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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15
From the NJ York Courier and ENQUIRER.

The Postmaster Generals report finds place in
outside to-day. We have only space to commend
it TO general perusa 1t contains very full and eabo-
rate statement of all facts connected with the De.
partment, and a great amount Of information which
will be found extremely serviceabe IN enabling the
public TO form correct and llgeut opinions as TO
the reforms which loudly called for in its ai-
fairs. Mr.. Wicklffe has been very GENEROUSLY, and
we believe very unustly abused for the decision and
perseverance with which he has sought TO defend the
revenue OF the Department from the interference of
private spectators. In his report he shows very
conclusyey that Congress has the power to establish
exclusive post roads, and, for the good Of the public,
TO monopoze the carriage Of mail matter. Ii has
undertaken TO do this, aud Mr. Wickfe has exered
himself to the utmost in the endeavor TO enforce the
laws by which the Department is regulated and de-
Tended. We feel bound 10 say, and do it with
great pleasure, that in this he has done than
h duty; and instead Of obloquy, he deserves the
thanks of the public in return. IL the laws need
amendment let Congress amend them but while they
are on the statute book let them be put in force.
Mr.. Wicklic does not recommend a reduction of
postage TO the low rates which have generally been
urged These rates, he believes, if established
would destroy the ability of the Department to sup
port itself and make it a charge upon the gen eral
Treasury If Congress is willing 10 have il thus no
advises the reduction, it would benefit the service
in other ways. But IN any case he thinks slight
ductfon might be made We have believed a great
er reduction feasible than that which Mr. Wicklife
recommends but we should be very slow TO urge it,
in the face of his opinion, founded as it is upon the
most intimate acquaintance with the Department in
all its branches and in the most minute details Of the
service The facts concerning our own Post Office
system and that of Great Britain which he has pre-
sented in this report and other facts which he is now
collecting and will soon submit TO Congress- will lay
the foundation for more intelligent and iudcous
public sentiment than that which has clamorousy
manifested itself for the last few months.
We commend the report TO general perusal II IS
copious, lucid, and in admirable style and temper. If
1t do not convince, it will at least instruct and moth
ing but good possibly follow its careful perusal
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15
From The Toledo (OJ Herald.
THE HERALD-ITS COURSE.

IL may be matter of interest 10 some 10 know
what course we intend to pursue the future conduct
oil our paper anu whether, with the change Of is
title, design any change in It's pocal character
Among those who know US, we are aware no maui
ny OF the kind can arise for they know too well oar
unyleldiDg devotion TO the cause of Democracy TO re-
quire any explanation this head But there is one
point on which many good men and true of the great
Democratic family, have differed from US honestly we
have no doubt, on the subject of the course we have
heretofore pursued We allude to the desire we have
ever manifested to render justice 10 the Admin straon
OF John Tyler, and To deal fairly with his friends
Our course in this particular has on some few occa-
SONS heretofore, been the subject of much anal hema
and we have borne with il patiently convinced that
lime would demonstrate to those who have censured
us how unjust they have been. To convince those
who have censurod on this account how widely thew
have strayed from the best interests of their party we
would only roint to the result of the late elections in
this and several Other States in the Union Where.
ever the friends of John Tyler have been treated fair
ly and the hand OF fellowship has been extended TO
them by their Democratic brethren, they have come
of triumphant IN their elections. While in eyery in
stance, where contrary course has been rsued
overwhelming defeats have awaited them
In this county, where the Democratic party has
always, heretofore, been in a minority of from two
| to four hundred, paper has, ever since il come
into our hands, labored assiduously and faithfully to
harmonic the various elements of which it is com
posed. 1t has treated all the candidates of that party
and their friends, with fairness, and paid every defer
ohcc ~ e peculiar views, IeeIlnBS, ana interests OF
each We need not ask what have been the fruits Of
this conciiatory policy The result of the late cleo
ton has already furnished the answer. We have re-
duced The aggregate majority of the Federal party
down to mere cypher; and elected some Of the
most important of our county officers, against the
strongest men the Wings could place in nomination.
Being thus convinced of the sautaIy results of The
policy we have heretofore pursued we shall still con-
tInue to act upon the same principle, only Iledging
ourselves that when the nominations of the great De.
mocratic party for President and Vice President are
once fairly made, shall bury up all personal pre-
| Ierences, and enter warmly and cordially into the
| support Of those candidates, whoever they NAV be
who shall succeed in obtaining the SURFACES Of their
tellow-ctizens at the great National Convention in
MAY next
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15
From the ". Y. Commercial advertiser.
POST OFFICE REPORT,

