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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-03-29

Law ron rue C0ttEerios or TAxks-An
act in relation 10 The Collection Of Taxes in
this State adopted nj The recent session Of the
Legislature directs that, hereafter il shall be
The duty Of assessors Of n and Parish Tax
es 10 arrange their assessment rolls, as to ex-
hibit distinctly the property assessed; that the
parishes shall have the same lien for the pay.
ment Of taxes within their respective limits,
us IS now possessed by the state; that where
property shall have been assessed, and The
taxes thereon shalinotts paid, within the time
require by law, the collector o~ftaxes, whether
for the State or the parish, shall seize the prop
erty whether Of residents OF non-residents, by
virture Of the assessment roll, and proceed to
sell the same manner as under nm ordinary
execution, in the case ofnon-residents the sci.
cure aud sale "to be carried on contradictorily
with the District Attorney or Clerk Of the
Court, who shall represent and defend The in
terest oftbe nonresident, and receive five per
cent on the amount ofthe sale for his COM
pensation."
Property thus siezed and sold, tits further
provided may redeemed by tbs owner, it any
time within two years from the date Of the
sales by the reimbursement Of the price
paid, with the cost and charges, that may
have been incrred, the value Of improvements,
and eight per cent interest!
CmAarrr.-That charity which begins at
home, is said to remain a thome. Very likely.
gut not so with regard to charity which. in
! this Indictment season, sends a load of wood
or a bakers loaf, or a chicken to n poor neigh
Dor. The rich man who rolls in his coach,
and when he comes TO his home finds a glow
ing fire in his CRATE and the luxuries of all
climates upon his table, is very much tempted
to forget that within the toss of a biscuit from
his. door there may be a family in utter desti-
tuition, pinched for the necessities OF life, shiv-
ering over decaying embers, dreading to go
forth to find any employment, and not know
ing where to look for the supply of coming
necessities. To such a family a slight and
un0btrusive charity may carry JOY, the sight
Of which will be an ample reward for the be-
stowment on the part of the man who IS dwell.
ing in abundance. A little discipline Of this
kind, an occasional exercise of the feelings
Of benevolence, will strengthen the kinder
qualities Of the heart, and make a man realize
what is meant by "the luxury of doing good"
Let the rich man, then, give of his abundance,
Cheer the heart of the unfortunate and the
children of poverty and suffering. There may
not be among us much of what is called ex-
IRENE want-but there are many cases where
by extreme econmy are kept Just off the verge
Of the distressing priVation. To these cases
the hand Of Of charity should be extended, and,
while the severity of the season continues, let
the comforts of life find their way to the hous-
es ofthe poor, and carry g~ladness of the hearts
Of suffering humanity.
[Hartford Courant.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
BOSTON NAVY AGENT.

We have received a remarkably well written
communication, from highly respectable gen
teman in the city of Boston, animadverting in
the strongest terms upon late article in the
Globe, in relation TO the appointment Of Mr.
Wright as Navy Agent. We hope not 10 give
offence TO the writer, whom we remember with
the highest respect, when we say, that we must
beg leave to withhold his communication from
the public eye for the present. We do ibis,
not because that Mr.. Wright happens TO be a
personal friend; that would not weigh with US
a straw's value, if we deemed II our duty to
insert the communication butw think thai no
good can result from thetcontinuance of the
controversy. We fully and heartily endorse the
truth and Justice of the following extract from
the communication of our correspondent, in re-
alion to the excellence Of the Worcester Pal
ladium:
snow to us here who perfectly familiar with
all the circumstances Of the case the statements OF the
article in the Globe are suPremey ridiculous local
in question the standing motives OF the w orceser
Palladium among persons familiar With its character,
is a task futile in the extreme. That journal nee ds
no endorsement from the Globe from the writer !;
it stands and has stood for years. of the first if
not the first among the democratic family in New
England, for ability, dignity, and unwavering advo-
cacy of democratic principles of the strctest Sect 1t
has no superior among the many able democratic
of this section. Its able advocacy of all the
leading measures of the democracy, has been such as
to call forth encomiums from many distinguished gen.
emen of the party in various sections OF the country
including members Of the present Cabinet. The oca-
ton of the Palladium is in the 9th Congressional
District of this State, district which, at the election
for the 2Sth Congress, nominated as their candidate
the Hon. David Henshaw. The nomination was fairly
and openly made, in open convention, by delegates
chosen by the People themselves. The nomination was
in by and perfectly satisfactory 1.-THE people
of the district and no found fault with it, until
the Bay State Democrat published in Boston, at re
mote distance from the 9Th district, commenced war
upon the regular nominee of the party, and by accu-
sations the most unfounded both on the public and
private character of the distinguished nominee pro-
duced 30 much effect to elect Wing TO Congress"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

