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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17

The reputation of the late Rev. SYDNEY SMITH
will hardly fail to direct the attention Of the reader
to the literary relic from his pen which occupies
few columns in the fourth page of this days paper
The perusa of it win amuse and interest," if it do not
instruct Them
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17

The Editor Of the Boston Courier recently attacked IN
meeting held in Faneul Hail. Thereto he replies We
understand that we have been severely handled in Faneu
Hall by two or three Of friends but that all well enough
is not every who attempts to speak in that venerable
forum that has good a subject.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17

Rev SYDNEY SMITH, notwithstanding his losses by Amer
can stocks died worth very large of money In his
will his wife was appointed executx, and he left 9so 900 to
his SON. elO 900 to his wife, and distributed the rest of his
property which amounts 100000, among his former
servants and others.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17

Among the passengers by the Hibernia is JOEL
w. WHITE, late U. s. Consul at Liverpool He
is said to be the bearer important dispatches from
the U. S. Legation at Belgium to the Secretary
of State
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17

The dry goods store Of Messrs BAnKrR d FewLE, in
New York. was partially destroyed by fire last Sunday morn
ing Loss estimated at $4,000, most Of il covered by in
surance.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17

It's confidently stated by Washington CORES.
pondents of the New York papers that Mr.. PrcK.
EMS, of South Carolina, has declined accepting the
Mission to London, rendered to him by the Elk
ecutive.
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rUsxasxED M GALES = sEzros:

49,. -..r - ONE DOLLAR for the first regular
$3.50 ~ h fonvress and FRTr CESTs for the final SEES
SION OF each Congress and The same tor each Extra se'
sion-nayable In all cases IN advance.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17
No. 2O9.
MESMERISM.

Extraordinary as is the following account OF the
successful employment of this agent in great sur
gcal operation it is apparently so well auihenticat-
ed that we feel bound to place it before our readers
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-17
MAY-DAY IN NEW YORK.

The mouing scene of the first day of May is
thus described by the correspondent of the Charles
ton Courier:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04
THE FRIENDS OF MR.. CALHOUN.

We dislike to designate any portion Of the
great republican party by the name of any man,
however distinguished; but we scarcely know in
what other way to use the information which we
wish to give to our readers without some such spe-
ci6cation. With this remark, we lay before our
readers the following extract of letter, which we
received this morning from gentleman in Virginia,
one Of the strongest and most eloquent Of the cham
pions who entered the field during the last evcntful
campaign. We dare not add the kind compliments
which he pays to the "Unionn--the more valuable
to us, because he tells us, frankly, that when we
came to Washington, he "doubted and feared for
our success"
"The friends of Mr.. Calhoun in this part of
Virginia land they are very numerous) APP
prove the conduct Of the administration and
its purposes, as understood by them; and Of
course strongly, and without exception, condemn
the course of the Charleston Mercury. They do
not hold MIR. Calhoun responsible for il, in the
slightest degree. Indeed, am fully satisfied he has
connexon with il; for, on the 6ih of March last
in conversation he held with me, he expressed his
condolences in the misunderstanding belief that it
would be governed by sound, enlightened, and sa-
sfactory principles that he hoped his friends would
at take friendly relation TO it, and give to il
cheerful and hearty support; that to himself per-
sonaly, he should leave Washington perfectly salts
ned; and he added, that he gave these views and
statement that his friends in Virginia might know
them. This, known TO me, is conclusive, in my
mind, that Mr.. G. dsapproves the conduct Of the
Charleston Mercury. Nay, should be deeply NOR
tined to believe otherwise; for II is difficult for me
TO Imagine even, how any patriot disapprove its
public action far, or how any republican can, as
yet, distrust Its future conduct You certainly have
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OURsELvEs.--We have received war;.
binary letter from Alabama, compl,iniOv q, =
having answered two letters which the wr,..
dressed to us, and Threatening to republ,,h 49,
where, with something still more amu.in, ~
we assure our correspondent that we mean, \, 4
spect in not answering his leitsrs-apd Il ,h,n
TO Office, that we never NEEDLE with appoD,nl
aswe have repeatedly avowed--we sei,, n.
portunity Of repeating, that we must throw on,..
upon the indulgence Of our couesnondcn,, 4.
ing to write them. Our table is loaded with ~
which we have no time to answer (Ws .;o.
regret that we have not been able To ren,v :.
desired, 10 very kind letter from Cbar..,o,
many from Virginia.) A poor editor, who 1.
devote from six to seven hours every d.v \
reading of his exchange papers, and two hon,
the reading of his communications and his ,,,.
besides the time which he is compelled to d,,.I
visits, that he cannot avoid, in his own roou
out to the public offices--can have very lu. /.
give to his hasty and rapid editorials, much \
the composition Of private letters. The "N.]
lnselligencer" drew, the other day, a touchia,
trait of an editors life, which was sombre an.
but, unfortunately, it was too true; and we pa.
of the wonder which the Intelligencer esp,
ed, how, with SO many oppressive engas,u
on his hands, he could find time to write any !
rails. We must, therefore, again bespeak Ii,
tience and indulgence of our correspondents.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04
For the Union.
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE

had the pleasure, on Wednesday last, of enjoy
ing treat, which, am sure, some of our good
literary citizens and sojourners would not have
lost, il they had known what banquet was spread
for them. allude to the exercises of the com
mencement Of Columbian College, which were held
at the Baptist Church. on 10th street. on the morn
ing Of that day. The President and most of his
cabinet, senator's Bagby and Benton, the Mayor,
and many other distinguished gentlemen of the city,
were upon the stage; and the house was crowded
and brilliant with talent and beauty.
And yet, some of your readers may ask, with
surprise, columbian College Where, and what
is '' Good reader, take ride, some fine evening,
out 14th street. mile from the city, and you will
| see the neat, substantial, and commodous college
edifce, just at the lef, embowered in trees and
| shrubs; and within you will find as intelligent, and
cultivated, and gentlemanly Of officers Of in
sructon, as are TO be met with on either side Of
Mason and Dxons line. IL you are sojourDer for
another year among the evershifting population of
the national metropolis, don't fail to become ac-
qnainted with this seat of learning; and if you have
young friends who DESTROYS Of gaining collie
gate education, just point them the advertisement
containing the terms of admission expenses, &c.
The next collegiate year commences the LIST Of No
vember next.
The annual rhetorical exhibition Of this institu-
ton of learning was a fair index Of it's character
Orations were pronounced by the following gentle
men on the accompanying themes
1. Roger williams-by F. M. Barker, Bedford
county, Virginia.
2. Grea, men, great workers--by S. c. Boston,
Somerset county, Maryland.
3. Cultivation of letters in active llfe--by w. l..
chiIds, Washington, ID. C..
4. Free inqury--by w. C. Hunter, Newbern,
North Carolina.
5. Palmyn-by G. B. Jennett, Halifax, Virginia.
g. The American substantially A. J. King,
Cave Spring, Georgia.
z. The American navy-by J. B. Peasants, Rich
mond, Virginia.
8. Political philosophy-byP P. Fl. Winston, Fay
ettevile, North Carolina.
The last named gentleman was absent from sick
ness. The striking excellence Of the performances
Of the speakers was the maturity Of thought and
manliness Of manner they exhibited; the result,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

undoubtediy, not only Of the tone Of n.,,,,,
discipline received at the college bu, ~ "
spring and moulding influence which ,b "
Of frequent attendance on the debaIss w %' Pu1
tol inscnsibly exerts upon the amin. NE 4
The best comment on the success, ~ y ~
gentlemen's performance is the fac, n @N
young, learned and unrefned, listsns,au ai
tention and interest which real ocsas;a WIN \
schoolboy exhibition, is wont TO awalsu aad
The degree Of Alb. was confeu,da
members OF the graduating class. '" 's
The degree Of A. M. in covx wa. I
George Exall, Of Virginia; VIM. n oo0'eus
GINA; George Pearcy, Of Virginia; W. /, q
of Kentucky, and James M. Saupder, r n " 4
The honorary A. Nj. was coDferrsd Y
Wheeler, North Carolina; Rev. Normsa WI ~
Mississippi; Rev. George C. ChandIa, Wy
Rev. Daniel EIdridge, Ohio; Rev. Nm no
diane; and the Rev. Joseph Bauyard Of p V'al'
sets. "asa
The honorary M. d. upon R. H. wo,,
Of North Carolina "o'ni'
The degree of A. B. has been eonss,,.a
following graduates of Hamilton I.i,,,.," \!
illogical Institution Of New YORK. n ara
v. jerks, ]. B. Saxton, G.. M. Isv ,eusl
LOOMS, jr., E. w. Pierce, J. B. Tomb,
dard, t. Swain, jr, A, ]. Cox, Ill nj Ca 1
Ketcham, and y. G. Wheeler; and ,Ss a'n y !
on B. f. Taylor. ''a' :"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

