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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30
DEATH OF COMMODORE KENNEDY.

We regret to learn, BY slip from the Norfolk
Beacon, that Commodore Edmund Pend eton kenne-
dy Of the United States Navy died at that place on
Thursday afternoon, at half past o'clock, OF apo
plexy, with which he was attacked while on board
the United States ship Pennsylyan on Monday
Com. h. was, at the Time Of his demiss, in command
Of the ship-oftheDe the ennsyvania, the dag ship
Of the Squadron aioat on that station lie has left
a wife and six children TO the loss OF an al
fectionste husband and father while the country has
sustained loss OF a veteran aud gallant officer. His
funeral is 10 take place this afternoon at four
from The Presby terian church, in Norfolk.
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LIGHTNING AT Seat is not very frequent &C.
currence for vessel to be struck by lightning yet
the schooner Rowena, Captain Young, Of Province
town, at tn port from Fredericksburg, was struck
on Wednesday night last, off Block Island, for the
third time within few years, twice on the main
mast and once on the foremost. On neither occa-
sion, however any injury done, except SILVER
ing the masts Boston Daily .1dr.
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SUICIDE FROM SHAME. A young man named Mel
larceny hung himself with his handkerchief on Mon
day. He was confident he could prove his nno-
cence il few days time were allowed him They
would not allow it, and no killed himself. He was
young handsome, resPec able and had only few
days before property lett him worth 5000.
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CONGRESS-FRlDAY.

In the Senate, after our paper went to press
the bill to reduce the rates of postage, and t(
limit The use of the ranking privilege, and fol
the prevention. of frauds on the Post Office De
was had upon it. The Senate then went into
Executive session, but made no combinations
After which the Senate adjourned until Mon
day.
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THIRD DISTRICT
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Al large and enthusiastic meeting of the Demo
cratic citizens of the Third Congressional District,
favorable to JOHN TYLER, of Virginia, as the
PEOPLES Candidate for the Presidential Chair in
1874, assembled pursuant published cali, at the
house of Samuel Shust,r, cornerOf Logan and
Spribg Gard, streets, last evening 9th inst, for
the purpose organizing DEMOCRATIC TYLER
ASSOCIATION Of the Third District of Pennsyl-
vania.
The meeting being call, to order by appointing T..
LEwELLEs The chair IN went into an election for
officers for the ensuing year, wien the following
gentlemen were duly elected officers of the Associa-
ton:
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ARRIVAL OF MIR. CALHOUN.

The Hon. JonN G.. CALHOUN, Secretary OF
State, arrived in Washington yesterday, after
our paper had been issued.
From the unequvocal indications in every
quarter, MIR. Calhoun's acceptance of the office
rendered him by President TYLER, meets with
the hearty appreciation of the whole country,
without distinction of party.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30

M ISIS MORLEY has just received desirable as
IVl sortment of Spring Millinery, embracing great
variety, among which may be found
Florence Braid Devon Braid
Bldseye do Gimp do
Shell do Ciicassian do
Wave do Straw Bonnets
Also, Amazon, lain and Lace Nespolitan, Ribands,
Flowers, &c.
Straw Bonnets of every description bleached ind
alte red in superior style
march 29-3t.
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NATIONAL INsTITUrE.--The literary and scientific
convention under the auspices of the National lnsi
iute, will be held at Washington city next week
The opening address will be delivered by the Hon
Robert j. Walker. The most perfect arrangements
have been made to render the Convention one OF
great interest.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30

SIMMONS ON COURTS MARTIAL, new
~ and enlarged edition, London, lst3, vol
Also, Grffth's Notes Military Law, Proceed
ings OF Courts Martial, &c, &c, Sc, by Captain r.
A Grfi'hs, Royal Auillery I vol, Lonlon, 1871
Military Law Authorities, by Major Hough Ash
Regiment.
observations on the Practice and Form. Of Courts
Martial, Courts Of Enquiry, &c. &C., by Field Of
hcer. volume London, 1912
Cases and References of Courts Martial, by Major
Charles james, Royal Artillery, volume.
Desfons on Naval Courts Marisl, I ,oume Lon
don Imported direct from London by +. rAY-
LOR and this day oyepcd.
For sale, also lew Copies of the Practice Of
Courts Martial, by the late Msjor General Mscomb,
| vol. march
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30