We copy the following article from the Chi
cago Democrat, and ask for il the attention Of
our friends aud of the public generally;
"We regret to see in some one of the democratic
papers in New York attacks upon this distinguished
statesman, who has just been appointed Secretary of
War; and must protest against any differences that
may exist in New York in relation the propnety of
amending the constitution of that State being inter
with the policy OF the democratic party In this
Union. indeed VIC give the internal quarrel OF New
York too much importance when We state that II Is
about the proprety OF changing the constitution OF
that State. II We mistake not, the difference Is only
as to the Of making the change, some prefer
ring convention and some preierrDg TO submit the
proposed amendments directly 10 the people. But
with this have nothing do. All we want is that
the New York democrats should keep their quarIes
10 themselves.
The appointment of Gov. Marcy has been hailed
throughout the Union very popular and deserving
one. His talents and integrity are pToserbalj and,
although he has had every posl of honor in his State,
and those commanding great variety OF talents, no
democrat in New York dare risk his reputation by the
assertion that he has not left every one with the
greatest credit 10 himself
II has been his fortune often to be n prominent po-
sitons in the trying times country ever wit
messed and he was never the man TO dodge respoo-
slbilty or show the least signs Of alarm. To HIM
the Democratic party and the whole country owe
much and the day is not far distant when those edi.
who stoutly assaiI him will be ashamed Of
their advance condemnaliohs. Indeed We are pleas
ed 10 that several of them have already changed
their tone.
M,jor Noah, in speaking Of Governor Marcy
makes the following naipe remarks
New York has an able and honest man in Will
liam L. Marcy. We have known him from the time
he kept little wooden law Office in Troy, by 10,
with a few law books and good French library. He
edited the Budget and we the National Advocate,
and together achieved in this State political
victories than Ney Sout but being fast runner,
he got INTO the Governors chair before could come
up TO him. My misfortune that sprung from
old and aristocratic family in the time Of the de-
luge, and my ancestors came Out of Egypt with the
lsraelItes.n
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

ed. "that the Bank question should be len 10
'~lhs arbitranaent of future enlightened pub
Tic opiaion--tl.at the Tariff should resf upon
.the principles of the Compromise act o.
.ls33-aud MatI,.iunal Improvements should
"hencetorth be left Nth The !Stafes"-which
YOU will find to literally lrue, by turning 20 that
speech, as now published by Greely x McEl
rath, his own friends and supporters.
| might here conclude my remarks on this
subject and, If consulted wy own feelings, |
should do so without proceeding TO an e1amna-
ZION of the details Of the extra session OF lS4l.
Truth, however, compes me to this. Conscious
of the rectitude of my position, brave the cal
umnies OF that period.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
MIR. CALHOUN'S FRIENDS.

