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Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-28

SoSG WRITERs.-Burns, who OF a.
men thar ever lived. appears 10 have
possessed the greatest natural capabill-
ties for song writing, declares the art to
be a difficult one, and desires those who
think otherwise, ITO sit down and try
their hands at H., when the truth oflhe
matter is likely to dawn upon them -
Such an opinion, coming from SO high an
authority, is entitled 10 great weight ;
and il - corroborated by the undenlahl
fact that few persons have ever attained
to real excellence IA the practice OF com
posing songs The total number Of first
rate songssers who have adorned IItera-
lure since its origin to the present day.
may be counted upon ones ten fingers.
and no tip be touched twice. Men ofthc
highest poeiicaI genius have attempted
this department of composition m vain.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-28

turn the maxim above mentioned Inc
courfiers were very Judgment az What
they thoughta bare-faced imposition, and
desired TO chasssse the beggar on the
spot. but the king declared himself well
satisfied with his purchase, and ordered
the sentence TO be engraved on his gold
and silver plate Some time alter Con-
spiracv was entered into for the purpose
OF destroying the prince; as he was at
the time indisposed. his surgeon was
bribed 10 despatch him with poisoned
lancet
Accordingly. on being called TO bleed
his majesty, he prepared TO accomplish
his design; but happening % cast MS
eve on the sentence inscribed on the
silver basin which an attendant held, ne
/ was struck with remorse- dropped the
fatal instrument, and Frustrated himself
| befare his injured master, confessed MS
crime, and named the irsss=@ sors Of this
4 horrid puI rose. The king tusaed TO his
courtiers, and lid. Il hope you '.ill con
y - that advice prosucti-@ Of - In1E-rt
N an, consequence was cheaplg Pprchas
g ed at hundred pieces of gold How
- many o-astrous events, nov maay
~ Leart-rendilQ catastrophles you'd b
S-A-NAAf 49, III -
81 considered al the beginning, were tn
10 Potable consequences oelberatei,
te Welshed, aud the advice attaded to-
y hashLess IS more peculiarlythe erro
10 OF the Yang, and many lifes spent il
q oitter rePi.ing because due elaboration
was not used . It's outset, androper pre-
"a cautions were rot taken toRvoid tn
'e rocks and qulcksaads which bound ii
a the ocean of existence
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-28
CANTON MIssIssIPPI, SATURDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1888

will be wonderful year--ilst IKE -.
that have gone before II The world VIII
20 round and come buck - the rsaee
from which il set oaz. and this VIII os
the course CT many NAN ~ho saos-s1
be up and doing There will Be sTss,
cry and little wool, Is Al a shearias q
pigs
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-28

s.Nerer begin Thing until you hare
sreH considered its end We find IN the
ST. johns two penny Magazine the toll
lowing instructive story:
s.As an eastern prince was riding with
his courtiers beggar presented himself
and offered, for hundred pieces OF gold
to give his majesty valuable piece OF
advice. The king commanded the sum
TO be presented him, and received N re-
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-28

at another dismal and frowning- Her
name is October. The eleventh IS iEhos-
pirable and cheerIesst frigid IN manners,
and cold al heart; without virtue 10
speak in her favors--Her name is No
vember. The twelfth and last. IS mis-
cradle and shrivelied creature with blear-
ed eyes, toothless and lettering in her
gait, dressed in furs which do not how
] yer, keep her warm, and slipping al ey-
nf'rs ztep. Icicles depend from her nose
w breath is frozen Her name IS
emu SAT Courier
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23
CON S U M p TT O N!

