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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-07
UNITED STATE SENATOR.

We see by the Southern papers that Mr.. Col
quit, Ga member of the House Of Represents
lives from Georgia. has been elected TO The Sc
nate Of the Ulited States.
1t was near the close Of the last session, thai
we heard Mr.. Colqutt speak for the first time
We need not say that we considered him one OF
the most eloquent members of the House-we
expressed our opinion of his mastery effort a
day or two after his speech was delivered. We
remember that we were the more particular IN
characterizing his thrilling Effort on that occa
sion, inasmuch as he was most rudely assaed
the next day by the Baltimore Patricia jour
nal which, in It's Incorporate party zeal, at that
time, was too apt 10 assal those opponents
most violently who possessed the most merit.
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From the american Sentinel.
PEACE RETWERN NATIONS.

The Treaty with Great Britain is exceedingly
popular. The course of the British ler of tina,
document shows that they think that we have the
best part Of the bargain Even the Ministry is sane
tonng the Treaty, content to look to the great
advantages resulting from the abiding peace all rea
Oily conceding that America has not by any mean.
suffered IN any provision IN the compact between the
two countries. France, disnterested nation Joins
in asserting that America has sustained herself with
great ability, in her Treaty stipulatons with Eng
land.
While in concluding this Treaty we wished to OBJ
tain what justice thought we ought to have we are
Tree to confess that we wanted nothing more. In a
fair agreement between two nations, in this day OF
fairness and honorable bearing, nothing should be
asked but what is right, and nothing received unless
1t can be accepted on the strctest principles OF
honor.
The system of diplomacy heretofore in high re-
pute trust to be exploded for all time to come
Nations must adjust their disputes like high-mnded
individuals, not allowing themselves 10 be warped
from an impartial course by petty considerations of
party Of pence. Civilization had added but little
to the peace and good feelings that should ubsst be-
tween nations ii two countries, honestly desiring to
live terms of good fellowship, conclude be-
tween them Treaty OF abiding amty Nor is it out
of place, to say here that begin doubt whether
in this age of light and Wedge, with the princi-
Piles Of Christianity purifying and paciiy ing the pas
sions of mankind, England and America would have
been allowed to go to war. II is that mild, but quite
Christian spirit operating all over both England and
America that makes the Treaty so popular We would
advise ALL therefore who wish TO level their arrows
at the Administration, not to assail on account Of
the Treaty. That is sustained BY genuine patriotism,
and the voice of Christian people.
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z. ON ne Tol,do R.ei.t.


We give place low for the proceedings and res -
lu,ions OF NEE ing IN this city, Saturday last
those friendly to the AdmiDistrati n of JoHN TYLER
The m citing was numerously attended not only o.,
democrats, WHO have generously extended 10 tiul
distinguished man their sympathy and aid in the Il.
vel and embarrassing situation In which lac has c.H
placed, and grateful him for molly and learl,s
ly assuming position, that the republic might =.
ceise no d-trmtn but also by the opponents Of The
Democracy-those who have avoSel themselves a @
iLtiexiblc enemies of he present Executive and the
adherehts OF Henry CLAY. We were at frs su-.
prlsod TO see these pefsoDs-assemb ed in large nun
b.rs-at meeting aled by the acknowledged fliend,
OF he present Chief Magistrate whom they have 50
much delighted 10 call traitor fool - and by ,tI q,
of those highly refined epthets peculiarly tne prone
ty of all the decency" and respecabil,y and wt,s
wondering by What adoitness and sleigh of tongue
they could dub themselves friendly to the present NJ.
tional Administration.
Yet such they did: some of the public acts Of r.-
nor importance of that individual met Their opprova
hot notwithstanding this not one resolution dId they
ohrr, II We remember Alright, in appreciation Of him
out magnanimously voted, with all their str,nuh
against the adoption If the follow ing which pissed
10y decided and triumphant maj rlies. We opinr
mat that OF public ndnion in relation the gre
measures o. JoHN 1YLES is not very pleasant to h,.f
m m"Iies. Coming in, as they did, With intent n
OF detea1ng The ljects of the meeting and prevent.
ing he adj p'ion OF any expression of public opinion
favorable 10 the present Executive the entire fru.irl-
ION OF Their designs must be quite consCnr.
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DAN'L WEBSTER
SINGULAR AFFAIR.

