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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-15

DANvILLE PENN. August 2, l843.
| have bought of Messrs. Butler e. Co some hundred
tons of their Anthracite Coal and sold persons for diff
ferent uses and used conside nbe Of it myself For
burning in stoves and grates do pronounce it good
Coal as ever have made of; and every person 10
whom have sold The Coal say they have never used
anything they liked better JOHN e. GRiER.
We can produce many other certificates in accord
ance with the above. J. PEfTIBONE & Co. 4
NJ B. Persons who want their Coal low, will
please send in Their orders immediately 1t will adj
vance in price, owing to the great demand for manu-
featuring purposes We can furnish at short notice
any quantity of Hickory, Oak, and PNe Wood, at a
small advance for cash.
Orders received by William Narrower, Crate and
Stove manufacturer 7.h street, and James Skirving,
Stove and Crate manufactures, 10th street, Washing
ton city. Those who find it lnconvenient to call in
person. by sending their orders through the Post office
will be punctualy attended to, or at our Office on 4th
street, near the canal, by the subscribers.
augI3 JOHN PETTlBONE Co.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-15

OFFICE SECRETARY SENATE, June /, 1914.
Messrs Pettibone & CO. furnished small quantity
Coal for the furnaces of the north portion of the Capo
and it reported to be Of good quality They ais
furnished at re ,sonabl9 price for my private
during the last winter several tons of the kind
Coal and was entirely satisfied with it. finding but ltt
dust from its use and but little else remaining than ashe
there being scarcely any cinker left. w. HICKEY.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-15

WASHING TON, June 18th, 1874.
Gentlemen Having used your Coal, can cheerfuly
it as being of superior quality for easy Ignition
md culinary purposes Respectfully,
J. PETTIBoNE Co. VIM. SklRVlNG.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

THE CHEkoKErs.-We learn from
the Van Buren,, Ark. InteiIigencer,
that the Legislative Council Of the
Cherokees adjourned on the 10th OF
January, after session Of one hundred
days, the longest term known in the
annals Of the Cherokee or any other
Indian tribe. They passed their APP
separation bills and then indicated to
the President their readiness TO adj
journ, when, in accordance with for
mer usage, he delegated Hon. George
Lowry, second Chief, 10 address them.
His speech was short-s Characteristic
Of the Indian Oraior-aAl well receiv-
ed. He expressed the warm thanks Of
the Executive for their unremitting
esertions for the welfare Of the people.
They had found the nation in trouble
from internal discord, but their wise
measures had restored tranquility. and
peace and quiet again pervaded the
land.
The actual expense Of the govern
nent Of the nation for ls43 and 1874,
up to the adjournment, was ninety-six
thousand dollars, and . public debt OF
forty We Thousand dollars. To liqui-
date this debt, the principle Chief had
appropriated the sum of one hundred
and twenty-five thousand dollars, de-
rived fton the savings of wagon hire
and property sold under an arrange
ment with Gen. Scott.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

A CONTEMPORARY OF FRANKLIN
The New Orleans Crescent City notices
the death of an excellent old lady, Mrs.
Phoebe Hunter, a member of the Soci-
ETY. of Friends, who was born eighty
four years ago, in the city of PhiIadel-
phia, and was not only contemporary
but an acquaintance ofthe great Frank
lin. For thirty years she had resided
in New Orleans, model and pattern
OF all the domestic and oil the Christian
virtues. She was the mother of Lieut..
Hunter, of the Navy, the inventor Of
submerged wheel. for naval steam
ships.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16
MRS. MADISON ON THE FLOOR OF THE
HOUSE.
Special Correspondence ofThe Tribune.