nR. RELIES ASTHMATIC PILLS have, from
IL their extraordinary in giving instant relief
and in curing Colds, Coughs Asthmas, Difficulty OF
Breathing, Wheeling Tighness Of the Chest Pain in the
Side, Splitting of Blood, Chilliness and Shverngs that
precede Fevers and Lung Complaints generally! become
of the popular Medicines known and sought
after from every part of the country, account of the
astonishing success which has attended their admnisra
ton in the above complaints, frequently curing the most
obstinate cases. and giving the most unexpected relief
after every other remedy has failed, and persons had
given themselves up in despair of cure
They have been known to persons supposed to be
far gone in consumption, and exhibiting all the appear
ance of approaching dissolution.
And such have been the sautay effects OF these Pills
in hopeless cases, far to mitigate the suferngs
of the patient, evidently to proong life for days and
weeks, and give to positive comfort they never ex
pected to ENJOY.
The operation of the pills is wonderful in easing resp
ration quieng the cough and procuring comfortable
rest.
Common colds are frequently removed in few hours.
G- although (says person speaking OF these Pls)
my wife has tried medicines OF the first celebrity,
for an Ashmatc difficulty, Cor affection of the lungs)
which at times exceedingly distressing, combining
her to her house for days and weeks together she finds
nothing gives her the relief hich Rces dhmac Pills do
easing her respiration, qnieng her cough, and giving
her comfortable res And this is the testimony OF hum
dreds or thousands The relief which aged people,
well as Others experience from the Of these Pills. is
truly astonishing, and renders them invaluable TO many
and fact to some, essential auxiliary to their
comfort, and almost TO their existence!
D Physician informs the Proprietor, that gentle
man in the country observed to him. he had to be
eve the use of these Pills had been the of savns
his life.
Price-whole boxes, 80 Pills, 81; half do. IL Pill
so cents.
Prepared by Thompson Ridder, Boston, and for sale
TODD'S Drug Store.
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r INiIN CAMBRIA HANDKER CHIEFS, trmme
IL ard plain. We have to-day opened
200 doz. handkerchiefs assorted,
Dec 90 BRADLEY & CATLETT.

IMPOl lTANT INFORMATION TO persons afflicted
with the following complaints viz: Scrotua, Leprosy
Salt Rhe I'M ST. Anonys Fire, Fever Sores, even when
the bones are affected, White Swengs; Violent EruP-
tons, ate measels, Scurvy, Foul fostering Ernpons,
p:mped nd Carbunced faces, Sore Eyes Sore legs Scad
Head Ule ers Venerea Tants when Mercury has failed
and all M orders arising from an state OF the blood
and humoI sare assured that Dr. RELIES Drops
continue nrvaed for the prevention, relief and cure OF
these plants In proof Of which read the following
remarkable cure ofa case Of IL years standing:
Extract of letter. s.Sr: My leg, which before did
not look ike human limb is now entirely healed up
CATER resi- sting every other application for IL years)
Previous taking your Relies Botanical Drops, had
given up II hope OF relief
Anoiicr Case An agent writes, "There is person
taking the Botanical Drops, evidently with the greatest
advantage He declares, TO his words cit is
doing wor ,ders for him." and is it were, scratching
him from he grave"
Numero US instances have occurred where persons
mining aw ay miserable existence, nothing they could
procure aft ording them permanent relief until they had
/ made use the above invaluable Medicine.
They ar, also the best Spring and Autumnal Physi'
For sale by S.JToDD,
| March "a Washington, d. 6.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23

WILLIAM BELL, Gentlemens Coat-2resser and
w Dyer, has resumed his business, in person, in
the Ctv Of Washington and Re1nored to the south side
of Pennsylvania Avenue opposite Third Street Crate
full for past avors during five years, he respectfully So
licits con nuance from members of Congress, and cit
generally; and it punctuaty and diligence 10 bust
ness combined with his superior method of renovatng
gentlemens garments secure their casson, nothing
shall be wanting on his part
NJ B. He would form the Public that he has no
connexion whatever with his former establishment, al
though his sign is still there. Jan. l2-5t.
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Preamble and Constitution of the Natire american
Association of the United States.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD,


December ID, 1887.
TITS respectfully made known that merchandise or
other commodities received al this Depot for delivery
in this city, be forwarded to Baltimore to points
on the line of the road, will hereafter be subject to the
following regulations of which those interested will
please take notice:
lst The freight and charges all goods consigned to
iodvduas in this city its vicinity must be paid before
their removal from the Depot
ID Commodities offered for transportation must be dis
tncty marked, and be accompanied by list in dupli-
cate of the number and description of packages TO be for
vared the name of the consgnee, and Of the party for
uardine the same otherwise they cannot be received
The Company will not be responsible for damages
arising from leakage or breakage, nor will they be re-
snonsble for damage alleged to have been received by
apv goods or commodities transported by them unless
the claim shall be made before the removal OF the goods
from the Depot Further, if goods which shall have
been Transported on this road be not received or taken
away by their consigners owners, on the day OF their
arrival at the Depot the Company will not be response
BILE for or pay any claims for loss or damage when may
be sustained by such goods; in other words II goods as
above described be permitted to remain IN or on the cars
the railway, at the Depot one or more nights aei
their arrival they will remain at the exclusive fisk oil
the consigners.
The hours for receiving and delivering goods VIII, un
ill further notice, be from A. M. until P. NJ
BY order. SAMUEL STETTlNlUS,
Oct IS. .4gent
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CD CO. CO..

