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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-12-15
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THE HERALp-ITs COURSE.

II may be matter Of interert TO some to know
what We intend TO pursue in the future conduct
Of our paper and whether, with the change a is
title design any change in It's political character
Among those who know Us, We are aware no nqul-
~ of the Kind can arise, for they know too w II our
unyiedng devotion 10 the Of Democracy 10 re-.
quire any explanation this head But there one
point which many good men and true, OF the great
Democratic family, have differed from US, honestly we
lave doubt, the subject of the course we have
heretofore pursued We allude 10 The desfe.we have
ever manifested to Tendr justice the Admin sraon
of John Tyler, and 10 deal fairly with bio friends
Our in this particular has some few occa-
sons, heretofore, been the subject OF much anathema
and we have borne with IL patiently convinced that
time would demonstrate 10 those who have ctnsured
| us how unjust they have been. To convince those
who have censurod on this account how widely lhey
have strsyed fom the best interests OF their party We
would only POINT 10 the result of the late elections in
this and several Oth.r States in the Union. Where.
the friends Of John Tyler have been treated fair
y, and the hand of fellowship has been extended 10
them by their Democratic brethren, they have come
of triumphant in their elections While in every iu-
stance, where a contrary course has been purued
| overw helming defeats have awaited them
In this county, where the Democratic party has
always, heretofore, been in a minority Of from two
| 10 four hundred, our paper has, since il come
| into our bands, laborcd assduously and faithfully to
harmonic the various elements Of which il IS com.
posed II has treated all the candidates Of that party
and their friends, with fairness, and paid every defer
ence TO the peculiar views, feelings, and interests OF
each We need not ask what have been the fruits of
this concatory policy. The result Of the late elec-
ton has already furnished the answer. We have re-
duced The aggregate majority Of the Federal party
down TO a mere cypher; and elected some Of tue
most important OF our county officers, against the
strongest men the Wings could place in nomination.
Being thus convinced of the salutay results Of the
policy we have heretofore pursued, shall still
tinue 10 act upon the same principle only ,ledging
ourselves that when the nominations of the great De.
mocratic party for President and Vice President, are
once fairly made, we shall bury up all personal pre-
erences, and enter warmly and cordially into the
support OF those candidates, whoever they may be,
who shall succeed in obtaining the SURFACES of their
fell w-cilizens at the great National Convention in
May next.
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From the .NoI1eieh az ~ Journal
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

We anticipate our usual day Of publication, TO la,
lhs always interesting document before our reader,
IL Is written IN clear and forcibe style and sue
clnctly lays before the people the situation Of the
country, lnits foreign and domestic relations
we like his remarks in relation TO Oregon p,rtio
ulary NO nation must be permitted 10 assn 10 in
risdction over that territory Our limits are bound
ed only by the Pacific, on the west II will not b,
sale TO allow the British Government 10 obtain ner
manent ioothold there II negotiation will not p,
stop TO their encroachments, force must If fair
words VIII not clear them out, let the bsckwoods RI
nesspcaki they have shr voice which is very men.
eiratins when addressed to the heart But there will
be no necessity for this Frmness on our part will
put an end TO the contest
II viii be seen that the high tariff has had the e
iect, so Tar to enbarrass foreign commerce that
the revenue falls ,hort How is the Government, 10
be supported BY direct taxation We doubt whether
the pcoP'e will be willing long 10 submit, TO such a
policy, 10 build up any special interest.
Our relations with all foreign countries are in an
amcable state, with the exception Of Mexico; and in
relation to that power the language Of the President
IS such as becomes tho head Of the Republic
we have no doubt the President BY &C ioeni (as the
wings say viii worry through his term tolerably
wei, and come of with much more honor than he
would have done, had he suffered himself TO be
drawn into u.e policy Of Henry Clay, and been kept
IN leading strings for ur years, and employed In
cusoning the Presidential chair for the "mil.boy Of
the slashes'
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col Albert 10 say, however, that Col Benton informed
M that the drafts were covered yesterday by requis
t,ons 10 favor Of MI. Campbell. The smsiincss o.
