davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

The recent commencement Of the Columbian Col
lege was distinguished by the exhibition of much
merit on the part Of the young gentlemen who APP
peared on the occasion.
We do nodlook for profound discussions, or wide
range of general information, from youthful minds;
but rather for the germs of future greatness-the
buildings Of intellect hereafter to be expanded and
ripened into fruit in the scholar, statesman,
or cultiva'or of the learned professions. 1t is no
more than justice to say, have seldom witnessed
performances at commencement which have shown
indications of superior attainments or given higher
promise Of future distinction
The following was the order of exercises:
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
MUSIC.
PRAYER-BY THE PRESIDENT
BY candidates for the first degree in the Arts and
Sciences.
l. Passingth the Rubicon--O Grafton by E. NJ Chaplin,
College Hill, d.. C. :
g. The Olive Characterization by J. II. Fox,
King William Va.
ner, Buckingham, Va.
T. Superstition better than Apathy-Oraion BY
I. ID. Herndon, Fauquier, Va.
B. Inspired Youth-Oration by T. d. Hoover,
Washington, d. c..
g. Influence of decentralization by M. W.
Leland, New York.
T. Ultimate Triumph of Republican Principles
r. M Noxon, Edenton, N. c. ..'
g. The Power Of Individual Minds-Oration by
r. Ould Jr, Georgetown, d. G.
9. The Love Of Fame-Oration by o. Porter
Boston, Mass
10. The Claims OF Standardization by D. R.
RUSSELL Georgetown. d. c.
MUSIC.
IL Responsibility of Reviews-Oration by J. NJ
Schoolfeld, Portsmouth, Va.
IL. The Practical Standardization by C. H.
Smoot, Washington, d. C.
l3. Influence Of Fortune in our estimate of Cha
raeter-T. W. Sydner, Richmond Va.
H. Naturalization by H. H. Tucker, Philadel-
phia.
Is. Pocahontas-A Poem by A. J. Chaplin, We'll
lington, Conn.
CONFERRING OF DEGREES.
BENEDICTION
The first degree in the Arts was conferred upon
the young gentlemen whose names are found in the
Order of Exercise. The second degree, in course
upon F. G. Brown, Mass. VIM. v. H. Brown, and
s. C. Smoot, ID. C. ...
The honorary second degree upon Rev. E. w.
Dickinson, Mass.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

David Graham, Jr., Esq has resigned his law profess
sorshlp in the n. Y University.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

Mr.. Combe the Phrenoogist, commences his
lectures at Boston, to-day.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

POTATOES just received, and for sale cheap, 200
i bushels Northern Potatoes, Of good quality, by
J. b. MORGAN,
oct lO.3t Store near 10th street, Penn
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10
THE PUBLIC WORKS OF GREAT BRITA

TTNHE PUBLIC WUKkS UF GHEAI BIT hIN,
J. practically illustrated by Sims, folio
1rsdeod on the Steam Engine, quaro.
Transactions Of the Institutions Of British Architects,
quarto.
Professional Papers Of the Corps Of Royal Engineers,
quaito
Railway Practice, by Breese, folio.
Browns Perspective, quarto.
British Nautical hlmanacs, for 1889, 1910 and ls4l.
Wishaw's Analysis Of Railways. ,.
yicat, on Clements.
Barlow on Construction and the strength Of Materials
Noble, on the Professional Practice Of Architects.
Frcizi on Rivers and Torrents, vol quaro,
Hart on Oblique Arches.
The above, together with many more, too numerous
for ADVERTISEMENT valuable works OF the same class OF
science are this day received, byF TAYLOR, for sale,
together with large collection OF works OF similar cha
racter previously on hand oct 10
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

IowA.-Mr. Engles, a friend of the administration
is elected delegate to Congress from Iowa
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

CHEAP BoOKS.-Don Quixotte, complete in four
" volumes handsomely bound, price (for the set) 81
81 l-2 cents. ... ... ...
All Marrya,ts Novels, handsomely printed in pocket
Volumes and full bound in ancycolored morocco, price
2 cents per volume some OF the novels being complete in
one volume and none Of them taking up than two
Sold singly OF by the set at the above price.
The Scottish Chiefs, complete in volumes, price, for
-" oct 10 F. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

We learn by private letter that Stuart's majority
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10
ENGLIsH BOOKS imported by F. TAYLOR. Win

