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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-09

society, will exhibit the charm O fele.
gance Vi ~deineanor, not put on for the
occasion, but showing trVm its ease and
natu ralnsss, that lis Gully what she has
always beeu accustomed to.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-02-09
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CITY COUNCIL.

Feb. 9Th. 1919.
Council inst. Presen, The Mayor and full council.
except Brady.
The proceedings Of the last meeting were read
aud approved.
Election Of Clerk was announced as The first bssi-
acss before the meeting On fhe fist ballot Jame.
; Wheat unanimously elected.
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Hon W c JoHxsoS
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-03
From the Baltimore Sun of This morning.

THE POSTMASTER GENERAL-Mr. Wckliae we
happy TO state, deemed by his physicians,
yesterday morning, sufficiently restored by the rest
he had blamed during the night TO justify his reno
val TO Barnums Hotel and he accordingly borne
from the steamboat to that establishment upon lit
ter, to avoid the jong OF wheeled vehicle. Every
consideration that the most kind attention could sug
gest for his comfort, made available by the wor
thy and venerable host of the hotel and those acting
in conjunction with him. Information Of the event
was borne to Mrs. Wick life by her daughter, who
left the city yesterday morning. by the o'clock train
for Washington, AMI that lady arrived by the cary
morning train, to give her personal attentions to her
husband. Last evening we ascertained that the pa
tent had passed the greater part Of the day in
parave comfed, was entirely free from danger, and
doing exceedingly well In the of the day,
arrangements were made to proceed with an investi
CATION Of the case, but the absence OF Mr.. Steele
prosecuting attorney for Baltimore county, in which
jurisdiction the inquiry lies, together with the in
ability of MIR. Wckline TO attend, led to postpone
mcnt of the examination until to-day. J. Mclean
ana s e All @ ) sE 2ae man e espabe
of the act he has committed. He sgeneray supposed
10 be laborng under an alteration OF mind, and MIR.
Wicklile is himself satisfied that such is the fact
although his present manners and appearance are by
means indicative OF an insane condition. We an
mex, as the best exponent of his capacity accessible
TO US, copy of letter which he wrote an hour or
twD after the assault upon MIR. WIcklide, and adj
dressed TO that gentleman on board the boat;
SHf-l spoke Win you AT va IOlut tomloft
frankly, and told you where J wished to go. On IN
quiry you will find that human being instgsted
me- by the remotest hint, to commit what have done
TO your person; therefore, sir, you be ng man high
IN office, cannot be so ungenerous, as 10 show any
vindcuyeness towards my family or connexions,
whom have always had too little regard for in pur-
suing their advice. You may examine into this and
you will find II as have written Ii is some grah-
cation 10 me TO learn that your wound is slight and
not mortal. With great respect, am, sir,
Your obedent servant,
MCLEAN GARDINER.
To the Hon. c. A. Wicklife, Postmaster General
r S.-Since the above was in type we have
learned that Mrs. Gardner, the mother Of the pris
oner accompanied by another son, have arrived in
the city, and are ready TO furnish the ncones-
table proof of the insanity of Mclean Gardner for
several weeks past
Assistant Postmaster Hobby, Col Graham Of New
York, Mr.. Gordon, Of Boston, and DIR. Jones Of
washington city, arrived IN the cars last evening
from Washington, and are in attendance on MIR
Wickfe.
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count for this departure from its warfare against Coz
stons with the enemy does il see In the distance
the open rupture of the mass OF the democracy oi the
next Congress with il and is II providing Tor ihe
perpetuslion OF tho GLORIOUS privilege Of plunder
by nlcdilating a similar alliance for similar Puf-
pose II In intmsting such design 10 The Clone,
we have done IL injustice, and combination should
be formed against IL (Which we have idea VIII be
done) Of wing and democratic editors, who would
succeed IN obtaining the printing the editors OF tiat
paper will be able TO derive consolation from their
hearty approval Of irregular election brought
about at Harrisburg by lust such conjunction as
nigh the brought against IT, euen u IL had the confidence
ofa majority Of The democratic members Of Congress
But our article has already extended beyond the
space we at first intended TO confne IL TO, and We
must defer any further exposition Of the true charac-
ter Of this incarnation OF purity.
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LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM UAyTr

