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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-24
HONOR 10 WHOM HONOR is Que

HONOR TO WHOM HONOR is DUE
This noale maxim Of +" the land Of the free aud
the home OF the brave" is now reversed and ira IN
Piled in the dust by the demon spirit Of party ven
gosnce and political Intrigue. Whom the ilIustrlous
Jefferson added the beautiful and rich territory oil
louisiana to the United States. the generous s"d
grateful offerings Of the People were freely poured
forth in honor of the great Republican statesman
and national benefactor. When Andrew Jackson
humbled the British lion at New Orleans and there
by gained triumph for his country, which, m
,ew both OF the spendor Of the achievement and the
nestimabls benefits il secured TO millions OF free
men, is without a parallel in the annals Of military
and glorious deeds all hearts thrilled with emotions
OF gratitude, admiration and delight He hailed
the proud aud invincibIe defender of his country
and his enlightened fellow-citizens were eager TO
reward the man who had filled the 81 measure Of his
coun,rys glory" But, though his proves and military
fame had won the highest admiration aud most pro
found gratitude, still many OF the distinguished poll.
tcians were unwilling to place him in the Presidential
Chair sacred love of justice, however, at last pre-
vailed in counsels and the people to bestos
upon him the highest honors. What is the awful
situation Of country at this moment while we
trace lhcsc lines! Inc most dangerous man IN Amc-
rca has been selected the candidate Of Blue-lish
Federalists, British Apoogists, and incendary Abo-
itonists, to arrest the progress Democratic princ
Piles, and destroy forever our rich Inheritance, be-
queathed to us by our Revolutionary fathers. And
what say the incorruptible yeomanry who are filled
with forcbodlng anxiety just, enlightened and
patriotic People honestly and ardently desire that
John Tyler the fearless defender Of the Constitution
and the foremost and uncomptomsing champion Of
Annexation-a measure which holds in store count
less and inesimable blessings for and our poster
ty, should take the field against Heniy Clay--the
naughty dictator of enslaved party, and the re-
lentless and bloody avenger Of the repeated,
whelming defeats he has sustained at the hands of
the only sovereign and selfwilled People on earth
He would oblitcrate his from the pages of
history, and even curse the day he born if he is
made to fall before the gallant bearing Of the man
who noby stepped forward and staid fora seoson the
devastating power Of his Federal arm Full we'll he
knows that If be has to meet John Tyler in the fray
he is doomed 10 FALL like Lucfer never to rise again
Democrats, noble spirits come to ths rescue, and
strike for the only man who can save US from the
hands Of the Goths and Vandals!
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This is the proper knight-errantry of politics.
MR.. BENTON GONE OVER TO THE WINGS

MIR. BENTON GONE OVER TO THE WINGS
Every day developes more clearly the course
which Mr. Benton means to take. Wednesday OR the
Army Retrenchment bill he recorded his vote against
the Democratic party, and joined the Wings in kill
ing the bill.
The Senate proceeded TO the consideration Of the
bill to regulate and reduce the pay of the Army when
MIR. BARROW moved its indefinite postpone men,
which was agreed to--ayes rs, noes 49, as follows :
YEAs-Messrs. Archer, Barrow, Bates, Bayard,
BENTON, Berrlen, Choate, Clayton, Dayton, Evans,
Francis, flanagan, Henderson, Huntington, Jarna-
gin Johnson, Mangum, Miller, Pearce, Phelps, Por-
ter, Simmons, Upham, White, and Woodbridge
%
NArs-Mcssrs. Allen, Atcbison Anterior, Bsgby,
Breese, Buchanan, Co9uitt, Fairfield, Fulton, Hay
wood, Hnser Lewis, Niles, Sempe, Sewer, Stur-
gcon, Tappap Woodbury., and Wrigh,-l9
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Extract from letter, (the author leading whig,
TO gent loman in this city:
Wscur.rrs, CTenn. May 10, 1914

