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WASHINGTON, April 20, l842.

Sr,-I have thus long delayed the acknowledge
ment of the receipt of your letter OF the IOth March
covering certain resolutions adopted at meeting oil
"the Erin Conservative Association" OF the city Oh
New York on the 9th of the same month, IN conse-
quence of the pressure of my public duties.
Make acceptable my thanks to the members OF the
association, for the sentiments OF confidence ana
respect which they have been pleased to express
towards me. My best efforts shall continue to DC
devoted to the advancement OF the public good and
the maintenance Of national honor, in despite OF the
denunciations which may be uttered from time to
time against me, by the instruments OF faction II
have not gone into the streets for the purpose OF
repelling assaults made upon my motives and con-
duct, since, by dispensation OF Providence, the
and responsibilities of government have been
thrown upon me, it has arisen from the convection
that the truth mighty and would sooner or later
prevail over SANDER and falsehood. have dared to
do what believed to be my duty under the severest
trials and leave consequences in the hands OF Tree
and enlght ened constituency. The evidences OF the
appreciation of "the Erin Conservative Association"
mboded in their resolutions, and beg you along
with your brother members to be assured OF the high
estimate which place upon their good opinion
JOHN TYLER.
JAS. KELLY, Esq.
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RUMOR-THE TROOPS SENT TO
RHODE ISLAND.

To correct the erroneous impressions which
seem to prevail in relation to the movement OF
that two companies of artillery, consisting OF
ITO men, have been ordered from Fort Colum-
bus, in New York harbor, to occupy Fort VOL
colt, which had not been garrisoned, with view
to the protection Of the public property there and
at Fort Adams, near Newport; and to replace
them, TWO companies of the same number have
been ordered to Fort Columbus from Fort Mon
roe, (Old Point Comfort.)
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STATEMENT OF The PEROONAL
SCENE WHICH OCCURRED IN THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV ON
THE 4TH MAY BETWEEN MR..
STANLY AND MIR. WISE.
Mr.. Stanly was on the floor debating the
question of printing the Message of the Presi-
dent upon the reports of the Commissioners
touching the affairs of the Custom-House at
New ork, and in the course of his speech said
Bale Peyton by the remark that Reuben M.
Whitney had been bul-dogged before COM
mittee in 1885," sThat Mr.. Peyton was not
in his eye when he made the allusion, but that
he alluded to Mr.. Wise by that remark in con-
sequence of previous remark made by him."
Mr.. Wise rose and asked Mr.. Stanly "whe-
Their he was to understand him as saying that
he (Mr Wise) had bull dogged Reuben M.
Whitney,"
Mr.. Stanly replied TO Mr.. Wise that he re-
peated what he had said-that he alluded to him
(Mr. Wise) and not to MIR. Peyton, in conse-
quence of his (Mr. Wise's) previous remark
about the committee dogging the Department"
Mr. Wise then replied "that, in former de-
bate, he (Mr Wise) had said thar after the calls
which the House had made upon the Secretary
of the Treasury for the reports of the Commits
sioners, the powers of the committee over the
subject ceased-the committee was functus
oficio-and the commitee-he had not said
any member of 1.-THE committee had no pow
er or business to be logging at the heels of the
Department TO know why 1t had not answered
the calls of the House which had taken the call
out of the hands of the committee. That it was
in reply to this Mr. Stanly had used the remark
that Whitney had been "bull-dogged;" and in an
swer to this remark he (Mr. Wise) had remind
ed the House that it was before the Garland Com
miltee. and not before the committee of which he
(Mr Wise) was chairman, that the scene with
Reuben M. Whitney occurred that Mr.. Peyton
was the member involved in that scene. 1t
was he who was insulted and who resented the
insult, and not Mr.. Wise himself-and no one
who knew the facts would suppose otherwise
than that it was Mr. Peyton who was alluded
to by Mr.. Stany's remark. He (Mr. Wise)
therefore again asked Mr. Stanly whether he
(Mr. Stanly) meant to say that he (Mr. Wise)
had ever ''bull-dogged" Reuben M. Whitney"
Mr. Stanly replied, that he again said what
he had at first said, that he alluded to Mr.. Wise,
and not to Mr.. Peyton, and was replying TO his
remark, and not to Mr.. Peyton's"
Mr.. Wise then said, "Sir, the answer to my
question is just such one as expected to OBJ
tain from COWARD" and, pointing his finger
directly at Mr.. Stanly, added, "who now stands
before men
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THE MEASURES OF THE ADMINISTRATION

