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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-09

THE GREAT MEETING IN RHODE ISLAND.
This immense mass meeting passed of IN style
highly oredilabe to the Democratic party. No dis
turbance took place, nor there single diSorgan
izing sentiment uttered. II this course be pursued
Mr. Dorr will be released by the irresistible force oil
public sentiment, or else the Federal party in and out
OF Rhode Island will be ground to powder.
The following letter from General Jackson was
read on the occasion, and il will be seen that his
views the subject precisely similar TO those ex
pressed by President Tyler:
Letter from General Jackson.
HERMirAGE, Aug. %, 1914.
Gentlemen; / have the pleasure OF acknowledge
ing the receipt of your letter OF the I'd instant inv-
ting me TO your mass meeting on the 4th OF next
month.
Although the state Of my health compes me TO de-
cline all invitations TO public meetings, take deep
interest IN them, as developing the progress OF our
institutions and testing the capacity Of the people To
improve their systems OF government, at the same
time that they enjoy the blessings Of equal and just
aws-to receive and foster which is, or ought TO be,
the object of all government.
That the people OF Rhode Island will be fortunate
in tins respect her other sister States have been
aud that they Will IN peactable and legal manner
provide such guarantees for the protection OF the cit
'zen, AS will shield hun from oppression or unreason-
able punishment, cannot doubt.
II understand the issue presented in the trial and
| condemnation of Gov. Dorr, he have committed
10 offence, except that Of endeavorpg to supersede
the Royal charter by Constitution emanaiing direct
from the people, and based in this respect on the
great principle which through all Constitutions
Of the American States Granting even that he err
ed to the means adopted, either in reference to
time, form, it is difficult to conceive how the Sc
we're punishment inflicted upon him can be justified
banking you, gentlemen, for the favorable terms
10 which you have been pleased 10 speak of my cha
racter and services, and for the interest you manifest
In behalf Of the Republican cause, which we have
every to believe will be again triumphant in
the election Of those well tried and patriotic demo.
Gratis, Polk and Dallas, remain, ever, your friend
and well wisher, and have the honor of subscribing
myself,
Your obedent servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Messrs BENZ. Cowel w. r. Danforth, and others,
Commute.
The letter was written in the manuscript Of the
old General.
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How TO DO rr.-Wben you hear coon in,ul gipr
IN big talk about Henry Clays immense popularity,
ask i Jackson didn't beat him in far fight lss cleo
torsl votes, in 1899
When they talk Of Clsy's carrying Virginia ak II
ne Vas not defeated there in 1892 by moro than
$4,000 votes hese "Reminiscences. are sometimes
very cooling. II rot comfortable -Rsismor, R,ppbi
can
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-09

INTERESTING ANroDorr We cut from an article
In the Pennsylvania, giving account Of the life and
services Of the late Commodore A. J. Dallas the fol-
lowing anecdote
During the war Of 1912, he was unce asngIy saoa,.
only shifting his sphere Of activity as far a. he was
permitted TO DO So TO scenes which promised the best
opportunities Tor The earliest and the hardest fighting
ne "" WIN commodore Rogers, on board the Pre-
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-09

G5We have received from f. Taylor, the Dem
ocraic Review, for September, 1914. II is beau,i'
fully embelshed with engraving of Persco's Co.
lumbus (the group recently placed the east front
of the Capitol at Washington
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THE WEST.

The withdrawal Of MIR. Tyler, and the determine
ton of his friends to give hearty and determined
support to the Republican candidate for the Pres
dency, events which hailed with much en-
thusiastic applause in the West they have been in
the North and East.
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~ The article unpublished in saturday.,paper
wss taken from the Msdisonian of April 25th Is42
instead Of 1914, as enormously marked.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-09
j. NJ. CLAYTON, Esq ~

The Richmond Enquirer publishes list Of the
Delegates to the Republican Convention to be held at
Charlottesville. Among them recognise the names
OF many leading Wings Of 1870
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-09
THE MADISONIAN PAMPHLET.

