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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-20
CONGRESS-SATURpAY.

In the House, after the reading Of the Jour
nal of yesterday, Mr. WENTWORTH rose TO
privileged question, and said that he saw by the
InteIligencer, that he was reported as having
used, in a profane manner, the name of his
Creator in the debate of yesterday, which was
false. He said that, III that debate, he is repro
scented as using The words "bv God" which
was not the fact but that he had used, in the
heat Of debate, "m God" not as an excla-
nation, but in connection with long SEN
tence, and that he was the last man in the
world who could entertain such sentiments to-
wards HIM, whom he was taught TO revere and
respect. With this explanation he took his
seat. Mr. RENoH asked TO withdraw fron the
files of the House the papers Of John Baker;
which was agreed to. Mr.. STEPHENS presented
resolutions OF the Legislature Of Georgia, DIS
senling from those of the State of Massachusetts
in relation to Federal representation which
were appropriately disposed Of Mr.. PHGNIX
offered resolution in relation 10 the unishment
OF persons for counterieiting the current coin
the United States. 1t was objected to. The
orders If the day were called for, aad the
SPEAKER called the standing committees for Re-
ports, large humbe of which were presented,
and appropriately referred. Mi. FITzPATmCK
presented bill making an appropriation for tie
repair aud improvement Of The Pennsylvania
avenue. and other parts OF the city to be ,x-
pended under the direction Of The Secretary Of
War Mr.. PErrrr moved to lay The bill on the
table and Mr.. BARNARD demand, The yea,
and nays, which were ordered, and The follow
ing Is the result: yeas "a, nays 50. So lie bill
was not laid upon the liable. Mr. Thomas
SMITH moved that il be referred 10 a Committee
of the Whole; winch was agreed TO. The
SPEAKER then proceeded in the call of the stand
log committees for reports, and a large number
OF bills and reports were presented aud referred
Mr.. PAaMEsTER moved suspension OF The
rules so as 10 put bill placing certain person
on the Navy Pension lis, on its passage; which
was decided in the negative Mr.. OweS, from
the Committee on Roads aud Capals, asked TO
be discharged from the further consideration u.
several memorials in relation to the establish
ment OF brancb of the Nstional road west OF
Laurel Hill, in Western Pennsylvania which
was agreed to. Mr.. DicgEY moved to recon.
init the m MORALS. The question then recur.
red on laying them upon the table, and M
DRoMeooLr demanded the yeas AID nays,
which were ordered, and The following is the
resui,-yeas ITO, nays 60. So they were laid
upon the table. Mr.. Mckay moved su,prn-
sion of the rules TO go into Committee Of tie
Whole on the state OF the Union to take up the
appropriation bills for the support Of rls
Navy and Post Office Departments AMI
Mr. VANCE, Of Ohio, demanded the yeas
and nays, which were ordered, and The
following is the result yeas 50, nays 81. So
the House refused TO suspend the rules which
was all the business done at The time our Re-.
porl er left the House.
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VAN BUREN, AND THE TARIFF.

