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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
FOR THE IVADISoNIAN.


Mr.. EprroR: As one of the large and gratifed
assembly who listened to the lecture Of MIR. Thomas,
last night, on the character and genius of Shaks-
peare, feel public acknowledgment of the fact to
be the best payment of the debt | owe him for an
hours unmitigated pleasure The lecture of Mr..
Thomas discursiye sparkling, and, throughout,
well calculated to fix attention. He felt his subject,
and presented it TO his audience with all the full force
of that feeling, clothed in graceful and, oftenmes,
an eloquent costume of phrase and figure was for
chilly impressed by the ease and copiousness of his
dicton, the fluent beauty with which he discharged
his thoughts the variety and extent of his resources
and the extraordinary grasp Of his memory-qua-
ties the combination of which cannot fail to build
him up one Of the most popular lecturers of the
age. He did not attempt any erudte and abstruse
criticism on the style and language of the immortal
dramatist, which would have been obviously unfit
for the occasion, but confined himself to graphic de-
scriptions appropriate illustrations, and series Of
ingenious comparisons of his mind and IFS immortal
progeny with the efforts of Scott, Milton Ben JON
son, Farquhar, Otway, Massinger, Cowley, Pope,
Dryden, and all the other brilliant summarizes in the
system of letters. His aim not so much to pro-
pound critical dogmas to furnish to every nearer
materials Of his own reflection and udgment--not so
much to conclude thought, as to supply it with means
to work out its conclusions. The hisrionc
power OF the lecturer took me by surprise. Study
and practice would have made him transcerdant
orator. The knowledge of effect would have given
him powerful influence audience, and his
attachment to nature, which was conspicuous in the
whole Of his lecture and the various illustrations
which he introduced, would have sufficiently regua-
ted and chastened the impetuosity of his genius.
But regard the path which he has selected in
which he can more usefully and honorably disburse
the opulence of his mind, insructing and improving
the taste of those of his fellow citizens who have no
inclination for the generally fathess and exaggerated
representations of the stage. His lectures never
fail to attract crowded audiences.
OMICRON.
DECEMBER 81
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
From the Baltimore .1nie,ican

With the recurrence of the winter season and the
change of the mails to the winter arrangement there
are, as usual complaints made against the General
Post Office Department for curang the mail faciIi-
ties afforded by the passage of two trains daily
the principal rail roads along the sea-board Those
who make these complaints seem TO forget that in
the winter season the railroads liable to be i'm
peded by SHOWS, and that railroad travelling at night
Immediately after fall of snow is very generally i'm
practicable. Again, in the winter the num-
Der of passengers so much reduced that frequently
they do not fill one train day, and second trai
therefore, can only be run at dead loss None of
the railroad companies, we presume, rich enough
to run a second train, daily, without passengers, or
without saving compensation for cary ing the mail
and as the Post Office Department is both unable and
unwilling TO encounter this extra charge it is plainly
evident that the winter arrangement of the mails Is
The result of circumstances which cannot be con-
iroled.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
DECEMBER 81
From The Chambersburg Time,
OMICRON

INFRACTIONS OF THE POST OFFICE LAWS.
The Postmaster General in his satisfactory report,
remarks &c Upon most of the railroads in the United
States over which the mail is transported at an inn
mense expense, there to be found individuals
gagged in the transportation of mail matter, in violation
of the laws Of the land laws which prohibit the Of
fence, but do not punish it by adequate sanctions"
The practice of transporting bundles of papers,
magazines, SC. on railroads baggage prevails
to alarming extent 1t is stated upon good autho-
rity, and we have made inquiry of the Postmaster, at
this place, and ascertaned TO our satisfaction, that
even letters" are carried privately over the railroad
between this and Philadelphia and deposited at a
"penny agency" here for trifng consideration
/ he immense number of magazines and newspapers
formerly received at the Chambersburg Post Office,
are nearly all discontinued as they are brought
from Philadelphia and New York as baggage and
delivered TO "agent" who supplies his subscri-
bers free of postage, that there heavy loss
tanned by the Department in consequence of this
breach of its laws. The future decrease Of revenue
in the Post Offices, it something is not done by the
Postmaster General soon, will certainly become
NOUS
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
From HE Msadsriiie (PaJ Democratic Republican
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