THE MEASURES OF THE ADMINISTRATION.
In reply TO those presses, which lacking the
material of argument, have chosen vltuperatlon
as the implement of assault upon the Admins
tration, we have never so far forgotten what we
deem due to ourselves, as to retort on them IN
language in any manner assimated TO their
own We have asked only, what justice die
tates. that the Administration should be judged
by its principles and its acts-not by what the
blindness of prejudice conjectured 1t would do.
1t ought not to create circumstances to hasten a
developement of It's acts-wlsdom dictates that
it should wait for them, not create them. VI
what it has done we do not dread anlmadver-
sion, and we vet but ask that an opinion should
be formed of what it will do by what 1t has
done From the responsibility OF vlndlcallng
what it has done, we feel no inclination to
shrink. On the contrary we are cheered on
in our course by finding that there is daily ac-
cesson of allies to the cause.
What has the Administration done? In ia
vor of the vetoes we would hardly, at this late
day, waste an argument. They manifest its
policy in relation to National Bank-they indi-
cate Its policy on thls questioh ho' " oo '"o''-
cal with the policy which MIR. Clay has advo-
Gated since he felt his importance sufficiently
expanded to create hope that he might be
successful candidate for the Presidency, though
il may accord with the Interpretation OF the
Constitution held by the Kentucky statesman
before the bud of his ambition had opened
The Administration is opposed to Nationa
Bank On this point its principles are known
and are known to be the same which the Presi
dent has promulged through the whole course o
his political life, beginning at his first entrance
on it in the Legislature of Virginia. 1t is be
fore the People for approval or condemnati on
with an open declaration of its Interchangeable
hostility to a National Bank as one settled prin
ciple of its policy.
In the same attitude it is before the People a
an opponent of tariff of mere protection
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The President and Congress.-The differences
and difficulties between the President and Congress
seem to be increasing The Senate has lately reject
ed the nomination of Mr. Tyson as Commssary Ge-
neral of Purchases at Philadelphia. From the tenn
per manifested by the Madsonian in regard to this
nomination we are led believe that the confirmation
of Mr. Tysons nomination especially desirable to
the Executive. We have not seen any notice OF the
causes of the rejection Frederick Examiner
And ifyou ever do see any cause alleged, ten
chances to one it will be from the pen of some
protested slanderer.
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though il is willing, while imposing duties Tor
revenue only, discrimination may be made
which shall incidentally afford protection. Here
again il is at issue with Mr.. Clay, who is now
the incorporating advocate Of high tariff
of protection. The Administration is opposed
TO distribution of the procee DIS arising from The
sale of the public lands as long as they are requir-
ed as pledge for the redemption of the public
debt OF the wisdom of the principle 1t lnculcates
on this point we do not dread the judgment which
the People will pronounce between 1t and Mr..
CLAY .lwhen the time arrives for pronouncing the
decision.
The Administration has proposed financial
scheme to the deliberation Of Congress, In
which it has endeavored to imbody as far as
practicable the benefits arising from Bank
without exposing the country to the dangerous
tyranny of vast incorporated and irresponsible
monopoly, while il secures the safe-keeplng
and ready transfer of the public funds. Taught
by the public voice, it had vetoed bank-in-
slructed by the same voice, it had signed a re-
peal of the Sub Treasury-and it has submitted
| the best scheme its reflections could devise for
| managing the public treasure. That the plan
| is perfect is not pretended-to the wisdom OF
the People, as is proper, is left the duty to APP
PROVE condemn, or remodel 1t.
OF tn, measures hitherto developed, the Ad-
ministration need not fear condemnation. II
boasts to be disciple of the school Of Jefferson,
and to the doctrines of that apostle of Republi-
canism it purposes steadfastly to adhere.
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TO the Editor of the Mddisonian !:

w ASHINGTON, Way 8, IS4Z.
DEAR SIR:-I have just received from a friend
who occasionally writes article for the press, but
who is really what he pretends to be "No Partisan
the inclosed article in regard to Mr. Webster ] an
sure it will give you pleasure to insert it. The un.
holy crusade against Mr.. Webster has aroused al
ready the spirit of justice in the country, and unless
am mistaken in the character of the American Peo-
ple they will vndcate his fame against all assaults
After all, Mr. WIS position is proud one He stands
firm, unmoved and faithful to the Constitution, in
the midst of storms which would drive any other man
from his post. Judge him by his acts, and my word
for it he will not complain
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CONFIRM MED.

We learn that the Senate, on Saturday last, con-
frmed the noninat of Dabney 5. Carr, Esq as
Naval Officer for the Port of Baltimore. That bone $
pone-and the mouths that were watering for it, are
closed in despair The re-apPo'n'ment OF Mr. C'rr
lives General satisfaction and even those who wished
his Office would rather he should have it than any
one else-except hemse lves-Bah Republican,
When we announced his confirmation Off
cially, we forgot to congratulate him on his es-
cape from Benton, Mapgum, &c. We do Il
now.
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McCarty, of the Philadelphia Gazette, is
barking most spitefully at the Executive, be-
cause some Republicans are appointed to office
in place of batch of Federal Bank men. He
makes rascally attempt at wit, too, because
the Republican platform on which the Presi-
dent stands affords no room for Bank and a
high protective Tariff
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Extract of a letter dated


ST.. AUGUSTINE, April 10Th, 1912.
The first time | ever saw him was in 1871 He
was then closing argument before the county court
of Charles City. The next time | saw him in
the Legislature of Virginia in his memorable Sub
stute" for Mr. Leighs report upon the Right of In
struction." We then find him in Congress in the
memorable and trying times Of lsl9-2O &c. We
then follow him into the Legislative Hall, where
he receives, at the hands of generous and magnan
nous Legislature, as reward for past services and
merit, the appointment of Governor. During his SER
vice in that capacity had the honor and pleasure OF
witnessing his powers of eloquence, when ne pro-
nounced the Eulogy the deceased Mr. Jefferson.
We next find him elected to the important and dis
tinguished station of United States Senator'S From
thence follow him into private Iife-in which stu
alton he places himself in obedience that doctrine"
which he had strenuously labored to promuIgate
and support, from his "boyhood" upwards" The
Right Of Instruction"
In this long, arduous, and distinguished public Ca
reer have strong faith and hope to believe that he
has never for moment, lost sight of that Republican
faith instilled into him by his distinguished parent
and patriot of the Revolution.
in the course of long political career, many
and discrepancies must and will occur in the conduct
of any man.
But | assume, that it must be readily admitted, that
whatever may have been the of President Ty-
Ter, whether few many, his constant aim has been
'the good of his country"
hope the foregoing remarks (though irrelevanD
will be readily excused being made by one, though
not personally acquainted with President Tyler, has
long been the admrer Of him. for his uniform urbani.
ty of manner, moral worth, distinguished abilities,
and above ALL his great professions of attachment to
Republican principles.
+Durng the period of his services in the Senate of
the United States, find him co-laborer with the
venerable and distinguished statesmen in the Conven-
ton which remodelled the Constitution of the State of
Virginia.
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We will attend TO the United States Gazette
in good time. We see that it garbles, or omits
such portions of our paragraphs as will enable
it to take foul advantage, provided we do not
retort in the same manner. We will fight it,
and all others, with their own weapons, as long
as the contest is political one.
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SIGNIFICANT.

