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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-03
Twenty-eighth Congress.
IN SENATE.
SECOND SESSION.

TUESDAY, December 3, 1874.
In the Senate, this morning, the Message from the
President Of the United States was read and after
the usual number Of copies ordered to be print
ed, an adjournment took place.
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JAMES X. PoLK-The Wilkesbarre Advocate, a
Wing paper, says" One thing may be said of Jas.
X. Polk in which the whole country ought to re-
joce. He is moral man, of good private repute,
and thorough Temperance man."
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gTYouso Hickory CLuB.-A special meeting of
the Club will he held tomorrow evening (Wednes-
day at the room of the Fsnkn Engine House. A
full attendance is requested, business Of impor
lance will be brought before the Club.
BY order:
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Dem. maj. on joint ballot, l66
OF the congressional delegation, the democrats
have elected the whole. The popular vote stands
democrats about $4,000; wings 1864; democratic
majority about AZ 900
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~ We understand Mrs. Tyler's days of re-
ception, at the Presidents Mansion, are Tues
days, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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TREASURY NOTES OUTSTANDING
DECEMBER ], 1874.

Amount of the several issues out
standing, as per the records OF this
Office sl9l27l3 II
Deduct cancelled notes in the hands
of the accounting Ulcers 1850 20
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TENNESSEE.
.e vote Of the State, ll9, 937.

The last Nashville Union gives the official returns.
The following is the general summary:
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office, Washington City,
December L. 1874.
fJPersons inquirng for letters in the following
list, Will please say they are advertised.
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From the Georgia Federal Union.
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The result of the recent election in this State for
congressman and members of the State legislature,
(who choose the Presidential electors is follows
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WORTHINGTON G. SNETHEN,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
PROPOSALS FOR RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
ORpSANcK OrrIcs,
WASHINGTON CITY. D. c.
Office, Missouri .qp,nue, betre,n Sd and A. streets.

ORpSAsck Oryrcg,
Washington, Oct. 81, 1874.
10y direction Of the Secretary Of War, sealed pro.
posal- will be received at this office until three
O'Clock r. Nj. on the Dist Of December next, for the
manufacture and delivery Of the following arms for
the use of the United States, viz
10000 rifles percussion lock, new model.
30 600 pistols do do do.
One fifth of the above arms to be delivered annu-
ally, during the ensuing FIVE years, commencing on
the ls of july lS45 The whole subject to the proof
and inspection prescribed by the Ordnance Depart
ment packed in strong boxes Of the pattern now
used and delivered al such places as may be designa
ted the United States paying reasonable price Tor
the boxes and transportation TO the place Of delivery
The proposals will be sealed, endorsed proposals
for Rifles and Pistols, and addressed, under an envel
G. TALCOTT,
Lieut. Col Ordnance.
To be published in the Madsonian, Globe, and
National lnelligencor; ST. LOUIS Reporter CInc'nna'
Ii Republican Columbus (O) Old School Republic
can, Pittsburgh Morning Post, Baltimore SUM- rhlla
delphs Mercury, New York Aurora, Norwich News,
CT, and Boston Times, for two months.
Oct Ppm
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1880 90
$l,90S,363 II

TREAsUaY DEPARTMENT,
REGISTERS OFFICE Dec. ID, 1874.
Il. l.. SMITH, Register.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption to
any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated, is required to establish the same to the
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the pro
per Land Office and make payment therefor as soon
as practicable after SEEING his notice and before he day
appointed for the commencement Of the public sale OF
the township embracing the tract claimed, above de-
signated, otherwise such claim III be forfeited.
THO. II. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Oct 10
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Blythe inland postage on all letters intended &c
go by ship must be paid otherwise they remain il
this Office. VIM. JONES, P. M.
Dec 2, lS41-3t
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Allbaugh, Jeremiah
Arnold, Edwin
Alexander, Capt. L. b.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-12
A CASE IN POINT.

The other day one of our farmers took his (ths
springs) clip to the wool purchaser to exchange il
for cloth. He had done so last year, and wanted
to do the same this. "And how will you ex.
changer" asked the farmer of the buyer.
"Oh, don't know" replied the latter, al guess
upon the terms as last year. can't hardly
afford it, but believe shall have to do it,
The same terms as last year" replied the farmer
IN surprise. 81 thought wool had risen. I ex.
pected to get good deal more cloth for the same
quantity than did last year. What is the Difficult.
y"
"Why, to tell the plain truth, Mr.. Farmer" )" said
the speculator, "though the price of wool has
advanced considerably within year, ii has MOI
raiSed as much as cloths hav,."
"Well, if that is the case," responded the far.
mer, 81 do not see any particular benefit IN the tar
iff the wings make such fuss about, after ALL"
[Nayrille Nv. ~ Sentinel.
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The FLOOD.