We lay before our readers to-day, the Message o!
John Tyler. Having given it cursory perusal, we
are disposed TO be pleased with in the main. Ii is
digniied in its tone, mostly able in argument, and
shows on the part # the Executive desire to for
ward the passage of such measures will, in his
opinion be beneficial to the country. The President
does honor to his head and heart by recommending
the reimbursement to General Jackson Of the $1,000
fine paid by the old hero for declaring martial law
at New Oreans.-There is but one feeling on this
subject and there few men of either party, who
would willingly suffer the venerable patriot to go
down to his grave with the stigma, which that acl
would stamp upon his character. Our readers will
peruse the Message, and form their own opinion of
IFS merits.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
From The PHILADELPHIA Mercury.

Mn. CUsnNe's speech on the Appropriation bill
was one of the cearest ablest and most comprehen-
sive expositons of the subject treated on have
yet read from that distinguished statesman. Friends
and foes unite in its praise, and give Mr. Gushing
dit for two most essential qualifications in public
speaker-or, as we should say in the case of Mr..
Cushing ReGoner, viz: thorough knorrledge Of the
subject matter, and great skill in handling it.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
EULoGY ON THOMAS JEFFERSON.

We copy to-day, the Eulogy on the great Re
publican Father, pronounced by John Tyler, al
Richmond, Virginia, on the 18th of July, 1870
The luslrious Jefferson, as is remembered by
every one, died on the 4lh of July. The Eulosy
was delivered seven days after, thus imbodylng
and preserving the thrilling emotions that ac'ua-
ted the breasts OF all true Republicans at that
day, After reading this thrilling production,
will any Democrat believe with the Globe and
Mr.. Benton, that President Tyler is a British
Federalisl fp
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The following paragraph relates to subject o.
great moment to the country, and seems to call fol
the early attention Of Congress:

The following paragraph relates to subject of
great moment to the country and seems to call for
the early attention Of Congress:
LIVE OAK-There are now several contractors for
Live Oak and other timber who intend to bring out
men to Florida, obtain for them permits to locate
lands as settlers in order that they may cut the tim
Der and the contractors carry il of, thereby fleeing
Uncle Sam of some millions Of dollars. At least so
says the Flordian.-.N 0. Courier.
The above item, from the )ntelligencer, re-
frrs to a matter which seems TO require the inn
mediate attention of Congress. 1t is well
known at the Navy Department, and by all
who are familiar with the subject, that extern
sive depredalions upon the live oak and other
timber belonging to the Government in East,
Middle and West Florida, have been carried
on for long time, and are continued at the
present time to an extent which threatens a loss,
of this valuable property, which cannot hereaf-
ter be remedied by any amount Of expenditure.
The above paragraph only suggests another
mode of carving on Interpretations, but i, Is
hoped that its pubcationw call the attention OF
Congress to the necessity OF eady and prompt
action upon this subject
A bill was reported at late period Of tbs
last session empowering the Secretary of ths
NAVY TO use efficient means for checking this
evil, but unfortunately, the bill did not receive
the action of either branch of Congress.
A small expenditure, in the way of proven
ton, at the present time, will save millions lr
the Government.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
REMOVAL OF LAND OFFICE.

NOR the better accommodation of the settlers 10
l. those townships in the Territory Of Iowa, tIr
public sale Of which is directed by the Executive pto
clamation of twentyseventh September last 20 take
place at the land office at DUBUQUE, in said Terrific
ry, on the 10th of February and 9th of March mex
is hereby declared that the public sales aforeld
will be held at the town Of MARION, in the county
of Linn in said Territory, at the respective time
aforesaid, to which place the land office will for hlt
purpo.e be temporarily removed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington
this TWEEN y-frst day of December, A. ID. 1912
BY the President:
J. TYLER
Tho. H. BLAKE,
Commissioner oftbe General Land Office.
Dec. 22-lawGw
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
THE Bolts CORRESPONDENCE.

We see by the Patriot that MIR. Bolts has
been corresponding with some OF the coons IN
Cecil county. Md. MIR, Bolts enumera,es a
great many extraordinary things seen by him
last session. We would ask Mr. Bolts II he is
not sometimes in the habit of seeing double ?
What he says he saw in the Madisonan, we
are sure aobody else ever saw. Why not try
another ..privlleged question Z"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
NEW MUSIC.

