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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-06
From the Hartford Patriot and Eagle.
THE MADISONIAN.

The enemies of the Administration to cripple it
as much as possible have passed law, taking away
the discretionary power from the several Depart
ments in regard to the public printing, and obliging
them hereafter to offer it to the lowest bidder
This may be abstractly well enough, but the motive
in this case, was low and contemplate 1t reminds
US of exp rimens tried not thousand miles from
Hartford, to break down free press. And we trust
it will prove no more successful.
The friends of the Administration and its organ,
the Madisonian ought to exert themselves to sustain
this very able paper, and extend its circulation
much as possible 1t is eminently worthy of support
The friends of the Administration must be active in
the support Of truly patriotic Chief Magistrate,
trying may prevail. If faction were silenced, the
people would acknowledge the rare merits cluster
ing around democratic Administration, and spon-
taneously come up to its support.
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I#~The kNIcKERBocKER for May has been hand
ed to us by Mr.. Hampton, who is sole agent for the
District
1t would be superfuous for us to add any thing
more in commentator of work which has been
noticed often at our handsthat is as regards Its
general character 1t is undoubtedly one of the best
periodicals published in this country. The present
number is replete with useful and entertaining read
ing-and then there is so much Of it too Mr. II!
will furnish ii at his Agency from any date-price s.
year-where can be found also g Blackwood's Ma
gazine,' Bentley's Miscellany, Metropolitan Maya
zine--the four Quarterlies Dublin University Maya
zine American Eclectic, and many other valuable
works. We have not seen the Ladys Book, or Ora
hams NIagaz ne.
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CONGRESS-.
n. JOINER
Adjutant General

In the House, Oh Thursday. Mr.. Andrews, of
Ohio. introduced the Hon. Joshua r. Giddings,
recently Representative of that State,
who was qualified and took his seat
Mr.. Hopkins moved that the House adjourn,
in accordance with the order heretofore adopted;
but he waived the motion, that
message might be received by the House
from the Senate, stating they had passed the
Appropriation bill, with various amendments in
which the concurrence Of the House was re-
quested
Mr.. Fillmore said, that as the amendments
were important, it was obvious that they could
not be acted upon to-day; and on his motion
the bill and amendments were referred to the
Committee Of Ways and Means and ordered to
be printed.
Mr. Habersham, from the Committee On
Manufactures, made minority report in rela-
ton to the tariff.
Mr., Saltonslall gave notice that he would,
next week, at the earliest opportunity. call for
the consideration Of the subject.
The question was then taken on the motion
to adjourn, and it was disagreed to-yeas SIS,
nays rs.
Mr.. Bovine moved suspension Of the rules,
that the vote by which the House had agreed to
adjourn over to Moncay might be re considered.
Mr.. Young moved that the House adjourn,
but the motion did not preva-yeas As, nays
l0l.
The question now required on the motion 10
suspend the rules, when
Mr.. James moved that the House adjourn,
and the motion was disagreed to-yeas SO,
nays 90.
motion for call of the Housc was reject
ed I; and
The question on suspending the rules was de-
cided in the negative-yeas 6s, nays IS.
Mr. Adams ca led for the orders Of the day.
Mr. Everett moved that the House adjourn,
which motion prevailed-ayes IL, noes 5l-and
SO the House adjourned until Monday next.
In the Senate, M. Woodbury. submitted 4
resolution (Which lies over) that, until other
wise ordered, the daily hour of meeting shall be
eleven o'clock.
On the motion Of Mr. Mangum the Senate
then adjourned over to Monday next for the
reason alleged, that The Chamber wanted ''some
publication"
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REMOVALS.