The Augusta Constituencies" repubsh1
admirable letter of our correspondent "Morgu
the production Of cotton, with the following d
mentary remarks:
eve have never laid any production before hsr
with more sincere pleasure than We do the eld
New York correspondent Of the Washington lns
solves the question completely, OF the capacity o.
to rival in India in the production ofcotton Ih
cause OF apprehension is now happily removed
planters can have the reasonable privilege Of setl
markets OF the world for their sales and Their pun
freed from outrageous trammels imposed npon ~
the benefit OF the manufacturers, brighter day y
dawn upon the destinies ofthe South The resnchssi
Of the Old World is giving way before the march o
ened public opinion How long are We to be louna
ters and chained TO the car OF manufacturing mon
We ask no favors Of government. We claim only
forcement Of the rule Equal rights 10 ni stte's ~
10 none
How much better would the whole 500
WING press be employed in republishing The
BILE statistics contained in this letter, in giving
information to their readers, than in pouring
bitter carping criticisms upon the admln's1
scraps from Mackenzie's stolen letters, OF \
Misrepresentation of ''the organ"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

Increase of ratio Of protection, from lao per cent
to 240 per cent to the manufacturers in Wales
If, in I642, they required protective duty Of SOS
per ton it is clear they only require in 1645 81 per
ton duty for their protection. The advocates of
protective duties imposed the majority to protect
a minority engaged in a particular business, need
not fear that their darling principle is attacked but
that it will be retained by Congress- reducing the
duty on such iron to So per ton; which, with the
importing charges to the seaboard will he ratio on
its present cost of not less than 40 per cent The
laboring and producing class require ghost tell
them that it is not so much the dollars and cents
they receive for their yearly wages, as the quantity
Of comforts they and their families exchange their
their comforts are taxed the moro thew receive in
quantity and quality. A. BIC.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

The "National Intelligencer," willis, il lis den,
itself, or deceiving its party, is doing tn. II
thing in the world to the democratic party
opening their eyes to the dangers of dvisu
even any appearance Of il; and thus i, will nd
the evil Of discord, which il is attempting to iou
How absurd, for example, is its leading edlo,
this morning 1t opens with the,ominous d
"Distant Thunder" and follows it up with lii
gle sentence:
The two following articles, with corresponding 4
IN one oil the democratic organs in this city and n|
papers OF unquestionable democracy seem to iniI
rising storm and troubled sea for those who now NJ
the helm Of the ship ofstate.n
We will not specify the papers, or republlsH
articles, which the National Intelligence
pleased to enblazon forth; but we have no
that these organs of the democratic party have
desire to lash the waves into tempest They
see the danger-they will see it legiby VI
in the maddened columns of the aChar.
Mercury"--they will see, and they will avo
As to some Of the democratic organs in this d
surely the Intelligencer does not intend to put
the same platform with the other two names
As for "those who now stand at the helm
ship of state" they defy ali the tempests \
may whistle around its head. They stand upo
principles on which they were elected. They Z
TO do their duty. They trust themselves d
great masses of a free and enlightened psopa
an efficient and liberal approximations loOlia
the right hand or the left, to this press o.
prers, to the one politician or to the other
defy all the arts of the Intelligencer--all is "a
open or insidious-all the "distant thundenI
it may attribute to others, or which 1t may 4
facture for itself.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04
lHE MAcKEszIE PUBLIC ATIoN.--In the police ex-
animation of this case, the New York Evening Ga

