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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-28
A CARD.

Another session OF Congress is about TO terminate
and deem the. occasion proper one to indulge my
heart once more in the Expressions OF its grateful
emotions towards the members and officers Of both
branches of the National Legislature, It has been
my distinguished privilege to minister at the Altar
OF this great Nation for six sessions Of Congress,
and seze this opportunity to bear my humble and
grateful testimony to the uniform courtesy and
Kindness which have received from the Representa-
tiyes Of the nation during that protracted service
Amidst all the diversity of sentiment upon politics
morals and religion which may be supposed to pre-
vail among gentlemen convened from different sec
tons Of our wide spread coniederacy and amidst the
exhibitions Of human infrmty which have from time
to time transpired within the halls Of legislation
have no, single instance of d. courtesy Of which to
complain, but, on the contrary, have many, very
many kindnesses to acknowledge, and many, very
many obligations to record.
have not language to express my gratitude, es.
pecslly to the members and officers Of the Senate
for their past kindness, but hope may be enabled by
continued confidence has not been misplaced To
have been in any degree successful in securing the
appreciation Of gentlemen highly distinguished for
their moral and intellectual worth an achievement
the remembrance Of which will sustain and animate
me even amidst the glooRiest vicssitudes which may
await my humble and unpretendng career
SEPTIMUS TUSTON,
Chaplain Of the q. s. Senate
WA,HrSsroS, D. c., Feb. %, Is45.
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Gentlemen that be knew his rights on this floor and he
meant 10 defend them. lie had no objection person
sIy 10 the present incumbent Of the Chair, but you'd
or, fer that the Speaker himself should occupy the
Chair lie contend, that The gentleman from New
York had right to appeal rom the decision Of the
Char 10 the Justice Of the House.
The SPEAKER again stated the question 10 be
the reference OF the resolution and amendment to the
Committee Of the w hole on the state Of the Union
Mr.. SCHENCK moved that the House adjourn,
as IL was not in a condition 10 transact business.
The yeas and nays ordered, and by-yeas a.
nays 1877 the House refused 10 adjourn.
| Mr.. RAYNER arose and said he had understood
that the Speaker necessarily absent from h seat
on account Of iDdisposition; and therefore he IT,.
| called the remark which he had made with relrr
| ence 10 that gentleman.
Mr.. BARNARD inquired whether a motion To-
suspend the rules for the purpose Of going into Com
nitlee was IN order.
The SPEAKER (Mr. Hopkins occupying In.
Chir) replied ney atively.
MIR. BARNARD further inquired whether II
would be IN order for him TO take appeal from The
decision Of the Chair.
! The SPEAKER said il would not
! The question then taken, and the Resolution
| and amendment Of the Senate were referred Ia the
Committee Of the Whole the state o { the Unor
Various bills from the Senate, on the table wrrr
read twice and appropriately referred
Al halt past four We lef the Capitol
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The ex-Presidents, the Committee Of Arrange
ments and Associate Justices Of the Supreme Court
will occupy position several feet in the rear Of the
President elect.
The Vice President, Secretary, Members OF the
Senate will occupy parallel lines next in rear,
The Diplomatic corps will occupy the next posi-
ton aud the space immediately Ia their rear is as
signed TO the late Speaker, Clerk, snd Members Of
the Senate and House Of Representatives.
The ladies, and such persons by the rules Of the
Senate and arrangements Of the Committee are emu.
msrated in The preceding programme, will occupy
the steps and the residue Of the portleo.
On the conclusion Of the address, the oath Of Office
will be administered 10 the President Of the United
States by the Chief Justicei after which, the Mem
bers Of the Senate, preceded by the Vice President
Secretary, and Sergeantatarms, will return TO the
Senate chamber.
The ssrseant-at-arms ths Senate is charged
with the execution OF tho arrangements; and, with
,he Marshal Of the District Of Columbia, aided by
the police Of the CAPITOL is charged with the preser-
walton Of order.
All carriages and horses will be EXCLUDED from the
Capitol square whether in the of the military or
otherwise,
These arrangements have been made with the de-
sire that the greatest possible accommodation be
given 10 the people 10 witness the ceremonies. The
arrangements within the Capitol we're, from necessity
formed with reference TO the limited capacity Of the
Senate chamber; and those for the exterior were
deemed most appropriate, with view OF shording
the assembled multitude opportunity OF witnessing
the Inauguration.
Should the weather, however, prove uniavorsbe,
the ceremony Of the inauguration will take place 10
the Hall OF the House of Representatives.
LEVI WOODBURY.,
SIDNEY BREESE,
WALTER T. COLQUlTT,
Committee of-a'Tangensnis Of The Ssnots
WAsHNGTOs, February 10, lS45.
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Foster, Francis, Huntington, Jarnssin, Mangum,
Miller, Morehead, Pearee Phelps, Porter, Ri'es'
Simmons, Uphsm, White, Woodbridge-2S'
SO the amendment was agreed to.
On The question Of ordering the Joint Resolution
to third reading thus amended, the vote was Ms
follows;
YEAs-Messrs. Allen Ashley, Atchison, Ather-
ton, Bsgby, Benton, Brssse Buchanan Colqu"''
Dickinson, Dix, Fairfield, HSnnsgan, Haywood, Hen
derson, Hugsr, johnson, Lewis, MeDuffe, MerFiek,
Niles, ssmple, SEWER Sturgeon, TaPpan' Wsihsr'
Woodbury-27.
NAYs-M,ssrs. Archer, Barrow, Bates, Baysrd,
Beuien, Choale, Clayton Cfiiienden, Dayton, Evans
Foster Francis Huntington Jarnagin, Niangom, Mil
Ter, Morehesd, Pearce, Phelps, Porter Ri'es, Sim
mons, Upham, White, Woodbridgs-23
So the bill was ORDERED TO third reading
The bill was then read a third time, amidst pro-
found silence without the yeas and nays being called
for, and PASSED.
Though lbe Hobbies were ersmmed and the CALLER
packed with an ious and interested multitude
OF people, perfect dgnily aud deeorm characterized
the whole proceeding oGthis memorable night
FNR-The ladies OF ST. Pauls Lutheran Church
| intend to hold Far, TO commence on the Sd Of
March ensuing, at the corner OF Pennsylvania avenue
Eleventh street They purpose, IN this manner, to
procure assistance 10 enable them TO place their base
ment In a condition for public worship. This Is the
only English Lutheran Church In the ciy-the con
gr' CATION is small, and, consequence, hs Peeun
AIRY ability limited therefore this IS suggested
aid in the laudable design Strangers and citizens
will find the Fair to be delightful and innocent re
sort and although many may not consider the be
nsvOlent object yet in purchasing the wares which
will be exposed for sale, they will while they graft,
and benefit themselves, perform an act which viii
materially contribute TO the cause Of Christianity
without which good government would cease, anC
general prosperity be unknown. A.
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SENATE,
Fmp.Y, February %, ls45.

