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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-10

Stuarfs Pictnrcs-W stated on the authority OF the
Boston Transcript as we supposed that Stuarts Por-
traits OF the five Presidents neglected and unpur-
chased. 1t is incorrect The pictures to which the
Transcript refers are Stuars half length portraits Of
the first five Presidents, from which the various series
Of engravings and Autographs taken, and were con-
sidered by Stuart himself his greatest efforts aud
were intended as commencement Of an historical Sc
res of the portraits Of the Presidents of the IT, States
Instead Of heng neglected and unpnrchased they were
sold by Mcssrs. Daggett of Boston, for whom they were
originally painted, to English gentleman, in 1892 for
large Of money, for the purpose Of taking TO Eu-
rope where the works Of Stuart held in deservedly
high estimation. They are, however, not yet removed
from Boston. They never offered to Congress.
though originally painted with that view and letter
was addressed by Washington Allston to Mr. Yer
euoglzng them very high terms; but the possessors
received their price without the trouble OF taking them
to Washington
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LEEsBuRG, Eva, Feb. 8.


Melancholy Eremt On Sunday morning. the 2sth
ultimo Thomas II. Mason, son of WILLIAM L. T
Mason, Esq. in tho fifteenth year, was found dead in
the field within short distance Of the town. and con-
veyed TO his fathers house Ii appears that on Saur
day, the day preceding, young Mason. his brother and
another companion, took their guns and went out 10
anuse themselves in hunting In the forenoon it rain
Cd and, with slight intermissions the day throughout
was stormy and unpleasant. Though not constantly
exposed 10 the weather, the two brothers continued out
till late in the afternoon, when aud fatigucd they
turned their steps towards home. When near the town
The elder brother, walking faster passed his brother
and came on supposlng he was just behind, and would
soon reach home. Night came, and his brother
irving, he returned with friends to the place where
he had last seen hun, and dillgctt search was made
without success On their return the alarm was given,
and our citizens promptly assembled considerable
numbers. and commenced search in the neighboring
fields and farm houses, which continued throughout
the night and till about eight o'clock on Sunday morn
ing when the body Of young Mason was discovered ~
ing on his face in the field of Mr. Scldcn's within two
hundred yards Of The main road, and not ten minutes
walk from his home Exhausted from the effects of
cold ram without any refreshments since morning, or
he went out before breakfast) and iatigued with the
long-contnued walk 1t is supposed this unfortunate
youth fell from extreme weakness and found himself
unable to rise again. On examining the body it was
found he had fallen with the hands under him. and from
severe confusion the face he doubtless received
violent shock In this situation, it is probable, he was
inscnsihc to suffering and unconscious Of his lonely
bed, quickly sunk into the arms Of death.-Gcuus Of
LfbcrfV
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-09-28
DE II IT s s r.

J. LEWIS, performs every operation
on the TEETH, GUMS and Mourn, on the
most modern and approved principles oil
DENTAL SURGERY.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH, can be supplied
from one to an entire set, to correspond
with the LIVING TEETH. They are IN
CORRUPTlBLE; they never change their
color, nor do they absorb the saliva or
uces ofthe mouth, consequently they do not
cause an unpleasant taste or fetid breath.
U'The much dreaded and painful ope-
ralions heretofore practiced, greatly obv-
ated in extracting of TEETH and stumps OF
TEETH. jill. having supplied himself with
instruments of all kinds, sizes and shapes,
suitable for the occasion,th surgical treat
ment Cfthe TEETH will be of less pain 10
the patient than ever done heretofore in
the U. S. Irregularities of the teeth in
children prevented, in adults remedied, &c.
&c. From perfect knowledge ofmechan.
cal, chemical and professional operations he
feels warranted in Offering his services to
The public, references can be had rs to his
practice, judgement and skill, by calling at
his room, north east corner the square,
do door in Church st. Burlington VT.
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DR.. RELIES
BOT AEJTCAI DROPS