Why are our Clay enemies excepting one
two east of us) silent2 Why do they make
such feeble and few attacks on the Admins
tralion? Have we driven them from the field ?
Or do they at last perceive how hopeless task
it is to attempt to arrest the onward march of
Jefersonian Republcanism
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No connexon of the character alluded to by the
Madsonian, exists between the North American and
Philadelphia Gazette. We shall not attempt to ride
horses, when is quite az much we can do to
manage one.-Norh American.
We are extremely glad TO hear it. The other
horse would throw any rider but a Camanche-
and Camanche does not now hold the rein,
He has the savage disposition, but not the nerve
TO back it,
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a." of Kentucky, is informed, that neither the
President, any ofthe Cabinet, any other func
tionary in Washington, who has been slandered by
the journal lie aludes to, ever see the print. We
presume they think of it, and know not hat it
exists at present. We have, however, complete file,
and will make use of it at the proper time Be not
inpatient. We will deal with him as he deserves
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MR.. DORSEY.

We have received letter from Mr.. Dorsey,
written when about to embark at New Orleans
on his official mission, authorizing us to make a
general contradiction of the ISLANDERS recently
put in circulation affecting his private character.
He will be back again.
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HARVEY BIRCH.

We have already mentioned that Mr.. Davidge, one
of the regular editors of Mr.. Tyler's Madlsonan,
holds an Office in the War OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Journal.
We notice this "new rumor" on account of
others, not the Madsonian. Mr.. ID. writes no
more for the Madsonian than Prentice does.
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TYSON.

The correspondent of the New York Express says,
Tyson was rejected because he wasa lyle, man, II
So the act is unjustfable.- Springtea Mdss'l ne
publican.
Public sentiment is setting strongly agains'
the Presidents enemies in Congress.
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Run up the flag of HARRY OF THE WEST.
The whole Wing party are ripe for t.-Richn,ond
Wing.
We would say rotten for il, if they do.
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j. W. TYSON, Esq, of Philadelphia, has been re-
iected by the Senate of the United States, as Com
missary General of Purchases by vote of 90 to H.
On what grounds this rejection made we can
not conjecture and we trust that the will be
made public .--DanriHe (Pa.) Democrat.
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OFFICIAL.
JOHN TYLER,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me
that ANTONIO JOSE GOUyEA has been appointed Vice
Consul ofPortugaI at New Orleans, for the State of
Louisiana, do hereby recognise him as such, and
declare him free to exercise and enjoy such func-
tons powers and privileges, as are allowed TO the
Vice Consuls of the favored nations in the nj
ted States ff
In testimony whereof, have caused these Letters
to be made Patent and the Seal of the United States
TO be hereunto affixed
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington
the Sd day of May, A. d. 1912, and of
IL. 81 the Independence of the United States Of
America the Goth.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President:
DANIEL, WEBSTER Secrstdrv of State.
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the States as follows /:

The Apportionment bill (passed the House on
Tuesday, will distribute the Representatives
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To the Editor ofthe Globe i:

DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of State.
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CONGRESS-.

Petitions being called for in order, ON Satur-
Jay might be supposed, prima face, that no.
hing interesting transpired. But such was not
me fact. There was no eloquence Of discussion
10 attract attention, but petition introduced a
ue,ton of much interest in its character. This
vas petition for the repeal OF the Bankrupt
law. On the motion for its reference, an amend
ment was offered directing the committee TO re-
poIt bill for the repeal After the preliminary
voting usual on important questions, the final
vote was taken, and the instructions carried.
That this subject would be agitated again at
the first opportunity was expected at the time
of its passage. The final decision upon it is a
matter of deep importance, we have no doubt
10 large portion of the community. The first
demon ration in favor of the repeal was made
some days since in the Senate by Mr. Benton /;
the vote in the House on Saturday may be taken
as Indicative of present sentiment there on the
subject, and what may be the fate Of the law so
far as that body is concerned, at least if the
question can be brought up for decision before
the law goes actually into operation That pc
Rod is not far distant. The Senate did not
meet, and there was nothing Of interest done in
the House beyond what we have mentioned.
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From the GUARDIAN
ON THE VALUE OF THE BIBLE, AS A
BOOK OF FACTS.
BY THE HON. EDMUND pllLAnuNrY.

