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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26

ECLIPSE or THE SUN.-A correspondent of the
Boston Daily Advertiser gives the following informs.
ton:
sun, throughout Newfoundland, Lower Canada, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, New England, New York,
New Jersey, and in the eastern part of Pennsylvania
will rise partially eclipsed by the moon. A partial
eclipse will also be seen in the greater part of Europe
and Asia but the eclipse will be central only within
the artc circle. AT no city in America will the be
ginning Of the eclipse be visible and greatest obscu
ration only in Newfoundland, Prince Edwards Cape
Breton, and part Of Nova Scotia and New Bruins
wick In Boston, the eclipse will end about % min
utes after sunrise in New York about ii minutes,
and in Philadelphia about 6 but at Washington and
all places west and south thereof the eclipse will end
before the sun is above the horizon
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ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENTS

New YoRK, April "a, ls45
The speech Of Lord Aberdeen in the British Par.
lament in reference to the Oregon question: was moi
reported here till yesterday morning It them and for
few hours afterwards produced some sensation and
effect; and was the means Of very sadly frightening
the distinguished gentleman of the N,o York Courier
and Enquirer, and few other Bobadiis of the Wing
press, who beheld in it unerring prologue to a
deep, deep, ay, very deep tragedy because Lord
Aberdeen had said, in the British Parliament tina,
John Bulls claim to Oregon would be persisted in
and maintained at the hazard of sundry guns and
drums"-God save the mark The chipairous editor
of the Courier and Enquirer found himself suddenly
thrown into condition Of alarm, which very much
resembled that of Bob Acres, when Sir Lucius
OTrigger was nstructing him in the punctlio and
Quintillian etiquette of the dueo
As for the speech of Lord Aberdeen it probably
had about as much effect on the British public. a.
the speech of an unfedged member of Congress has
in this nation, when he rises in his place, in Commit,
tee Of the Whole House on the state Of the Union.
and Justify proclaims that he will hold himself respon
sible here, and elsewhere" for what he advances.
fancy that neither the rhodomontade of Lord
Aberdeen, or the alarms of the New York Courier
and Enquirer will disturb the nerves of Mr.. Polk mr.
particularly annoy his Cabinet. If the President
should not, on any OCCASION administer hopied words
to suit Lord Aberdeen the ustrious editor of the
New York Courier and Enquirer, shall not be sur.
prised. alt was not in Temples timen
The Courier and Enquirer, whose sole object is to
create sympathy and alarm among the aristocrncy of
the commercial classes, will signally find himself dis
appointed in this instance for that class of Ameri.
can citizens are TOO enlightened to be frightened out
of their proprety by the wind and vapor of such an
oracle Of fus,ian.
As for Oregon our title to it is plain and indisputa
BILE and will not be surrendered, though Lord Absr
deem thunder away till his lungs be split again in
reference to it "The land ours" and it will no,
be surrendered.
The momeptsry excitement which Lord Aber-
deems speech produced, will be lost in day or two
The conversation and speculation II has given rise to
is but mere and an idle repetition of the trash that
has been spouted on dozen different occasions,
when gossps and twsddles have talked about war
and rumors Of wars, because some "neble Lord ~
has msnaced u.s. in bibbers speech, in the British
Parliament
The affair, such II is has already lost mos, of Il.
exciting qsa'Nissi and, ere the lapse Of . week, 1t
will be forgotten that :" such things weren
We had IN arrival here to-day from Vera Cru, bu,
believe il did not furnish an, Information that had
not been received previously via New Orleans.
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CRUELTY IN THE NAVY.