The Wilmington On. CO. Chronicle of the Cd in
slant states that the following singular affair occurred
in Wayne county, in that State, a few days since
About four months ago there came into that coun-
ty young man of the name of Grimsley, who for
merly lived there but who had been absent for many
years Shortly after his return, he engaged himself
to n Miss Martin, of that county and their marriage
TO have taken place on the oath of this month.
-Four or five days previous 10 that time Miss NJ was
making up her wedding bonnet and requiring some
paper for the lining, whilst in search OF it she found
newspaper published two years ago in Mississippi.
In cutting up this paper, her eye lit upon adver-
tisement by the Governor of Mississippi, Offering
large reward for two men charged with murder in
that State, one Of them named Grimsley and agree
ing precisely in description with the TO whom
she was about TO be married. She Immediately call
ed her brothers attention TO it, who at once called
upon Grmsley for an explanation. Grimsley denied
knowing anything about II, and said he could prove
that he not in Mississippi at the time of the
der, by persons at Snow Hill, Greene county. The
brother accompanied him TO Snow Hill, but on their
arriving there not a soul knew him. lie then said
that he could establish his innocence by persons liy
ing at another little village m the same county
There they also repaired, and with the like success
no one knowing anything of him. They then return
ed to Waynesborough where a warrant was issued
awaiting the demand Of the Governor Of Mississippi
Since his confinement, he has acknowledged that he
was present when he murder was committed with
which he IS charged in the advertisement as part-
cipant, but denies that he was engaged IN it.
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CONGRESS-.

The ,hi,d and last session OF the 27'h Con
orsss commenced on Monday, and must termi-
90 On the Sd day Of March. ElghIy-sx days,
therefore. are all that remain 10 II, ana from 'ns
,,nber are TO be deducted twelve sunday s.
ZONE of them Chrislmas,) TWO or three days
more about Christmas, and New Years Oh
which DAYS the House do not usually TRANSACT
business. The business, therefore, must ne
done in seventy days. Every day is thus I'M
portant, and the country Will look, we nave ho
doubt. with unusual interest. upon The dally prog
ress of the two Houses. The session is long
enough, we doubt not for session % business )
but evidently it is not long enough for inde hhi'e
deba,es. ON an indefinite number oil SUBJECTS
perhaps. since the conclusion OF the last WI
with England, no session has occurred WIN
greater claims upon the wise and paIriotc 81
forts of the Legislature. What Will be DONE
for the relief Of the country, between THIS Gay
and the fourth of March, is question OF mo-
mentous interest TO the country, as well as one
of great importance to the character OF The S''h
Congress.
That there are many persons OF eminent
abilities, in each House of Congress, and oil all
psrties, is not to be doubted. There Is talent
enough. The anxious inquiry is, Nth rha'
TEMPER. and arhat rieirs, do the members come
together2
We are not to question that, in general
they are friends Of their country, and mean 10
do right. But there are two elements, IN
general purpose Of good, eminen'y called Tor oy
the present exgency of the country;
1st. A resou,e dispositionto do business, and
accomplish results.
I'd. A determined spirit of candor and fair
ness, Of moderation and justice; spirit that
il actuated by no collateral views and purposes
and has regard to nothing but the immediate,
pressing and urgent WAITS of the community.
We wish to indulge the pleasure of believing
that the members of Congress, of all parties,
bring with them these necessary elements OF
that disposition, from which alone can flow hap
py results.
We devoutIy wish that moderation. wisdom,
candor, spirit Of mutual Cancellation and mu-
tual sacrifice of subordinate opinions, and minor
objects, may crown the last session Of the pre-
sent Congress with lasting and brilliant honors.
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STEAMBOAT BURNT.