"'ScHtsTks, enn. May 10, lS<(
Z" Mail before last, brought
us Clay's letter upon the annexation of Texas TO the
United States, and | can assure you it fell like n
'huoderbolt among us, producing such a commot on
IN The Wigwam as to render II difficult to tell which
end was down or up. The Democrats, headed BY
iurney, Immediately opened their broadsides upon il
and its great author and feeling conscious of the adj
vantage il gave them in the approaching canvass, in
measuring arms with the champions of Wing princ-
pies, and relieving them OF the {, arfu forbodpe Of
certain defeat in the result as the case hi,be to stood
Congratulated themselves in no small degree upon 80
fortunate an occurrence they therefore publicly pro-
claimed their determination TO support no man against
annexation. Thus matters stood during the balance
oil That and the ensuing day-Texas and Claws CD
position furnishing the universal topic of conyersa
ton IN the meantime, until " that herald from a moi
~ world 10 wit; the next mail announced tina the
High Priest Of Democracy, "Martin Van Buren,
Esq, OF undertook memory, 10 eight long columns
advanced the same opinions of Mr.. Clay in regard
TO The subject; and now, indeed, were the tables
turned and the long and sober faces chanscJ their
positions as by magic and seated themselves no,
the countenances Of our hitherto elated Democratic
ore'hrcn-'he Wings ,cmpering down in a good de.
gree. There is, however, good deal of excitemen,
upon the subject with both parties and Judge Greer
informs me that in the Western district from which
place he has just returned that both parties are IN
blaze, and unite in coodcmning both letters. n,
thinks, however, that the attachment for CLAW anon,
his friends, is greater than that Of Van Buren, anon,
his. What will be the result in this State i, woul,
be difbcult just now to conclude. Between the two
(C'sy and Van Buren, Clay would get il by Iars
maJor''yi but should man be run, favorable to an
nera,'on, have but little doubt, from present n,
Pssrances the South would 60 for him"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-24
VOICE FROM THE SENATE

We understand that distinguished Southern De-
moci'f'c Senator in speech Of great power and eo-
qusnee yesterday upon the Treaty with Texas, pro-
nounced mot powerful and meriteJ eulog um upon
the action Of President Tyler in his promp, and pa
u'onc measures IN guarding our frontier under exist.
ing circumstances against any apprebcpded foreie
aggression He described the movement q, indcs-
tive Of high moral 6rmpess and worthy the hes, DAYS
OF home--thstth the ven.rsed Jackson, in his palmes
says had exhibited higher evidence Of m, raj cour
'gs, or any act Of his Administration more entitled To
the sdmir','on and gratitude Of the People
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Extract of a letter, dated

VI ietSi ua'cu
"CuAsLEsroN, Is. c. May 20, 1914.
IL make question that the electoral vote of this
State will be given to Mr.. TYLta, whom the whole
Souh must now regard It's candidate aud cham
pion. The meeting 10 favor Of the annexation OF
Texas held few days since, wss composed of the
best and strongest men in the community. IL EN-
braced all party disisions-forslLis is cause esca.
lated 10 ,nlls every impulse andevery sympathy be-
low Mason & DiXon's line. Should the Democratic
Convention nominate Mr.. Van Buren, on the 9Th,
as we have every reason TO apptehend there is no
course left for people To pursue, but TO rally uni
teddy and unanimously John Tyler. Amidst all
trials, and all assaults, and all temptations, he has
preserved manly and patriotic dignity, and mani
fested olulion and courage worthy of the best
days Of the Republ C. As Democrat, he has fol-
low in the prints Of It's purest Apos es and the
equal to every emergency, and true TO the great in
Of he people at large Next to Mr. Calhoun,
man shares SO universal popularity in the State,
aud none is more treasured in her affections. South
Carolina on former occasion did not hesitate 10
express her conf lence in JJhs Tyler for the most
distinguished trust, and at the meet Dg Of the nrxi
Legisl,tu she i'll prove tina, time has confirmed
the good opinion Of her faithful friend.
Our elections, in the fall will generally be placed
upon the Texas issue, which will serve to show the
strength Of opinion in favor of that measure in this
State. X. H."
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,-.-rur DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TYLER

u-THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TYLER
coNyENTIoN. FOR THE NOMINATION OF
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, WILL
MEET In BALTIMORE ON THE FOURTH
MONDAY OF MAY, (the 9Th instant
The Committee Of Reception respectfully request
DELEGATES 10 the above Convention, on their arrival
in the city, to report at "Iead Quarters WESTERN
HorrL, corner of N. Howard and Saratoga streets
Baltimore.
Democratic papers throughout The country friendly
to the Administration requested to keep this no
tice conspcuousiy in their columns.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-24