We find the following in late number of the
Old Dominion and we ask with amazement if
the charges can be true2 Will not the present
efficient Secretary ascertain the facts in the
case2
II is said that Capt VoRHEgs, on leaving the Cane.
Of Virginia at the commencement of his cruise b,d
the whole crew assembled, and made the follow ing
proclamation:
"Imish every 10 understand fhot in. is ,,po,f,d
I,oiH punish him ,ohefhsr RIGHT OR WRONG -6or IA,
Hspe that can place confidence in my officers hot ,h,v
,oiH not report man uiihom cause
This fact we have vouched 10 us by one with ..
ference TO two other petty officers of the ship who's.
names shall be given whenever the Secretary NAV
demand them for the purpose Of having justice deal
out to the offender. On our stating tb,s order to
distinguished Naval officer, who ranks high on nj,
oountrys annals, and asking his opinion, be said II
equivalent to declaring tAof his .p should ,ci,,,
p.rpsfuai p,,ni'hmsnf.
Under this brutal policy, as developed in IN. order
above set forth, punishment pas p.,p.fuai and tn
charge i boldly made that mors Than oos s.ilor ~
inferior person was WHIPPED TO psArul Thj. -. A
know, that the officers Of that shin did not a.. ~
stay with and minse With III. man. but hurried ths -,
selves of al the earIiest momsnt; for threat, ~ %
granee were loud and deep against them. and ~.
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SKETCH OF A Observation-Disclosures on, decorum
and nealness Distinguish the gentleman. He ia at ali
times sfable dfdent and studous TO please intslIi.
gent and polite his behavior is pleasant and graceful
When he enters the dwelling Of an inferior he en-.
deavors to hide, If possible the difference between
their rank in life. Ever willing 10 assist those around
him, he is neither unkind naughty, nor overbes ring
In the mansions OF the great the correctness OF his
mind induces him to bend TO etiquette bu, not soop
to adulation. Correct principles cautions him 10 a.
void the gaming table, osbriey or any other foible
that could occasion him selfreprosch Pleased with
the pleasures ofIeAecton he rejoice. 10 see m,
ETY. Of society and j. f.sdious upon no point of little
import, Appear only TO b. gentleman, and its sb.
dow vii onng upon you contemp, be q gentleman,
and ito bonou will remain after You are dad.
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CORRECTION.

We, are requested to say that the regula
ton on naval uniform, published in our paper OF
last evening as official, has not yet been issued
We believe the Secretary Of the Navy has I'M
der consideration very reasonable request Of
she ieutenants but we are well informed that,
as vet, no final action has been had. 1t was
sent for publication in our paper without his
knowledge, and was therefore premature.
Other papers are requested not TO copy the
regulation.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26

HINTS TO MEcHANIcs.-Dr. Alcott gives the follow
ing hints to mechanics which think have genera
application as well to those of the professions as to
those OF the trades IF you would avoid the disc
your peculiar trades liable to produce, attend to
the following hints
Keep, If possible, regular bours.-Neyer suppose
you have done extra work, when you sit up till mid
night, and not rise till eight nine in the morning.
Abstain from ardent spirits, cordaIs and malt H.
quors Let your drink be like that of franklin when
he was printer, pure cold water.
Never use tobacco in any form. BY chewing
smoking or snufng, you spend your money which
would help to clo'he you, would enable YOU f sim
gle to make useful present to aged mother or de-
pendent sister, married. to buy your wife drcss or
get books for your children. You also, by any of
these filthy practices, injure your health bringing on
headache, gnswing at the stomach low spirits tremb-
ling of the limbs, and at times sleeplsssnes..
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! SCENE AT THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE

Yesterday morning, man, named Milton Fowler,
aged about thirty five years. and apparently deranged
in mind, walked, in all the consequence of dignity,
into the mansion, carrying under each arm loaf of
bread, and in each hand bottle of wine. Having
deposited his provisions, with extreme nicely, in a
safe place. and after resting few nom nts on one of
the very softest cushions of the reception room, he
began to take a wholesale review of the capacious
premises, and appeared extremely pleased with the
adornments, especially the pier glasses, which re.
6ectsd his beauty. But, from bis manner, every
thing belonged to hm-"pripcipalities and powersr-
and for fear Of innovation and to drive off all rivals
he drew from his pocket knife, and Aourshed il.
en- niitaire, as he passed through the empty rooms
AT last, however, he came to expressly forbidden
gropnd-the private apartment of the ladies-wbo
having received card Of annunciaton from the nm
couth visitor, and as consequence, not expecting
his approach, and not being altogether pleased with
the manner in which he brandshed his weapon
called for assistance, which, happily was Afforded
and their fearful apprchensions were thus removed
Mr.. J. W. Dexter, one Of our most efficient police
officers arrested him, and brought him before j ID
Clark, E.q, who. (hs prsopsr not bsnx .hle to civ.
good account Of himself, and IN the absepce Of bail
committed him jail to avail, hi. trial. on The chsre.
Of disturbing the peace, and putting the inmates Of
the Presidents house in bodily fear.
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HERVIO NANO.
NNEFORD.

