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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-01-21

MOTHERS 81 DAUGHTERs.-lt was a udcious
resolution of father as well az most pleasing
compliment to his wife, " hen on being asked by
friend what he intended to 10 with his girls,
he replied 81 intend to apprentice them TO their
mother, thar they may learn the nrt of improw
ing time, and be fitted to become like her
wives, mothers, heads of families, and useful
members of society," equally just, bur bitterly
painful was the remark of the unhappy husband
of vain thoughtless, edressy slat.ern, tits hard
to say it but of my girls are TO have Glance
of growing up good for any thing. they must
be sent out of The way of their mothers ex'
nmDe.'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-01-21

It's Il fine thing for an nsolvent man TO have
q wife; because it is species OF personal prop
erty, that no sheriff hasa right to lay an attach
ment on.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-01-21

TThe two following Chapters embrace all of the
Revised Statutes-including what we have before
publshed-ordered to be printed in the newspa-
pers]
r E V S f ID s Ia U T e S.
HAPTER XIV.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-01-21

So When any bond, recognzance, pm, note or
other contract shall have been executed oy two or
more persons jointly, and one or more OF them shali
reside out of this state, action may De brought
and sustained thereon against the party residing In
this state. !,
So On all joint and several contracts executed
by three more persons and any OF mem
reside out ofthis state, an action may be Drought
and sustained araiust one or more of them, sugges
ting in the wrs in all such cases the persons out
! of The state, as aforesaid.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

n YSPEPSIA.-Wc have frequently witnessed
~ the ravages of this disease; and have heard and
read of many remedies but far otener saw them fail
than result in The writer however, of the
letter to the agent of DIR. Harlichs Compound
Strengthening and German Apcrent Pills, has long
been known to us, and from an invalid, he is deli
heated, we know and meet him daily, hale hear
ty man Though no advocate of nostrums of any
kind we cannot withhold notice of what we CON
slider the etiicaces and virtues of Harlich Com
pound Strengthening, and German Aperient Pills
The case before us is living monument to BOTH
Spirit of the Times of Jan. l. rs.
For sale at the Bookstore of Robert Farnham,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City.
ay 2-Iy
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

all our additional expenses caused by the last war with
ENGLAND. under President Madson's Administra-
ton.
By reference tshe above II will be perceived that the
monthly expenses Of President Van :. 90. %. 90
Burenfs Government amounted to S5,o9A,o5I 90
And Washinqton's, Adams, Jefier-
s smo.,,sJ 10 l,l49,677 80
81 ,Si4 $50 As
This balance shows 81 ,s4496O 40 month over
and above the four first Presidential terms OF Wash
ngton. Adams, Jefferson and Madison. VINO CAN
LONGER WONDER THAT ARE NOW HAVING FASTENED
upoS us A LARGE NATIONAL DEBTi
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
i,i49,e77 80
SI,s44,960 As
OFFICIAL.
public Expenditure from 4 s2f TO 1898.

Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitting statement of expenditures, ex-
elusive of public debt, for each year from 1924
10 1888.
June %, 1s3s-Read and laid upon the table.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, June 27 1888.
Sir: In obedience to the resolution Of the House Of
Representatives of the 18th instant have the honor
to ''lay before the House statement showing the
amount Of expenditure, erciusire Of the public debt
for each year, from 1924 to 1888.
am, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary,f the Treasury
Statement shoming The amount Of expenditures
of the United States, exclusive Of the pub
lie debt, for each year, from 1924 70 1887
inciusire, sfdtedin pursuance o. q resolution
Of the House Of Representatives o. The 25th
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

~ destroyer which Stays its thousands and tens OF
thousands annually. How shall arrest its fatal
progress before takes hold upon the vtals would
answer at once take suitable medicine to arrest
the disease at the very commencement. How very
many do we sec in the world, whose delicate frames
look scarcely able to support short reign of ex-
istence-bu for the timely and proper they
make Of oftentimes will far outivc the ath-
letic and robust, who neglect such timely and
proper means as are placed within their reach, which
would unluestonahly arrest if taken in proper time
At the head of all remedies, and first in rank stands
Doctor Swaynes Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry,
which if administered in time and taken according
to the prescribed rules will nine times out ten check
its progress, and restore the patient to health
For sale at Robt Farnham's Bookstore Pcnnsylva-
mia Avenue Washington city.
Nav IL
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

