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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-12
POWDER FOR THE NAVY.

BUREAU OF ORR. & Hydro. }
October IL, lSl3 !
DROPOSALS will be received at this Bureau, I'M
i ill 3 O'Clock, p. NJ. Of the 10Th day of November
next, for furnishing and delivering at the Powder
Magazines near the Navy Yards at Boston, Mass,
Brooklyn, n. " and Gosport Va, seven hundred
barrels of cannon and three hundred barrels of pri
ming Powder, Of one hundred pounds each, fol-
lows, viz:
At magazine Navy Yard Boston,
400 barrels Cannon Powder
rs do Printing do.
AT magazine Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N. Y,
600 barrels Cannon Powder,
10 do. Printing do
At magazine near Navy Yard Gosport Va
700 barrels Cannon Powder,
lis do Printing do.
One fourth OF the above quantities TO be delivered
at the respective places named, before the Doth
day of December next and hree-fourths to be deliv-
cred above, before the LIST day of May 1914.
The powder to be graduated to the standard sleeves
OF the Navy; to be well glazed, and of a range Of
not less than two hundred and fifty yards, and none
will be received that does not up to this range
to be subject to such tests and inspections this Bu
reau may authorize direct; to be to the entire sa-
tsfacon of the inspecting officers and Of this Bureau
and 20 be put up in good whiteoak barrels, full
hooped.
Bonds, with two approved surcties, in onehalf the
estimated amount of contract to be entered into with
ten days after the tine limited for receiving such
bids, will be required and ten per cenm in addition
will be withheld from the amount Of each payment
made collateral security for the due and faithful
performance of the contract; which will on 30 ac-
count be paid until the contract shall be completed
Proposals to be sealed and endorsed, Proposals
for furnishing powder for the Navy
To be published twice a week in the Madisonan,
Washing lon Globe, acknowledgement, do; Sun and
the Republican, Baltimore American Sentinel and
Public Ledger Philadelphia; Aurora and Union,
Journal Of Commerce, and Sun, New York; Morning
Post and Daily Times, Boston Gazette, Portsmouth,
New Hampshire oct l2-2awtl2 nov
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From the Boston DAILY Times
JUSTICE TO THE PRESIDENT.

We have spoken, in numerous articles, of the dis
tinguished services Of President Tyler to the demo-
cratic cause we have, day by day, marked the
course of his administration, and, following 1T up
from IFS commencement TO the present hour, we have
seen it, UNFOLDING with firm grasp, the true prlnci
Piles of the party, eXpounded TO us by those pat
riots on whose honor and integrity no charge has
ever been fastened. 1t has also been agreeable
task TO record the spontaneous expressions of conf
dence and respect which the of Chief Ma
gistrate has ELECTED from the democratic ranks IN
every section of the Union We have seen HIM hailed
from North to South from East to West, wholly
worthy occupy the chair Of Thomas Jefferson, and
his democratic successors in Office.
Judging him by the services which he has rem
dered by the sacrifices he has made, by the popular
feeling shown towards him, cannot conceal the
belief that he is entitled TO denomination at the
hands Of the democratic party
The democratic party sustained General Jackson a
second time on account of his course towards N Ia
tonal Bank aud elected him triumphantly. Presi-
dent Tyler has the claims to support. lie, like
the glorious old hero Of New Orleans, stepped for
ward TO crush the National Bank, at a time, too,
when party power strongly in its favor, and when
to oppose it. required an astonishing degree OF moral
frmness Ii should be borne in mind that at the Pc
rod when President IT, Ter forward aud srrayed
himself against the Bank, the fortunes of the demo-
cratic party we're deeply overshadowed-the sole
hope repossd on the character of the Chief MagIs-
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PAINTING AND POLICE.

