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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

DEATH FROM THE BITE or Car The Brock.
port Sentinel mentions the death Of Mrs John
son, with distinct and aggravated hydrophobic
symptoms, occasioned by the bite OF domestic
cat Mrs. johnson was passing through the
yard of her house. having no shoes on, and see
ing the Cat following her, turned and gave the
animal kick. The cat instantly fastened upon her
left foot INJECTING two bites which lacerated
the skin about the toes and after darted upon her
again and bit the right foot the extensor tento
This was in May. The wounds soon healed, and no Sc
rious Inconvenience felt until late in September,
when sharp darling pains occurred 10 the right foot
extending upward 10 the body. These increased in
violence, and finally, in the course Of week, the
usual symptoms Of hydrophobia superyened, and con-
unued with acceleraiing force until death ensucd.
The cat was killed Immediately after the bites were
Inflicted consequently il is not known whether it
or was not rabid.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

CocERoAcuEs The following method Of destroy
ing these detestsble intruders is at simple and
effective Procure from the apothccary small
quantity Of that odoriierous Vegetable called poke
root; boil it in water until the juices extracted
and mingle the liquor with good molasses spread
the mixture in large plstters soup plates; place
these wherever the cockroaches visit, and the enemy
viii be found slain by fftles and hundreds, on the
following morning. A gentleman to whom we are
indebted for this information states that he slaughter
ed SIS cockroaches in one night, by the above pro-
cess and that the root which had been boiled being
thrown into closet lhickly infested by the enemy,
the place was quilted entirely in few days great
numbers being left dead upon the field Boston Ga
-cffr
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

GUANo.-Upon the South American shore of the
Pacific Ocean, and the adjacent islands, is found a
substance called Guano, which supposed TO be the
accumulated dung of BIRDS that, in countless myri-
ads range that extensive coast, seeking their prey in
the nny tribe Of the great ocean The fertilizing
effects of the article well known to the Peru
vans, and have induced its transportation 5000 miles
to the shores of England. Occasionally, for the
last twenty years, a ship load would find lis way to
the English ports and, although perhaps, the pro-
duction is too limited, and the cost Of transporta-
ton too great to permit it to become an ex-
tensve article OF commerce, lis extraordinary fer
tilizng properties render il subject Of extreme in
terest to the Inquiring agricuturist Ii sells in Eng
land for about live dollars the hundred weight and
from two to four hundred weight is used to the
One bushel is reckoned to be equal to thirty
forty ef the bes rotted stable dung This product has
been analysed, and It's constituents have been found
consist Of those salts which modern discovery has
shown to be most instrumental in aiding the growth
OF vegetable products Indeed, exactly does
this substance adapted for the purpose to which
il is applied, that attempt has been made TO pro-
duce by artificial combination OF its constituents;
and it is hoped that this attempt will lead to chem
cal composition that will afford us artificial
with all the properties of the guano at much
lower price than the natural product can be import
ed When this article is fresh IT is said to be OF
light greyish color; but exposure soon gives it a
browni,h cast ltprobably only excels the dung of our
pigeons and domestic fowls, because of the animal
food from which it is elaborated. A ship load of gu
ano was lately brought Into the port of Baltimore,
where IT sold Tor cents poynd a friend who
happened TO be in the city at the time, was kind
enough TO bring a little box of it-a part Of which
was applied TO some geraniums and other plants by
way OF experiment. Much had heatd of its
marvellous effects, astonished al the magical
result upon our flow er-bed.
We are yet cropping in the dark upon the subject of
agriculture but 81 ift Of inquiry is awakened that
We are satisfied will never slumber until the most as
onshins and most satisfactory results obtained
Southern Pl nitr.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