IHE MACKENZIE PUBLIC ATIoN.---In the police ex-
animation Of this case, the New York Evening Ga
zetie says:
Certain important facts have been arrived at.
In the first place, there is no such publishing firm
as Cook q Co., Boston, and other persons there
fore, were the publishers. II has been established
also, that two individuals of this cily--one an ex-
tensive publisher of bibles and prayer-books, and
member Of the church, the other prominent
potcian--made the original contract with William
Taylor bookseller, under the Asior House, for the
sale Of the work. which was described in advance,
by the first Of these parties "a political pub
lication, which would have great run ss the
bishops book" The work arrived here Sunda,
morning in three cases, by Hsrnden & Co.'s ex-
press, and was, as everybody knows, soon crcula-
ted all over the city. The house of Burgess, Sirin-
ger, Co. also obtained, though at a subsequent
date. an interest the sale of the work. and both
Of these houses B., s. q Co. and VIM. Tayorl
have been served with injunction from the chan
ceilor TO restrain them from paying over the pro-
ceeds OF the sales. This will prevent the perpe-
traitors from reaplng the pecunary fruits of such
transaction The first edition, 4 5000 copiesl having
been exhausted, second edition was printed in
this city The two parties who made the original
contract with Taylor have been notified To attend
before the chief Of police, and more DEVELOPMENTS
will be made in the course Of day or two.n
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

We are indebted to correspondent for the fol-
lowing description of the commencement of Column
bian College. We hear from all quarters that j,
was very interesting scene, and the church crowd
ed with spectators Urgent engagements prevented
us from attending that, as wea many other public
meetings in the city of Washington. 1t will not be
always So
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

used up most completely the Charleston Mercury's
impudeni and conceited Englishman." ~
In addition to this, we learn, through mutual
friend that distinguished gentleman of Charleston,
the friend Of Mr.. Calhoun, utterly repudia,es the
Charleston Mercury as the exponent Of the opinions
of Mr. Calhoun, or of his friends. They express
generous confidence" in the principles of Mr..
Polk, and the highest hopes of the success Of his
adpniuistration
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04
From the Norfolk Herald oc'
NAVAL.

The broad pendant of Commodore MI
was hoisted on board the United states supI
sylvania yesterday, and salute hred Oh w
sion. -
The United States brig Dolphin was n.,l
the dry dock yesterday, and IS to oe P',Y.I
immediate service. The brig Perry Is aD
got ready for service.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

IL We have various manuscripts on
which must be postponed. Among theses'
interesting account Of Col. Kearney's la' y
the West with his dragons.
We shall close the description of the w
boundary on Monday.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04
MARRIED,

In this city, on Thursday evening c ,Ss
Rev. Mr.. DoNELAs, Mr.. SAMUEL wv
Miss MARY JARBOE, all of this ety.
In Georgetown, d. c., on the "a pa,,,~ss
Reverend WILLrAn HANLTos, OF bau
CHARLES III. CRAGIN, OF Was w.1sr
MARY, daughter of SAMUEL Moh'
Georgetown.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

The Secretary Of the Navy left Washlns'o'
terday morning for Boston, to visit his h"D'
member Of which was seriously indlsposed
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

A convention is now in session at New IJ,
the Worlds Convention" Every neuS'
male or female, is at liberty, under Us fu
vance any proposition for the beneh' u Wv
racp
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

The Hon. Levi Woodbury. has resigned his sea,
in the United States Senate, and will hold his rst
United States circuit court AZ Exeter, N. H., on
Wednesday, next, and the Wednesday following
in Boston.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04
From the n. Y.Journsl Of Commerce
IRON

When the iron manufacturers of the United States
obtained the protective duty of S25 per ton estab-
lished by the United States tariff Of Both August,
ls42 the price Of such iron in Great Britain, where
il is alone produced, was not above <5 per 2,240
lbs, or S22 % per ton. During the last twelve
MONTHS the same iron has been selling there for not
less than fy per ton; $40 per ton; being SIS per
ton higher than in A. d. 1912 For years to come,
it cannot fall there under $40 per ton II is clear
that If Sls per ton was now taken off the United
States duty on such iron, the manufacturers Of the
United States would still enjoy the same ratio Of
protection. This is proved by the following state
mcnn
lS42, market price in Wales and Scotland, of iron
manufactured wholly or in part by
/. rolling. .................... .E5. 500 90
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

