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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09

nICTIoNARY OF SPORTS.--A Companion for the
- Field, the Forest the Turf, and the River side,
volume, with very humorous engravngs.
The Field Book Of Great Britain, ! vol, devoted TO
Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Fishing &c, with several
hundred engravings-English.
SCOTS British Field Sports, vol with many engrav
ings, treating Of Horses, Dogs, Fowlng Pieces &C.
their employment, &c. .... ...,
The Art Of Horsemanshp, vol Price 81 cents.
The American Shooters Manual.
Walkers British Manly Exercises, vol, with many
cngavngs Engish Treating Fencing Boxing, Riding,
Driving, Swimming, Wrestling, Training, SAILING, &c
Three volumes bound of the American Turf Register
and Sporting Magazine, Price 81 per volume.
great variety Of works. English and American on the
Book Of Cattle, their Breeds, Diseases, and Manage.
men,, volume filed with engravings. Published
by the celebrated British Society Tor the Diffusion OF
Useful knowledge"
Mowbray on Poultry Cows, Sheep, Swine, and other
domestic Animals their Breeding, Rearing, Fattenng,
For sale by F. TAYLOR, Bookseller
... Immediately east of Gadsby's Hotel
- On hand great variety Of the most valuable works.
American and imported ON Botany, Agriculture, and
Husbandr-,he Orchard the Garden, the Green House
the Grape Vine, the Mulberry and the Silk Worm. the
Beet Root on Bees, &c. An additional supply Of Chap
tails Agricultural Chemistry, Just received. 5
ITO LET-The dwelling house on Z street, formerly
i occupied by Gen. Duff Green,
II has lust undergone thorough repair, and is now
ready for the reception Of genteel family
may e6at A. CoiLE, Trustee
THE A monthly publication, devoted
Agriculture, is published at Albany by J. Buel, at
81 per annufn, payable in advance volume comprises
more than 200 quarto pages ..-.
The following gentlemen Agents for receiving SUBJ
scriptions viz:
G. p. Jones, Patent Office, Washington.
Bell & Entwiste, Alexandria
Yates and Hyatt; l.. and X. Hin & Co and G. B.
Smith, opposite the Post Office, Baltimore, Md
may 26.w3t' t..... ..-.
A Stereotype edition of DR.. Mayo's Chart OF the Con
n stutons will be published this day when the deli
very to subscribers will be resumed and speedily CON-
pletcd ..H
BY means of this cheaper mode ofpubcaton the price
of the Chart will be reduced 25 the single sheet
Those who have bought fhe first impression so cents
shall he entitled to a copy ofths, gratis, on application.
The amendments Of the Maryland Constitution
have been introduced in marginal note this edition.
showing contrast with the parts So amended and
small oversight in the term Of service OF members OF the
Virginia Senate has been corrected.
III Gentlemen sojoumng at Washington would proha.
bly, find few copies afford grateful present for dsirhu-
ton among their youthful friends their return home
For sale at GARRETT ANDERSoN'S Book. Sta
tonery and Fancy Store may &C
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NEW BOOKS.--The Confessions of an Elderly Lady
and Gentleman; by Lady Blessngon, in two vols
Also, Lives Of Cardinal De Retz, Colbert John De
witt, and the Marquis De Louvos, by G. p r. James,
author Of Aua, The Gipsey, &c. just received and for
sale by r. TAYLOR or for circulation among he sub
scrbers to the Wavery Circulating Library Immediately
east Of Gadsby's. jan ls-tf
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CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE.
MOSES POTTER,

3,
HAS Just received and is opening. fue hundred
aud ry packages of the above description Of goods,
adapted for the Southern and Western markets-Con-
stan,y hand English Iron Stone and Granite China,
suitable for extensive hotels and seanboatsa Of which
will be sold favorable can be bought in any
Oct 10. tf22
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MRS. VIRUS FLoRA's DICTIONARY,

