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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-04
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
18th November, 1874.
To the President Of United States:
Sir 1t will be gratifying to you, and no doubt to
the country, to be informed, as preliminary TO a de-
tailed report of the operations of this Department
during the past year, and Of its present condition,
that for the time it has been under the superintend-
ence Of the Undersigned, and during the whole of
your Administration, its current expenses have been
met by its current revenue, and the amount of SER
vice is greater than at the commencement of the
year 1871.
further extension of the usefulness of the De-
partment, would have been made, but for embarrass-
ments and difficulties it had TO encounter by the ope
rations of private mails established upon the leading
lines Of post roads connecting the important COM
mercial cities and towns of the United States
In the absence Of that legislation heretofore sug
gested as necessary TO protect the Department
against the inroads upon lis revenue there is cause
Of congrauaton, if not surprise, that have not yet
been compelled to curtail the service below its pre-
sent amount.
The total transportation of the mail by horse, and
in stages, railroads, ard steamboats,, for the year
ending the 30th June, 1914, supplying i4,l03 post
Offices at a cost of s293S 55l, was IS 400 624 miles,
exceeding the transportation for the year l54l by
Alb, 100 miles.
The income Of the Department for the year ending
the 30th June, 1874, was as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

he stood at the bow, found no difficulty in rails
ing a breeze when he wanted TO tack.
The "Mechancs OF Woodstock" bore a BAN
ner with the inscription, "Protecton to Amer
lean Industry" aud the Windsor delegation
held aoft the significant emblem of the Yer
mont staple, fleece of wool fastened at the
top of rake.
The Middebury Clay Club bazoned on its
banner the noble words Of Clay, 81 had rather
be right than be President"
Another banner from Windsor displayed the
inscription, "Protect wool; but not the black
wool of Terasl'
The Milton Clay Club: "The liberty we en-
Joy, forget not its cost'-and, 1--WE fear not
poverty, but disdan slavery" These are a
few of the patriotic notices innumerable, by
which the people gave utterance TO their will
and their determination.
Above the crowd on the tall liberty pole re-
Gently elected, waved the ever glorious stars
and stripes, and around the foot of the pole,
beneath the folds of the huge flag, the speak
er's stand was erected.
The numbers present cannot be correctly
stated but that the number was far greater
than in 1910, we presume no candid man will
pretend TO deny.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

WHIG CELEBRATIONS on THE 4rH.-The Boston
papers give very lively and interesting accounts OF
Wing celebrations on this glorious day.
The Mass Meeting at Concord, Mass, was large
and enthusiastic beyond expectation. More than
10000 Wings were present, 'all animated by the
cheering prospects OF the party and confidence in
its success at the approaching election. They
were addressed by Hon. MIR Berrien, of Georgia,
Hon. MIR Winthrop, of Boston, Daniel Webster,
Messrs. Choate and Lawrence Of Boston, and Hor-
ace Greeley
The Boston Clay Club No. 1, with large num-
Der of invited guests, partook of sumptuous re-
past at the Hall over the Worcester Rail Road De-
pot They were also addressed by Messrs Ber-
rien, Winthrop, and Webster, who returned from
Concord in season for that purpose The greatest
enthusiasm and good feeling prevailed.
AT Worcester the celebration Of the Clay Club
was full of interest and spirit. Hon. Levi Lincoln
presided. Messrs. Kinnicutt, Hudson, and G. T.
Davis were the speakers.
AT Salem there stirring Wing gathering
evineing all the enthusiasm for which Old Essex is
known.
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MARRIED.

At the Vermont House in this village on the ith inst.
by Rev. Addison Brown, Mr. Nahum Putnam, to Miss
Julia Ann Chase, of Troy N. H.
Also, Mr. Charles Perry to Miss Lorena Morton, of
Greenfield, Mass. -
And on the same day, in this village by the same,
Mr. John Hutchinson to Miss Ann M Boutelle, of An
trim, n II.
At Skies Temperance House this village, July 6,
by Rev. C. Walker, Mr. Henry Adams 10 Miss Mary
Ann Durant, both of Pepperell, Mass.
At the Phoenix House in this village, July G. by Rev.
j. z. Foster, Mr. Samuel d. Upton, and Miss Lydia w.
Ball, both of Royalston, Mass
In Guilford, ID inst, by N. Chaplin, Esq, Mr. Wal
ter Warren to Miss Perley Thayer, both of Northamp-
ton, Mass.
Also, by the same 9th inst Mr. James F. Thayer to
Miss Chloe A. Woods, both of Enfield, Mass.
At Newane, July 3, by the Rev. Mr. Bradford of Fay
etteville, Mr. Aanson B. Chase of Jamaica, to Miss
Jane l.. Gould Of Newfane.
In Jamaica, Sd inst by Rev. Sumner Lincoln, Mr.
Edwin Doolittle Of Townshend, and Miss Phtta Mus
sy, daughter of Mr. Benz. NJ, of Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