A Too-FoNp WUE-Among the items Of late TO-
reign intelligence, our readers may remember the
mention Of the death Of Mr.. Aymer, circus yaul-
ter. The North Adams Mass Transcript gives the
following melancholy account Of the effect Of the
news upon his widow, who is resident Of that town
"Mr Bymer formerly resided in this village aud
left here, engaged in his profession, about year
since. He has here, residing with her mother, a
beautiful aud lovely wife oftwenty, TO whom the in
tegepce OF his awful end was communicated by
means of the above extract on Friday last She read
it, shed tear over IT, and burst into the wild laugh
Of the maniac.
at Of the most heart-rendng scenes the
eye behed to look upon the mental ruins of this
beautiful female, to encounter that wild and frantic
eye, and TO listen TO the wild and unmeanng CONVEX
sation Of one whose reason has stranded. On the
Sabbath, she arrayed herself in her bridal dress, and
wandered the fields, plucking flowers, and deck
ing herself with fantastic ornaments, piercing the ear
and tie heart with her frantic calls for her lover.
Mrs. Aymer buried her only child in New York the
past summer and is verify alone on the bleak
waste Of life, without star to guide her frail and
shattered bark, and without beacon-light TO warn
her Of quicksands and shoals"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

PASSING AwAY.-The following beautiful thought
from Goethe is peculiarly appropriate to the present
season
The year is going away like the sound of bells.
The wind passes the stubbe and finds nothing 10
move Only the red berries Of that slender tree
seems If they would fan remind us of something
cheerful; and the measured beat of the thresher's
fail call up the thought, that in The dry md taiing ear
lies 50 much nowishment and f.n
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09
A MARES NEST

The Globe can beat all the papers in existence
making discoveries Of plots and conspiracies.--
The editor served in the Clay and Adams
school, and was the prime agent in cheating
General Jackson out Of the Presidency. No
wonder he is snufing every breeze to scent out
coalitions and rebellions But his last discovery
Is too ridiculous to pass muster. He has
found the following reasonable lines in very
diminutiye and very obscure paper in Boston,
and thus holds them up in small capitals
From The Boston Bulletin
"THE INFLUENCE OF Mn. TYLER, so FAR AS lie HAS
ANY, WILL CO WEAKEN THE DEMocRATIc PARTY"
The Bulletin, 1--WE have never seen but one
number of i',) The Globe says, is Federal pa
per. And yet this Federal noascnse is sufficient
authority for the Glybe; and, in consequence,
whole column Of very coarse abuse is hurled at
The President
Now we do not deem the assertions Of the
Globe and its Federal witnesses worthy of con-
iradcton. We do not think any portion of the
Republican party will believe that the "nhu-
ence Of Mr.. Tyler will go to weaken The Demo
cratic pary," The mere~assertion Of Fede-
raj print endorsed by the Globe. The Demo
cracy did not, and do not, consider themselves
weakened by the Presidents vetoes. We are
entirely willing 10 oppose the acts Of the Presi.
dent TO the Uords Of the editor Of the Globe.
FoR1IcS LrTTERs.-The following note from the
Postmaster OF Boston, is copied for the benefit Of
people at a distance who may not know that prompt
and certain Transmission Of Il cir letters in the Bos
ton mail only be secured by sending them through
the mail. The letters referred 10 supposed TO
have come from the city Of New York:
Posr OFFICE, Boston, Mass October 2, 1913.
Merchants and Others forwarding letters 10 Europe
by the British Royal mail steamships from this port,
arc hereby reminded Of the importance of hav ng
their letters pass through the regular mails in their
Transmission TO this city, to insure their being for
warded without delay. Their attention is especially
called TO the following extract from tie Agent Of that
line of steamers
"NoTE-A letters and newspapers must pas,
through the Post Office and oil letters found on board
the ships roH be sei-edby The admiralty Agssi, and
fwned 10 The Post Office"
This notice is given in consequence of the fact that
on the departure OF the "Caled MA" October LIST
package, Containing hundred aud sir ufue letters
seized on board that steamer by the British Ad
miral'y Agent and returned TO this office. Thu
package has the following endorsement:
at Ambrose will obge by putting the enclose'
in the man (Signed) 81 4. Smith,
"Returned to The Boston Post Office by Prospe
Ambrose, Admiralty Agent, Caledonia steamer, DC
tober lst"
II should be distinctly understood that letters ar
not TO be forwarded by these steamers unless tie IN
land United Safes postage has been first paid.
GEo. Va. GoaDoS, Postmaster.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