tbe amount, however, rouiains--a lew huhofcd DOL
lars for Oregon--miilions for Africa The howltxer
also. win furnish subject for future a, well as for
present reflection One howitzer TO oregon, and
eiehty-two cannon TO Africa and even that bo"it
ger the subject of significant ntmation on when we
understand from Col, b. that he intends The country
shall be enlightened"
We give the Colonel carte blanche TO assam
the British treaty-having majority oil me
Democratic Senators on our side. And we give
the Colonel credit for his ingenuity, ~ SO point
ing his daughters " famous howizer," as to
make il rebound against The eternal " Secretary
negotlatorn at every fire. But, we would remind
the gallant Colonel, that more than two years
ago this Administration recommended 10 Con
gress the establishment Of a GORDON OF PORTS,
extending all The way TO our Oregon Territory
Why did the Colonel oppose the Executive, IN
stead of exerting himself in favor OF that mea-
sure? Let The People Of the West know why.
We would caution the indomiiable Colonel
not 10 fire his accomplished daughters famous
| howitzern TOO much before the Christmas holi-
days begin. 1t may hurst, or rebound, and "k'ck
the shooier over" For who knows exactly
what has been done by the Executive in r, laon
TO O,cgon? The President, in his Message
speaks very much as if he desired possession &c
be taken. What the Secretary OF State has
done, OF course, we know nothing. But VIC
know that he possesses both the ability and dis
position to assert his country's rights.
| Al all events we think il would be well, as
precautionary measure, for the Colonel to sur
vey The whole ground before he again fires OF
| that " famous howitZer.o
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From The N. Y Commercial Advertiser.
POST OFFICE REPORT.

This is able lucid and very important docu-
ment. Especially in the present moment of excite
ment on the subject Of general reduction of letter
postage will ii commend itself to the attention Of
business men in the community.
II will be noted that the revenue of the department
has fallen off to large amount--ihe receipts for the
year le43 being $780, 800 70 less than in 1912 This
dminulion of means is attributed to he right cause
viz: the running of private expresses upon the great
tboroughfares, centerng in the city Of New York
And to prevent this interference with the Govern
ment upon its most productive post es, the Post
master General asks more efficient legislation al the
hands Of Congress. He says that he has exerted
himself TO the uttermost TO enforce the laws, be
under them that his views have been sustained
by the At orney General but that from the defec-
tive raseology Of the law, he has been defeated in
the District Court Of New York, and has no right of
appeal. Farther legislation against the private
presses is therefore necessary else there will be
yet farther dimnuton in the revenue Of the depart
ment.
The Postmaster General has not dismissed TN,
subject without argument against the posito as
sumed by several presses, that the Government has
right to monopoze the business of letter carry
ing, and that states or individuals have equal right
display their enterprise in this department of labor
In this matter Mr. Wicklifie is clearly in the right
and his argument is Gear and to the purpose. To
borrow his own language, 'f there be any sub
ect concerning the Internal interests oil the States
and the people, which should be regarded purely
national, IL Is Inc bus ness oil transporting by aulho
rity Of law, and of right letters from one State TO
aud through another. I'm form, equal and harmo-
nious system can only be con ucted by power
extensive witt that system"
The next pont Of importance discussed in the re-
port is thai OF reduction oil leucr rosagos now so
un yersally demanded by the people. The statistic,
supplied by Mr. Wickfe, especially those connected
with the operation OF the penny postage system IN
England, are approximations a. they do that
The reduetive principle has not produced the hvora
BILE results upon the revenue that were ANTICIPATED
II Is true indeed that the income Of the British Post
ONCE is still greater than its cost Of management
But IRON The newness of our country and the vast,
more extended theatre Of our Post Office operation.
we are convinced by this report that no such sNeep
ing reductions OF our letter postages Is the people
are now demanding, be made unless great
number OF the unproductiye post routes shall be d.
continued, or unless The Department be thrown upon
the Treasury for part at least of its support SUI
we believe that very considerable reduction ought
TO be made in any event
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THE MADISONIAN EXTRA.