The last Troy IN. " Budget contains the
voluminous proceedings Of an immense mass
meeting of the friends of Mr. Van Buren,, in ia
vor of PROTECTIVE TARIFF.
We append several of the resolutions:
R<solred, That all the great American interests
whether mechanical, agricultural manufacturing or
commercial have found In the Democratic policy and
legislation, their fostering care and truest support
That policy has been "a course Of moderate, stable
constitutional egslation-requring no such rates of
duty as shall give TO The capitalist exuavsgsnt div
depds but merely such shall raise q amount of
revenue adequate 10 an economical and constitution
nj expenditure, and imposed to diserinaf, ssf
6c,eby favor Of the domestic To protect against
the foreign product" On this firm and substantial
platform the Democratic party have always stood
and we rejoice 10 see that our Representative in
Congress has taken bis position the same mpreg-
nable basis, and maintains with his known abil-
ity the true Dsmocratc ground discsrdng alike the
federal doctrine OF prohbtory duties and exclusive
protection, and, in the present state OF nations i'm
polite notions of srelusire free trade.
Rssoir,d That The history Of the present Tariff
shows how vain Is the reliance upon federal support
for III. promotion of the true interests Of & coun-
try. That measure was carried by Democratic poies,
and Without htm roUid haze been iosi-kl.d By all
promising and ne,er-performing trhiggey II was
sustained by such Democrats Sias fright and
would have been improved if the ear OF federalism
had teen open to the voice Of wisdom and patriot.
ism. IA ra IL wos the b,a bill The Democracy could
obisin in The faes f,d,rai epposihon
Rssoivsd. That marked feature in all wise legis-
lation IL aobiiis "The errors and mperfectious OF
the present tariff as they developed by its opera.
ton, should surely be iemeded. But a radical re
form which shall peal the law itse w. destroy It's
protective power against the legislation and policy Of
other nations IS uncslleJ for by any conside ratuns
ofPrincipIe or public policy.
We append the last resolution for the infor-
nation ofour Washington readers:
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting bs
pob,'~h-d m the Dem cratic paper. Of tbs county
Albany, and IN the W sshington Globe.
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pplics lions for the confirmation Of titles OF lands IN
the territories heretofore csded ~ ths, In cases IA
which the original conditions Of the grants had mol
been complied with. IL therefore desirable that the
stipu l,ton.. On the part Of tic United States, 10
conform granh previously made, should be limited,
10 terms more explicit than heretofore used, 10
cases in which the conditions OF the grants have
been fully complied with, whenever the time Tor
such com lisnce shall have expired. The treaty
may also contain provision similar 10 that IN the
Louisiana and Florida treaties, for the incorporation
of the inhabitants into the Onion, soon as II can
be done consistently with the principles Of the Fede
raj constitution, and for the enjoyment OF their bsr
ty, property aud religion. IL WILL OF course, con-
tain stipulation FIR the delivery VI the country 10
the United States simultaneously, or nearly so as
may be practicable with the payment OF the conside-
ration.
THIS despatch will be delivered to you by Col An
thony Butler, Of the State OF Mississippi. Colonel
Butler has made himself well acquainted by actual ex
animation with the territory in question, its streams
and localities. In the belief that he deserves your
confidence, and that he may be useful to you IN the
negotiation, by supplying you with facts which might
not otherwise be within your reach. he has been IN
struced to observe your directions in regard TO his
stay at Mexico and his agency in the matter whilst
there.
A full power, authorizing you TO negotiate and
miited to you.
| have the honor TO be-
With great respect,
Your obedient servant,
M. VAN buren,.
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VAN buren, AND ABOLITION !

The Albasy papers contain the following Sc.
cret circular, which was Addressed by its au-
thor e di,or Of The l,ading Abolition journal
to a prominent Van Buren, man. IL is ,sid ,hal
copies have been addr ssed to all The leading
Van Buren, men in The State, ard that they
''bleed freely ~
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append several Of the resolutions:

VIII the author If "Tbe National Intellgen.
Ger and the Mexican Treasury" furnish US
too grave character to be made on anon, nous
authority. Colonel Austin was undoubt tdly
a man q verscity, and we would not hesitate to
believe any statement made by him.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-20
Mr.. Clay to Mr.. Poinssn.-Eriroct.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Washington, March 2G, 1925.
Some difficulties may possibly hereafter arise be-
tween the two countries from the line thus agreed
upon, against which 1t would be desirable now to
guard, If practicable and the Govern ent Of
Mexico may be supposed not to have any disinclina
ton to the fxaton of new line which would pre-
vent those difficulties, the President wishes you to
sound it that subject; and to avail yourself Of
favorable disposition, if you should find it, effect
that object. The line Of the Sabine approaches our
great Western mart nearer than could be wished -
Perhaps the Mexican Government may not be unw-
ling TO establish that of the Rio Brassos dc Dos or
the Rio Colorado, or the Snow mountains, or the
Rio del Norte, in lieu Of IT, BY the agreed line, por-
tons OF both the Red river and branches OF the Ar
kansas are thrown the Mexican side, and the
gation OF both those rivers well that of the
Sabine, is made common TO the respective in
habilauts OF The two countries. When the countries
adjacent to those waters shall come to be tn cky in
habit,d, collisions and misunderstanding may arise
from the munity thus established, in the use Of
their navigation, which it would be we'll to pre-
vent. II the line altered to throw altoge
Their one side Red river and Arkansas and their
respective tributary reams, and the line the Sa
bne removed further west all causes of future
collision would be prevented. The Government Of
Mexico may have a motive for such alteration of
the line as here proposed in the fact that it would
have the effect Of placing the city Of Mexico nearer
the centre of its territories. IL the line were SO
changed, the greater part il not the whole of the
powerful, warlike, and turbulent Indian ion of
the Camanches would be thrown on the side OF the
United States and equiv lent for the proposed
cession OF territory, they would tpuate to restrain
as far as practicable, the Camanches from commit
ting hostiites and depredations upon the territories
and people, whether Indians or otherwise, Of Mexico.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-20

