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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02
Correspondence Of the Madisonian.
In THE HEART OF New ENGLAND,

IN IHE I1EAhT OF NEW ENGLAND,
September %, lS43.
| see by the Washington papers that the
Hon. David Henshaw, Secretary of the Navy,
has returned 10 the Seat of Government A
few words as 10 his journey 10 the Easl may
not at this time be mal-apropos as showing the
contrast between the feelings and views OF the
People, and certain Democratic $50, called) pa
pers which have been in the habit of abusing
Mr.. Henshaw since his appointment to the re-
sponsible office which he now holds. Though
travelling in an transformations manner, closely
intent The business Of his journey, he has
everywhere met with The most unqualified ex-
pressions Of cordiality and esteem. Unassum-
ing, unreserved, and frank with all classes of
citizens whom he CHANGED TO meet his visit
has served TO elevate their former high opinion
of him. During his brief sojourn at his farm in
Leicester, he received the warm congratulations
of his neighbors and friends 1t is by those
who know him best, that he is the most highly
esteemed. His examinations Of the different
Navy Yards have been most minute and pracl-
cal, and from them we may expect the most
beneficial results TO this important branch Of the
national defence. Testimonials of his ability
and fitness to be at the head of the Navy De.
partment come from Wings as well as Demo
Gratis. On this point there is but one voice,
and that is that no man in the country combines
In greater degree The qualities essential for a
successful discharge of the duties of this Office
than Mr.. Henshaw.
] alluded in my last to the fact that Mr. Ran
toul, Seth J. Thomas, and Col. Greene, had
been placed upon the State Committee by the
Democratic party, as sufficient evidence that lis
confidence in them, and in those who spoke out
in defence of Mr.. Hensbaw against the furious
onset of the Globe and Bav State Democrat, is
not in the least diminished. The Democrats OF
carry out Democratic measures, and are govern
ed by Democratic principles. And further, they
will never submit to the diciation of any man,
not eUen Mr.. Francis p. Blair.
The Boston Atlas threw out some omnous
intlmations, a few days ago, that some awful
disclosures will be made TO the u. S. Senate at
its coming session, with reference TO the reno
val of Gov. Lincoln, and the appointment OF
Robert Rantoul but believe they have fright
ened no one.
| In most of the districts conventions have been
called for the election of delegates to the Ma
tional Convention. SO we shall soon see how
| Massachusetts stands on this question.
Yours, &c.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

The London correspondent Of the Journal Of Com
merce in speaking Of the recent revolution in Spain
has the following
This makes the fifth revolution which Spain has
had TO endure within the last twenty three years and
its contamination has been pld than any Of its
predecessors In 1890 Government was formed at
Madrid in sxty-eight days-in 1895 in sixty mine
days-in 1886 III seventy days-in 1910 in ninety
days"
The same writer adds that Mr.. Washington IT.
wing, Minister for the United States and the Mexican
Charge dAfaires, are the only members of the corps
dplomatique who have recognized the new Govern
ment France be sstonished at the Of
her ntrgues and pauses TO watch the nature Of the
triumph before her Ambassador is committed. Aus
tria, Prussia, and Russia, have acknowledged
any government in Spain since the death Of Ferdi-
nand, and now they point to the PROSTATE condition
of the country as justification to their policy. The
three absolute governments contend that the throne
Of Spain belongs to Don Carlos that the present
Queen not only usurper but oastare that she
IS not the offspring Of king Ferdinand and Queen
Christina, but the aduterous result Of a reasonable
connection between the latter and the Spanish guards
man, Munoz, now the avowed husband of the Cas-
titan monarch's widow. With such impressions on
the part OF the Northern powers of Europe il is
not likely that the new order of things at the Escu
rial will be much acceptable than the past
or that the restoration Of Queen Christina as
Regent, will be calculated TO alter their views or
change in any way, the prevailing feelings and deter
limitations at Vienna, Berlin and st. Petersburgh.
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nized ; third was hurled through window
into one of our public houses, and lodged on
bed fully one hundred yards distant from the
boat-yet this man survived few hours; and
a fourth was cast about the same distance and
fell dead upon the levee.
Heavy masses of iron were hurled IN every
direction, tearing away portions OF the roofs
and penetrating the walls of the houses in The
vicinity. The larger portion of one OF the boil
ers fell upon the house occupied by Mr.. Tho
pas, completely sundering the roof from comb
to eve, passing through the lower floor, but for
tunately doing no other serious INJURY.
We forbear further remarks, and hope il may
never iall to our lot again 10 witness like dis
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02
WALPOLE.

