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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

THAT Rich DNsER.--The New York Sun states
that the millionaire who treated his children TO that
extraordinary Fourth Of July dinner, was John Pot
ter, The father-in-law of Captain Stockton. Mr..
Potter amassed large part of his princey fortune in
the city Of New York. He commenced life in that
city as poor boy, without any resources other than
those furnished by ndomitablc perseverance, uniirng
industry, and upright department.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

Mr.. .fHston's Death and Eanerai-A letter from
Cambridge, Massachusetts,, which has Just been put
into our hands, says;
alt may interest you to know the manner Of Mr..
Allston's death. He just retiring to rest having
passed the evening with Of his female friends
when he complained that he felt pain in his breast.
One Of the ladies recommended a mustard plaster,
and he went down into his study Presently Mrs.
Al!ston entered the room where he and und him
lIeless. At first they believed him be in fit and
sent for physician, instantly discovered that he
was dead hus extinguishcd not decayed,' lie
spared the pain ard WEAKNESS of consuni discs Sc.
The cause OF his death ascerained to be the oss
hcaon of che OF the great arteries of tie heart
On Monday evening he was buried by torch light
in the church yard, near where arm writing. ! he
flnera sermon performed by DIR. Vinlon an Fpis-
al clergy man, at the grave, and the lid of the coffin
opened SO that he was seen by many All who tend
ed the funeral were such held him in The highest
respect A friend who was present says he never saw
a more touching sight here he lay in the white
robe of the Tomb his venerable " he hair resting on
his temples, his features mel her disturbed in any
way altered, except that an expression of entire
pose, and it were of divine submission, had taken
place OF his former animation. II WIS something
between life and death, said another friend TO me- "a
holy tranquility but significant Of the sublime spirit
which had left its character upon all that mortal
Of lis humanity.'"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

The Vera Cruz Censor violently dcnounces the
proposed treaty of peace between Mexico and Tex
as, on the alleged ground mainly that il will lead TO
the subjugation of Mexico by her Northern neigh
bora
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

YELLOW FEVER IN New ORLEANs-Tbc New
Orleans Crescent City of the 18th instant announces
the appearance of the yellow fever in that city.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

TIE WEAruER--The thermometer stood at
81 Farenheit, in the shade, this morning at Sc
ven o'c,ock.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

The Undertook Sentinel of Friday has the fol
lewing anDunciation -
We regret to learn that our fellow citizen, exs
President Van Buren, rs afflicted with the prevailing
malady-the Tyler grippe"
we hope The Globe Will not read him out of Ito
democratic party in consequence.-Bo Boston Post.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20
900 GROSS STEEL PENS.

200 GKOSS STEEL PENS.
w FISCHER, importer and dealer in Fancy and
w Staple Stationery, has just received per
steamer, direct from the celebrated manufacturer,
Joseph elliott two hundred gross Of his superior
tallic Pens, several kinds Of which entirely ne,o,
and for sale only at Stationcrs' Hall.
iuly7- 3awQw
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20
From, The Baltimore Sun.
IMPORTANT DECISION TO BENEFICIAL
SOCIETIES.


IMPORTANT DECISION TO BENEFICIAL
SOCiE1 les.
Baltimore County Court, May term, l843-.Appeal
from Magistrates judg,nent.-Wm. L. Wilcor Us.
Washington Band No. Of United Brothers.
Mr.. Wilcox member Of tho Washington
Band, and being indisposed had for soae time been
drawing ben. fits. Charges brought against
him for violating the constitution, by attending his
business, while receiving bent fits sick man. His
benefits were stopped by of he Band, until the
ter should he decided. After ex animation the de-
cision being against him, he was expelled from The
Band. lie then warrane ed for ben fits il arrears TO
him at the time of his expulsion, and part Of which
were due before any proceeding against him, and the
magistrate decided in his favor. On the appeal it
was contended for The Band that he properly ex-
PEELED, and that the Band, by the constitution, hal
Tight TO deprive him, in such case, of all benz fits
due and unpaid, well as fuu:e Witnesses were
examines IN bot Sides to prove and t. ebut the al
legation of his having violated the constitution, and
the case was fully argued on this well other
grounds. The court, however, (Purviance A. J
having taken tine To advise, placed the decision upon
the following ground which is d. Is,ood TO have the
concurrence of the " hole bench Opinion of the
Court lied in the The judgment is reversed in
this case for want ofjuris1icon. The court does not
think hat inquiry into the conduct Of the corpora
ton, in expelling Mi Wilson, be sustained in The
present torn of recovery An Applicant n for a
da NUS TO restore him to his rights a member If he
corporatlon If he has been Improperly expelled there
from, is the only legal means OF edress For The
plaintiff Thomas Y. Walsh, Esq fol- the Band, 8.
Tcackle Wallis; Esq.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