Special Correspondence ofThe Tribune.
WAsHINGroN, Wednesday, Feb. !, 1914.
DEAR Sin: We had most delight
full scene in the House to day, and oh !!
how different from the disgraceful
brawls that have disguised every de-
cent member Of it! During the deliv.
cry Of Mr.. Belser's speech, the es-
teemed and venerable Mrs. Madison,
leaning OH the arm &c Mr.. Hopkins,
was observed walking down the CEN
ter aisle Of the Hall, in front of,he
Speakers chair, followed by two la
dies in black, escorted by Mr.. Cave
Johnson, (the gentleman who has
walked Pennsylvania Avenue with a
long nine in his mouth and lady on
his army. These latter were Miss
Legare, sister Of the late lamented At
torney General, and a very beautiful
young lady named Miss Payne. They
were handed to seats placed for them
on the right Of the Speakers Chair,
on level with the Clerks seat; and
there the charming, dear old lady sat
with her two handsome young friends,
facing that, at other times, noisy body
Of Loco Focos for half an hour, listen
ing earnestly to the history Of the
formation Of the Constitution and the
part her husband took in ceding the
powers of the States, in regard to the
election Of Congressman, TO the Cen
eral Government. 1t was most
charming sight, and intensely pleasing
from its novelty. The dignified wild
ow Of the Trainer and finisher Of the
Constitution might well have been ta-
ken by stranger for the presiding Of
fcer Of the House. She looked un-
commonly well, and was in fine spir-
its; she left in company with Gov.
Gilmer-Judge Wilkins and Mr..
Holmes Of South Carolina, both young
er, handsomer and gallant men, acting
as squires to the young ladies. What
shall we see next on the floor Of Con-
gressi A strange transition this from
fist fight!
Mr.. M'KAY, Chairman of the Ways
and Means, informed me to-day that
the statement in the Courier Of Tues
day isuntrue. The Committee do not
intend to report Horizontal Tariff.
They will report Revenue Tariff,
with discriminating duties, some time
next week; and such Tariff, Mr.. NJ
Kay believes, will pass both the House
and Senate. They intend 10 reduce
the duties considerably on Wooden
Cloths, Iron, Cotton Goods, Hardware,
&c. In fact, they mean to touch eve
~ thing Iditfer with the worthy
Chairman, because ! know that such a
bill will not pass the Senate.
JuNIUs, 1r.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

FIRE AT NEw-ORLEANs.-On Sun
day, the 18th inst. FIRE broke out in
the "Orleans Cotton Press" which be-
fore il was extinguished, consumed cot
ton to the estimated amount of $500
bales, worth $4,000. The building,
considered the largest in the world,
fronts on the Mississippi, andis 6sa
feet long by sos in breadth. l. was
built at cos. Of s75S 900; and is capa-
BILE Of storing $4,000 bales Of cotton.
The damage done to the building, en-
CINE and screws is estimated at $685.
900. All insured. The Cotton Press
will not stop, as one screw remains un-
injured and can be made to serve until
the others are replaced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16
PxopEILIRs.-These vessels see

PRoPELLERs.-These vessels seem
to be working revolution in The car
rying business Of the country so silent
ly that il is scarcely noticed-but as
surely as they come into use. The
Journal of Commercs says that two
propellers have done the business al
Hartford, the past season, Of 20 sloops
and schooners. Two will also soon
ply between New York and Norwich,
and do all the business there; and soon
they will be on the Hudson. Our
wonder is that they are not there now.
In few years, 100 propellers will
Dust 1000 sailing vessels. In our opin.
ion, no invention since the application
Of steam to boats, has worked such a
change as this will work when fairly in
use. They save far more in time than
the extra cost Of engineers, fuel, &c. ;
and it is difficult to conceive any use
much longer for any sail vessel in our
coas,ing, lake, and river trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16
TO THE PUBLIC.
ROiCc Prairie Hotel.