Mr. Webster "never conferred" with Mr.. Upshur
concerning annexation--never said word to him,
or heard him say woId, upon that subject, from
the day when Mr. Upshur became Secretary OF
State to that of his lamentablc death-.E Y Com.
advertiser.
Stick pin there. 1t will not be long, per
haps, before some person or persons will speak
for Mr. Upshur. We know that Mr.. u. was
induced to believe that Mr.. w. would not OPP
pose annexation.
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MIR. DARRA

We find The following in relation 10 this gen
tleman in The "Daily Morning Post" of Pits
burgh Pa.
The Madisonian claims the election Of Mr. Oar
ragh a triumph for the administration Of Mr. Ty-
Ter over Claylsm. We have not regarded 1t as such
heretofore but perhaps the Madsonian has better
means of Judging than ourselves. 1t is certain MIR.
d. S previous has not been such would re-
commend him to the proscriptiye and INSCRIPTIONS
leaders OF the federal party. His spirited defence Of
Mr.. Irwin for his democratic votes, gave great Of
fence to the wings and he has said done nothing
since then that would Indicate that he had changed
his opinions.
He held the Office of District Attorney under Mr..
Tyler, and has always been regarded friend of
the administration, and now that he is placed in a
position where his friendship be of some to
the President, IT is hoped by many Of his fellow cti
zens that he will pursue the independent and manly
course OF his predecessor and like him support all
the measures of the administration that are for the
public good, without stopping to consider whether
they are such as will please the corrupt leaders of
whiggery or not
President Tyler has a stronger claim on the peo-
pie OF this district for gratitude than almost any
other quarter of the country. He has evnced pro-
per estimate Of the skill and industry Of manu-
iactureis and mechanics and has bestowed public
patronage on them with liberalty unparalleled by
any former administration. Our distinguished cti-
zens have been The recipients of unbounded atten-
ton, and have received more than their share Of
Executive favors Cabinet appointments foreign
MISSIONS and other posts Of distinction, have been
sbowered upon them with liberality uneXamped.
In fact, Pittsburgh appears to be pet of the Admin
stration, and it seems that all occasions where a
favor 10 be bestowed she is thought of before any
other place. The administration has not been dis
appointed IN any OF its acts of berality towards
city. The work entrusted to our mechanics has
been performed in a that has made their
skill the admiration of the country, and the talents
OF our public men, who have received the confidence
o. the President have done honor to his administra-
ton
We do not believe that Mr.. Darragh is the man to
forget such kindness and liberahty the President
has evinced towards the people of the district which
he now represents and that, Notwithstanding the in
gratitude of the Clay leaders, he will pursue libe
raj and generous course towards the administration
We doubt not ourselves that Mr.. Darragh
will assume an independent and manly position
unletter.d by The miserable party machinery Of
the day. He comes from district whose Re
personalities in Congress, for the last three
years, amidst all the denunciation of party, have
dared TO speak and 10 act for themselves, and
we believe that he will not be the tool of any
man or set of men.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30

The following article, from the Dayton %. }
Mlamian, IS IN the true spirit. Whether the
workers Of the party machinery determine TO
run Mr.. Van Buren,, or any other man who did
not veto Mr.. Clays Bank bills in lS4l, justice
must be done TO the man who did. In short,
the nomination Of any other man than the au-
thor OF the vetoes, will not be justice to John
Tyler" Justice his friends will have, cat all
hazards" TO use the emphatic expression Of
General Cass
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30

GENERAL BERTRAsD.-A commission has been APP
pointed in France to inquire into the propriety Of de-
posting the remains Of General Bertrand side by
side with those of Napoleon, in the Dome ds Inpaii
n
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30

nR. WAKEFIELD has removed from George.
- town, ID. G. TO street, the second house west
of the Medical College, Washington, where he ten
ders his professional services to the inhabitants and
those of the vicinity. His Office is in the basement
march 30-2awlm
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SHORTHAND WRITING