We find the following paragraph in the South
em Advocate, a Wing paperpublished at Hunts
vile, Alabama, which requires explanation:
According to the Madisonan, the removal of Mr..
Williams, the collector OF Boston, direct slight
of Mr.. Calhoun. The Madisonian says: Mr.. w. is
warm friend of Mr.. Calhoun's, and we understand,
in consequence of his intimate personal and political
relations with Mr. w. Of long standing, he departed
from his general rule and expressed his desire to Pre-
sident Tyler to have Mr. W. appointed"
If the Madisonian ever said any such thing,
it was, of course, before it passed into the hands
of the present proprietor. This statement
is incorrect Mr.. Williams aoas not ap-
pointed because he was the friend of Mr..
Calhoun, but because he ,pas the only person
(then) before the Cabinet as candidate for the
otice-THIs WE HAPPEN TO KNOW As 10 "the
intimate personal and political relations" &c.
that is poetical license which may be excused
when one wishes to make out strong case.
The Wing papers have been industriously en-
gagged in endeavoring to ALLEVIATE the friends OF
Mr. Calhoun from the President in order to do
this they have relied almost wholly upon the
case we have alluded to above. II the facts
We're all known, no friend of Mr.. Calhoun
would have reason TO complain Of injustice.
None was intended-none has been done. Will
our Wing friends "ry again2"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

lowA.-The annual election in this Territory took
place Monday, 7th inst We have the Burlington
Hawk Eye of the 10TH That county (Des Moines)
elected one Wing and five Locos to the Legislature,
giving $40 majority against accepting State Constr
tuition with the limits prescribed by Congress
Henry county elected the eRtire Wing ticket, and
gave $50 majority against accepting the State Const
tuition. Lee county reported to 400 in favor of the
Constitution. 1t is understood, however, that the
Constitution is rejected, and that Iowa will remain a
Territory until she can the Missouri river as
her western boundary.
z. s. The Galena Gazette of the It'll says:
We learn by gentleman from Burlington, that
sufficient returns had been received there when he
left to insure the rejection Of the Constitution by a
majority of about {, 50O!"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

MORRIS CANAL ENLARGEMEsT.--In the statement
which has been going the rounds Of the papers as TO
the number of hands now employed in the enlarge
ment of the Morris canal the number is reported al
twelve hundred. We are informed the actual num-
Der is two thousand and fifty more were despatched
yesterday. All the different sections far New
ark will be completed by the first of June, and if the
weather should continue as favorable as for month
past, before. As the enlargement is also going on
between this place and Newark, it will not be long
after when boats of sixty tons burden will be enabled
pass the entire length of the canal to Jersey City,
and discharge their cargoes at our docks. Success
must attend the enterprising efforts which are now
making by the new company.-Jerxy City .adp.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
GOV. VAN NESS.

We see it stated in paper published some
where in the State of Maine, that this sterling
advocate Of Democracy sis to be removed
from the Office of Collector in the city of New
York. 1t is great mistake-no such thing is
thought of by anybody except few disappoint-
ed politicians of that State, who did not aid in
the election Of Mr.. Polk. The People, the
masses, too well know how much they owe to
the unwearied exertions Of Gov. Van Ness
during the late Presidential contest, to consent
TO his removal. He is faithful and efficient
officer and will continue, we doubt moi, to hold
the situation that he so ably fills.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
II HE MADISO N A N
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL %, is45.
NEW ARRANGEME EMIT.

The undersigned announces to the readers OF the
Madsonan that he has disposed Of the entire es,ab-
lishmeat to JESSE L. Dow Esq, gentleman Of es-
tabished reputation both in the literary ami political
circles Of the county. Mr.. ID. will also, We under
stand be aided by several gentlemen Of the most dis
unpushed abilities asd we have sufficient assurance
that the paper under such auspeies, viii give entire
satisfaction to the Administration, and TO the grea
Republican party.
The undersigned has likewise sold to Mr.. Dow al
the debts due from subscribers, and payment will bt
made 10 him alone.
The debts due for advertising, and for Jobs the un
dersigned has reserved and he desires that payment
be made to Mr.. l.. A. Gobnght, his duly authorized
agent who will Also settle all demands that may be
presented against the Undersigned
LIB. JONES.
Washington City, April 7, lSt5.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