TUST received the following pieces of New Mu
j sic, at the old established store two doors east o
10Th street, Pennsylvania Avenue.
w. FISCHER.
Amid this green wood smiling, 10y Thalberg.
oh my heart is sad for Araby, by G. +. Horn.
Highland Nora, by c. T.. Horn.
Sweet sixteen, by do.
Come, come away, by w. +. Hickson.
"Beriin WOOL" as sung with great applause 10y G.
II. Williams, music 10y JOHN Parry
The celebrated Woronzow Waltzes, by tabnzky.
dec %
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23

A UCTION - SPLENDID ANIMALS and
n other richly illustrated orks for Christians ani
New Year Presen 5. On Saturday evening, Decem
Der "a will commence the sale Of } extensive M
voice OF BOOKS, which are worthy of public alcn
uoni the greater part of them being London works 90
recent importation, and will bear comparison VIII
any ever offered in this market. Among them aIe
the following Annals
Forget Me Not, ] beautiful illusua,ions Friend
ships Offering, 10 plates; Heoths Picturesque a..
nual p highly finished engravings Cabinet of No"
defn Arts "a fine line cngrayngs Juvenile ScIap
Book, l6 plates 1 he Shakespeare Gallery, contalnin5
the principal female characters in The plays oil 'I'
great poet 40 plates; Book of the BouduI,, con'ap
ing portraits OF the British Mobility; Hcath's Dia"'
ing-room PoufolIo, cngravings; Legends OF Nen''1
with splendid illustrations Character and Costu"'.
in Turkey and Italy other valuable works L''
hours of eminent Christians; Wear of Wekeh'I" p
Life Of Napol, on and great variety &c other "ofA
which cannot be enumerated in an Advertisement
Catalogues will be ready on Saturday morning
Sale 10 commence at o'clock
w NJ MORRISOH,
dec 22-FSSat Aucuonett
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23

The recommendation of President Tyler to remit
the fine against Gen. Jackson has stirred up the
wrath of the Secretary Of the Hartford Convention.
Dwight always feels particularly uneasy about the
region of his cravat, whenever the name of the
old patriot is mentioned; as he once expressed his
regret that he could not have been in Hartford at the
time of that reasonable assemblage. In that event.
the name of Dwight, perhaps would have attained
to the notoriety of Arbuthnot and Ambrster,--.Nec
Haren Register.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
The following remarkable " chapter Of occdcnt
is related in the New Orleans Bulletin:

The following remarkable e" chapter Of occiJcnt
is related in the New Orleans Bulletin:
The late collision between the steamboat Mssour,
and Sam Dale, appears to be the conclusion of a 81
res of accidents of curious character and the peru
nacity with which sort Of fate seems TO have assert
ed its power is remarkable The former steamboat
Missouri, upon the hull of which the present boat is
built, was burned at st. Louis This boat broke her
shaft on her frsttrip down-then comes the collision
by which several of her I" Butts were started The
Sam Dale was owned by gentleman of New Albany
and this is the second boat he has yany attempted t.
get into the Alabama river. On board the Dale was
passenger who had been on three other boats be
sides, all four having sunk before he reached this city
Ii may be questioned whether he ever would have
reached New Orleans, for the fortunate Fact that
he stepped on board the Bogue Houma, and had only
forty miles to go. We expect every day, either 70
hear that he has been robbed, that out OF the mds
OF the cold, case of iioo teue viii start up, en-
pessly for The purpose of carrying him off. We hope
however, that his troubles are now over for while
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23

IL is obvious enough, from the silence of the whig
journals that the mad effort of MIR Bolts to bring the
Secretary OF War to the bar of the house, for the
presumption OF writing political letter during the
late election m this state, nearly decided fail
ure as the effort of the same pugnaciois coon leader
to "head Capt Tyler"-.3lbay Argus.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
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HON. GEORGE III. PROFIT

The numerous friends and admirers of this gentle
man in Philadelphia, will be gratified to learn that
he has arrived at Washington and taken his seat in
the House. Congress does not contain more zeal
and devoted advocate of the best interests of the
country, has the administration of President Ty-
Ter more sincere or efficient supporter.-Pha Mer-
curp.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