SINGULAR ELECTRICAL PHEsoMEsos.--An English
traveller through The Alps of Savoy, whose works is
recently published thus describes certain remarkable
sounds caused by electricity;
/" The atmosphere was very turbid the ground was
covered with half melted snow, and some hail began
to fail. We were perhaps 500 feet below the COL
still about 5000 above the sea, when noticed GU
rious sound, which seemed TO proceed from the AL
pine pole with which | was walking asked the
guide next whether he heard it, and what he
thought IT was. The members Of that fraternity are
very hard pushed, indeed when they have not an an
swer ready for any emergency. He, therefore, re-
Piled with great GOODNESS, that the rustlIng of the
stick doubt proceeded from worm eating the
wood in the interior This answer did not appear to
me to be satisfactory, and ], therefore, applied the
expermcntum crucis, of reversing the stick so that
the point was uppermost. The worm was area-
dy at the other end ] next held my hand above my
head, and my fingers yielding fizzing sound. There
could be but one explanation we were 80 near
thundercIoud as to be highly electrified by induction
soon perceived that all the angular stones were hiss
ing around us, like points powerful electric
machine. told my companions Of our situation
and begged Damatter TO lower his umbrella which he
had resumed, and hoisted against the hail show
err, and whose gray brass point likely 10 become
the paratonnsrre Of the party. The words were
scarcely out of my mouth when a clap of thunder
accompanied by lightning, justified my precaution y
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02
From ias Camden (NY) Ga=site.
MR.. TYLER,s ADMINISTRATION.

In the administration which preceded Mr..
TyLERs we took lively interes1and with the
acts Of every other one, from the commence
ment Of the government, we-are probably as
familiar as history can make US. IL we com
pare the vigor and effective power Of The gov
eminent now, with that of any former period, il
certa My will loose nothing by the comparison
the contrary, il will gain luslre by comparing
with many points in its past history. The gov
eminent was never administered when lis ex-
penses pressed lightly on the people as al
present-and its transactions with foreign pow
ers, have been as honorable and advantageous
to itself, as the management of its domestic af-
fairs have been economical and satisfactory 10 The
people. Certainly no administration since that of
Mr.. MADISON, has been beset with such emergen-
cies, encountered such bitter opposition, and
been marked by such important events, as the
one under which we now live and sill, not a
single wheel in the complicated machinery of
government has been displaced, but il has gone
on, gaining strength from the hatred of its foes,
and making ground in the confidence of its
friends. Interested politicians, may pirate about
us lnetHcicnCy Oul tue ViSOl winch cndTacter-
ICES every department, in securing the ends for
which it was established, gives the lie to their
pratlling. 1t is out of no preference for one set
of politicians over another. that we indulge in
these remarks--our position as an editor is
neutral one-but justice To the men in power,
and duty we owe our readers, as correct
chronicler of passing events, makes the task
with Us imperative.
The happy and honorable termination of dis
putes with other powers-a vigorous, but mild
and unoppressive course in home concerns-in
| short, the successful administration of the af-
fairs of nation under all difficulties, is better
proof OF the competency, power, and honesty
Of its great head, than the inv, ctive Of its
bitter opponents. The Post Office Department
was never more judciously managed, or with
more profit to itself, Than ii has been with Mr.
WIcKLlFFE at its head. No complaints come up
to us of the irregularity or failure of the mails,
and defaulting post master is now unheard Of
The other departments of Government are
equally healhy-the settlement of various vexed
questions have proved them so-and whatever
may be said 10 the discredit of Mr.. TYLER by
the crafty and fish, we are well persuaded
that the people will yet do him justice.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02
From the Bayou Sara Ledger Of Wsdnesdau
TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION. AND
GREAT LOSS OLE LEE

