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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21
BREAK IN THE CANAL.

We understand that there was, Saturday last, a
considerable outbreak in that part of the Delaware
Division Of the Pennsylvania Canal, which lies above
New Hope in our county Notwithstanding the in
creased number Of Lock-keepers, Supervisors, and
Superintcndents most Of our public works, there
has been accidents attributable careessness Of
officers since Porter's election than formerly We
have weekly accounts Of breaks on the Junatta dvis
ion, many Of them caused, is said, by the negligence
Of the officers who have the superintendence Nothing
concerns the people than tho conduct Of those
who have charge OF canals and railroads, the
people must pay for all that happens We inform
ed that il will require from 10 to Is days work to repair
this last breach 10 our Canal, As Saturday was the
election day for Brigade Inspector, be- possible
that the canal left to take care Of itselfi We
merely ask for Information. The above facts have
from source which can rely bur- if we are
mIsniormed, shall gladly acknowledge error
Bucks County Iateii,gcncer,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

Protessorship Of Oriental Literature in Ho,card
Unipcrsify,-t will give great pleasure to the friends
of learning in country know that, by the liberal
y Of some Of the East India merchants in Boston, the
University in Cambridge has recently been enabled to
offer new advantages for the pursuit Of Oriental studies
by securing the services Of able scholar Mr. William
Adam, who has just been appointed Professor Of ORR
entail Literature. Mr. Adam has resided upwards Of
twenty years In the East Indies, where he secured to
himself the warmes: regard Of the American and other
residents. He speaks Familiarity the Hndostauee, Per-
sian, and some other dialects. in common there ;
no is also acquainted with that extraordinary language
Of ancient India, the Sanserf which is now well known
to DO so intimately connected with the Greek, Latin
and Northern languages of Europe, that knowledge
OF il is indispensable to phogist at the present day
In addition the languages Of this stock. Mr.. Adam
has knowledge Of Hebrew, Arabic and kindred dialects
Of the class stock commonly called the Semitic Ian
guages--Daiiy Adp.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21
From Me Mobile Chronicle
sUB-TREASURY.

One OF the most dcplorabe effects resulting from
this perncious scheme, is the deterioration Of public
morals occasioned by it, and the consequent evil
auences impaired all the social relations Of efor
what is society but collected mass Of constituent
parts, reciprocay giving and receiving tone and i'm
press' 1t cannot be denied that the maintenance Of
virtue and integrity depend but upon two principles
well established religious persuasion, and public OPT
nion, therefore, have not the fear of God before
u.s. ard the standard Of public virtue is so low, that men
can with mpunity commit actions, which formerly
would have excluded them from society," what pray, we
ask, is TO deter us all from turning rogues and swim
dlers, If we think that we thereby subserve our
worldly interests II Sub-Treasurers default for
enormous sums, and lose not easfeif every grade OF
officials furnishes instances Of these lapses from in
iegrty which regarded at the worst mere peca-
dilloes, venia offences which we must not Judge too
harshy, for some unfortunate speculation may yet mis-
lead the best into the kewhat is to prevent the
sort Of false reasoning finally prevail in all private
lations and become the governing principle in count
ing houses and families A government Of public OPT
nion receives its from the people, and mpresses
its character upon It's officers and they upon So
cietys it not therefore perfectly apparent, that
system which lets in such food Of public defalcation
must in the Of things tend TO the overthrow Of
public liberty the decay Of social morals, the decension
ofpersonal integrity and the weakening Of mutual con-
fdenccl II is solemn question, that each voter, in
the fear Of GoD with his country and children in view,
should PROFOUND to himself, what influence may my
single vote have upon the future complexion of the
American character!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21
From The Petersburg (Va.) Infeihgenecr.
GENERAL SCOTT.