"fiE subscriber respectfully informs the travel
Il ling public, that ne is prepared TO sceommo-
dare them in a manner calculated iogire universal
SUBTRACTION. His house is situated half way from
Lancaster te Poiosi. and fom Prairie du Chsia ,r
DSosq5-,-upou the best and shortest road be-
t~eea those poia,s.
In asking share Of patronage, he does il with
TIE determination tina, sone, shall leave his house
e"Pisassd vita fare, or prices.
JNo. y. EAYRES.
so>s PHi'a, JOY 3sss, lesa So-f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

PUBLIC LANDs.-It appears by off,
cial documents that the sales ofpublic
lands for the late calendar year amoun-
ted TO l,639,674 acres, yielding more
than two millions Of dollars TO the
Treasury and exceeding the sales Of
the preceding year by more than six
hundred thousand dollars. All of this
land, excepting about 1000 acres, was
sold at the minimum price of Sl,25 per
acre. During the same period one
hundred thousand land patents were
issued and transmitted. Most Of the
land sold last year was 10 the States of
Missouri, Alabama and Illinois.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

MAssAcuUsETTs-The election Of
Monday week, in the third District,
resulted in the choice Of Amos Abbott,
the Wing candidate for Representative
to Congress. The Massachusetts, del
ega,ion in Congress will now be CON-
plete. We perceive that proposition
is before the Legislature that after one
unsuccessful trial, elections shall be de-
.ermined by a plurality instead Of a
majority Of all the votes as now requir-
ed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16
FLORIDA.

For the executive and judiciary and
the secretary Sl3,s5o, there being
five Judges in tina. territory, and the
secretary receiving salary Of 81, 500;
pay, sc. Of members aud officers, print
ing. and miscellaneous expenses Of the
legislature. S29,6l4. Total amount
estimated for Florida, S43 AGA.
Total amount for the government OF
the three territories, SlO4,34
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16
S29,975
Total,
IOWA.

The estimates for Iowa are the same
as for Wisconsin, excepting that there
are S923 more estimated for the ex-
penses Of the legislature of the former.
The total amount estimated for Iowa
S3O,9OS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

Massachusetts has, at this time, more
people 70 the square mile Of her Terri
tory than any State 10 the Union, or
upon this continent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

Prince Louis Napoleon is at present,
it is stated in Paris paper, engaged
in wriiinga vOluminous work on the
condition Of the lsboring classes in the
various countries OF Europe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16

The Hon. Henry Clay returned TO
New Orleans, from Nstchez, on the
5ih inst ,in the hnes he,lth and spir.
ito.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-16
Estimates ofthe Secretary Of the
Treasury for the Territories, for
the fiscal gear ending 3oM June,
lS45:
WISCONSIN.

For Governor, 81, 500; three Judg-
es, at 81, 800 each, $4,000; Secretary,
81, 200; contingen. expenses for the
Executive, $3.50; making $4,000
Compensation and mileage Of
legislature, &c, 625; pay of Of
fcers, sc. for legislature and
executive 2,7Oo; printing for
legislature & executive, S.
900; stationary, fuel, postage
&c. 81, 500; for chaplains, Be-
900; additions to library Sc.
$500, making 20,525
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22
For The ddrertiseT,

Mr.. EpIToR.-I was not n little gratiied on
perusing your paper Of the 9Th inst, to find a
suggestion for public meeting Of the citizens
of this District upon the subject Of The Annex.
alton of Texas, as was fearful there would be
no move on the part ofour citizens until all the
other parts of the State had acted, as we are
generally backward in expressing our opinions
upon great questions, whether from lack of
knowledge, or disposition TO remain quiet in
affairs which concerns, more especially, the
General Government, am at loss 10 discov-
er. The present state of affairs, think, de-
mands the attention of all our citizens, as we
are on the eve Of an election, which, must
either place our country in an elevated station,
or sink it below what it has been for the last
four years, which in all conscience, but for the
independent course pursued by the present
executive, would have been far below medic.
Gritty. We have now before us two candidates
for the Presidential chair, who are the avowed
enemies of the South. one of which has alrea.
dy been nominated, and declared to be the
leader of the Wing partyi the other, no doubt
will be, at the meeting Of the Democratic Con
vention, this month, in Baltimore, declared the
nominee Of that party. Now, Mr.. Editor, un-
der such circumstances, in what manner ought
we to act; we who have always been foremost
Ill the Democratic ranks, who have stood side
by side with the Northern Democrats in all
their heavy contests, where they did not ay
their own original principles; shall we stand
still and look on, whilst they break up our in
st:tutions, and make us subservient to their
political views7 for one, say no! Letus rather
gather around our beloved Palmetto, talk over
our grievances-consult among ourselves
pass resolutions how to act-select suitable,
sterling, tried citizens, US our candidates for
seats in the next Legislature, to do our votiag
for President, as we have no right TO vote for
ourselves-pass censure upon all opposed to
the Annexation of Texas, and, in fact, Mr..
Editor, express ourselves, relative to all the
great questions that now agitate our once hap
py Union; and hope upon counting ofnoses,
now that we have lost the chance getuog our
iavorite CALHouE, that Old Edgefeid will be
found to contain one hundred to one, in favor
of the State giving her support to the Hon.,
JOHN TYLER, as the most suitable person spo'
ken Of for the Office Of President of the United
States for the next four years. Ihope the can
didates for the Legislature will make them
selves known at the meeting, as it depends up
on circumstances, whether consent to stand
noIl or not this season. Now that a chance has
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