Naval The U. S. frigate Congress arrived at
Alexandria, on the 2Sth Of August, from Trieste.
The sloop Of war Preble has been taken out Of the
Dry Dock, the repairs on her having been completed
The Franklin has been hauled to the lower end Of the
yard and probably will not be repaired until next
year
The new frigate Cumberland is nearly ready for
sea, and viii probably sail with Capt Smith, who
has been appointed TO the command Of the Mediter-
squadron, in The Of the ensuing month
1t is stated that orders have been received TO fit for
sea the frigate Potomac, steamer Mississippi and the
store brig ConsoIt, all at this yard.
The sloop of war Falmouth is at the mouth Of the
dock, ready to be taken in Bunker HiH.a,rora.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

Boy KILLED By a LIos--Tbe Bangor Courier says
that while caravan was on exhibition at Norrdge-
wock, little boy approached too near lions cage,
ard was instantly seized by the beast, who tore of
one Of his arms and part Of his abdomen, causing
immediate death.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

A WATER PAnrr.-Fve thousand persons were
present at late Temperance meeting at Niagara
Falls. An appropriate place for water party.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

We understand that Major ID. ID Mitchell, Super
intendent OF Indian Affairs, who has just returned
from visit TO most of the border tribes that the OF
toes, who committed several ourages during the last
summer, manifested disposition make the 'amende
honorable" by giving up the offenders when demand
ed together with many fair promises TO behave better
hereafter. Two Of The moot guilty were accordingly
delivered into the hands of the Superintendent and
sent down to Fort Leavenworth TO be kept as host
ages, or punished the Government mi 5ht direct
The guard-house, il appears they found less
bic than their " native wild woods" and made up
their minds to return home die in the attempt
About the third day after their confinement they
made rush on the sentinels One of them was shot
down and died Immediately; the other seized mus
ket, bounded away the hills, and was heard of
no more. There is but little doubt that he reached
his village in safety, where he will most likely tell
such horrible tale about the der of his comrade
as VIII not fail TO stir up the hot blood of his exca-
Die Tribe and drive them 10 the commission Of fur
Their and greater outrages.
The tribes are said to be generally quiet, and much
pleased with The early payment of their annuties,
which enables them To commence their fall hunts
without the usual delay. The Mormons, it appears,
have been sending missionaries among several of the
tribes but for what purpose not yet clearly ascer-
tained though measures have been taken to have
them closely watched and promptly apprehended, if
necessary.-St. l. y,,is Republican.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

1t is stated 10 late London papers, that the King Of
the French had sgnifed his intention 10 reciprocate
the friendly visit of Queen Victoria, by excursion
TO England in the of the present autumn.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

More SEA SEaPENTs.--A letter has been received
from Captain Wales, of the bark Wave, by the Mer-
chants Exchange Reading Room Of Boston, in which
he gives this account of sea monster:
MALAGA, Sept 81 am now giving you a few lines
respecting the long noted Sea Monster, which was
first discovered by myself! and afterwards viewed by
Mr. Lincoln, beth officers, and part Of the crew. who
all had a line view OF him for about half hour
August 5th Cape Cod bearing east by SOUTH 80 miles,
discovered huge monster crossing our bow,
about halt mile distant, TO the northwest. When
first discovered it, thought it the surf break
ing over breach or rock but Immediately it rose in
perpendicular position, thirty or forty feet above
the surface OF the water, remaining for about ten Sc
conds, and then falling horizontally, the body disap-
peared leaving wake in the water, and rising again
IN the same position, at nearly regular intervals, for
the space OF half an hour, when it entirely disap-
peared.
The form of the monster resembles that of an eel,
the largest part appearing next the water His head
being somewhat smaller than his body, and from the
position OF the body exposed should Judge il TO have
been from ninety to one hundred and twenty feet in
length and the circumference, that of hogshead. 1t
was about six O'Clock in The evening and we had so
good and SO long view Of him, that there can be no
doubt exist ny relating TO this serpent. / do not
write this for the purpose Of filling up letter in
newspaper, but actual facts, and not by any means
exaggerated.
The Wiscassct Republican, too, states that a
strange fish was discovered near Seguin on Tuesday
OF last week, by Captain McIntre of the schooner
Adene, of Phipsburg. The fish is described as
about thirty feet long-hs body the size of six
tan boat, and striped like tiger. His head was fiat
like snake, his fin like boats SAIL his tail fiat like
sail boat running to point.
Captain McIntire says he sailed alongside, and
prcked the fish with the harpoon and that he showed
his body up against the vessel and made her tremble
as though she had struck rock. Not having suG
cient gear, did not harpoon him When first discov.
cred, he a mile and half distant and thinking
il was boat made for it. -
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

