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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

PLEASING METHOD or TEACHING THE NIKE PAIRS
or SPEEcH.-l will collect number of children and
will draw an imaginary picture / will ask each Of
them, In succession what will you have in the pic
iurei One viii say a cottage, others a mansion,
wood, tree lake, church, lady, gentleman.
Then tell them that these things are nouns, which
IS the name of any thing, and therefore, might as
well have been called names instead of nouns
would then ask having got the objects for the picture
how shall they be placed shall be told, the cot
0ge by the wood the tree on the hill the horse in
the field; the lady the lake; the gentleman be-
yond the church thus in making their choice, they
would find out what constituted proposition.
should then take up the adjective brush, as would
call IT, and tell them, that, 10 give beauty to the pic
ture, 1t was proper TO express a quality, and they
would give their preference for a pretty cottage,
fine mansion, young lady, handsome church, and
so forth, which would teach them the adjective.
Then, in order to give life to the picture would
tell them that the different objects must be doing
something; and might be told-the horse should
prance, the tree should wave the gentleman should
study the lady should sing the lake should shine by
which would be explained the qualities of the verb
But would add, the tree might wave, or the lady
might sing very differently to what you intend how
should it be "Why, sir, the tree shall wave gent
ly the horse shall prance playfuly and the lady
shall sing sweety )" thus should obtain the adverb.
"Now," would ask one, 'NVhat would you do with
the COTTAGE" ooh, sir, should like TO like in it,"
Gin it, what do you mean" 'In the cottage"
Thus would, by repetition, illustrate the pronoun.
The conjunction they would learn because it could
form part Of the picture; while the interjection,
though called part of speech, is not so in reality it
is an exclamation only Thus children might easily
be collected TO play at making pictures, and would
be unconsciously instructed while they innocent
ly amused.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

tain, am a determined Van Buren, man, submitting,
as matter of course, to the decision of the National
Convention, whoever may be its choice, be it Van
Buren,, Calhoun, Tyler, Johnson, Cass, any other
of the distinguished names whose merits and claims
are now being canvassed. Allow me to say paren-
thetcally, before commence a new paragraph, ut
would be wise if our Democratic papers, instead Of
spending their force in detractng the Democratic
candidates and abusing prominent Democrats, in and
out Of office, conjurng up gorgon's heads and chime
ras dire, nventng excuses and apologies that they
may evnce fatal spirit of anarchy and disorganiza-
ton with some show of cause, but really without
rhyme or reason, say it would be well, if, instead
of doing all this they would nerve themselves erect
to meet the general foe and strike home in the very
camp of the enemy,) long parenthesis this, but
can't help ito
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

DARING RoBBERY.-As Mr.. Bruce, gentleman in
TIE employment as clerk, Of John Jacob Astor and
Son. was standing at the window Of the Upper Post
Office about o'clock yesterday, his pantaloous
So 600 in bills Of the North River Bank Mr. Bruce
had just drawn the money from the bank. II con-
sisted Of the denomination Of l. 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, and
$50 bills, all new emission, and wrapped Up in a
piece Of yellow paper, scaled with red wax. He had
the money in his pocket when he went 10 the win
dow of the Post Office and on turning round disco
vered that it gone lie could obtain no trace Of
it, and made application for assistance at the Police
Office, but We believe, so far, without edsct-.N. Z
Express,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