The bill relinqushng, conditionally the State lien
for three millions OF dollars on the New York and
Erie Railroad has passed the lower house of the New
York Legislature. A correspondent of the N. Y
Post thus announces the fact:
The New York and Erie Railroad bill as reported
by the committee of eight, with slight amendments,
has passed the Assembly by the large vote of 50
IS. Fifteen members absent The bill gives the
$1,000, 900 to the company on their procuring new
bona fde subscription of $1,000 900, paying up and
spending $3.50 900. There is rather too much a.
chnery about the bill however, if the Southern tier
OF counties are content with its provisions believe
the road be built under tit but fair to give il
trial. have my doubts as to its meeting the views
and wishes Of our capitalists.
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From the Chronicle and Old Dominion.
OUR ELECTIONS,

We are panied and mortified to announce the re-
suit of our Elections in this County, which came off
yesterday We are NOT BEATEs-we have let the
elections 60 by default. Many Of those who call
themselves Democrat, split their vote, and thus
bed the bteres enemy the people have, to retain his
position in the Legislature. Others having favors to
retain, depending a wbig board of aristocratic
magistrates induced to cast away their princi-
pies for the nonce, and sustain the wing nominees
We are in no mood to comment on this matter, at
present. and shall therefore, simply stale the result
far as il has come to hand. There is doubt that
Mr.. Atkinson is returned to Congress by handsome
majority.
In Norfolk City, Mr.. Whitfelds vote is 353-At-
kinson 274 Whitfeld's ma jority Unexpected to be
at least 300 Langhorne's majority in '43-l73.
C. w. Newton, 3s2-N. Clsary, l07-Newton's
majority 2aa No Democrat nominated
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CORRECTION

The PREsIDEsr's OArH.-The London Punch says
" II is not generally known-and the touching cir
cumstance ought to be published to the word-tha,
the Bible on which Mr.. Polk took the Presidential
OATH was very handsomely bound for the purpose, in
the skin Of q negron
This is a mistake, it is bound in British calf, and
was taken from one of Punchs relatives young John
Bull at the Battle of New Orleans
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The new Post Office law, which will go into ope-
ration in few weeks, will prohibit PostmasteIs from
forwarding money to publishers free of expense We
desire those of our subscribers who happen to be In
arrears TO bear this fact in mind II !. for their be-
nett as ell as for our own that make the suggeS-
lion Those also who intend to become subscribers
will also please to recollect this important fact.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26

TnsEssxE-The Hon. ID. w. Dickinson, Wing
M. c. from the Western District, IS obliged by i'll
health to decline a reelection. Backley Martin IL
the Loco candidate in Cave Johnsons district Ro-
bert B. Turner Qoco) is proposed 10 the Nashville
district. He can't come NV y Tribune.
The truth loving editor Of the Tribune, with
all his knowledge of geography and politicians
does perpetra,e errors occasionally. The Hon
ID. w. Dickinson was not an q" M. c. from the
Western District" Of Tennessee, but from the
joins the Nashville district. Barclay Martin is
not candidate in Cave Johnson's district, but
Aaron V. Browns district. Mr.. Martin will be
elected, and will be much such speaker in the
House as Mr.. Allen is in the Senate.
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PRICE OF OUR TYPE, &c.

The frequent inquiries as to the price of the
type, &C., advertised for sale in our paper, in
duces US TO say that there is a font of Bourgeois
of 1000 lbs. (half or the whole,) a font of Bre-
vier of 500 lbs, which we will sell for fifteen
cents per ID. cash.
The Napier printing press cost $1,000, and
the owner directs us to say that it will be sold
for 81, 300, cash-ir is as good as new.
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ArrIINnFNrs IN KNovtrpcr..