\ > one OF The most clficacious compounds in
d the .Materia .Medica, for the cure of that
class of invcteratc diseases produced by an
impure state ofthe blood, and vitiated habit
Of the body, aid usually exhibiting themselves
in the forms of Scrofuia, Sell Rheum, Leprosy,
ST. .4nthony's Fire, Feuer Sores, (evon when
the bones are affected,) White SwelLings, (if
apr lied with DR.. Jebb's Liniment,) foul and
obstinate Ulcers. Sore Legs and Eyes. Scaldhead
IN children. Scurry and Scorbutic Gout, PIN
pied or Carbuncled Faces, fostering Eruptions,
and Penereal 7aints throughout he body, in
which last case the Drops often cure when
Mercury fails. Thay are also the best Spring
and .4utum'lal Ph5sic to purify and cleanse
the system from humors which frequently ap.
pear at these seasons Of the year. They also
aid the process Of digestion. and by purifying
the blood, prevent the secretion of malignant
humors on the lungs. The Proprietor conf
IDENTIFY relies upon the vast number of sur.
prising cures effected by these Drops, not only
in Boston and its vicinity, but throughout the
union. for the best proof Of their excellence as
an unfailing Alternative Medicine, in all the ca.
ses above specified.
This article has recently been pronounced
by physician Of the first responsibility, who
had witnessed its surprising efficacy. as en-.
titled, in his opinion 10 take the lead of all
the popular articles known for the aljNve COM
plants, ana indeed it is fast gaining this point
in public estimation, throughout the country.
rrlce 81 Bottle, or six Bottles for So.
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DIR. Relies
ANTT-BYLLIoUS PILLS,

F0T Indigestion, Loss Of .4ppeIile, Lisisessness,
Headache, Costiueness, Eatulence, Cholic,
Bilious affections, &c.
TO comment on the efficacy of these Pills,
n after a successful experience of many
years in England and America has establish
ed their reputation, is needless Suffice it to
observe, that for redundancy of Bile, Flatu.
ence. Costiveness, Headache, &c. &c, they
will undoubtedly prove far more scrviceable
than those drastic purges too frequently en-
ploy,ed, and will not only at the same time
tend TO remove the offending cause by gen.
tie motions. and strengthen the digestive
organs, but improve the appetite and renovate
the system. Price so cents.
DIR. RELIES VEGETABLE SPF,
CIFIC,
For Sick Headache, &c. Price so cents. XII
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Dh. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS,
FOR FEMALES,

WHEY purify the Blood, quicken its circu.
l. lation, assist the suspended operations
of nature, and are general remedy for tho
prevailing complaints among The female part
of society. The Pills are particularly efica
clous in the Green Sickness. Palpitaton Of
tho Heart, Giddiness, short Breath, Sinking
of the Spirits, Detection and Discrimination to
exercise and society. Married ladies' will
find the Pills equally useful. except in cases
of pregnancy, when they must mol be taken
neither must they be taken by persons of
hectic or consumplvc habits. Price $3.50
box.
ALso-THE CELEBRATED
CAMBRIAN TOOTH.ACHE PILLS..
Which give immediate reiisf without tho
least injury to the Teeth. On trial this will
be found one of the best remedies known for
this complaint. Price so cents a box. ks
UsNono genuine unless signed on the
outside printed wrapper by the sole proprietor
T. KlDDER, immediate uctessor TO the late
DIR. w. T. CONWAY. For sale at his CountSuI
Room, owe: No, 80, Court. street, near Con-
cert Hail. Boston, and also by his special APP.
pointmen'' J. a. J, Fl. PECK & Co.
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DIR. JEBB'S CELEBRATED LINZ.
MENT.
DUMFRIES'
OPEY.E WATER!

ENOk sore or iaRamed Eyes, gives immed.
Il ate ease and relief. On recent sore eyes,
the effect is most salutary. Where the com
plant has been years standing, and in some
exceeding bad cases. the most unexpected
and desirable relief has been found in the
use of this EYE WATER, after every other
remedy had failed. Many persons who have
used it, pronounce it the best preparation for
these complaints they have ever met with,
especially in cases Of soreness or inflammation
of long standing. Price 25 cents a bottle, k3
None genuine unless signed on tho outside
printed wrapper by the sole proprietor, r.,
KlDDER, immediate successor 10 tho late Dr.
w. i. CONWAY. For sale at his Counting
Room, over No. 90, Court.street, near Con-
cert Hall. Boston, and also by his speciol an.
poinlment, by J. & J, ii. PECK g. Co,
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complaints, Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia, Pal.
sy, Piles, injuries from he use of mercury
quinnine and other dieases Of long Standing. i
may be found necessary to take both the life
Pills and the Phoenix Bitters, in the doses bo.
fore recommended
N. B.-Thcso Pills and the Bitters viii rot
all mercury out of tho system infinitely faster
than the best preparations of Sarsaparilla.
and are q certain remedy for the rushing Of
blood to the head or all violent headaches, tic
posed TO apopexy, palsy, &c. should never DO
without the Lille Pills or the Bit,ers, for ono
dose in time will save life. They cqualizc tho
circulation of the blood, draw all pressure from
the head, restore perspiration. and thrown off
every mpurity by the pores ofthe skin.
The above Medicine is for sale by
ROBERT MOODY,
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JAMES w. EIcKcK