Tue FoURrH JuLY.-This great National
festival passed away without any public notice by
our citizens. They were, however, most intensely
annoyed by the patriotism of the younger portion
of our community At midnight the streets were
filled with boys who commenced and kept up until
broad day light, an ncessant discharge of fire arms,
and that too in such close proximity with the
dwelling houses, that no person with any ordinary
nervous sensibty could enjoy moments slumber
or quiet, and the sick were sorely disturbed. Dur
ing the day these young patriots seemed to be boun
tifully supplied with pistols, guns and small cannon,
with which they kept up constant firing in our
principal s-annOying the passers by, fright
enng horses and hazarding the safety of themselves
and every body else We trust that another year
village authorities will take early and efficient
measures to abate this nuisance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

South Carolina SenatorS.--The slateH Sa",les
MIR McDufie has resigned his seat in the s;. Tar.
erroneous. II was only threat OF hs, On .asd the
lift speech in the Senate, when he olSgS side Of
benefits of the Union being all upon .n' Ordert TO
the North, and threatened nullihcsu9h VI ne seat,
equalize them. MIR McDufie VIII Keep Last
His colleague Mr. Huger, heartily disgusl'TS SS
public life, has said he would not return
ington.-,N Y Express,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

We understand that considerable injury was done to
the Tannery and lanyard of Deacon Gray, of Putney
on Saturday night last by band of midnight marauders
We have not learned the particulars, Deacon Gray
of the Board of Civil Authority of Putney that
refused to nominate persons Tavern keepers in that
town, and this injury is supposed to be in consequence
of his action upon that occasion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

"atg Gathering at WoOdstock.--There was
gathering of nearly 5000 Wings at Woodstock, on
the 4th. They were addressed by Messrs Collam.
err Phelps and Marsh, of our delegation in Con.
gress' 1t is unnecessary to say the speeches were
able and were most cordially responded to by the
ireemen present, who expressed a determination
that Windsor should be the banner County of the
State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

Charles Burchard of Hamilton, Madison Co.,
has abandoned the abolition party and come out
heartily for Henry Clay, He saws he cannot inno-
Gently be instrumental, however indirectly, in aid
ing the cause of James X Polk and the Annexa-
ton of Texas. His letter nearly fills three columns
of the Hamilton Palladium, and is very able and
cogent.- Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

MURDER IN BosroN.-An Irishman bv the name
of James Norton, was killed on the 9TH inst bv Pc
ter York. negro They had affay in house
YORK followed Norton into the street and stabbed
him. lie has been indicted by the Grand Jury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

We see by the Greenfield Gazette that Daniel
Wells, Esq of Greenfield, has been nominated by
the Governor, Chief Justice of the Court of
Common Pleas of Massachusetts. Mr. Wells would
do honor TO that or any other judicial station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12
LEMUEL WHITNEY, III

Our opponents at the State Convention held at
Montpelier or the 4th inst, nominated for State Of
fcers the ticket last year For Governor
Daniel Kellogg of Rockingham. For Lieuten-
ant Governor-Wyllys Lyman of Burlington. For
Treasurer-Danel Baldwin of Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

The details of the terrible now being enacted
at Philadelphia and Nauvoo occupy much space that
we have room for comments. The evil effects Of
violating the IGo is taught in characters of blood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

10 We call attention to the interesting account CIV
of the celebration at Concord, Mass, the 4th by
our Boston correspondent A. WIS. =.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12

FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THEODORE FRELINGHuysEN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12
DIED,

DIED,
In Jamaica, June 30h, Mr. Gardner Bills, of Dropsy,
aged II years.
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PERM ont apbotmtr.