~.
uN eINcme MousF.-- This heading, strange as Il
appears, y not felton, as the incredulous may as
rsl'A'n 70 l.eir complete satisfaction by visit We
'.4 Ane t9Aowne account furnished Us BY inlelli
3rn1 correspondents have much pleasure Ia en-
lNeaYQNngto give you some account of a musical
I'spvAepph winch have Just bebeld and heard.
'YIi 90 80 AZ as lucid manner as | am able This
ly0nqsf n Y ms s!sPe Of 2 singing mousse" Let
II not raise e snlle Of incrednlily for sng Il does
lnyeEIy 1lse llLllo creature is thc common house
mouse. q i'|e masculine gender When beard him
he was ~ foil s0ng having all the notes Of full
grown canarY: The imitation 10 the sostenuto pas
sages and ca3enccs Of that bird was perfect feel
assured thai deception was pFactised FOR by the
aid az powerful glass, which 'purposely borrowed
could observe the frpmuousness Of the throat and
asked The proprietor % retire from the room
Tor moment, which he did, Ia order that might
convince myself that was not being made the dupe
ana the enect was still the same. No human being
could make his piano passages One circumstance
places this beyond doubt For sometimes parties
have 10 waif considerable time before he will pipe.
an instance of this kind happened recently at the
Palace where he was taken for the little Prince Of
Wales and the Princess to hear him. But was in
formed that he fully made up for his silence by after
wards singing more Justify than he ever did before
lie requires 10 be atentvey observed and by so doing
you catch his variety When quite still his notes are
surprisingly distinct and have all that popularity Of
the notes OF the canary when he is singing himself to
sleep. While he in motion, tried the effect Of
sound upon him by vibrating tuning fork upon the
table This, although repeated several times neither
deferred him from singing, in the slightest degree
alarmed him. If | may hazard conjecture, bis
pitch is more than an octave above that Of the bird
10 initiates. Il is very difficult guess how this fa-
Guilty got into him. for supposing thai he listened to
the canary from his hiding-pace, the arynx is not
FORMED for such purpose. However / must leave
the matter to Psychologists and modern Danes Bar
ringtons, simply contenting myself with silent won
der, now and then exclaiming "prodigous !''-LOt-
don Globe
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02
MORE PREACHING.

Mr.. Blair discourses thus in yesterdays
Globe:
off Mr. Clay had been the truly great man, and if,
instead of listening TO his own selfish ambitions and
daring to resent and resist he had given his influence
to carry out the popular WILL expressed in regard
to Cen Jacksons elevation to the Presidency, he
would probably have been his successor. If John
Quincy Adams had waived his claims pronounced
by the popular vote to be subordinate TO Cen jack
son's and had bowed to the popular sovereignty, he
would not have been degraded by the acquisition OF
the Presidency, into ap outcast from the nations
fayora miserable factionst, seeking to save hinl~
self from the ignominious obscurity to which he
condemned by the Infamous notoriety Of preaching
abolition crusade against the Constitution of his
country ~
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02
MIR. ALISON'S OPINIONS OF THE DEsTI-
MES OF MEXICO


MES OF MEXICO.
In the fifteenth number (the last Of the Harpers
edition. Of Mr. Alisons admirable history Of Europe
he gives some speculations on Mexico, which will,
doubtless be regarded in Texas and the contiguous
States as the words Of an oracle, vcriable predc-
ons, the truth Of which that infant Republic des-
tined, in the course Of time, to accomplish
"Mexico on the South and the British Provin-
ccs on the North, contain, within themselves the
elements of mighty empires, and arc destined 70
open their capacious arms, for ages to come TO re-
ceye the OVERLOOKING population Of the old world.
with astonshment at the smaness Of the portion
Of soil which, in Mexico would yield sustenance
TO family, for a year, and that tho same extent
Of ground which in wheat would maintain only
two persons, would yield sustenance under the bsN
mana to fifty; though, in that favored region the
return Of wheat is never under seventy sometimes
as much as a hundred fold. II due weight be given
to these extraordinary facts, it will not appear ex-
travagant to assert that Mexico, with a territory
embracing seven times the whole area Of France
may at some future, and possibly not remote period
contain two hundred millions Of inhabitants. B,d
notwithstanding all these advantages, is more than
doubtful ,rhcfhcr the Spanish race IS destined 10 pepel
ate It's descendants Or at least retain The Sovereignty Of
that country. Compared with the adjoining provinces
Of America or Canada, 1t appears struck with
cial or political palsy The recent successful settle
ment of a small body Of British and American colo
nists in Texas Mexican province their easy victory
over the Mexican troops, and the rapid growth Of
their Republic, may well suggest doubt, whether
priority of occupation and settlement viii not In this
instance, as it has done in many others, yield 10 The
superiority If race religion and political character and
,oteter 10 he descendants Of he 4ago Saron settlers is
not ultimately destined the sccpire Of the ,ohois North
.4mcican continent"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

