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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the Ger1ndnto,on Telegraph.
Mo hIrN1CIl
The present.

The irigate Raritan was not launched last Wednes-
day, as it had been ordered by the Board Of Navy
Commissioners and announced by the omnandant
Of the yard. The cause of it, was the defeat of the
bill in the House of Representatives making appro-
priaons for the Mayor more properly the reduc
ton of the amount recommended and necessary for
the support of this department, to such extent
forbid the fitting out of the vessels about to be
launched. The order cvuntermanding the launch,
reached Philadelphia, after ~ o'clock on Tuesday
night and notice of the fact given early the
SUNG morning; but il was either generally unbe-
lleved unseen, for vast concourse OF people as
sembed at the yard to witness the expected scene,
who it is said could hardly be persuaded into be-
lief of their disappointment
The same messenger hastcned on to New York, to
countermand the launching of the Savannah, at that
port, which was to take place on the same day. but at
about 9 o'clock in the morning. He too late,
however and the Savannah now floats upon her ma
tive element"
The Cumberland was launched at the same time at
Boston as also the St Lawrence at Norfolk, I'M
less the orders from the Department reached there
in season,
The conduct of Congress in regard to The Navy
appropriations, is highly censurable, and no doubt
,riH be censuTed from end of the Union to the
other. The Navy is the pet of the country. All
parties in every quarter, desire to it growing
with our growth, and Strengthening with our
strength; /" while not a word of complaint is ever
heard against any calculated to bring about
his desirable contamination, The present Admins
raton, understanding the real Importance Of this
of our defence, and desiring also to meet the unani
nous wishes Of the people, have made praiseworihy
efforts to renovatc and strengthen the Navy, and to
make it indeed worthy of our great Republic. For
this, universal credit bestowed But now the
hands of the Administration tied ; they are
hwarted in their fond expectations, by the contempt
bic conduct of Congress, if we may express our
self in refusing vote money for the actual require
mens of the Department Ofthe cause Of this EXTRA
ordinary proceeding, we have no means of judging
with certainty; but it does really to if hos
tty to the President was the ruling motive. No
good reason thus far has been assigned; and in the
absence Of such, are bound to believe that one of
the great interests ofthe country has again been made
to wither by the poisonous breath of that monster,
party spirit. And if So how deeply is it to be de-
plored Devouty will the day be hailed when Con-
gress shall egislate solely for the good Of the
try when Politicians merely as such, shall find no
rest there for the soles Of their feet when measures
shall be judged of, not whether they will tend 10 up
set an Administration benefit party, curse it,
but whether, after calm, just and careful exanina-
ton OF their merits they well adapted to the OBJ
jects which they are designed to accomplish.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the .New York Sun.
REDUCTION OF THE NAVY

1t is doubtful whether that pussant body of men
composing our present Congress could, in their IRIS
dom, Heaven save the mark j have devised more
unpopular measure than that which has made our
Navy Ya-ds deserted and left naked upon the stocks
evera noble vessels which the nation had been pro-
missed should forthwith be added 10 our little national
feet From one extreme of the country to the other
or far the time has yet given us opportunity TO
hear the public press of all parties is unanimous and
loud in condemnation of that unfortunate idea of Con
gress. Among own citizens the measures one Of
universal comment and apprehension and we have not
heard OF the first voice SO poor TO do reverence
In Philadelphia it is the same; and yesterday alter
noon her citizens assembled by thousands to unle their
voices in the matter in public and audbly enough to
make the echo resound through the national capital
We have heard it suggested that the citizens OF this
lie great emporium Of American commerce, the main
pillar Of our national revenue, should in like manner
make known, at the seat of Government their senli-
n,ents upon this important subject. rs good sug
eastlon, and one hch should rel ice to see stcd
upon without delay.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the fredericksburg ARENA.
THE ARMY AND THE NAVY.

Whilst we are in favor of the proposed reduction
in the Army 60 against every thing calculated TO
prevent the establishment of efficient Navy. Five
or six thousand men-supposng our difficulties with
Great Britain amicably arranged-constitute sufi-
cent force to maintain the public peace against in
terna outbreaks and frontier riots An army of this
size, is also large enough operating conformity with
other institutions in the country, TO school sufficient
number of officers, TO take command in emergencies
requiring stronger force. American citizens
generally speaking, are familiar with the of fire
arms, and, in the event of war; would soon become
soldiers. We should, at least, in such emergencies,
be always enabled to make up in numerical strength for
any deficiency that might exist on the OF drill
The whole nation, thanks to locomotion, promptly
back the army but this is not true respects our
gallant little Navy. Severed from the body of the
nation, that arm Of defence should possess in
herent strength, such will enable it to cope sue
cessfuly not with the whole British navy for
that cannot be spared to annoy us but with as much
at least can. The country owes this much TO the
navy, to commerce, extensive coast, and in short
to itself Ships of cannot be built in day. and II
they could time is required to officer and man them
properly. And these advantages should be secured
to the navy, especially as it, unlike the army can
look to other support in war than that furnished
by its own inherent strength, skill and valor.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From The National I.teltgencer.
MANUAL LABOR SYSTEM OF EDUCA
TION