RRADLEY'S System of Stenography--1 small
- volume London, lS43 with engraved lessons
and Xercises.
A Practical System Of Short hand Writing, by
5. S. Woodhouse, the basis of Taylor's Universal
Stenography-l volume London l642, with en-
cravings.
Stenography, an Easy and Practical System Of
acquiring Shorthand, without the assistance of
MASTER by T.. Hinton, Of Trinity Hall, Cam
bridge, vol. London.
Just imported from London, by
nFA few copies only +. TAYLOR
On hand, Gould's Art Of Short hand Writing one
small volume and Bigeiows Sclf-taught S,enogrsph-
er, small volume, with engraved plates and exam
Pies-price 20 cents. march ~
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xSNo MI.LERIsM.-Benj +. Bartsis will preach
at the'City Marsh Market, at three O'Clock on Sun
day afternoon. march 80
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'orted from London, by

lNTROITS--Or, .4nie- Communion Psains-for the
Sundays and Holy Days Throughout the year,
volume-lS44 Just published and for sale BY
feb6 F. TAYLOR
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE
Rev Mr.. TINsLEY will preach in The Hall Of Rep
Tcsebtatives on Sunday, at the usual hour.
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CONTENTs.

CONIENTF.
Field Equipment Of the Eng neer DEPARTMENT with
the Army Of The Isdus. By Lieut. Durand. ROYAL
Engineer
The Defensive Works in Jellalsbsd. By Major
General Sir Ropert Sale
Acre, and the Coast Oef,nces Of syria. By Lieut..
Alderson, Royal Engineers
Experiments in Blowing in GATES made At a uebec
July, 1910. BY Lieut. Colope Old6rLl Command
ING Royal EoRineers In the C,nsJas
Ho'nsiruclion oftbe Admiralty Sea w all At Ports
mouth by Leut. Beaison, Royal Engineers
INC Strength Of Cast Iron Beams Girdsrs and
Column and The principles Of their calculation The
Hydraulic Press for proving Girders, &c. BY Whnm
The SasmDs and Machinery for missing Timber
IN Chatham Dock Yard
On combining Mechanical Ventilation with warn
ing by st,sm heat as adapted To public buIdlnps
The Patent American Steam P,l,-dr,ing ma.
chine.
The removal by ba,tnp # the Dov,r Chn. IN
January, 1913, by Lieut. Hutchinson, Royal Engi-
ncers.
Experiments made with Shot Furnace, at
Malta.
lion Roofs erected within the last few year, by
Capt. Dcnnison, Royal Engineers
VI the use ofFascines in frminq Foundations for
Buidings, 10y Col. Lewis, Royal Engineer,
Experiments in Her M,je-ty'- Dock Yard 81
Woolwch, for ascertaining the resistance Of Bn,k-
WORK under various conditions md much ther ,au-
able matter all ilIuprs,ed With very numerous en-
cravings.
Imported by y, Taylor, from whom the preston,
Vo'omes Of The series msy he procured. mar
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wAsnINGTON CITY.

In THOSE ra,sGs WINCH ARE
81 Usirr--n sos-KssEsriALs' LhA"'' AMI :"
THING oHAMrr.-Ausnsft"'
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PROFESSIONAL PAPERS OF THE ROY
Il AL ENGiNEERS-volum Gin quario form;
with very numerous engrsyngs, IS just issued IN Lon
don, and this day received, FOR sale by
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Mr. TiBBATTS presented the petition Of Jos. oh
Paxton, Of Missouri, praying remuneration for =
horse, arms, SC, lost by him during the lat. war
while m he service OF the United States which was
referred TO the Committee on Claims,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-30

We find the following in relation TO this gen
tleman in The "Daily Morning Post" of Pitts
burgh, Pa.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

FoRcE OF OrNIoN.-It would seem that even
the autocrat of Russia is made to feel the influ.
ence of public opinion; for the indignation ex-
cited by his ukase agains, the Jews of Lithuania,
has become so general that he has been induced
to modify its conditions. The notifications
which he has made are these 1st that the
Jews possessing stone houses may remain four
years, instead OF two; I'd, that those holding
wooden houses may remain three years, instead
OF one; Sd, that all the Jews may receive wood
from the government, for the construction of
houses in their new domicil 4th, that they will
De exempted from taxes, &C., for five years and
9th, that other notifications will soon be made
In favor Of the more wealthy traders, &c.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01
THE MENAGERIE.