The particulars Of the explosion are detailed
in the same manner as by the Chronicle Extra.
We add some other particulars:
Eight dead bodies have been found. am 1ng
whom are the second clerk the carpenter, Mr.
Pool, the second engineer, MIR. Sumpter, Mr.
WALL pilot, aud four negroes
Or the wounded, there are Mr. Montemat, a
merchant of New Orleans, MIR. Tyson, chief
engineer, Mr.. Pierson, mate, and five negroes
all aDgerously-severa Others were slightly
injured.
Every service which could be rendered 10
suffering humanity was cheerfully Welded by
our cliZens.
At meeting of the citz ms of the towns OF
Bayou Sara and ST Francisvile held for the
purpose OF taking measures to secure the proper
" belonging TO the wreck of The steamboat
Clipper No. ], General Albert G.. Howell was
appointed President, and Charles b. Collins,
Secretary.
On motion Of Seymour H. Lurty, ESQ.
Resolved, That committee Of five be appointed
for the purpose of carrying out the object of the
meeting.
Whereupon the following gentlemen were appoint
ed by the Chair-RobInson Mumiord John Holmes.
James b. Harper, Henry s. Risey, and Leo Fl Pill
let.
On motion,
Hesopeo, lnat saIo committee lie empowered to
take such measures as are necessary TO the comfort
of those suffering from the disaster.
A. G. HOWELL, President
CHARLES b. COLLINS, Secretan
This awful and heart-rendlng catastrophe was
attended with circumstances which begoar de-
scripion. We only mention few )ac,s and
leave the bal nee to the Imagination of the
reader.
One of the sufferers was thrown a distance
of about three hundred yards, his body striking
the house occupied by our late colleague DR..
Jones, tearing away a portion of the roof and
passing out through the Notwithstanding at the
eud mo the yard, whore ii was found, pre-
senting a most shocking appearance; another
was thrown over our cfficc, nearly an equal dis
lance, and so mutilated as to be scarcely recog.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02
From the .Ne1c York Herald.
FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS.


We are pleased to have it in power to state
that the line Of magnificent steamers established by
France to girdle the Atlantic will commence opera
tons early next Spring This line is to be composed
of fourteen ships, equal in point Of speed and beauty
to any aloat. We have obtained a correct list
of their names, which give for future guidance
c. Columbus, Ulloa Daren,
Labrador, Panama Caribbee,
Oronoko, Magellan, Cacique,
Greenland Canada, FL Dorado
Monte yuma, Albatross
These vessels arc nearly completed and the Chris
topic Colombo, the pioneer Of the line will be ready
to leave France after the Conner, which is now
al Pensacola, returns home
This Conner has been absent months from
France, and has visited the chief ports in South Anne
RIGA and the West Indies for the purpose of making
suitable arrangements for the new line and all that
now necessary to perfect the organizatio, Of the
steamships is for the Minister Of Marine in France TO
receive the result Of the abors of the commissioners
on board the Conner. IL is underst, cd that four of
them will run between France and New York, and
the remaining ten TO different ports in Brazil, in the
West Indies and to Pensacola making the latter port
the southwestern terminus of the Inc
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

The EMPEROR NAroLEoN.-'fThe following ~ saws
the Courier Francois, sis statement of the progress
Of the Emperor Napoeon's military and civil rank :
He was born on the 18th of August, 1863; Major of
artillery at the siege Of Touon 10 1793 at "a years
Of age commander Of the artillery in Italy in 1894
at IS years of age General n-Cbef Of the amy in
Italy in 1897, at % years of ages Genera-n-Chef
of the expedition to Egypt in l798 at 20 years Of
age; FIRST Consul in 1888, at 30 years Of age Consul
for life after the battle of Marengo in 1900 at 81
years of age Emperor of the French in 1904 ut IS
years of age abdicaed after Waterloo 18th of June.
1915, at as years of age; died in exile at ST Helena
the 5th Of May, 1891, at 50 years Of ago.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

The Globe censures the President for not
having adjusted the Oregon question. The
Oregon Territory was in precisely the same
condition IT is now, during the Administrations
OF General Jackson and Mr.. Van Buren,. Both
OF those Presidents had majorities in both
Houses of Congress-why was the difficulty
not settled by them? II we are not mistaken,
IT will be settled one way or the other during
this Administration.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