The Pamphlet will contain, LIST, Mr..
.TYLER's LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL.
I'd, Mr.. WEBsTER's EXPOSURE OF
Mr.. CLAWS PURPOSE TO ABANDON THE
PRINCIPLE OF PROTECTION.
Sd, A SERIES OF Essays. DIssEcr-
ING THE CHARACTER OF Mr.. CLAY
REpUBLIsHED FROM THE MADIsoNIAN OF
lS42 and '3-THE PRODUCTION or A
MIGHTY MIND.
4th, GENERAL JAcKsoN's LETTER OF
JUNE "a, lS44, TO A CITIZEN OF In
DIANA, ON THE NOMINATION OF Polk
AND DALLAS BY THE BALTIMORE Cox
vENTioN, AND ON THE SUBJECT or THE
ANNExATIoN OF TEXAS.
9th, Mr.. Folks LAST LETTER ON THE
TARIFF
large number of the above Pam
phlels will be printed, to supply orders
from every section of the country.
For hundred copies 81
Three hundred copies 3
Seven hundred copies 10
A thousand copies ~
The money in all cases to accompany
the orders
Democratic papers are respectfully re-
quested to copy tho above.
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An UNUSUAL FANNY MrsrNe The family Of
the late Chauncey Dickerman Of Hampden, mum
bering all eleven and daughters met together
in the house in which they born on Thursday
last Their ages added together amount TO Cal
years. The eldest 70, the youngest IS. !, is forty
years since they last all met oqether
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-09

PohT or Bosros.-At Boston,. during the month
Of August there were 1876 arrivals Of vossels-2t0
foreign, 556 ooastwise. During the same period
there A9S clearanoes--23l foreign, 267 coast.
xNts
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Messrs BENZ. Cowell, w. R. Danforth, and others,
Committee.
The letter written in the manuscript Of the
old General.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-11-07

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EskKTM M. ii. WALLACE, Attorney and
|N Y Counsellor at Law, Mount Pleas
Mt, Iowa 50
Feb Is, 1S4l
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CARD. -
IVA. A. STALL offers his Professional
=, services to the citizens OF Burlingt
-. aopes by strict attention to his pro-
A.. 20 merit share Of the public pat
m. his ONCE is Oh Washington street,
low S0f west Of Mair street, Burlington,
myl6-6m Il
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17
Amusemanta.

CHATHAM THEATRE.-The very effective drama
of the King of the Mist has already proved itself
great card is to be played tonight for the benefit OF
the Artist of the house. Mr. Hedge, and for the first time
the drama othe SYPHILIS Warming lin which Mr. Scott plays
lavorite character and in which several new and beau
ul scenes will be introduced Mr. Sherman the vocalist
has volunteered in song, and the Minstrels with the
great Diamond will all appear.
- THOSE TWO WHITE NEGRO CHILDREN at the
American Museum will attract great crowds OF Vi
STEERS Notwithstanding their color pure snow white
their features and pecuartes purely African They
have wooly hair thick protrudng lips fiat noses &c
and their parents of the deepest African hue black
thunder cloud While one OF them plays the violin
with admirable taste almost equal to Ole Bull the other
cuts pigeon wing" to his notes with true negro taste
The entertainments in the lecture room are Of the first or
der Dr. Valentine the drollest Of all the drol and the
most laughter provoking fellow heard is engaged
and will open a rich budget Of fun Mons and Madame
Checken are likewise engaged and appear in favorite
pantomme So also La Petite Cerito, T. q. Booth
Great Western, II. G. Sherman &C.. making great array
of talent and novelty for twenty-five cents Gen Tom
ormances at three o'clock this afternoon.
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At Chambers.