offered, I presume Old Edgefeld @iIl turn odt
to man, 10 let the NorthernlD Democrats know
that there is still large quantity ofthe "Rat-s
tlesnake" breed still in existence, who will not
be trod ON. Come all-come. Democrats,
come Whigs-all will be wanted 10 express
their views. will vouch that neither Henry
Clay nor Martin Van Buren, will be on the
ground, so office holders or Office seekers need
not be afraid to come and speak their senti.
men,s freely, AndS Sfearful that some Of you
may stay at home, thinking that it may be
gathering without any one 10 address them, /
will guarantee FIRST rate address from
PINEY WOODS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

man,so fond of watching others, had now
found time for a little relaxation. He
though. the gentleman needed it. (Great
laughter.)
Finally, all further proceedings in the
call were suspended.
The House then rejected the proposed
amendment of Dir. Hamlin to The election
bill.
The bill was then passed by vote Of
l4l to "a, and sent to the Senate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

Virginia Eleetions.-The complete returns
give majority Of 10 in the Senate in favor of
the Democrats, and in the House ~ in favor
of the Wings, giving them, upon joint ballot,
majority off. Several fthe returns against
the Democrats are thought to be incorrect, and
one ofthe Wing members is said to be pledged
O vote for Democratic United States Senator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

Societies to accept Of his valuable services, as
there is no. the least doubt but that through his
instrumentality many valuable citizens might
be enlisted into the Cold Water army.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

Temperance Contention. call Of the
Chairman Of the State Temperance Society,"
for a meeting ofthe State Temperance Conyen.
ton, to take place in this village, 31st day OF
july next, will be found in ourcolumnsto day.
We feel satisfied that the friends of the cause,
in this section of country, whom, we are proud
to say are very numerous, win be. happy to to
NEE, their fellow.laborers in this glorious work.
MIR. Culpeper, who is at present delivering ,IN
Lectures ON the subject of Temperance, has
expressed willingness to spend few days
in this district, previous to the meeting OF the
Convention, we would therefore advise our
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

p According to promise, we have this day
published, on our first page. the reply OF the
editor of the Hamburg Journal to our cores
pondent I" Carolina" We are always willing
to show "fair play" to all parties, and hope
that the editor of the Journal, moved by the
good feelings ofjustice to all, will not refuse to
nublisb the remarks Of" Carolina"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

T The weather for the last week has been
very warm, without any rain; we have had
occasional signs, but have always been disap-
pointed by the wind-the crops and gardens
in this vicinity are nearly ",sed up" Vegeta-
ton in particular. looks as if it could not stand
much longer without at least small shower.
At the moment OF closing our form there was
slight sprinkle. but the wind blew too strong
for it to last long enough to do any service.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

