the thousand shorthand methods dis
covered in modern times for making men
learned and wise without any effort of their
own, save perhaps, loeomotion. Mr.. Pease
seeks to ascertain its true value and signifi-
cancy. He regards the popular lecturing as
only particular phases of the popular lite
nature of the day, possessing the same gene
raj characteristics. Indeed the principles
and distinctions no here unfolds are applica-
BILE and OF great moment in judging not only
Unpopular lectures, but Of every effort at lit
erary instruction whether by the written or
spoken word. We commend to particular
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

SUDDEN DEATm.-Mr. JAMES BA1pwtu
Of this town, aged GA years, met an untme-
y death on Saturday last. He was return
ing from Spears cider mill in The east part
OF the town, with four barrels of cider in an
OK cart-himself seated on the tung, with the
lett arm resting on the foreboard. Just at
the foot of the hill near Peter Castles, it is
supposed that he touched the off OK with his
brad, and the animal starting suddenly, gave
the t"ng cant, which precipitated MIR. B.
backward upon the ground, his head directly
in line with the off wheel, which instan,lv
passed over it, literally MASKING it to DOW.
der. MIR. Baldwin was poor, but lndns,ri-
Gus hard working man, and has left large
iam'lyto mourn his untmely exit.
A few hours before his death he remarked
to friend that he had not been so well off
Tor years, and could now "bcgin to enioy
hlmselfa little" Alas even,ful period that.
in mans life and how few indeed BERN,
"Hcc" before it is time to die. Baldwin. lad
been independent-possessed propert,, and
wanted more and therefore could ot "en-
joy himself" He lost all,-bec,me poor,
and realized the pangs of poverty. His
pride was humbled-his am4ltion modera-
ted, and at three-scorc and odS years bet
ter philosophy had taught him fhat it was lit
tie he really needed. His personal efforts
furnished him all this, and7he tyas Just "5e-
ginning to enjoy himself" But his time
had come, and with the pregnant admission
yet warm upon his lips, was he summoned
hence. How emblematic-apt Illustration
OF the Inconsistency, the Elusive pursuits of
man to overlook am neglect the thousand
blessings that spring up daily by tie way
side: to toll and struggle for unatainable
phantoms, and live just long enough to real
ize their utter nothingness.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

give have received communication
on the subject of County Judges and their
fees, in answer to ian old Jackson man"
whose homily appeared in. the Sentinel a
fortnight ago. We should have answered
the article ourselves, before this time, but
did not consider it of sufficient importance
10 require any notice from us. The COM
munication did not reach US in season for
our this weeks paper, but shall appear in
our next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

GREAT CRASH AND DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY AT
PORTSMOUTH n. H.-From the Portsmouth Journal
office we learn that on Monday afternoon about Two
O'Clock, some persons in the vicinity of Portsmouth
pier had their attention attracted by a cracking sound
and some time after discovered that a store on the
wharf, next north of the pier had separated fltle
from another with which il had been connected
The sonnd continued at intervals for ten or fifteen
minutes. In the meantime the real cause of danger
was not discovered-the keys of the siorehouse were
obtained, the building openened, and an examination
commenced The individuals, however soon hasel-
ed from the wharf and hardly made GOOD their retreat
by rapid flight when between fifty and sixty feet
OF the wharf sailed away into the river, beneath the
pressure of the store which was about hny feet in
length and in three minutes complete wreck.
The roof of the building standing above the WATER
and the fragments of the wharf &c, floating around
was all that met their eyes. The store contained L.
OPS hhds salt and more Ihan hundred tons of coal
about all OF which is probably lost. The wharf
and store belonged to the Pier Company. The whole
loss is probably not short OF s., 600.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11
CONSUMPTION.

Free Lecture on tie Causes and Cure of
Cons"mpt'on.-We are requested to say
that Dn. S. s. FIrcm will by particular re-
quest, repeat his Lecture on the prevention
and cure of Pulmonary Consumption, on
Saturday evening next, at 6 o'clock, in the
Court House.
Having listened with much satisfaction to
DIR. FIrcH on Tuesday evening, we can do
no less than advise all our friends to avail
themselves this opportunity.
DIR. FrTcH will remain at the American
Hotel until Wednesday evening next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

The ARTEsIAN WELL AT PARIS--The one
ration OF tubing the well at Grenee has recent
ly been completed in the most satisfactory man.
ner. In order to understand the importance of
this work, it may be well TO refer to the causes
which have rendered it necessary. In the
month OF FEBRUARY, lSil, after eight years per-
severng labor, the spring at Grenelle began to
pour iorth volume OF water of not less than
2'60O lltres minute. But, although the source
was as pure as that of the Seine, il has as dark
color as the waters in the cutters of the streets.
a pipe OF joints, l,S00 feet in length, COPPER
turned, made as telescope, was placed in the
excavation; but not being strong enough TO re.
sst the force of the ascending waters, it was
soon tiattened and destroyed. NJ. Mulot there
upon had new tube of heated iron, each joint
OF which was thick enough TO resist a pressure
equal to 70 atmospheres. On the Goth of this
month, after only fonr days labor, the tube was
properly fixed, and the water now flows abund-
antly, clear as rock crystal, and at a milk-warm
heal. The old workshop, from the middle of
which the current flowed is already half de-
stroyed; and on its site the carpenters are erec-
ting scaifoIdlng of strong pine boards, 100 feet
high, which will direct and form channel for
the waters rising TO this height. Paris will now
posses an ineyhaus.be snrply of excellent wa.
ter, rushing from such an elevation as to be-
easily distributed to the loltest situations in the
city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