Maj against Clay 1877 Maj. against Clay 1873
Being one more against him than in 1924. IfMr
Clay loses vote in eight years, how long will il be
before he is elected Albany .1rgu.
bVery good, neighbor, we owe you one. Arith-
metc Is an interesting science: suppose set you
sum 10 It, As thus: Martin Yam Buren, has run
twice for President receiving 1886 one hundred and
seventy votes, and in lS40 sriy Now if he lost one
hundred and ten votes in four years, how near will he
come ey the same rule to getting 1873 in 1914 TIL
btne.
This IS the proper knight-errantry of politics.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-24

One SIDE Of the clay Bannu.--The Savannah Re-
publican, warm Clay paper in Georgia, says:
awe deny that Mr. Clay, or the Wings of Geor
gla, whose candidate he is seek for the establish
me Mt Of poic tariff but adhere to the principles
# the compromise act"
The Other side Of the Clay Banner Conn eeievt -
We present recaptuarion Of the result and corJi.
ally congratulate our whig friends throughout the
country upon it. In Connecticut as in MARYLAND.
HENRY CLAY AND A PROTECTIVE TARIFF
have done the work.
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g. The armistice shall last all the time necessary
for that object bat reasonable period shall be al
lowed for lbeforel the renewal Of hostiliies, II ~
should be determined by either of The parties inter
esioj TO do SO, giving previous notice is cstomsr,
IN similar
A. The commissioners shall enjoy the same sccii
rites granted ~ those sent oy The department oil
Yucatan and while coming, staying, and going
they shall be protected BY the laws and authorities Of
Mexico.
His eXeelency the Provisional President IS vel
satisfied of the crcumspection which you will dis
play 10 the OF the powers now coohded TO you
which are merited by the General who has LED inc
arms of the Republic 10 gather new gores on The
fields OF Texas.
| assure your excelency of my most aiiectonale
consideration and esteem.
IORNEI.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-24

N5- TINS DnEeArEs TO THE BALTIMORE Tyler
THIS EVENING, at the CENTRAL COMMITTEE
RooM, third story Todd's Buildings, few doors
above Browns Hotel.
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EXECUTIVE DOCUMENTS,
From phich the injunction Of secrecy has
been REMOVED By the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
WAsHNoToN, May II, 1874,
To the Senate Of the United S ates:
In answer 10 the resolution of the Senate of the
18th instant, relating to supposed armistice between
the Republic Of Mexico and Texas, transmit
port from the Secretary of State, and the papers by
which it was accompanied
JOHN TYLER
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I-rDelsga,es TO the Tyler and Texas Convention
arriving in Washington, in great numbers, from
all quarters Of the Union
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WEDNESDAY,, May s, 1874.

Mr.. ARCHER, from the select committee appointed
on the Doth ultimo, made the following report.
The select committee 10 which was referred a
resolution instructing them 10 inquire whether any
documents or papers directed by the Senate TO e
printed cophdentially for its use have been made
public IN violation of such order and il such prove
10 be The iact In what manner aud by whose agency
or anticipation such publication has been made, and
what proceedings it may be proper 70 adopt in vindi
cation OF lis privilege and authority" have had the
same under consideration, and report.
That, In prosecution Of the inquiry devolved upon
them, ey have ascerained that on the 9th day of
April just past, there appeared in he Evening Post
newspaper published in the city Of New YORK, and
OF which certain William G. Boggs appears in
the title lsge Of the same to be the authorized cub
Usher, the Executive communication TO the senate
containing treaty signed with the Republic Of Tex
as, and accompanying documents read on The 22d of
April and ordered TO be printed oon6dentiaIly for
the use Of the Senate On the ascertainment Of this
fact, they proceeded forthwith 10 direct proe.. 10
ts served on the said William @ B,ggs. requiring
s attendance before them with the matter of which
ne bad gwen notice Of publication io his paper OF
the 27sh Of April, being the Executive commune.
ton and documents hersinbsfore referred to
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-24

We clip the following very Interesting nellec uaI
rencountrs from the Inteligencer Of this morning:
HENRY CLAY'S TWO HEATS.
Mr.. CLAY has been twice before the people for their
votes, and has been twice beaten by large moortes.
His first heat was I'M He tried it again in 1889,
1924, and resulted fol- with the following sue.
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Inc intc'ligsnoei quotes ~bs, Mr.. Webster said in
S'r'r Of Nh. Clay in $3.50, Has he said anything
Vsina him ,ncs that tims1
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-24