Burglars robbers, pckpockets, and other gentle
men of loose morals have little reason TO regard the
graphic branch Of the fine arts with favor since the
ingenuity of the police has found way of making il
useful in the detection Of offenders. The idea orgi-
mated we believe, in France, where it has long been
a custo 10 have accurate portraits taken of such as
are committed to prison, after conviction, copies of
which are deposited in the police archives of different
cities whereby, it is evident, great facilities are
given for discovery and arrest in the event Of escape
or Of new criminal acts after the expiration Of sen.
tence. The Daguerle otyps IS now employed, an
apparatus and an expert" being among the usual
belongings of each prison establishment. The very
features Of a criminal thus made part and parcel
of the record in which his fame is embamed; and 20
where he will, he discovers, too for his modesty
that his person is as well known as his Character
We can readily understand that such omnipresent ce.
lebrity is at tunes irksome-that the traveller signs
for the reposc Of obscury but it is the price at
which fame is bought
These reflections have been suggested by para
graph in the Montreal Courier, recording the utility
Of portrait in tracing the history Of felon
our readers will probably recoect that a man
named Took arrested and committed to take his
trial, some time ago, for a robbery Messrs Mead
s. Co., the furrers Of this city, The fact that this
robbery was effected in novel manner, by means of
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uate he alone would save them from impending
rum. Ills setoes saved and restored the democratic
party They gave the cause that weight and impetus
which ensured MS subsequent triumph in every sec
ton Of the Union.
We must bear IN mind also, that the coming con
test is to be waged upon the question of Bank or no
Bank Who hitter to head The host of opponents OF
Bank than the chief whose frmness and patriotism
averted from the country the crying evils of bank
system fosted upon it in direct opposition TO the
will Of the majorityi President Tyler ought TO be
put forward the champion and advocate of the
anti. Bank party-his principles render it act of
justice his popularity an act OF policy.
The popularity we have claimed for the President
is no idle boast But few months have elapsed
since the PRONUNCIATION Of his yetoes and their recep
ton by the people yet fresh within the memory oil
all The pealing of bells-the salvoes of artillery
The shouts that rent the air these illusions
they spoke emphatcaly the sentiment of the people,
AT the time of those public expressions, the entire
Democratic party, including all its acknowledged
organs, came out in favor of President Tyler
Since them certain presses devoted, from interest
ed motives, to the exclusive advocacy of the claims
of other distinguished Democrats, have abandoned
their original and true position, and now exhibit
hostility TO the claims of Mr. Tyler. But the peo-
pie so far as we are capable Of judging, remain I'M
changed They can never forget the Vetoes They
forget whose hand it was that arrested the
progress Of Federal misrule at time when 1t threat
ened to sweep over the land with irresistible power.
They having no selfish interests at stake, calmly
survey the claims Of conlendng candidates, and pro-
nounce their verdict with impartiality and irmness
The claims of President Tyler are SO prominent and
tangible that there is no dagger of their being
looked by the people g lie Vetoed the United States
Bunk" This simple sentence i. sufficient to enlist
every distinguished Republican in his favor, and
were the claims of President Tyler submitted to the
test of popular vote, very sure triumphant
majority would be found in his favor.
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PENN SYLVANIA ELECTION.

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Whig) received
this morning, seems to think that the black bal
started in Tennessee, Maryland, and Georgia
has rolled through Pennsylvania also. This is
Uhig belief
The Wing candidate for Mayor has been
elected in the city by a majority Of $3.50 votes
Last year the Wing majority was zoos.
The Wing candidate for sheriff in Phadel-
phia county and city, is said TO be elected by
1000 majority. If this be so it is strange.
The Philadelphia Wing candidate for Con-
gress is elected, of course.
The Wing candidates for Assembly are elected
The Wing candidate for Select and Common
Council is elected
In the lst District, E. J. Morris (CIay) has
been elected to Congress over McCully (Dem. J
This has always been Democratic d strict.
The Inteligencer says c. ]. Ingersoll has been
defeated by his Wing opronen We cannot
believe it,
We have none but Uhig accounts. The fol-
loving is copied from the Harrisburg Intelligent
Ger Extra Wig:
From the Harrisburg IateHigencer-E Extra.