DE SPECTFULLYin invites tho attention Of
IL the public to the stock ofBO0ks and Sta
honery which he now offers for sale. All the
new publications ofimportance have been late
ly received, and additions made to the assert.
ment of standard works, before on hand.
Among the new arrivals may be specified.
Travels in Europe, by Wilbur Fske, ID. D.
DR.. Humphreys Foreign Tours vols.
Life on the Lakes Q vols.
Life of The Rev. Geo. Crabbe, by his son.
GARDENERS Music of Nature.
GrilIin's Remains, 2 vols. 8 vo.
The Hoary Head, new work, by J. Abbott.
Old Ironsides, illustrated.
Russell's modern Europe, vols, 6 vo.
Connie on Digestion, &c.
The Robber, II New Novel by James.
Ernest Maltravers and Sequel.
Martin Tabor and other Tales.
A splendid Shakespeare English edition 10
vols. price SIS.
Miss Leslies complete cookery.
Prayer Books and Bibles, n great variety.
Watts and Select Hymns, three sizes and in
three styles of Binding.
Methodist Hymns.
Piano .Music-A choice selection ofsongs
and pieces by the most celebrated composers.
PAPER-A large stock of all qualities made
by Ames, Owen e. Hurlbul. e. Hudson.
Stationery ofall kinds in abundance.
Silver Pencils, also few fine penknives of
Rogers make.
Visiting cards and card cases.
Port ioos, steel pens, Ink and writing fluid.
Burlington, Jnne 8, 1888.
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wv O r M T e a :.


IL unequalled WORM TEA, a sovereign
remedy for worms. Strange and incredible
are the effects of these detestable vermin
few persons, and it is thought none, are free
from them, particularly fema'c s and children
Many persons 60 through distressing cou"s
of medicine, without any benefit, whe,, they
might be relieved by using the worm tes'.
This invaluable medicine has been tested bv
the experience of more than four thousand
persons of various ages, and not one solitary
complaint; on the contrary, hundreds have
called and unsolicited given their decided
preference TO it, after trying the different
articles sent forth to the public, and pronoun-
ced DR.. Nj. HITCHCOCK'S worm tea un-
rivaled and unequallcd. For sale by J.&J.
Fl. PECK s. Co., only agents in Burlington
for the sole proprietors, A. Hitchcock s. Co.
Utica N. Y,
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SPECTACLES.

WYE have just received the best assert.
w ment Of Silver Bow'd Speclaclcs
which we have ever opened, We have
the fine wire temples from No. I to 10
Concave for near sighted persons: fine wire
temples No to 80 Convex, Slides of most
all numbers. Double Spcctaccs with
white and colored glasses; Goggles; Spec
tacle cases of various kinds. Gold specta>
Giles, for sale at the Variety Shop.
PANGBoRN g. BRrNsMAID.
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WANTED

A JOURNEYMAN Cooper, one who
- is OF good moral habits, aud who is
first rate workman. TO such good encour-
agement, will be given, bv Applying to
G.. SEVERANCE.
N. b. wish to contract for quantity
Of red oak flour barrel slaves.
BURLINGTON .1upusI q j833 C.
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DIR. M. HITCHCOCK'S neply inventcd

SNUFF only 25 cents.
EOR the cure and absolute relief of
IL catarrh, dizziness Of the head, weak eyes
nervous headaches, fallcn.sckncss fits, and
infants troubled with the snui1les, partial
shocks Of palsy, &c. For sale by J. Il J. II.
PECK & Co., only Agents in Burlington for
the sole propriotor's A. Hitchcock & Co..
IItico NJ v
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TO SPORTSMEN.