Low RoR rHn DEAD.-Tbe love that survives the
tomb IS one OF the noiest attributes OF the soul n
II has its woes II has likewise its delights and when
the overwhelming burst of grief is Gained into In.
gentle tear Of recollection then the sudden anguish
and conVulsVe agony over the present ruins OF ali
that we most loved Is softeped away into pepsi,c
meditalions on all that was in the day Of is love
iness, who would root such sorrow from The
heart though il may sometimes throw n,ss;ns
cloud over the brigh, hour of rs.,y or spread deer
err sadness over the hour Of gloom, yet who would
exchange ever for the song Of pleasure, or IN.
burst OF rsvelryS No, there Is voice from the
tomb swesfsr than song; there is , rem~mhr~pce Of
me dead to which we turn even from the charm Of
the living. ~ y
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

NonLE CoNDUcT.-A correspondent of the Courier
and Enquirer relates the following Incident connect
ed with the disaster to the Swallow:
Joseph Reed, one of the ferrymen between Hud-
son and Athens, was rowing in his yawl at the time
tne swallow struck The rock. As soon as he sppre-
oated the nature Of the disaster he used all his ef
forts to reach the place. and succeeded in saving the
lives of five persons who were floating about on
boards and fragments OF the wreck. BY several of
them he was offered reward for his intrepidty
which he refused, and said Although am poor
man. did not exert myself TO save your lives for the
sake OF money Joseph Reed humble as he is. be-
longs to the Grace Darling school Of philanthro
pists.7
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
MR.. CALHOUN AND THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS

Mr.. CALHOUN AND THE OF TEXAS.
The great Annexation Meeting held at the city Of
Galveston, Texas, upon the receipt of the news OF
the passage of the Joint Resolutions for annexation
and Of which our last paper gave some account,
passed series of spirited and patriotic resolutions
one Of which is the following:
I" 9Th That we shall ever hold in grateful remem-
brance the distinguished services Of JoHs c, CAL
HoUs whose gigantic intellect is only equalled by the
purity Of his patriotism his hlameless lite, and entire
devotion TO the best interests of his country. His Off
cal dispatches marked by that power Of research
originality and truth, which carry conviction, and
command the admiration Of the world. lie has been
the jax Telemon of the true American policy, and
will not be forgotten in l848."
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

We understand from the Capitol, that seats for
the expected members Of Congress from Florida and
Iowa are being made. We think those from Texas,
also, might have seats made for them, and that the
stuff for two chairs for tho representatives Of Cafor-
MIA might be got out and charged TO the account OF
constructive mileage.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

GL.ss.lt is difficult to foresee 10 what perfection
the manufacture OF glass may be brought and to what
purposes the article may yet be applied. The balance
spring of chronometcr is now made Of glass, a. a
substitute for steel and possesses greater degree of
elasticity and greater power Of resisting the slterna
tons of heat and cold. A chronome,er with glass
balance spring sent TO the North Sea, and expos
Ell to competition with nine other chronometers and
the result OF the experiment report in favor of
the chronome,er with the glass spring. In manu-
factory 10 France, they are making glass pipes
for the conveyance Of water which cost nearly 30 Der
cent less than the iron pipes now used and will bear
a far greater external pressure.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
THE WELCOME BACK.

Swss, /. tho hour that brings US home,
Where all will spring 10 meet US
Where hands are striving ~ We cores,
To be tho first 10 greet US
When the world hath spent It's frowns and wrath
And care been soTely pressing,
IT'S sweet 10 turn from our rowing path,
And 6nd freside blessing.
Oh. ioyfuIly dear is the bon.ew track,
five are but sure OF a welcome back.
What do we reck on a dreary way,
Though lonely and benighted,
five know there are lips to chiJe our stay,
And eyes that will beam love-hghied1
What is the worth Of a diamond ray,
To the glance that flashes pleasure;
When the words that welcome back, betray,
We form a hearts chief treasure Z
Oh, ioyfully dear Ia our homeward track,
LII we are but sur of a welcome back.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

POPULAR LECTURES ON SCIENCE AND ART; by Dr..
Lardner. .. ..
We have received from Greedy and McEIrath, of
New York, part first Of this exceedingly valuable
and interesting collection Of scientific tracts.
DIR. l.. as lecturer, has but few equals and his
illustrations while they intelligent to the most
ignorant and dull, are irresisdbly convincing.
wonderful.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
OUR NEW PAPER.