rNpAfi L tufuary 20 lS1o.
A communication was received from the Treasury
Department.
A message was received from the President of the
United States in relation to the, mineral lands of ILL.,
nos.
MIR. MILLER asked that the document in relation
10 the coast Of Africa be printed, which agreed
to.
Mr.. DICKINSON offered petition from Seneca
county, New York, for the annexation Of Texas and
IN favor OF taking possession Of the Oregon territory
Mr.. STURGEON offered the petition of Mrs.
Elizabeth Hecum, of Wyoming county, Pa, who
carried off by Indians, and afterwards married to
an Indian, asking for grant of land which was re-
ferred.
Mr. ASHLEY offered resolution that 30 900
copies of Commissioner Ellsworth's report on gri-
culture, Manufactures, &C., be printed, which was
agreed to.
Mr.. CHOATE offered the petition OF F. B. Morse.
OF Gloucester, Massachusetts,, for compensation for
French spoliations prior to the year 1900.
The bill authorizing certain rail road compan MES in
the State of Michigan to import rail road iron free of
duty, was read third time aud passed
The bill authorizing the Cbickasaw Indian s TO
prosecute their claims in the courts Of the United
States, came up for consideration, md was debated
by Messrs JaInagIp, Walker and Foster. 1t was
finally read third time and passed
A bill for the relief of Reuben Gen,ry and others
read third time and passed.
A bill 70; the relief of William Hepser. was re,d
third time and passed.
Mr. ALLEN moved to take up the bill from Il
House of Representatives to admit Florida and Iowa
into the Union; which was not agreed to.
The bill making appropriation for the civil and di
plomatic expenses of the Government WINS unter
consideration when our Reporter left.
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ST. VINCEN rs MALE AND FEMALE OR.
PHAN ASYLUMs