JAM l6-I the Of the notorious Alexander Hoae
conrict sentenced TO the State PronThis notorious ind
vidua was brought up a writ of habeas corpus, IN
order to obtain his liberation ba pending the dec
sion OF the Supreme Court in his upon writ Of error
Messrs Russell and Lynch appeared in behalf OF the
convict and the motion opposed behalf Of the peo
pie by the District Attorney who offered to put the
on the calendar the term Of Supreme Court
he would grant the convict q trial without the
pense and trouble Of argument before the Supreme
Court.
The counsel for the convict refused to acce, this offer
which they denied the right power OF the public prose
cutor to grant
The DisrRIcr ATTORNEY in reply, maintained that the
present motion admit the convict TO bail was not made
good faith but, the contrary it was done for the
purpose of defeating the ends Of justice by allowing the
convict to 60 at liberty, and in case new trial was
granted he could be found to be brought to trial
His Honor Judge KENT, in reply TO the notion, OBJ.
served that he would require time to make his decision
and that pending such decision he would remand Hoag
back to the prison.
The bail offered two individuals of the
the convict, and are, we believe, relatives of his
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17
Niin YORK HERALD.
Extraordinary Trials before the Courts.

Extraordinary Trials before the Courts,
Several strange mysterious and extraordinary crimi
nal trials before the Courts of this city and also
one before the Court in Newark
First, OF this city-The trial Of Leitga the murder
Of his wife an setting fire his building is now before
the Oyer and Terminer 1t presents many singular fea
lures The defence begins to-day.
second-The trial of Amelia Norman, ayoung woman
for an attempt to kill H. 3 Ballard merchant OF this
city This is extraordinary In the opening
for the defence the speech Of Mr. Carpenter discoses
of things the astounding that ever was heard
in court of justice revealing condition Of morals that
none would believe exist full report Of the proceed
ngs thus far given In this days paper It Is the most
hesrtrendng history that was read conceived
The public feeling is perfectly astounding.
The third is in Newark and is the trial of the most
mysterious murder of wife and her two small children
who were murdered and then burned almost to ashes
Full reports oil this days proceedings with engravlngs
will be found in to-morrow's Herald.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17
TWENTY.EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SSION.

Some communications were received from the
President, giving information called for by reso-
uons relative to certain financial statistics, con-
tracts, &c.
LAKE ERIE AND ONO RrvERs.--A petition was
presented by Mr.. HUNTINGTON, asking for means,
&c, to open communication between these wa
ters.
petition from 1877 citizens Of Michigan, this subject
Mr.. BUCHANAN also presented two upon the same-one
pha and another very numerously signed from Pitts
burg. ,
After few reports upon pensions, &C., the senate
went into Executive Session, where they now are.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17
Common Pleas.


JAN. l6.-Phihp Gordon John Tracy and Charlotte
1heal-This action of replevin brought against
the defendants for levy made by Tracy who is the mar
shall under the direction of the woman Theal who had
the Marine Court for 500 TO- the 9Th July. The levy
made the I'd August at the premises of Smith, No
80 Fulton street. and the property seized consisted OF We
ry beautiful twenty day French mantle clock, with
the figure Of Lady Jane Gray, valued at 5000 The
plaintiff replevined, claiming to be the rghtful owner
and that he had consigned the clock &c to Smith for sale
The charge of the usual in such The
jury will bring in sealed verdict at the opening of the
court.
Calendar for WednesdayNos. 49, 81 49, a. rs, %, 90
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Warrington
Correspondence Of the Herald)
WASHINGTON, 18th Jan. 1874.