MRS. WIRT'S FLORA'S DICTIONARY,
With beautifully colored engrayings, upwards of
hundred in number
TIIS beautiful edition is this day received and for sale
L by p. TAYLOR, along with farther supply OF books
of Engvngs, illustrated Books, of various kinds, Sou
venrs elegantly bound and ornamen,ed editions Of iayo
rite authors, &c. for sale the lowest prices, the
Wavery Circulating Library Immediately Of Gads.
bys Hotel. dec l2-tf
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R ATsDN.E:. SS
A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR
jan ao.tf

n HEAD III
Is the greatest belonging tue human frame.
How strangely the loss Of changes the and
premaurely brings the appearance Of old age, which
many to recol at being uncovered and sometimes
to shun society to avoid the tests and Of
their acquaintance the remainder Of their lives
sequeny spent in retirement In short not the loss
of property fills the generous thinking youth with that
heavy sinking gloom does the loss OF his hair. To
avert all these unpleasant circumstances, Oldridges
BALM OF COLUMBIA, stops the hair from falling of
on the first application, and few bottles restores 1t again.
II likewise produces eyebrows and whlskers prevents
the hair from turning gray makes curl beautifully and
frees il from scur Numerous certificates Of the first
spectabty support Of the virtues Of oldridges Balm,
are shown by the propretors.
II Read the foaotriag
ROBERT WHARTON, ESQ.,, late Mayor Of Phladel-
pha, has certified, may be below, the high cha
racier ofth following gentlemen
the Balm OF Columbia discovered Gy ]. Oldridge, and
found it highly serviceabie not only proven
tive against the falling off oha but also certain resto-
VIM. THATCHER, Senior.
Methodist Minister in ST. George charge, No. sc north,
JOHN P. INGLIS 1911. Arch street.
JOHN D. THOMAS. NJ. d. l62 Race street.
JOHN S. FURRY, lol, Spruce street.
HUGH McCURDY, 243 South, 7th street.
. JOHN GARD, Jr 1913, Arch street.
1t is known that three of the above signers
than fifty years Of age, and the others not less than thirty
'.~ [Ffom the Mayor.I
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
City of Philadelphia {
I,ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor of said city OF Phil
phia do hereby certify that well acquainted with
Messrs j. p. Inglis 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 hereunto my hand, and
caused the seal of the city to be affixed, this sixth
t.. 81 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.
| Sold wholesale by the sole Agents for America No.
! Fletcher street. near Maiden lane door below Pearl
street, and by druggists and perfmers throughout
| the country ..... .."
TO PRlNTERs-Al who will publish the above once
week, for 6months, in weekly paper shall he entitled
to one dozen Of the Balm Send copy the paper to
the agents.
For sale in Washington City by J. L, PEABODY and
| WIN. FISHER. may l5.law6m
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AIRS. PAGES BOARDING HOUSE, on Pennsyl
Itl vania Avenue, opposite the Centre Market. Per.
by the day or week.
Oct. 8. 53E.as ulS
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In addition 10 the poems OF the above named authors
selections, comprising the best productions Of more than
four hundred other American WRITER'S will be given the
work progresses
The American Anthology will be Published on the first
Saturday Of every month Each number will contain
sevcnytwo royal octave pages printed the most beau
tiu manner paper Of superior quality, and
portraits on steel, with other illustrations.
Price, Five dollars per annum, payable in advance.
The frs, number will be published in December
Subscriptions received in New.York, by Wiley 4 Put
man, lsl Broadway, and Griswold 81 Cambreleng, lls
Fulton street All letters 10 be addressed post paid. TO
+. RUFUS w! GRlSNOLD,
Sec, N Y. Lit Antiquarian Association
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made known the distressed and 70 the sick-EIfrad
from Dr. FankliH's porks
YoRx CoUNTy, Pa. Sept. !, 1883.
Dear Sir have been informed OF your helping those
thai were troubled with Deafness and have for fifteen
years past been more less troubled With this aeion
and by the information have Of your honor and good
sense put complete confidence in sending money 10 you,
and expect not only an answer, but help also.
have heretofore heard much about such man as you,
from YOUR medical slill until Mr. John Chandler Of
our neghbors after using your remedy has got his hearing
again good and by him learning where you live
make bold in addressing you in hopes that lmay receive
the same help and get my hearing ALSO Us my neghbor
Chandler did.
send Five dollars and be pleased 10 send The remedy
Tor wo rsons free Of postage, as am told you sometimes
do for that sum- Cor poor neghbor OF mine and wish
you would do well TO me you have done to others
Dotry your best and make me hear again, as and all
our neghbor have such great faith in what We have heard
and seen.
J.TTSSANY.
York County, State Of Peansyipdna.
~. n. no,bi pa
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York County, State Of PenmsyipGnia.
To Dr. Green, Bethlehem, Pa.

NE Some folks in our parts have had their eyesight
restored through the Strengthening virtues Of the
remedy thar restored the hearing Of Joseph Chandler
This gives to US additional hopes OF help, dee2l
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HARD OF HEARING.