In rnosK THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET
~ usiry--s NON ESSENTIALS, LisLn't' AM "
THINGS caARirY.---1ugpsf'n
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IN ErEcUTIvE SESSION, SENATE UNITED sTATEs
Monday, April %, 1914.
Mr.. Archer submitted the following resolution,
Resoired That committee Of FIVE member. be
appointed by the President pro tempore Of the Senate
to inquire whether any document or papers directed
by the Senate to be printed conhdentlay for its use
have been made public in violation Of such order
and, IL such prove to he the fact in what n,anner
and by whose agency or participation such pubca
lion has been made, and what proceedings IT may be
proper for the Senate TO adopt in vndcation OF ,s
privilege and authority and that such comm ttee
have power to send TO send for persons and papers
he Senate, by unanimous consent, proceeded to
consider The said resolution and agreed hereto and
Mr.. Archer, Mr.. Benton, Mr. Critieuden, MIR.
McDube, and Mr.. Sewer were appointed the com.
mittee.
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EXECUTIVE PROCEEDINGS

From whieh the injunction Of secrecy has been removed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-12

f. s. HoLuRooK, Esq:
Sr-It is the expressed wish Of the citizen,
generally that the Grafton with which YOU plea
sured us on the 4lh inst. should he printed. Th,
committee of arrangements, therefore, tender yor
their respects, and request that you will furnish
them with a copy of the Grafton delivered by YOU
on that occasion, that they can lay it before lht
county generally in printed form.
Very respectfully,
Your oh't, serv'ts,
l.. LELAND,
w. II. W. CUSHMAN,
J. o. GLOVER,
GED. ARMOUR,
On dehay ofhe Comm. Of arrangements.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-12

OrrAwA, July 8, 1914
Gentiemea--l feel grateful for the honor YOU
have conferred upon me. If regarded nv pri-
vate feelings alone they would lead me TO refuse
your application; but if ycu and the citizens of
Ottawa are deslrous as you say, that my address
should be published, will comply with your
wishes, and hereby enclose to you a copy, which
you are privileged to make such use of as Won
think proper. Your ob't. serv't
EDMUND 5. HOLBROOK.
10 Il. Leland, w. ii. w, Cushman, &c.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21
SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES
CONDUCTED ny MRs. FfsHER.

BY MRS. FISHER.
The exercises of this Institution will re-.
commence on the first Monday in September.
For more than seven years this school has
shared literally in public patronage, and the
teachers confidently expect that their IN.
firing oxertiohs for the improvement of their
pup Is will secure not only a continuance but
an increase Of The game in future. The most
approved text books are used, and II is tho
object Of the teachers TO render the recita-
tons interesting as well as useful to excite
10 the minds Of their pupils a love of study
and of such studies as will tend most to rem.
der them useful and o discipline the mind. Fri
day morning of each week will be devoted to
reviews. The friends and patrons of the
school are solicited to attend at that time that
they may Judge Of the progress of the pupils.
Mrs. Fisher takes pleasure in informing
her patrons and the public generally that she
has secured the services Of Mr.. g. Mrs.
Fuertee, in her school, as teachers of French
Spanish, d music, both Instrumental and Vo.
cal, The chatge for music will be 800, per
quarter, for French $40, payable quarterly,
in advance. For board and Tuition but $50.
per annurD An extra charge of 81 rer
month for washing, also 81 per month for bed
and bedding, If furnished by the teachers.
Tuition for day scholars in English from 6,
to 10 dollars per quarter.
PRIMARY CLASS.
Reading, Spelling, Writing, Geography,
Arithmetic and Grammar.
HIGHER CLASS.
History ancient aud Modern, Grammar,
Composition, Arithmetic, Natural Il Moral
philosophy, Chemistry Rhetoric, Astronomy,
Algebra and Geometry. The Languages and
ornamental branches will receive as much
attention as parents may desire. Ms the
health Of This place is now good. and teachers
are engaged for tie first Of the month, when
classes will be formed in the different studies
pursued. 1t is hoped that those who favor
us with their patronage, will feel the impor.
tance Of having their children present at the
commencement oftbe school.
aug. 25 30 1914
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21