Extract from Captain Spalding's statement Of the
Hudson Bay Company-Fon Vancouver, on Co.
lumbia river, on beautiful plain, has about twelve
buildings, in the centre OF which IL the house &c,
occupied by DR., Mclaughlin chief agent for the
company. He is gentl, man ~ pleasing address,
possessing great urbanity OF manners and unbounded
hospitality He describes the gre .nITdyeinents
Dr. Mclaughlin has made, and the advantages re-
sulting to the Hudson Bay Company lie goes ON
to say the doctor has school established at the fort
on the manual labor system. He admits every or
yhan poor destitute child, feeds and clothes them,
and employs an instructor who takes them under his
particular charge and eats and sleeps and works with
them. They work about half the day. and study a
part As pastime, he approprates small piece Of
ground for garden to each boy to cultivate accord
ing o his own peculiar TASTE the proceeds of which
is for his they receive instruction in read
ing writing, and arithmetic also in sacred music.
attended their examination, and more interesting
group | never saw gathered up any where all well
clothed, cheerful, healthy, and happy Many ofthem
could read and write exceedingly well and they
sang several hymns better than ever beard equal
| number OF children in the United States Thus this
good man is doing much to promote the comfort and
happiness 10 cvlllzei chrlsanlze, and prepare the
rising gene alton TO provide for and take Of them
selves and become useful members of the community.
Washinglons Manual Labor School and Male Or
phan Asylum, intended for the District of Columbia,
under the direction Of thirteen trustees will be much
on the same plan that Of DR.. McLaughins de-
scribed above. The object, rescue and save fro u
ruin youth who on the downhill road TO destruc-
ton in streets, and conduct her2 In the paths OF
virtue and usefulness that they may contribute to
the public good well be useful to themselves and
their friends. Application has been made to Con
gress for act of incorporation for the government
of he trU .iecs The bill has passed the Senate by
large majony and is now before the House of Repre-
senthtiyes and should il become Of Congress,
the probability is that the institution will Commence
the ensuing autumn.
The citizens Of Washington have also appica
ton Congress in behalf of the Howard Institution,
for donation OF city lois to enable them TO erect
building for this benevolent and useful establishment;
the one they now occupy being on ground belonging
the corporation, and wanted for the Of the
ket. THIS institution has been eighteen years in
operation and has contributed to the reefand com
fort of number of poor families destitute of work and
the means OF living, by furnishing employment for
them and thereby promoting h4tits of industry and
| virtue. '.... Howard.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the .Nep York Sun.
THE ARMY AND NAVY.

We did suppose that the present Congress had long
ago done about much il could to bring itself and
the nation into disrepute We had made up our
minds to be asonished at nothing that it might do I'M
less by strange reformation it should chance to
act in manner worthy of the Republic But we
confess that we are amazed and COMPOUNDED by the
headong move that has been made in the House for
the reduction of our little Army and Navy. We can
scarcely find words with which to express our views
of this rash and i'll advised step. 1t is more than
could reasonably be looked for even from Congress
SO marked with eccentricity and delinquency this
has been.
We subscribe, to the full extent the doctrine that
we ought not to have large standing army and sure
iy we have not large one. Neither should we in
time OF peace be to the expense of keeping up a We
ry extensive naval establishment But no man in his
right senses can look at the position of country
the extent OF our commerce, and the state of TO
reign relations-and say that we have single soldier
or single sailor than ought to have no mat
ter how peaceful appearances may be- We have
three thousand miles of sea coastour northern
boundary is the line between us and one of the most
powerful nations in the world, and line as we well
Know subject to great connections in its neighbor-
hood-a western frontier constantly advancing among
savage tribes, obedient to nothing but the bayonet
while our commerce is rapidly spreading itself over
every sea upon the whole globe and yet Congress is
talking OF cutting down our army of twelve thousand
and our little navy which is hardly sufficient to pro-
ect us from pirates in time of peace!
Such measure would be sufficiently reprehensi-
BILE at any time it is downright folly and madness
now Our foreign relations still in delicate DO
sition There is not the least certainty of peace il
the prospect is favorable than it has bee n as
we cheerful admit that it is still it may lie but
mere pause in the storm The negotiations are yet
pending; how they may terminate cannot be known.
And it is at this very crisis of fate when our full
strength and preparation should be seen, that this
shame-seeking Congress attempt to disband the ar
my, cripple the navy, throw down the American
sword, and say to Queen Victoria your humble SER
wants are at your Majestys mercy. Ii they succeed
IN dong this, nothing more will be wanting to fill up
inc measure OF their fame but to lynch the President
burn down the capitol and go home.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the. Southern Patriot.
WAR WITH ENGLAND.