BIZ and .csM me adrics and consent Of The Ssnass
WM. S. ALLEN, to be Register of the Land Oihce
for the District of Lands subject to sale at ST. LOUIS
in the State of Missouri vice n r. Taylor, resigned
Norr.--Ths appointment has been re-published IN
consequence Of error in the first announcement IN
stating that Mr.. Taylor was removed.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23

We observed the line in the Richmond En-
quirer stating that the Madisonan was not r.
ceived. The error occurred in our Office, in
transferring the lis, Of subscribers and ex-
changes to "new set of books II was en-
tered "Courier," instead Of "Enquirer," A file
has been sent on,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-23

IN THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
RE uNirY--IN NON ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARIrY.--.4ugusfti
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11
DIED,

In Dummerston, Oct. H. Mrs Laura Knight
wife Of Mr. Job Knight, aged IS.
In Wilmington, Oct. "a in a fit of apoplexy, Mrs
Dolly Allis, wife of Mr. Elijah Allis, aged 63.
In Greenfield, Oct. %, Hooker Leav,t, ESQ
Register of Deeds, aged So, the youngest and last
of Y children of the Rev jonathan Leayitt, late
OF Heath.
In Uxbridge, Oct 10, Mr.. Caleb Rist, aged 72.
In Keene, on the 9th ult. Mr. Phinehas Fiske
aged 81.
In Westmoreland, Oct %, Mr. Luther Britton
aged 60.
In Rindge, Sept. 2, Trzah Elizabeth, aged IG
and Oct 10, Mary X, aged 10, daughters of Rev
A. w, Burnham.
In Lyndon, Gen Isaac Fletcher, aged 81.
In tLeyden, Oct. 10, Emma Victorne, daughter
of Marquis and Cynthia Frizzle, aged 10 months,
In Montague, on the 2Sth ult Mrs Sophia, wife
of MIR Henry Burnham, aged 40.
In Montague, I'd inst Mrs Miranda Burdwell,
wife of Mr. Elijah Bardwell, aged 80
In Keene, Oct. 20, Maj. Alva Walker, keeper Of
the Cheshire House, aged AZ. ~
In Middebury, Oct LIST, after short illness,
Silas II. Chafiin, n member of the Sophomore
Class in Middebury College, aged 10.
On the 18th ult near Pekin, Tazewel County,
Illinois, Mr. George lloltoh. aged about SO, formerly
from Vermont, bat for several years resident Of
ST. Louis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11
ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA

The steamboat Caledonia, Capt. Lott, ar
rived at Boston at 9 A. M. OH Wednesday,
in little short Of fourteen days from Liver
pool, bringing Liverpool papers to Oct 10,
and to Oct Ia.
The subject of the Treaty lately conclud-
cd at Washington between Great Britain and
the United States, is freely discussed in the
English papers by some it is condemned,
and by others il is approved. No informa-
ton of its having been ratified by the En-
glish government is contained in the English
papers but we understand, says the Boston
Mercantile Journal, that intelligence has
been received i'll this city from an undoubt-
ed source, that the 4 r EATY w A S
II AFFIXED on the l4th ult. aud that
Mr.. Derrick was to leave Great Britain on
the Odd ult. in the Great Western, with the
necessary documents for the Government.
Mr.. Feathers;onhaugh, one of tire Com
missioners who explored the Northeastern
Boundary on the part of Grea, Britain, in
1910, undertook in an after dinner speech at
Plymouth, on last week, to defend the treaty
lately concluded between England and the
United States. lie expressed it, as his opin-
ion that the settlement that had been made
was the best for both parties that could be
made. He strongly condemned the attacks
made upon the terms Of the Treaty by the
English press.
Accounts from Algiers of the 25th of Sep
TENDER mention another unexpected check
to the French arms Gen. Changarnier,
with force of 2, 500, invaded the territory
Of tribes on the Western frontier of Gran, as
yet unvisted by the French. The natives
met them bravely and engaged them two
whole days in an uninterrupted series of
combat
The American Tariff and the Ashburton
Treaty continue to be prominent subjects of
discussion in the Paris Journals.
The French frigate Creole, which was
sent TO Tripoli to demand satisfaction for an
insult received by French officer returned
without eliecting the purpose
Winners News Letter says, during the
last ten days the utmost excitement and
alarm has prevailed in consequence of the
abscondng Of Mr.. Edmund Bnrdekin, late
manager of the Manchester Bank. Various
and conflicting statements have been freely
circulated as to the probable amount which
he has carried away, but as yet no accurate
idea can be formed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11