We beg leave to call the attention Of the
Clay Executive Committee" to the following
advertisement. II presents the opportunity Of
procuring another delegate to the Wing National
Convention at Baltimore.
"For sale, grizzly or Rocky Mountain Bear,
at the Blackhorse tavern, Market street, between
Eleventh and Twelfth, Philadelphia"
Globe Of Friday the Goth ulL
lfrare beasts are to constitute any of the para
phernalia Of the Baltimore Convention, we sug-
gest TO the "Clay Executive Committee" the
purchase Of the two thoroughbred hyenas now in
the city-Blair and Kendall. They need no re-
commentator from us as to genuineness of the
breed; the public have had sufficient proof Of
that TO pronounce them unequalled in ferocity
md brutality. As to the probability Of their being
bought, we presume there will be but little diff.
Guilty about that; they have been purchased
once, and are no. doubt still :" in the Market"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01
/" SOMETHING RICH!m

An extract from a speech of THOMAS H. BENTON,
delivered in tho Senate on the Independent Treasury
Bill, the l4th March, 1885, and ut that time devoutly
believed in, by every Loco in the land. 8
"This is the question: and | hold the mega
tive Of it; for Of all governments under the sun,
restoratons are admitted to be the most abomi-
nable! They are the worst governments ever
known. Vengeance and persecution are their
ruling passions, and indemni6cation for lost time,
their main occupation. II has been SO in all
ges, and in all countries, and will be so forever
Ancients and modernism Asia, Africa, Europe,
md America, the same passions govern the re-
stored party, modified only by the different de-
yrees of civilization which prevail. Viii the
Romans, it was prescription and exile--the
aqua4 ct ignis interdicto In Asia and Africa
The restored chief gluts his savage vengeance in
acts of brute violence upon his helpless enemies
n Europe, more courtly methods accomplish the
degradation, and, if need be. the destruction Of
he defeated party. In England, the restora ion OF
the Stuarts was the gnal for infesting the coun
Try with delators, informers, and spies; for fab
ricating lneal-tub and rye-house plots, for send
ing the Sydneys and Russells to judicial slaugh-
ter; for filling the prison with patriots, the Par
lament with bills Of attainder, and the Kings
palace with DULLES and assassins. In France,
the restoration Of the old Bourbons brought with
It executions, exiles, prosecutions, Infringement
of chartered liberties, and war on every liberal
idea. Here, in our own America, we have con-
stitutional guarantees for the protection Of per-
sonal rights but of what avail against the pas
sions and power Of party, let the fate OF Presi-
dent Jackson, adjudged unheard by his enemies
on this foor-convicted Of an Improbable Of
fence without the form of trial-et his fate tell
Yes, sir; restorations, of all governments, are
the most odious and ntolerable. No country
has been able, in modern times, to endure one Of
them. The English chased off the Stuarts; the
French chased away the old Bourbons," &c.
This is the question-Sball Van Buren, be restored
TO power? and THOMAS II. BENTON " holds the mega
tive"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The MAMMOTH OK OF HARpy.-Ths immense
lump of GEOLOGY" is vending it's way to the
Monumental city, where it is to be exhibited to
the countless thousands who are to be at the
Unions Convention in May. He passed through
Martnsburg few day ago, and is said to have
created quite sensation among the natives.
That same Old White Coon, of which we spoke
some time since. has, we are sorry to say, been
stolen or murdered by an enemy in Hardy coun-
ty. He disappeared lately and has not been since
heard Of but we have little doubt Of his recuper-
alton ere long, and much to the horror Of the ocos.
Winche,ter Republican.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

METHODIST PROTESTANT CoNFERENcE.-The
Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church has just closed its session at
Philadelphia. The following are the appoint
ments made for the several stations:
East Baltimore, John G. Wilson. West Bal
timore, Josiah Warden, s. X. Jennings, sup. ass,
Ninth ST., Washington city, one to be supplied.
First M P. Church, Washington, j. ]. Murray
Georgetown, D. K. Reese Alexandra, Wash
ington Robey. Ebenezer, Joshua w. Rutledge,
John Madison, sup. ass. Brickmakers', to be
supplied. Brickmakers Union, Isaac Webster
Cumberland, Peter L. Wilson Harper's Ferry,
William w. Ball. First M. P. Church, South
wark, one to be supplied. Wilmington, S. X.
Cox. a
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