This is an able, lucid and very important docu-
ment Especially in the present moment of excite
ment on the subject of general reduction Of letter
pos'ages will it commend itself to the attention of
business men in the community
1t will be noted that the revenue of the department
has fallen Oft to large amount-the receipts for the
year lS43 being S250,32 70 less than in 1912 This
diminuon of means is attributed to he right cause
viz the running of private expresses upon the great
thoroughfares centering in the city of New York
And to prevent this interference with the Govern
ment upon its most productive post rou es the Post
master General asks more efficient legislation at the
hands of Congress. He says that he has exerted
himself to the uttermost to enforce the laws as he
understands hem that his views have been sustained
by the Attorney General but that from the defec-
tive p raseology Of the law he has been defeated in
the District Court of New York, and has no right of
appeal. Farther legislation against the private ex-
presses is therefore necessary else there will be
yet farther dimnuton in the revenue of the depart
ment
The Postmaster General has not dismissed this
subject without an argument against the positio
sumed by several presses, that the Government has
no right to monopoze the business Of letter carry
ing, and that states or individuals have equal right
to display their enterprise in this department Of labor
In this matter Mr.. Wicklifie is clearly in the right
and his argument is clear and to the purpose To
borrow his own language, 'f there be any 0 re sub
ect concerning the internal interests OF the States
and the people, which should be regarded as purely
national, ii is the business of transporting by autho-
rity Of law and of right letters from one Stale to
and through another. I'm form, equal and harmo-
NOUS system can only be conducted by power CO.
extensive with that system"
The next point Of importance discussed in the re-
port that OF reduction of letter postages now so
un versay demanded by the people The statistics
supplied by MIR. Wcklife especially those connected
with the operation of the penny postage system in
England, are Important-showing, as they do that
the rcductive principle has not produced the favora-
BILE results upon the revenue that were anticipated
1t is true indeed that the income Of the British Post
Office is still greater than its cost Of management.
But from The newness OF our country, and the vastly
more extended theatre Of Post Office operations
we are convinced by this report that no such sweep
ing reductions of our letter hostages, the people
are now demanding, be made, unless a great
number of the unproductiye post routes shall be dis
continued, or unless the Department be thrown upon
the Treasury for part, at least Of its support Still
we believe that very considerable reduction ought
10 be made in any event.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15
THE MADISONIAN EXTRA.

The famous "extra Madisonal" seems to be
the cause of much discussion ard speculation
in the Wing journals We clip the following
from the Philadelphia Inquirer, merely TO say a
word in reply to it:
GO We may state here with regard TO the article in
the New Orleans Bulletin, which seems 10 have STIR
red up the Madisonian in so extraordinary degree,
that such speculaions arc quite common in the New
Orleans papers, several of which are the earnest ad
vocates Of annexation. The wonler is, that the
Madisonian should have considered such an article
of sufficient Importance to give in an extra, with such
comments as we have quoted above. One is apt to
look to Government journal, especially in its spe-
cuatons upon the relations of the country with other
Powers, wi some degree of confidence, but we con-
TESS that in this instance our contemporary must
either be in possession Of more information upon this
subject than other people, must have acted most
indscreety in utterng such extra" for the pur
pose of alarming exciting Congress and the nation"
We simply desire TO remark, that editors
would do well not TO commit themselves preci
pilately, as the lntelligencer has done. Let them
await events.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15