Accounts from st. LDuiS, up to the
26h ut. represent the river at that
point as nearly at Il stand-havlng
risen only about four inches in the pre-
ceding twenty-tour hours. The lii
noiS and the Missouri were falling.--
the damage to property, occasloned by
this unprecedented flood, is lncalculable
in amount. A great number Of lives
have been lost, and the suffering and
distress are very great.
The st. Louis Republican OF the 25th
ult, says:
"The committee of distribution have,
upon their hands, three hundred and
eighty seven persons, exclusive Of those
who have been driven from their homes
in the city; in all, it may be safely set
down, that the number, at the charge of
the COMMITTEE, exceeds five hundred.
These persons have to be provided
with lodging and provisions, until the
waters subside, and probably many of
them will have TO be supplied even lon
ger. The committee have been ena-
bled, by the liberality Of the citizens, to
supply nearly all the families with
rooms"
At New Orleans, on the evening of
the 25th ult., the river was IL feet 10
inches above low water mark; and it
was as high as it was in 1910. Con-
siderable damage was apprehended
from an overflow.
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nell have been voted by the corporate
dies in Dublin, Kilkenny, Newry
and Limerick, and public prayers have
been recommended by the priests to
be put up for the protection of Heav-
en- on the 'sliberator," and for his deliv-
cry. The repeal papers have appear
ed in mourning. The contributions to
the repeal rent have greatly increased.
The corporation OF Dublin. on the 9th
instant, adopted an address to the
Queen on the ,ubject of Mr.. O'Con-
nel's Imprisonment, and an address of
sympathy to Mr.. O'Connel himself..-.
A petition to the House of Commons
was also agreed to, praying that Mr..
O'Connel may be liberated.
A very large meeting was held at
Belfast on the 7th inst. in the theatre,
to adopt resolutions, and vote an ad-
dress to Mr.. O'Connell. The greatest
enthusiasm prevailed. The meeting
was addressed by several who were
not repealers, but considered the in
carceration of the conspirators, ashley
are called, unjust.
Similar meetings have also been held
in the districts of Ratcliff, Stepney and
.imehouse, London, and in the amphi-
theatre at Liverpool. AT the latter,
Mr.. Blundell, gentleman Of large Ian
ded property, presided.
The Overland Mail. The dispatches
in anticipation Of the Overland mail
reached London on the 4th inst. The
dates are from Bombay to the lst Of
May, and from China to the 10th Of
March.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-12
From the Philadelphia Ledger, "a neutral 'paper.)
NEWS ITEMS.

The Wrong Spirit.---The Albany
whig having invited Gen. Waddy
Thompson of South Carolina, late Min
ister to Mexico, to address, them, last
Friday evening, on the Tariff and Texas
promised themselve rich treat, and all
the better as coming from. South Car.
Gilman. He, however, turned out to be
a very imperfect whig, according to
sketch of his speech in the Albany Ar
gus, where he is represented 10 have
expressed himself in substance as fol-
lows:
"We (the whigs) are too much in the
habit Of abusing and traducing great
and honest men. | have been for
long time acquainted with John Tyler
he is high minded & honorable man;
he has done his country good service,
| approve Of his administration in the
main. For myself, lam oppo sel to a
United States Bank. 1t has had its
time, and much more of evil than of
good has grown out Of its operations
| am for tariff. .fo, revenue, and Of such
incidental protection to manufacturers
aud the Industrious classes as could be
extended to them by tariff lor reven-
ue and not further"
In regard TO Texas, &c., Gen. T.
said:
"Mexico is weak Country.--.has a
weak government, and we have notE-
ing to fear from war with her. l am
in Iavor If the Annexation of Texas to
ihe United States; but would have vo-
ted against the treaty, had | been a
member of The United States SEN
ate; because hold the President and
Senate ofTexas have no greater power
to annex Texas to the. United States
than the President and the Senate Of
the United States have to cede the Uni
ted States to any foreign power. If
the people OF Texas desire annexation,
they, and they alone have the right to
m Ike proposition to that effect"
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of the death of the prophet:

Of the death OF the prophet:
He was left in prison, with Hiram, at Carthage
and guard of60 men placed over them by order
of Gov. Ford. The Guard, except about eight,
had left their position at the Jail, when amob dis
guised in dress; and painted black in their faces
rushed into the Jail, shot Hiram dead, and then
killed Joe. No resistance was made by either
Joe was leaning or sitting upon window when
shot; he fell from it exclaiming, My God My
God and died. After he reached the ground he
was stabbed, apparently by young man, in the
breast, who said "Damn you; take that, you killed
my father"
We give this as we receive it without being able
to vouch for its correctness. We shall probably
get at the truth in day or two.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-12
GIVING 1T UP.