ATTACHMENTS KNowLEpGE-Dr. Olinthus
Gregory says: with few exceptions, (so few in.
deed that they need scarcely be taken into
estimate any person may learn any thing upon ,obieh
he SETS his heart To ensure success h. has sjmply
so to discipline his mind as to check ia vsgrapoie. 10
cure Of in constant pionen.ss to b doing twc or
more things at time, and to compel to direct its
combined energies, simultaneously to singh. object
and thu, 10 do one hing a, once This consider Al
Of the most difficult, but Of the most useful
lessons thst young man can learn
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SlxTH DrsrKIcT-CosGREsD

Goochland, Louisa, and Powhatsn, still TO hear
from The Richmond Wing admits the defeat OF
Mr. Bolts, by from $50 to 200 majority
Richmond eity.-James Lyons, Wing, elected to the
House Of Delegates by 1877 majority. r. c. STAN
nard Wing elected to the Senate without opposition,
in conjunction with Henrico.
Hs,rieo coiniy.--Sherwin McRse, Wing, elected
to the House of Delegates by majority Of 2s2.
Chesterfield county Wnfree, democrat, elected to
the House of Delegates by large majority.
Hanover county .-Vote very close for Delegates
result uncertain Baltimore Sun.
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A RESPECTFUL REQUEST,

Being about To incur an immense expense, 10 pro
curing entirely new materials for our paper, for
which We intend to pay cash delivery; and having
To meet our pccuniary obligations TO Mr. Jones all
which will be payable on the first Of May, the present
proprietor Of the Madisonan will consider II high
favor il those indebted to the establishment viii en-
dsayor TO auidae the amount on or before that time
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ANOTHER INQUIRY.

A respected correspondent asks us =" Why
is it that the Wing appointees of DANIEL WEB
srER, are still retained as clerks in the State
Department Are not our Foreign Relations
in too critical situation just now to allow of
the indirect supervision Of one who received a
fee sometime ago from British Bankers 2n
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NEW ARRANGEMENT

Tn. undersigned announces to the readers oil the
M.d,sonap. thai he has disposed Of the entire e.ab-
h.hm.nl % J.ssr E. Dow, Esq, a gentleman OF e.,
t.bhsd reputation both IN tho literary AMI POLITICAL
circle. Of the county. MIR ID. will al.o, we under
stand DO aided BY several gentlemen Of the o'' a''
nr,'.hsd abil;t,e. and we have sufficient assurance
thai The paper under such auspices will give ennrs
SATISFACTION 10 tho Administration, and TO the great
The uudei.igned has likewise sold to Mr.. Dow all
The debts due from subscribers, and payment VIII be
made TO him alone.
designed has reserved and he desires that paynen,
be made 10 Mr.. l.. A. Gobdght, his duly authorized
agent who will also settle all demands that may be
presented against the undersigned. - o,,,
Washington City, April ], lSi5.
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HORACE GREELY.

The editor of the New York Tribune who
abhors women and eats bran bread TO fit him for
Mahometan heaven, has taken our junior edi
tor to task for a poetical license in his lines
upon the birth day of General Jackson. We
once called the editor of the Tribune handsome,
which was far greater sin, but he did not con-
tradct it.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26

military MovEMEsrs.-The Western Mo. Jour.
nal states that the two companies Of third infantr,
stationed at Fort Lesyenworth, have been ordered 10
For, Jesup, and that they TO leave by the dr,
boat
For Jesup is on the Red river Immediately on The
Texas frontier and, according to the report Of bs
Adjutsnt General, there arc now stationed there n,
pen companies Of the second dragons, sigh compa
MES Of the third infantry, and sig companies fourth
infantry.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26

The stock market remained firm yesterday, not
wIthstsnding tho English news.
al three O'Clock 10 day. She will carry out other
papers than those Of the Wing party, which will con-
vey Information to Lord Aberdeen that, though the
New York Courier and Enquirer quails before him,
We are not nation Of towards. Yours, &c.
La BARON.
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have no doubt, had the men been discharged serious
sconos would have been Witnessed In this town.
Ii Is the duty Of the Government 10 inlerposs lis
power betweoa the Commander and bis victim, and
call upon tbs Secretary in behalf Of justice and
humanity To have this matter thoroughly probod.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.