The famous "exlra Madisonian" seems TO be
the cause of much discussion and speculation
in the Wing journals. We clip the following
from the Philadelphia Inquirer, merely 10 say a
word in reply to il:
We may state here. with regard TO The article in
the New Orleans Bulletin, which seems to have stir
red up the Madisonian in so extraordinary degree,
that such specuatons are quite common IN the New
Orleans papers, sew raj of which the earnest adj
vocates of annexation. The wonder is, that the
Madisonian should have considered such article
of sufficient Importance TO give in extra, with such
comments as we have quoted above. One is apt to
look to Government Journal, especially in its spe-
cuaons upon the relations of the country with other
Powers, wi h some degree of confidence, but con-
fess that in this instance our contemporary must
either be in possessi of information upon this
subject than other people, or must have acted most
indiscreety in utterng such "extra" for the pur.
pose of alarming orexciting Congress and tie nation"
We simply desire to remark, that editors
would do well not TO commit themselves preci-
pilately, as the lutelligencer has done. lie, them
await events.
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was during ths eSenlful epoch. when no man,
not trained in these principles ~henno one not snroe
dyed in the grain of MadisoDs report, durst oner as
candidate FOR the sutirsgcs and condolences oil ihi'
Intelligent community when the doctrines of lisl,
I796, and 1900, Of this celebrated school OF strict
construclionsts, commanded universal attention and
admiration, not only throughout the State oil Vir-
GINA this mother of Presidents and Statesmen, but
throughout every State in the Union--it al this
eyentll epoch that the Patriot Pendeton, with eye
prophetic, exclaimed, The danger is not yet over'
No verify, with the lamp OF truth 10 guide US, we
shall show that the danger now upon US, is in count
less degrees more extensive and profound, than when
the prediction made by the seer
Let w. then, in perfect sincerity, and truth, and
learlessness, probe the gaDgrene To the quick and
apply the knife and The cautery let us be true ,o
ourselves once more, and under this tatered sandar,
of State Rights we shall again wage good battle anc
finally triumph.
(" Nv position is taken: others may go after neio gods
and fall do,en and ioorship bsm-bi for myself Itoii
,corshp HE God Of my Jaihers and lire and die in hei
faith"
Your felow-citizen,
JOHN NICHOLAS.
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From The Cs@nbersc,pg (Pa.) Dem Times.
THE PRESIDENTiS MESSAGE

The annual message Of the President 10 Conrrcs.
WIZ be found on our first page. The reader will Oh.
serve that IT IS plain land at the same time compfe.
hcnslve conn ositon, and Objectionable in il, gen
crsi features wrh the esccp ion far as il relates ia
.nc currency ana so tar as It assumes paper money
complexion. Against this we believe there are m, =
oH osed IN our country, and all experience teaches
ihe evils which are aitenisnt upon n National paner
currency Bot still there Is evidence given of much
nearer approximation 10 the views always held ~ the
Democratic party We think Mr.. Tyler Is fast az
prosching the specic standard doctrine.
portion which admire much in the me.s,oo
Us mat ~ regard TO our relations with Mexico and
Ieias II Is fearless aud manIy--gcnerous and
pave " - the voice, spirit, and sentiment Of the
GU hens OF the Union No crouchnr md cringine
o. disposition to overaws by threats but clearly and
definitely stating So far and no farther shalt thou
60. The blooJ-stsineJ Republic Of Metico-the
regency OF the Mcntezumss-Lcan make no threat. 10
lntimidatc US
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From The Millca,,kie Courier
TEXAS.