FAIR ToAsr.-We select the following from
amongst many clever toasts given at the celebration
dinner, 4th July, at MoorcfeId, Hardy county, Va.
BY Charles c. Lee, Esq, (GueL. The coy Sex
They pont, to show how easily they ic t-they don't,
to prove how well they do-they sani TO show
ly they hati-and they CAN'T, to prove how delight
fully can so between will, wont-do don't-sha
sban't-can, can't-i is no wonder they keep us ia a
whir which makes us fall into great blum.
DER as being old bachelor.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20
From he Cimcjn~atj Chronicle
THE ABORIGINAL HISTORY OF AMERICA

We yesterday gave brief account Of the brass
plates found at knderhook, Illinois, and Of the i'm
portant end towards which they tend. We assume,
Of course, that the facts true. Whether they
are or not, - capable OF proof. But these not
the only facts, proving point that the early in
habants OF this country had some hieroglyphe wri-
III Z, unknown TO u.s. aud which, il traced up to one
Of The primitive nations Of Asia, would connect the
people together in common root. We have two
three old coins found in Of the Northern States
perhaps not coins, but copper pieces-with hero
glyphc characters upon them, which appear 10 be
gular, and to be intended as inscriptions.
-Four years since, we published Jac simils of such
an inscription, found at Grave Greek Mound, near
Wheeling. There was, then, such an hieroplyIhic
writing used by the AborigiDaIs Is it true that this
writing is analogous TO the ancient Chinesei We
presume there can be but few persons in America,
capable of testing this question and they may never
have examined it, The brass ates afford the best
opportunity Of doing this in q complete manner.
The Inscription on these plates is language We
have been to d that il really is the old Chinese, and
that it refers to what would seem to be tho only OBJ
iect OF the plates being placed here--he character
Of great man, who there reposed.
That the AbOrginas Of America really came
from Asia, on the Western coast of America, and
thence descended towards the South, facts, which
the best Antiquarans do not doubt: but what is
wanting Is some me ans of proving this theory,
OF tracing out red people to their patriarch fam-
lies in Ash.
There are numerous evidences of that origin, of
the very strongest kind-too numerous here to emu
merate--but which, were they united to only one or
two positive facts Of historical character, would
unfold the whole of that vast mystery, whose veil
| seemed TO be impenetrable and we could read, rs
well as if we had written and printed volumes, the
life of this people, during their three thousand years
| Of existence in clouds and darkness We have
deep convection that it will be read and that,
trace Asatcs, Europeans, and Africans back to the
great dispersion, at the Babel Of Shinar SO the mys-
ferrous people Of America will be traced back the
same spot
These, however, are matters for deeper nvestiga-
ton than can be made in newspapers and we call
the attention of the curious to the accommodating evil
dence to the true origin Of the North American In
DIANs-a name which may have much truer signi-
fcation than was supposed LIGHT is gradually 1ow-
ing over the world and there is no department of
History, Physiology, or Physics, which will not in
turn receive portion of the illumination.
The great field Of Western History is scarcely yet
touched upon The crust is not broken, ana pro-
found are the results yet to follow faithful inyest
cation of this subject.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-20

GEs. CAss.-We clip The following from the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