ENGLISH BOOKS imported by f. TAYLOR. Will
T. be opened this day by F. TAYLOR, Gust received
by the Wellington, from London,) large collection of
some of the most valuable books brought to WASH
ington chiefly practical scientific works, embracing all
thai is new Great Britain onhe subjects OF Architec
ture Civil Engineering. Geology, Mneraogy, Naval and
Military Science &c. &c &C. together with many OF the
older works the subjects, of established repua-
ton as well as new and standard works in evey class OF
LITERATURE illustrated books, &c &c too numerous for
the limits of newspaper advertisement. They will be
shown to any one who may take interest in examining
them beng imported drect will be sold as low as they
can possibly be afforded by any bookseller in the United
States ". oct 10
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-10

TNHEODORE SEDGEWlCk'S Public and Private
Economy I'd part just published and this day re-
ceived. for sale by f. TAYLOR.
oct
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

FROM ALBAYY--On Wednesday, in the Senate Mr.,
Powers from the Committee Of Conference, on the part
Of the Senate on the of difference between that
body and the Assembly, relative to he small aote BILL
presented long report detailing the several confer
that had taken place with the Committee OF the
House and the impractcabty ofcoming to any under
standing. Five times the usual number OF copies OF
this report ordered TO be printed
In the House, a similar report was presented, and
ten times the usual quantity Of copies ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Barnard gave notice that he would call up his
post note resolution on Friday, this day,
The personal liability clause of the general banking
associations bill carred-3e TO Sc.
Both Senate and House adjourned Thursday,
(being the birthday of Wa,hingt2u to meet each on
Friday, lthis day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

nR. JOHNSON ~ corsu,,ee cenhSestiss At his once
~ No ~ Duane street, between Chatham snd William
the following diseases wiz Geoorrbea $500 Cbspcres
Structures Seminal Weakness, ard the numerous Diseases ais
poison Improper treatment Dr. johnson
remove rccea Affections Two or three days
and the rste cases IN propertpnas time, ~hhou
any deluatng iruicious medicine proven
ton from business Persons enuusng themselves ~ DrJshs
csr. may desc themselves with certainty ~ success
the scrofsious sore uls~rsed Iegs
&c. speedily Lesed Strangers would do web by ci.sg Dr.
Johnsop cell as certain prevcntsve be made agsp
the of the foregoing dcss which hiss never s
ed whea used within twenty hours asr exposure Let
ers ns paid and enclosing afee, can have the necessary me
dic,e. snJ directions for its use forwarded
Ars dance frn q, A. NJ to II at sight Dr. Jshnsor has
moved fro1 10 Chambers street fdlm'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

little inclined to the p1g-vsry fair complexion, inter.
spersed with Observation-Disclosures pair OF req Eyes ana
sqSiRts little no and as TO temper why
he 10 a very tiger times always ready for spree
hail fellow well met asd nevtr inclined TO DC upsy, on.
always So The above description will hold true win
respect thirds of the single men, MI Dohueu|
and my advice is for oil single ladies TO remain single
And NOW, Mr.. Bennett you are putting young aoes
in the way Of being married wish you would devise
some means for me 10 get unmarried anu VIZ PIo
mise you will not be casght second Tune. ! nope
Mr.. Bennett, you will take my case INTO consideration
and give me an early answer iouIs'
Feb. IL. 1888. ELisAbErh'
We may be permitted to make lew remarks upon
the foregoing There is doubt that whatever is de-
lghtfu in human life is TO be enjoyed IN greater per-
lection in the married than in the single state Ihere
is something in il that doubles satisfaction, because 9TH
ers share ii and dispels Affections, because others are
exemp, from them All married persons who i've 10
geher in an opposite way to this only increase their
discomfort by sharp answers and recrminanons ana DIT
ter upbradings The married state, with and without
the affections and feelings suitable TO it, is the COM
pletes image Of heaven and hell capable Of re-
ceiving in this life.
With respect to the foregoing epse. Elizabeth has
ample grounds for her complaint, and we are not sur
prsed that she should wish get rid of uncouthand
scottish yokeellow. Nobody is thoroughly ruined IN
til he she take drinking, make bad marriage
fair correspondent is in the latter predca-
ment and her Sir John Brute husband IN the for
Her is altogether bad one. and beyond the
reach of any remedy suggest She must pear
her with what patience she may, and devour her
grief in silence Those who have noticed the phioso-
ply of marriage have invariably found that It's unhap
pness arises from Of temper or judgment IN the
man We too ex,ravagan. in our expectations ana
think that the honeymoon last forever and the crea-
enamoured of beyond the influence of
human inhrmes. We have worshpped her as god.
dess and disappointed when the veil is lifted, and
find her but human being. Unless sound discre-
ton is shown in entering upon th, most important step,
which the happiness of ALL beth here and frequent
y hereafter, depends every female may think herself
particularly fortunate if she escape the unhappy fate of
our poor friend Elizabeth whose condition is realized
in the lines Of the eihic and lyrical poet
Sic visum Veneri cui placet impares
Form as atsue animos sub juga ahensa
Savo mttere cum joco
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24
Bsnnstcs Newspaper E.,.,,,,. r,.re.
No. n Ann Sysrr

