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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08
From the Providence Or. L. } Erprts,
HON. MIR. WISE.

There are few members Of Congress, OF whom IN,
wing papers have spoken in higher terms than of te
Hon. Henry Wise of the Old Dominion For con.
siderable time he engaged zealousy in the wing cause
and joined with that party in ihe cry Of reform lie
was not prompted to action by selfish and sordd con-
sidcrations, but was acuated solely by what he CON
sidered regard for the public good, and stood aloo
from the mercenary motives which stimulate grea,
proportion Of the party engaged in the war waged
against Van Buren, and his measures. 1t was not 10
have been expected that this frank, open and high
minded son Of Virginia could have long continued
to act with party, the grand leaders of which
at Washington, with the petty leaders Of sections in
the various states actuated only with consdera
tons of private interest and self agrandizement and
the death Of Harrison and the subsequent denuncia-
ton of Tyler by the whg congressional convention at
the close of the specie session, opening his eyes
the true character OF those, with whom he had as.
ISOLATED, determined him at TO cut their cor :.
nexion, and pursue straight forward and indepen
dent course He is regarded with jealousy by his
former wing friends but he is raised such an en-
inence by his brilliant talents his honesty of purpose
and his undaunted independence of character, as to
be above the reach of the missiles of their malice
and may bid proud defiance to their attacks.
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THE HON. JOHN c. CALHOUN.

The Globe has not even a parting word, on
the final retirement of one Of the greatest
statesmen and purest patriots our country has
produced, from the Senate of the United
States.
Not like Mr. Clay, with tremendous edito-
rial flourish Of uumrets, and grand dance in
spendidly illuminated hall, did Mr.. Calhoun
take final leave of the scene of his many ui-
umphs.
His parting thoughts were for his country.
With bleeding heart for the injuries Inflicted
on the interests of The People, by those assum-
ing to be great leaders, but who, in fact, are
only consummate dcmagogues; and after cast
lag his last rotes 10 sustain the nominations of
patriotic Chief Magistrate, whom he saw
beset on all sides by ultra factions, and whose
Administrations he had nobly sustained in every
time Of need-at the hour of two, on Friday
night last, he retired alone from the Senate
Chamber TO his Lodgings, and at six o'clock the
ensuing morning embarked on the steamboat,
for his home. He will not be forgotten!
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

We understand tha, he subjoined staiemep'
was circulated among The Senators an RevFel
sen.a,iyes on aLs last day a the sessicp, in con-
sequence Or III proposition before the two
Houses to reduce The pos,sgts to i've and 'es
cents. We have not examined The statement,
bat presume, from the source IL comes, entire
confidence may be placed in its accuracy.
PROPOSED REDUCTION OF POSTAGE
A CONDENSED view Of tbs effect Of the amendment
OF the House of Representatives to the Senate bill iof
the reduction Of the rates Of postagethat Is to say
for all distances under 30 miles, cents postage and
for all over 80 miles, 10 cents postage--preparcd
from actual enumeration OF letters received At the
post Offices at New York Philadelphia and Washing
on from the LIST to the 10th of January, l943. incu
sive estimating those ten days to be an average Of
the number received with their actual rates OF post
age, for one quarter Of year.
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THE GLOBE AND MIR. BENTON FRIGHT
ENED TO DEATH

The diciators Of the Globe are denouncinp
in advance every Democrat whom il is rumor-
ed will accept office from the President Every
Democrat appointed is termed 'renegaden-
SO goes the political world. The Globe dicla-
tors and father Richie fear the Democracy
will be corrupted. What say the Democracy
themselves
A thoroughgoing Democratic friend assures
US that Mr.. Benton himself can be conciliated
in three days by a tender ofhe Premiership.
What may be his authority for making such an
lntimation, we know not We did no, ask him.
We had no curiosity 10 know. We presume
the President would not listen TO him.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08
THE UNATTENDED CONFIRMATION OF
MR. SPENCER