THO THE SlCK-As many neglect their health
i on account of being discouraged by the very
many deletcrious nostrums which offered
alls by Empricks would recommend them to make
trial of DR. Harlichs COMPOUND STRENGTH
ENING AND GERMAN APERlENT PILLS.
have made of them frequently myself and
always found them to pain in the side restore
the lost appetite and relieve the disagreeable sensa-
ton after eating with which am frequently troubled
would recommend these pills in all of liver
complaint and weakness of the nervous system and
bad stomach complaints, as am confident all who
make trial of this medicine will find it eflectua
WIN. LINDERMAN
Bath Township Lancaster Cotnty
For sale at 10 ~ Eighth street, also at the book
store of Robert Farnham, Pa Avenue, Washington
City. apply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
ScHILLER's WORKS, in German, complete il

SCHILLERs WORKS, in German, complete in
~ 2 large octave volumes
The complete works of Lamartine (prose and poet.
cal) in French All in large volume, Brussels
edition, with many engravings.
Chansons de Beranger, in four pocket volumes.
Brussels edition
Gil Bias Tin volume octavo) Orne dc coo Wig
ncttes par Gigoux. Price IS 50
Don Quixote, in French, Viardots translation >
vols. octave, containing thousand vigncttcs and
beautiful engrayings; $ll
And many other French books, just unpacked by
+. TAYLOR
- Books imported to order from London and
Paris June %
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
MI ORE TESTIMONIALS in favor of Dr. Har

MORE TESTIMONIALS in favor of Dr. Har-
INI lich's Medicincs,-Mr James Henry, Roxbo-
rough cured by the OF the above invaluable medi
cines-his symptoms were pain in the side and back
loss of appetite severe pain in the stomach after cat
ing costvcncss acditv in the stomach sick headache
ushings of heat, night swcats nausea and sometimes
vomiting, could not rest al night &c. Seeing an adj
vcrtiscmcnt in the Ledger Of the efficacy OF Or Har
lichs Medicines was induced To give il trial which
am happy TO state resulted in performing perfect
cure For sale at No 10 North Eighth street Phila-
dcphia
Also for sale at Robert Farhams Bookstore Penn
sylyana avenue, Washington city. apply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

NoTE.-The foregoing sums include payments for
trust funds and indemnities, which, in 1887, was
$500 ,i0i SO.
T. L. SMITH, Register.
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
Registers Office June q, 1888.
This sum is subject to small variation on the set
Element Of the accounts of the Treasurer.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO THE AT
II FLLCTED.--To the agent for the sale of Dr.

IL lGHLY IMPORTANT TO THE AT
IL FLlCTED.--To the agent for the sale of DR..
Ilarlichs Medicine. Dear SHELVING been suffer
ing for nearly ten years past with that most unchar
table among the long catalogue of diseases called the
Dyspepsia and after resortng to numberless inef
fcctua remedies during that long age of suffering and
| expense Gas the money have expended during that
time lily comported with my circumstances in life
and conceving my situation hopeless one, could
but compare it to the description given of a man
his journey, falling among thieves who after robbing
him left him TO die of his wounds for after having
my money flchcd from me in obtaining a number of
quack nostrums, instead Of obtaining relief found
they increased the malady to an alarming degree,
bordering despair until by accident friend point
cd out to me in the Spirit of the Times a remedy
lately brought before the public called DIR. Harich s
Compound Strengthening and German Aperient Pills,
although doubling their efficacy, but as dcraieI
resort induced to give them trial the result
of which after few weeks, has been beyond my
most sanguine expectations in truth they have of
fercd me all the relief that could be anticipated
through the agency ola good Samaritan" Ever
grateful for the relief the above medicine has afforded
me, checriully recommend it to aud in the cause of
suffering humanity. resident of the county of Phi
ladclphia.
For sale at No 10 North Eighth street also at the
bookstore of Robert Farnham Pa, Avenue Wash
ington City. ply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
IMPORTANT TO FEMALES. -Dr Harlich' i

IMPORTANT TO FEMALES.-Dr. Harlich $
i Compound Strengthening Tonic and Germcn
Aperient Pills These pills all those distress
with. They remove those morbid secretions which,
when retained soon induce number of diseases and
oftentimcs render females unhappy and miserable all
their lives Those pills, used according to directions,
Immediately create a and healthy action through
out the whole system by purifying the blood, and Civ
inc strength to the stomach and bowels, at the same
time relieving the pain in the side, back and IONS,
giving appetite and invigorating the system again 10
its proper functions, and restoring tranquil repose
Ask for DR.. Harch's Compound Strengthening
Tonic and German Aperent Pills
Principal Office, North Eighth street Philadelphia.
Also for sale at the Bookstore of Robert Farnham,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city apply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
THE Observation-Disclosures, 1870

in and all
he
FoR PaEDr HENRY HARRISON, of
Foa VnEP PRESIDENT TYLER Of
the d
set or h.andco nrased
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