NOBLE DoG.-A Halifax paper states that child
playing with a Newfoundland dog on Roach's
wharf, Halifax, short time SINCE and by some ac-
cdent, slipped over the end Of the wharf into the
water. The dog Immediately sprang after the child,
(who was only six years old) and sezing the waist
Of his little frock, brought him into the dock where
there a stage, and by which the child held on,
but was unable to get on top. The dog, seeing il
unable to pull the little fellow out Of the water
up to yard adjoining, and where little girl Of
nine years Of ale was hanging out clothes.
He seized the girl by the frock, and notwithstand-
ing her exertons 10 get away, he succeeded in drag
ging her to the spot where the child still hang
ing by his hands TO the stage. On tho girls taking
hold Of the child the dog assisted her in rescuing
the little fellow from his perous situation aud az
ter licking the face Of the infant II had thus saved
il took leap of the stage, and swan round to the
end Of the wharf, and Immediately after returned
with his hat in his mouth. IL is said that the father
Of the child-to whom the dog belongs-when leav-
ing the country where he formerly resided rescued
it from the hands Of persons who about to
execute the poor animal for killing sheep.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02
From the Boston Co,t
COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
HOW DOES HE STAND AT HOME ?
There is no better proof Of merit than when
the esteem Of those among whom we have been
born and reared grows with mans growth, and
strengthens with his strength. Such has been
the case in an eminent degree with President
Tyler. What man, whose name is equally con
spicuous 10 our political annals, has ever had
conferred upon him in more rapid and unbroken
succession than he the highest trusts in the
gift Of the people of his native county and State ?
1t is well known that the force ofihis popularity
alone kept the friends of Mr.. Van Buren, from
nominating a candidate for the Vice Presidency
in Virginia. Combined party influences, act
ing on the press, would persuade the public that
he has lost ground with the people; but how
can that be possible with son who, in all vicis-
situdes-in the highest places and when on the
full tide Of prosperity as well as in political ad-
versity, has nerer for a moment deserted the
principles OF Virginia. Faction and party
spirit may do their worst, but sooner or later
the people will rise in their giant strength
throw off the uammels of party spirit and do
Justice to him who has had an eye constantly
and exclusively to the good of his countrv.-
Time, which tests all things, will ere long prove
the truth Of the following from a Western paper !:
"When recently in Virginia, gentleman of close
observation, whose opportunities Of learning public
sentiment is surpassed by no one, remarked to in
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

casual conversation, he had not doubt that the
people of Eastern Virginia, preferred Mr. Tyler to
any other person. and the fact would have long since
been made manifest but for the leaders Of the demo-
cratic party. Six months since, gentleman, cit-
zen of Virginia, for many years prominent poit-
clan, said to us in the city Of Washington, John
Tyler is this day the strongest man in Eastern vir-
GINA, and it will be made palpable in due time. -
Were we permitted to make public the names Of the
two gentlemen, Mr.. Richie would be the last man
TO withhold from them their just claims to high con-
sideration."
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02
ELECTION OF GOVERNOR IN NEW JERSEY

A friend (who knows) writes US as follows :;
James S. Green, the friend of the President, was
beat in caucus by one vote; after which the Conyen-
ton took recess Then new combination was
formed, and the scattering vote concentrated on
Haines, who is 1IncOmmied to any candidate for the
Presidency. General Wall, The out-and-out Van
Buren, man, got but votes and friend of General
Cass, talked of before the Convention met was not
voted for at all.''
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02
A Frontier DIFFIcULrY-We take the following
from letter in the New York Express
/" KINGSTON. Canada Oct. %.