We hear rumor, and rumor sometimes al
least is an echo of truth, that Mr.. Spencer was
confirmed Secretary Of the Treasury by almost
exclusive Democratic votes, four Wings only
voting in his favor. Ii must have been strange
surprise to the Wings Of that august body, the
Senate, 10 have heard the confirmation of an
individual, more obnoxious to their rancorous
hatred, than the persons they succeeded in re-
jecting Spencer's success was more bitter
than Cushins's and Wise's defeat gracious
The form,r had more exaspera,ed them by ex
posing more to public view Of their shameless
bypocrisy-and they rather had pardoncd the
whole "Guard" than foregone an opportunity to
aven2e themselves on the Secretary. To the
Democratic party in the United States Senate
the country Is indebted for Secretary of the
Treasury, who will prove, We are bold to say
most efficient and most indefatigable. The
functions uf the War office be has exercise
with consummate ability. He has me,hodised
its complicated duties and reduced to complete
order its various arrangements. And the re
suits OF his administrative genius are altested in
his operations throughout the country Much
certainly of the praise the elegant biographe,
Of Mr. Calhoun bes,ows upon him for hi. ia
dicious management Of the affairs of the same
Department, with equal justice can be affirmed
ofMr. Spencer; and il should be praise enough
for the ambition of any one man TO be rated
for talent. industry, and capacity, with the di-.
tinguished Carolinian. We quote, as applica
bic to both gentlemen, what the bographer say,
Of one "Thcy united in remarkable degre,
quickness with precision, 6rmness with patience
and courtesy, and industry with the higher ca
pacity for arrangement and organization and
to these they added exemption from favorltism
a high sense oil justice, and nnexible devotion
10 duiyn
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

The party proposing TO supply the articles will
make an invoice Of all the items embraced in the
above list, and afix the prices in dollars and cents
at which they will furnish them deliverable in New
York, on or before the 18th day OF May next calcu
atng the quantity Of each article and extending the
cost making an aggregate Of the whole invoice be-
lore sending It on. The Department reserves the
right TO increase diminish the quantity of any ar
ticle aud substitute others in lieu thereof The goods
whi be inspected at New York by an agent Of the
United States, who will DC appointed by the Depart
ment for the purpose, and g. ascertain the confor
mi,y oil The articles purchased with the samples
eNnlo'ted, when The contract shall be made, and
WIN The terms Of the contract itself which
snail contain clause that if the articles are
not furnished within the time prescribed, or
or II they are OF insufficient quality and if within
hve Gays alter notice Of such nsuficency the party
snail not furnish Others IN lieu thereof Of the requr
ed quality, the United States shall be AUTHORIZE 10
purchase them Of Others and to charge any increase
OF price they may be compelled TO pay therefor To
The contractor, who shall pay the said difference To
the United States.
Separate contracts will be made for the ,ranspor.
tauon from New York TO the Indian country.
Bonds will be required in the amount Of The bids
with two good suretics, the suficicncy Of whom 10
be certified by United States Judge or District At
torney for the faithful performance Of the contracts
PAYMENT will be made after the contract j. completed
and the delivery OF the goods 10 agent of the De-
partment, upon duplicate invoice certified by him.
samples OF the goods may be seen at this Office.
Communications to be marked proposals for In
dian Goodsn
The bids will be submitted with the following
heading
(or wc) propose to furnish FOR the service Of the
Indian Department. the following goods at the prices
affixed TO them respectively viz
Here insert the list Of goods)
Deliverable in the city of New York on or before
the 18th day of May next, and in case of the accept
ance Of this proposal the quantity being prescribed
by the Department, (or wc) viii execute a con
tract according 10 this agreement, and give satIslac
tory security to the Department. within eight days
after the acceptance Of this bid and in case OF failure
TO enter into such contract, and give such security
Cor wc) will Jay TO the United States the difference
between the sums hidden by me, Tor u.s. and the sum
which the United States may be obliged to pay for
the same articles.
T HARTLEY CRAWFORD.
OrrIcr INDIAN Abrams, March 7, lsl3.
mar S---t2Imar
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The Paris correspondent OF the Charleston Cou
rer, writing in January, SAYS:

The Paris correspondent OF the Charleston Cou-
rer, writing in January, says:
had lately the pleasure Of seeing Vanderly's pic
ture OF the landing Of Columbus, destined 10 adorn
the walls OF he Capitol at Washington. And think
II really will be ornament there. Ii Is evidently
the work OF very superior artist, and can scarcely
fail TO Increase hs reputation, and satisfy The public
The subject did not afford much room for originality
but the figures are happily grouped, boldly drawn,
and, so far, harmoniously colored. II will la him
about three months more to complete IT, and he hopes
that June may see II 10 its place.
Every week records some Improvement in The
good city Of Paris such the laying down .sphallum
for side walks, and the substitution of gas amps for
oil lamps in particular streets BY the way another
new experiments has been tried here in pavements
small portion Of one of the leading tborougb(are.
has been laid down in square blocks Of stone. with
hall inch slabs OF wood between each in lion Of CO
mcnt II looks curious TO the eye but will watch
the wear and tear, and report upon H.
think have already remarked in one Of my let
tiers Upon the ling of Of taste here in the designs
for public buildings and monuments allude 10 The
redundancy OF ornament, with which every work
now executed Is overloaded. Simple grandeur. of
all others the most impressive in It's effects, is now
a-days lost sight Of Bot herein though public build
lngs may lose, private residences greatly gain Paris
Is rapidly filling with the richest and choicest speci
mems Of domestic architecture. Scarcely house is
built now in any quarter, that has not external
establishment Many are exquisitely beautiful
The style Of the time OF Francis the First is very
prevalent and affords great scope for the ingenuity
and fine taste of the artists for such they may really
be called rather than architects seeing tha, they cut
and carve stone easily and fancifully as painter
works figures on his canvas.
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CORRECTION.

1t is asserted in many of the Wing papers
the Courier and Enquirer among others, tina,
the Preside had cndeavored TO persuade Mr.
Forward 10 withdraw his letter of resignation,
and retain his place until after the fourth OF
March, with av'ew TO reorganization of the
Cabinet without the action Of the Senate. The
statement is utterly false. No wish of the kind
was expressed or felt by the President. On the
contrary, he would not have permitted Mr.. f.
to Withdraw his letter, had he desired so TO do
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

NO HOUSEKEEPERS.--The, subscribers would
call the attention Of bousckecpcrs, and others
to their handsome assortment Of furnishing articles,
such as
Sofas, Sideboards Bureaus, Card Tables Bed
sieads, Pier Tables, Hat Racks, Centre Table
w ashstands Rocker Chairs, Sctteos Wardrobe.
Cribs and Cradles, Best Feather Beds Matiresses,
large and beautiful assortment Of China, Glass AMI
Crockery Ware, Chronicles In sets, Astral Hall
Side, and Piano Lamps, Plated Casters, Cande.Gcks
Cake Baskets, Salvers, Butter Tubs, Shutters and
Trays, Knives and Forks, Spoons Stair Rods, Egg
boilers, shovels and longs, Andirons and Fcndcrs
Walters In sets and single ones Britannia Coffee and
Tea Pots, Brass and Britannia Lamps, Coffee Mills,
Holow-ware, Sadirob-, Sauccpans Woodwarc
Baskets, Brushes, Axes, Tinwarc, SC, with many
other articles too numerous TO be inserted in ad-
vertisement The principal part Of which having been
purchased for cash, enables 10 offer them at very
reduced prices.
To persons furnishing, we would say that you Will
find Il much to your advantage, and be relieved The
trouble Of running from store to store 10 obtain The
various articles you may desire, by giving q call,
as we have collected in wsre-room almost every
article used in genteel housekeeping We would,
therefore, most earnestly request purchasers 10 call
and examine articles feeling well assured That
our prices will give entire satisfaction.
g. w BOTELER g. son,
Pennsylvania avenue, next door 10 D. Clageltb,
march 7--lweodf
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES,
TUESDAY, March 7, ls43.
Present as Yesterday I:

James NJ. Porter Esq, Of Pennsylvania, was adj
mitted an attorney and counsellor Of this court
No. %. James G. C. Bell et A. re, Matthias Bruep
In error to the Circuit Court Of the United States for
New York.
Mr.. Justice Cstron delivered the opinion of this
Court, reversing the judgment Of the said Circuit
Court in this cause with costs, and rcmanding the
same for renirs facias de moro.
No 80. james Williams, plaintiff in error, rs the
United States.
The argument Of this cause was continued by Mr..
Attorney General for the defendant in error. and
concluded by Mr.. Bradley for the plaintiff in error
Adjourned till tomorrow, III O'Clock, a. m
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

HAsvAnp USrvxas'rr, Mass.--On Thursday last
The Board of Overscers Of Harvard University elect,
ed the Rev. Hosea Balou member of their board
10 GIL the vacancy caused by the death Of the Rev DIR.
Claiming Mr. BalIou belongs to the UpiversaIi.t
Church. and is tho 6rst clergyman not member Of
the Congregational denomination elected memb r
OF the Board Of Overseers.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

Which will require an additional correspondence of
2099 400 letters at 10 cents each to bring up the
revenue to the present point.
Assuming the revenue Of the Department to aver
age $500, 900 annually the loss the whole gross
revenue IS estimated 10 be about 50 per cent, or
Sl,750,000.
Which will require an additional correspondence Of
II 500 600 single letters at 10 cents each, to make
good the revenue.
WAsHScTos CRY, March 9, 1S43.
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APPOINTMENTS az iEPREsIDENT,
BY aud wik ~ slvlcs as'd eos.ssu n " Ssnas
CUSTOM HoUss oPSlcEns--coLLEcroRs.
wllIAn LArrLrsssLD-- Re appointed at Newport
Rhode Island.
CALVIN BLrrHE-PhiIadelphia Pennsylvania, vice
Thomas g. Smith.
PErER s. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Virginia, vice
George Holt, deceased.
SURVEYOR.
DENNIS DAwLEy--Norfolk, Virginia, vice n. w.
Parker whose commission has expired.
LAND offIcEs-REolsTERs
ABsABAM EDwARps--Re-appointed at Kalamazoo,
Michigan.
JAmEs H. BlReH-Plattsburg, Missouri
RECEIVERS
A. DoRsEY-New Orleans Louisiana, vice A. L.
Lewis, deceased.
EDWARD Nj. SAMuEL--Plattsburg, Missouri.
EDWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at Columbus
Mississippi
GEORGE w. Notwithstanding, louisiana
vice Thomas Womack, deceased.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

tirsseson Brz will give his last exhibition in
this city this evening. While he amuses, or rather
de'xh's has conduct is most gcn,lcmsnly and une T.
ceptionablc.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

AT large Democratic meeting recently held
at Detroit, Michigan, The following resolution
was adopted:
Rsoired, That We present TO our democratic breth-
rem throughout the Union, the name Of Jous CAL
WE'LL CALHOUN Of South Carolina, as our fayorite
candidate for President Of the United States, and
do here pledge ourselves TO use all fair and honorable
means to secure his nomination 10 that Office by the
Democratic National Convention.
This is an indication that Mr. Benton's effort
to injure Mr.. Calhoun in Michigan was a
failure.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-08