BRarrlEBoRo, FRIDAY JULYl2, 1874.
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FOR GOVERNOR,

FOR GOVERNOR,
w I'LL M S Il a ID Il .
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR,
HoR ACE e ATOM.
FOR TREASURER,
JOHN LDIN
Senator'S for Windhdm County.
WILLIAM HARRIS,
SAM'L Il. THOMPSON,
REUBEN WYNN.
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09

up, Mr.. Clays says, if all objections as TO war
dishenor, and danger to the Union weresremov-
ed, anneration could not eren then, aeeordaag q
the Information de-possessss be effected upon JUS
aud admissible conditions. = That is, in other
words he is opposed 10 annexation under every
aspect in which the question can, be viewed
Will the Register publish this letter, and com:
ment upon it2 Will he publish the letler,fron
his candidate to Cassius M, Clay.2 We shall
see,
The Richmond Enquirer very justly character
ICES this Last Will and Testament of Henry Clay
as the " most ridiculous and shameless of all his
notes" What will the South do now2 What
will North Carolina do2 Will his partizans
heretstiIl cling to him, and shout, heretofore,
1t is the voice of God, and not of man 2'
Can the Editor of the Star, who went forannexa-
tion at as early period as 1888, continue to fol-
low Mr.. Clay2 Can others, who have been.as-
suring the people that Mr.. Clay was in favor ol
annexation, and would see it effected in good time,
and without dishoror or war-can they, as hon
est men, dealing with an honest people, continue
in the Clay ranks 49, ~.~ ~.
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09

in supporting their common principles; and it is
rot remarkable that since he wasscvidentiy the
first choice for the second office of the democracy
of the nation, according to the demonstrations in
his favor for the Vice Presidency, he should have
been selected as the first choice, after it was found
that none of those presented for that office could
unite majority of the convention. He nerer
sinmed against the democracy. In THIsywAs
HIS STRENGTH. ..-.. ~
The unbEemishcd reputation of Governor Polk
is a theme for many pages. In his political con-
tests he has had competitors who have examined,
with eagle eyes, every act of his life They have
constantiy watched him in all the private relations
of neghbor citizen, SON, husband, brother, friend,
and they dare not utter word against his private
character His private aud public reputation are
alike stainless In all the relations of life, his
high character stands unimpeached, and is unim-
peachable.
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
WAKE. SUPERIOR COURT

This tribunal was in session here last week
Judge Caldwell presiding. There was no case
on the criminal docket of any interest, save one
against female for the concealment of the birth
of her child. She was defended by General
Saunders, and acquitted. There was case Of
seduction on the civil docket Verdict for plaintiff
in damages $4,000, which was reduced by the
Court to $3.50. Messrs Saunders and McRae
appeared for plaintiff, and Messrs. Badger and
Manly for defendant. The suits of the State a.
gainst the defaulting Clerks were all continued,
on motion OF Gen. Saunders, to enablethe defend
ants to apply TO the Legislature for relief
Judge Caldwell seems to have given general
satisfaction
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
THE COON IN HIS LAST AGoNIEsl

! THE COON IN HIS LAST AGONIES
For the last two or three weeks the Senior
Coons i'll this City have been endeavoring to- in
fuse into their party something of that ESQUIRE
viving element" for which the Register prayed
! 50 earnestly in late number; and, by dint o
music, and drumming up. and coaxing, and threat
lcning, they succeeded few nights since in draw.
ing together some thirty forty, to listen to a
lecture from Mr.. Gales on general apathy, and
to receive formally a surrender from Mr.. Lor
ing of his political integrity and principles We
were not present, but learn that they had quite q
time of it. The little Blower acted as Corporal
CoOn-drioer, and, among other things, extracted a
speech from the Disunion Humbug.
On last Monday morning most forlorn and
melancholy company, consisting of some fifteen
or twenty assembled at the Capitol, and took up
their line of march for the ,Alamance Mass Meet
ing. The Register says they carried "the cheer
ing accounts from Maryland" Their rejoicing
over the result in Maryland reminds US of the
whipped Irishman, who sent up shouts of graft
tude and thankfulness, and who, when asked the
reason, replied, Faith and by saint Patrick Sir,
its rejoicing l am that have one sound bone left
in my body"
We learn that Mr.. Badger, who is to be pre-
sent at the Alamance Meeting, evnced his usual
dignity and good sense by riding on ahead of the
forlorn hope leaving them TO cut their capers be-
fore other eyes than his
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
For the North Carolina Standard.
Meeting in HAYWOOD.