The Political Examiner, printed at Georgetown,
Ohio, thus alludes to Gen. Scott:
IL is no longer matter Of doubt, or matter tina,
should be suppressed that Gen. Winfield Scott is be-
coming great favorite in many places for the Presi
dency particularly in New York and the Eastern States
Ills friends are certain TO present his claims for
sderaton before the National Convention December
next and It Is by no means impossible, or very i'm
Should such be tho case, we see no reason WHY he
could not receive ss liberal vote in our own State as
any now before the people This would certainly be the
in vicinity as far we have conferred with
public opinion.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

We expect they will have Sarsaparlla steamboats,
next as Il is used for almost every other purpose. -
All summer, we have been regaied with delight
ful drink made from Sarsaparia syrup, but ex.
pected to be obliged to part with our good friend
Sarsaparia when Jack Frost made his appearance;
il appears, however, that this apprehension was
groundcss, for Messrs. Whiting q Babcock manu-
racture Sarsapara Porter, which the doctors
say is very pleasant and lively beverage; the most
delicate can use ii, without the possibility Of Gre
aing an undue excitement, and al the same time de,
rive all the advantages from lis tonic properties that
can be obtained from the best London Porter. Pal
mer & Nash sell it.--B0stoa Post.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

A fpgifire from Justice "A double distilled black
rascal named Charles Quin the proprietor in this city
and at Philadelphia Of sliding panel bro,bels, was ar
rested on Monday, pursuant 10 reqnistion from the
Governor Of the State Of Pennsylvania as fugitive
from jusce he having been indicted at Philadelphia
for larceny aud thence escaped to this city. where
he had opened an establishment in Elizabeth street
Times
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

We find the following wife-posting sianza in a
late London paper and copy it for the edfcalion Of
any injured he" who may have the misfortune TO
be deserted By his for better or worse" last best
gin :"--Boaon Transcript
On the 9th of July, on the night Of a Monday,
Eloped from her husband, the wife Of John Grundy
His grief for her absence each day growing deeper
Should any one find her, he begs him to-kecp her.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

Loss Of The Ship Corneiia Of This Por.--Le,ters
were received here yesterday from Boston, saving that
the ship Cornelis, Captain eastman, from Havana,
with cargo Of sugars, bound to Amsterdam run aoul
OF wreck about 800 miles TOT the eastward Of Nam
tucket which stove in her bows and she soon after
sunk The crew took 10 their boats, and have arrived
at Boston.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

One half Of human life is made up OF wasted con-
sideraton. The highways OF the world are strewed
with the sand of thoughts cast away. The events
over which we have no control affect our destiny
thousand fold more than the few we can govern !;
and while we ponder over decision, fate decides
for us, and the game is played.-M. James Gentle
ma of Tie Old School.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

T>HE first number OF the New York Journal o. WEI" ~,
received Nv r taylor. and may he examined at hls
bookstore where subscriptions 5 dolavs per annum) van
be received and single numbers Sold The second numoe
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

Lazy Cinb-Thcy have " Lazy Club" in Buffalo
member expelled the other day for running down
HILL and another for talking with person in the street
without leaning against post.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

NEW BOOKS-Solomon Seesaw, a novel, 2vo.
In The Second Series Of Lady Charlotte Burys DiA
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21
MARY DILLON.
Real Blessing to Mothers
DIR. w. EVANS CELEBRATED SOOTHING sYRuP

X W.
FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH.
THIS infallible remedy has preserved hundreds Of
children when thought past recovery from commissions.
As soon as the Syrup is rubbed the gums the child
will recover This preparation is innocent, efca.
cous and so pleasant thar child will refuse TO let its
gums be rubbed with it. When infants the age q
four months though there appearance Of teeth
bottle Of the Syrup should be used the gums open
the pores. Parents should be without the Syrup
child wakes in the night with pain in the gums the s,p
Immediately gives by opening the pores and healing
the gums thereby preventing commissions, fevcrs &c
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

