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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

AWFUL SITUArIoN-Th following alarm
ing adventure happened to a gentleman in the
course of a late visit to the celebrated cathe-
dral of St. Paul's, London. In his investiga-
ton Of the several curiosities of the place, he
arrived at the turret which contains the ma
chinery of the clock Here the dial plate is
accessible, and on its inside is a small square
aperture, for the convenience of the person
shifting the hands of the clock Our friend
being of decidedly inquisitive disposition,
and particularly fond of thrusting himself into
every strange and out of the way corner, i'm
mediately popped his head through the invit-
ing opening. He was instantly absorbed in
the enjoyment of the view his elevated situa-
ton afforded him, his position in reference to
the hands of the clock never costing him
thought when, guilotine like, down came the
ponderous bar which constitutes the larger
hand, right over his devoted head. A gentle
and gradual pressure on the spine soon gave
him hint of the predicament in which he
stood.
To draw his head out was impossible, and
it became an unavoidable fixture, while the
powerful and steady motion of the machinery
was scarcely at all impeded. Decapitation in
its most lingering and shocking form must
have been inevitable, had not the bell-ringer,
in the exercise of his duty, at this moment
arrived. He instantly perceived how matters
stood, and with the quickness of thought
stopped the machinery. The bar was showed
up by means of levers, and the terrified and
astonished man released from his peril. 1t
is said he has ever since been very shy of
trusting his head off the perpendicular, and
gives an involuntary shudder when, in look
ing out Of window, his neck by accident
touches the frame -Greenock Advertiser.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

DEADLY ArrRAy.-A slip from the St Louis Repub-
lican of March IL says We learn by letter from
gentleman in Springfield, illinois, to his friend in this
CITY, that on Wednesday evening last, quarrel occur
red in that place. at the of Mr. spottswood be-
tween H B TRuErr, Register at the Land Ofhce at
Galena and DR. EARLY account Of something which
Early, had said or done at the late (Admnlstraton)
convention at Vandalia Of which Early was member
Truett called Early her when Early attacked him with
a chair at which time Truett drew pistol from his
pocket, and shot Early the ball entering just above
the left hip, and lodging in the body. Truet was Ia
ken into custody. Early was not dead on Saturday
morning. but hourly expected to die"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

VERY CHEAP GOODS.-We shall open Mon
Y day. 5th inst large supply Of cheap articles in our
line, which will be sold unusually low Tor cash. or short
credit.
Some very handsome Shalleys
Mousseaine de Lame dark coors,
Handkerchieis, very cheap, French Chlntz,
Irish Linens, Diapers, Sheetings, Napkins,
Cambrcs, Bobincts, Hosiery,
Very handsome figured and plain Silks :,
Cotton Shngs, together with large supply OF other
articles. w
Also handsome supply Of Mems Wear, which will be
made in the best
All persons indebted on account of 1897, will please
call and settle . - ,.,..
mar 6-3tw2w
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ILLUSTRATION OF REALITY.
Read he folioping and be confirmed!