sUvpR1rs-Nails assorted size, German
cologne, French do, bears oil, macssrar do
scented bar soap, toilet do, Transparent 10
naval and military do, rose toilet powder, blue
and black ink, ink stands, sand boxes, black
sand, quilts, Giliot's steel pehs, letter and CAP
paper, copy books, states, pass books, slate
pencils, black lead do, cloth brushes, hair do,
shaving do, tooth do, shoe do, nail do. brass do,
scrnbbing do, busting do, sweeping do, razors.
pocket knives, table knives and forks, scissors
cast iron butts, locks assorted, iron table spoons
tea, gilvered table spoons, tea, thimbIcs a..
sorted, fire sets, cowbidee, matches, brada.
coffin nails, bonnet boards, hatcheta and axfs
hand saws, coffee mills, needles and pins AZ.
sorted, knitting needles, yarn, harness, strsp
buttons, suapender, shirt, cotton twine, fine
ivory combs, side, twist, dressing, whale bone.
shoe thread, percussion CAPE, pencil paints.
sealing wax, waters, taperg, shaving bo1sS,
purses, elastic ties, selves, plough lines, can.
dlesticks, razor straps, snuff boxes. hooks ana
eyes, buckets, mops and broons, ~rectfces.
clothes pins, wooden bowls, boxes, also 4 GOOD
assortment Of China glass and sundry articles
too numerous to mention, all of which ne e.
fers for sale at low prices for Cash.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21
VALMONT PALAO.

Silversmitb, jeweIler, &c, respectfully in.
forms the public, that he has opened a shop,
opposite the residence of fudge Tessier, where
he will manufacture all articles in Gold, Silver
or Brass, at moderate terms. He hopes to
receive a share ofthe public patronage.
lie makes all necessary repairs TO works
donc in The above metals.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21
us

De La RosE, Coiffeur, &c, (ct.devaht
chez Fourier, rue de Chartres,1 informe res.
pectuousement lie public quill s'est ttab1i a Ia
Prochaine porte au-dessous de Phillips ct La.
no1e' on II exerce sa profession dams toufes
les branches. II trio des dente, ct puGrit lie
NAL des dents ct autreq affections douioureuses
de Ia ttte. II s'engage d'optrer une gutri.
son gu ne charge rien.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21
May 10Th, ls44.

AMOS ADAMS, Ayocat ct ConseiIlier
continue Pexercice de ga profession dams les
cours du trolsieme ct quatri&me districts judi
ciaires ct dams la cour supreme de IEtat
Les affalres conftes d SEES soins reeeyront
Pattention la plus assidne. ii tent son Office
d Baton Rouge, encoignure dos rues 3eme
ct Church, Vis-a-yis Peglise catholique.
~ l~anyier 50
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21

]. T. ~BEAuREeARp, Cbirurgjen-D entists
elev6 du celsbre DR.. Knapp, dsyant paHser
~queIgue temps dams cette vile ofrs ses SER
vices danstsut &c qui q rapport a Ia chirurgie
dentaire aux habitans Ges paroispes DIST OF
d'Ouest Baton-Rouges
II tient son cabinet dc consultation OF op&.
ration dentaires. provisoirement q p~sncoignurs
visa. Wis Mr.. Aiayard, demsurs a. DR.. vsF-
qsez.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21
nrrrRENcEe.
Rev. M. Wnodhrldre. mr.. Ronae
A r FUERTEs

Mr.. J Peillips. Col Malta.
Br Mr.. F. offr6 a vondre un assortment
De musiqua noDvelle, aussi que pfusieurs in-
atfuments de difcrcntes eepeces, tells que
flutes, g%uitares, hag6olets ot upe grabde gum
tite Do eordes pour piano ct guitar, de premf.
ere qualitt.
II eat pref a executor dos orjfes pour dea
pianos do premiere q%ualite, quill pourra
donner au prix dc la Nouyelle Orleans
aO6t 3 26
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-12-21
Co.PARTNERsHIp-

The undersigned respectfully inform the
public that they have entered into partner.
ship and are now prepared TO executs ali ag,i.
cies in the Cabinet making business With neat.
ness and despatch. They will always have 8
hand an assortment of chairs. bureaus, tabEss
bedsteads srmoirs DC which they win sell an
the most moderate terms, at their stora. sepa.
site Micheal Granary's Cofse. house.
Turning will also be Zone.
Cornish paper always on hand.
commanding attended to, and q hsarEs
Kept on the premises, ready at all hours.
DRsAN HAoLEY.
Aug II %.