Monsre HERALp-Issued every s,erning surasy-
reewo ee per COPY Country subscribers furnished stAs
any spechc period, remittance In ssvssse.
No papersent ppless paid in sdvsnc..
kvEsiss HERALn-Issucd every snsrpo.. n 7 e'cIosh
Two cents per copy Country subscribers furnished ~
he same rate Cash, W. nj, ance
SUNDAY MoRsisc HgRaLp.-Issued every Sunday morn
ng anu contsnng always the latest Fsregn and Domestic
news received after the evening papers of Saturday
been published. Price bres cerfs per copy.
WEsELr HEsALD-ssse ed every SATURDAY w,vrae 1T nin
o'clock Price IA per copy. Furnished 70 CONVEY
mnscribcrs ~ W per srnum, In sdvasce.
WEkkLy HsRALD ESrpA-rssucd every Wednesday mewn
ny ~ nns O'Clock. Price 81 cents per cory FURNISHED
cnnnry snbscrbersa payable ~ advarcsp
SkwI.WEFNLv HspAip-lssucd every "Wednesday srA
saturday. being formed Of the weekly icrsld Estrs and
weekly Herald Furnished 10 ccuny subscribers IS ~
snnun In advance.
Recommendations in any all those papers 81 ia
ssual avs payable IN sivanc
requested address their stsers 10
James Gordon Bennett Proprietor and Editor and all
On business 10 be post paid.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

II This article, highly concentrated preparation Kreo.
sete and Csrdsman hos In MI eases where n bss bcen
used snd has been placed IN with he
tooth, thus far proved
AN ikFALLIBLE srECIFIC
Coz that and ornen annoyance, the Tt 9th
Ache Unlife other articles for the purpose, he
applied h the utmost safety, not In the least degree
ofN the teeth ,hevefor produces injurious 81
cts placed contact with those thst sound As
remedy
II. success Ia without = parallel. thoroughly removes
al soreness end leaves the Tech In III tyudior for
being hled and, as enectu,lly arrests the progress
~ decay, and evestusliy removes those portions that
brve slready tecone cartons entirely destroys hist
dis agreeable smell which u always impaired 10 the breath
by dscsyed teeth Price 80 ror sale snly nv s
monsoon 10 Fpton street; james ~ Hart, NJ D. corner
Broadway and Chambers streets " NJ 0uon corner Bowerv
and 9r,nr street, Pke and Henry street and whole
sse srd r~ss 4t orssd street between East Broadway and
Division street jl8 3neods
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

FEMALE COMMONWEALTH ladies seem 10
look upon the Herald their great grsndmolers did
upon the Spectator, and write their venerable
be. lovely aacestresses did Mr. Addison or Sir Rich
ard Steele happy 70 open my columns their ef.
fusions as whatever they write ia TO the point and
something may always be learned from them.
Mn. BESSETT-
SIR have noticed Ia the Herald Of late that a
number OF ,oung ladies' making applications you
Cor husbands IL appears they claim this right
count &C having solved enigma, published by you
some Few day. since. With respect n the enigma.
promises held out by you. have nohisg to debut u
you make promises you are IN duty bound TO fulfil
them. DO not come 20 claim MISUNDERSTANDING one
tso many alresdy-but merely claim a small corner in
your useful Paper, for the purpose Of putting those
young ladies, so eager 10 obtain husband on their
guard agsins, being too hssty-the old adage
MARY 10 haste and rep, nj al leisure"
Is true one. The young ladies nowadays have no
thought or consideration sbou, them the only object
with them ~ 70 get married any thing in the shape of
man. and frequently without even knowing his birth
place occupation. ]. Mr. Bennett. am n married
iady-tlst j.. happen 20 be one of th., unfortunate
class who blessed with ahssbandand II anv vonr
fair correspondents who eager 10 obtain hus.
bands will bn 70 me, they shall have min. and
oil the old clothes he has got and the following recon-
nendsticn into the bsrgsiu-He is very Rne looking
insn excepting that he il lutte much blos,ed an
wing y bis spivt ua way oflivng-besutfu red nose
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

