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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10
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HE E sat0nsd section Of the as, Of Congress Of

'1NHE snbjoined section Of the act of Congress Of
L 1925 is published for the information Of those
entitled to the franking privilege:
SECTION %. And be it further enacted, That If
any person shall frank any letter letters other
than those written by himself or by his order on the
business Of his Office, he SHALL conviction thereof
pay fine OF ten dollars; and IL shall be the special d
y Postnaster to posecute for said offences Provided
that the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary Of
war, Secretary of State, Secretary Of the Navy,
and Postmaster General, may frank letters Of
packets on official business, prepared in any Other
public Office in the absence Of the principal thereof
And II any person, having the right to receive Ms
letters free OF postage, shall receive, enclosed to
him. any letter or packet addressed to person not
having lha r,gn u shalt be MS duty to return the same
TO the Post Office, marking thereon the place from
whence came, that may be charged with postage
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

REriNEMENT. when the innermost gar
ment Of lady was called smock; and for centuries
after Shakespeare, the word suggested no indicate
IDEAS to those who looked unmoved at the naked
figures Of Titan. The world became more and more
refined smock was inserted in the Index Expurga-
torous land the word shift took ITS place. What could
possibly be more pure and unsuggestive-a shift a
change-that is all. a change of linen In time it
was found that even this simple and difusive gene
ray became offensive. Purity ITSELF however, could
suggest nothing inofensive than a change
Of linen, a shift. Basbfuness (Which is not always
modesy) was inexorable and in despair we resorted
to France the word chemiw was adopted, and now
see written up in the shops still further refinement
" chemises dhomme"--can we go furtber' A chart
table lady, visiting chiIds school, asked young
sempstrcss if the work she employed on was
chemise The girl replied, no, my lady, this is he
mise that there girl makes the she Enthusiastically
Illuminated Magazine,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10
Twenty-Eighth Congress.
FIRST SESSION..
SENATE.


After the reference of numerous petitions on yari
Gus subjects, reports were called from Committees
MIR. EVANS from the Finance Committee, t.
which had been referred the Tariff bill of Mr.. Nc
Dufie, reported resolution, asking TO be discharged
from further consideration Of the same. II was made
the special order of Thursday next.
A number Of private and local bills were reported
The resolution of Mr.. SEMPLE, requesting the
President OF the United States to give notice to the
British Government, that it is the desire Of this Go
yernment, to annu the provisions of the third art
Gle of the treaty Of October 1918, was taken up and
after debate, adopted
The resolution of MIR. ALLEN, calling for infor-
nation as to whether certain Indians within Ioul
borders do not receive aDnuities from the British
Government, also adopted.
After the disposal of some other business, the Sen.
ate spent short time in Executive session. and then
ad journed.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10
NEW JUVENILE BOOKS, just opened by
W 4 L ~ n


The Boys and Girls Annual for 1914, volume
small quarto, with numerous engravings, and pro-
fusion Of reading matter from the pens of the best
writers.
Robin Hood and his Merry Forrcsters, volume
small quarto, with beautiful coIoreJ engravings
The Youths Keepsake; the Evergreen. Peter
Parley's Tales of Adventure
The Childs Scrap Book-a Christmas and New
Year gf."
Pslleys Book of Poetry the Juvenile Natural ST,
or Walks in the Country.
Paul Preston's Gymnastics, or Sports FOR Youth,
Fally Tales and Popular Stories from the Germn.
Hohinds Farewell Tales, and large collection Of
several hundred vor,ees Of the oder works emhrsc-
ing all the authors generally esteemed the bestior
youth
A small supply Of French Juvenile Boot just in
ported direct from Paris by the advertiser, got UP
and embellished in very superior style
Coored Toy Books in great variety, Souvenir,
Pocket Bibes, Albums, Portfolios, Drawing 3orks,
&c, &c for sale at the lowest New York and Pb'ls-b
dephia prices n every case. desN
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