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD--The
w The Passenger trains on this Road will daily start
follows viz
FROM WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE,
AT 9 o'clock, A. M. and at l-2 o'clock, P. nj.
FROM BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON,
At nine o'clock A. M. and at four o'clock, P. M.
Passengers by the morning train, if proceeding west
wardy, can connect with the Western train the Bal
tlnore and Ohio rail road at the Relay house, reach
Frederick IN time for the Western stages that leave there
at u o'clock, Harpers Ferry, in time for the
evening train TO Winchester while passengers travelling
unnecessary detention at Baltimore, reaching Phadel-
phia in time for the evening line to New York; and thus
accomplishing the journey from Washington to New York
in one day.
Under circumstances whatever can the train be de-
ayed beyond tile hour fixed for starting 1t is, therefore,
respectfully suggested that Passengers procure their tick
cts the previous evenings to enable them TO do which,
theoiice will be kept open till half past seven O'clock
P. M BY order,
Oct 6. SAMUEL STETTINIUS, Agent.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23
FLoDOARDO TOWARDS
ImprOVeu COhPUuHu
FLUID EXTRACT OF S.4RS.4P.ARILL.d

II
FOR THE CURE OF
Scrofula or Kings Evil, Obstinate eruptons ofthe
Chronic Rheumatism. SKIN,
Syphilitic and Mercurial uicerous Sores.
Diseases Pains in the Bones,
White Sweings, General Debility.
And all diseases requiring the aid Of Alternative medicines
This Extract is prepared from an improved formula,
sanctioned by scientific Physicians and Pharmaceut,sts and
is decidedly one of the most active, ecacous, and con-
yenient preparations IN use.
-Mercury is added only when regularly prescribed. 40
1t should be used where circumstances will admit,
under the guidance and direction OF a physician.
Carefully prepared and sold only atmy Pharmacy.
FLODOARDO HOWARD.
Also for sale at most of the Drug Stores in Washington
City, Baltimore, and throughout the United States
The following Select Medicines and miscellaneous ar
ticles also prepared and sold as above:
HoWARD's Tonic MIXTURE, warranted a cure fo
fever and ague.
1 HowARD's COMPOUND OF SARsApARILLA CUBEBs,
AND CoPAIBA for the of Gonorrhea elects, S,ric
lures, sc. HowARD's VERMIFUGE, safe and etfectual
worm destroying medicine.
HowARps CATHARTIc PILLS, without mercury.
HowARD's COMPOUND KREosoTE TooTH ACHE
DRoPs.
SAFE simple, agreeable, and eecua remedy for coughs
II colds, ashmas, &c.
1 HowARp's COMPOUND KREosoTE TOOTH WASH for
arresng and preventing decay in teeth and for diseases
of the gums agreeable and pleasant wash for preserv
4 ing them in healthy condition.
4 HowARD's KREosoTE Tooth PASTE
| DIR. W1sTAR's COUGH LozENGEs, celebrated for the
cure Of coughs, colds, &C.
1 HowARD's INDELIBLE INK.
HowARD's IMPROVED CHEMICAL CHLORIDE SOAP.
1 HowARD's CHEMICAL SHAVING COMPOUND.
| HowARp's SUPERIOR TOILET SOAP.
HowARp's CHEMICAL ESSENCE Soar, for remov.
4 ing grease, paint, tar &c., from wearing apparel.
| HowARD's CHRYsTAL CEMENT, for mending broker
glass china, earhenware, sc.
| HowARDs ISSUE OINTMENT, orkeeping open issues
and blisters.
| HowARD's MAGNOLIA EXTRACT, delicate and delic
| GUS perfume for the toilet.
| HowARDs SUPERIOR COLOGNE WATER.
| HowARDs FLORIDA WATER.
| HowARD's LAVENDER WATER.
| HoWARD's HONEY WATER.
| HowARDs SUPERIOR ToorH POWDER.
/ AprI
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23
BALSAM OF HEALTH
PREPARED ONLY BY JOHN S. MILLER,
1Ina.,,InnI

Frederick City, maryland.
THIS valuable medicine has only been introduced tc
i the public about five years, in various parts of the
country and hundreds of persons have used it, and found
its beneficial effects and out of ten cases have been
permanently cured Of the Dyspepsia Chocs, Nervous
Tremors Lowness of Spirits, Papitation of the Heart
and all those train of diseases resulting from dsodered
condition of the stomach and liver arrangement of the
digestive functions such general debility weakness,
fatuency loss ofappee, eructaons and acdities
of the stomach cosveness head ache, Jaundce atuent
and bilious cholic, sc.
The proprietor does not recommend it most patent
medicines are, as all, and when used is found
wanting that the public have got much deceived, that
thew can scarcely be prevailed upon to try any more
which is not the case with this Balsam of Health, as
hundreds of have received the most happy and
good effects which the proprietor produce, if requi
red the testimony of many respectable persons, that have
been cured of the above diseases.
The proprietor requests all those persons that are af
fice in the way above described to give his medicines
fair trial. and he them that they will not be dis
appointed. ,.
The Public will find it for sale-wholesale and retail
lat TODD'S Drug Store.
March II
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.

