The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-10-14
Excerpts from Mr.. Weed's Letters from E,lgian

This Government is problem. Its very weak
ness TO constitute It's strength, With nation
al debt the annual interest which amounts TO
f29, 900 900, nearly hundred and y millions Of
dollars, capitalists continue to take its loans, and
chants traders, and mechanics still invest their sur
plus earnings in the Funds And yet none Of these
people believe that this debt will ever be paid
spoke in former letter Of the excellence Of the
London police, and have much since TO confirm
my high sense of lis efficacy in The prevention Of
crime and the preservation OF the order and tran.
qulity which reign throughout this vast metropolis.
Oliver NJ Lownds, ESQ., who, as a magistrate has
been long and usefuly connected with the New York
police, and who is here, participates fully in nv
admiration Of this most efficient system Of police
He agrees with me in the opinion, that, with SINH
lar organization New York would derive advantages
the value Of which il would be difficult to calculate
had, few evenings since, renewed experience Of
the attention and civiiities of these policemen All
other efforts TO ascertain where Father Mathew lodg
ed having failed determined TO try the policemen
Meeting one in Harrington street 1 as ked him if he
could inform me at what inn Father Mathew lodged
He said that he did not know, though be believed il
in the neighborhood of CheaI side, and advised
to inquire al Of the stations around St Paus
Church. And proceeding he advised, | was IN.
formed by another policeman that il was in Alder
gate street. but he did not know the number He
Marked however, that If would stop till he went
to the end OF his beat he would take me the
place in search Of Arriving at the end of his
beat this way, he transferred over TO a third DO
Keenan, who conducted me to the door Of a private
clearinghouse where the great and good temper
ance reformer is staying. Without the aid OF pc.
licemen | might have devoted week TO unayang
inquiries. ot e fI8 81, fas
Fahew Mathew has worked like a slave since he
came to England throughout whose towns and cites
he IS difusng happiness and multiplying blessings
In Liverpool, birmingham, Manchester, York and
Sheffield, his benign mission iriumphantly sue
cessiul. But in London am sorry to see, he en-
counters embarrassment, opposition, hostility, aud
even opprobrlum. lie neither assails nor denounccs
any, but is kind and tolerant to ALL And he goes pa
uently and diligently forward, regardless Of the OBJ
sacIes thrown in his way, and Of the siLister designs
most unjustly imputed 10 him.
passed over to the Brunswick hotel, in Hanover
square, to pay my respects 10 Abbot Lawrence, OF
Boston, whose health, am happy TO say, has i'm
proved and is improving. This enterprising and en-.
lishtened American merchant is enjoying the best
society Of England His company is sought not only
by the noble in rank, but by those who are ennobed
by talent and genus. 1t is gratifying To see Amer
Of MIR. Lawrence's intelligence and worth
abroad. ra
The Queen came in state to-day from Buckingham
Palace (haying arrived there from Windsor yester.
day. to prorogue Parliament This is one of The
great pageants Of monarchy Having no friend at
Court" 10y whose favor could get into the gallery of
the House Of Lords. hired chair in a balcony mid.
way between the Horse Guards and WestmIn.,lrr.
Hall where I sat patiently for three mortal hour.
viewing Inc rtauy OF one Of the royal PROGRESSION,
which we have SO often mimcked i'm the tr,,
and PERSONNEL on canvass and paper
he multitude, ever anxious 10 see these ROYAL
SHOWS oegsp 10 assemble IN the avenues leading To-
Westminster Hall, at III O'clock Every deserlpti m
OF vebleies, IRON tie coaches with embazoned arm,
and livered servants TO The plebeisn cab filled vii,
isshohaoes, were stationed in lines extending more
than mile along the streets tht ougb which Re- Al
Jesty would pass. Windows and balconies yy,r
hired by those who either preferred them or oould
not obtain carriages. Strong attachments of Horse
Guards and policemen were stationed between West
minister and buckingham Palace. By one O'Clock
every body seemed 10 have got their seats or their
stands, and IRON that time until two when the ro,
coriege came IN sight, there was profound silence
he Queens trumpeiers, with troop Of horse came
hrst Then followed a massive state coach with
guard, containing the crown. Then came three mag
nihcent state coaches, drawn by six superb lly
horses, leo py grooms, IN which members Of tie
Queens household were seated. Thee came another
state COACH still more magnificent. drawn by ~
beautiful jet black horses in which the Countc,. Of
IGNORE, the Earls OF Exeter aud Liverpool and
Gnali lsrqus Of Londonderry were seated And
ts ~eceded by twelve tendery dressed and solemn
80 - res or ushers, foot with long slaves.
800 eaeous royal coach, drawn by eight cream
ana nanleJ hy' harness richly embossed wiih gold,
Prince Aiber TIC guards, in which the q zen,
jersey were seated. 'lehess Of Bucleush, and EnH
satin, with jewel. spark queen was dressed IN White
head. Prince Albert wore ga 80 49,, o. nel u''
There but few persons . un,,
such a is derived from position M " o.ei '''
hold IN the procession and amt - IeSn MUS
served our Minister, Hon. Mr.. VIC lew
daughter, in bright yellow coach -, WIN '.
and out-riders in rich livery, and Mr.. T. b. r
Court dress. zen J. i'"