" KINGSTON, (Canada,) Oct %, ls43.
"The agent of the 81. Regis Indians informs me
that he received message from ST. Regis, on Satur
day night, informing him that the American Indians
in the American village had declared that the whole
village of st Regis was ceded to the United States
by the Ashburton treaty, and, set on by certain de-
signing men, they had gone stalking out and leas-
ing the lands 10 white men, The British Indians in
their perpexity, were at loss TO determine what
course TO take and sent 10 the agent for instructions
The agent, acting on the advice of Sir Charles Met
calf, directed the British Indians to use whatever
force necessary to drive the intrudes from their
part Of the village TO arrest all engaged in the bust
ness and send them to Montreal JAIL and if they are
not strong enough Of themselves, the aid Of her ma
jesty's forces will be promptly furnished them. The
whole business is, undoubtedly the getting up Of some
designing men, who think they will be the gamers by
creating disturbance. The boundary, according to
the Ashburton treaty, is distinctly marked through
tho village, and is the line that always separates tho
two divisions Of the tribe-the British and American
Indians"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD or MARYLAND
We learn that this respectable body Of Christian di-
vines closed its annual session. few days since al
Westminster, Carroll county, Maryland. There
were present large number of minister's with their
lay delegates from various portions Of the country
aud from other States. We are gratifed TO learn
that the English Lutheran congregation Of our city
represented by its pastor and lay delegate and
that the Synod will warmly cooperate in the perma-
nent establishment Of the pastor, and the prosperity
Of his growing and respectable congregation.--Na-
honal hieligenc0.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

Dr. Hawkes., the eloquent and learned divine Of
New York, now Rector Of ST. Thomas has deter
mined (says the Express,) to give up his present
charge end TO go to Holly Springs in the State Of
Mississippi, to take tho pastoral care Of church
there lie viii be great loss to his flock here but
a great gain to tho cause Of Professionalism in the
West In connexon with his clerical duties, he in
tends TO pursue those Of a teacher Of youth.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

On Sunday evening last, Ohio Snyder and Marga-
ret his wife, free negroes, who sbscondcd from this
place time SINCE arrived here in the custody Of
officer Freanor. They had taken refuge in Pennsyl-
yania and being charged with facilitating the escape
Of fugitive slaves, upon the requision Of Gov Tho
mas they we're delivered into the hands Of the Mary
land authorities for trial-Hagersto,on .Nttr,.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS.

J. B. JONES, Esq.
DEAR SIR: had the honor Of receiving the ac-
companying letter, and know of no better mode OF
disposing Of it, than transmitting it to you with the
request that you publish it in the columns Of the Mad
isonian Its publication can do no harm and may do
some good twill, at least deter others from max
ing like proposal.
Very respectfully, yours,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

"THE MYSTERIES OF PARIS" price 25 cents.
Mr. Franck Taylor, of this city, has this cele-
brated work 1t is denounced as obscene in
New York but we cannot believe il is so. We
will read it, however, and see.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

We learn from the Niagara Courier that body Of
Prussans consisting Of S6 families and nearly 400
persons have purchased over 1900 acres Of land in
the town Of Wakefield, N. Y, on which they have
already founded a settlement and commenced i'm
proTements,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02
JOSIAH MELVIN,
Foreman Madisonidn Office.

Jery respectfully, yours,

PITTsBURe, October %, lS43.
DEAR SIR In these times Of competition and ri.
valry in the family of the penny press, the duty i'm
perativey devolves upon us to raise ourselves above
our neghbors. The Message Of President Tyler
will be looked for with much anxiety by the Poo
pie" wish to publish it in this city before all the
other papers, or few hours after the other papers,
in this city, receive it, will give you 500 if you
will forward copy Of the Message after it is set
up and corrected You can accomplish il without
subjecting yourself to any censure. My FRIEND Mr..
-, will frank the document to the address " Will
liam Finn, Editor Daily Aurora, Pittsburg Pennsyl-
vania." / will speak to Mr.. - about the mat
ter before he leaves this city for Washington. I'm
derstand mel wish you to forward the Message be-
fore it is sent to the House-when receive it, will
not publish the Message until it is read in Congress,
and received in this place by the other papers.
merely wish to enjoy the pleasure Of beating them
aI-and be ready-hayo il all set up and corrected,
and issue it few hours after it is received by the
other papers
You will please let me know immediately-your
brother craftsman,
XvM III INN
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

| We learn from the st. Louis New Era Of the 18th
Instant that a remarkable temperance movement is
in progress among the soldiers at Jefferson Barracks.
society has been formed and upwards Of FIVE hun
dred soldiers have signed tho pledge.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