The postmaster at New York has furnished the de-
tails of similar calculation at his Office but it be.
ing in the hands of member of the House, can
refer to it. Its result however, shows loss
in the in his Office for three months, of up
wards Of $4,000
We show, then, that the change proposed by the
House amendment would cause diminution of re-
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-02

alligator, fierce and ferocious tiger
sprung, towards him. at the Instant the
Jaws OF his first enemy we're extended to
devour him. At this awful moment.
Campbell was preserved. The eager u
ger by overlapping him. encountered the
grippe Of the amphibious monster. A
conflict then ensued-the water was col
Iourcd with the blood Of the tiger. whose
efforts to tear the scaly covering OF the
alligator were unavailing, while the
latter had also the advantage of keeping
his adversary under water, by which the
victory was presently obtained. for the
tigers death was now effected. They
both sunk 10 the bottom, and we saw no
more of the alligator. Campbell was
recovered, and instantly conveyed on
board; he spoke not while in the boat.
| though his danger bad completely So
bered hun; but the n,oe,ent he leaped
on the deck. he fell on his knees, and re-
turned thanks to that Providence which
had protected him; and what is most SIN
gular,. from That moment to the time |
am writing. has never been seen the
least intoxicated. l,or has been heard to
utter sinsIe oath. IF ever there was q
perfectly reformed being in the universe.
! CamUbell is the man.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-02
on ti.cc.

Office ofMe W. g p Railroad Cornpany,2
Winchester, March 80, 1912. 5
FHVo PREVENT all msapprehenslon, no
Il tee is hereby given, that all freight coli
'ected at the Depots of the Company, whether
due to this Company, any other for which
1T acts, will be received in virginia Paper,
current at Winchester 1t is also made known
that all goods and merchandise, or other
freights, shipped from Philadelphia or New
York, sent to the care of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, will by an arrange
ment between that Company and the Winches-
ter and Potomac Railroad Company, be for
warded direct to Winchester, without any
commissions for receiving and forwarding
charged at Baltimore, and the whole freight
thro Ugh from either of those places, or any
other point north of Baltmore,w ill be colec>
ted at Winchester. BY Order.
j. GEO. HEST,
April Z, l832-tf .4gent.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-02
For THE SENTINEL.
TO SCHOOLM ASTERS.

In connexian with former remarks, |
would at this time sa Y. to those who are en-
gagged in the business ofteaching school,
and 10 those who are now preparing for
the occupation, to consider we'll the res
possibility of the Station you are to oc
cupy. II in deciding 10 devote yourself
to the employment Of teaching. VOC have
been excited ny the hope that it will be
less ar,Iuous. than other emplnvments in
which yoa have engaged. yon have al
tegethe mistaken the natore Of its du-
ties and cares. The very first day of
your trial will dissipate the delusion.
The sight ef a company of blooming chill
dren and youth. aweA by your presence,
waiting far your directions. and turning
their irqariring eyes or YOU to guide them
IN acquiring knowledge and forming hab-
ITS. will tell you at once. in language more
furcihle than any that can use. that on
you desolves an arduious task-to you.
parents are coniding an important trus
TO yoa. your country is assigning a
solemn charge. The responsibility of
your sllustion may be realized in some
measure. by considering that these chill
iren have minds naturally dark. which
are TO be enlightened. They are ignor.
ant of that which they most need to know.
& must be instructed. They are tender
twiss. ready to receive any direction that
may be given. They are miniature men,
who are destined 70 occrpy the places of
those Who are now active on the stage Of
life.
Yes. in the little community with
(which you are surrounded, there may be
Franklin, Washington. or Bona
parte according to the east of character
which they derive from your efforts. In
"a country like ours. where character is
~ihe passport to the most Important sta
tons in society, and where offices are o.
@pen to evety enc who shows him,eIf
worthy of the confidence of the people,
the responsibility of the teacher is even
higher, than in those countries where es.
tates and Offices are hereditary. He who
is selected to educate prince. even in
the first rutliments of science. considers
his station as highly responsible. But in
q country ike our own. every Instructor