MIR. PRINTER-w Whatever has q tendency TO lessen
M the sum Of human Misery ought TO lie published and
made known TO the distressed and 70 the sck-EIHad
from Dr. Fyaiikis's iporks.
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just published by Kay & Brother 100 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Practical Executions, System Of Vocal
Gymnastics, comprising Diagrams, illustrative Of the sub
iect and Exercises designed for the Promotion Of Health,
and Speaking. BY Andrew Comstock, NJ d.
NAV 29-3t#
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ITO LET-The dwelling house street. formerly
i occupied by Gen. Duff Green,
II has Just undergone thorough repair, and is now
ready for the reception Of geneel family.
may 263t A. COiLE, Trustee.
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such as are least generally
Adams, John Quincy
Allston, Washington w..
Barber, Joseph
Barlow, Joel
Benjamin, Park
Bogart, Elizabeth
Brainerd, John G. G.
Brooks, James G. d.
Bryant, William &.
Clark, Willis @.
Coffin, Robert 5.
Dana, Richard II.
Doane, George w.
Drake, Joseph II.
Dwight, Timothy
Ellet, Elizabeth +.
Embury, Emma G.
Everett, Edward
Fairfield, Sumner l..
Frcncau, Philip
Gallagher, William d.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
y. spr,on and Boy, and lhres uesroe, 90,

Gibson. smrson and Boyi and three negroes got
OF and arrived al Dr.. Fishers, neghbor1ng plan
tation The other negroes took to the woods. Glib
sons horse arrived al DR.. Fishers. IL was believed
Gib.on was killed The sheriff and his posse were
soon out in pursuit Of Wilson"
The Aberdeen (Miss.) Advocate. states that on
he morning OF the day previous. Uhe 9th.) dispute
arose between Mr.. Robert Smith and Mr.. Alexander
Eanes, both of Aberdeen. which resulted in the
death Of Mr.. Smith, who kepta boarding house, and
was an amisbe man and good citizen. In the
course Of the contradictory words of the dsputauts.
the lie was gwen by Eanes, upon winch Smith gath
cred up a pee OF iron and threw 1t at Eanes, but
winch missed him and lodged IL the walls OF the
house. At this. Eanes drew large dirk knife and
stabbed Smith 10 the abdomen, the knife penetrating
the yials aud thus causing immediate death.
Smith brealhed only few seconds after the fatal
thrust
Eanes Immediately mounted his horse aud rode
of, but was pursued bya hr. ilanes, who arrested
aud took him back. when he put under guard
10 await uial before the proper authorizes.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
From The Aicrandria Gazette, Nor &c.
CRIMINAL. COURT.

UNITED STATES Us. FRANCES FENwIcK. This
was au indictment Tor Perjury alleged to have been
committed by the prisoner III lestIiying witness
on behalf of William Iludland, nicd ut the pr, sent
term OF this Court, for most aggravated assault and
battery the person of John Ashford, a respccta-
BILE eilizeu Of Fanlax County, Nugina.-The as
sgnmons OF perjury in the indictment in rea-
ton 10 facts sworn to by the prisoner, which, II true
would have acquitted lludland, The prisoner
sworc that lludand was not present at the time and
place when the alleged assault occurred, nor did
lie commit it or aid and asss, in committing it--but
that Hudldnd was in hls company another place
IN legal language, he swore 10 an IH6i. Hudland
Notwithstanding the evidence OF Feuwlck was found
guilty by the jury which lrIed him. and amerced
IN the sum OF s. 900, aud stands committed TIL the
fine and be paid. The PERJURY was proved 10
the satisfaction OF the Jury,who, after aborious
,esilgaon of the case, Tor Tour days, returned yer
dict ofGuILrY, The prisoners Counsel moved lor
new ual-reiuScd by the Court motion was
then made IN arrest oil udgment-oycrIuled by the
Coutt. Various Bills Of Exception to the opinions
OF the Couu instructions gwen the Jury rs well
those refused, were taken by the prisoners coun-
sci, and writ of error TO the rext Circuit Court
prayed for and granted The writer of error will
operate a supersedeas 10 the sentence immediate
case can be heard before the Circuit Court in Nav
next. Fenwick was then sentenced to confinement
10 the Penenuary for three yeas, To commence
on the day after the rising OF The next Circuit
Court for tins County.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
WINCHFsrFR. Nov. "a