The Indiana American, coon paper that aided
in the election of Gen Harrison, seeing that the
West and South are now rallying for Polk, as they
gloomy prospect in the following doletul strain and
tone of despair:
"Henry Clay never received the vote of Ohio
or Indiana, and it is worse than idle to calculate
that he ever ,ciH We have heretofore exerted all
our strength forthe election of Henry Clay, and we
now believe him superior to any man living; but
It's worse than folly to endeavor to sustain him
whom the people have SO often condemned.
IDn1piile (Pa.) IptelRgeneer.
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Down! DowN! DowN!-Wheat and other pro-
duce fthe farmer isgoing down! down!l dowp.!.
the wages oflabor is going down. down!l down!!l
while store goods. (the production Of the favored
interest-the manufactures)aro going upl Uri!
UP!!! It's thus the whig black tariff acts---fus-
kingum (O.) Democrat.
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From the Ohio Statesman.

SCENES OF BLOoDSHED AND DEATH.
The following, which we copied from the Gin
cinnati Gazette, we issued in slip on yesterday
mornings
DEATH HOFJOSEPH.aJN,D HIRAM SMITH
We received the following last evening, by a
passenger:
From the ST. Louis Evening Gazette Extra
Y FRIEND FLAGG.-Enclosed you have copy
of an extra" issued at quincy. Weleft Nauvoo
about day light this morning Friday 2sth;) all was
quiet. The MoImons heard Of the death of the
SMITHS, and Gov. Ford, who was eneamped
few miles back, had (as supposedly intercepted the
messengers from Carthage.
At Warsaw, all was excitement. The women
and children were all removed, and an immediate
attack was expected from the Mormons.
We met the "Boreas," just above Quincy, with
800 men armed and equipped for Warsaw, eager
for fight.
send the "Quincy Herald" printed this morn
ing, containing the particulars of Smiths death.
In haste, yours, SC,
A. J. STONE.
On board the Steamboat st. Croix,
Friday Evening, June %, 1914.
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SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. ID.
A letter from Chancellor Bibb, to the members
Of the Louisville bar, sgnifying his intention to
resign the office he now holds, plainly indicates an
intention to accept the Treasury Department
~. Globe.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-12

Oc-A British vessel was plundered at Grenade
a short time since BY Pirates.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-12

ssAnother lie naiIed," as the coon editor said
when he nailed the Clay and Frelinhuysen flag to
hismast
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-12

The reports about the Mormons, and the death o
Joe Smith and his brother are various and contra
dictory A traveller justfrom the scene, Of appa
rent candor and truth, gives the following accoun
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-12-21

The sernen! of lnebriaiion entered into
the Eden OF his heart. The pure and hos
ly feelings the Gcd of nature had implan>
ted III his soul b, came polluted hy the
influence of the mIscalIed sociel cup. The
warm and generous aspirations Of his soul
became frozen and callous within hun.
The tears OF ihe retched, the agony Of
the afflicted, found no response within his
bosom. The pure and holy fount of uni
verSal love within his heart, that once
gushed forth at the moaning of misery,
and prompted the hand to administer unto
the requirements Of the wrrtched, sent
forth no more of lis pure and benevolent
offerings. It's waters had become inter
mingled with the poisoned ingredients Of
the wine cup, aud The rank weeds OF in
temperance had sprung up and choked the
source from whence the fountain flowed.
The dark spirit of poverty had tapped its
wings over his habitation, and the burning
hand Of disease Lad scared the brightness
of his eye, and pa.sied the elasticity of
his frame.
The friends who bask-d in the sunshine
of his prosperity fled when the wintry
winds OF adversely blew harshly round
his dwelling.
Pause, gentle reader.
Go to yon lowly burial place, and ask
OF the rank grass that spreads from its
polluted soil, who rests beneath lis lowly
surface, and the signing winds will an
swer-"1'he Wondering remains of one
who possessed heart overlooking with
TIE milk OF human kindness; the days of
whose hovhood were hallowed by high
and noble aspratlons-the hours of whose
early manhood were unslalned by care
and crime-lhe setting orb Of whose des-
tiny was enshro uded in a mist of misery
and degradation. He saw the smile of
Joy sparkling in the brim of the wine cap.
lie noted not the demon of destruction
lurking at the bottom of the goblet. With
eager hand he raised the pois ,ned chalice
10 his lip, aad-he was no :"
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Eon -UE CEc!L WING.
MEDICAL QUACkERY.
con TN + y.