RECENT LEGISLATIVE ESAcTMENTs-The passage
of the Auction Bill may be considered virtu
ally secured having been returned to the House to
cur in amendments by the Senate, which will add
to its efficiency, and readily procure the objects
sought be attained by it, This salutary enactment
has rescued from the hands of political managers,
branch of business with which the interests of this
munity inextricaby interviewer, and which strange
10 say had for long time been made snug close and
dsgraeeu job in which political opinions tho pre-
fersble claim Persons who had sold shillngs
worth of goods in their fe and intended do
received Auctioneer's commissions the of which,
were bartered to the regular business mes, who
Of different party had interest with the inuen.
tal Of the strings of government Men who as-
vaneed money mechanics employed IN furniture and
cabinet making, whe received their handiwoik 20
sell commission. and thus proved themselves the
friends In need Of the Woodworking and nda strons
tiuu OF community, were compelled to make doa-
ceur of from 800 1000 political parzan for
the use Of his commission else employ him clerk
at an exorbant salary because he held auctoseers
license a. the reward OF his vociferous support of
certain opinions while the of capital might ask in
vain for the privilege This abuse is in fair way
of being set aside and will be the precursor have
reason TO believe. OF many other reforms. will give
an impulse 10 business by increasing the facilities Of
transacring IT, and encouraging competition greater
quantity Of goods will be constantly exposed for sale.
and the the purchasers will be strengthened
BY the qualifications required by the law from those
gagged in the auction business
The general banking law is proceeding cautiously
an! deliberately towards completion, and will be snoth
err Improvement the prevailing system. Usury and
extsrtion will be rendered more difficult when supplies
can be Afforded in every direction; and the additional
capital invested in Banking will give accommodation to
all who are in condition ask IT, and profit by it.
The reconstruction OF the business commercial and
cial system is steadily progressing spon elements.
whose working together fail to he beneficial to
the interests and happiness Of the city and country
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24
D1nSi s9h nSSAAEHrrENTEK,.ss PgcK SLIT

medical s.1salion and having received Diploma for the
Medical Society and ayng had twenty SIX years generai
undivided 10 The cure Of III diseases Incident 10
'rai humanity and particularly 10 certain class train 81
Column. Diseases % .aope
De e., treated asrssssy 70 the symptoms that may prevail
hence hs least e,ior must satisfy discerning mind that
experience q Dr csruener IN ali
varieties Of this disease enables him oasr spcsdy ana
and Compounded to cepd lead 70 suspicos
totally unknown to the ordinary qussis q The
Or Separate and Offices have been .rr.npe for
Charges moderse and adapted capacity OF the psen,
"a Sss, prsysn''e of e'raia diseases he Os,aissd
- Office, Ne Diysoe The Only and cure for
sound res.n ssd judy must be evident Hunters
disease, he vrneres In addition 10 The extensive sale ori
the very circumstance Of being many have vaDy
ful virtues we VIII deceive russe wh The pub
G we r Ts. . speak ss plain ard eea
should ihsr sus.a sss" s.san:
&C !" "es ;, hs,s
di.ss.s nd =, an application q hi. medicine have
he p.aerood iha wssn, to eject cure ia iii esses
has failed be es perfectly sa,iSed hss ne = msr
causing io% the ses.
sa cs ice other place a
this city. pe I"
ar A preventive may be had
Every Is genuine will have the written signature
Of Uriah Levison.
To human, and since humsn 10 err u Il No, our du
~ To look the ndcreons fellow crrsures with ptv
and 10 all power without isurng ourselvrs t
IEvsoNs aUST NTH sSI RE Dsor warranted !.
ii Leu. SsI po. paid
scrbinr WILDE attended to.
Our Offices are No 50 Hsm on st. Albany; No 50 Horh Eth
~ Philadelphia; No Hanover VI Bosou ga Can 81 New
Oresrs Charleston CT eony places In the world where
The genuine medicin. can be obtained ii7m.
Dit. SMEHNN, hsThINGkN1 PILLS.
DAn ehectuslctre for obstinate discharges from urinary
whites suppression re rpsri,e and al female cess-
rain arising from weshness Of constitution. IN
loss q command q slsdder they soon completely In
diseases ~ the Kidneys bladder md PROSTATE rsn thew
rive usspeshsble ree Over 80 beses have sold il
New fsk without complaint agent For whole.
sal. and rsta' by A. D. SANDS, Ice sslton o. corner
u william, and NJ The following drug Corner Dey and
broadway cor walker and Broadway Nonc. sSs Brosa-
way cor ross and Pearl Bowery and walker cor
Grand ard Bowery cor Henry and Pike; cor Canal erd
HUDSON cor Houston asd Bowery and r. Bunes SIS slrtk
Avenue.
ur PIse " per Dor rts Theyse slso FOR sane nv NJ,
Young, ne 81 South ForrA st. Philadelphia and in Alba
~ sspns y euAN 10, Nc, d1o-1r,s
DlLEs-P1Lkk-DR.HA LE's lie ,iaIn,er, - !. -.
tive for the piles In three DAYS time sold v ~
Hart CORNER of Chambers Broadrav, Rrr.ss
- OH avenues w. NJ Guon Of Bowery ssd Crane ~
SIM 's ~" 0's"~ y"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