A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR is the greatest
II ornament belonging TO the human frame. How
strangely The loss oft changes the and pre-
maturely brings on the appearance Of old age, which
causes many recoil being uncovered and sometimes
10 shun society, avoid the tests and sneers Of
their acquaintance the remainder OF their lives are
sequenty spent in retirement In short not the loss
Of property fills the generous thinking youth with that
heavy sinking gloom as does the loss of his hair To
prevent all these unpleasant circumstances Odrdges
BALM OF COLUMBIA, stops the hair from falling of
the first application, and few bottles it again.
\ likewise produces eyebrows and whskers prevents
the hair from turning grey makes il curl beautifully and
frees il from scuf Numerous certificates Of the first
spectabty in support Of the virtues of oldridges Balm,
are shown by the propnetor.
IJ Read the JolopiRg.
ROBERT WHARTON, Esq, late Mayor Of Philadel-
phia has certified may be below, to the high cha
rac1er Of the following gentlemen.
The undersigned do hereby certify that have used
the Balm Of Columbia discovered by J. Oldrdge, and
have found highly servceable, not only proven
tive against the falling off ofhair, but also certain
ratye
VIM THATCHER, Senior.
Methodist Minister in st. George charge, No 80 north,
fifth street
JOHN p. INGLIS, 33I, Arch street.
JOHN D. THOMAS, M. d. l62, Race street.
JOHN ., FURRY, loi, Spruce street.
HUGH MeCuRDY, 24a South, 7th street.
JOHN GARD, Jr l23, Arch street.
The aged and those who persist in wearing wigs may
not always experience its restorative qualities, yet will
certainly raise its virtues in the estimation Of the public
when is known that three Of the above sgners
than fifty years age and the other not less than thirty
From The Mayor.l
CoMMoNwRALrH OF PENNsYLvANIA,l
City of Philadelphia.
|, ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor OF said city OF Phil.
adelpha, do hereby certify that well acquainted with
Messrs J. p lnglis, John s. Furey and Hugh McCurdy
whose signed to the above certificate that they
gentlemen Of character and responsibility, and such
full credit should be given to the said certificate.
In witness whereof, have hereunio my hand, and
caused the seal OF the city TO be Affixed this sixth
IT, S. day of December &c
ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor.
OBSERVE that each bottle of the Genuine Balm has
splendid engraved wrapper, which is represented the
Falls Of Niagara, &c &c. ..
For sale at Wholesale by COMSTOCK & CO, sole
gent for America $780, Pearl street, New York, and by
most druggists Throughout America
March II. ...
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29
CHITTY ON BILLS.

Mr. Warren, in his Popular and Practical Introduce
ton Law Studes, p 492 giving directions to the stu
dent for selecting library, mentions, on Bills of Ex-
change Joseph Gritty SEN Joseph Chitty, Jr Bayey,
and Roscoe and then adds "The first Of these and the
edition of 1893, from which the last American edition is
taken will be found ncomparably the most useful for the
practitioner"
In another place. he says: "Ths is great and very
intricate head of Law Bills of Exchange, Promssory
Notes etc and which the students attention will
be called almost daily. Mr.. Chlttys Treatise,
which is very complete and mastery one contains every
thing relating the subject very conveniently arranged
and with an excellent Analytical Index.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

JONATHAN AcAIN.-A billed pig is a rarity !;
well, we billed one, but one of our chaps
covered him with dissolved Indian rubber
afore he was potted He billed and billed for
six hours, and was served up, but when the
knife was popped into the crittur, he up and
bolted. Now, you see, the Indian rubber kept
out the water, so he couldn't die he was a
bit of suspended animation, and the first touch
of the knife woke him up, and he now carries
his waterproof carcass up and down New
Orleans, and don't care curse for the rain
London Times.
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TIME FRENCH REvOLUTION-A History, by the
i author Of Saror Resartus, is just published and
this day received. For sale by - F. TAYLOR
Also, :. Sartor Resartus," vol ~.
Ferdinand and Isabella, by Prescott vols.
The Encyclopedia Of Geography 3 yos.-comprisng
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Civil and POLITICAL showing its relation TO the Heavenly
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each Country and the Industry, Commerce, Political In
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Albert Gaatin on Banking .. .'"
Home, by Miss Sedgwick. ,M
History Of the Late War; vol, with many engravngs.
Yankee Notions, | vol. mar
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THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.

Traced upon the leaf we see,
As record pure and bright,
Words, that breathe OF liberty.
Thoughts that bless the Freeman's sight
From the places Of the West,
Where sweet peace hath set her seal,
On our vision is imprest
Every hope which Freemen feel.
Is il that some magic power
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And be free from age to age.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29
From JUDGE Cotren.

| know Mr. Barbour's Of research, his ability
and industry and do not hesitate to that the plan can
not be better executed than has been by him speak
with the more confidence, because used several OF his
heads in the Of Judicial research and found them
very great assistance The book is essentially neces
sary the Chancery practitioner Our undgested Chan
cery Reports are numerous, and the publication Of work
Of the kind has already been too long delayed.
N"" .. f. CowEN.
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ILLINOIS IN 1897.