ENHE subscriber is now opening and
n offers low for cash, a good assortment
OF English Percussion Shot Guns, of the
best quality. also Powder Flasks and Shot
Bags. July 10. RopERr MooDy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-09-28
FARMS FOR SALE.

GEVERAL valuable improved FARMS
- in The township of MORA. in The coun.
ty of Franklin. and state of New York.
These Farms are situated in one of the
best grain growing and grazing townships
in the county, lying between Plattsburgb
and Ogdensburgh, and about 65 miles from
each. The Rail Road from Lake Cham
plain to Ogdensburgh, the survey OF which
is now beng made, passes directly through
the township.
TO farmers DESTROYS Of settling in q
healthy and productive country, this town
ship offers great inducements.
Also for sale ,oiid land in lots to suit pur.
chascrs.
Apply to the subscriber, MORA Mills,
Franklin Co., N. Y.
HENRY ~ BRUSH.
Juoira Mills, .4ugust I, 1888.
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Groceries are selling cheaper
at Wait and Tabor's than at any other
Store in Burlington. Persons wishing to
purchase can satisfy themselves OF The fact
bv alinp and enduring the prices.
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BARK !NrHHHS

g EABURY q YOUNG'S patent i'm
~ proved Bark NILS, No. I, 9, and 8.
superior to any thing now in use, turning
both ways, for sale at manufacturers prices
July 90. BY ForLETT e. BRADLEYs.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby forbid ,rusting
N or trading with my son, Solomon
Johns, as shall not pay any debts of his
contracting after this date, wihtut my
consent. SILAS JOHNS.
Huntington July l2, 1888.
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THNHE subscriber has just received large
l. addition to h stock Of Hardware and
Saddlery which he Offers cheap for cash.
July 10. ROBERT MOODY.
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PROPOSALS
FOR BREAKWATER MATERIALS
AT Burlington. for 1889.

VII burlington, I0F 1859.
CEALED proposals will be received at the
~ subscribers Office in Burlington, until tho
first day ofOctober, 1888, for the delivery at
some safe and convenient place in the vicinity
to be designated, the following articles:
PITCH PINE OR HEMLocK TIMBER.
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$40 logs IS feet long, not less than twelve
80 40 /" inches at the small,
and not oyer eighteen
inches at the large
end.
1.-THE above described Pitch Pine, Hemlock
or Round White Pine Timber is delivered by
water, the different sizes TO be kept separate
to each crib there must be at least three trau.
erse poles, the outer ones Of which must be
placed four feet from the end, and three knock
do,uns TO each log.
Square Whae Pine Timber.
24O Sticks White Pine, TO be sixteen inches
square, counter hewed or sawed. to be from
thirty to forty feet, must average thirty five,
free from sap, of sound green timber.
While Oak Plank.
$4,000 feet board measure, White Oak
Plank, three inches thick. eleven feet long,
square edged, sound firm green timber free
from sap.
Whue Oak Tunnels.
10000 pieces of Butt White Oak Tunnels.
to be of sound green timber rived out, two
feet long and brought 10 the standard of two
and half inches square.
Stone.
$4,000 Perch Of Stone, suitable for said
work, TO be delveed in the course Of next sum-
mer in such quantities and at such times as
may be necessary for the work.
Proposals will be received for part or for
the whole of,he above materials, to be deliv-
cred by the first Of May, 1880, or may be de.
livered as soon as the navigation opens in the
spring.
Proposals to be subject TO the approval Of
the Department at Washington.
Approved security will be required on all
contracts Persons making proposals will re-
duce them to writing, endorsing them Break
water Proposals) stating explicitly the price
and quantity they propose delivering, and
name their security. All communications
must be post paid.
Payments will be made as follows - On the
delivery and acceptance Of materials so per
cent, will be paid, 90 per cent being reserved
for the fulfilmont of the contract. when the
whois will be paid. No money will be paid
in advance. N. B. HASWELL.
u. S. Agent for said work.
Burlington, August l. 1888.
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WOOL.

~ HE subscribers will pay the highest
u market price, in Goods for wool, or
receive it on demands due them.
June22. S. WArKER &Co.
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WINDOW SASH.