susbled 10 publish large rumber and send them
broadcast over the land II you do not III to send
donation, you will send an order for number o.
the Tracts To be distributed by yoorself
In behalf Of the Executive c mmittss Of the hess
ern N. Y. anti Slavery Society. Ii
Very respectfully. ,n,
W. GOODWIN.
p. s. You may remit'through the mail
NJ b. We publish ten Moasamd copies oil oh "ao o'''
edition, and hope to be able 10 ,sna ou' '''o'' v
more. The price is s5 Thousand. ..,
The following is an extract from the "IrAes
enclosed M this " confidential Circular :"
THE DUELLIST,
Or candid appeal 10 the moral and religious portion
Of our eounhymsn ,oho iaeiined 10 support Henry
CisyJor the nsri Presidency
Owing TO the liability Of good mon being led into
the sin of voting for DuELLisr TO the Presidency
we have deemed il incumbent upon us TO set before
the community array Of facts IN relation TO MIR
Glars come elton with the murderous practice OF
duelling, which, as we think, II would be impossible
to gainsay or set aside.
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tCoNFIDENTIAL.l
AlsAsr, April 10, 1874.

ALsAsr, April 10, 1894
Dear Sir Youwill pardon me for sending you tn.
enclosed Tract. Believing you to be a Ph,lsn,h o.
pist desiring the abolition Of DueIline and Slavery,
snd opposed (ss hope) 10 the elevation of a man
guilty OF IN these cr,ses 20 the Presid-ncy, hops
you will favor with q donation. thu, ve nav 1.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-20

We are glad to learn that General J. b. DAp-
BON, who has been absent from the city several
weeks, IN quest Of health, is now nearly recov-
cred from hi, illness, md will shortly return to
The capttal
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,
r., and ,ciA the advice and consent Of The Senate.
WILLIAM HALLowAY. Surveyor Of the Re
venue at North Knslon, Rhode Island reap
pointed.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-20
Mr.. Forsyth to Mr.. Butler Extract.
DEPARTMENT on STATE.
Washington, August 6, 1885

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, August 6, 1885.
Sin; 1t having been represented to the President
that the port Of Francisco on the western coast oil
the United Mexican States, would be most desira
BILE place Of resort for our numerous vessels
engaged in the whaling business in the Pa
cihc, far preferable to any to which they now
have access, he has directed that an addition
should be made to your instructions relative to
the negotiation for Texas The main object is to sc
cure within our limits e whole bay OF 81. Francisco
Ii you can induce the Mexican Government to agree
to any line which will fleet this, you authorized
to offer sum of in addition to the sum you
were directed to offer for the first line mentioned in
y.ur original instructions upon the subject. You are
TO endeavor first to obtain the following boundary
which is considered the most eligible.
Beginning at the Gulf Of Mexico, proceed along
the eastern bank of the Rio Bra del Norte to the
9Th parallel of latitude and thence along that paral
lei to the Pacific. This line may probably be sup.
posed TO approa oh too near, if not to include the
Mexican settlement Of Monterey. IL this objection
should be urged, you obvate it by explaining
that have no desire to interfere with the ac,u 4
settlements Of Mexico on that coast, and you may
agree to any provision affecting the great object OF
occurring The Bay Of st Francisco, and excluding Mon.
terey and the territory in its immediate neghbor-
no, d.
As it is not deemed essential to obtain the Rio
Bravo del Norte for our western boundary, if any
objection should be made to it, you may next pro-
pose the western line specified IN your orig nal in
structons but stopping at the 37ih parallel at any
other line that would include the Bay Of ST Francisco,
and proceeding along such line 10 the Pacific. II
The RIO Bravo del Norte should be agreed upon as
the western line, YOU may spulate for the free navi
cation of that river TO both parties.
IL, however, you cannot obtain southern line
which will include within our limits the whole bay
Of ST Francisco, you will proceed under your origl-
nal Instructions, and bring the negotiation TO close,
as directed in The letter from the Department Of the
I'd July, B35, No. "a.
have the honor to be, sir, your obedent servant,
JOHN FORSYTH.
ANTHONY BUTLER, Esq
Charge .1Daires U. s., lMtrieo.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-20

The Rev. DR.. Baows, President Of Jefferson Col
leEs, Pennsylvania, will preach at IL O'Clock to-
morrow morning IN the Second Presbyterian Church,
ornsr Of New York svsous and II street, north.
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CONGRESS-FRlDAY.