pERMS.-Subscrption fol year, 81 50 in advance,
or So 90 if paid at the end Of three months For six
months, 81 so TN Advance. Advertisements inserted at
the usual rates.
All letters relating to the pecunary interests of the Pa
per to be addressed, postage paid to the Publisher,
JAMES g. DUNN.
All letters relative the Editorial department to be d.
directed, postage paid TO the Editor ohe Naire american
Those subscribers for year. who do not give notice OF
their wish to have the paper discontinued at The end OF
their year. will be presumed desiring its continuance
until couptermanded, and it will accordingly be contin
ued at the option Of the publisher.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23

ID EPT SILKS AND FRENCH MERIN OS.-Open-
III ed this day
20 pieces Rept Silks
10 do Figured Repts
SO do French Merinos
The above will be sold very cheap.
Also, large supply of French work, opened on our
second story. BRADLEY & CATLETT.
Dec. 8
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23
~ Office CopARTNERsHIP-R W. BATES,

NJ -COPARTNERSHlP.-R. W. les,
IN Merchant Tailor would inform the public II lat he
has this day associated himself with THoMA F..
HARNESS. for the purpose of carrying on the ailor
ing business in all its various branches, at his old stand
avenue, First Ward, next door to DIR. How
ards Pharmacy, where they would respectfully invite
the public to call and examine their choice select ion of
goods of the latest Importation winch they will AXE up
10 order in the most fashionable style.
Nov. loft BATES Il HAkkR! GSS.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23

EAYNE'S INDIAN EXPECTORANi,l Is recon-
d mended as decidedly superior to any other known
combination of medicine for Coughs, Colds influenza
| Consumption, Asthma, Splitting OF Blood, Angina rec
neutrality-suspicious. Of the Heart, Bronchltis-Chroni
Pleursy Hoarseness, Difficulty of Breathing Hoopnl
Cough Pains and Weakness OF the Breast and all dls
eases of the Pulmonary Organs.
| This medicine is highly and justly recommended
numerous and respectable individuals, who have ioun
relief from its use Many who have been laboring unde
protraced coughs pains in the breast and have heel
supposed by themselves and their friends far advanced
consumpon have been happily restored to perfect hea
by the use of this valuable Expectorant
| Dr. JONATHAN GONG, President Of The Granraae COZ
lese Ohio ate Of New Yorl in letter to the proPrie
tor, dated New York, December, 1886, says-"he Wa
laborng under cold, cough and hoarseness ahe
that his difficulty of breathing was so great tat ne e'
himself in imminent danger OF immediate pul
was perfectly cured by using this ExPectorant. MIS-
Delks of Salem, NJ j., cured OF Asthma OF twenty
years. standing, by using two bottles OF TINS medicine.
Mrs. Ward, also Of Salem, was cured OF tne same COM
plant by one bottle young lady, also of Sasem who was
was perfectly restored by three bottles Dr. Hamilton
of ST. James, South Carolina, was greatly affected by
cough hoarseness and OF the lungs and onusng
bottle Of this medicine found permanent relief might
In addition to the above several hundred case cough
be mentioned of its promptly curing Heopng
when every other treatment had failed in giving relief
In fact the proprietor refer to several hurredln-
dviduals in the city of Philadelphia alone, who have
been cured of Asthma, Bronchitis, Splitting Of Blood and
every variety of disease Of the Beast whose certificates
would occupy too much space TO pubish and he is daily
receiving from every part of the Unon the highest testi-
monials in its favor.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-23