TT IS ESTIMATED by Physicians generally
i that one Fourth of the human family die annually
of Consumption. As that is the case why then ne
gect your colds and coughs, which the root of
Consumption Thousands and tens of thousands
could have been saved if they could have procured a
remedy in due season Di Swavnc's Compound
Syrup of Wild Cherry is recommended to be mcd-
cine that will Immediately arrest this disease sin
gle trial will convince many of its effects who have
given up all hopes of recovery. For sale al No. 10
North Eighth street, Philadelphia,
Also, at Robert Farnhams Bookstore, Pa. Avenue
Washington city. apply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

DORTRAIT OF HENRY A. WISE, beau
i tiful likeness, BY Fendcrich, just published is
this day received, for sale by + TAYLOR, price rs
cents together with large collection Of striking like
nesses Of other Public Men, embracing almost all Of
any emncncc, taken directly from lite BY the same
artist june %
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

g'r LIVER COMPLAINT This disease only
terminates in another of more serious nature, D.
proper remedies not rcsortcd to in time. w all
forms Of this disease, Doctor HARMcn's Compound
Strengthening and German Apcrent Pills will pct
form perfect curc-frsi by cleansing the stomach
and bowels thus removing all diseases from the ,ct
By the use of the German Apcrcnt Pills after which
the Compound Strengthening Pills are taken 10 CIV
strength and tone to those tender organs which re-
qurc such treatment only 10 effect permanent cure
these pills nearly put up IN small packages with
full directions
For sale a, No 10 North Eighth street, Philadel-
phs, and ., the bookstore OF Robert Farnham Penn
sylyana Avenue. may
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

MRS lIEMANSS WORKS COMPLETE
lNLA new and beautiful edition, printed on fine
paper, with portrait of the authorcss OF the
pctc Works of Mrs Hcmans with Memoir hy her
sister, and an Essay her Genius, by Mrs Sigour-
ncy, in royal l2mo volumes, handsomely bound in
embossed cloth or in extra binding
Also, just published, tho complete works Of Lord
Byron, published in style similar to the above in
eight beautiful volumes large type.
Also, Memoirs and Letters of Madame Malibran,
by the Countess De Merlin vols.
This is the only complete edition Of the Works Of
Mrs Hemans, and contains many new poems togo
thcr with other matter embraced in any other cdi-
ton Of her works. Among the new poems will he
found De Chartlion tragedy, A Tale of the Secret
Tribunals Superstition and Revelation A Tale OF
the Fourteenth Century; Scenes and Passages frou
Goethe; Selections from Juvenile Poems England
and Spain, and Welace's Invocation to Bruce Jus,
published, and for sale by
ap2i T. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

CURRENCY AND BANKING, BY CONDY
~ RAGUET-New and improved edition, at
duccd price Is lust Published and this day received Tor
sale by f TAYLOR, who has for sale a collection Of
the best works Currency and Finance and all
other branches of Political Economy more complete
and extensive than be found elsewhere in the
United States, all for sale at the lowest prices
June H. +. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
NEW UNIVERSAL GAZETTEER. ---Ju

NEW UNIVERSAL GAZETTEER Just
IN published (lSi0) and this day received, giving
complete and full account, and general history and
description ofthe nations countries, cities seas rivers,
lakes canals mountains volcanoes, &c. in the known
world with the government manners and customs,
and religion natural history and productions, trades,
manufactures curosites; statistics, sc, OF each Nus
tratcd with very numerous cngravngs Nc BIC
tonarv of Commerce The whole remodcllcd, and the
historical and statistical department brought down to-
the present time complete in octave vol of 500
parcs--ior sale hy +. TAYLOR
Juno Is
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

D ENlEMBER DR. Swayne's Compound Syrup of
IL Wild Cherry is warranted to cure recent
chronic coughs, honrscncss splitting of blood, raising
of phlegm of the throat and air vessels pain
in the side &c. Those who are thus afflicted let not
another day pass without making full trial of this
invaluable medicine as it will cure all diseases for
which it is recommended Principal Office, 10 North
Eighth street, Philadelphia. Also for sale at the
Bookstore of Robert Farnham Pa. Avenue Wash
ington city. apply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