HARRisBuRG, Oct IL, 1S43 }
6 O'clock A. Nj,
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NEW SHOE MAcHINE.-The N. Y Evening Pos Z
gives the following description of the manner of ma
king shoes by machine owned by Mr. Ruggles,
OF No. 90, Gold street, in that city "The sole
leather is first pressed between wooden rollers,
which makes it extremely firm and compact-much
more SO than hammering do. 1t is then
placed under cutting machine, which at one opera.
ton cuts it into the proper shape Meantime another
machine is busy making steel wire into screws of
about three feet in length, all of which is done with
surprising celebrity. fourth machine punches the
sole with holes, inserts the screw and cuts it off at
the proper length All that is then necessary is to
rivet the screws by few blows with hammer on an
anvil The soles manufactured in this way ne supe-
rior to the Napoeons, inasmuch as the rives adhere
better, and the leather is rendered more compact.
They are produced with infinitely less labor and can
be afforded about fifty per cent. cheaper.
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OLD DAUPHIN ERECT!

HUZZA FOR RAMSEY AND THE TARIFF !
We give below the returns for Congress in this
county as far received. 1t will be that the
triumph of the Democratic Wing candidate is com
piete The success Of Mr.. Ramsey in the Harris
burg District is most signal. 1t evidence of the
high estimation in which he is held by the people in
his own home and is one Of the most hatering test
monals of their confidence in his worth that could
be offered him. 1t is due TO his friends Of
the Democratic party to state that his large majority
in the District Is mainly TO be attributed 10 the warm
and ardent support which he received from the
young, active and liberal minded men Of that party.
We grateful for their favors upon this occasion,
and viii greet them most cordially into Cur ranks
next fall, when uniurl to the breeze the flag Of
Harry of the West" and Protective Tariff under
which we hope again TO lead them on to victory
The following are the returns so far as received
with the vote OIL last year for Senator:
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Oct. l2.-2t

~ FAIR.-The Managers of the Female Union
Benevolent Society finding other means Intellectual
to raise fund Sufficient TO meet its demands, pro-
pose holding Fair during the week Immediately pre-
ceding Christmas (next) In calling public attention
thus early TO this object they design 10 present the
claims of this excellent charity and at the same time
to invite all who interested in the cause of huma-
nifty to aid them in their arduous undertaking by con-
tributons in money disposabe articles. Donations
will be thankfully received by the following Ladies'
Directresses Of the Society
Mrs. DIR. Laurie, Mrs. Nj. St Clair Clarke
Mrs. o. b. Brown, Mrs. Mills.
~
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Prom The RnGaLo Gazfiif

Our OF HIS BEAT.-An ofnce-holder under
the General Government, at Erie, Pa, recently
paid our city visit on eectioneerng business
in favor of General REED, the Wing candi
date for Congress in that district. During
his stay here, be either wrote or procured
the writing and insertion of long editorial
in the columns Of the Commercial, advo-
eating the claims Of General REED, and de-
nouncing the Democratic candidate and party in
Erie and elsewhere. We were aware that this
gentleman was a Wing, and using all his oGu-
ence TO promote the interests OF Mr.. Clay and OF
his party. So long as he sad at home, it was
not our business TO notice the matter. But
when he comes on 10 our ground, as the open
aud ayowed enemy Of Democracy, and of the
Administration, and the firm supporter of Wing
candidates and Wing principles, we take the
liberty Of limiting that his services could be dis
pensed with in the important office which he
now fills, and that another could be selected,
who, if he must interfere in elections, would not
use his exertons to thwart the saluary measures
IF the appointing power, and render the Admin
stratlon obnoxious TO the charge OF keeping &C
i've Wing parsans in office, while protesting to
act with the Democracy Of the country. Nous
perTons
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scaling implements, induced Capt. Comeau to make
some particular inquiries into the lie caused
photographic likeness Of the culprt TO be taken and
sent to different places in the United States where
he had formerly worked for Mr. Ellis of Snowfall,
London mat he came TO New York in 1912, worked
Tor a MIR, Horn IN Brooklyn--lhen went TO Boston,
and resided IN Washington street in that city After
TINS he went TO Halifax, lived there for fortnghta
the house OF Mr. Carpenter; he left Halifax in a
schooner Tor this city, and is now in durance yile
lie had IN his possession fine collection of house
breaking implements consisting of skeleton KEYS dark
lanterns, sealing implements, aud other machines for
ourgiarious purposes he evidently old hand at
his business, and doubt has had some pretty nick
'ngs' IN his day We are not aware that he had any
confederates here, but most probably he had else
where. We think perhaps that the circulation of
these facts by our contemporaries in different parts of
the country, may tend to elicit some more informa-
ton The man calls himself Polish Jew Y
Commercial
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HARMONY N rae WIG RANKS

The Richmond Wing thus speaks of Mr..