ShH +" another Political Pauper Pensioned We
find the following IN the New York Evening Star
~" Deputy Comptroller Governor Marcy's brother.
in-law. Mr.. Newell. is to down from Albany and
ill the Office Of Deputy Comptroller, stranger to
the city, to its finances and credit. Quite compi-
men TO The party that among the thousands Of hungry
Loco-iocos. not capable TO fill the office could
be found and incumbent is to he imported from Al
bany. Are not to have next Mayor from Albany
Why not Gov. Marcy,-we should not be surprised at
the move"
"To the victors belong the spos," was the doctrine
Of the Regency proclaimed by Governor Marcy
They carried 1t out fully when in power, and are
following the example Of Mr. Van Buren,, in providing
for discarded favorites. Whom the people reject Mr.
Van Buren, takes especial delight in bonorng William
Selden, rejected candidate for Congress, is made
U. S. Treasurer Ely Moore. another rejected Con-
gresham made Surveyor OF the Port OF New York;
and now it said, that G, c. Cambrceng, the great
rejected" has gone Europe with Russian mission
in his pocket The Ex-Regency having been shorn Of
their power by the people, have offices to bestow
their paTtizans who Of employment. They are,
therefore, driven ask the aid Of their Loco-foco
brethren elsewhere. Accordingly, Ex- Comptroller
Fagg is appointed Postmaster by Mr.. Van Buren,, and
now another pauper is pensioned Ex-Governor Mar
cy's brother-n law, George w. Newell, I'd Deputy
Comptroller Of the State under Regency dominion
There is office here for him, but the Loco -focos
have the patronage the city OF New York, and de-
mand being made upon them, they cannot refuse an
Office a member Of the Elk Governors Mmiy, .
What will the New Era say to this Il has been
calling loudly upon the Common Council TO remove
every Wing. Will relish this importation = But
relish it not, it must submit The New York Loco
focos reaping the full benefit Of their spols" doc
rne, in seeing their hungry brethren from other cities
carrying away the choicest morsels-AB. Epen Jour.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21
AGEnlra.

LEWIS JOHNSTON, Washington.
O. CRUIKSHANK, Georgetown
BELL & ENTUSILE, Aiexandria.
EDWARD MCDOWELL, Fredericksburg.
MORTIMER IL MOWBRAY Baltimore.
G. HALL, Norfolk.
A. DUVALL, Richmond.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21
ANNUAL ELECTION.

The conlss, y over The political bsttls has heen
foukhf--lost and won. Who the viclors through
out The State y 20 us vet unknown We regret that
The question q nstonsi politics was not more definitely
presented 20 tho people for their decision In several
districts, the minority party. the vsnocrats took up
candidates who Of doubtful politics. or those least
objectionable to the Wings and who were not indenti-
fed with either party thus 20 defeat on open aud
ssowed opponent 10 The measures Of the presen. adm
nstretion We do regrst this much Tor The
cess Of men not fully acknowledged rs Wings. we
do TO see OF fixed principles elected TO the high
and responsible ofs member Of the American Con-
gress That body is the only Immediate check we have
on the reckless ambition and ruined extravaganza OF
the par,izan Executive in power. That body can
alone ferret the abuses and expose the corrupons
Of those who sqpander the peoples money and eonnlve
Of and plot against the rights and liberties of those who
have the Independence TO oppose their measures Men
Of the noncommtial school cannot be demanded upon
friends or me. open and avowed enemies. IL Is
easier TO dsarm and defeat bold and determined NOR
derer. than sknlkng assassin The remark Is as true
in political warsre as 1t is in physical combat Our
opponents are bound together by the promises OF re-
ward. The leaders are paid for their services They
prostitute their principles for the sake OF party We
can alone contend for principles. which valua
BILE 10 Us than the III gotten spos Of political victory
On the success OF these principles believe the per-
petuity Of government depends. The glorious
legacy, which TO drenched and dripping with
the blood OF ten thousand patriotic. can alone be kept
pure and nncontaminated by the triumph Of Wing prIn
cples. The honor Of our country. which has hereto
fore radsted upon the whole world with the splendor
OF the gorgeous SUM- alone be sustained IN its won't
cd elfnlgence by driving from power the Goihs and
Vandals Who reve in the Of power. and upon
the rights and liberties Of The people-who profgately
squander the peoples money ri Useless extravaganza
and many of whom fclonously appropriate large por-
tons Oft 10 their usesea the revenue exacted
from tho poor man. and fee to foreign countries to
sqoander il in the profgacy and lcentousness of Eu-
ropean courts. party who prescribe all those who
differ from them in politics, and thus prevent a large
minority, II not majority Of American citizens from
having any voice In the government Of the country they
have helped to sustain We say that to drive these
men from power who lost all principles Of de-
mocracy, honesty and honor Is the only way to
nize tho freedom Of this republic.
II this be so, then what responsibility rests upon
the Wings Surely it calls TO them the most empha-
tic language to throw aside all personal feelings and TO
unite as one man--hea all dissensions and hereafter
act in harmony and concert Tennessee paper.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