@s-St. Matthews church.-Ihe NV y
DIR. Eccleston, Archbishop Of Bsllim ehup|
minister confirmation in ST. Matihew s
Sunday, October 5th, at the II o'eI DooN ri AL
1ofiN "a
Oct g.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

o. Democratic Association;-hh. h
meeting off the association will be heid !" ~ o.,oi
lin eneine-house, on Monday evening"
at half-past . o'clock. ,,r,, ADAMS,
Sectp
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cooks ha,bers and other usel u,embe,s
Of society n conseauence Of yscous , more
unaie than his ancestor Of the century having
tat IN n into Ills had 10 Unable them from hsh MAC
and send them hssions he stras Of Doses or
the Rhine ~ 7' ~ III ~
,r ma ah.r cf;entser been rn,nsd ihe,cbv ar
10 ths OF he asons Of The nronhrs OF
ISa0I In one sense they certainly have been runsdor
the Of 4 rinous 10 the soul according 10
he Bible They have acquired much of ths
ing stuf since The election Of Mr. Polk MISUNDERSTANDING
rich men In he country are heir esp,s In such
stock. This h inst tbe Kind OF ruin that The MANNED re
III. rh.v =, .ld not omnlan N beng ss r,,,a .v.ry
dav In hs YEAR Reeiousy speoking ev admit that his
n losing business bat then a. thew ssv religion and bu
sinsss have nohing 10 do with one anobsr most GER
tsinv thew hsys not They are reasts and have their
thoughts TO such s rich stocks ia
diyidends Sr Indeed so possessed are thew Of shirt OF
niey that they are rady 10 become the
SC goats tbe eommupty-to mononoliy. MI he mo-
duc az ~ nril their soal. 1snch ID bsy are, ii
further for mere hhy Iucre To this end or rather as the
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

'Messrs. Lawrence and Appleton among the mos,
wealthy Of the New England and have made
large fortunes by the triumph OF the protective policy
Each hiss represented the city Of Boston In Congress- and
been strenuous and ardent supporter Of
which has been 20 beneficial to-himseh
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-04

How IT RCfNLp ELECTION OF Nh. FOLK.
Last year. when the Fates weighing Messrs Polk
and Clay In their patent balancesa pair ordered
pressly for that interesting purpose by Clotho Co from
Dearborn--or, 10 speak classically well
ttngly the subject when the atal sisters three"
spinning Mr. Folks thread and cutting that Of Mr. Clay
when all this doing the manufacturers very loud
in their declarations that ruin would result TO them and
10 the country II the Tennesseean should triumph
over the kentuckan Doleful. indeed. their predic
tons Had you believed them, you might haze far
enough into iunry to have behed Abbott Lawrence
mencing bic anew with pair Of brushes and bottle Of
tees Of charitable fund for the OF capital
requisite for gentleman about engaging the
ing profession; and WORTHLESS OF same
patriotic and dsinterested class carefully putting away
small portion Of the best New York salt be used for
sonng such stray potatoes might be given them
chary's sake. The future woful sight ndeed
to classbeng nothing less than the spectacle OF
whole class OF gentle people actually necasssted
gage In useful occupations the manifest
upper classes and the destruction the organs
the heads Of those whom the village call the com.
people, TLey babe fair TO be in the awful predcs
ment OF the who, upon being refused small sum OF
money by wayarer remarked that he should be Obliged
do deed which his soul abhorred Struck by the
Walton. the kndhesrted traveller gave him money
and asked what the terrible thing that otherwise he
should have resoed to- and which abhoent his
soul g" should have been compelled to 20 to work for
vngr said the sturdy rogue So with the manufacturing
inerestthe capitalists, the agents. the clerks the
sEnees &C. who nothing but work before them in the
OF Folks election In short they feared finding them
selves the predcsment of the French srisoccy
fvehndhy years since, who were compelled to become
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-11-22
Michigan Electioua.

The Free Press says the Democracy oil
Detroit have achieved another most glori-
Gus victory. The Democrats have ma
jority in four out Of the six wards Of the
city.
IN Springwells The Federal majority is
only l6.
Ii Hamtranck, out Of 100 votes The Dem
ocrats have LOB.
Greenfield gives 8 Democratic majority
for Governor.
In Oakland county the whole Democrat.
ic ticket is elected. Filcll's majority will
be upwards Of $50. aa&s
Every town in Monroe county has Civ
en- Democratic majority.
A letter says, Calhoun county will give
Felch (Dem. q majority Of 200 to 25O
over Vickery, Wing.
The sturdy Democracy Of Old Lenawee
met the enemy and conquered.
The returns from all the counties heard
from, show increased majcriIies for the
Democrats-ahd the State has gone clear
for the regular ticket, Of course Ohis
Chion.