A FAR BAT.-The following lau6hohle case is re-
ported having come before the French Correction al
Police few days since Paris is luge place, but yet
not large enough for The multi'ud who seek local
habit alton there. As matter of consequence, the
smallest space is economised in all sorts of ways
rooms are piled upon one another higher and higher,
as aulting the sky hike so many towers of Babel
One the victims Of this state of things, M Martial
a young architect in EN- bryo, has but half window
to look out at. His landlord fellow with both his
eyes open, justly reflective that large room is ex-
psnsive in the winter time, divided he had TO let
into two This woul have been all very well but
that unfortunately the room had bat one window,
which he ptss partiii cut in two leaving the re-
specvo dodgers bot half allowance of light and air
each, This became intolerable to M Martial who
accordingly presented himself before the seat Of
justice NJ. Martial (said abe Commissioner you
wish TO have your agreement with M Pontot can.
celhd IN Martial Wish it, sir Sir pant
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15
From the uilpoi,hie Courier
TEXAS,
Your fellow-citizen,
JOHN NICHOLAS

Ii has come 10 light that England, in pursuance OF
her established policy of extending her jurisdiction
either by conquest or otherwise, has long had her
eye on Texas, and through the reasonable ambition
OF President Houston, has well nigh succeeded in
making the Republic Of the lone star, colonial de-
tendency of Great Britain. The hypocritical cloak
TO her designs is the emancipation Of the slaves
which means that England will buy the negroes, and
set them to work apprentices, 90, the power Of a
name y or attach them to the army to make new
conquess defend those she has already made and
to indemnify herself for this beneroient investment
she will claim the lands of Texas. But the question
is, will the United States quietly look and this
notable scheme conoummated' We cannot think
that partisan warfare can make public sci wants
forget entirely the interests and honor of
mon country. We have reason to believe that Pres-
dent Tyler will make this prominent feature in his
message. May the two branches of Congress prove
soundy american on this subject at all events. The
people expect and demand that our Government will
take a decisive course in relation to British aggres-
sion on our rights. Texas must not fall into the
hands of Great Britain. Her designs are far-reach-
ing If she gets Texas, her next move will be TO
obtain Caba and thus hold the key to the commerce
of the Gulf Of Mexico. We go with the people
against British interference with the government of
Texas, for the immediate assertion of our right to
Oregon, for the Repeaers of old Ireland, and another
brush with old England as she desires it.
We are thoroughly sick Of diplomatizing or tempor-
zing with power SO naughty and grasping. Yield
ing or delaying is dishonorable to our country.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15

1t was during this eventual epoch. when man,
not trained IN these principles when not thrice
dyed IN the grain of Madsons report, burst offer
candidate for The su6rsgcs and confidence of this
intelligent community when the doctrines of 1871,
1898, and 1900, Of this celebrated school of strict
constructoniss, commanded universal attention and
admiration, not only throughout the State Of Vir-
gina, this mother of Presidents and Statesmen but
throughout every State in the Unon-t was at this
eventful epoch that The Patriot Pendleton, with eve
prophetic, exclaimed, g The danger is not yet oyer"
No, verify, with the lamp of truth to guide us, we
shall show that the danger upon us, is in count
less degrees extensive and profound, than when
the prediction made by the
Let us, then, in perfect sincerity, and truth, and
fearessness probe the gaDgrene to the quick, and
apply The knife and the cautery let us be true
ourselves once more, and under this tatered standard
of State Rights shl again wage good battle, and
finally triumph.
My position taken others may go after gods,
and fall dotOn and oorship hem-but, for myself, IwM
,oorshp The God of my fathers, and lire aud die in their
faith"
Your feow-citizen,
JOHN NICHOLAS
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15
From he Chambersbpg (Pa.) Dem Time,
THE PRESIDE JTjS MESSAGE