A SCETCH descriptive Of the situation, boundaries.
n face Of the country, prominent districts, prairies
rivers minerals animals, agricultural productions, public
lands plans Of internal Improvement manufactures, etc,
sketches Of the countless cities, and principal towns in
the State together with letter the cultivation of the
prares by the Hon. H. L.. Ellsworth to which are an
nexed the Letters from Rambler in the West 1t also
contains fine map Of the State Just received and for
sale by +. TAYLOR,
dec l4.tf Immediately east of Gadsby's.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29
.. CHTTTY'S CRIMINAL LAW.
From the american Jurist and Lac Magdeinc 70
Jt,u1ru 1917

January, 1887.
"The extensive Of this book, and its welearned
reputation, render any particular remarks from its
character entirely supeuous But the notes and refer
by Mr. Perkins the American editor 10 the present
edition, deserve especial mention. They place their
thor among American annoators by the side of Story and
Mctcalf. Mr.. Perkins's notes acute, tho
rough and learned and what is very Important appended
with critical accuracy their natural places IN the text
Reference has been made to nearly twothousand
in addition to the former editions All the Amer
reports have been sftcd and every which bears
upon any part of the Criminal Law correctly cited We
do not hesitate to say, that Mr. Pcrkinss labors have
sen.ialy enhanced the value Of Mr.. Chttys work.
Feb. l0-3t
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

"What errors the newspapers do commit,
to be sure, (said the Lord Mayor, the other
day, to Hobler J for here Continued his Lord
ship, pointing to the Gruaticle) is an article
headed Hamlet Of Poplar Now, of course
am aware that Mr.. kean is here alluded to
as the popular Hamlet; but for goodness sake
why does not the Press express itself bet
ter !"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

pKOOkMAN'S LONDON DRAWING PENCILS.
ID f.. Taylor, has this day received u small supply Of
the above which are known 10 he genuine and will be
warranted SUCH and be returned to him by pur.
chasers If they do not give satisfaction. very limited
number of each letter received, graduated to every de-
gree OF hardness and shade.
Also, Whatman's English Emperor Drawing Paper,
double the size of the Antiquarian
French Fancy Paper, the genuine =" PAPER Vegetable"
Of an unusually large size.
English and German Mathematical Instruments, in
cases and separately. the best.
English Water Coors Reeves London Drawing PEN
ellis.
LEVELS Liverpool Drawing Pencils.
English, Antiquarian, and other Drawing Papers, and
other article of the kind together with the best col
lection of works on Drawing Engineering, Mathematics,
Mechanics and other branches oG the arts and sciences
Tor sale the United States, imported by the advertiser,
and for sale in all cases at the lowest prices.
Books and other articles imported TO order.
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Immediately east of Gadsby's Hotel
ian 20,tf
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

GOETHE, in his Wilhelm Meister, says" Mans
highest merit always much possible TO be ruled
by them Life lies before huge quarry lies be-
fore the archtect he deserves not the OF archi-
tect except when out Of this foruitous mass, he can
combine With the greatest economy, suitabencss ana
durability form the pattern Of which originated
in his spirit"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

The average value OF the total amount Of grain
raised in Great Britain and Ireland is Gl3i OOOOO
or about 1884 100000, viz: Of wheat G50OOO,0OO;
barley, els, 5000; and of oats, E66,0o0,Ooo
The value Of potatoes is stated TO be uPpa'ds Vi
f2oOOO 900, or abou $4,000 600 ,--,
The annual quantity OF Sleeps wool, lopg any
short Is estimated at 2f6 600 lbs and Its value al
fI3979 l76 or about $65, 06S,00o
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NO. So.

lives Of those are not lost, who have lived long
enough to be an example TO the world; and
though his country will not reap the blessings
his life might have conferred upon il, yet while
the six years following the Revolution of 1880
shall have place in history, the memory Of
Armand Carrel will not perish utterly from
among men.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

WoMANLY DISTINCTIONS. Christina, Queen
Of Sweden, used to say she loved men not
because they were men, but because they
were not Christiana, ci-devant Queen
of Spain, alias Madam Monoz, oice versa,
loves men simply because they are men.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

A woman in Lancaster, being told that eaI-
dies had been raised two cents in the pound,
on account of the war, said, Dang 1t, are
then got to fighting By candlelight?"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29
CoLLYER ON PARTNERSHIP.