Wtbs'er's intention TO run for the Vice Presi-
dsncy on Mr.. Claws ticket
! Did he believe that there any, the smallest
chance, of carrying any Of the numerous Locoloco
tickets now in the field, we should see him already
| endeayorlng TO make the best bargain possible for
himself with the approaching Administration The
| readiness with which he deserted his old friends as
soon as he found he must sacrifice his office or sacri-
hce his princip es, bears out in this assertion
There was not moments struggle in his breast be-
tween his interest and his principle The latter gave
way, not at the very first shock for it never came to
mat out at the very first suggestion that there might
be a var between them.
And shall the Wing party again receive in comml-
mon this Arch Apostate-ths traitor TO every thing
that men OF honor hold dear--this associate and ac-
tua head of Cabinet whose touch is pollution and
whose interior Is one enormous lazer house of cor
ruption Not if he brought one hundred thousand
votes at his back; not if, coupled with his own ac-
knowledged abilities he bore, in his own person. the
talents oil all the great men this country has produced
since the landing at Jamestown down TO this prese
year OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
forty three
Mr.. Webster is doing the Wings no favor by re-
entering their ranks. They strong and he wants
popularity they are certain OF success and he wishes
another Office they do any thing they please
and he has ultimate views upon the Presidency of
the United States He knows that no man can be
elected except at the will and pleasure of the great
| Wing party OF this Union. The Wings will see this
we hope, in time to prevent him from accomplishing
his purpose. He would bring a moral leprosy into
our ranks, which would spread like contagion among
us'
Surely the Wings of New England will not
subscribe to thai. We should not be surprised
if it were to produce furious whirwind in the
North, and dash the party to pieces. Whal
will the " Reserve" Wings of Ohio say TO ii r.
what the Faneuil Hall Wings? Look out for
another meteoric shower.
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| III RELIGIOUS MEETEG.-A protracted meeting
at this time in operation in the First Baptist Church
on Tenth street The Rev. Mr.. KEsNARD, Of Phila-
delpha, will preach there, assisted by the Rev. Mr..
DENNrscN, Of Boston, this day at g. o'clock, p NJ,
and at q in the evening. The meetings will DO
continued every afternoon and evening during the
whole Of this and of next week, when the Rev. Mr..
GILLErr, of Philadelphia, is expected TO unite with
Mr.. kENNARD in the exercises. The public are inv-
ted to attend. oct IL
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EAST INDIA CoTToN-Henry Lee, Esq, who has
in press series Of letters addressed to the cot
ton manufacturers of Mass achusetts, the twenty
fourth o! which is published in Hunts Magazine for
the present month, says:
:" We do not suppose that there will be an entire
cessation of imports of this article from India into
England, but we are confident that continuance of
the present low prices of American cotton, will, in
the course of three years. reduce the importa,ions
from India to SO low amount as to prevent it
having any bearing the prices of the cotton of this
Country,n
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TIA CARD.-The Freemen's Viglant Total Abb
stnence Society hold their regular meeting at Caru-
sis Saloon To-Morop Evening, October 13, when
election for officers for the ensuing year will take
place. All members who have signed the Constitu-
ton are requested 10 be present The Rev. Mr. Bull
finch and Henry J. Drayton, Esq OF the Navy De-
patment have consented 10 address the Society on
morrow evening. The public are respectfully nyit-
ed TO attend. Seats reserved for the Ladies.