FREsH FISH FROM ENGLAND The New York Ex-
press says it may be mentioned one Of the items
Of news Of the day, that of those delicious fish,
Of which the English epicures so proud, the tur-
bot, land remarkably fine one too,) was served up
by The popreors of the Astor House to their guests
present from Captain Ryrie of the Acadia. The
fish was in INC conjtion--the, flesh firm. 1t was
brought in ice.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09
To the Editor of The lNadisonidn:

| To the EdHor Of The UddiSOnadn:
Having attended the commencement Of the Co
lumbar College of this city, held on Wednesday,
hope youlwll allow me- through your press the priv
lege of expressing the high qualification which felt
on the occasion.
Knowing how profoundly penetrated is our Chief
Magistrate with the belief that sound learning must
be encouraged, and all proper occasions, honored
and cherished, was prepared to see him present, i'm
parting additional dignity and interest to the Annver
sary. Whatever may be thought by different parties
Of President Tylers political views, all will accord to
him the bonor-and it is lofty oneof feeling deep
interest in the prosperity of public Institutions of
Learning. And such sentiments well become man
who holds the highest station to which his country
can call him ] was truly grstihed TO see him honor
ing both himself add the occasion by his attendance
most enlightened and crowded assembly witnessed
the performances, and appeared 10 be highly gratied
Indeed we not the man who could view with
out emotion the spirited and generally very able eff
forts of the young gentlemen they in succession
appeared upon the stage. They gave most satislac-
tory proof that they had been trained 10 clear think
ing and had cultivated the art Of public speaking
with good success. The performances were highly
credtable to all concerned.
The following was the order OF exercises
MUSIC.-PRAYER.
BY CANDIDATES FOR THE FIRST DEGREE IN THE
ARTS AND SCIENCES.
l. Discoveries IN the Polar Seas Oration T. C. Cald-
well, Washington.
9 Prospects of Civilization in Asia raiion, T. J.
Catbcart, Washington.
B. Intellectual Supremacy not True Greatness Ora
ton, II. L. Chaplin, College tIil ID. c.
MUSIC.
a. Shakespeare Oraiion, w. s. Fife, Albemsrc, Va
s. The Religion of Christ, unlike other systems uni
versal ia its desgn--Oraton, J. X. Garlick King
| William Va.
6. The Influence of Speculative Opinions Grafton
! j. A. Haynes, Brungton, Va.
MUSIC.
I. The Martyr spirit-O,aiion, a. J. Huntington
Brantree, VI
g. Unity Of Design he Secret Of Success Grafton
J. w. NJ. Williams, Portsmouth, Va.
MUSIC.
CANDIDATE roR THE SECOND DEGREE
g. Oliver Cromwell Grafton, J. w. Williams, Miss
MUSIC.
coNFERRiNG OF DEGREES BENEDrcTIoN
CANDIDATES FOR THE SECOND DEGREE.
+ A. Chaplin, S. c.; j. r. Sanders, Miss. J. Thomp
son. d. c.; VIM. Mckenzie Tucker ID. c.: .
j. w. Williams, Miss.
The Degree Of A. b. was conferred upon the youn
gentle en- whose are in the order and upo
Cornelius Graham of North Carolina
That of A. NJ. upon those named as candidates 70
y the 2nd Degree.
: The Honorary A. NJ. was conferred upon Charlie
r. Pendeton, and the Rev. Mr.. Cornell of Massa
chusets.
e The Honorary d. ID. upon the Rev. Andrew Broad
q dus Of Virginia.
FnAaruL FATALrTY-It is stated that not an in
, dividIl attacked with the yellow fever in Mobile
during the present season, has recovered,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

The quarters revenue, at the New York Custom
House ending on the 3 ith ult, was 81, asa 900.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

FEARFUL FArALIrY.-It is stated that not an in
dvidu attacked with the yellow fever in Mobile,
during the present season, has recovered,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-09