II has come 10 light that England, in pursuance OF
her established policy of extending her jurisdiction,
either by conquest or otherwise, has long had her
eye on Texas, and through the treasonable ambition
OF President Houston, has we'll nigh succeeded in
making the Republic Of the lone star colonial de-
tendency of Great Britain. The hypocritcal cloak
10 her designs is the emancipation OF the slaves
which means that England Will buy the negroes, and
set them to work apprentices %, the power OF a
name y or attach them to the army TO make new
conqucsts or defend those she has already made and
to indemnify herself for this beneroieni investment,
she will claim the lands Of Texas. But the question
is will the United States quietly look on and this
notable scheme consummated' We cannot think
that partisan warfare make our public sci wants
forget entirely the interests and honor of com
country. We have reason to believe that Presi-
dent Tyler will make this prominent feature in his
message. May the two branches of Congress prove
soundly american this subject at all events The
people expect and demand that our Government will
take decisive course in relation to British aggres-
sion on our rights. Texas must not fall into the
hands of Great Britain. Her designs far-reach-
ing If she gets Texas, her next move will be 10
obtain Caba, and thus hold the key to the commerce
of the Gulf of Mexico. We go with the people
against British interference with the government Of
Texas, for the immediate assertion Of our right to
Oregon for the Repealers of old Ireland, and another
brush with old England as she desires it,
We are thoroughly sick Of diplomatzng or tempori-
zng with power so naughty and grasPing. Yield
ing or delaying is dshonorabe to our country
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FOm ue ~ York Coui,r and rno,,;r,,

Inc POSTMASTER Generals report finds a Mace in
our outside to-day. We have only space TO comment
IL 10 general perusal IL contains yer, full and elabo.
rate statement Of all facts connected with the ID,
par,meht, and great amount Of Information which
Will be found extremely seryIceable nm enab;n, A.
puonc 10 form correct and int gent opinions as Ia
the reforms which loudly called for In i,s Of
lars. Mr.. Wicklfe has been very camorou,ly and
we believe very unjusty, abused for the decision and
perseverance with which he has sought 10 defend the
revenue OF the Department from the interference of
private Spectators. In his report he shows very
conelusvey that Congress has the power to establish
exclusive pos, roads, and, for the good of the public
to monopolize the carriage Of ma II matter II IA.
undertaken to do this and Mr. Wicklife has cxerted
himself 10 The utmost IN the oudeayor enforce the
laws oy which The Department Is regulated and DC.
Tended we ieel bound 10 say, and we do 1t with
great pleasure, that in this he has done no than
duty and instead Of oboquy he deserves the
mdnk, Of the public in return II the laws need
amendment let Congress amend them but while they
are on the statute book let them be put in force
MIR. Wicklife does not recommend a reduction of
postage 10 the low rates which have generally been
urged. These rates, he believes IL establshed
would destroy the ability Of the Department 10 sun
port itseli end make IL charge upon the gen eral
Treasury II Congress is willing to have il thus he
advises The reduction as II would benefit the ser,re
IN other ways But IN any he thinks a slight re-
uucuon might De made. We have believed great
er reduction feasible than that which Mr. WicklHc
recommends but we should be very slow TO urge it.
IN the face Of his opinion, founded as it is upon the
most intimate acquaintance with the Department Il,
all ITS branches, and in the minute details Of the
service The facts concerning our own Post Office
system and that OF Grea, Britain which be has pre-
scented IN his report, aud other facts which he is Low
collecting and will soon submit TO Congress will Ia,
the foundation for more intelligent and iudiciou,
public sentiment than that which has so clamorousy
manifested itself for the las, few months
We commend the report 10 general perusal fl u.
eopous, lucid, and IN admirable style and temper. II
1t do not convince II will at least instruct and moth
ing but good can possibly follow it, careful perusal
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a FAR BAT.-Tbc following laul liable case Is ro-
ported os having bfofe the French Corrcclior al
Police few days s.nce Paris is large place but yc,
not lsrgc enough for the multi udes who seek local
habit alton there. As matter Of Consequence the
smallest space j. economical 10 al sorts Of WAYS
rooms Piled upon one another higher md higher,
as aulling the sky, like many towers Of Babel -
One Of the victims of this state Of things, NJ Marital
young srchieci in en bryo ba. but half window
10 look out at. HIS landlord a fellow With both his
eyes open, Justly reflective that large room is e.
psnsse in the WINTER time, divided one he had 10 let
into two. THIS woulI have been all very well but
that unfortunately the room had but window
which The piss psr,i cut IA two, leaving the
spccvc dodgers bot half allowance of light aud ar
each. Thi. became intolcraLle TO M. Martial, who
accordingly presented himself before the seat Of
jusicc NJ NSr'isl said the Commissioner you
wish 10 have your sgreemcLt with NJ Ponto, can
celhd ~ Martial Wish IT, sir Sir, ! psnt
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MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES.