The friends of these most charitable and beneficis
institutions propose to give TEA Party at the Opr
on at the corner Of street and Pennsylvania ave
nue., on this and tomorrow evenings, to aid the be
nevolent objects Of the Society.
The great amount Of good already rendered by
these Institutions IN the support Of orphan children
VINO would else have been abandoned to vice and des-
uuion too well known to the citizens Of this com.
muni'y to need any other appeal to their SeDevolenc,
than implied in this snnunciation, and past exp
renee gives ample assurance that such appeal willbs
generously responded to.
The room viii be open at ,ix O'Clock on sschIv,,
ming Admlttanoe % cents.
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SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES
WEDNESDAY,, Feb. &c, Is4j.

WEDNESDAY, Feb PC, ls45.
WV. r. WOODWARD, Esq. OF the District OF Co
lumbis, was admitted an attorney and counsellor OF
this court
No. IS. J. b. Camden and Thomas C.. Doremus
81 al. In error 10 the Circuit Court OF the United
States for Missouri.
Mr.. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion Of this
Court, affirming the Judgment Of the SAID Circuit
Court in this cause, with costs and sir per cent dam
ages.
/ No ~. Pm. Hickey ct al, RS. J. A. Stewart ct al
In error 10 the Circuit Court of the United States
for Mississippi.
Mr. Justice Mckinley delivered the opinion Of
this Court reversing the judgment Of the said Circuit
Court with costs, and remaDdng the cause for ye-
nire faclas de noyo.
No. Sc w. Davies si al, Is John E. Fairbairn.
10 error to the Circuit Court Of the United States
for Kentucky.
Mr.. Justice Mclean de vered the opinion Of this
Court, reversing the judgment Of the said Circuit
Court with cosls, and remandng the cause for We
nire (acas de novo.
No. 90 VIM. Oliver ct al Us Robert Piatt sf al
On appeal from the Circuit Court of the United
States for Ohio.
Mr.. Justice Story delivered the opinion Of this
Court affirming the decree OF the said Circuit Court
with costs.
No ia Neill Moore & Co rs the State Of Ohio.
In to the Supreme Court Of the State Of Ohio
Mr.. Chief Justice fancy delivered the opinion Of
this Court, reversing the judgment Of the Supreme
Court Of Ohio, with costs, and remanding this cause
for further proceedings
No. 6l The United States, plaintiff in error, rs.
Richard King ct al The argument of this cause
was continued by Mr.. Coke for the defendants in
error
Adjourned till tomorrow, ii O'Clock, A. NJ
THURSDAY, February 81, ls45.
No SO. C. Schofeld Us. George Scott, executor,
&C. Appeal from the Circuit Court Of the United
States for Alexandria.
The decree Of the said Circuit Court in this cause
was afh med with costs, by divided count.
No 81. The United States, plaintiff in error rs.
Richard King ct al. The argument of this cause
continued by Mr. Coke for the defendants in err.
ror, and concluded by Nh. Attorney General for the
plaintiff IN error.
Mr.. Chief Justice fancy announced to the Bar
that the Court would adjourn Saturday. the 9Th day
Of March next and that the Court would not hear or
receive any argument after next Wednesday, the
9Th of the same month.
Adjourned till tomorrow, IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
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IMPROVEMENT or nARBoRs, ETC.

The House proceeded to vote on the amendment.
reported from the Committee Of the Whole Yesterday
to the bill making appropriation for certain rivers and
harbors, with the exception of that appropriang
$3.50 900 for purchasing the residue Of the stock held
by individuals in the Louisville and Portland Canal
and Dry Dock Company, for the purpose of making
the same free from toll.
The amendments were concuned n-yeas 100,
nays %.
The question was then taken on the amenmen nj
above named, and II was rejected-yeas g. nays 100
The question REQUIRED on striking out all IN the orip
nal bill after the enactng clause and inserting in lieu
thereof the amendments (being the items contained m
the substitute offered by Mr. 1bbstts yesterday, with
the exception Of the appropriation for the purchase OF
the stock Of the Louisville and Portland Canals r.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIpAY, Feb. %. 1915.