Doris Capet-Bdg.-The Providence
Journal says that letters Of no little public
interest, relating to the affairs of Rhode ISL
and, were found in the carpet bag of Dorr,
left behind him in his hasty flight after the
battle of Chepachet They are from U. S.
Senators and others, and deyelope schemes
Of deliberate knavery which were plotted for
the express purpose of involving the State
in the troubles which have overtaken her
The Journal says
But these letters, we are told, are of little
Importance compared with one from Dutee
J. Pearce TO Thomas w. Dorr, detailing, in
some degree, the designs Of the leaders in
the adoption of the peoples Constitution, !"
and which shOws that they relied upon fraud
for its adoption. This letter contains a
proposition to get four hundred illegal Uotes
an the torn of Newport alone; votes illegal,
even according to their own made of voting,
which one would suppose of itself opened
the door wide enough for fraud The same
letter further recommends that the DoteS of
nnnafuaiized foreigners be received. and
that the ballots be printed in such way as
to dodge the question of naturalization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11
brighton MARKET. Nor. 7

AT market 400 Cattle, about 5000 OF which were
Beet, and 1900 Stores, 6OO0 Sheep, and 100 Swine
A large number of market Cattle unsold
PRlCES-Beef Catue-Formcr prices were not
sustained aud we reduce our quotations. A yoke
or two nf extra at 70 First quality 81 4 %
second quality 80 Is 3 IS; third quality SO So
Barrelling Cattle-Mess 25; No. l, 2 so.
Stores-Two year old at Z Si2; three year old
$l4 20
Shcep-Dull Lots were sold from SOC 10 20
Wethers from IS TO 9 10.
Swine-Lots 10 pcddle 3 TO &c for Sows, and
a lac for Barrows lot of old Barrows &
l-4c AT retail &c for Sows, and &c for Barrows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11
.l>NasNNsNyNAN.,s,,

GREAT IiBHpaAaIr = D.-.- C.,sr-At
lending business meeting last evening al the 81.
BILE House, we learned the pleasing fact that the
Congregation Of the First Presbyterian Church. un-
der the charge of the Rev. Dr. Phillips, sent ycster
day TO the treasurer of the American Bible Society
lccted in that Church after sermon from their es.
teemed pastor Wall street Church has always
done well, but in this instance they have exceeded
all former contributions. We know il was sea
sonable relief TO the treasurer.-[N. Y. Cour. *
Inquircr1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11

The Learned Pig, which has been exhibiting at
Dickenson's Hall, goes ahead OF all the swinsh or
cattle race of beings yet found by fact or fancy
given lie will do every thing but sing. II any
one doubts the intelligence of the animal they will
become satisfied by calling and seeing for ihen,-
selves; and see dumb animal better educated than
many children of our village. He will be exhibited
here again on the 2lst inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11

Advertising No man. be his line of bust
ness what it will, can prosper in these times
without advertising This is an advertising
age-it is an advertising country-nothing
can be done without advertising We have
seen two shops, side by side, one crowded
with customers, the other vacant and desert
ed. What made the difference? One adj
vertised, the other did not. We have seen
two artists equally skillfuI, one going it on
the food tide of fortune, the other lying neg
lectcd on the flats, forlorn and discouraged
The reason is obvious One had enterprise
and liberalty enough to make himself
known, the other had not. We know not
less than dozen examples of persons who
have increased their business hundred per
cent. within few weeks by advertsipg,-
Hence, we are not only prosperous ourselves,
but the means Of comforting prosperity on
others, Strange that any one will neglect
such glorious opportuniiy,-PhM Ex,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11
MARRIED.

In Vernon, on the 9TH inst, by Rev Addison
Brown, Mr. George IL. Clark Of this village, 10 Miss
Sarah Hubbard, Of Vernon.
AT the Stage House in this village, on the sth
inst by Rev G. Walker, Mr. Silas Gates to Miss
Mary Smith, both of Fitchburg, Mass.
In Wilmington, Oct 80, Mr. Erastus White OF
Heath, to Miss Sarah s. Copeland of Dover.
In Gill, Sept 20, MIR Albert Peck of Shelburne,
70 Miss Nancy c. Darling of Gill.