Adyices iram Cape Haytien, four DAYS later. and
from kngsto" ten days later, have been received At
rn'iade ph'a: Tie Jamaica Despatch Of the I'M
u't. says by N arrival from Hayti. We learn
that French admral, with five shin, comnri,'n',
TWO nIues, siooP OIL sr, brig, and a schooner, had
arrived there. The pre,ise object Of this visit .at
generally known but co.,ng il with the late ir,n,
s Seuons mere Vu' niue ooot can be entertained on
having been solicited to take Hy,i under ne, nrocc
ton, or, in other words, the ayien. are viii NO Ia
return to their allegiance and 70 know ,h,, 1c..
patches were sent TO France some time ago by t.c
French commander in chief in these sas foe in.t,,
lions. by the treaty with France, Hal; = ho,aI =,
pay a heavy sum for her independence and r. ,,c
mistake not, she is about 10 pay the Pc aI,x os 49,
bond. One of the hliies will be down tolev ,h.o
we shall hear more about it, ~ WV"
The drought, accounts Of which we have -or, ,b.
wndward islands, appear, TO have extended loo 10
the Lecward Islands, and in consequence gonrJ
provisions have suffered very much.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-03
From the Portland Me. Daily .9meriedn.
TRUE POWER OF THE PRESS.

"TnE Pass mas NO PAPAL POWER. Ir CANNOT
ExcoamUSicATE MAN, NOR CAN 1T GRANT HIN Also
NJ Washington Globe.
The above sentiment Is worthy of inscription in
front Of every editors desk 1t expresses pithily the
true notion Conductors Of newspapers often forget
their relative position to the masses, aud write like
pIorAToRs, matchmaking bere-slashing there
and defining principles dogmatically. Their edito-
rails read like proclamations to their subjects, and
their curses are poured out eaitedra We know
of certain Democratic papers that are signally OBJ
noxious in this matter. Having either, from their
former fidelity to truth, the peculiar advantages Of
their location, acquired eminent influence, they nvo
UNFAIRLY fall into the anti-democratic habit have
mentioned. They will first draw some new line
that they pronounce the only true one, and then let
their heaviest thunderbolts fall upon those who
so unfortunate as not TO " toe the mark" They will
denounce men who have adhered from the first hour
OF their majority to Democratic principles, and have
expended time, money, and talents for the promulga
ZION OF those princpes--and this because they
fuse to bend their necks to the new collar. They
Will denounce, too, every Democratic newspaper in
the land that falls not, spanel-ke, into the track
freshly beaten.
The sentiment is a noble one, and honorable to the
Globe. We trust The editor of that important paper
will ever keep it before him, and let it control his
pen-especally remembering that the people have
reserved to themselves the power Of ExcoMMUNI-
CATION"
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RELATIONS WITH CHINA.
Correspondence Of the Boston Daily Advertiser
UNITED STATES SHIP CONSTELLATION.