Immediately after the reading of the journal, a
message was received from the Senate through their
Secretary, stating that they had passed certain bills
and, with al amendment, lin which they asked the
concurrence Of the House, the joint resolutions de-
csring the terms on which Congress will admit Tex.
as into the Union as State.
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Mr.. f. J. NORRIS, as many members were absent
who desired to vote, moved a call of the House and
asked for the yeas and nays, which we're ordered =
md resulled-yeas 81, nays 1873.
So the House refused call of the House.
Mr.. K, J. NORRIS moved that the House take n
recess Of hour and called for the yeas and nays
but the Chair decided the motion to be out of order
The question recurring on secondlng the demand
for the previous question,
Mr.. CARROLL moved that the motion TO COMM,
the resolution and amendment to the Committee of
the Whole on the state of the Union he laid up,n the
table, and asked for the yeas and NAYS
The SPEAKER (Mr. Weller temporarily occupy-
ing the Char) ruled the motion 10 be out of order
Mr. CAhRoLL appealed from the decision, and
asked for the yeas and nays.
MIR. MCCONNELL moved to lay the gentleman p
appeal upon the table, and called Tor the yeas and
nays.
The question was stated, shall the decision of the
Chair stand as the judgment of the House. when
MIR. CARROLL Withdrew his appeal
The question required on seconding the demand
for the previous question, which was seconded and
the main question-on referring the resolution ana
amendment to the Committee Of the Whole on IN.
state OF the UnIon-ordered TO be put
Mr.. BARNARD rose TO point of orde, b,, The
confusion being great IN the Hail. it wss inaudibe to
the Reporter. ~
The SPEAKER said that he could no, .,,s,,.;o II
as .milat point had already been dec iIed. :
-, VT. aPPeseu from the decision Of
the Char.
The SPEAKER remarked that he oouIJ nm, an
terrain the appeal. Lauphter.l
Mr.. BARNARD, | appeal from the deci.io, Of
the Char that be will not entertain the appeal [Cres
MIR. RAYNER said that he should like to know
.cries Of question, estion, W whether the spsatsr
VI the House himself should .,ot assume the respon
,loilitJ OF decisions on a subject 70 important. =
Cries Of order question" e,e.l He informed
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ARRANGEMENTS

FOR THE
of The President elect on The
fourth Of March, 1915.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES.

A CHRONICLE OF THE TURF, FILE
~ SPORT, LITERATURE AND THE
Stage. embellished with SPLENDID steel en-
cravings: published every Saturday morning, al
No. B,rkley street. John Richards, Propre.
for. William r. Porter, Editor. This well known
weekly publication, which was established in
1871, by its present editor, commenced its Thir'
teentb volume on the 4th of March, lS43. 1t is
sheet of the very largest class containing
twelve imperial quarto pages, printed on hueu
naper of the finest texture, and on good type
IL is embellished with the largest and most highly
finished engravngs On steel, ever issued by a
neriodical in the United States. The last three
yoIumns contained superb portraits of the dis
tingushed American aud imported Horses de-
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lery, accompanied with complete Memoirs g,V-
ing the pedigree characteristics, and pelforman-
ces Of each, with accidental notices OF their CO.
temporaries, &c. The engravlngs correspond IN
sixe eighteen inches by thirteeD with those
annually published in London. OF the winners Of
Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger, and have been eX
ecuted 10 line, on steel plate, expressly for this
paper, from original pictures, IN OIL, by the most
eminent artists
In the course Of the present volumn, of lS43,
will also be given a portrait of fashion, the
embellishments as will hereafter be determined
upon.
The Spirit of the Times" is so well known
throughout the country as the acknowledged
"ChronicIe ofthe Turf, Field Sports" &c. that
il is not deemed necessary to so Into any detal!
of its peculiar Characteristics.
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the amount proper to be RENTED, by simply
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0rrItis desirable that such letters and com.
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New York, Nov IL, l843
The Low price at which it will be issued rem
ders It the cheapest periodical in this or any
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of its FIFTY TWO ENGRAVINGS, and thu
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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26
The Brick hvery Stable,
YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI,