EDMUND BROOKE, Secretary
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EDUC ALTON AND CRIME.-Mr Hume recently made
very sensible speech in the House of Commons, in
favor of national education In the course OF his re-
marks he mentioned that out Of 54 900 criminals, it
has been found that 23 1870 could neither read nor
write, 500 could read only 10 600 could read and
write imperfccty, and 1890 could read and write
we'll What could be more dcmonstrative of the
beneficial effects to society Of education How large
was the number Of criminals who were without edu-
cation, or nearly so (; and how small comparatively
the number were found to be criminals who could on
ly read and write WELL Nothing could be more con-
elusive if any evidence were now wanted.
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Horse STUNG DEATH BY BEEs-We learn
from the Hartford (Ct) Patriot, tina. Mr.. William
Russell, of Spring Hill tied his horse near beehive
a few days ago, when the swarm set upon the horse
and sung him until he sunk down in the greatest
agony and Immediately died. Before he fell, Mr.. r.
made every effort remove the horse, but the poor
brute seemed spell bound and refused to stir. The
day was warm, and Mr.. +. had been driving fast
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We have seen pair of silver cups, which were
presented to =" James Lawrenson, Esq by the me-
chanics and workmen Of the Washington Arsenal, on
the Ith October 5i3 "as token of their regard for
his disnterestedness in advocating their rights" This
has allusIon TO his Offices in procuring restoration OF
their pay (Which had undergone reduction) from
the Secretary Of War during the month of September.
The cups wee manufactured by Mr. Samuel Lewis,
and the inscription was executed 10 a beautiful man
er by Mr. J, V. N, Throop, Of th, city.
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DEPARTURE OF MIssIoNAKiEs.-The ship Tmoleon
sailed from New Bedford on Monday, for Tahiti,
with the following passengers Dr. Charles F. Win
slow, wife, three children, and servant of Nantucket
Mr.. Seth S. Lincoln and wife, of Middeboro'-
Messrs. b. F. Gronard, Addison Pratt Noah Rogers,
knowlton Hanks-the last four mentioned are mis-
slonares Of the Mormon faith, from Nauyoo III.
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Eight districts TO hear from.
Ramseys majority thus far is Ill, which will not
be materially affected either way by the balance of
the county Considering the small vote in the coun-
ty, the result is truly gratifying.
For Assembly, Jordan (Whg) runs far ahead of
his ticket, and will be elected by handsome major
ty. Miller (Whg) and Shindel and Lauman, 90
COSY are running very close and it is impossible to
say now which will be elected. The balance Of the
Wing ticket is doubles, elected, with the exception
Of the county commissioner.
The Wing Canal Commissioners, 50 far heard
from, are about 500 ahead. Guilford runs slightly
above the other Wing candidates, and Clark below
his Locofoco colleagues
z. 5. Ramsay's majority in Lebanon county is 273.
His majority is thus IN Dauphn and Lebanon about
1000, and he is doubtless elected Schuylkill will
not probably give over about 600 against him.
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England and Mexico-Texas and the United
States Whatever may do with slavery on this
Continent ourselves no European power shall ntrude
upon its domestic relations.
Mr.. Wise is justly regarded as the champion
of the South, against the insidious machna-
tons Of the abolition fanatics, whether Of our
own country, or of the British cabinet.
We were pleased to find among the regular
toasts the following
John Tyler President Of the United States
Shameiully prosecuted and vfed by the Wings, be-
cause he has proven true and faithful to his pledges
his principles, and the Constitution Virginia hono,.
her SON"
The following we find among the volunteer
tOastS:
BY James Fl. King. John Tyler The perse-
cuted patriot who, without party 10 back him, has
saved the Democracy from a total overthrow, and
4" covered himself with unfading glory"
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We take from the Knickerbocker Of October the
following mournful picture of prison life. 1t is from
the Editors Table," the most delightful portion of
the Magazine