UNITED STATES SHIP CONSTELLATION.
Macao Roads, April lS43
Since last wrote Commodore Kearney has ad
dressed a communication to the Vceroy of Canton
relative to American claims and interests and subse
9uently had personal interview, il is sad with the
kwhan-tchou-foo
The Viceroy guaranteed that an indemnity Of the
losses of our citizens the riot of last December
should be paid IN three months The Hong merchant,
had previously named four but their proposals were
made in so vague manner that the gentlemen into
rested were apprehensive that attempt might be
made to evade the claim altogether particularly a.
that body is about to be dissolved agreeaby TO the
provisions Of the late treaty The Viceroy we nm.
derstand, assures the Commodore of the contnuance
Of the friendly feelings towards the United STATE.
which he had expressed on former OCCASION inquire,
what privileges we DESIRE and informs him that lie
has already written to the Emperor upon the subject
OF American commerce, and that on the receipt Of
instructions, he would probably be able to meet him
personally. Another communication from the Com.
modore To the Viceroy is now in the hands of the
translator, TO be forwarded throu the local Chinese
authorities at this place, the tenor OF which has not
yet become public.
1t is understood that the Commodore, not being
fully authorized diplomatic agent and not hay
ing received the instructions requisite from his Gov
eminent III such capacity, and having already pro-
tracted his stay until the term of enlistment of
large proportion of the crew is nearly expired pro
poses 10 sail for the United States in a few days
though II is not impossible that new circumstances
may arise TO modify his movements.
On our arrival should il not have been done pre.
vousiy, as is certainly 10 be hoped, we trust if the
facts are we believe, the Government will at once
see the expedienry of sending suitable diplo.
matte agent duly appointed and instructed TO ptgo.
tiate with the highest authorities of the Empire for
such commercial and other privileges as we believe
would now be accorded.
we learn that Captain Becher, late of the Sulpha
surveying ship has been ordered by her Maiesi, +.
Government TO make survey of the japanese coa.I,
and seas We know personally Capt Belcher to he a.
daring, and IN some respects a reckless man and nj
by no means improbable that unless special pains arc
eken TO prevent it, the contemplated survey may lead
- ne,tiiitle' between her Msjestys Goyernmenrand
Japan. IL would be well for whatever publ,c agc,,
our government may think proper to send out as our
o'eoers 10 be properly instructed in view of aty
con''rsen,i thal may arise-it nigh, be done in a
eS or @ ~I'nS.' interfering at al with the pole
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We have ever held the Constitution of the
United States 10 be the true and legitimate
source whence springs those cardinal principles
which constitute The creed of those who profess
Of the subject that we contend for the faithful
adherence of those sound Republican truths il
inculcates, as the true criterion by which all
public men should be judged. II the editor of
the Globe can point to one single act of the
President that is at variance with this instru-
eminent, we will freely confess that his opposi-
ton TO the Administration is predicated upon
sjmelhing tangible and substantial but, if be
should fail, as we know he must, in establishing
this position, his opposition TO an Admnistra-
ton, which has abored hard, under the most
disadvantageous circum stances, to establish the
Democratic party upon firm and imperisbab e
basis has resulted from a caprious spirit 10 con
rol and dictate to the Democratic party, rather
than TO enl ghcn the public mind upon those
things which are alone essential for ibe pros
perily Of the country. These are sefevident
truths. from which there is no escape, and from
which the editor of the Globe cannot exfricate
himself, without be deserts boldly, in the broad
light Of day, and joins the ranks of the Federal
party Ih acts of this Administration are an
tsgonistcal TO hose professed by Mr. Clay and
his followers, which demonstrates eli ary and
un auivocsy- beyond the shadow of doubt
hat NJ. Tyler occupies, IN bold relief, the very
citadel of Democracy, from which he cannot
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PROBABLE PIRACY.

10 The New Bedford Bulletin Of MONDAY evening
ind the following The name Of the vessel Is
probably The I.ssinia, which sailed from Alexandra
on the ist OF July, bound TO Antigua and market
"The sloop Fairhayen, Of Providence, which left
hence yesterday morning for New York, about 9
O'Clock, miles 5. 3. w. Of the Hen and Chiekens
10 miles ). T.. Of Cutybunk, fell IN with schooner
with all sail set, and running pretty close TO her dis
covered that there Was no one On board. They I'M
mediaiey boarded her, found that she had an
Choir down with short scope, and on trying her
pumps found three feet of water IN her hold, and
farther search discovered that she scuted for
ward just above the copper. The iorecsslle was
torn 10 pieees-the hunks torn down. hole cut IA
the cabin floor with axe lying beside IT,
The cabin IN great disorder-a valuable ar
ticles taken away except the quadrant and
pass, which found in the mates loeker-lhe
captains trunk found cut open, and was com.
pletey pillsged. On examination, the vessel proved
TO be the schooner Lannia, of Alexandra, Dearborn
master, with a cargo Of -four, kiln dried meal, black
eyed peas, yellow corn, and red oak slaves The
list found in the captains trunk was follows
Charles ii. Dear born, master
Waller A. Nicoll, mate.
John Johnston, cook.
R William n' Webster, .ssmsu.
George Mathews
Nicoll is from Northumberland county, Va; John
ston has no residence opposite his Lame Babe is
from Cape May, N. j.; and Webster and Mathew,
from Baltimore. The captain and mate vi it'll Babe
and Webster, could wriie--the Others made their
marks IN signing the articles, which fact may prove
TO be Of some Importance.
BY an examination Of the schooners' papers il APP
peared that she sailed from Alex ndria July st for
Antigua, and market ia the West Irdes She is
owned by Geo. J. Thomas, and Others Of Aexan-
dria.
The last regular entry the log-book, apparently
in the mates hand writing is on the 10Th of july
latitude 90, course S.
The boat of the vessel, which from the tackle
used in hosting was evidently long boat was gone
The gangway reil was taken away 10 make room for
the boat IN hosting her over the side
Inc chests OF the seamen were gone from the fore
castle The captains trunk was stove open as we
mentioned above, and completely ransacked Of ever,
thing OF the slightest value-hs letters were all left
we have no time to speculate upon this mysterious
affair but IT is the prevailing opinion that piracy
has been committed and the captain and mate thrown
overheard There is foul play somewhere, and time
will develope the mystery.
The Fairhaven arrived here last evening with the
schooner in tow. She is in the possession of Mr.
Gordon, the U. s. marshal.
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selection of the Convention, and then heartily
co operate in tie war against the common en-
envy, MIR. Clay's fate would be sealed at ence.
But at the prssent moment the daily assaults Of
the Globe on Dem ocrats, are copied into the
editorial columns Of hundreds Of the Wing
journals They are considered more effective
than anything the editors could write them
selves
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-03