When hostility against any man has become
| violent and inveterate, reasons for denounc-
| ing him will never be found wanting. =
| Nothing stimulates invention like hatred. =
Ever since the vetoes, the President has been
running The gauntlet of slander-every day fur
nishing new evidences Of the creative powers
of the malignity which his enemies take no
pains to conceal The most ridiculous OF all
the attacks made upon him, is the charge Of
acting in contravention to his professions in his
removals from Office Of persons who are said to
have suffered prescription merely because they
are opponents in sentiment OF the measures oil
his Administration. A sweep, it is declared
has been made from the Custom House IN PHI
ladelphia, of every man who is not an avowed
friend of President Tyler
Before we come TO the conclusion OF con-
demning the President of acting inconsistency
with his profession. let an inquiry be made into
the facts. Extend to him the privilege-or
rather, the right-enjoyed by every man who
is accused. The People form an equitable tri-
bunal, and will not condemn without giving a
hearing.
What are the facts? A certain number Of
persons holding Office in Philadelphia have been
sulnmarly dismissed Such is the statement
in some Of the papers. They have been dismissed
(they say not for any delinquency--not for IN
competence-not for maversaton in office-not
Tor active interference in eectons-not, in fine,
for any justiiable cause-but because they are
known or supposed 10 be unfrlendly to the Ad-
ministration Of John Tyler. Some of the papers
which state the fact Of the dismission, assign
also the motive, which we have mentioned.
We feel bound to believe their statement of
the fact-but we are at liberty to doubt their un-
errancy in conjeclurng the motive. The Presi-
dent. we presume, has not made known yet to
the public, or whispered in the ear of the edi-
tors Of these papers, the motives by which he
was influenced. The mere fact Of the dismiss
ais proves no inconsistency between the con-
duct and the professions of the President Till
we have better authority than any we have yet
seen, we will not believe that the President has
acted from unworthy motives, or that his prac-
tice clashes with his professions.
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HEAD-QUARrERs OF THE ARMY,
ApJUTANr GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, .1pril 26, l642.

GENERAL ORDERs,
No. "a
despatch has been received AT the Department of
War from the Minister Of the United States at Paris
announcing the death of Brevet Brgadier General
FENwIcK of the Army, at Marseilles March 10, 1872
The deceased entered upon the profession of arms
in early youth, and devoted his country in that ca
reer, his best energies for more than forty years.
Distinguished in professional attainments as well as
for the virtues and manners of an accomplished gen.
tleman, it was his glory to have borne on his manly
visage, for nearly thirty years. the striking evidences
of valor, received whilst fighting in the of his
country.
In announcing the death of this honored veteran TO
the Army, the General-in-chef requests the officers
Of his late regiment Qhe 4th Artillery to the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days; and it is
directed that, commencing at one O'Clock P. M. on
the day next succeeding the receipt of this order,
minute guns, according to the rank of the deceased,
will be fired at each of the posts occupied by his
late regiment, and the National flag Of those posts
will be displayed at half staff from sunrise to sunset the
same day.
BY command of Major General Scott
r. JONES,
.adjutant General
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" FUNNY.n

There is a little hard money" knock you
on-the head, Bentonan paper in Portsmouth,
Va, called the Commercial Chronicle" which
is kicking up devil ola dust Of indignant patri-
otism, at phantasy of its own creation. 1t
supposes that the Presto mt Of the United States
has ordered troops TO Rhode Island and there
fore raves like Bedlamite. How "cut" the editor
must feel when he comes to find that the fact
he stItes as not true. Good sir, observe Davy
Crockett's maxim hereafter g BE sure that YOU
are right, andthen go ahead"
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From tho Trenton IN. J.) STATE Gazette.
CONGRESS AND THE NEWSPAPER PRESS