1 he steamer Gen. Pratt, from New Orear.
bound for st. Louis, with full freight and about
hye hundred German emigrants took fire twelve
miles above Memphis, on the morning Of the 2j,l
ultimo, and was burned to the waters edge. Boa
and cargo total loss-no insurance. The book
and large sum Of money were destroyed. Tie
iron chest was saved, which contained about $1,000
belonging to merchants in ST. Louis and some Of tie
passengers. No lives lost.
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DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of State.
From The Baltimore Republican & .4,g,.

An cd subscriber TO your paper, | appeal to you,
the conductor of a free press to do me the favor
10 publish tue inclosed communication which cut
from late number Of the Richmond Enquirer ] do
not seek TO commit you'll do not mean TO commit
myself-to the support of Mr. Tyler's reelection ;
among your subscribers, and it is but justice TO him
and to them that the free and independent presses in
the country should give place in their columns TO
something that side '.7adi aiieram partan, p
hear the other sdc-is maxim of justice
ANOTHER DEMOCRAT IN EARNEST.
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Coon MovEMENT.-There was large Assem-
bage of Students Of the Medical Schools in this CITY,
IN the Grand Saloon of the Assembly Buildings u
Saturday evening, for the purpose of rn'ing Ic..
perance Society, They were addressed by Docta,,
Bell, Bryant and Mutier, and at the conclusion. fuU
two hundred of the students signed their name, ID
the Pledge The association bears the name of Tie
Medical Students Temperance Society-PhH Us
C1r,ue
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CONGRESS.

There was not quorum present IN the Sen
ate yesterday, and therefore the annual mes
Congress.
In the House, Mr.. Mason announced the
death of his late colleague, the Hon. J. w.
WILLIAMS
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Ma. PREsroSs REsicNATIoN-We see with e.
greet that the country is about TO lose the services
the Hon. William c. Preston, in the U. S Senate
On the 29th ult. communication from him was laid
before the Legislature of South Carolina, in which
he resigns his uuexpired term Of service as Senate
from that State-Balt,n ore ,9uericau
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From The American Ssntinel
MERCANTILE LIBRARY.

Gov. Woodbury. delivered most excellent lecture
on Friday evening, at our Musical Fund Hall, 10
very brilliant audience. We have often heard this
gentleman debate with great ability, in the Senate
and have read his reports 10 Congress with much sat
isfaetIon. Some years ago, we heard him deliver
most learned lecture at Washington, in the Represen
tative Chamber, TO an overlooking house.
His subject, on Friday evening, was "Some OF the
uncertainties Of History their evils and their cure
and he showed that he had deeply examined II IN all
its light. Mr.. Woodbury. is a working man" IN the
fullest of the word, and never spares himself
in investigating every thing he touches, to the ~
foundation. In his public career, he has shown han
self competent to every trust reposed IN his hands
whether, Secretary of the Navy Treasury, or as
a Senator of the United States.
Gov Woodbury. has fine eapacious head. lis
lecture left very favorable impression upon the
minds of his highly intellectual audience.
Our friend Of the U. S. Gazette, speaks of the
lecture as follows
HON. LEVI WOODBURY'S LECTURE.
A large and fashionable audience was assembled
last evening, in the Saloon # the Musical Fund
Hail. the occasion of the lecture before the Mer
camille Library Association, by the Hon. Lev
Woodbury.
The subject selected was "The Uncertainty o
History )" and in the hands Of the lecturer, grew
favor and interest with the audience he proceeded
IN It's discussion. First considering the uncertainties
oil history he instanced numerous events in wlicl
the world was left in doubt to the origin and cause
OF things which at this time materially affect oul
social or political relations.
The evil tendencies Of these uncertainties wer,
shown in their true light in the former instance b,
examples numerous and various and the ectur,
closed with some remarks upon the proper means tC
effect such change would obvate the difficulties
In which these uncertainties place
Ii would take far more space than we can spare tc
follow the Lecturer through his course of reasoning
but those who listened to il will remember both il
and It's author, with pleasure.
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We commence our joint labor with determine
ton 10 omit nothing which can be achieved by pa
tien toll and perseverance,, that may render our
publication IN every respect worthy the extended sup
port and patronage to which confidently look Tor
ward. We ask the cheerful sympathy and counte-
of our frends-a fair field, and no iavors bal
such as we fully deserve
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OFFICIAL.
JOHN TYLER,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