~ discourse viii be delivered TOMORROW
Tuesday EVENING, at half past O'Clock, in the
Baptist Church on 10th street, by Dawn Paul
BRowN, Esq. of the city Of Philadelphia, before the
Societies of the Columbian College.
The attention of citizens is called to this op-
portuDty of hearing one whose fame has so often
reached u.s. and who holds commanding position
in the talented circles Of his own city.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

81 1896 prizes, amounting to S1,1T9,l7S
70 number lottery--I3 drawn ballots.
Whole tickets S20-HaIves Sl0--Quartcrs So
Eighhs So So
Certificates of packages of tickets in this magnif-
cent Lottery can be obtained follows:
Certificate of packages of 26 whole tickets $500
Do do % half do 1870
Do do 90 quarter do IS
Do do &c eighths do 80 50
In this lottery there 1906 tickets, which
divided by 26, gives only 1926 packages in the
whole lottery Thus the adventurer who purchases
certificate of package has one chance IN 2,926
chances of drawing the grand capital prize OF
$50 600; one chance in ,403 of drawing eiker inc
100000 capital or 100000 capital prizes; one
chance in 975 of drawing the Sbo,oOo, S3o,ooo, or
the sI4O6S prizes; one chance IN $50 OF drawing
the $50 O00 100000 Sl4,068, or one OF The two SlO,-
OOO prizes And one chance in ~ OF drawing either
a 600. a | 200, a 500, 1000, 5000 1000,
600 600, 10000, l4,O6S, 10000 dollar
prize' or The grand capital prize Of 100000. And
one nackaee may contain the first four capital prizes,
amounting to 81 4,O0o 80,
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates of
packapes in the above splendid lottery will receive
The most prompt attention and an account of the
drawing will be sent Immediately after it is over to
all who may order tickets from us. Address
J. G. GREGORY & Co.,
Managers Washington, ID. Q.
sep l9-2awiwd&cpif
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

~ Commemorative commencement Of the
Columbian College, for the graduation of the Senior
class, will be held on Wednesday next in the First
Baptist Church on 10th street, Washington City,
Exercises to commence at III O'Clock, A Nj.
The public are respectfully invited to attend.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

We do not receive the N. Y. PIebeisn-and
yet we are informed it is regularly sent TO MS.
We would like TO see it,
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Al

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Registers Office, October 2, l843.
T. l.. SMITH,
Register of the Treasury.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

MARINE DIsAsrER-The N. Y. Journal of Com
merce learns that the bark Renown, from Norfolk,
with stores for the U. S. squadron, the coast of
Africa and 70 colored emgrants sent out by the CO.
onzation Society, after dischargng the most of her
cargo, driven shore in gale at Port Pierre,
Cape de Verbs, on the 9Th Of August Crew and
passengers saved. The vessel will probably be lost
The emigrants were in very destitute condition,
and were provided for by the American Consul F.
Gardner, Esq, who very generously took them un-
der his charge and with his usual liberaty provided
for and supplied their wants The passengers took
passage on board barque Jane, OF Somerset for Ii
IBERIA. Capt Skaats has arrived in the brig Emeline
at New Bedford, (Which vessel he brought home
Capt. Wood, her late master, having been drowned
while his boat was fast to a whale) The following
persons died board the Emene, of bilious fever,
on her passage from Cape de Verds--they were part
of the of the Renown--G George Herrick, Gate
I'd mate) Of Charleston William Luce, Of Balti-
more; Albert F. Lombert, of Washington Seth
Crowell, Of Barnstable; Jno. Johnson, Of New Or
leans
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

EOR HIRE, fine likely negro Boy, between ten
l. and eleven years Of age. Inquire at the oihce OF
the Madisonian. aug io'H
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SPLENDID SCHEME .r.e|
FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER IA, ls43.

60,000-$30, 000-$l4 ,06S-2 prizes Of $l0,-
000-50 prizes of $1,000
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class o. for lS43.
To be drawn at Alexandra, ID. c., on Saturday the
14th of October lS43.
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
GREENBuRY DoRsEy, Collector of the Port Of
New Orleans, in place of Thomas Gibbs Nor
gar, resigned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-02

Mr.. Thomas, grocer of Bayou Sara had but
just taken leave Of his wife ard family and stepped
on board when the explosion occurred. His wife
and child, and another lady and child who happened
to be with her, hearing the uproar, ran Immediately
TO the front windows TO ascertain the cause They
had scarcely done So when with deafening crash,
(drlvIng IN third of the entire roof in IFS descent
lay vast fragment of the boilers the very spot
which they bad just quilted
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-12-22
RelrenChment,