Capital Conriction. -Benjamn Fuller, negro
man, the property OF Mr.. L,Ilard of Rappahannock
county. was, Monday last, tried Tor the murder of
Mr.. VIM. ]. Brent, in this neighborhood alew weeks
since, found guilty, and sentenced to be hung on
Friday, the 2s'h day of December. Although the
outrage for which this wreched man is to forfeit his
life had much exasperated the feelings OF our citizens
there scarcely fearless eye in the dense crowd
which had assembled TO witness his trial. when sen
tence OF death was pronouneed.-[ Republican,
dnothcr.-We learn from the Charlestown Free
Press, that on FRIDAY last, john coored slave ag-
ed about % years, the property of Humphrey keyes
Esq. VAS brought before the court, charged with
having comrrlued rape on Elizabeth Baleman, an
orphan eir aged about Is years, living with her re-
latve and guardian, Nh. jeremiah Lee, a short dis
lance north Of the town. He found guilty, aud
sentenced 10 suffer death by hanging. on Friday the
2eth December next at the hour o! IL o'clock, Nj.
There was no evidence TO show that rape had been
actually committed but that most daring and az
gravatlng attempt had been made clearly shown.
In either case, death being the penalty he adj
Judged fully guilty OF the latter, aud sentenced
cofdlugly. lib.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
WOOdbONrnc school for Females.

MISS SARAH p. MILLER proposes, il suf1i-
wi ciently encouraged, to open small School
for females. III Woodboume, in Pltsyvand. Having
gone through extensive course oil study, with her
father including, besides the higher branches of
English the Latin, Greek and French Languages,
and some branches cfthe Mathematics and having
afterwards attended the Rev. MI Smiths School at
Lyuchburg fist as strdent, and then assistant,
with the full appreciation OF Mr. Smith, aud having
also taught year Mr., John Coess family, Of Pitt
svlvaui,, II the satisfaction Of her employers she
hatcrs herself that she shall be able meet the
pectatlons of any who may entrust their daughters
or wards TO her care. The boafders will lodge in
the same house with her and be under her her sis
,ers' constant supervision. The house he tofore
cupied by her father rs School house being in the
OF the yard will be erclusirely appropriated
to her and her pupils, and will thus obviae any OBJ
lection that might be urged to promlscuous School
as the only necessary intercourse with the rest OF
the family will be that at meal times. The price for
Boarding and Tuition, and the commencement and
length of the session will correspond IN all respects
with that other fathers, as above detailed. Her ad
dress is Green Hill Post Office, Campbell.
November 90 w4w if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
MIR. SMART WOUT AGAIN.

We merely add on this subject, 10 prevent misap-
prehsnslon I'LL all the facts asceftiincd fully and
officially. that the weekly returns the Treasury
Department understood always To have been made
promptly and ihclrtace have cxrlted no suspicion
OF default. 1.-THE dclacation exists, is sup
posed II must have been concealed and suppressed
bv daud aud lase rcturns.-Giobc.
VIZ advise the Globe aud other Journals IN the
immediate confidence OF the Administration. TO be
cautious how far they commit themselves in regard
10 Nj. Swartw outs alleged detalcatlon. Ttcy are
OF course hound 20 justify every thing that the old
roaring lion" ever did, OF ever approved Of Now,
has been minated hat Mr.. Swartwouts diffcul.
ties have arisen from laroe advances to the Texan
government IL is well known hat General Jackson
had the independence OF Texas and its annexation
known thai General Houston was. and is, a pet with
General Jachsln and that the latter exceedingly
anxious 10 advance the views OF his licnd. Now
gentlemen, suppose that, beioie Mr.. Swauwout has
donc with this subject, he should show that the mo.
ney for which he Is held rs a deiauIier. or a large
portion oil II, advanced To the Texans with the
msny aud consent OF the greatest and best" him
sell. we make no assertion upon the subject
But I'VE know what we know"--and we advise the
government organs to be cautious. The adnrinis-
trauon very well know that~e have a little bird IN
keeping. that sometimes dlyulees IN our ear the
secrets of the Kings bed chamber"
~ Y. Com. A Do.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

"HE FIRST SESSION FOR 1889, will com
l. mence on the lst day of January next. and con
tinue as usual. five months. The course oil studies
and prices for Boarding and Tuition will continue
as at present, VIZ: For Boarding, including lodging,
washing aud diet, eight dollars per month for Tut
ton in the Elementary branches Of English 81 SO
per month for Arithmetic, English Grammar, &c
ography. OF the Globes and History, 81 90 per
month; for Tuition in the Latin Greek or Freuch
Languages. or Mathematics SO 90 per month.
Al present, the subscriber can ouly accommodate
about ten boys with boarding. OF ages not exceeding
10 years, IN consequence OF his daughters being
about to open School for females but respectable
boarding may be obtained at other families IN the
neighborhood sufficiently convenient 10 he School I;
aud the subscriber himself proposes enlarglng his
building, during the year to afford more conve-
nient accommodation. Timely application is recon-
mended To those who intend to enter children or
wards, several OF the places already engaged.
Pupils cannot be taken for shorter time than the
session. Application to the subscriber, directed to
Green Hill Post Office, Campbell county. will meet
with prompt attention. SAMUEL I. MILLER
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
Albcrmarlc County, Nov. 90, ls35.
From the Winchester Republican.
A SMALL INCIDENT.