DEsrRucrvE Fiax.- We learn from the Bal.
titnors Patriot that destructive ERE occurred IN
that city on Saturday morning. Il commsrced
10 frame building owned by Mr.. Archibald
Sterling. situate on the west side Of Centre
Market Space, a few doors from Baltimore street,
and occupied by Mr.. Hugh Bell, as shoe store,
and Mr. John Oveare as hat and cap establish
ment, So rapid was the progress of the flames,
that they soon communicated to the adjoining
property on each side. There was an insurance
in the Merchants office, on Mr.. Bells stock, to
the amount Of $4,000, and also on the goods of
Mr.. Oveare to the extent OF $500. The house
was insured in the Baltimore Firemen's Office
for $500. The goods and building entirely de-
stroyed, but we are unable to ascertain the actu-
al loss.
The next building, adjoining on the north, was
owned by Mr.. John R. Wright, auctioneer. and
the upper part and back building occupied by
him as dwelling. and the store room below by
Mr.. Thomas Wilson as dry goods store. The
back building and upper two stories Of this prop
erty were wholly destroyed, with the entire
household furniture Of Mr.. Wright. House in
sured in the Equitable for $780, and furniture
in the Franklin for 81 900. Loss on the latter
much greater than the policy Of insurance.
The building adjoining on the south, occupied
as dry goods store by Mr.. Samuel W. Merry
men, and Mr.. Simeon Franck was also. with
its contents, destroyed. Mr.. Franck occupied
the upper stories as dwelling and was insured
$1,000 on his stock aud furniture in the Fire
mems Office. The stock in the other store, we
learn, was insured to its full extent in the Frank
lin Office.
The next house adjoining was owned by Mr..
Myers, and occupied by Messrs. Weitzei &
Brother, as dry goods store Stock insured in
the Firemen's to the amount of $4,OOO-goods
pretty much removed. House insured in the
Equitable. for $4,000.
The adjoining house was occupied by S. A.
PIERCE, as hat store and dwelling. Insured in
The Equitable-damage very slight.
The 6remen were prompt in attendance, and
by their interchangeable exertions, prevented what
might have proved still more destructive ca
lamity.
The entire amount of the loss we have no
means Of ascertaining-t will not probably ex-
coed $1o,OOo-and, with the exception of Mr..
Wright, all are fully insured.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

LIGHTNING At SEA.--It is not very frequent
occurrence for vessel to be struck with light
ming, yet the schooner Rowena, Captain Young,
of Provincetown, at this port from Fredericks-
burg, was struck on Wednesday night last, off
Block Island, for the third time within the last
few years, twice on the mainmast and once on
the foremost. On neither occasion, however,
was any injury done, except shivering the mast.
Boston DAILY Advertiser.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

Amsrics, including Mexico California. and the
West India Islands, to the United States, as
rightfuily belonging 10 them. We must con-
less, the Mormon prophet has more magnificent
IDEAS upon the subject Of annexation than the
editor Of the Spectator or ourselves; but as we
admire every thing magnificent and grand, we
shall GO with him rather than with those who
are content to obtain Oregon and Texas only.
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!" He that in this world would rise,
Must take the papers and ADVERTISE"

KS ss 'oAo siiO P~P0so euu ADV3A IH1.
Masquerade balls are now the rage 10 New
York, and are given twice week, although the
law expressly forbids such ADJUSTMENTS.
A traveller, writing from Italy, save that the
Roman Forum is now a COW market, and the pa
lace Of the Caesars ropewalk.
Mrs. Barger, of Petersvlle, MARYLAND, about
eighteen months ago was safely delivered Of three
fine children, and the same lady last month pre-
scented her husband with four healthy children at
birth. Seven children in eighteen months.
A machine has been invented in France to
make shoes. by which fifty pair can be made in
one day. 1t is said there are twenty millions Of
people in France without shoes, not being able to
obtain any.
Scotch paper states that during storm in
Shetland lately fisherman had his watch melted
by lightning in his pocket, without injury to him.
self or clothes