CURNEY ON THE SABBATH.-Gwney's Hlso-
" ny Of the Sabbath, small volume London prlce 81
cents is just received, and for sale by
July IL +, ThfLo
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
Jefferson Exchange.

HHE proprietors ofthe above establish
ment return thanks for the liberal pat
ronage they haye hitherto received, and
beg leave to inform their friends and the
public that they will deserve a continuance
of 1t by keeping constantly on hand an ex-
cellent asso tment of WINES and Ii
lQUORS, and all seasnnable eatables.--
They have made selections Of the best arti
| cles for their Bar, and confidently expect to
satisfy all their customers--whether ir
Eating or Drinking.
NOE s., KLlPFEL.
Rodney, Sept. Is, 1888 90
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
/ STATEOF MISSISSIPPI, J
JEFFERSON COUNTY. !
Probate Court, October Term, 1873

Probate Court, October Term, 1888.
ALL PERSONS interested in the
IA lands, tenements and Entertainments OF
John Pickins, decd: You are hereby cited
to appear before the Probate Court of said
county, Mt regular term thereof, to be hold
en- Mt the Court House, in and for said coun-
ty,on the fourth Monday in January next,
and shew cause, if any you can. why an or
der should not be made by said court, fol
the-sale Of certain real estate of said deceas-
ed in said county, agreeable to the provi-
siens Of the last will and testament of said
deceased.
xxe*~ Witness, the Hon. John NJ. Whit
IT, 81 ney, Judge Of Probate Of said Court
***** of Jefferson county, the 18th Mon
day in October, 1888.
Issued 24th day of October, 1888.
c. T. MILES, Clerk.
oct 81 81
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
Entertainment .

VUyIIE UNDERSIGNED informs his
i friends aud the public generally, that
G will. on MONDAY, the 22d inst. open a
HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT,
the town Of Fayette. His residence is
the northern part of the town, entirely Sc
Etiuded from the noise and hustle of the
place. His Table shall be furnished with
he best articles of provisions the surround
ing county affords. and his Stables with a
plenty Of good Corn and Fodder, and prom
Uses TO spare no means in his power to make
shis guests comfortable. Therefore, he soli-
tits the patronage ofhis friends and the pub
c generally. His residence may be found
j his sign on the end of his Office, situated
pn The road leading to Port Gibson.
B.G. KEY.
Fayette, Oct. Is, 1888.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
{ J EFEERsON COUNTY. !

= EFEkRSON COUNTY, $50
Probate Court - orcmber Term, 1898.
TO ALL PERSONS interested in the
lands, tenements and Entertainments ol
James Cowden, deceased, Greeting:
I You are hereby cited to appear at the nexl
January term of this Court, at regular
term thereof, to be holden at the court house
in and for said county, and shew cause, il
any you have or can, why certain tractsoi
Land of said deceased's estate, containing
about two hundred and forty acres, living
in Kinds county, near the town Of Clinton
should not be sold.
******** Witness, the Hon. John M
LIS. T Whitney, Judge of Probate Of
**.*xx*** Jefferson county, the 18th Mon
day in November, 1888. -
Issued the 2sth day of November, 1888
G, T. MILES,
3O-6t Clerk
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
NOTICE TO PLANTERS.