Our readers will be pleased 10 learn
that the Wing members Of the Ohio
Legislature have begun the work OF
Retrenchment at the right place. The
passage lhrough the House OF tho bill TO
cut down the wsges OF members, clerks,
&c 10 too dollars per day, gives proof
that the Wing members. q; least, will
moi faler 10 the work Of retrenchment
Having cut down their own per diem
they will fnG no difficulty in applying
the knife to such OF the fees and salaries
of all State and County officers as may
require the retrOnchng operation. Be
sides aIl this, we think it probable, tha
there are q Eew uSelSsS Offices -excres
cences on The body polite, which can b'
Topped of 10 advantage, That the WhiI
members will perform their part OF Ih'
work with care & prudence We perceive
no reason 10 doubt We regret, however
to notice a disposition in the majority o
the Senate, 10 load down the House bill
referred to, with impractlcabIe amend
meOts, as was anticipated by our Colum
bus correspondent. 1.-THE Lokoy seOA
tors choose 10 defeat this reform meas
! urs, they can do so; and take the re
.ponsibiIily. Whether public opinion
righI or wrong 10 regard 10 The sublsC
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-12-22
Whig County Meeting.

Pursuance 10 call Of the State Cen.
rral Committee, the undersigned, Wing
Central Committee for Carroll county,
would respectfully recommend gener'
al meeriHg Of the Wings Of this county,
a: the Courtho in Carrolton, on Mon
day The lSt'dqy of January l644-lor
the purpose of appointing delegates to
the State Convention, TO be no Id at Co
lumbus on the 10th of said month, to
nominate a Wbig candidate for GoDerm
or, Electors of President and Vice Presi
dent, &c, The undersigned deem it un'
necessary TO address Gny long argument
to their Fellow citizens to induce full
turnout, at the time above designated
The we'll tried patriotism Of Ihe Wings
of Carroll, and the Importance of The oc'
casion which summons us together, af-
ford a sufficient guarantee Of genera
attendance OF all who can make it con.
venient 10 assemble.
CHARLES FAWCETT,
ISAAC ATKINSON,
WILLIAM BROWN,
JOHN PEARCE,
KENDALL JACKSON.
Wing Central Committee
Carrollton Dec. %, lS43.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-12-22

it is cstta,n that vest mOjoritJ OF the
people demand a general retreOchmenl;
and. if it canroI he effected through one
set Of agents, another will be employed
and one more ohedient 10 the popular
will. The people have commenced in
good earnest TO retrench and economize
in oil their domestic and private eXpen-
diIures; and they seem determined TO
have their public affairs conducted ia
the same manner and in the same spirit.
So, at least, we read the will and wishes
OF this people.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-12-22

THE "OHIo PATIoT" AGAIN Before
we can respond to the low insnua'ionS
Of the last "Ohio Patriot."it will be ne
cessary to have preliminary matter
adjusted II that affair with the Dutch
girl mus, be explained, confessed or
avoided! We make it sine qua non;
and can't possibly prolong The discussion,
unless that be done!
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FRIDAY::;:::;::DEC. 2@, 1s43.
Whig state Convention

The Wing State Central Committee
have fixed upon WEDNESDAY THE 10TH
DAY OF JANUARY NEXT, as the time Tor
holding the Convention Of Delegates
from the several counties in this State,
TO nominate candidate for GoUernor,
Electors of President and Vice President,
and two delegates to represent the State
at large, in the National Wing ConVen'
ton 10 be held al Baltimore, in May
next. The Committee recommend that
every county, city, town and township
in the State, send up TO the Convention
such number Of delegates as TO them
may seem proper This is short no
tce, but we hope the gallant Wings Of
Carroll will take measures Immediately
TO secure the attendance Of suitable
number ofdelegateS al the proposed Con
vention. The Central Committee for
this county "on the spur Of the OCCASION" ,"
Il will be seen, have thought proper to
call eeling Of the people at the Court
House on the lst day Of January next,
for The purpose Of naming delegates to
the State Convention. We hope there
will be a general turn oul to the propo
ssd meeting on New Years day,