DRtT FAMILY GATHERING We learn that Com
p'ou1ie "co'ge De Nay passed through Chester a
lew days ago, to spend the HOLIDAYS with his relatives
near vernon, ~ j. We learn further that there is
shortly to be great gathering of the ancient and nu
merous family of the De Rays, many of whom have
been separated and dispersed through different paris
OF ine country ior many years. In this vicinity, -
says our informant, they number several thousands
and IN New Jersey large number are also settled
ihey are chiefly farmers, and are highly respected
and esteemed by their fellow citizensn We are
pleased to see and chronicle these gatherings Thc,
serve 10 revive old associations and to keep alive the
old SCHOOL manners, customs and doctrines
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10
"AUDI ALTERAM PARTEM.n

r IFE AND SPEECHES OF HENRY clay
~ Malory's edition in volumes, just published
Life and Political Opinions Of Martin Van Bure&
by Professor Holland, vol.
John Tyler--his History, Character aud Position,
with Portrait lately published, New York, l843.
Speeches Of John G. CALHOUN, volume octave,
New York, 1843.
Life of John g. Calhoun, presenting Condensed
History OF Political Events from l6lk to l843> ss1
Speeches and Forensic ArgumsRet ~ Daniel Web Fl
ster, in volumes, the third volume Just issued
.,n rrs nee. is King Court and Gox
legislative .s ana Documentary History y ~ Rank
/ Story Commentaries on the Cpnstituatsn ss4 gs$s
Writings Of Chief Jostice A1arshaIl GA shs
1 sss 4 g. His'er, q sssi isps
History p Congress- during lhs rrssldensy d Con
The Principles and Policy Of the United States Co
,ernmept, By John Taylor, Of Caroline.
Tyranny Uamssked, BY John Taylor, Of Caroline, i
! History Of the Hartford Convention, BY Theodore
United States Tariff Of ls4l and is4a 4.
Addresses, Messages, Protests, Proclamations, Ye-
toes, &c., of all the Presidents from Westinghouse
Tyler, volume octave.
Madison Papers; McCuoch's Commercial Die
tionary, Vethake's American edition.
Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations, Notes by Nc.
Cuoch.
Eisdetts Industry of Nations.
Inquiry into the Nature and Character of the Fede-
raj Government being Review Of Judge Story's
Commentaries, by MIR. Upshur, vol. 7
The Fcderalist. a
The Code Napoleon translated into English.
All the Works oil the late Condy Racquet on Free
Trade, Banking, sc. NJ
The Statesman, by the late John Holmes, OF Maine,
| volume.
Indian Treaties, and the Laws Of the States and
Colonies relating 10 the Indians.
Ellotts Diplomatic Code. 4
looks History Of Prices.
Laws of Trade.
Tocquevile's Democracy.
Gouge's Journal of Banking
Census of the United States, 4 volumes,
And many othervaluable works, too numerous for
the limits Of an adverisemen--many of them im-
ported direct from London by F. Understanding a.
better collection than be found elsewhere in the
United States, of works on Currency, Finance, Leg
gislation, Political History Parliamentary EIoquence
Statistics, and other branches of Political Economy
to which additions constantly made of everyili ng
new valuable.
F. TAYLOR,
Bookseller, Immediately East of Gadsby's Hotel.
~ Books, Stationery, Periodicals. or anything
else, imported to order from England and France. 81
from any part of Europe. jan 3-tf
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

The ladies of the Catholic Fair have seen with re
greet the efforts made TO prejudice the cause in which
they are engaged. The task was their voluntary act
and, they supposed, had in view most benevolent
and Christian purpose-the payment for dwelling
house which had been erected, not for Mr.. Donelar
exclusively, as is represented, but as part of st
Matthews Church. II has been discovered, however
by some writers-n the papers Of this city, that such
not fact, and their innocent proceedings deserve
the harsh epithct of gambling. TO these charges, nc
defence is necessary, SO utterly groundess do they
seem to be. That the Church is in need Of dwell.
ling-that the one erected is plain enough; and, as
compared with the residences Of Protestant Minis
tiers, much more economical, none can deny. Why
then, say the Catholic Fair is to build fine house
y 1hsrich Ar. Qonelan." IT'S no such thing. The
I! ii assllisg house
~ - = n n ri vhar
dsty PtDmpE tAs ,j'sl a 4 y they
aAn. 1eienslg " ~ sssszs. "A 81 " g aid
fIilsill III my .hessssr i aambAng! Il
there any gambling to sell III article IL dope at all
Fairs, for 8 or 10 times its value, when the pur-
chaser is prompted by charity to give IL None
Then there is gambling to sell the same article
with like motive, to or 10 individuals and for .
like part Of its value, to be determined who shall have
it by bits of paper prepared for the purpose and taken
from basket by the fair fingers Of some lovely dag-
ter. Nonsense IT'S not gambling but iIl-will that
calls it The writer of this has boen present
raj evenings and witnessed all that TRANSFERRED. He
can say, and say truly, that, though not Catholic
he has been amply repaid for tho money he has ex-
pended; if not by the good lie has done the Church
by the prattng fair and their sweet solicitations to
take " chance" in the many articles of necessity
and ornament their industry has provided for the &C.
cason. For one, could attend these Fairs throu.
out the year, and shall, long these bright beings
see fit to keep it open.
All things considered, the ladies, think have
much to be thankful for the generous aid they
have received from the community others as well
as Cathocs-and they would now most respectfully
solicit in this public manner, a continuance Of that
aid for few more nights only, when, it is hoped,
their abors will be brought to successful close
They hope sincerely that others have succeeded or
succeed well in the benevolent objects they have
undertaken Instead of abuse, they tender forgive.
TO their assailants i'll the press, and kindly re-
commend for them, in future, little more of the
milk of human Kindness" as we'll as Christian
charity.
FRIEND AND OBSERVER
The lnteigencer will please copy.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