IRISH REPEAL.-The Repeal Of tho Union,
between England and Ireland is exciting increased
interest and it would that the great question
of Ireland's independence from England, will ere
long be brought to crisis. According to the late
foreign accounts plan is now in progress in Ire
land for convening National Association, to de-
wise the nost'ecient to hasten the repeal
of the Unlon-every part of Ireland is expected to
be represented by delegates in the Association
The proposed plan will be put into vigorous exc
cution, as soon the number of enrolled repealers
shall amount three millions. 1t is said course
will be pursued in prosecuting the measures of re-
peal that will violate existing law of the realm.
The patriotism and love of liberty which prevades
the people of Ireland, together with the forbearance
and sagacty of their great leader O'Connell will
lead to results other than the restoration of the
people to their lights and to Legislative freedom
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

| with Cedar rails. The house IS a noble
| country mansion: on two sides the massive
columns covering the fronts, the othef Two
being adorned with wings containing Inc
dining room, kitchen, nursery, &c. ne
centre has two rooms on each side oil
very LARGE hall. in which ascends very
broad winding stair case. The parlors are
twentv-ore feet square each. and thrown
into a paraIelogram by two folding doors.
The bed rooms above are OF the same size
with the parlors. The grounds Immediate
w around the house are shaded by locuSts,
catalpas, sugar trees, &C., intersperced
with cedars and shrubberv, and at this
moment are as fragrant with flowers as the
groves of orange or the coffee plantations
of Cuba. On one side Of the lawn leading
| 20 the house, is the garden which embo-
SONS the monument which covers the grave
Of Mrs. Jackson, and that prepared Tor
himsef--a dome raised on marble pillars
the foundation of which is assembled by
circle of steps which make the elevation.
On the other side of the lawn which makes
the orchard; and in front is a large wtod-
land Whose extent cannot be seem Tor the
most part CT inc tai tulIp poplaio, az" "
almost in a state of native wlIdness. In
the rear, on a smooth velvet pasture, rolls
out spring, or rather food Of lucid cool
waters, which gave peculiar darkness to
the green Of the foliage by which the foun-
tain and stream are overshadowed. Eve
ry thing at the hermitage looks perennial;
perpetual; and the old man from the very
marks OF age which glorify his person,aP-
pears immortal. Nothing here bears the
stamp Of oslentaton and fastidious tas'r.
There is an easy elegance which impress
es the feeling that nature had done every
thing. and art nothing; and that all the
comforts and all the beauties that abound
were scattered by the profuse hand Of the
same benevolent power which created Par
adise wilderness Of spontaneous beauty.
The General complains himself that he has
not cultivated tase for rural elegance
Every thing about him shows that he has
not studied the art Of landscape gardf ming:
but his farming is like his fighting; for, al
though not done hy rule it turns out well.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

BLEEDING AT THE NosE.-The follow
ing simple means for arresting epistaxis,
or bleeding at the nose, may be worthy of
trial, coming as it does from scientific
quarter.
By DR.. Mgrier, Of Angers.-This con-
sistS in nothing more than closing with the
opposite land the nostril from which the
blood flows, while the arm Of the same side
is raised perpendicuarly above the head
In every instance in which ne has had
recourse to this means during the past
three years, NJ. Nigrier has always found
that it suspended the hemorragc, a fact of
which he Offers the following explanation:
When person stands in the ordinary
posture, with his arms hanging down, The
force needed to propel the blood through
his uper extremties, is about half that
which would be required If his arms were
raised prependic ulariy above his head
But since the force which sends the blood
through the carotid arteries, is the same as
that which causes ii to circulate through
the branchial arteries; and there is moth
ing IN the mere position of the arms above
the head TO stimulate the heart to incrcas-
ed action, it is evident that a less vigorous
circulation through the arotids mus, result
from the increased force required 10 carry
on the circulation through the upper ex-
tremities - Brit. and For. Med Reriew.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