A NDERSON'S POLISHING PASTE.-For polish.
~ ing plated ware, brass, and other metals, Amber
sons Composition has attained high celebrity. The
following testimonials, from many, selected
This is to certify, that have used Mr. Andersons
Composition for cleaning brass and other metals; Also his
plate POWDER which we approve Of and yend Wholesale
TO our customers. STEEL Il WARREN,
Hardware Merchants, Albany.
This is to certify that we have made use of Mr. An
derson Composition for cleaning silver and brass pate
and have hesitation in saying that it is the best method
we have used and recommend the same to others
A WALLACE,
Coach and Harness Maker, Saratoga
This is to certify that have used Mr.. Andersons
Powder for polishing plated ware and find it the best
article of the kind that we used.
WHITNEY & HoYT,
$50, Pearl Street, New York.
have examined and tried Mr. VIM Anderson's Che
mca Powder for polishing silver, BRASS and other
tails 1t proves excellent article for the above pur
pose, and am pleased to recommend conn the sane
Chemist and Reiner of Metals, Boston.
This is to certify, that have used Mr. Anderson's
Powder for polishing plated ware, and also the Paste for
above purpose, and am pleased to recommend the same
to the public. JOSEPH SMIIH,
1862, Pearl Street, New York.
This is to certify, that have used Andersons Paste
md Powder for cleaning brass and plated ware and
safely say that it exceeds any thing have used before
VIM HINTON,
1S4, Broadway, New York.
have been using for the last three weeks, Ander-
sons Chemical Paste for the cleaning of silver and BRASS
and believe it to be the best composition in for the
purpose intended. ID. ID. HOWARD,
Exchange Hotel, New York.
Having made trial Of Anderson's Composition in po-
fishing Britannia ware, which manufacture, we feel
satisfied that it is good article
BROADMAN g. HART,
Burlng slip, New York
have made use Of Andersons Paste and Powder, and
find il very valuable article and do most cheeriully
recommend it to persons wanting the article.
DAVID TORRANCE,
Feb. g. 1886. United States Hotel
For sale at TODD'S Drug Store.
6NOLORED AROPHINE CRAPES.--Just received
" 80 pieces Grapes, for evening dresses.
HAND,
200 pieces Silks, plain and figured, which will be
sold very low. -
Ian IL a. BRADLEY & CATLETT.
| DIRDSEYE DIAPERS-Opened to-day
ID 100 pieces of brdseye diapers Of very fine quality.
| Dec.S-3t BRADLEY u CATLEIT.
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HOUsE-FURNISHING WARE-RooMs on Penn
L Il sylvana Avenue, near Az street.--BOTELER Il
DOM have just opened their Fall Stock Of House-iur
nishng Goods consisting of almost every article used
genteel housekeeping They have added 70 their stock
this handsome assortment of plated goods such
and Trays; which have been selected with unusual
care.
Also, very superior English and Philadelphia Astral
ana Manel Lamps, of superior workmanship: all
warranted in good order.
They have, also. handsome assortment of Curtain
Bands, Pins, Cornices, and Poles; which, together
with their large stock of Looking Glasses Cabinet
Ware, Mattresses, Beds, and Bedsteads, Crockery,
Glass and China Ware, renders their stock more ex-
tensive than in any other establishment of the kind
in the District; TO which they would respectfully in
vite the attention of persons furnishing
They have also just received from New York land
assortment of Curled Maple Parlor Chairs.
N. B.-They still continue TO manufacture Chat rs .
every description.
P.S.-Looking- Glass Plates of various Sizes
Oct CT
INRENCH CAssIMEREs.-ope to-day
Il so pieces French Cassimeres, which will be sold
Nov,6- BRADLEY s. CATLETT.
r oNG MERINO sCARFS.-We have just received
IL 100 Long scars Every fine, and will be sold great
Also, 200 handsome shaws, very cheap.
Nov. 6-3t. BRADLEY & CATLETT.
E,RENcH AND ENGLISH BEAVER CLOTHS
IL Opened o.day-
10 pieces very superior Beaver Cloths
Which will be sold low by the piece.
Nov. 6. BRADLEY & CATLETT.
I NGRAIN CARPETS.-We have hand handsome
i lot of Ingram Carpeting, which will be sold low
Dec st BRADLEY & CATLETT.
ID recommended BY THE FACULTY.-How-
u ards Compound Syrup of Carrageen safe, sim
pe pleasant, and eectua remedy for chronic coughs,
ashmas, consumptions, &c.
This syrup has deservedly acquired great reputation
and the confidence of physicians, remedy in the
Of pulmonary diseases It is not offered specific but
w 'oaaa 5 IN the cure OF
pulmonary diseases.
When circumstances admit, it should be used under
the direction of physician.
Prepared and soId wholesale and RETAIL at my Pharma-
cy, near Seven Buildings.
Also for sale by most of the Druggists in Washington
Georgetown, Alexandria, Baltimore, and throughout the
United States. F. HOWARD.
Dec.8
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NJ EW HONEY-Fine favored country Honey, for
table use put up jars of convenient size for ia
miles, just received at TODD'S Drug Store.