From the Missouri Reporter.
Mr.. Editor Il learn bylettcrs received by disin.
gushed Democrats Of the North and South, that an
effort has been made to produce the impression that
Col. Johnson's friends would coslesce with Mr. Van
Burens, and Mr.. Van Buren, be nominated President,
~ Col. Johnson Vice President, by means of this
coolhi0n. The movements of Mr.. Van Burens
fftsnas in Missouri have given 10 the unfounded
raOr for they perpist in using Col Johnson's name
- &1Ae3idats fer Vice President, notwithstanding
& 1SDw the Old Hero has positively declined to
6ScHpy any such position. Their conduct is alike in
sulting and unjus.ifabe. If MIR. Van Buren, can get
Missouri, let him have it but let him obtain it fairly,
not by borrowing the weight Of Johnson's name each
candidate should rest on his own strength The at.
tempt to thrust aside Old Tecumsct by naming him
for the second Office is unfair, and piece Of low
trickery that will not succeed Our friends in the
North and Souh should understand this correctly
The use Of Jobnson's name Vice President is not
sanctioned by him his friends and so far from
being the result Of secret understanding that it is
regarded direct insult to the Old Veteran Please
insert this in your paper that the false impressions
North and South may be corrected, and Col. Johnson
and Mr.. Van Buren, made to rest on their relative
merits, There should be no doubling of teams.
FRIEND OF JOHNSON
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

THE MONARCH OF GgEEoE.-The speech of King
Ohio at the opening Of the Representative Assembly
under the Constitution breathes the noblest SEN
timens. 1t is worthy of the best days of Greece,
and STILL worthy of the present age of the world
He has from the beginning favored the revolution
Which circumscribed his authority, and he makes il
apparent now, that he did il with the wisdom Of a
great statesman Instead Of destroying himself in a
useless and absurd controversy about the divine pre-
rogatiye of kings, he takes manly and generous
view of the public good, and throwing himself among
the people, making the good of the people the chief
object Of his DESIRE he has acquired voluntary su-
premacy in the hearts of his people, more absolute
aud more glorious than usurpaton can ever gain.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

CoRnrcrIos.-In The proceedings of the House Of
Representatives of Saturday it was made to appear
that Mr. Smith, OF Illinois, had offered an amend
ment in relation to the rules il should have been Mr.
Thomas Smith, of Indiana, and, in justice to that
gentleman, VIC feel it duty to say that he voted
against the proposition of the Wings in every in.
stance, and went with his Democratic friends
REPORTER
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

Mr. SMITH, of Illinois, presented the petition Of
John Boucher soldier in tie late war; praying ar
rears Of pension referred TO the Committee Oh IN
valid Pensions.
Also, the petition Of William McCauley soldier
in the late war, praying pension; referred to the
Committee on Invalid Pensions.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10

THE subscribers, having on hand large assert
ment Of seasonabe goods, and being DESTROYS Of
reducing their stock preparatory to the Spring trade
will offer great bargains in all descriptions of goods
Their assortment is altogether complete, and custo-
mers may rest assured that they will be suited in
style, quality and price. They name, in part
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-10
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!!