Correspondence VI ING AcisAuj
WASHINGTON, 18th Jan. 1874
JAMES G.. BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR
Mr. Henshaw is rejectcd-done by the Senate
to-day after long debate in executive session.
Not known certainly, but believed to have been by
large vote--the Van Burenites and Wings uni
ting. It does not follow that Mr.. Porter will also
be rejected, although his case Is doubtful. II ne
will give his influence in Pennsylvania for the
Wings, probably he will be confirmed but at any
rate, his fate not likely to be long in suspense, as
il is expected his appointment Will be acted on TO-
morrow.
Mr.. Henshaw will not, of course, be re-appoint-
ed Another will be appointed to his place (Which
otherwise he might hold till the end OF this SESSION.
as soon as he can be selected.
As to Mr.. Spencer, his friends are very anxious
for HIM. and not few have given up hope i can
not tonight say what sthe better opinion !; but am
inclined to think he will go the way OF WISE e
undoubtedly been heard and acted on You will
know more tomorrow yours, &C D. d.
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cumstances would justify it. He closed with feeling
appeal to the Jury and downa round Of applause
followed and officer Bowyer arrested man in the crowd
who stamping With his feet and took him before the
bar ofthe Court.
On being questioned by the Recorder he said he did
not know he had done wrong, he never had been in
Court before On this statement he was dlsmssed, with
the admonon OF the Court who stated that they should
punish, with severity any person who should begut!
Of like contempt of Court during the trial oil this
cause.
The Court then adjourned till this morning, at eleven
O'Clock, when the evidence for defence will be commen
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17
The Next Mnyoralty.

We mentioned yesterday, among the canddatei
for the Mayoralty to be brought forward by the
American Republican party, the name of +. X.
Collins, Esq, the shipping merchant Mr.. Collins
called on US in the course of the day for the ex-
press purpose of stating that his intention never
was and never will be to accept any office from any
party whatever With that frankness and promp-
titude which characterize him. Mr.. Collins also de-
clared his firm attachment TO the American Repub-
lican party, in consequence of the gross misman.
agement and bad conduct Of both the old political
parties He stated that he would give The party his
decided support at the ensuing spring election, and
do his utmost to sustain their nominations, if they
are good and proper. He expects from the new
party, in case of success, ample fulhlment OF all
their promises, declaring that in Of their inf
deity, he will as resoutely oppose them as he
support them.
This is just what we expected from the energetic,
honest, and patriotic character of Mr.. Collins and
il may have a good effect all asprants for office
at this juncture This is certainly one of the
greatest movements Of political kind which ever
took place in New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

TIE STATEN ISLAND CAsE--REroRrERs.
have been requested to correct certain remarks
made by our reporter in ausion to Mr.. Van Hoe
venbergh, The counsel Of Waite We thought we
had done at the time Of their appearing in the
Herald. These remarks were entirely unwarrant.
ed and inserted without our sanction. We know
nothing whatever against the professional character
of Mr.. Van Hoevenbergh nor do we suppose he
would commit any act derogatory to it,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Warrington.
Correspondence Of the HERALD

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1874
1t is believed here, on good authority, that the
friends of sore gon" will carry their measures in
the House. In the Sci ate it is doubtful, but hope
full.
No action has yet been had by the Committee
of Ways and Means of the House, upon the tariff
1t is understood that Mr. Lewis, Cd. H. has made
several propositions which have been rejected. 1t
is qu9stio verata.
No important measures are IN agitation either in
the House, or by any of its Committees save such
as have already been preached.
2 O'CLOCK, p. M
IN THE HoUsE.-The different States are present.
L is said that Mr. Clingman's late speech in the
House has produced great effect, and will be a
principal cause of the reception OF the abolition
petitions-a rule that will probably be adopted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

beIUre CUmIHIss1Uher NHpeIye
JAN. l6.-Larceny at Sea.-This morning two seamen
Conrad Carr and Jacobus belonging the ship John
Farnham charged with having committed larce
board the said vessel on her last voyage from
Rotterdam to this port The accused held to bail
each in the Of $500 appear at the MarshaPs office
for examination on Thursday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

MERCANTILE LIsRARY.-At a meeting of the
members of the Mercantile Library Association,
held yesterday at Clinton Hall, for the election Of
officers for the ensuing year, the aforementioned
were chosen to fill the respective Offices -
President Charles z. Minor Vice President John A.
Clark Corresponding Secretary, George Grundy Re-
cording Secretary, Charles NJ. Wheetey Treasurer
Benjamin P. Nissan Directors, Anthony Halsey, Elias
B, Muany Roswell f.. Lockwood, John Loines, John II
Earle Henry X Bull, Cornelius L. Everitt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