The Mobile Register of tho Dist instant remarks
that the yellow fever is on the decline in that city,
bat warns unacclimated persons not to return until
tho epidemic has entirely disappeared.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

AMERICAN INTERESTS IN CHmA.-The last number
Of the Chinese Repository states that Commodore
kearney, of the U. s. frigate Constellation, has had
moro official intercourse with the Chinese officers
than has ever before been held by American officers
altogether and this intercourse has been conducted
on terms Of entire equality. Commodore Kearney
has, we believe, obtained the objects sought for in
his coming here, and if are rightly informed, in
demny for all losses sustained by Americans in De
comber last is in fair way Of being obtained.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-02

In the morning think what thou hast to do, and q
night ask myself what thou hast done.
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VIM. FLINN,
Editor Daily aurora.

To the FOREMAN
Qfhe Jbadisonian Office, Washington, D. c.
l address Foreman" not knowing your name-not
knowing you to be the same Foreman when l left
Washington. WI.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-24

La! weat max - y.ur teeth sa unusually
QuOth JOsh's DUlcina. To him TO her M sht
70 make yours look "a, With a grin. reOIcd Josh
We bought you bottle OF Thorn's 10nth Wash
It's the best nov IN use, so the gentle folks say.
And since they've tired this, cast all etneTs away.
Look again, Gly dear Sal at the lustre # nains.
Then ny this great foot Wash,
the leaherry Tooth ash,
And sec II he Pooh " ash If Them, is not fne2
4 hONti the recommendauons 10 the above. ast
- The following
II az ng tried DR. Thorn's Tea berry Tooth
wash aud become ACQUAINTED with The ing e
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Pittsburgh Sept is. 1912. Deaust
take ri' sure u staiing, after having ira e
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one of the best deatr6ces ia use., Being an q a.
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Tea berry tooth wash and have found Il To, I q
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preserving thase INDISPENSABLE alenihers from
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NJ X BEKISON. JAMES JACK,
ROBr II PEBBLES. CHAS b ScULLY.
e DAERAGH, VIM M'CANDIESS
II l. ktNtiWALT, LEONARD S JOHNS.
NJ MOORHEAD. JAS \ CRAFT
For sale BY JAS BAKER. Wheeling. Va
fob y IV
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%. -. fhhNESIOCk'S VERMIFUGE,
A IoERFE CITY SAFE
AND CERTAIN CURE FOR WORMS.
{ EkFlFlCAIE of ITS efficacy can be seen a
the store OF the subseribeFs Sufficient to sat.
isiy t1e most incredalous. Price Is cents. -
WhITELEy, Green Co. Pa
~. Ma. 18th. is43.
Dtor SIR have b-sn using your Vermffspe in
my practice for number OF years Ind find n
the most sure AID safe Worm Destroyer that I
ever had
was called 10 a child six or seven wears old in
Nav, 1872. which was then in spasms with the
worms, gave il one vial Of your yermIfnre. n.
Rreeatly 10 dif eeti0us, and the child passed 440
W0rhls. IN , few weeks. gave 10 anafhpr.vi a
and 70 passed POO more, making IN ali GO Worms
ne cl'lld recovered immes lately, ans has cnio,-
ed good health ever since.
have prescribed IL many other cases in
which Il has brought away 200 and 400 Worms
JONATHAN NORRIS.
BEWARE or INVITATIONS.
There are Veruiifeges in almost every section
OF the country asserted 10 be the same 81 eoltsl
20 Fahnesiock So which is not the ease - fber,
re none llkei a.. They contain danrerou- inure.
dents. Avoid hem - you value life end health
= use he hrst and only safe arr efFicncious one
20 nor be nef uaded BY the interested vender
that Others viii answer ss wen
For sale BY
pa FAHNFsT0cK & co.
Corner Of sixth and Wood sis pifeburoh
3 n M'MFgHfN