The lnteligencer will please copy.
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17

Harris Cross, Esq. was unanimously nom;- mated as fit candidate for our representative in the next State Legislature.
 The following gentlemen were appointed delegates to the Democratic State Conven- ton; P. Deurisseaux, Jas. Anderson, Jno. N: Walton, James McLevy, Wm. Dumond. Wm. Lemans, Jno. Bringler, Samuel Craig. Ray E Jardlan' Elijah Young, Col. J. Smith, n: Lelargue, J. $. Mitchell, ". A. Samples, Nathaniel Owens, John Morrison, Charles Brent, J. Curren, A. Rousey, w. F. Moore. A: Mckenzie, D. Craig, P. Samples, John Mckenzie. Dr. J. A. Jourdon, H. Cross, Mai. Shoults, Gen'l Mitchell, V. H. Smith.
 On motion of Col. J. Smith,
 ResotDed, Thatthese proceedings be signed oy the Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded to the Democratic paper of Little Rock, with request of the editors to publish the same.
 FRANCIS LEFARGUE, Chairman.
 J. M. SMITH, Secrtea,u
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17
For the .4rkanSas Banner
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLARK
 C0ITNTV

|
 At Public Meeting of the Democrats of Clark County, held at Philadelphia, on the 9th, day of April, l844, the Hon. Jas. L. Mclaughlin was called to the Chair, and Frances J. Browning was appointed Secre- tary.
 Whereupon on motion of A. E. Thornton. the following Resolutions were adopted unan- imously by the meeting.
 Resotred, That we approve of the holding of another Democratic State Convention, on the Sd Monday of this month; and that four Delegates be appointed by this meeting to at tend said Convention from this Clark Coun- ty.
 Resolved, That Maj John Speer, F. Jor- dan, J. D. Stewart, and A. E. Thornton be appointed as delegates, to attend said Con- venton.
 Resolred, That in case all our Delegates do not attend said Convention, the member or members attending, shall be authorised to give the whole vote of Clark County and m case more Delegates attend than is author lzed to sit, the members so attending shall decide among themselves as to who shall sit, as members.
 Resolced, That Nathan Strong, D. M. Browning, B. c. Duncan, and J. H Croved, are appointed as consulting Delegates.
 On motion of MT. Bozeman this meeting is adjourned to meet again on the 4th mon- day of this month, to take into considera- ton, the propriety of nominating candidates for the next Legislature and other county of fees; and that the proceedings of this meet ing be published in the Arkansas Banner.
 JAMES L. MCLAUGHLIN, Ch'n,
 F. J. BROWNING, Sec'rg
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17
ANOTHER VICTORY.

HE EXAMPLE OF NEW ORLEANS rMlTA- ED:-Cleaveland has heard the battle at New Orleans and sent back the shout of victory. The Statesman brings us full particulars of the election for Mayor and city officers on the 4th, in which full party tickets were brought out. The Democrats rallied to a man and the result is, Starkweather, Demo- crat' IS elected Mayor by majority of 32 votes' and in city in which the coons claim ed heavy majority. The Democratic Marshall and one Councilman are also elect ed.
 While the two extremes, the Gulfand Lakes send such exhilaratlng news to the centre, should not the Democracy be encouraged to extra efforts to keep the ball rolling
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17

The result as whole may be regarded as unfavorable, though relieved by some grat;fy- Ing clrcustances. Our candidate for Mayor IS defeated by something over one hundred votes.
 ot the SIX Aldermen, three are Wings two Locoioco, and one tie. It is possible that one oi our Justices is elected, as Mir. O'Beirne has run, behind the Locofoco ticket. The vote IS very large-larger probably than ever before cast.-We may, however yet elect the ted Alderman, and thus secure majority of the City Council.-Detroit .Adp.
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17
DEATH OF A HERO
The following sad intelligence, we copy,
 From the Nashville Union Of March 26th.

From the Nashville Union of March 26h.
 DEATH OF GOV. CARROLL
 It is our painful duty to announce the sor- rowful intelligence to our readers, that Ex- Governor WILLIAM CARROLL, died at his residence in this city, at half past 8 o'clock on yesterday evening, in his 56th year.
 It had been known for the previons twen- ty-four hours that his life was despaired of by his physicians and during all that time, the public mind had remained in state of the most anxious suspense. For some months, he dad been so far recovered of his former long continued illness, and deerepitude from rheumatism, as to be able to ride without in convenience on horseback, and in good wealth CT, to walk the streets and visit his neighbors and friends on foot. So much had his health improved, that both he and his friends antic- ipated a radical cure and such was his vi- gor of constitution, and the bouyancy and energy of his mental faculties, that his fami- ly and friends were anticipating for him a happy green old age, and long life of pros perity and usefulness. Such were the hopes of all until within the last three days. It was only on the 10th instant, that he was mingling actively joyously with his friends and fellow-citizens in celebrating the restora- ton of General Jackson's fine; and at that festival in this city, at which he occupied the Chair as President of the day, he delivered one of the most impressive, eloquent and powerful addresses we have ever heard fall from the lips of man.
 In stopping the press to make this nasty and painful announcement of his death, so sudden and unexpected, it is not our purpose, nor have we the heart to attempt to write his eulogy, or even becoming obituary notlce That will be done in due time, and we hope by some pen more adequate than ours to do justice to his great merits as citizen, sol dier, statesman, neighbor and man.
 Full arrangements will be made by his tel- low citizens, and the public authorities, as we understand, to have his remains inferred with becoming and suitable public honors. RequieScdt in pace.
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17
From he Chicago Democrat.
AND STILL ANOTHER.