In order to make the necessary preparations
for our new paper, our daily viii not again be
issued until Thursday, when it will appear in
new dress. In order TO compensate for this
delay, we shall, on that day. give our readers
thrice the usual quantity Of reading matter.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

A young man, named John, the son Of Mr.. George
Hill, of this city, seriously injured yesterday
afternoon, " the horse, which he was watering in
the stream, the railroad bridge, lying down and
rolling over him. lie carried TO his home; and
this morning, we learned that his condition was i'm
proving.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

1t will be seen by the foregoing that Grea, Britain
produces about half the iron IN the civilized world
that the United States stands next to Great Britain
and France next. twill also be observed that the
United States produces about half as mnch as ia pro-
duced on the continent Of Europe About two-tb,,ds
ofal the iron trade in the United States is smelted
from the ore in Pennsylvania Harrisburg Argus.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

The National Inteligencer appears not to have re-
ceiyed satisfactory returns from Virginia at any ratio
il has received none worthy Of notice, II We may
draw an inference from It's silence.
IL can hear from Mexico and Brazil sooner than
any Of US when il pleases; but, as for the Old Do
mnion, what is that to ii when il speaks in favor
of Texas
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
SMALL. BUSINESS.

The New York Courier and Enquirer says
tina, John S. Chauncy, Esq, has published the
names of those who died on board ofthe Van
daa. Mr.. Chauncy has done no such thing
the Madisonidm published the list of the names
which The Courier borrows from our paper
without credit. If we thought this was done
purposely, we would begin with the Courier, in
carrying out our late determination, and decline
a further exchange with that paper.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
FAIRLY CAUGHT.

Those editors and letter-writers who stole the
article from our paper respecting the new uni
form of the Navy, without giving us credit
therefor, viii have to acknowledge their gull, of
larceny, in correcting the euor--,hsrs some
consolation.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
Extract Of a letter dated,

Extract Of letter dated,
"RIcnmosp, April 2Gth, lS45.
g Siddon's majority in this district Will be about
900. Ii is thought from Information received mat
Leake is elected in the AlbomaIe District.
So far as heard from, for the State Legislature We
are gaining rapidly
In the first district. Atkinson is re-eleoted-baiy
is re-elected-D romgoole is Observation-Disclosures Is
eleeted--seddon is elected Bedinger is elected
all democrats II is said that McCarty independent
whg) is elected in the Loudon district, the only wing
member Of Congress from Virginia, so far as heard
from.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28
A RESPECTFUL. REQUEST.

Being about To incur an immense expense, IN pro-
curing entirely materials for new paper, for
which we intend to pay cash delivery; and having
to NEE, our pecuniary obligations to Mr.. Jones' all
which will be payable the first of May, the present
proprietor of the Madisonian will consider II high
favor if those indebted to the establishment will en-
deavor TO lqudale the amount on before that time
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

A man was thrown from his horse on Pennsylvania
avenue, between 10Th and 18th streets; but we be-
Ieve that no bones we're broken, and only slight
bruise occasoned.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

CARusI's Mar BALL. This brilliant affair will
come of at the Saloon llth street, on the evening
of the first of May. From our recolleotions of the
past we feel confident that this gathering Of youth
and beauty will be worthy Of our city and Of the
timrs
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-28

In the last Legislature the Democrats had a
majority of 10 in the Senate, and the Wings
l6 IN the House. 1t is reported that the Demo
Gratis have already gained IL and the Wings A.
the Legislature is safe, and we shall hail the
election Of Democratic Senator in Congress
from The Old Dominion.