A CLAY WING ARGUMENT. Government by ere
ating National Bank, will make business lively,
money plenty, and enable the farmer, the merchant,
and the mechanic to grow rich.
This argument must of course assume the follow
inc premises:-The will of the law making power
can crcate wealth; therefore, man has outwltted
his maker, and need no longer earn his bread by
the sweat of his brow. Argument 2nd. Govern
ment by enactng high tariff, will build up and
enrich the manufacturer, and at the same time make
the business of the farmers and all other classes
prosperous This argument assumes that In order
for farmers to thrive and grow rich they must keep
their wheat, flour and pork at home, and pay high
prices for merchandise whatever else they buy.
For eXampe-it would be better policy to raise
spice, pepper, and other tropical productions In
lighthouses at great expense, than purchase them at
low prices in foreign countries where nature de-
signed them to grow and flourish.
Let it be remembered that high prohlbltory
duties on any article of foreign production, produce
a CORRESPONDING retaliation by the government at
fccted by our tariff enactments. Where has this
ever failed to be the result in any country with
which we have established commercial relations!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13
COMMU NICATED.
WHARF, STEAMBOATS,, MEN, WOMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS

Mr. EDITOR The wharf at this place, every
one knows is point of unrvaled attraction and
novelty, especially on the arrival of steamboats,
from the lower Lakes. 1t certainly speaks world
of praise for village, that all the men, women,
boys and girls, that possibly be spared from
business avocations, promptly to greet the
arrival of every steamboat which stops at this
place | would recommend that this goodly prac-
tice be kept up to all possible extent, and that ev
cry father and mother who cannat spare time TO 90
themselves, would by all means be represented by
all their children. | would also recommend that
when boat approaches the wharf, that as many
men and boys as possibly can, would crowd the
end of the wharf, and prevent the boat from making
fast. Several instances have lately occurred in
which this has been done up in admirable style
The advantages ofso doing are obvious-the steam
boats II such cases are obliged to back off. and
make graceful circuit cf some half mile, in order
to second attempt to come along side the wharf.
This of course affords the spectators very delight
tul prospect, and must of course be extremely
gratifying to those on board. Again; the moment
the boat touches the wharf suggest that there be
a simultaneous rush on board, of at least two hun
uIcu vi ayes, sexes anu cOnQltl0nS.lct all the
gangways, cabins and saloons, be taken possession
of with the greatest dispatch. This has a won
derul tendency to facilitate the discharge ofregh,
and baggage; besides, it supercedes the necessity
of any inspection laws; for in this case every part
OF the boat is examined in an extremely short
space of time. Those who make it a business to
visit the cabins and saloons, should not forget to
carry cigar, not only because it is an undisputa
bic mark of gentiy but little incense from the
Virginia weed, will be very grateful to the nasal
organs of the passengers.
Female visitors should be sure to peep into all
the staerooms because it will enable them to re-
port the condition Of the "lodgings," and at the
same time 1t evlnces that they have commenda
bic spirit of research. In short, managers o.
steamboats, should be made to comprehend, thai
we as republicans believe in the "targest Ebcrtu"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

BENJAMIN RATHBUN-The people VIII
recolect that this extraordinary individual,
who was considered the millionaire OF But,
falo, made all the improvements there, ana
sought to monopolize most of. the business
Of that place. His operations extended SO
far that at last he resorted to forgery 10
keep up his sinking fortunes, and was sent
to the State prison for seven years ms
time in the prison will be out in September
newt. and some Of the Buffalo papers, we
perceive, are already making calculations
about the benefits that will result from ms
return TO the scene of former operations
when they think he will, Notwithstanding
his past disgrace, give new impulse 10 !"
the improvements and prosperity oil '"0
POUCH. Eagle.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13
HEALING AT SUNSET.
BY MRS. LYDIA II. sIGoURNEY.

"At even, when the sun did set, they. broug
nto him all that were diseased st. Mark, l-2
Judea's summer day went down,
When lo from vale and plain,
Around the Heavenly Healer throngd,
a sick and sorrowing train.
The pallid brow, the hectic cheek;
The cripple bent with care
And he, whose soul dark demons dashed
To foaming rage was there.
He raised his hand, the lame man leapd,
The blind forgot his woe.
And with a startling rapture gaz'd
On natures glorious show.
Up from his bed of misery rose,
The paralytic pale,
And the loath'd leper dar'd once more
His fellow-men to hail.
Mark, on the arm of plying love,
The lunatic reciln'd:
While unaccustom'd words of praise,
Relieved his Struggled mind.
The mother to her idiot-boy,
The name of Jesus Taught
Who thus, with sudden touch had tr'd,
The chaos of his thought.
For nh that sad impioring train,
He hea'd ere evening fell,
And speeches. joy that hight was born,
In many lowly cell.
Ere Erening fell Oh! we who find,
The chllls of age descend,
And with the lustre of your locks,
The almond blossoms blend.
Yet have not e'er an erring life,
With deep repentance grieved;
But left the safety of the soul
Cnstudied-unachiev'd
Before the hopeless shades of night,
Distil their baleful hue;
llear!-hced the Heavenly Healer's call,
Whose mercy waits for you.
Ladies' Companion
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