The papers expressing surprise at the Ian
guage held by the Madisonian, which is sem-oficial
authority in late article referring to relations
with England. The following passage is particular
" mysterious and oracuar
g Our difficulties with England not settled, and
God only knows whether they will be- until one
or the other of the nations shall be blotted from ex
istence
g Rumors of peace like other idle rumors
The public can not predict with certainty the result
of the negotiations. We all familiar with the
merits Of our side of the questions in dispute; but
who knows the other Who knows the conditions,
the eraciions 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. an icH be knocn Soon
We think our party divisions, which are shown IN
the procrastnating discussions in Congress, and the
disposition of the ultra-economsts in that body to
cut down the military and naval appropriations al
most below the standard of an ordinary peace estab
lishment will explain the above paragraphs without
resorng any supposition that the impediments to
an adjustment Of the existing disputes have in
creased or that the negotiation between Lord Ash
burton and our Government has assumed unfavo-
rable aspect. The Madisonian thinks, very truly
that few hints as to the possibility of rupture to
the negotiations, may act countcrpoise to rash
spirit of economy, in leaving the country bare of ne
cessary military detences.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the Boston Traveller.
INFRINGEMENT.

The members of Congress seem disposed to re-
trench in every thing but their per diem, and
some Of their propositions we hope will be carried
out to their fullest extent. In the House, report
has been submitted which, among other things, re-
commends that the President be required, in all
cases of removal to communicate his reasons to the
Senate. That the Offices of Second and Third Audi
tors be abolished also the Board of Navy Commits
sloners, the Commssary General of Purchases, the
solicitor for the Land Office, the Recorder of ditto
mat the clerks in the Departments be reduced in
NUMBER and In salaries; that the clerks in the Land
once De reduced; also the clerks in the office of In
dian Anairs. Some member should propose an
amendment, to the effect that members Of Congress
should not receive any pay, after sitting more than
three months, during any single session
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From me N " Jour. Of Commerce
THE MONEY MARKET.

This heading 10 beginning To lose its interest A
great part Of the time for five years yes for ten
years the money market has been the centre of in
teres and agitation. The fate OF merchants hang up
il all eyes were turned towards it. Political
economists who reasoned upon the subject according
TO the welasceftained laws of business little
needed while the noise Of politicians filled the air.
seeking 10 increase the agitation and turn the torrent
to the irrie alton Of their barrens. What con-
notion what anxiety, what iniquiiy But the storm
is over. The great monster is silent IN his grave,
and The little ones are unheeded. Politicians can no
longer humbug the community about the distress in
the money market, charging the blame back and for
ward upon each other when in fact neither had much
power to do either good evil in the case The ag-
tation has worked the elements clear. Politics have
passed out of the money market either the froh
the top dregs at the bottom and money has come
TO be money again. and nothing else.
Politicians must now show their patriotism some
other topics Rhode Island, for instance. IL Ii a
great deliveance to business when II can get out Of
the jaws of politics. Every body understands money
matters now. Men who do not make their engage
ments large understand that they will be able to
meet them. The mystery abodt the business, its de-
pendence the wand OF Mr. Blddle or Gen. Jackson,
has ceased to distract the public mind, and we all
know what is before The way of money matters
will hereafter be comparatively peaceful. We shall
have revusions lasting five years, and over
throwing the currency Of the whole country but the
revusons will be short. Short periods of pressure
will be sufficient to the overactions OF trade
There is no power now among us which can cover
up the real state of trade. II we import more than
export specie will be quickly called for to make up
the deficiency. Ii Cannot be paid in State stocks
post notes. Real values will be necessary. When
balances regularly paid in specie between lndlv
duals banks and countries, affairs cannot get into
great disorder But there never will be time when
prudence will not be the best quality Of a merchant.
Nne-tenths of the failures and of all the troubles in
business, come of doing too much and mourning too
heavy expenses
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
Erom he Lo,reR Coirier.