ME undersigned having been appointed
agents for Messrs. A. g. J. Dennis
town g. Co., are prepared to make advan-
ces on, and attend to the shipment Of Cotton
consigned to their houses, either in Lircr
pool, Hdpre, Glasgow, or Nc,c York.
The nett proceeds will be settled either
in New Orleans or Natchez, as the shippers
may desire.
Mr.. Alexander II. Ringgod. who is full
" authorized to represent Us, will attend to
any arrangements necessary during this
season. He will be at Jackson OF Vernon,
to which places letters can DO addressed.
w. & r. FERRIpAY & CO..
Natchez, 26th Oct 1888 52-2n
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22

From Mr.. A. Green's, in JEFF
~ ferson county, on the let Sep
FE~ tember last, an ordinary size
|fV ~ dark Sorrel HORSE, about 10
= hands high, PAGES easy, works
kell in harness and elsewhere; has white
aze in his face, and two or three of his
et more or less white, probably some sad
5 marks, not shed and about nine yearsold.
az person who will give me information
J that NAV get said horse, or bring him to
be at nv resid ence, one mile north of Wash
glon, shall be literally rewarded.
nov 2l-20 At MAT. Free Ira.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
PROSPECTUS OF
THE MISSISSIPPI JUSTICE, AND
CONSTABLE,S GUIDE.

- - = 49, - - tAA/1Is
n HE scarcity Of the Revised Code and
sheeta acts of the Legislature, and the
difficulty with hichs the Justices and Cor
stables Of this State supply themselves, and
the great want of such work, as Justice
of the Peace on my own part, has induced
me to offer to the Justices and Constables
Of this State adigest ofall the Laws in force,
in relation TO their dulles, &C., together
with complete set Of forms Of Deeds,
Wills, Bonds, Acknowledgements Of. Dover,
and other instruments.
To place such a work ia the hands of our
Justices and Constables would save much
trouble and time to the officers tor whom the
work is intended. As.the law now stands,
| it is with the utmost difficulty to be ascer-
tanned whether written law is in force OF
not, which often misleads us.
The work will be published in one Duo.
decimo volume, law binding, comprising
| from two hundred and fifty to three hundred
pages, with a digested index Of the contents
| giving q condensed statement oFsnll ii
tains. The work will be ready for deliver,
the LIST Of March, 1889.
/ Terms made known on delivery.
1 v. BUTLER, J P.
| Carrollsen September Is, 1888.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
RODNEY
Jewelry Man u ia c tory
Geo. III. GraUes

n ESPECTFULLY informs the public
H. that he is now fully prepared to ma
nufacture all articles of Jewelry on the
shortest notice, and in the most fashionable
and durable style.
lie will also keep constantly on hand q
good assortment Of Jewelry.
WATCH REPAIRING carefully attend
ed to-
N. B. The highest price given in cash
for old Gold and Silver.
Rodney, July 4, 1888.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
INSOLVENCY NOTICE: 8
STATE OF MlSSLSSTPI 8
JErFERsoN CouNTRs SSSs

TIME undersigned, having been appoins
= ted by the Honorable the Probate
Court, of the county aforesaid, comnlss I3n-
ers of insolvency, to audit claims ngainsI
the Estate Of Gabriel Osteen, late or sud
county, deceased, which said estate ii fe-
ported insolvent, hereby give notice. that
they will meet at the Office Of the clerk of
the Circuit Court, Of said county ay-
cite, on the third Mondae of each Month,
for the next six Months, at 2 o'clock N ],
to receive and examine claims against SAID
Estate.
JOHN II. COLLIER,
LEWIS w. DANGERFIELD,s ~
JAMES ]. COLLIER,
Commissioners.
Fayette, Oct. "a, ls3s--24 6ns
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22

LA wv N TOE.
J. B. BEMIS e. A. C. HUNTER,
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS at L.aW,
TWILL attend to the practice of their
~ profession in the parish of Concor-
dia, Louisiana, the adjoining parishes, and
in the higher courts of the State. Their
office is in Vidalia.
March 81, 1888 19-tf
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-01-22
e a II Q r 7 n G..
D. S. FORMAN.

d. S. FORMAN,
TTAVING permanently located himself.
III respectfully informs the citizens Of
Rodney and its vicinity, that he is prepared
to execute all orders in his line in the most
fashionable style, and at the shortest notice.
A few pieces of the FINEST CLOTHS
kept constantly on hand. Terms CASH.
His shop is opposite the Mansion House.
Rodney, April Is, 1888. 3-tf