AND STILL ANOTHER
 We give below the result of our city elec- ton, which was held on Tuesday the 9th instant This election was one of the most exciting ever heldin our city, and the result has been MOST HONORABLE and GLORI- OUSLY TRIUMPHANT to the Democratic party. We have reelected our old Mayor. Hon. AUGUsTUs GARRETT, by small ma jority, and we have EIGHT of the twelve AL dermen. We were defeated in our nominee for City Marshall, Mir. O. Smith, Democrat. the old Marshal, being reelected by a gener- al union of all parties. We claim this, under all the circumstances, as one of the most de- clslve, and glorious victories ever achieved Tn our city. The dust and smoke af the bat tie having cleared away, we can now an- nounce to our fellow Democrats throughout the country that federalism, in all it's forms, IS annihilated here. That COON is truly dead. Verdict rendered-"Driven, by the regular Democratic Van Buren forces of Chi cago, into the Clay-pitand drowned.n Never have we been more completely victorious than at the present election We have ac- complished what the Democratic party in this city, when in the least divided or rent in twain, was never before able to do, viz : the election of two thirds of the Aldemen, together with the Mayor and Democratic Marshal We have come off proudly VIC- POROUS over the horse, foot and dragoons of all parties in this city. And to our friends throughout the country we say, give us joy for we feel it; and God speed ye onward to go and do likewise.
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17
c1o;p faithful and able ser

-,,;on of their faithful and able ser
 dsfa'lGd ( f.andered a vote of thanks to Col. |sd lsna e'',l Williamson. Moreover, by |nd osn sha report of the President of the
 to Bank. nS in 1888, to the Legislature, '! tate s.en po that the Commissioners had
 ,'siv ssI what they were instructed to
 ss!sS,s q ths Bank was injured by the dis
 Il ,.ha l. bonds, the blame cannot attach
 ol ,;.sioners, ~,T but lies at the door Of
 onl.n of the Bank who gave the in-
 c'0i' Now, let it be borne in mind, p,. e;,,ea nO%, was member of the Legis-
 G,t;sN ,1;s lime. and voted for the adop-
 B. ',,a a''n reoort, made by the President, u,s 'alsd 'dr that the Bank had made tpenty ' '''sJ do1zars by the sale of the bonds 4 Commissioners. o What IS the mic
 OOi'5 ,b;s5 No other can be drawn ! ron an that .a Dr. Gibson voted for false- ! sl sa I-s he voted for the adoption of the ' ls, ,ha a President of the Bank, or that \ p for for a talsehood when he voted i for l+;on % of his own report against Col. ..usion. I would remark that while pus,G U disposition to be considered the ofCoi. Sevier-leaving that to abler [in justice to persecuted !,5!. and sian 1abl;c servant, I am ever willing to ! ' humble aid in defending him against Ebned efforts of malignant prosecutors, |frs. and interruptions personal ene- 'S,o, Inore especially when such persons 't ,be Halls of Legislation with their ||sdeeds to gratify private malevolence. Respectfully,
 A. G. MAYERS,
 One of tue Committee.
The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-17
FOR ANNEXATION.

'.I think it certain that Tappan, and Allen of Ohio, and Buchanan and Sturgeon will go for it, as the only condition upon which the Western men will go for Oregon. Han negan of Indiana will go for it with rush on this ground, and so will Breese and Semple of Illinois. The Michigan Senators are very doubtful, but even if they and Silas Wright go against it, that will only make 16 against 1t to 35 for it. And this estimate disposes of all the free States except New Hampshire l; Woodbury has already written letter in fla vor of the annexation, and Atherton will do any thing that Mir. Woodbury desires him to do. So much for the free States. All the slave States to man, unless perchance it be Kentucky. will go for the annexation"