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Cuat-TMA~ ENE.
saw N humhle cottage % plain
DaeaTy ana desslaie .--ihs wind was slghing
Amlaa The branches u a ioneiy aak
Thai grew hssGds lhs dwelling, and The snow
Was fas descending round. DARK Sas tAs EigAs
Ard had joupeyeI faf snee The blight suA
Rose Ger the distant mountains Spent, a last
And too faiigued sin % Pnrsue my way
Isoughl for shelter and rcpuss within
This humble ,encmcnt, NOR was drnicd-~
A cheerful FIRE bufnd upon he hearth
Round whichlh happy family appeared,
Anaged man SAT here there sat bis dame,
Hell spiuning-whe beside her, and her children
Gaiherd about her chair. There was no sound
Within the neat apartment save twas tina,
Made by The wheel as swiftly il reyoived
Or the hard breathing Of grimal1iS, whilst
Bef.re The glowing embers she fopnsed.
But now the aged man with grcaicsi care
Laying aside the book be had been reading ~.
That best Of books--the Biblc-~calId his children
And, one on either knee, thus, then, he spoke -
. oh! cast aside thy wheel, my dearest,
And give thy labors DER
For lis time we should rejoice
AS shepherds did Of yore;
AS those who watched the nucks Of aherp
Upon the plain al nigh,
When from the heavens an angel came
To earth in brilliant light.
He came! he came twas 10 announce
The Saviour of mankind; ....
'Jesus-whose word should heal the sick
Restore to sight the blind!
Then, dearest, let US now rejoice
AS shepherds did ofyorc -
Come let us sing a song Of praise
And all our cares give o'erp
The old man now arose and took his harp .E
Passing his fingers swiftly DER the strings
A moment, till they were attuned-then sang
Joined by his cheerful dame-his boy and girl
A song SO sweet, il sccmd ind ed Of Heaven
AT length the gentle music of the harp
Had ceased but now the group had ga,her'd round
The rustic aar-each with hands appraised,
Offering pray'r to Him who dwels above
Twas mid. night when .
Rising from pray'r the happy cottagers
Retired to repose. ..r ......
WmrRED
Washington City, March 1888
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With What supreme contempt must the mentally
great regard such Paltry disinctions-lhose who like
Rahgn Barns,
" TeBt-lsss, aud wani.lcss
Their roomy hre-sido,
Bai banker aud cankef,
To sec thar cursed pride"
Many Sioyenly Johnson, who though he may ne
Yer write the Lives u the Poets could write letters
- these nlodern chcseraeidians, which might rs6ie
urir Selfcomplacency not liilie. But Il Is not the
aaftsr VIII which they End fault not having depth
enoagh g comprehend that, they employ themselves
ts rtiicnlag the p,aaafr they are either 50 con-
ecisa a. nos 20 attribute Il 10 ignorance, II they do
ea understand plain sensible people or malicious
a. y hops 70 conceal their ignorance BY throwing
e1ntcmpi upon iniellcclual worth
The unTcanrd ndharSh treatment bestowed upon
moral excellence, II happen BE- clad in homely
gafb Is not always confined 10 the iooshly vain and
anec.ed u i sometimes discoverable in superior
Understandings, among those who have enjoyed the
advantages of polished education, and where we
should b. prone 10 look Tor sagacity, bcneyolence
aud leniy, among those whose early instruction
should have taught them 10 make allowances FOR
hsc whose advantages IN early years were limited,
and not Ia take exception AT little conventional def
erncies in etiquette, petty blemiShes which arise
from inanuntion. Bur among The truly good, as well
rs great, among those whose acquaintance is worth
the profession, those who feel that
The ktai ayes the part aye,
That makes US right or wrang"
We shall End that charitable cxtenuaton, that
honest hcneyolcnee which seeks and finds the merits
that more than oyer-blance the petty defects and
ttiling deviations from custom.
'.z .... ..... r.
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To the Hon. RrrEL WILLIAMS,
United States Senate.