Lead, first rate article, for sale very low,
together with great variety of other articles,
as cheap as can be found at any other estab-
lishmcnt in the place. GEO. Peterson.
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A REMEDY FOR
9 REaEsUM ATTsM +!

VHNHE cxcrucating pain-thc deoreptudo
Il and dciormity, and the premature old
age, which are the usual attendants Of this
disorder, are suffered by many from despair
of cure, or disappointment in the efficacy of
the numerous pretended antidotes used to
effect this purpose. But those who have
made a fair trial of
DIR. JEBB'S CELEBRATED LINJ.
MENT,
even in cases Of long standing, and of the
most severe character, have received certain
relief, and many have been cured in a few
days, some in "a hours rs number of per.
sons in Boston and vicinity, who were former.
y afflicted with the Rheumatism, have very
fully testified. Certificates arc in the posses.
sion OF the Proprietor, proving the most thor.
ough and surprising cures by means of this
powerful Linament, in cases where other ap.
proved applications had utterly failed. The
LInlment is also used with success for bruises,
sprans, numbness, stiffness of the joints, chill
bains, &C. Price 50cents bottle.
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A CONTRAST

All nations from the remotest ages, have had
ships but Columbus only found out the way to
America. Before the time ofthe great Spanish
navigator, people were only enabled to paddle
about the shores. Just so with the Life Med
icnes. II is but two short years since first
ventured upon an unknown ocean, and have
discovered the precious object was in search
of-HEALTH. Vegetable medicines were indeed
known when / commenced my search but their
use was not. BY the use Of them, have not only
passed from the detected invalid, 10 the hal near-
~ and active man ofbusiness bur. comparatively
speaking, have renewed my youth. can thus
with confidence of my own experience aovlse
with my fellow citizens. Does the reader want
proof that the Vegetable Life Medicines ore suit.
able to his own case2 have on file at my office,
SAG Broadway, hundreds of letters, from some OF
The most respectable citizens of this my native
land, voluntarily offered in testimony Of the vr.
tues of A GOOD VEGETABLE MEDICINE.
Persons whose constitutions have been nearly
ruined by the "all.infallible mineral, prepare.
tons of the day, will bear NE witness, tha, the
Life Medicines, & such only, are the true course
to permanent good health. JOHN MORAY.
General Remarks relative to Mofat's
Life Pills and Phenir Bitters.
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DUMFRIES REMEDY FOR THE
PILES.
NNflE proprietor begs leave to recon-.
n mend (which he does with the fullest
con6dence) one of the most valuable RENEE
dies known for this troublesome and pain
Jul complaint. Without going into detail,
he deems it enough to say, he has in his
possession the most undoubted testimonials
that it has more completely answered tho
purpose for ,chich IL is Intended, than any
other popular medicine.
This remedy is perfectly easy in its ap
plicallon, to all conditions ages and sexes.
Full directions, description of the com,
plant, NC. accompany each packet, which
consists of two boxes, Ointment and Elec
tuary. Price, 81 for the whole or SO cts.
if but one Of the articles is wanted. k4
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ROUND WHITE PINE TIMBER.

To be Of first growth
green timber, to be
straight and sound,
not less than twelve
inches at the small,
and not oyer eighteen
inches at the large
end.
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$40 logs s. feet long,
so I" 40 4"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-06-11
From He 1ifyaHlria E1,e,ie.

In The Senate June 9TH Mr.. White from the Com
mlttee OH Indian Affairs to whom were referred the
message Of the President the communication of the
Secretary Of War, and other documents, in favor OF
Two years further delay in removing the Cherokee
Indians, OF ufther appropriations for indemnitles,
and Of leaving the Management OF their removal, rs
far pracucable, 10 the Chcrohces themselves,
made report, chitly adverse in its tenor to the
propositions submitted by the Secretary Of War
Tie report was read and, after arguing the great
difficulty OF submitting the question of the proposed
two years delay to the representative legislatures oil
The States Concerned, recommended that the rcmoy-
al should be effected as Is II could be safely
and conveniently done, IN the opinion Of the Elk
ccntve that sufficient sum of money for this and
Iorthe purpose OF indemnity, should be placed at the
disposal Of The Executive; and that the removal
should be managed by Government authorities, SO as
I" protect both them aad the people Of the places
through which ;hcy might pass
On motion of Mt White, the report was ald the
table, and ordered 10 be printed.