DREADFuL AccrDrSr.-We give below, from lb,
Reading Democratic Press Of Tuesday, an account
OF a most disastrous accident which occurred in that
vicinity by which two lives have been lost and
raj persons dangerously injured. The Democrat -a,.
awe have stopped the press TO record the Occur.
renee Of dreadful accident the road this morn
ing Of O'Clock, about two miles above Reading
One train Of laden with coal, and the other
empty, in collision. breaking and smashing into
fragments one, and inJuring another, killing two men
and wouDdng five or six others who were on tUf
train. The hands of the train coming down the ro1.
escaped uninjured by leaping, but the train from
Reading, being much lighter, completely de'-
troyed. We repaired TO the drcadfu scene at da,
break and such mass OF ruins never looked VI ON
before. The hands were just taking out the mangrl
body OF Mr.. George Hickman, who was INSTANTLY
killed and shortly afterwards the dead body Of DIr
iel Fornwalt, was drawn from tie wreck. Gottir"
Fornwalt, his father had Of his legs broken. 'rl
injured otherwise, that he is not likely TO rccu'r'
Samuel Shuttle had several ribs broken, and C"urr
Fegar, Jr., was also badly wounded. Damage m'''
be immense
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-03

A FLoR,L CuRiosiTy.--We have often heard 7 d
white blrckbird, but never till now Of green ro-'
yet such one has been produced IN Baden, N0r
Carolina. This change in the color OF the flower
supposed TO have been effected by setting out con
mon daily rose bush ia the spot from which -Iiu''
bush had just been removed, and il is believed 'N
the roots Of the two mingled.-.fugt"ia (Geo. q
nioie.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-03
From the Plymouth Mass. Rock.