Mr. CLAY, in reply to an invitation to partake OF
public dinner by his ellowcitizens of Lexington, Ky,
uses the following language. He thinks the proper
time has net yet arrived for deciding upon the
whg candidate for the Presidency in ls44. We think
Mr. Clay speaks the sentiments of thirds al least OF
the wing party this point Mr. Clay says
al have seen enough of the uncertainty Of public
affairs and of the vlcssiludes of human life to re
strain me from placing any sanguine hopes upon such
an event as that to which you kindly allueed. But
whilst admit that self ostracsm is incompatible with
the duties which citizen ever lies under to the Re.
public, trut that shall be always allowed at pro-
per times, to decide whether ought TO give my con-
sent or not to the use Of my in any connection
which may be proposed for il with any public office,
whatever tmay be- When suitable time arrives
for decision, it ought to be governed by all existing
circumstances of which the most important would be
the probable wishes OF majority Of those who have
the power to bestow thc office That tune think,
has not vet arrived
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
THE ARMY.

Congress, taken all in all is one Of the strangest
bodies perhaps that has ever existed. One week a
war with England is inevitable, and blood thirsty
speeches are the order of the day. Another week
our little army of ten eleven thousand men, barely
sufficient to protect frontiers and prevent for
tifcalions from falling to DECAYS too large, and
must be reduced one-haf! The navy, too, which at
the beginning of the session, was 10 be largely in
creased and all the vessels the stocks Immediately
finished and fitted for scrvice-is entirely neg
lected and money refused to launch and fiji out
the couple of frgates which have been the stocks
for nearly quarter Of century Such conduct is
as incomprehensibo as il is discredtable Our army,
il is well known, is barely sufficient for the otd
nary services Of the Government, and yet this hand
ful OF men, To meet the prejudlced views ofcertan
members of Congress, be reduced to half hand
fu 0, the wisdom ofthese Congressional Soons =
Germantown Telegraph
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the Baltimore Republican,
REMOVALS.

1t now conceded on all hands that Mr. Roberts,
the Collector of the port Of Philadelphia, is to be
speedily removed from Office The Washington cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Evening journal says,
this is positively determined on, and then he sweep
Of Clay men in the Philadelphia custom house will
be made, and continued throughout the Union A
ner broom is to be sent to each custom house in the
United States, and to each one Of the departments
here give this not on rumor, but fact.
We'll the Clay men cannot complainj-lher inma-
cuate chief who can, in their eyes, do wrong, has,
by his violent undignifedj and prosecuting conduct
rendered it absolutely necessary that the President
should get rid Of those who, for political purposes, are
aid NO their leader in embarrassing the Government
and abusing Captain Tyler's Administration, "whe-
,bey -;gh, OF wrong The chalcc is now about to
be returned to their own lips.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03


VERITAS.-I,t the undersigned, formerly Editor OF
the "Monitore, in Bologna, of the Gazetta Eco
municipalities del Monde in Milan, Of tho Coium.
ma de Ia Federaeion,n in Mexico, and Of "El Core
AHanfieo, in Mexico and New Orleans, propose 10
tdn In Washington phosophlco-p olitico-dipo
copoligot paper, for the diffusion Of gene al knowl-
edge under the title OF VEairAs the editorial part Of
which will be both in the English and French Ian
guages. Prospectus raisonnes Of this paper show.
ing IT. necessity object, plan, views, terms, &c, will
be published and widely circulated in America and
Europe, as soon coiaborator is obtained, good
English scholar both to my barbarous English
and to translate my French in good English.
As the principal object OF this enterprise is by no
means that Of making money all persons, natipe, mar
urdhzed OF strangers who nay wish to take share
in it, will have right to share also the profit which
IN ght possibly be derived from it, without reservng
for myself the least advantage over that which might
be obtained by each Of them.
resident in the United States during nineteen
years and citizen since 1929 cannot be suspected
of being wholly ignorant of the nstiI utions OF the
country or Indifferent in the of its social and
political happiness.
Offers received at my present residence, corner o.
Pennsylvania Avenue and 10Th street Address post
paid, to "Veritas," Washington, ID. c.
SANTANGELO.
Washington June g. lS42-Im
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-03
From the NJ Y Herald.
CONGRESS-THE NAVY-PUBLlC MEET
INGS.

A public meeting was to be held yesterday after
noon at o'clock in Philadelphia to condemn the
disgraceful conduct Of Congress- for their attempts
to dsorganize the navy. All parties joined in the
call-papers of every shade of politcs-whIg and
locofoco-united in this truly patriotic movement.
There is also TO be meeting of the citizens of
BROOKLYN tonight to take also into consideration the
recent conduct of Congress in cutting down the Navy
II is expected TO be the largest meeting ever held in
that city
In connection with this we learn that orders have
been received from Washington to lay up the steam
ship Mississippi in ordinary, and to stop work on the
experimental steamer building in the yard. Nearly
all the hands have been discharged and every thing
is in statu quo.
Is it not time for New York to m1vei