The New York American makes these remarks, on
the recent threat of Mr. Bolts to move for the expu
sion of certain reporter he censured the
duct of Congress with freedom. The justice of the
remarks and of the comparison Instituted between
members of Congress and editors will not be denied
by many.
Mr.. Bolts menaces reporter on the floor with eI-
pul ion because he describes men and things as he
sees them and Mr.. B. seems TO treat the admission of
reporters al all as a matter OF courtesy
This preposteious idea is borrowed, we presume,
from the British House of Commons, where TO this
day it is believe technically breach Of privilege
to report any speech. But in this country, il is by
right, and not by courtesy that the public may both
hear and report the speeches of legisa,ors-a right
only to be abridged Ivy the physical impossbility of
accommodating more than a limited number within
the legislative hall. As to the tone in which report
ers correspondence conductors of newspapers are
somewhat spoken of in Congress- we know nothing
more fitted to excite contempt. As body, the per-
sons connected with the public press-venal and
worthless portions Of that press are-may compare
advantageously in all respects Of character ntelli-
gence, aualnmen,s and patriotism, win members OF
Congress. Indeed we rather think The comparison
derogatory, upon the whole TO the Press; for It's
humblest duties could scarcely be fulfilled by some Of
those who yet end their way the House Of Repre-.
sentetves,
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,,oe on Post Offices and Post Roads, Ito which COM
nii,tee / was informed, the nomination OF Mr.
~hurcb a, Postmaster at st. Louis had been refer
red letter requesting, in behalf OF that COMMITTEE
hal would send the papers on hle, recommending
Mr. Churchill for said appointment. In accordanee
With the practice in similar cases, sent 10 mr' We
Roberts all the papers among them the originals o.
M letters published) desired by his note as WIN a
near by my reply of that day, copy OF when =
marked No l. did this under the opinion una, vas
noi improper to furnish such information whenu e-
.ired by a Committee of the Senate, and more csPo-
cally when II was believed by me that sueh papers
ere protected by the salutary rules prescribed 'e
senate, in reference to all papers comh,''ee 70 ~,
relating to Executive nominations. ihat mieht oe
lille more satisfactorily to comply with your request,
and ascertain whether copies oil these letters had
been taken with the sanction Of the Commttee or the
senate / addressed 10 Senator McRoberts, letter,
:, cow Of which marked No, 2, is herewith sent to
mich received his answer, copy OF which, No s,
" also sent From this correspondence, it will APP
near that the letters in question were delivered by
Mr McRoberts to Col Benton, Senator from the
State of Missouri and afterwards returned by him to
the Committee.
was gratfed to learn by the letter of MIR McRo-
brs that copies Of these letters had not been given
or taken with his knowledge consent or that the
Committee.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
G.. A. WICkLlFFE.
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From he Harrisburg Mtelhgencer

are regarded Ivy the now in power disposition
to cherish the whole Union, and tfampe upon part
Of IT, is manifested and whatever bitter partsans,
welded particular men schemes may think OF
friends to be those who are anxious 10 adolt measures
for their relief We trust that all who have unthlnk-
ingly taken up the tomahawk against The President,
will suspend their blows for time and show him
fair play"
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TIE ELECTION

As was anticipated by many, the division in the
Wing ranks of this county, has resulted in the el,c-
tson OF Democrat -Lewisbarg Ta) Wig.
How often has the Richmond Wing asserted
that there were no "Tyler men" in Virginia.
Caldwell the member elect, however, is a good
Jeffersonian Republican.
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THE GENERAL ORDERS.

Who does not see the operation of the scheme
formed by the ultras, to break down the Madi-
sonan, in the Congressional proceedings in the
New York Custom-house affair While the
President is assaed, few more thousands are
thrown into the Intelligencer's purse Who pays
Tor this printing, and what will it be worth when
done
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uTRemember Braham's concert tonight al
the Assembly rooms 1t will be WORTHY Of the
patronage OF the community. Byron speaks of
him in such manner as TO rouse curiosity and
his merits will crafty it.
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We acknowledge the receipt of the first num-
Der Of the Evening Journal" printed in Phil
adephia, an able observation-disclosures two
cents Success to it,
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,
RICHARD BIDDLE BUTLER has been appointed Mill
tay Storekeeper at the Allegany Arsenal near Pitts
burg Pennsylvania, in place Of his father James M
Butler, deceased.
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The Mobile Advertiser cries out in triumph.
The OLD NORTH STATE FOREVER p We
predict that its triumphant cry will cease after
The first State election
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The Delaware State Journal begs US = for
God sake" to spare Mr.. Clay. Will he cease
his abuse in his letters2
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The Morristown Free Press SAYS