There is not a man in this commonwealth whose
public services have been satisfactory to all po
litical parties (although he is and ever has been
straightforward and uncompromising democracy than
those Of Mr.. Henshaw, and we feel assured that in
his present position he will not only render such
vices will be honorable to himself but beneficial 10
the best interests Of the country
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From the Repubheaa Or. H. Herald
II has not been without pain that have Wit
messed warfare urged by one portion Of the demo-
cratic press against another portion growing out oil
appointments made BY President Tyler, Of members
of the democratic party TO places in his cabinet and
10 other Offices. We have thus far absiained from
noticing this contest amongst brethren Of the same
principle, in the hope that under the influence OF
sober second thought" they would ere this time,
have agreed on an armstice, or have Withdrawn
their forces from the field OF wordy conflict nor
should we now have broken our silence, bad we not
been alluded 10 by another paper The Washington
Globe Of the 18th inst, which contains severe ami
madversons on Secretary Henshaw and such Of the
democratic press as have accompanied the notice OF
his appointment to the cabinet with encomiums on
him, has these remarks in relation to the Herald
ave were, however, a little amazed TO sec that
any dextcrity could draw puff out Of the Rhode
Island democratic organ, on the union Of Mr.. Hen
shaw with the Executive Cabinet, who had lent fede
ralism the aid Of the military force Of the United
States to put down the freemen Of that State,
tending for the right Of suffrage and the right to es
tablish a constitution for themselves IN derogaton
Of kings charter to land company, under which
they had been governed against their consent for SO
many years"
We not sensible that any "dcxterty" was
practiced; for in penning the brief compliment to
Mr.. Henshaw, on the occasion OF his accession to
the Presidents Cabinet We held consultation with
any one. 1t was spontaneous eluson, expressive
OF our satisfaction that gentleman of such eminence
in the Democratic ranks had been invited to seat
IN the Cabinet, and we deemed il suspicious omen
for the party. Mr.. Henshaw has rot been unknown
to us politically and personally for many years, while
he was prominent Democrat in Massachusetts, and
as Collector of the district Of Boston, enjoyed the
full confidence Of President Jackson. We never
dreamed that those who might receive appointments
from President Tyler, unpedged, were OF necessity
to be suspected of deserving democrat c principles,
and TO be treated as aposates and outlaws. Were
abandonment OF those principles to be the consdera-
ton Of such appointments, or their necessary
quence, we should be ready any other De-
mocrat to denoancc them, and we should not cease
to ring the alarm 10 the party throughout the Union.
But the appointment OF Mr.. Henshaw involves
such abandonment of principles for we are assured
that his Democracy is sound to the core, and that he
will yield his support to the presidential candidate
nominated by the Democratic National Convention,
Where then is The improperly of our brief compl-
ment on his appointment And why should we be
arragned before that dictatorial tribunal the Wash
ington Globe, and our motives impusned by its in
qusitorial arrogance9
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r ON The Franklin MAS. J Democrat.

Dawn HEssnAw.-The appointment Of this gen
eman TO post IN the Cabinet has been the occasion
of calling from the editor Of the Bay State Demo
crat many harsh remarks respecting the individual
alluded 10. No one, we believe, will question the
qualifications of Mr. Henshsw, or his ability faithful
~ TO discharge the duties Of the Navy Department
II we rightly understand the matter, the Democrats
opposition TO Mr. Ienshaw arises from IFS belief that
he is not rad cal in his political principles II will be
recollected that the Democrats OF the district in
which Mr.. Henshaw resides supported him for Con-
gress short time since, and that he beaten by
the Wing candidate The editor OF the Democrat
often showed his teeth at Mr. Hensbaw during the
canvass and took every opportunity to throw obsta
oles in the way Of his election We are not prepar
ed to say that the pursued by that paper was
the means Of defeating Mr.. Benshaw but no one
we think, will pretend to say that il helped the cause
OF Democracy.
II we have been rightly informed Mr.. TIcnshaw
has long professed to be Democrat, aud for many
years has used his influence, which by no means is
limited, TO bring about change in the State admin
istraon u is sufficient FOR TO know that he stood
his ground like patriot in 1910, and labored with
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I-Our contributors must bear with US pa
tienlly. A number Of articles which have been
on hand for several days, and marked for nser-
tion, have been excluded for want Of ROOM
They shall appear as soon as possible.
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From The Esser { Mass J Banner.


Mr. Henshaw's acceptance Of the appointment Of
Secretary of the Navy has been officially declared
II seems to have given very general satsfacton.--
The Boston Coulter, the Mercantile Journal and the
Daily Advertiser, have acknowledged Mr. Henshaw
to possess all personal qualifications for the fulment
of the gh and responsible duties connected with the
department of the Navy. The Advertiser of Tues
day, and this journal probably speaks the sentiments
Of the mercantile commu ly more clearly than any
other OF the opposition presses, makes no doubt Of
his managing the aft irs OF this department prn
ciples honorable to himself and satisfactory to the
country" Mr. Henshaw possesses in eminent de-
gree the energy, decision, and quckness of percep
ton, and unyledlng frmness of character, which are
indispensable qualifications for the management of
institution which has less Of the spirit of democra-
cy in its composition than other department of the
government. This appointment will UNNECESSARILY
strengthen the democracy Of New England and espe-
cialy of Massachusetts, the confidence Of which Mr..
H. possesses in an eminent degree, and going into the
cabinet mhoiiy unpiedged he does, he forfeits no
claim to continuation OF this confidence.