At meeting held by the democratic party o
the county of Haywood, in WaynesVille, on the
24th of September, 1914, for the purpose of nomi-
mating an Eector on the democratic ticket for the
Eleventh Electoral District of the State of North
Carolina, Col. J. L. Smith nominated presi-
dent, Rev. Joseph B. Sensebough vice president
and l. w. Edwards secretary. The object of the
meeting having been forcibly presented by J.B
Love, Esq, the following preamble and resolutions
were introduced and unanimously adopted:
Whereas the individual nominated as Elector
on the democratic ticket, by the convention lately
held at Asheville has declined said nomination
and whereas information has been received that
Gen. ALEXANDER F. GASTON was nomina-
ted an Elecor, on the democratic Electoral ticket
for this District, at meeting recently held IN the
county Of CleavelaEd ; and whereas the democra-
cy of this county heartily approve said nomination
Therefore,
ReSolrcd, That we sanction the nomination OF
Gen. ALEXANDER f. GAsToN as Elector on the de-
mocraiic presidential ticket, for the th Electoral
District of North Carolina.
Resolred That we invite and solicit the hearty
cooperation of our democratic brehren in this dis
lrict in support of the presidential ticket on which
Is inscribed "POLk and DALI LAS-TEAAS
and OREGON"
ResoIred, That we, the democrats OF the county
of Haywood, will use all honorable means 10 secure
the election Of James X. Polk and Geo. M. Dallas
10 Tie OtICeS OF ITeSlQe0l anu ICS VI
the United States.
On motion Of r. Fl. PenIand,
ReS6tred The The President be requested to
transmit to Gen. A. F. Gaston the information that
this meeting not only concur in his nomination
Elector on the democratic presidential ticket but
also respectfully invite him 10 address his fellow
citizens of this county, at some convenient time
between this period and The 4th Of November next,
the various questions Of public interest now
agItalng the public mind.
On motion of Rev. B. Turner,
ReSolred, That the thanks Of this meeting be
presented TO the President and Vice President for
the able and dignifed manner in which they have
presided over this meeting
On motion Of Amos GiUIt,
ReSoired, That the thanks of this meeting be
presented TO the Secretary for The able manner in
which he has performed his duty.
On motion Of R. H. PenlanJ,
ResoIred. That copy of these proceedings be
transmitted 10 The Editor ofssEEhe North Carolina
Standard at the city of Raleigh, with request for
their insertion in thai interesting and enlightened
journal.
On motion of M. w. Smith. the meeting ad-
journed sine die.
J. L. SMITH, President
J. r. SENSEBOUGH, Pr.
I. w. EDWARDS, Secretary. -
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09

life Letter. / was obliged TO write !,
things right in North Carolina. Goo.o " keP
kentucky, and so, as "regretted It evt. ~
you mpstnot think hard of me for # 14eg
to hurt your feelings, and hope did not ''u y
all your efforts to get the aboIiionists 10 NO., ALI
mel fear you wilIfail You are voDrc N vt !
and are great deal too sanguine Bv ,b% ~ Y "
you travel, as have done, over the lborn.
briers Of defeat and disappointment, Won wim =
to your milk. Itell you again. Cassips f. ,h.' w
liberty men are hard to manage How cau aa'
expect them to vote for me, after hayipo vo,.;
ga1nst Mr. slade2 But do all you can fs
and remember you are " watched Whereas Da' .
go" And he might have added, nv son y W
writes this and I sign it. The Gaar bov u, ''&
~brag all night, and is little dull; bpt NJ p,&3S
for that He is the equal of his father IN
things, at least '''
People of North Carolina, take these tro
ters and contrast them carefully, and then san T'
the polls what you think of Henry Claw "
leave the whole matter in your hands and .' %
abide your decision on it without mnr,,,,.
Will the Register and Star publish ~.
letter from Mr.. CIay2 Will the Ipdcnondo..s aS
Or wilEthey keep it back as matter M, in,aSI
for the public eye2 ''Du'
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
ANOTHER COON TRICK,

The Coon prints are making great noise over
the Coon fact of certain democrats in Pennsylva.
nia-and among them one Thomas G. Miller
having disagreed with Col Polk on the Tariff
question, The Pennsylvania, whose editor know.
more about the truth of the matter than either the
Editor OF the Register or his co-laborers here
says, in answer to this, that Thomas G. Miller
the head of this pretended movements, was las
year the Federal ,camdiddte for Congress inth,
Cumberland District, and was beaten by Judge
Black, a real and nnAinching democrat All the
men who participated in the meeting referred TO-
supported the federal candidates for the County
offices last year, and were essentially routed and
rsed up by the re'l democracy; and they are now
where they have been for years-with the feder-
aliss. So much for this exploded Coon trick.
Will the Register come out honestly and set the
matter rightq
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
For The North Carolina Standar
Meeting iIa Randolph.