In the Senate, after our paper went to press
that body passed the bill subscribing for 500
copies of Greenhow's history of Oregon, Cali
fornia, and other Territories on The Northwest
coast of America. The Senate then took up
the joint resolution accepting the camp chest Of
General Washington, bequeathed' to Congress
by the late William Sydney Winder, and wa,
read third time and passed. There was an
attempt made to take up the Post Office bill, but
it was rejected-ayes 20; noes 81. The Sen
ate then agreed, by vote OF 90 to 10, TO resume
the subject of the Tariff; and Mr.. WRIoHr de-
llvered most powerful and convincing speech
on This important National subject, but did not
conclude his remarks. The Senate then adj
journed over until Moaday
In the House, that body took up the motion
of Mr.. DUNCAN TO reconsider the vote rejecting
the bill making appropriations for the improve
ment of certain harbors and rivers, which was
agreed to- MIR. DUNCAN then moved 10 amend
ii by striking out the appropriation for the Hi
nos river; and Mr. THOMPSON, as an amend
ment TO the amendment, moved that the bill be
recOmmltted 10 Inc COmIDlttee on Commerce
with the instruction that they report separate
bills-one for Western rivers, and another for
lake harbors-and, on these propositions, and
various questions of order, a sectional debate
arose, in which every river in the West was
alluded TO, and the immediate Representative
of a river neighborhood conenled that his sec
lion should receive an appropriation if the rest
of the bill should be lost. Mr.. BELsER, how
ever rose and delivered heavy broadsde at
those who were attempting to revive the old
exploded system of internal improvement, which
bad been consigned TO the tomb of the Capu-
lets, by the Veto power. under General Jack
sons administration. He said if the system
was to be revived, il would be a glorious hi
umph for Mr. ADAMS, because il would be
restoration Of his principles and, as such, he
would be entitled to all the honors, for he had
lived long enough TO see lis political resurrec-
ton. The House, late in the evening, adj
journed, without coming to any conclusion
thereon.
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JOEL X. PoINsErT,
ENJOY Extraordinary and Minister
Pisnipoisntiary U. S. to .Merieo.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-07-12

Perhaps twill move those laughing sides of thine
TO mi.th know how men do dsoeiieve
Tho truth of this your favorts science.
Just round 90 here where converse 50 free
or o,herr faults regardless Of own,
The,e are Sho do believe 's humbug's widest
Flight, a bold deception, deep consocied
German science, prepaid to lure the weak;
Or else Illicit child Of fancies birth
Aud far wiser than their fellows are.
Boldly do assert that Satan rules the whole.
Yet there like Us, who dare examine truth,
Aud dare believe, but they must keep ,heir place
Withou. the bound Of that unnumbef'd host,
VINO live content 60 TO mill just as
Thsir fathers did.
Then say not mans progressive,
The stand still like stocks and and fear
To move, till some bold spirit dare advance
And drag the ,hrong that dread the gentsst gale
Tha, blows adverse.
Then why boast his claims
To lordshp thee. His dazzling pomp,
or splendid pride, and gli,'ring snsei show,
Conspic uous worm, thy unassumng worth
Ou,shines
Hencefor,h will converse with thee
In future time. when vernal gales do call
Thee back to life again. I'll call thee friend.
And tell thee wiles Of men, aud their deceit,
And pride. that thou may'st live content to walk
The world with harmless snakes compar'd with shoee
In human form that gorge the blood Of man.
Dear Toad, farewell. o may we live to meet again
Enligh,en'd by the past, and thoughts awake
To coming tme lMORIIMER.
Jaeksonburg, Ia, .4pril, 844.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-07-12
From the y Y. Clay Tribune.
W Ii | G. ) . \ q