I.oGcat.-We find the following curious illustra-
ton in an eastern paper
mir. Park, Of Boston, cffcclually convinced the
House Of the danger Of the banks rcsuming specie
payments by relating the fact that man In Walth-
am, who wanted To &c, specie out 81 bank, got
keg OF il in cents and while putting II into the cart
il fell and broke has leg Capital Joke, want III The
wings all laughed
Argai-Thcre should have been an enactment
prohibiting the use Of specie in quantities less han
ify dollars and upsards, because Il breaks peoples
lprrs
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A NCIENT FRAGMENTS--Jus received, for sale
n by +. TAYLOR, in ono volume, collection OF old
and Fragments containing the Morals OF Sonlucus
Sanchoniathos History Of the Creation; Voyages OF
Ianno round tho Coast Of Africa FIVE hundred years be-
fore Christ, King Hiempsas History OF the African Sg,
Choice S,y,nss N pnIlus Syrus; Egyptian Fragments
Writings Of Manchey Sayings Of The Seven WISE Men
of Greece Sc iyolac OF 9s pages, handsomely printed
Price IS cents. ,..-.-,
TDaccr's transla,ion,l with notes and life OF Plato ny
Fenclon. Price 81 cents may =
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nANIEL WEBSTER.--A Portrait Of Daniel Web
~ s,er, engraved from painting by rockingham, IS
just published and this day received, for sale by
.. +. TAYLOR
Also mezzo-,int engraving of Mr. Frelinghuysen a
full length likeness of Daniel OConnel portraits Of the
President. Of General Jackson, Of w. c. Rires, and
other public men.
The Gallery of Portraits and Memoirs Of Eminent
Characters Of all ages, in folio vols. Engish) very
splendid work, just received
may II
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S,PRING AND SUMMER GOODS.-Just received
- fresh assortment of Spring and Summer Goods,
viz:
Painted Lawns and Musins
Mourning do do
Silks, figured and plain
Mourning and other Prints
Super. French Bambasins
Thlbet Shawls, embroidered white
Do do Victoria
Love Handkerchefs, Blonde Dem Wells
Mourning Quillings
Knitting and Darning Cottons.
Also for gentlemens wear. the following VIE:
"A wool-dyed black Cloths, French Merinos, French
Bombasns and Summer Cloths
ShaIley Yestings, London Writings "....
Super. white and colored Marseilles e.
White, colored, and ribbed Drills
Grass Linens, brown and striped
Gentemens heavy Silk Gloves
Do do Linen do ...... ...
Do do Lisle Thread do -
The above will be sold low, at the store OF the subscrl-
bers d street and Pennsylvania Avenue
mayl REGARDS, GIBBS & Co,
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tue Of the election IN November last ha, they looked
upon the recent election unconstitutional ana wholly
invalid - -'
"Mr. p. further said that his COLLEAGUE and hm.e,f
could not conscentousy take the oath under any other
election than that Of November and that upon their con-
sciences they should take their oath and seats II thew
took them at ALL by virtue OF that election alone
Mr. 7. said that high sense Of duty, both to him.
self and The House, called upon him for this ayowal,
that if any wished make objection they might have
the opportunity Of 50 doing"
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The following statement Of the remarks made IN the
House Of Representatives BY Mr.. PRENriss Of Misses,
sipp before taking the oath Of Office, on "Wednesday,
has been obligingy furnished to Us BY who was "a
better position than our reporter for hearing hIn
CAS- the Speaker about to administer the oa,h'
Mr. Prentss remarked that before beng sworn can'",
compelled him to inform the House bohali OF ms,i
and colleague, that they did not claim their seas ut
virtue Of The recent election Ia Mississippi, but by VIZ
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-05

large meeting of the friends of Henry Clay
convened at Masonic Hall, New York, on Tuesday
evening, May % They passed an Address and
Resolutions nominating Mr.. Clay for the Presidency
but express willingness to submit his claims 10 the
decision Of National Convention.
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The Frederic (Md.) Times, says the Sub-Trea-
suryites in Frederick county have fairly drawn the
line" and driven every Conservative in the coun-
ty from any further action with them as party"
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DWELLING HOUSE IN GEORGETOWN
I