CANDIDATES FOR THE SECOND DEGREE.
A. Chaplin, S. c.; j. r. Sanders, Miss; J. Thomp
sou, d. c.; VIM. Mckenzie Tucker, ID. c.;
j. w. Williams Miss.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-04-25
HENRY CLAY-AN EXAMPLE THAT
FEW MEN WILL FOLLOW

A near relative of Mr.. Clay residing IN this vi.
ciuiIy, who has been largely engaged 10 the parch.
ssc and manufacture If hemp for bagcinr Anj bale
rope Tor the New Orleans mlrket. iy tho fa IN
value and tie emharfassments OF the times which
have been felt with prodgioUs force for the wear
past IN tie great south western Emporium, was
lately compee TO mike assignment OF his proper.
" to trustees for the benh OF all MS creditors The
whole amount OF his was near $4,000, about one
half OF which was due 10 Mr.. Clay for adynces 10
enable the manufacturer 30 prosecute his business
~ advatageous To The farming ncreci of Kentucky,
with the hope Of an Improvement in the condition
OF things So that suspension OF the work and of
payment might be avoided
The sale Of the property took place about fort.
nigh, ago, AID usual IN such eases attracted
eral hundred persons, amo. them many Of the cred.
ltors. Mr.. Clay then told them IN substance that
the assignment, for the benefit OF the creditors
himself included, that the amount due to him was
largo all the other claims combined. that from
the relationship IN which lie stood 10 the debtor II
was probable some, and many of the creditors. had
become such under the expectation, that Il difficulty
occurred he, Mr. Clay, would protect them, that
although there was no ground whatever for asking
him 10 do so, yet rather than that any man should
think the slightest reason to complain OF him, and
in order fatih.r that dos, doc others steold
be paid he now released all interest under the as
sgnment, until every dollar doe to others paid,
and then II any thing was eh he would take it
the sale was made-the other creditors were all paid
and VIVA, little remained was all Mr. Clay got for
his $4,000.
How different this rom the or linary course,
| when Mr.. Clay being the confidential creditor
would have been first paid, and IN this tue on
! y one paid, and. who but Henry Clay could be
found, under such circumstances 10 reject the whole
! or al any rate his share Of tho proceeds
! But this is fair specimen of Harry OF the West
both in public and private life. His country frs
| and himself last--the interests of those men whC
whou, color of right were suspected Of having re-
lied upon him were to be preferred and his owr
postponed.
Such specimens of high minded, honorable con
duct occur rarely that for the honor Of mankinc
they should he chronicsd set offs, so far as the
go; agains,h the drawbacks upon il every day see hap
pening abou, us, and especially in these degener
ate dsys..-Ciereidnd (O) Herald,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-04-25
DIED.

In this village, on the morning Of the 25th, of
Bronchitis Mr., Lowell \. Fitch printer, aged 10
years
At Clarendon Springs, on the Doth ult Of erysip-
elias. after severe illness OF days, Mrs Ann Eli
N Clarke, aged So Printers in tho western part
Of n. Y. aud Michigan are particularly requested
to copy the above
On the 9Th inst, at Marietta, where he went on
business from his place Of residence in Knox coun-
~, Mr. ELISHA BARRETr, formly of Dandy VT, in
the 41th year Of his age. The deceased emigrated
10 this place from Ohio in 1884, and was one OF tho
earliest settlers on Spoon River, where he had been
principally instrumental in erecting Of the best
mills on that stream. lie left home in good health
as usual but only proceeded far the above
place. where he attacked 10y that fatal disease
palsy which soon terminated his earthly career, not
whstanding the kind attention Of friends and the Of.
forts Of a skillful physician
The deceased was one OF our most active, enter
prisng, and benevolent citizens, and his death will
long laneed not only by his relations and two
lovely and accomplished daughters, who are truly
orphans, but by his numerous irends and the coun-
try generally. The estimation which he was held
fully manifested by the large concourso OF
people who attended the funeral, although ths
weather intensely cold and disagreable The
kindness Of Mr. Bevus and family to tho deceased
in his last illness will long be gratefully remember
cd by the friends Of the deceased. OF them il can
truly be said, 81 We stranger and ye took me in.
sick and afflicted and ye minsiered unto me"
| Pe0rn (W) RtgiSter.-Maouon, Jan. 10Th, 1s43.