MT Edhor;-l was travelling Northward some
years since, and IN the course OF my tourney it be-
came necessary should invade the State of New
Jersey landed at Burlington. Burlington ~
neat eiy -hhe-iookmg place, quiet, bur IN good st,Ie
anu taken altogether an interesting spot. wanted
TO travel eight miles fdrther. The stare d,ove M,
aud The driver let down the steps. | som saw the
ladies' would fill all The seals Quaker lad,s-who
knew Their rights ! 1t was two.hofse-s,ap, and
but two seals. Two Duchesses, OF broad and com
iortaoe proportions, took possession the back
as Il 1t were a part Of their dukedom and three
damseis'ke Kebecca when size drove Laban's sheen
TO the wen, came tripping along the pavement-
their lutte feet like llltle mce now and anon ,u,
Mug IN and oui,-aud dropped into the 'iore-seat ]
could not crowd IN. Don't think that | wanted 10
do so. turned my longing eye to the drivers bo,
and there was already seated quite round gem
tlernan beside The driver; bat | got up and fixed
myself IN an angular way next TO tbs gentleman-the
driver being on the out-side--' Crack wen, The
"hip-found went the Wheels" NV travelling
companion. and next door-ne hbor soon saw was
stranger and rery soon found out that l was from
virginia The Leigh canvass for Senator was apI-
tatIng the State-Rlves had resigned because lie
would moi disobey his Instructions "What will be
the result OF your canvass for Senator ne XII winter
sad my companion. % Leigh will be beaten" said
Virginia goes for the rig hi of instruction. -
"lnsiruc Senators Of their seatsln SAID he nTbe
Legislature OF State change the tenure of office Of
the members ofilie Senate OF the United States Inv
insrucfng them out OF their seats !" "Yes;'
sud-, "fsthey MIsREPREsENT the Slate. Compare
the condncf Of your contumacious Senators" /
a"ced. With that Ct Rives, " ho sgned before he
would h'sohey the instructions oil his State, and
marx the contrast Even in your Judgment. sir. i,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

not Rires the 6ues model of Republican States
man! Was he not more exalted IN your eyes,
when he left the Senate Chamber. than your Sena.
tors~ho remained there and d,sobeyed their insrue-
lions Is it not more noble Ia surrender power
than to cling to it !" Ny companion smiled at my
enthusiasm Tot Rwcs-l had fairly drawn lin out
| had struck AT two Of the FIRST and nublesi q. the
sonsof New Jersey. His eye lighted up. lie de.
nled the Virginia dogma. an Ia the midst Of our dis
eussion The stage reached its destined point. NV
companion had interested me so much that | said
as entered the tavern, 4" Landlord who is that gen
teman r." That is SsNurL l.. sournAnD. our
Senator, said he. "Ay, indeed" said |.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

From LiBERIA-We have received the numbers
Of the Liberia Herald for May, June and July-pub-
shcd at the end of the month.
The brig Mail Captain Novel;, with emf.
grauts arrived at Morrovia from New Orleans july
Slh
The schr. Columbia called at Monrovia mean
the close Of July, on her return to L. S. from
Mary land in Liberia, whthc, she had conveyed emf
grants
new schooner Of g tons, built At Mississippi in
Africa arrived at Monrovla on the 20th July
-Four persons [nauves) armed with muskets and
cutlasses, arrested at Mlsburgh about The end
OF June, a charge Of being employed by the
slave factory at Glgbey TO procure slaves As no
direct act could be proved against them. they
were discharged, but their goods were confscated.
Al meeting of citizens July 18TH resolutions OF
thanks were passed in favor of DR. Goheen "for his
able recitation IN the African Repository, of the
numerous ISLANDERS circulated against the town OF
Monrovia."
On the 18th ofJune a Lyceum was formed in Ii
IBERIA for the diffusion of literary, scientific and
natural know dge" throughout the Colony. Hillary
league chosen President.