The annual message Of the President to Congress
will be found on our first page The reader will OBJ.
that is plain land at the time compre-
hensive COM ositon and Objectionable in H. gem
era features, with the exception far as it relates to
the currency and so far as 1t assumes paper money
complexion Against this we believe there are many
opposed in our country and all experience teaches
The evils which are attendant upon a National paper
currency But still there is evidence given Of a much
nearer approximation TO the views always held by the
Democratic party We think Mr.. Tyler is fast az
preaching the specie standard doctrine.
portion which we admire much in the mes sage
is that in regard to our relations with Mexico and
Texas. 1t is fearless and manly-generous and
brave 1t is the voice, spirit and sentiment, Of the
citizens of the Union. No crouching and crngipg,
or disposition to overawe 10y threats but clearly and
definitely stating So far and no farther shalt thou
60" The blood-stained Republic Of MeIico--lhe
regency of the Montezumss-can make no threat. to
US,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-15

cessfllly, since the time of William the Third,
in the affairs of Europe, under the pretence OF
preserving the balance of power that her states
men seem 10 conceive that she has prescrip-
tive right TO regulate the deslinles of all man
kind, and il is TO be feared that nothing short Of
another war with this country will entirely dis
pei the delusion. IL ii evident from the passage
which we have quoted from The speech of Mr.
Huskisson, one OF the ablesl and most liberal oil
British statesmen, that he could not unders tar
the reason of the declaration of this Government
with respect 10 the island of Cuba. But the ar
rogance of the pretenslons which he assumes
Tor his own Government would have been SEN
sible to him If he had imagined 10 himself The
Government of the United States recapiul Iting
the acquisitions Of territory made by Great Bri-
tain, enumerating her possessions, strongholds,
and naval stations in all parts Of the world, de-
claring that she had enou h, and that this coun-
try would not ''sufleI" her to add another pro.
vince or island 10 her dominions. 1t was natural
that Mr., Huskisson should attribute 10 our Gov
ernmenl the enlarged views and ambitious spirit
which actuate his own; bu, if he had been aware
that the territory now constituting the indepen
dent State of Texas once belonged TO us, and
that we parted with IL for song, he would have
given US credit lormore moderation, at the ex
ptnse of our sagaciIy and national spirit
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14
cans. calendar rhis Day.

C1Rculrs CouRT.-Nos. al, Ia. lS9, l9o,
1872, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1856, 200, col, 20s, 203, 295,
2O6, 2D7 s0s, 2o9, 2l0, oil, 2l2, 2l3, PA, 2l5,
ai6, 217, 22e, e21, s23, 224.
e.4sias...sa p,.xeuzatos-se IS, 90, So, ~,
%, 90, 90, 81, SO, A, l6, 40, SO.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

10 A. w. BRAproRp, Esq. will lecture before
the franklin Literary Association This evening Oh
: TIE Philosophy Of History Ii will be well
worth hearing. Abundance free, but collection
taken up to aid the Society 10 forming Library
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

70 We notice, by the last English papers, that
Greaihead's English Life Boat, after taking the
crew from the wreck of the William s. Anne, lost
off the English coast on the 9th ut., swamped and
drowned every soul OR board of her, We under
stand that Franeis's American Life Boat is of to-
tally different construction.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

10 Rev. D. P. KlDpER will deliver Lecture
this evening at the Society Library upon the Moral
and Literary Condition of Brazil. Mr.. Kiddcr has
spent year or two in Brazil in missionary abors
and thus enjoyed every opportunity for forming an
intimate and accurate acquaintance with the liter
airy and religious character of the people He is
gentleman of fine talents, most accomplished
scholar, and earnestly devoted to the cause of moral
and religious culture. His Lecture will be emin.
emily worthy of attention.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

ILLlsoIs.-Thc Legislature of this State has
adjourned, having passed an Appointment bill,
with much difficulty. There was an abundant ma
ori,y for gouging the Wings to the utmost, but ii
was no, so easy to make District for every aspi.
rant of their own party; hence the trouble. We
ehal publish table of the Districts we
can. Nothing else Of moment has been done tina,
we have no. already chroniced.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