ToNE-"7h good old days qj .9dara md Ere
oud OH dear! | sigh. sigh,
Foo the good Old day ii Ty.
When We thonsn' lhe work done weH hofo'
That we should not he called 20 To- morrow:
An! HE times have changed, and m changed too;
But the found lt "a straight through
So come ON, my ooys It's TO Locos surprising,
The work we will do for CLAY and iHELG>omuYsFx
Ctorus.-Ieigho. heig1o! us to Locos surprising
To see how work Clay anI Feelins huyscn
Come rally, BROTHER Wings. and take your stand.
It's glorious work that have o. hand;
There is no time to lose in making enIeavor
To have things aud steadflst for ever.
The interests of all OF every occupation
Call aloud for Reform in the affairs Of the Nation;
Aud it takes Do IT, and the Loco Focos know II,
For they've had in the fed, auI % il
Uo,ahr'
We have got the boys, all good ana true
Win Harry Clay aud the Jersey Bloc
But then we have a foe THAT'S always entfappng
And il must be said tina: they caught Us mapping:
They arc pars for tres Trade and part Protection
Some opposed and some tor Annexation:
Internal Improvements them would crush,
ohers make il their hobby and 90 twith a ra.h.
lieigho! &c.
Not long ago This famous party
Went down to Baltimore to nominate MARTY.
Vow none OF them were bbea. they bought.
1t was only the result OF second thonght:,
And when tell it you wilI think Is Joke,
That they pulled down Martin and poked IN Polk:
And to make the thing all nd strong
They put on Nrght-bus they put him Or 'crong
Heigho. sc.
In such iumbugs their faith is unsnakcn
They 90 tho whole hog, but can save their bacon
For the Wings understand what the Country requires,
And will push the work with zeal that never tires
They will have it all done BY the first Of December;
As they did j, once before, you all remember;
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The Breaking up of the Waters!

The union of the .'Democracy which has followed
nomination Polk ard Dallas, abou, which W hear SO
much in the Polkofco papers, shown in the proceedings
of the Democracy'' i, Philadelphia from The Mercury
DEMOCRATIC MeErtSa.-At a large and respec,a Die
meeting of Democratic citizens of Distrc, of Ken
singson, held Of the widow Bnghar Mon
day evening, June l0h. 1914.
The meeting was aganzed by calling John r. Sharp.
Esq Chair ard joseph Cooke and H. Brady Vice
Psesiden.-Thomas Peters and Edward Taylor. Secre,a
ries.
On motion Thso5ors Phillips the following Preamble
and Resolutions offered and after being read to the
meeting. UNANIMOUSLY adopted
Hherecs every Democrat fearlsss!y speak
his mind in relation the questions connected with
the approaching Presidential contest.
Uhereas. the Democratic party have nominated Col.
James h Polk Tennessee for President, and
him the supper, of the Democracy of Pennsylvania
Uherecs Col. Polk, have recently understood. IL
opposed the seea, of PENNSYLVANIA, which
proper if for mechanics ii abons
classes # our coaa.ry.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-07-12

Col Benson-slways since 1925 vehement political
opponent of Mr. Caywro,e under date ASKING, on,
Oct 7, 1927, thus,
''In tho inquiries you pu; me, have TO
state. that the article TO which invite
saying informed By M Clay IN the FosE PART
OF DECEMBER, 1924, that he INTENDED Ma.
ADAMS. have, several oc-
asons. and sometimes ia the presence of political oppo-
Is. of led me 20 il. ner-
toned sclat knew Of Mr.. Clay, EARLY intention TO
Nh. ADAMs.'
Col c S. Todd, Minister Russia. in letter to
Mr.. Clay relative tina. subject, says,
'In conversation between Mr. Clay and Gov. Shelby
as ary July 1924 said fSheiby that you
did from INN Jackson) ms couaseAors
friendly teeng tonafd Kentucky great Western
which she has promptly lported. and
had strong apDre.e,lsios that has Naturalization o!! be
a reign Of fury and tur5ulenee'
need evidence of Mr.. Cay's innoccncel Mr. Ad-
ans solemn appeal God for witness of the
certify with which declared the whole story gain
corruption false aui slanderous freshly before
public.
The latest attempt revive The dead calumpy made
by Linn Boyd, member of Congress from Kentucky.
speech the House. The Hopkinsve, Ky. Gazette, OF
lth inst exiting this speech
follows
the respectable citizens of Hopkinsvile, Linn
Boyd declared the charges against Mr. Clay utterly
FALSE AND GRousDLEss. AND WERE GOTTEN MERE
political purposes And defy Linn Boyd deny this
fact.''
Need we i'd syabc1