TO ALL WHOM Ir MAY CONCERN.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited TO NE
that JACOB HEINRICH Elmer has been appointed
Vice Consul of Baden, for the State Of Louisiana, 10
reside at New Orleans, | do hereby recognise him
as SUCH and declare HIM fire 10 exercise and en-
joy such functions, powers, and privileges, as are
allowed 10 the Yice-Consus Of the most favored
nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused lhese Letters
TO be made Patent and the Seal of the United States
TO be hercunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington
the 30th day of November A. ID. 1912, and
f.. s.. of the Independence Of the United States
Of America, the sixty seventh
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President:
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of Stale
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gmemtp<Ssoemth Congress.
TUESDAY, December 6, 1912.
SENATE.
THIRD SESSION

Messrs. CRIrTENDES, MoREHEAD, and SMITH, OF
Connecticut, appeared in their seats.
The PRESIDENT pro TEN. stated that he had
been informed by the Sergeant-at-arms that quo
rum was not present.
And motion of Mr. KERR, the Senate ad-
journed
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DEsrATcH.-The brig Eliza Burgess ha made vii
! IN the past year, four voyages from Boston TO &c.
iuegos, Cuba, and two TO Cienfuegos, via Curacoa,
having taken full cargoes at each place. making four
teen caagocs.-k Herald
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Al Ianesyille, Ohio, on the Sd instant wheat wl.
selling at 40 cents per bushel and -four at So Is per
barrel. Pork commands from 81 so 10 81 81 per
barrel.
AT Cincinnati, on the lst instant, flour was SELL
at 81 CD per barrel
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The Paris (Mo.) Sentinel Of the 18Th ult saws
contracts for Pork are being made in this place %
81 80 per hundred weight
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! he Methodist Conference, which had been in -as
sion Tor several days, in Petersburg, Virginia, O..
Journed on the 30th ult
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WASHINGTON, Fov. %, 1912.

Gentlemen Your letter Of the 23d instant has ex-
cited IN me very strong emotions. II reminds me
how great portion of human life has elapsed since |
joined with others, and performed my part in laying
the cornerstone of the Bunker-hill monument and
devoutly thank kind Providence for continuing
my days till have seen the completion Of that
work
owe you, gentlemen, great obligation, for doing
me the honor of inviting TO address my fellow
citizens second time, and on interesting an occa-
sion, from that renowned and consecrated spot and
cheerfully accept the duty assigned me.
With very true regard,
Your obedient servant,
DANI WEBSTER.
To Messrs. Joseph t, Buckingham, John c. War
rem, Charles Wells, Edward Brooks, Charles c.
Nacbipotou
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Dr. Beadel, convicted at Pittsburg last week Of
oounterfeiting coin, has been sentenced to ten year,
imprisonment in the penitentiary.
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BosToN, Nov. 90, 1912

Hon. DANiEL WEBSTER,
Secretary of State:
Dear Sir The undersigned have been appointed
by the directors of the Bunkerh Monument Asso-
citation, committee of arrangements for the ceebra.
ton of the completion of the monument OF the 18th
of June next The first step have thought ne
cessary to take is, to select orator for that ne-
resting occasion and we have unanimously conci-
ded to invite you to deliver the address upon the COM
pIeton Of the work, of which, eighteen years ago
you eminently assisted in laying the foundation,
We are, very respectfully, yours
JOSEPH r. BUCKINGHAM
JOHN c. WARREN
CHARLES WELLS
EDWARD BROOKS
CHARLES q. GREENE
G.. WASHINGTON WARREN
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From The Boston Courier
THE Eth OF JUNE, 1913.

The monument on Bunker Hill having been COIN
pleted, and considerable progress having been male
in the grading of the Monument square the direco RS
Of the corporation, at a late meeting voted unaIi-
mously to celebrate the result by some public demon
STATIONS, on the 18th Of June, lS43-the sixty
eighth anniversary Of the battle, which the monu-
ment commentaries, and the eighteenth Of the laying
Of the cornerstone. AT the meeting COM
mittee instructed 10 make all such necessary ar
engagements for the celebration, they should deem
appropriate. The first act OF the committee was TO
procure an orator for the occasion. The following
correspondence will disclose the action of the COM
mittce and its result, in regard to an address
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
ASSUMPTION OF STATE DEBTS.