EsszM handsome and commodions dwelling House,
,EalzM- with small garden and stable, delightfully."- and
beautifully situated in Georgetown, about twenty mi
nnes walk from the Departments The house Is IN ex-
celont condition and already FURNISHED For parcu-
ars inquire al this office. mar III
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WALTER SCOTS COMPLETE WORKS, in
w seven large volumes, four of which contain all his
novels together with his tales from the Souvenirs and
Reviews the other volumes containing all his Poems,
all his Histories his Tales of Grandfather, in series
the Minstrelsv of the Scottish Border Border Anliqu-
ties Demonoogy; Sermons; Paul's Letters History
of Scotland Life Of Napoleon Life of Swift; Lille OF
Drydea Lives Of the Novcsts and very many other
gaines not contained in any other edition. Strongly
bound in cloth, and embeished with two beautiful por-
traits just received for sale by f. TAYLOR Price 81
NAV 26 ."..
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The Frederick Times also says:

The Utica On " Observer makes jealous APP
peal 10 the democracy" 10 reunite and rally against
the Wings. 1t is willing to make large conces-
sions' il necessary.
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MEMS AND BOYS WEARING have to-day
lI opened
SO pieces hadsome stripes for boys
100 do American nankeen
l2 do plain and twilled linen drillings
90 do bleached grass cloth
IS do summer cloths, (a colors)
50 do Marseilles vesting (some very cheap
20 do superfne Ga bomhasins
20 do splendid ribbed drlllngs
ALSO, .'.
800 do cloths and cassmeres
80 do black satin vcs,ings. .-...
arrl % BRADLEY & CATLETT.
THE LOVE CHASE, a Comedy, by sheridan
L Knowles; and lon, Tragedy by seIleant Talourd,
1ust published, for sale by TAYLOR Prce 81 cts
The Star Of Seville, Drama, by Fanny kemble.
The Duchess della Valliere, Drama, by Bulwer.
Francis the First, Tragedy, by Fanny kemble,
The British Drama 3 vols, octave handsomely bound,
containing 10 Of the best plays in the language oher
than Shakspeares price 81 so about cents for each
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nSWALD'S PSYCHOLOGICAL DICTIONARY OF
" THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, on plan entire
" new, especially adapted to teaching English compost
ton, by presenting the words OF the language araneou
according To their genera and under their respective
roots thus removing the difficulty under which those UNI
acquainted with the learned languages necessarily labor IN
radical Specification Of words derived from foreign Lam
euagcs." | vol, handsomely bound and printed 523
pages. Price ST.
Chambers History Of the English Language and Lie
reurc. Price ~ cents
Just published, and for sale by
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DROAD GRINS, and the Other Poctical works OF
ID George Coleman complete in one volume Is just re-
cclvcd for sale Nv F. TAYLoR-ruce 62 cents.
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HEADACHE.