"Of the four Treatises above mentioned Watson,
Montague, Cow, and Coyer,l the chief Cows and
Colyers-the former published in 1880 the latter in 1888
Mr.. Collyer is perhaps, upon the whole, 10
be preferred on account OF his fuller statement of the
whereby the reader will be able to understand and APP
preciate," &c-Warren's LaD Studies, a highly valua-
Bile work recently published.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

SYMPATHY" Do you intend to go to the
funeral of poor Mrs. B, to morrow 2
asked one lady of another at a morning visit.
"Why, | cannot exactly say. Are there
many hacks engaged ?" ...
Eyes, great many"
"Then | believe shall go and take the
children, for the poor little creatures havn't
had a ride for the last six weeks"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

Wounds of animals may be easily cured by
the part affected being bathed frequently with
the yolk of an egg, mixed in the spirit Of tur-
pentine of Florence.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

A writer in one Of the Reviews was boast
ing that he was in the habit Of distributing lite
rary reputation. Yes" replied friend,
" and have done it protusely that you have
left none for yourself" ...
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

How TO COMMIT MURDER QUIETLY.-
Take young lady, and tell her she has pref
ty foot. She will then wear small thin shoes;
90 out in the wet catch cold the cold will
become fever: and she will die in a month.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

To the student and practitioner in Chancery, this book
will be valuable and almost necessary key To the multi
tudinous decisions in Chancery, which are scattered
can Reports and especially when considered that this
list is increasing every day-American J~is, for July
lS37
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29
DAVID HOFFMAN.
From BENJAMIN Rand, Esq.

BOSTON, july *, 1901
The American Chancery Digest is very useful and
valuable work Digest Of the decisions OF the Courts OF
Equity IN this country much wanted before the ap-
pearance of this work, index to the many volumes
Of printed reports otherwise OF comparatively little use to
the Profession in practice have examined the volumes
comprising this Digest find that the cases have been
collected and dgesed with great care diligence and hde-
1itv r. RAND
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29
From Chief Justice Savage.

NY examination of the Digest has been sufficient to
satisfy me of the great usefulness Of such work to the
Profession and of the ability and industry with which
it has been executed.
JOHN SAVAGE.
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Western paper says, /" That wood goes
further when left out of doors than when well
housed-some of his having gone upwards Of
quarter 81 a mile in one nightr' ~
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

BUBBLES fran the Bruamens Of Nassau, by Sir
ID Francis Head. published in 1886 an additional sup
ply is this day received, for sale by + Taylor.
Also Letters from Palmyra, Robbins History OF Eng
ish Literature and Language, vol, Cottons CONSTANT
nople and Athens. feb -
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

40 spare me, dear angel. one lock Of your hair"
A bashful young lover took courage and sighed;
"'Twere a sin to refuse you 80 modest prayer,
So take the ,ehoe tcig the sweet creature replied
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29

A CoMPLIMEST.-Garrick once asked
Rich, the manager of the theatre, how much
he thought Covent Garden would hold. II
could tell you to shilling" replied the mana
ger, "if you would play Richard in IT,"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-29
From Professor Hoffman.

-, - BALTIMORE, sept. y 1870.
This Digest is anaytcally arranged, and with all
quiste clearness cardinal and minor divisions and
embraces an extensive series of British and American
chancery Such laborsaving auxiaries emf
nenty useful to practitioners. ...
DAVID HoFFM.y,
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CHITTY'S pLEADINGS.

"lt is to writer Of day that the honor is due
Of having first thrown efectua light upon the science Of
Pleading by elaborate work, in which all its different
ues collected arranged in convenient divisions and
Iastrated by explanation and example"-Mr. Sergeant
,Steren
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NEW UNITED STATES GAZETTEER-Chsa
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TINE TWO BRIDES, or Ethel Churchill, novel, by
l.. T. l.. is Just published and this day received, for
sale hy +. TAYLOR,
And for circulation among the subscribers to the Wa
verify Circulating Library. ..
Also spendidly illustrated copy Of Bulwcr's new no
vel Of the Siege Of Grenada. Feb. II
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(tIvIL ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS JOUR
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