The Diplomatic Correspondence, the publ ca
ton of which was completed in the Madisonlan
of Yesterday, between the Government Of the
United States and that of Mexico, is very nalu-
rally becoming the subject Of general remark
The national spirit evinced by the Hon.
Waddy Thompson, our Minister at Mex
co, in replying to the ill-considered, nay, the
Pre- cipitate and offensive communication in re-
lation TO the discussion Of the subj CT Of the
uexation of Texas, which has been approved
by our Government, will be approvingly re-
sponded to BY the American People also.
The manner in which Mr.. Almonte's bellige-
rent demonstration, in Washington, has been
treated by the Secretary of State, we should
think will not be without its good effect hereai-
ter. 1t will doubtless indicate TO him that it
will be well in future &c think profoundly, be-
fore he addresses Secretary Upshur in unbe-
coming terms. He may rely upon it that the
sentiments expressed by the Secretary are those
of the nation and that the following dec ara
ration of our Executive will be unques tionably
sustained
Near eight years have elapsed since Texas de-
clared her independence. During all that time Mex
leo has asserted her right Of jurisdiction and domin-
ion that country and has endeavored to enforce
it by Texas has successfully resisted all such
attempts, and has thus afforded ample proof of her
ability to maintain her independence This proof has
been satisfactory to many of the most considerable
nations of the world, that they have formally ac-
knowedged the independence Of Texas and estab.
lshed diplomatic relations with her. Among these
nations the United States are included; and in
deed they set the example which other nations have
fol nd tba Stata
regard Texas as in all respect. independent nation
fully competent 10 manage its own affairs and posses
sing all the rights of other independent nations The
der it necessary to consult any other nation in
transactions with the Government of Texas The
Mexican Minister expresses his regret at the deca
ton Of the undersigned that " his Government has
not in time past done any thing moons ssnt with the
'..- labs of Mexico and he declares at the same
his Inteniuns were not rather 10 soolhe that to rr
tate demonstrate the injuries which his country ba,
received from the United States The uDJersieoed
assures the Mexican Minister that, while he Is wholly
unconscious of any reason which Mexico has for
complaint against his Government, he will receive
with pleasure any representation which the Mexican
Minister may think that he has cause to make; and
Tar from considering 1t mat for irritation or excite
nent, he will be prepared 10 examine it impartiaIy
and TO discuss II respectfully and calmly And ne
further assures the Mexican Minister that il is and
ever has been The desie of this Government
TO do iu justice TO Mexico in every respect whatever
OF which will give proof il has already given ur of
whenever the Mexican Mnst-r may choose TO make
known the grievances of which his Government com
AL
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cessfully, since the time Of William the Third,
in the affairs of EuIope, under the prelenee Of
preserving the balance Of power, thai her states
men seem TO conceive that she has prescrp-
tive right TO regulate the desinies Of all man
kind and il is To be feared that nothing short oil
another war with this country will entirely as
pei the delusiou. II il evident from The passage
which we have quoted from the speech oil MI,
Huskisson, one Of the ablesi and most iloerai oil
British statesmen, that he could not understand
the reason of The declaration of this Government
with respect TO the island Of Cuba. But the ar
ropanee of the pretensions which he assumes
| for his own Government would have been SEN
sbe to him if he had imagined 10 himself The
Government of the United States, recapiluliiing
the acquisitions Of territory made by Great Bri-
tain, enumerating her possessions, s,rongholds,
| and naval stations in all parts Of The wcrl', de-
claring that she had enough, and that this coun
| tv would not ",ufer" her TO add another pro
vince or island 10 her domnions. IL was natural
that Mr.. Huskisson should attribute TO our Coy
eminent the enlarged views and ambitious spirit
which ac,uate his own; bur fine had been aware
that the territory now constituting the indepen'
dent State Of Texas once belonged TO us, and
that we parted with il for song, he would have
given us credit for more moderation, al The ex-
| psnse of our sagacily and national spirit.
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nr SPEECHES OF MEMBERS OF CON
GRESS will be printed in pamphlet for" al '"'
Madisonian Office, at the shortest "o'ce' ana o'
moderate terms.