At a meeting of the democratic citizens of Ran
dolph county, On Tuesday the 24th September
which was organized by the appointment of VIM
Wilson, Esq. chairman and DR.. Wm. A. Hamlin
secretary, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted
Whereas we have learned with extreme pain
and notification, the death of Col MICHAEL HoKE,
of Lincoln, the late democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of North Carolina: Be it, therefore,
Resolred, That North Carolina has lost one OF
her ablest and most accomplished statesmen; Lin
coin, her favorite son; and We, portion Of the
citizens of Randolph, beloved and highly es-
teemed friend.
Resoiped, That we submit with meekness and
humiliation 10 the direful dispensauon of Provi-
dence, althoughit be well CALCULATED to wiring from
our hearts The tears of deep-rooted sorrow to see
one IH the prime of life, SO gifted so amiabe cuI
off, leaving vacuum not to be filed. All who
have mingled in society with Col. Hokes sconcede to
him the character of a courteous gentleman a
warm-heafted friend, and eloquent statesman. To
see was to admire him-to know was to love him
ResoLued, That we most sincerely condole with
the friends and family of the deceased in the great
bereavement with which they have been visited.
Resoleed, That the democratic citizens of Ran
dolph be requested TO meet at FranklinsVille on
Saturday the 18th October, and that Col. David
REID, the Eector for this District, or some one of
the Sub-Electors, be, and they are hereby invited
to deliver an address ;and IN The event of their
failure, the invitation is extended to DR.. Hamlin
Resotred, That the proceedings ofthis meeting
be forwarded TO the Southern Citizen Raleigh
Standard, and Lincolnton Republican, for pubIica-
tion and that other presses in the State be request
ed to give them an insertion.
'. VIM. WILSON, Chm'n.
WIN. A. HAMLIN, Sec'y.
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
ELEVENTH ELECTORAL DISTRICT.

ELEVENTH ELECTORAL DISTRICT
1t will be seen by the proceedings in another
column that J. Mcdowell Carson, Esq, who
was nominated for Eector in the Eleventh Dis
trctJ has declined TO serve, and that Alexander F
Castor, Esq has been nominated in his stead
We therefore insert the name of MIR. CASTOR in
our paper of today; but as it is important that
the Ticket should be correct, we shall delay for
few days the printing of Electoral Tickets for
distribution. This will inform our friends, who
have applied for tickets, why they have not been
already sent, 49, ..-
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
For the North Carolina Standard.
Meeting i'm Macon.


At meeting of portion Of the democracy oi
Macon county, at Franklin, on the 1st Of October,
1874. the meeting organized by calling ]. R.
SiIer TO the chair, and requesting E. Dowde 10 ac;
as secretary. The object of the meeting was
briefly explained by the chairman when the fol-
lowing resolutions were offered and unanimously
adopted
Resolred That in the democratic nominees Gor
President and Vice President of the United States,
we recognize the embodiment of democratic princI-
pies, and we will give them an undivided support.
ResoLred That concur ia the nomination of
Gen. ALEXANDER F. GASTON as the demo-
cratic Elecor for this Electoral District; and that
the Secretary inform Gen. Castor of our concur
renee, and request his acceptance.
ReSolpee, That the proceedings of this meeting
be signed BY the Chairman and Secretary, and for
wardeG to The North Carolina Standard for pub
LEGATION. r--~
J. R. sILER, Chm'n.
E. DowDLE, Sec'y. :
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-10-09
COL. POLK ON THE TAp1pr

Col. Polk has not changed on the Tariff on.
Ftlon as Mr.. Clay has, nor docs he nresent
face for the South and another for the Norb !,
aspeech delivered at Jackson, Tennessee oD d,
sd April, f843, after a full discussion off,,
question, he concluded his argument BY lbp 4
lowing condensed declaration:
"He [CoI. PoIk] was opposed to direct fax,
and to prohibitory and protective duties, and i
favor of such moderate duties as wCnu not r
off importations. In other words, he va, j.
favor Of reducing the duties 10 the Yates ofA
Compromise Act, where the Wing Coners
found them on the 30th June, 1912"
This, then, is the language he holds out T. ,r
seetions-a moderate revenue tariff, with pnln
ton not for its chief feature, but as its inc;la
Here is the~issue, taxpayers of North Caroln
Mr.. Clay is in favor 1ofthe present tanG-Cd
Polk is opposed to it; or, in other words. MI
Clay isin favor of hcaping high tares en- d.
people, whilst Col Polk would raise no nc.
money from taxes than may be necessaryO u
economical administration of the governmu
Choose ye between high taxes and low taxes