ASSUMPTION OF STATE DEBTr.
MIR. JOHNSON, of Maryland, gave notice that he
should, Tomorrow at early day thereafter, ask
leave to introduce bill entitled "An act for the
lief of the several States and Territories Of the Uni
ted States and the District Of Columbia
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CONTESTED ELECTIONS.

Mr.. HALSTED gave notice Of his intention 10
ask leave to introduce bill regulate the taking OF
testimony in cases Of contested elections
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"Weep for the word is spoken
Mourn for the knell hath knoll'd !"

Come to the burial Look on the face Of the dead
for the last time, before the lid is closed. Already
do we hear the first shovel full of earth rafting upon
the coffin. 1t is cold and chilling sound-it makes
us shudder-even worse than the nor-wester presid
ing over these cold mornings Farewell! Gazette
good bye old fellow
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NATIONAL FOUNDRY.

Mr. JOHNSON, of Maryland observed that il
would be recoected that, during the last session,
select committee was appointed on the subject of
national foundry He had the honor Of being mem
Der of the committee but report was made in
consequence OF the confusion of business which pre-
vailed at the close Of the session As the committee
had expired, his object in rising at this time TO
move that one Of a SIMILAR character be appointed to
take into consideration the fabrication of ordnance
for the use OF the army, forts, and navy Of the United
States and for testing mproy ements and models in
that of the national defence aud 10 ,eport BY
bill or otherwise
The question being taken, the motion was
agreed TO-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-06-27

Northern ingenuity and enterprise will match
Virginia distractions any day. The wise men of
Virginia never dreamed Of such an operation I'M
der their famous non-intercourse law against the
good citizens OF New York, as is disclosed in the
sublolned from the Richmond Wing These
Southern Solons have certainly caught Northern
Tartar this time
Operation Of The Inspection Law.-The effect of
this law upon Richmond and the Stale at large,
may be inferred from single case With view
TO meet the costs and charges, under the law, the
Captain increases his freight-and in the case re-
ported to us, the increased freight exceeded the
Ices, &o'some to 10 or Sl2-giving gain to the
captain, at the expense Of the owner of The pro.
duce-who, in making his purchase, will take this
item into caculalion-and give the planter less by
its amount, than he would otherwise have done.
In this way, the hurthen which il was designed TO
throw upon the New York Captains, falls upon
our own people.
All this, however, might be horne though not
expeced-if the law accompanies the main oh
jecl which it has in view. But the failure in the
outset should admonish us TO beware as il fur
nshes an Illustration of how very ule the clos.
est wisdom of the wise ia, in practice superior to
the folly Of the foolish
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-06-27

baltimore, June 8, 8 l-2 o'clock A. NJ.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN TEN
NEGSEE

You know the difficulties which prevented the
election of U. 5. Senators by the late Legislature
of Tennessee. The Wings had three majority in
the House, and the Locoiocos one majority in the
Senate This gave the Wings a majority on joint
VOTE and, therefore, il the election OF u S. Sena-
tors had been entered into by joint ballot, as had
been the practice since the admission of the State
into the Union Wings would have been chosen.
For this reason the Locoioco Senators refused to
go into the election by joint ballot, aud election
was made. Tennessee, in consequence, has no
Senators in Congress. The recusancy of the Lo-
cotoco State Senators (thirteen) caused, ms may
well he supposed deep Indignation throughout
the Stue, and ihey have repeatedly attempted to
ex plain or vindicoe their conduct to the people.
On the 10Th Of Feb. last the Locofoco Members
offered, through the newspapers, to submit the
question to the people by resigning. In the Nash
vile Banner of the 30h ult. is response from
the Wing Members, stating that their designations
have been drdOn up, and will he sent in to the
Governor as soon as those of the Locofoco Sena
tols shall be in like manner rendered.