On the Street leading from Benton.
Y ME Stable iS now undergoing thorough re.
"A pairs, such as enlafging with new stalls,
troughs, msngeIs, &c. So rs to render horses
comfortable. Carriage and Buggy shelters will
also be erected. We have also, lots with good
shelters, troughs, aud water for the aceommoda-
ton OF drOvers.
We particularly solicit the patronage OF pur-
chasers and sellers Of Stoke, as we are prepared
20 buy and sell on terms 70 suit our customers
Stock sold by us is Warrs nted 10 be what We rem.
ressnt-if not there will be no sale. Persons
may rely upon not having old livery stock i'm.
posed upon them, as al Of our old stock was solid
at ciinn-none Of which We purchased.
Travellers and droVers will be conducted. and
thtir baggage sent 10 any Hotel withoute charge.
THEFT horses and buggies sent ioT, should thev
call rs they go down, to any part Of the city.
Persons favoring Us with their patronage nav
rely upon receiving satisfaction. az we have bet
ter sheltering, tiabling, water, &c, than is GEN
orally 5und in this country. CITY acceptance
taken in payment Of any Transaction made with
Us, from the feed Of a horse up. Thankful Tor
he very liberal patronage heretofore reeslssd.
We hope BY uncsasing energy 70 continue 20 mer-
L the same. Hour ob'dt sert'ts
BLACKMAN, SCOTT &CO.
aug. l5'h' lo49. daily.
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AGRICULT URAL AND OTHER ITEMS.

GARDEN WORK. As fast as your Peren'
NAL plants have shed their flowers, let The
seed.pods be destroyed, unless you wish 'o
save seed, as the ripening of seed exhaust
the root.
Young peach trees, Of This springs plant
ing. should have the side.shools cleared
away and one strong centre stem, secured
for budding this tall.
Beet, spiunage, peas, celery, satisfy
lettuce seeds will now be ripe, and should
be gathered. Seeds are rePened best IN
their own pods or recePtacles; aud where
they ripen nearly at the same time, and do
not easily shake out, we hang the whole
plant in an airy shed OF barn until winters
and then for convenience. thresh out and
pack up. The sets for top onions, may be
tied in bundles and hung up TIL SPRING
n Y, Emporium.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

PRESERVING FRUIT-Tuke Of sall-petre
one pound, Of boIe-armeniac two pounds,
Of common sand, we'll freed from its earth
ly parts, four pounds, and mix all together.
After this let the fruit be gathered with the
hand before il be thoroughly ripe, each
fruit being handled only by The stalk; lay
them regularly and 10 order, in a large,
wide-mouthed glass vessel, then cover the
top Of the glass with an oiled paper, and
carrying it into a fry place, set into box
6lled ell around to about four inches thick
ness, with tie aforesaid preparation, SO that
no part Of The glass shall appear, being in
a manner buried 10 the prepared nitre; and
at the end Of the year such fruits Day be
taken out as beautiful as wheu they were
FIRST put in.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

AGR1CULTURE-In one of the ePisiles
to Arthur Young, Washington uses the fol-
lowing language " The more | am ac>
Quainted with agricultural aft ir, the bet,
ter | am pleased with them; nsomuch that
| caa no where find so great satisfaction
as in their nnocent and useful pursuits
In indulging these feelings am led to re-
fleet how much more delightful to an I'M
debauched mind, is the task Of making i'm
provements on the earth, than all the vain
glory which can be acquired from ravag
log it by the most uninterrupted career o
contest.-ib
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-26

SORE THROAT. We have known sever
al instances 10 which this distressing com
plant, even in its worst stages, has been
Immediately sllsviaied aud speedy cured
by the following fsmedy: Mix penny
worth Of pounded eamPbor with q vine
glsss Of brandy, pour a email quantity on
q lump Of sugar, and ALLOW il 20 dissolve ia
the mouth every hour. The third or fourth
geusrnlIy snables the PaIiens 70 swallow
with ease.-Medical Journal.