"FHspEHicx ssUsO, April 70, io45.
"Spolssy Wing. badly beaten. Democratic
gain. Holl.day and Hunter some, IS to ~ majority
LAST year there was a small Wing majority
siabord-J. l.. Chinn, Democrat, elected Last
year Democratic.
Smith, Democrat, for Senate, about lOO over Lewis
Wing in this county.
King Gsoygs.-Whig by diminished majority, and
Hunter has reduced Nowton's majority "a the county
greatly, SO we think Hunter pretty safe
Carolins.-Diokinson DEM i. undoubtedly elect
ed, being a gain. Al one o'clock Broadus had nc
hope OF success. A large majority was expected io
Mr.. Hunier, who is believed TO be eleetsd-Rseordsr
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IowA.-The people of the Territory of Iowa, 10
whom the Constitution recently formed by Conveu-
ton for its State Government was submitted for the II
appreciation have rejected the same by majority Of
some 2 500 votes. "A new Convention must we pre-
sumo, be called, and a new Constitution framed and
submitted to Congress- before tina, Territory can EN-
ter the Union as State.-.Nat Iat
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-26

Gov EDWARDS CABMEr.--G Governor Edwards Ca 3D.
met (of Missouri consists ofthe following gentlemen
Faulkland Ii. Martin, Secretary State
William Monroe, Auditor Public Account
B.F. Stringfslow Attorney General.
George w Huston, Register Lands.
G.. Glover, Treasurer.
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TO ADVERT s E X 5

A,ws intend to issue large edition Of the fret
number OF our paper, it will afford rare opportunity
20 advertisers to make their wishes known to the pub
lie generally We would thank our friends IN other
cities as we'll as this to take due notice, aud gov
orn themselves accordingly
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The Rev. Mr.. Burlington, of Charesown Massa-
chusetts, will, by Divine permission preach in the
First Presbyterian Church, Al street, on next Sun.
day morning at IL o'clock
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By A. Green, A,lctioneer.

EXTENSIVE SALE OF PIONEERING PLANTS
~ On Friday next, the 25tb instant, at 81 o clock
T. M, shall sell, without reserve, at my Auction
Room, Concert Hall, Todd's Buildings, near Browns
Hotel, Pennsy avenue, large lot of Flowering
and Ornamental Plants, from the well known green
house Of Mr.. VIM Bust consisting, in part, OF
Chinese Roses, Bengal do Isle de Bourbon
No,set,e do, Mecrophylla do, Climbing do, Daily
do.
Together with the following
Double Camellas, Of various sorts
New and splendid Chrysanthimums
Double Sweet P1onias, Sweet Helia,ropisms
Nerium Spenders, Cactus of sorts Erecia Of sorts
Together with general assortment Of Flowerng
Plants, too numerous to mention
The Ladies are particularly invited to attend
A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
-uTThe above sale will be continued on MONDAY
afternoon next, when there will be some rare and
beautiful plants added TO the sale.
ap 26-W A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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The iron steamer built for the United States rev.
enue service by Jabez Coney, at South Boston, will be
launched this morning at nine O'Clock Boston Times
.9prii 10.
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|CENTLEMEN,s oUTFIrTING EsTAB,

CEN t LEMEN'S OUTFIrTING ESTAB.
" LlsHMENT-We have opened part Of our
supply Of gentlemen's wardrobe articles and request
call from our customers and strangers. Our assor
ment is large and unusually rich, comprising almost
every article belonging to our business we enume-
rate the following, viz;
Yoke Neck Shirts, very large supply
Elegant new style Satin Cravats
Do do Wash do
Gauze, Wool, and Cotton Shirts and Drawers
Gentlemen's rich Dress Scarfs
Summer Gloves
Genemen's Silk Parasols and Umbrellas
Suspsnders, Purses, Cane Umbrellas Canes
Perfumery, Dressing Cases, Shower Baths
Silk Shirts and Drawers, sc.
We are agents for the sale the Celebrated Lain
court Safety G'rdle which no traveller by water
should be without. II can be inflated in one second
without the aid Of the breath.
Also, Blunt and Syms six barrel self revolving
and sslf-ccctina Pistol No traveller should be with
out thass two articles.
All Of goods will be found Of III. best quality,
and viii b. sold a, the lowest prices for cash.
O. FISH a co,
ap2s-3t Nos. and Browns Hotel.
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Rev. JAMES KNOX will preach in the Second Pres
byterian Church of this city, situate New York
avenue, on Sabbath next, at II o'clock A. M, and
half past O'Clock, p. M. The public are respect.
fully invited to attend