The U. s. Gazette appears to relish fling at anti
masonry with peculiar zestbut that which refers to
Its destructive influence the antiJackson party is
made at the expense of truth
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Here are both the letters. The passage in
italics is the only part read to the House by MIR.
dent wished to withhold the report, and letthose
who standing on the floor Of Congress, and who
unmlndful of the character due to their position,
have thus wantony sandered the Executive,
hide their diminished heads, if they can, from
the scornful gaze OF the People. Mr.. Poindex,
ters letter shows that The President was urging
the Commission to report the result of their in
vestigaton. The President uses almost the
language of entrsaty TO have the report sent in
He as Mr.. Poindexter lestfes, is anxious to
take the report to his chamber and TO devote his
midnight hours 10 its perusal, being occupied
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WASHINGTON February 8, 1912.
My DEAR SIR have had the honor to receive
your communication of the 9Th instant, in reply to
mine of the 9Th instant Your regret at the failure of
my effort to obtain an interview with you immediate
~ after my return from New York cannot be greater
than my own. | could have explained to you more
fully the causes which have interviewed to delay the
completion OF my report in personal interview than
in hasy correspondence. You do not speak of such
an interview matter desired by you at this time
and your silence on that subject leaves me to infer
that your do not consider it necessary on your own
part but If am mistaken in this inference, should
be most happy to be corrected. You are pleased to
express the anticipation of 81 much pleasure and in
| formation in perusing my report when it shall be
printed" but your time is continually occupied
during the day. that you suggest the idea of taking it
with you in your chamber at night. hope you may
not be disappointed in the estimate you place the
value of this document it will cover the whole
ground OF our examinations into the frauds and NAL
practices which have prevailed, and do still prevail,
at the New York Custom-House and which, in my
| judgment, ought to be reformed But cannot flat
ter myself that the benefits resulting from these la
bors will correspond with the hopes which enter
| tanned in the commencement Causes have sprung up
well calculated to dampen my expectations when
undertook the arduous and delicate duties of inyest
eating the official conduct of the officers of the Gus
toms at the port of New York but whatever can be
done to bring these matters fairly before the Govern
ment and People of this country shall be fearlessl,
and faithfully attempted in closing my connexioI
with the Commission which you instituted for thu
purpose These causes | would greatly prefer ex
planning to you privately, rather than be compelled t.
bring them before the public gaze. The alternative
is under your control, and will be conformed to you
| wishes, when made known.
You inform that Congress are in notion an
hare beentor some time in relation to your (my) in
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-10-20
MACHHN ERY.

The subscriber is constantly manufactur- ing at his machine shop, Burgess & Bald wins Patent Premium CIOrer MGchine.- This Machine has been before the public long enough for them to judge of it's merits. It has received two premiums from the Anne, rican Institute, and one from the Litchfleld County Agricultural Society. These ma chimes are built of the most durable and sub- staptial materials, and are perfect in their operation. They are considered the most perfect machines in the world for huliing and cleaning Clover Seed. A great many of them are in use to the entire satisfaction of the owners and the public.
 Also, Rotary ShingIe Mils-Ihreshing MG- chimes for all kinds of grain, the most appro- we'd now in use-Horse PO,oers of different kinds-Dog PO,cer Churns, very conven. tent article for farmers. They can be used with dogs or sheep. ',
 Farmers are particularly invited to call and look at a machine for sowing Plaster with horses. This machine is very simple in it's construction, and perfect in it's opera ton. It will SOW from half a bushel to five bushel per acre, as the driver may wish, and is capable of sowing three or four tons per day, The only labor necessary is a boy to ride in the wagon to drive the horses and fill up the hopper when empty.
 All kinds of Machinery built and repaired ai short notice, and in the best manner, with prices to correspond with the times.
 gT Turning La'hes, Saw ArboEs. Screw Plates, &c. &c., for sale. II. BALDWIN:
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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-10-20
For Sale by A. IF. IF. Camp, Russian Oil of Bark,