YOUNG AMERICA" IN THE TWELFTH WARD
"A great meeting Of the American Republican
Party takes place in the Twelfth ward, on Thurs
day evening next, at the house of Mr.. Amos Still
Iingworih, corner Of lO9h street and Third Avenue
Great speaking and great work
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Rio DE JANEIRo, Nov. IL, lS43 :
Naval Movements-C List Of the officers Of
the Levant.
SIR:-
This ship, under the command of II. N. Page,
Esq, arrived here the llth of this month, after
passage of So days from Norfolk, having encoun-
tered head winds and Gains during the greater
part OF the passage, and will leave for the Pacific
as soon as she can procure provisions.
The following is correct list of officers attach
ed to hers
Hugh N. Page Esq, Commander.
Lieuts-Robert @. Robb, Robert Handy, Charles C.
Barton, James II. Adams.
Acting Maser-Louis McLane, jr.
Purser-Jno b. Rittenhonse SnrgeOn-W. w. Wood.
Assistant Surgeon-James Wilson Passed Midshipman-
J. D. Read Midshipmen-David Ochiltree, g. p. Wells
c. II. Wells, Vim. NJ. Gamble Edward Gordon, @. W.
Young, Alex r. Abercrombie F.. H. Scorell, Ches. Woo
ley Captains Clerk-W. v. Taylor. Boatswain--Jno.
Dunderdae. Sailmaker-Wm. Bennett Gunner-S. NJ.
Beckwith Carpenter-John Green. Pursers Clerk
J. Duvall.
PASSENGERS Hon. George H. Profit, Minister Plenipo
Tertiary; VIM. II Hacke private Secretary Survey ing
party to the interior Of South America G. Strain Pas
sed Midshipman; Edmund Christie, Engineer; j. b. Rein
hardt, Surgeon; Edward Donnelly, Naturalist John W.
W. Dysrs, Sexidermist; Emanuel Badreste Interpreter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

The GREAT TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL takes place
this evening in Washington Hall. About three
hundred of the loveliest matrons, maids and widows
in the city will be there. Oratory-songs-eleg
cblna-the best babes-and all the irresistible elo.
luence of eyes that the Lady Franklin Society can
bring into the field. Isn't that enough?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

lhy- THIS EVENING Professor Bronsons fourth Lee
ture on Elocution Music Laws Of Life Health and Beau
ty with ofhe Mankn in the Society Library,
broadway at II o'clock interpreted with REGULATIONS
among which Haynes Reply to Webster and his an.
swer and songs by Mr. Nash among which are the Sta
Banner &c For the three lectures so cents
cents for evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

oy- MAJORS The largest variety to be found in the
city, first quality warranted Perfumery brushes for the
toilet of all kinds, Shaving and Washing Soap, Prepare
tons for the toilet from the most celebrated manufactures
at exceedingly low prices. u. SAUNDERS.
The Metallic Tablet strop, invented by G. Saunders has
been extensive for the last years Certificates
its uperiority from the following scientific gentlemen,
at present in the possession of the inventor =
Professor J. Griscom DR.. Valentine Mott Gen. James
Tamadge President of the American Institute and I'M.
Mlken Cutler to the Royal Navy, 30 Strand
Mandatory, 1853 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

FROM MArAMoRAs. Henry Clay arrived
yesterday from Matamoras whence she sailed the Goth
ut Everything was tranquil at that place when the c.
lett we could not learn any fact worthy of record as
having occurred growing out Of the unsettled state Of Of
inrs In Meuco.-Nac Orleans Repu5. Jan. g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-17

o. We understand that the Hon. Jacob ". Mil
er of the United States Senate has been called home BY
the sudden death Of his father He will probably be in
this place at the beginning Of next weekNdtiona Intel
Hgcucsr 1914
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ne THERE WILL BE SOME RARE BITS FO7
epcures at Valentines stall, No. 40 Fulton market on
saturday next he will have for sale that day f.
Buffalo Heifer which has been several months attenne
fine and fine heifers the best o.:
tered this To secure choice cuts, application ma!
be made as above any time during the week.