A CERTAIN CURE FOR SICK HEADACHE
~ which has been used in families, every member OF
which has had sick headache from infancy, a constu
tonal family complaint and has cured eectually in every
instance yet known, amounting TO many hundreds II
not unpleasant TO the and does prevent the daily
avocaons of using it, it must be vered in and
the cure IS gradual but certain and permanent Instances
are constantly multiplying where this distressing CON-
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STANDING by the use Of Dr. Spohns celebrated remedy
One decided preference is its peasantness having none
Of the nauseating effect of common drugs.
is so perfectly satisfactory that the proprietor has
gwen directions for his agents TO refund the price to
one who is not pleased with, and cured by it. He
hopes also that this its benefits TO the
distressed sufferers who laborng under headache.
r. Spohn M. ID Inventor and Proprietor . Fletcher
street. Maiden lane, door below Pearl street. New
York. s... 4.
All Editors who will insert the above one year. in
weekly paper, shall be entitled 10 dozen the remedy
For sale in Washington by ], l.. PEABODY.
may l5-lawly 49,.
NAVIGATION BY STEAM, by Sir John Ross, Cap
IN tain Royal Navy-Being an Essay towards sys-
TEN OF Naval Tactics, peculiar Steam Navigation,
applicable both TO Commerce and Maritime warfare.
Also, History Of the Steam Engine, volume quaro,
with plates. Just published in London, and for sale by
+. TAYLOR.
Also, Galloway and Hehcrt's History, Progress Struc
ure, Improvements and Application Of the Steam En-
CINE and Steam Power vol 200 Engravings-Lo
Lardner on Steam Engine.
Renwick do a.... .~ H..
Gordon on Locomolion and Interior communication ;
the history practice and prospects of Steam Carriages ;
| vol, London, Engravngs, ..#
Pambour on Locomotive Engines upon Railwayss
vol. London, pateswth variety OF other works treat
ing the subject, and valuable collection Of the
latest and most approved works every branch OF arts
and sciences (chey imported) to which additions
constantly making
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HISTORY OF ROME-Translucd from tho Ger
published and for sale by F.TAlLOR.
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TAR CHURCHS TOOTH POWDER is recon-
- mended by the patentee for the following
1t is excellent for giving the teeth beautiful white
polish and preventing their decay for causing and pre-
and is also an nfable cure for the which collects
on the teeth, wholly removing it, and at the same time
hardening the gums and causing them to be reinstated in
their proper place
The loss OF nearly half the teeth which extract
ed owing the tartar eating the gum, thereby
causing the teeth become loose and rendering their
traction necessary.
supply Of the above is Just received from the patentee,
and will be warranted genuine For sale, Wholesale or
Icall,by
may F. TAYLOR, Bookseller.
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" ~ Etla0r a ~ MAalszailAs has ssiAsisai
space b a. salaalr gaFxs b spare b. wonaa phsgs
ma BY Inserting shF fllesins
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sosmt Ms aTsess.
rga vus s,R,sosssK

TIE falsWisv Plsss Aas bsen. 60 n~e, nae.
laid
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StPLENDID SHALLEYS.-Just received, 10 pieces
> very superior wide white and colored ground Shall
NAV REGARDS, GIBBS & co.
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DN THE PlCKWICk CLUB.-Oliver Twist, by
ID Boz, volumes IN one with IL engravngs Price
n cents
The State Prisoner, Tale Of the French Regency 9
volumes and additional supply Of Alice, together
So" other publications., are this day received for
sal" Nv 7. TAYLOR, or for circulation among the sub.
N'"s to the WaverIy Circulating Library, Immediately
ca,"u tudsby's Hotel. NAV 8
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nj NOR GENERAL SIR HOWARD DOUGLAS,
va Military Bridges, in octave volume
lnr,, garto '''''''''' 'o''p'''o III one w.
,'"'NS Englnccr's Pockc, Book, for 1898
i"HnSons Fossil Organic Remains.
= fo'l History Of his own Times new and bcauti-
- ION, complete, in one volume
N""9 buiders Director, quarto volume.
I'."snu'S Mechanics Of Fluids
-, w"W OF Portraits and Memoirs : volumes
'".iHcr with many other valuable Enclish bo,ks n
'.o list Will be continued in subsequent advcr.
w" ~" ~, are lHst received for sale by
''"St F. TAYLOR
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Washington CRY, March, 1898.
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TUE LAWS OF ETIQUETTE. or Rules and Re-
Il drc'Ions for Conduct in Society By Gentleman
t Hrtic for Gentlemen, with hints on the art Of con-
",so'nn. Published in London-ls3s.
lnctic for Ladies' with hints ON tho preservation
Any Improvement Of beauty.
Leblanc cclnars Book of Politeness and Proproty Of
lIlm"n', addressed the youth of both sexes 9TH
,'nran, from the 9Th Paris edition Price 50 cents
L'| lnh,hod and for sale by f. TAYLOR .
u Ns", Lord thrstrtirh's Advice to his Son vol of
y" G'i'S, full bound. Price 81 cents may I2
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Fun TIE MhDiSONIAS

Washington City, May 81, 1888.
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With What supreme contempt must the mentally
great regard such Paltry dstinctons-lh who'll
n abrft Enrns
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-29
$50. 20 country subse ribers.