| Prom our Eve~inx Edaion ofycsserday.i
TIE last words OF OsceOla.

The bour that a. w me captive here,
ss, stamped or my be,rayers name,
In Characters both broad and clear,
Falsshood snd iafamy and shame.
The snow white hag-the flag Of true,
nv all was sacred held till late,
Perverted 10 uni allowed use.
IL iured nae 10 captives fate.
Base was this act more base is he,
Who stopped TO de this cursed wrong;
Away. aad say thou net TO me,
That honor doth 10 him belong.
Each noble bosom that may earn
The story OF the ills I've borne,
The author and his acts will spurp,
And hold them both in uttersco
OH could meet him in the field,
As zoe meets foe in deadly strife.
Osceola then would nothiHg yield,
Save he should nobly yield his liie
Far off I've led my warriors on,
And bravely charged the pale faced toei
My arm was then IN baulc strong,
And dealt " th vengeance blow for blow.
Then, then my voice WIS heard TO peal,
Like teunder from darkened sky,
Above the din, the clang of steel,
And foremost In the fight was l.
And many a glorious field I've won,
But il were vain 10 count them DER;
With fields and battles have done,
My warriors hear my voice no more
or freedom nav am beref,
And all the brave cas hold a. dear
Ans since for me no hope Is lcit,
have no wish 10 lingcr here
So now my soul break, break the chain,
That binds thee to this captive clay.
No ionger here must ikou remain,
Haste TO the spirit land away.
But hold feel my pulse grow weak,
The KIHg Of Terrsrs nov see
Welcome O Death as friends we meet
And now my still proud sptrirsfree. CLIFFORD
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

RESrs-on the subject OF the meeting to be held
this evening we have received the following
To the EDITOR OF THE HERALD
SIR-I have just read in yosr paper the paragraph in
relation 10 meeting be held this evening the sub.
jsct Of high The became high in the midst
OF prosperity AID that there IL general de.
preston In business is but fair and honest that there
should be a deduction; some landlords have come for.
ward very properly and done But there are many
sir 10 their shame be said who have houses for hire
that have put up any notice thereby holding back
with a vie To obtain the former high Such men
deserve 70 be known. that their houses might remain
empty. VERirAs
23D FgBEUARY 1893
Let everybody who dses not wish TO pay 25 per cent,
more than 10 equitable attend this evening and ss.is, in
wholesome agitation.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

NorfoHs or GESTfLITY.-Some people form their
notions OF gentlity from odd conconitans. csbnan
took Up well dressed female who made ofexpres
sons which rather startled him, and he observed to
friend Of his hsckncycoachman that he had idea
the higher classes used such language. Pooh pooh r.
replied the coachman. sne warnt alsdy :" beg your
pardon" replied the cabnas, "a real lady, mar osd
feathers"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

WINTER IN THE SoUTH.-The frost in
tense the I'd inst burs, almost every pump in
the town Of Baton Rouge.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

THE MIssIssIPrI-The navigation of the Missis-
sppis altogether ebstructed in some places by the ice,
bridges Of it extending from bank to bank. Several
steamboats, locked in the masses, and the mischief
done to the fat boats has been very great.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

News AT HASD.-The packet ship Algonquin from
Liverpool day of sailing 9Th jan reported below
at Philadelphia yesterday Should his prove true we
shall have news at least sir days later.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

EFFopIUNTUR oPEs.-Upwards Of 500 900 in Mex
can coin have been dug at New Orleans from the
ground formerly covered by Diamonds Hotel. No far
Their partic slars stated.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-24

WESTERN THEATRIcALs.-The great fall of snow at
Ccinnat is the greatest known for % years The the
have reaped quite harvest the elite Of the woods
having taken advantage Of the sleghing to into
town.