MIss1sslppl.--The Loco. Foco State Convention
broke up in hubbub on the Oath. Resolutions
nominating Martin Van Buren, for President and
Robert ]. Walker for Vice President were laid or
the table by large majority. An attempt to
nominate g. S. Senator also failed. Already
call is out for another Convention to nominate and
to organize the party-this having rather disorgan
lied it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

In debate in the Council OF the Second Municipality CT
New Orleans upon the question OF taking the Wafer WORKS
belonging the Commercial Bank 10 compromise of The
debt stock interes. OF the city in the baak, $780,
OOo Mr. stated thahe had had occasion aIane
the condition of the Commercial Bank, and he well
convinced that her would be suicien, all de.
maus against her, and leave the works pnEcun.
bered.
A, Orleans, lst, Exchange was lower AID demand
small. Stirling par u disc; Francs 30 Isl 60 days
on New.York 81 at; ,igh, a 1t
AN ACT to fix the valve of certain Foreign Moneys Of
Account. 10 computation al the Custom Houses.
Be etac.eby the Senate and House Of Representatives Of
he Usd States of 1n,sT;ca Congress a1e5ied That
in all computations the value OF foreign noneyS &C.
count AZ Custom Houses OF Ihe United States Tdz
Ter Of Prussia shall be deemed and taken To- he OF valn
Of ISL cents the M Refs OF Portugal shall be deemed and
taken 10 be the value OF liz cents the Ri1 Dollar az
Rren,ep shall be deemed and taken 10 be Of the 7s
cents the Thaler Bremen OF u gro;es shah Geere
and 10 be OF the value Il cents that the MRs of
NADER, shall be de med ana taken 10 be OF The value OF
00 cents the MRes OF the Azores shall be deemed srd
taken 10 be Of the vue OF SS cents the Mark Banco OF
Hamburg Shall be deemed taken TO Big of the OF
S. cents the RoubIe Of Rrssil shall be deemed akca
to be OF the value OF 70 the Rupee OF British India
shall deemed and taken 10 be OF TIE value of AZ
and all laws inconsistent herewith are hereby
! pealed.
Approved, March 5, ls4s.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

NEw-HAMrsHIRE.-The General Election in
the Granite State for Governor, four Members Of
Congress, FIVE Councillors. twelve Senator'S, and a
House of Representatives, takes place to-day. The
result is hardly doubtful. The Wings have an ex.
cellen, chance to DO something, but they will take
amazing good care not to. They scern to take ad-
vantage of mu,iny in the enemy's camp. So we
look to see Hubbard reelected Governor, and Z
full triumph to the Radicals.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

70 Mr.. CLAY reached Frankfort on the evening
of the 9th, on his return home from the South
He looks much improved by his Southern trip.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14
Naval Court Martial ON bonrd the u. 9.
ship North Carolina.


The Court met usual, and the record having been
read, the proceedings continued by The examination
of Lieutenant Gan.eyoort and Midshipman Thompson.
ios the public, that Mdshpman Thomson had taken
leave OF Mr. Spencer previous his being led execution
when the latter had bid him good bye, and told him " 10
tase warning By his that he had likewise had
quarrel with Mr.. Spencer, which resulted in fight bu
Which was acrward: made Up, and they good friends
happened some time in October, previous their reach
Ing the coast of Africa.
AT O'clock the Court adjourned till 10 O'Clock tbi.
(Tuesdayl morn ing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-14

TowS ELEcrIoss.-We did not expect the
Whigs would make vigorous effort in the Town
Elections this Spring, and they have not; yet in
several instances the results are unexpectedly ia,
vorable. Oneida, Montgomery, Lewis, Schoharie,
and CAeaange counties, have elected more Wing
supervisors than last year. Sullivan has made q
spirited fight, and chosen 5 Wing to Loco, Foco
supervisors. Jefferson, Fulton, Erie and Monroe,
have done miserably. Partial returns from Chau
tauaue and Cortland look well. We shall give
clearer statement when our returns are more com.
plese.