Hereafter whenever any country subscription 10 'ne
u.r,ld. reaches fortnight of its Close SUBSCRIBERS
,. receive their papers, done up IN yeo" 'orapperS
This Mar, Is adopted in order to give our patrons IN
,he oonntrv notice. either to renew their subscription
nv fresh remittance expect it to cease al the
close Of the period for which it had been pad ouo-
scrbers will, therefore, understand after TINS nouce
xhat is meant by receiving their papers done up III
yeno,o cropping paper.
Nv this method we furnish individual saosc'ioo''
with proper notice, without putting them 10 inc ca
pense of postage, and thus shave Amos Aehual.' y
NAV of reuuital for his shaving so often our suos0'
be,s The fashionable morals of the present uay' %
sanctioned nv the Honorable the Kitchen Ca0ne''
,rs "a cbea, as much as you can, so that the ID"
docs not reach you do not practice on lhls primer
u. "a anv exteat excep. when have dealings WIFI
H. K;tchen-and on such occasions II IS aoop'eu
nurelv in self defence-if you don't shave you se'
shaved. Every day am receiving letters complain
nc that the Herald has failed when, al the same
Tina know full well that it is regularly malied'-
Why these complaints? Because many Oh Anus
sub will be looking into the Herald 70 see
the lineamens of their master accurately oeplo'eu'
Thew read laugh but forget put the Herald INTO us
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nersonal favor to me-o try to be as honest as 'hcy
can. know they have precious little OF tha' afucie
hat a precious little is better than none.
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Private Corresp0ndence.l

STATEN ISLAND, March ZUth 1888.
JAMES G. BENNETT, ESQ., take the pleasure OF
addressing you, (Nr Bennett) and would be pleased
to see you OF ST. Andrews Church, at Richmond, on
some Sabbath day, when the weather is pleasant, as
am there on all pleasant days; and many ladies OF
my acquaintance have expressed their sentiments in
the same way of wishing to see you. / zee your
valuable paper but seldom but would like to have e
every day. il is the best and most useful paper that
have ever read and likewise veraci. in IT, and
good feeling and beraty towards the poor than any
other journal of the present day. As you have al
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expect to be honored as much by the invitation a.
see you down here on some fine Sabbath morning in
next month, (Apri,) the travelling will be vc.;
good them in all probability; and the singing of birds
will be charming the ear and the green grass will
look beautiful over the who's vast country and like
WISE the sweet smell of the flowers as they begin to
bud will Think render it agreeable to leave the sui
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the sweetness OF the country and satisfy the appetite
with dish of the vegetables and green's Of the coun-
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charming eye of yours at the trees putting forth their
blossoms, and the whole scenery 50 enchanting on
every side. With my best respects, &c.
MARY, of Richmond,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-29

WILD Car MoNsy.-By law of Michigan which
took effect on the 10Th Of January last no banking
association allowed bills or notes un ess the
same shall be first endorsed upon the back thereof by
some bank commissioner we believe there arc sor,
Of these notes in circulation here, without this en-
dorsement. They should be refused as worthless.
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NOTICE.-Tbe Books ssd Accounts Of the unJersisred
kept by RICHARD HAROLD, - them Agent, are In
th~ir hands Tor Collection All persons nebteS ~ said Har
rod for Ale Beer by book account hereby
notified pay the undersigned, a. the said Hsr
rods agency has been sseonisued. .
New York, February 4, 1885,
Nh C..,.m~rs can he suprl;~d With Pale sna Amber
Axes by leaving er ordsr e5 Cedar street, IT their
Sub Once, foot ~ Delsncey street fNiws