l. is to the Bible, alone, we must look for the true
origin, early history, and final destiny of man. The
most enlightened nations OF antiquity were wholly
ignorant on these subjects. The pale ligh of reason
and the dim gmnerngs of tradition led them to the
conclusion that
"Therc was a ,inc when man was not
And cnaos reigncd supreme below y
still in attempting to account for the various phcnome-
ma by which they surrounded the deductions of
reason suppanied by the widest vsgeries of the
imagination and the grossest fables commanded ere
dcncc which the best authenticated testimony could
not have secured The worlike Persans adored fire
and even the winds; AMI the learned Egyptians wor-
shipped domestic animals
Religious nations sure and blessed abodes
Where every garden was oerrun With gods
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BANKING IN LoUlsIANA-BARRow

The last papers from New Orleans furnish US
with scme facts and commentaries which illus
uate,, in a striking manner, the present rela-
tons Of the Banks OF that metropolis Of tue
West towards the community and towards the
Representatives Of the People in General AS
semby convened. II appears from the last off
cial statement Of the condition Of those banks,
published BY their own officers, that they have
on hand an amount of specie equal, or nearly 60
III e - .---rrr,i.s Tie proportion
alleged by the advocates Of the banking system
to be sufficient to guarantee, on all occasions,
sure redemption Of circulation and dposites in
cold and silver. bill has been introduced into
the Legislature compelling the Banks to COM
mcnce the payment of their debts at an early
day One would suppose, if the official state
ments of the banks are worthy of belief, that
thew would not hesitate moment to embrace
the opportunity of rescuing the community from
the embarrassments in which It Is plunged by
their mismanagement, and Of retrieving their
own reputation from the obloquy heaped upon
it by their enemies, when, by the admissions in
/ their official statements, they are more able tc
comply with their engagements than the Bank
of New York, or those of any other State IN
the Union. But in what manner do they re-
ceve the resumption bill proposed for the adop
ton of the Legislature? DO they regard 1t will
the appreciation and satisfaction which all gooc
citizens manifest towards a measure so iraugh
with public good, and adapted to save the sink
inc honor Of the State2 Not at all They op
pose il with all their energies, with all the appli
ances of intimidation and corruption which
their past and present position has supplied them
However benefcialt to the community-howeve
demanded BY the calls Of honor and morality
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WISCONSIN, AND lowA.-Gov. Doty, Of Wisconsin,
and Gov. Chambers, of Iowa, in their messages to
these Territorial Legislatures, both urge their adms-
sion into the Union. Both also press a reason
the renewed interest they are to have in the public
domain under the distribution act.
There is an unsettled question of boundary between
the Territory Of Iowa and the State of Missouri
Our readers may recolect that, some two years ago
difficulty arose from this which threatened for
awhile to produce serious consequences, on account
of the belgerent propensties of the disputng par
ties 1t now appears that rational mode of settling
the controversy has been suggested by Gov Reynolds
of Missouri who proposes that an agreed case, to
facts be made up and submitted to the Supreme
Court of the United States Gov. Chambers in his
reply to this proposition suggests doubt whether the
Territorial Government OF Iowa is competent, to stand
party in such case- since the Territory is sub
ject to the legislation of Congress. The amicable
that satisfactory adjustment of the difficulty ma, be
had in due time
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The following extract from letter OF Cashier, Of
one OF the New York Banks, exhibits the depiora-
BILE condition of the Exchanges and the absolute
necessity Of providing some immediate mode for
relief, dated
New YoRK, January a, 1912
" The draft on the Phoenix Bank for interest on
Arkansas Bonds has not been paid. The Cashier in
forms me that he is advised by the President of the
State Bank OF Arkansas that he has been unable 10
procure Exchange .Ns,o York to remit for the pay
ment of the interest and that he should Immediately
ship specie which could not, however, reach here
til about the Goth or 26th January"