Perseverance, hasbeen received and
shall appear in our next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-22

morals from MerchanlS, asking the SuS.
pension Of certain reciprocilylreaties with
Germany, Sweden, &c. reported reso-
luton empowering the President to take
the proper measures for removing the
prievauees complained of.
A Joint Resolution was passed, author
iziug the employment Of clerks to collect
and arrange statistical information relative
to the Manufacturing and Agricultural in-
teres,s of the country.
A resolution was also adopted, granting
$50 TO Mr.. Weri, the officer who was shot
by Moore, during the rencounler between
Messrs. White and Rathburn. The un.
fortunate officer.is in a dangerous state,
the ball being lodged firmly in the bone.
Mr.. Campbell made another effort 10
take up the bill to extend the charters Of
the District Banks, but without success.
After the reception Of some executive
communications, in answer to resolutions,
the House took up the bill Of Mr.. Duncan,
providing for the casing Of votes for Pre-
sident on the same day throughout the
Union.
Mr.. Hamlin moved to amend by pro-
viding that the bill shall not go into ope-
ration until after The coming election.
Alter some debate, the quertion on the
amendment was put, but no quorum voted
A call of The House was then ordered, and
many Of the absentees taken into custody.
Among the ahsentees was Mr.. C. John.
son, who some time ago, took Mr.. Holmes
to task for absence when the 6rst attempt
was made to take up the tariff bill.
Mr.. Holmes, in humorous manner,
expressed his satisfaction that the geutIe-
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-02
From the Miiledgerillt Federal Union
JAMES h. POLK.

The history Of Republics is full Of examples of the
inexperienced elevation Of men, from the humbles,
10 the highest walks Of life but the United States
has never heretofore produced such an example as
now, in the election Of jams n. Polk to the presi
dency. In May last, he was private citizen lool
ing forward, as far as we know, to no office in the
gift OF the people-on the fourth Of March next ne
will be qualified as the Chief Magistrate Of a orea,
people Like Cincnnatus, he was taken from hi, pri.
,ste affairs, without any solicitation on his part and
like the celebrated Roman, heralds hi, acceptance ri
power, with the expressed determination 10 weld !,
up forever, as soon as his duty is performed No
man in the United States has ever risen to prea,nes.
with equal modesty and predict that he m show
IN his official transactions, business powers as graft
Tying TO his friends, it will be astonishing 10 hi.
enemies
We had hoped, that the result Of the election b,d
taught the Wing press little mode.ty. and induced
them TO treat with respect the chosen organ .,
the people. We have been disappointed The,
to forget that they are defeated and 20 on with
their expressions OF contempt They seem 10 forvet
that the history Of the campaign is vet to be written
and that their candidate will find II difficult IN lool
up, while his own conduct is in the rehearsal Dare
they look the contrast Of the conduct of The I've
oanddatesl
No man ever presented himself as candidate bo.
fore the people, with more arrogance than Mr.. Clay
He seemed to regard II ms treachery in any one 10
vote against him. Who that has heard his speeches
has not been Disguised with his swelling pride, All
ways the hero Of his story he seemed To forge,
that men had opinions Of their own. In GeorSia
his imprudence was remarked by ALL He seemed
not to know that his partisans we're nulli6er. wbo
had almost committed treason, TO get rid of the IA
riff Even here, he uttered tht most extravarant Of
all his heresies, in saying that coffee would be made
lower to the consumerby tar ohoo cent, on The pound,
tie evidently thought himself elected or IN the wav
in which defeat was impossible, He therefore in.
duged in the sefpraiso and slkstiveness of the ace
and gave the people the best reasons for selecting
other. Butt was not long before his mind began to
waver. His Texas letters show the timidity Of 40.
and the yacillation Of a politician driven into a
course, which he did not approve. Eagerness for
Office is their Characteristic il weakness and inb..
ciliiy do not surpass even that
How different was the conduct Of James X POLY
Suddenly and unexpectedly called on to face Inc
known hostility OF the Wing party, he take. h.
corr,s without hesitation. His opinions on imcor.
sant topics, are demanded and given o. promptly a.