CoTTAGEs.-Mr Ellworth, Commission
er of Patents,in his annual report Tor 1913,
describes a new mode Of building cottages,
or ordinary dwellings, which has been
adopted in the West. He saws that the
materia is formed by removing the soil.
digging 10 the common clav,' (which is al
most universal, especially at the Vest
mixing il with water and raw,and tread
ing it into mortar by oxen;from this, bricks
are made of Is by II by 9 inches. or ID
by by 5 inches, in a plank mould, and
struck with a piece OF iron hoop. These
bricks are dried upon the ground. in 10 or
u days, while the foundation of the build
ing is preparing,an prairie wood slls, or
(which is better course Of slate, laid, on
which the dried, but unburnt brick ARE put
up, foot in thickness; the windows and
doors being put in as it proceeds, division
walls, brick wide, or seven inches; roof
Of shingles or thatch, projecting foot or
two each way The walls are then plas-
tered with good line mortar, and the second
time with the same, pebble dashed; the in
side without dashing-and the house IS
built. This house is very cheap, is warm
in winter and cool in summer, and affords
no retreat for vermine. Its walls arc MOI
damp, unburnt brick absorbing no water,
which the burnt, being porous, will dos
Such a house may be safely carried ps
two or three stories, is almost fire proof,
and nearly as cheap as log cabin, (in
some places more so) and will last cen
tury, if the foundation be we'll laid.-Bost,
Mer. Jour.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

ARRIvALs.-The number of arrivals of Steam
Boats and Vessels, together with passengers and
freight, has been fair average of previous weeks
since the opening of navigation. As we keep no
list of arrivals and departures we cannot particu
larze. Yesterday the Steamboat Gen. Wayne.
landed about so passengers at this place, and about
so tons of freight. Sixty of the passengers were
cmigrants from the town of Rome, Oneida county.
New-York
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13
NEW BOAT ON THE HUDSON.-A new

steamboat of mammoth dimensions designed to
run between New York and Albany, was launched
at New York on the LIST inst. The "KNIcKER-
BOOKER" is the name given to this large and splen-
did vessel, which the Journal of Commerce des-
cribes as follows:-'' She is 325 feet long, feet
inches deep, and 81 feet inches wide; and meas
uring 1850 tons, 115 tons more than the Empire.
She will be the largest steam boat engaged in rv-
er navigation in the world
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

MIR. Tyler has pabished in the Richmond En-
quirer long reply to Mr. Bolts; Mr.. Tyler declines
10 the charges of political nature in Bolts
letter. He says his only object is to defend hlm-
Self against charges upon his private reputation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

WHEAT CRoP.--The last Gaena Gazette says,
at the Rock Island Convention, we had an oppor-
tunity of conversing with farmers from all parts of
the district, and sorry to learn that south of
Whitesdes county, the wheat has been entirely
killed by the late severe winter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13

HoMGoPATHY.-The annual meeting of the Ho-
mpopathie Medical Society for Western N. York,
was held in Syracuse on the 4th ult. Dr. Samuel
Moore, of Palmyra, was chosen President; DIR. II.
Robinson, V. President; and G. ID. Williams, of
Seneca Falls, Secretary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-06-13
ADMISSION OF TEXAS INTO THE UN-

IONA resolution was lately introduced into the
Louisiana Legislature instructng their Senators
and Representatives in Congress, to use their ex-
ertons to procure the admission of Texas into the
Union The resolution was voted to lie on the ia
bic 1t is hoped that all resolutions of a similar
Union