When about 10 establish his ..iheorv.r
Thomson says See Book, page 3GJ 81
naturally weighed the matter in in,
mind and viewed il as the creates. trust
that any ono could engage in. Icousid-
cred my 'eant Of learning and my igno-
rance of mdakind.' III had ai,ruus d
strong Aversion o rorking on my farm
the reason of which could not account
for" Page 10, Guide, he says) II has
been general opinion that extensive
study and great erudliion are necessary TO
form the eminent physician. Bulall this
may be as Paul saith Science falsely so
called" There is power beyond the
reach Of art and there are gifts that study
and learning can never rival"-again
page 42) he says--"l had no other as
-slance than my own mind, unaided By
learning or the opinions Of olhers-I
took nature as my guide and experience
as my instructor, and after seriously con-
sidering every part Of The subject came
TO certain conclusions concerning diseases
and the whole animal economy"
The above extracts are not quoted to
prove the mans ignorance (for that would
be work of suPererogalion) bu! to show
the amount of material he possessed IL
pom which the whole superstructure of
his System was to rest-''which was to
revolulionize The science of medicine :"
With this material he works out what fol-
lows page Z, Guide Possessing a
body like other men was led 10 enquire
into the nature Of the Component parts
Of what man is made, found him COM
posed Of the four Elements, Earth, Air.
Fire aud Wafer. The earth and water /
found were the solids, the air and fire,
the fluids. the two iilst found TO be
component parts, the two last kept III
motion. Heat, / found was Life, Cold
Death; each one that examines it will
find that all constitutions are alike
| shall describe the fuel that continues
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NR. CLAY.

The editor Of the Richmond Whit bas
seen letter from MIR. Clay to Mr.. Bolts,
IN which the grea, Statesman regards his
public as ended; and in reply 10 the ap-
pl!calion Of his friends to return to the
Senate, declares. his purpose of passing the
remainder OF his days in the tranquility Of
his farm
The Wing remarks on the above
SHOULD his country again CALL as she did
IN 1872, $50, and 1882, Cincinnatus, we
do not doubt, will be ready to leave
plough, either TO repair 10 the Senate, or
10 head her legions."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-12-21

! ing Tor justice. She asks that the, Federal
Government, will assume the properties OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with ils
'ncumbrances of debt, and relieve her cii-
zens from pressure OF tax Of unexamplsL
weight. 1t will lend force to The re ason-
ing, IN support of this proposition, to re-
present that in Maryland, now, medium
farm, capable Of yielding frugal support
tor family, and which would rent tol
net sum Of five hundred dollars, is taxed
about one hundred dollars; that medium
store or house in the CITY of Baltimore,
renting for abon, eight hundred dollars,
Is paying tax of about two hundred and
twenty dollars; that all other kinds of
property, with salaries and incomes. are
taxed in proportion. The Federal Gov
eminent now have an ovehlowng Trea-
sury, with neither debt nor war to encum-
Der 1t. 1t might assume ard perfect this
Canal, within period of three wears.
with no greater outlay than was made for
Loulslana-wth0ut tax, assize. or add.
llonal mpost-without pressure in any
quarier-and, III ages TO come, the magnI-.
ticent work would stand forth a memorial
OF cur greatness, and of the wisdom and
benignty of the III ;nisters and Government
that achieved it. And the debt of Mary
land would be paid, and her honor re-
deemed; her property, in all its forms.
would spring up in value; her vast min
eral wealth would be unlocked in he
mountains. her agriculture would thrive,
and, in the day of thei prosperity her pco-
pie would pour out their thanks to the
Government that had effected their deliy-
erance.
And may it not be asked, why such
blessings should be withheld from them2
Does IL comport with the dignity. lhc Jus.
tIce, the benehcence of the nation that
State, of limited means and resources.
shall be crushed under weight Of debt
incurred for a work which belongs to the
country-of which the country might
well be proud, and the renown of " hich
nation might covet. think not; and
believe that your patriotism and care will
lead you to present her claims in such
reslslless lights ofjustice as will secure
relief to your states, aud to yourselves the
thanks o! an enlightened constituency.
J. J. S.
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.--r---7 =
A TRUE SKETCH.
BY J. c. PARC ELL.

All lov'd him, and many wept his downfall;
As summer flower he bloonl'd awhile,
And persisted.
! knew youth-a noble, generous
youth-irom out whose heart there flow
ed living foun, of pure and holy feel
Ings, which spread around and ferilzed
the soil of friendship. aud warm and gen
erous hearts crowded abou, him, and en-
closed him in circle of pure gpdlike
happiness. The eyes of woman bright
ened at his approach and wealth and hon
or smiled to WOO him to their circle.
His day sped onward-and as suns
mer brook sparkIes all joyous on its glad
some way, SO sped he on, bilhsome amid
the light OF woman's love and manhood's
eulogy. The earth, the sea, the air, and
every bright and babbling stream and
ioun, sent forth their murmuring melody;
aud hrs pure heart, unstained by world
ly guile, drank in their glowing happi-
ness.
He wooed and won maid of peerless
charms, being fair and delicate and pure,
bestowed the harvest of her hearts young
love. and earth became heaven.
The car Of time rolled on, and clouds
arose 10 dim the horizon Of worldly bliss.