Compounded ,0ith he Extract of Tan,
 For Renouating old i. Preserving new Leather. VNHIS highly approved article and valua-
 Il be discovery is now submitted to the public on its own merits. It stands unrival- led for it's renovating and preserving quail. ties for all kinds of Leather. This article js not only the best and cheapest, but is high. ly approved for restoring the color and strength of barouche and carriage tops, har- nesses, &c., for its softening. blacking, pol ishing, preserving and strengthening quail ties, having received testimonials from a large number of professional gentlemen who have used it also from stable. keepers, tan- ners, boot and shoe, carriage and harness manufacturers, of it's great utility. and its wonderful effect in restoring old leather. and is more than 90 per cent. cheaper than any other article ever offered to the public. It leaves the surface of the leather in very smooth state, and dust cannot stick to if, nor water have any effect upon 1t when the leather is we'll filled, and prevents boots and shoes and leather of all kinds from harden ing. cracking, shrinking, blstering. or moul- ding after being wet. or dried by heat. This article stands unrivalled for hlackiAg -s..s crimping boots withass ,.ase aid of waier.- When used sss,sTdlng to directions nothing can be E0g5ed oir 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-10-20
ELECTIONS.
NEW JERSEY ALL RIGHT!

We had blue time yesterday morning when the news came ln from Jersey with tidngs that Middle sex County had been most unexpectedly lost, lowing Q an abOmnable Sheriff quarrel among the Whigs , that Morris tad gone against us, and that one Loco had been elected even in old Essex! by split on our side and ruse the other. The LOcos had all the news to our none, and the way they reioiced over it was a caution. Their bulletins blazed with returns, while we had to pick up what crumbs of consolation we might from Hudson, Passaic (bess her ? and Mercer But the midday train put the boot on the right leg and the smiles on the Whig faces.
 The Philadelphia train came in with advices that Burlington had gone Whig ever, in spite of trou- ble about our Councilman which reduced us conside- rably; while Gloucester, last year divided, had gone Whig by 300, and Salem, last year Loco, was alsO Whig by l5O. Our friends had claimed but 100 in the former and 50 ia the latter. Cape May was Whig of course.
 Bnt Morris, which had been claimed most conf dently by the Locos at Morrislown all night, and so all over the and this city, astonshed all by coming right side up after a electing the entire Whg ticket, with possibly the exception of one As sembyman. The Locos had heard over night of eve- " town but Jefferson, leaving l30 ahead and as they had l29 in Jefferson last year, they thought it was safe thing. But they were mistaken just enough to floor them, Jefferson gave them but los, and this demolished them.
 The Council consists of Is and the House of 5S Members, of which the Whigs have the following:
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-10-20
NOTICE

ITS hereby given to all persons who are lia. 1 ble to pay State Tax of one cent on the dollar, in the town of Litchfeld-also the Town Tax of five cents on the dollar, in the first Ecclesiastical Society, and South Farms Society of Litchfield-on the list of lS4l, that will meet them at the following pIa- ces, to receive the same, (viz ) at Wm. .Odell's Hotel, on Monday the 7lh day of November next, from 9 o'clock A. M., until o'clock F. M; at Garnsey & Merwin's store. in North field Society, on Tuesday the Sth day of No vember next, from 9 o'clock A. M: until o. clock P. M. at Simeon Smiths Hotel South Farms Society on Wednesday the 9th day of November next, from o'clock A: M:. until o'clock P. M.; at Osander Bishops Hotel at Bantam Falls. Thursday the 10th day Of November next, from 9 o'clock A. M., until 5 o'clock P. M. and at Fred'k D. Peck's Hotel, in Milton Soc, on Friday the 1lth of Nov. next, from 9 o'clock A. M. until o'- clock P. M.
 All persons neglecting this notice, may expect to pay lawful fees.
 Litchfield. Oct, '. lS42. 20