TIE INTERNATIONAL ooPyRIoHr.-The Richmond
Enquirer, audng to Dickens and to his advocacy of
the measure, says;
"But the question might have been put to our lite
rary guest, whence Congress obtained the right TO
encourage the literature of Enslandl Is not our
Federal Government strictly limited in its powers
Can il consttuonally look beyond the rights and
interest of our people2 Can the power to promote
the progress Of science and useful arts by securing
for limited terms TO authors and inventors, the ex-
elusive right TO their respective writings and dscov-
cries be fairly construed going ieyond the VII
tings and discoveries Of our own count ryus1u ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11
THE ADJOURNMENT.

A joint resolution was passed, by both
branches Of the Legislature, on Monday last,
providing for an adjournment of the two
Houses, Friday morning, TO day.. On
Wednesday morning, however, another joint
resolution was passed by both Houses, re-
cending the resolution for an adjournment to
day, and fixing upon Wednesday of mex,
week as the time for the session to termin-
ate,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

u CALoMEL.-I'he following extract is from
the lectures OF n. CHAPMAN, NJ. d., Professor
OF the Institute and Practice of Medicine in the
Unive rslty of Pennsylvania, located in phlaGa-
phia lie thus dscoursch on the use of cdlo,nel
"GenHemen: If you could see what almos, daily
see IN my private practice IN this city persons from
tie Soulh IN the very last stages of wretCsed eXs-
ttnce enac.aed TO a skeetpn with both tables If
the skull! almost completely perforated IN many pla
ces; the nose ha gone, wstli rotten Jaws uiCeIst-d
tnroats, breaths more pestlerOus, more intoerable
thali poisonous Cpas, limbs racked with the pains Of
the lnqnIsltion minds imbccle rs the pulling babe
grlevous burd 10 themselves and disgusting spec
'acie TO others, you would eXc.am, as haze often
done, 70! the lamentahle of science that die.
tatos the abuse OF that noXous drug, calome in the
Southern States! Gentlemen, it is a dsrraceCu re.
proach 10 the profession of modlcuo il is quackprv
hornd, unwarranted, murderous quackerv. What
merit do gentlemen OF the South hatter nj. mseyos
they possess by being able To salyae patient Can
not the verast fool in ChIslend5m sll.yatc- give
calomeI! Bat will ask another question: Who is
II that can stop the career of mercury NJ will after
ne has taken the reIns in his own hands lie who.
LOT an arbitrary cause, 9ns the fate OF his naient
10 mercury, IS vile enemy t. the sick; and If he is
toeraoiv POPULAR will, IN successful season have
paved the way for the b sness ola life: for he has
enough 10 40 ever atterw ard to stop the mercurial
preach OF the constitution of his dapdafed gatents
ne mas thrown himself IN fearful proximity 10 death,
ana mas now TO fight him ut arms length as Ion. as
the patient MAINTAINS miserable existence"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

FALL FAsHIoss.-The ladies have put off "thoss
things which are behind" and now bury their Med
icean forms in the cumbrous foldShf heavy nantes,
comes through. A fashionable woman, rugged up in
her outdoor gear, looks as much like windmill, or
Dutch oven, as any thing else.-N y. aurora.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

GFThe Rev. ZENAs Bliss will deliver an
address on Temperance at the Court house
this evening, (Friday,) at half past six.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-11

at SO. attorneys and physicians TO be assessed
from i, to $50, aud land and buildings to be
appra sed separately where the land exceeds ten
acres, &c. which was made the order for to.
morrow morning, and 300 copies ordered to be
printed. The minority reported in favor of the
bill to repeal the listing law of last year, with
provisions for a revision OF the listing law next
year, and it was made the order for Monday af-
ternoon. The majority reported against this
bill.
The State Treasurer, by letter, informed the
House that he had not received bond, pursu-
ant to law, from tie Superintendent Of the State
Prison on the last year.
The Senate came in, and on motion of Mr.
Baker it was voted that the Secretary of State
offciate as clerk of the assembly at this and all
future meetings of The assembly.
COUNTY APPOINTMENTS
ESSEX COUNTY.
5 o%sn s R Mslson' Assistant, Justices,
Geo. w. Gates, Sheriff
VIM Rich, High Balllti
VIM. Haywood, Jr., States Attorney.
| Azarlah Webb, Jr., Judge of Probate.
| John Dodge, Issac Cummings, James Folansbee,
| Jail commissioners.
The joint assembly for county appointments
adjourned to p. m. Monday next.
STATE Prison Officers.
For superintendent, Senator Cuts nomna-
ted Milton Brown, Mr. Cove nominated Jeptha
Bradley, Mr. Ellis nominated Benoni Buck, and
Mr. Harris OF w. nominated Isaac w. Hubbard.
,,.. ....,a list Isl; I'd; 3d. 4,h 6Ih;
| Jcptha Bradley 1903 Ill l07 l0S LOT
| Bcnoni Buck II 81 36 81 CT
]. w. Hubbard
| Daniel Bowen
| Jesse Stedman
VIM. Brown
| O..