CLEANSE AND STRENGTl1EN.-The only
~ and the best courses to pursue in curing dis
eases, of whatever nature they may be- is, first, TO
cleanse tho stomach and bowels by gentle apericnts
secondly, to give strength and tone TO those tender
organs, by the use of proper tones. This mode of
treating diseases pursued by the regular physicians
which they well know to be the only to resort
to- TO effect speedy and permanent cure DR.. Har-
lich's Compound Strengthening Tonic and German
Aperient Pills medicine TO effect this grand
object The German Apcrent Pills are to cleanse
the stomach and intestines-aiter which the Com
pound Strengthening Tonic Pills used to give
strength and tone to those organs which require ten
der treatment. Twothrds nearly Of the diseases of
the system, and by continually using drastic
mineral purgatives the sufferer will find himself
being too much refined to remain long in existence
Full and explicit directions, both in English and Ger
for the United States, No. 10 North Eighth street
Philadelphia. Also for sale the Bookstore of Ro
bert Farnham, Pa Avenue. apply
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
nEMOCRATIC ALMANAC FOR Isi0, giving
Ltnncihcr with nnch utcr lie mn.

nEMOCRATIC ALMANAC FOR 1870 giving
~ together with much other useful maiter) the ma
ioritics in every county in the United States at the
last clcction-25 cents
Gouges History of Paper Money and Banking in
the United States % cents
Gougc's Inquiry into the cxpcdicncy of dispensing
with bank agency aud bank Taper in the fiscal concerns
of the United Siatos--25 cents.
Hollands Life and Political Opinions of Martin
Van Bmen edition of 1850 one dollar.
Condy Raguets Treatic on Currency and Bank
ing and improved edit on the reduced piico of
81 y.
Raguet's Free Trade Advocate, , vols.
Raguct's Examiner, vol
For sale Ivy f. TASI OR
- Subscriptions taken 10 the Democratic Review
(monthly five dollars per annum, and 10 Bronson
" Boston Quarterly Review (threc dollars Ter an
num- june ~
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

MI ORE PROOFS of the efficacy Of DR. Harlich :
wi Compound Strengthening Tome and German
Apcrcnt Pills Mr., James Perot Schuylkill Third
street, cured by the above medicine. His symptoms
pain in the stomach after eating, loss of APPETITE
pain in the side and breast attended with a hacking
cough, costyencss and many other sensations not cs-
sential to mention, lie is willing to give any salts
faction 70 any nqulrng person of the wonderful eff
tccts of the medicine For sale at No 10 North
Eighth street Also for sale nj the Bookstore of Ro-
bert Farnham Pa, Avenue, Washington city.
IL
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

+ Avs or THE UNITED STATES, com
IL petc in nine volumes (ihc ninth just published
by order Of Congress are for sale low single copy
only for sale by f. TAYLOR,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

81, 53s 1926 66
Showing tho yariy expenses Of President Van
Burens Government 10 be sc 53S, 325 &C more than
tho four fast Presidential terms and that too including
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01

Gov. Shelby to Mr.. Madison May Is, lSl4 saws:
Z" feel no hesitation to declare to you that beiiere
Gen Harrison TO be one Of the inst military ctdrac-
tiers Ieper kner.'
Col Richard NJ. Johnson to Gen Harrison July
4, 1873 says:
f" We did not rant 10 under cotrards or trail
tors but under one Harrison trto had prored him
se!f 10 be rise, prudent and brare"
Commodore Perry to General Harrison, August 8,
1917 says:
"Thc prompt change made by YOU in the order Of
battle on discovering the position Of the enemy, has
always appeared to me to have cyinccd mon DECREE
Or MILITARY TALENT concur with the venerable
Shelby in his general appreciation Of your conduct in
that campaign"
Honorable L,NeDoS CuryEs, on the battle of the
Thames
Tbs riotoryef Harrison, tcls suct as iroUid hare
secDrsd to Roman Generdl IN the besf d1vs Of the
Rem6hc, ne honors u tripmpbi he Pit an end 10
The Var IN The tppermos1 Canada
Sentiments of the Hero of Fort Stephenson.
Col Croghan
81 desire no plaudits which are bestowed upon mo
At the expense Of General Harrison
81 have felt the warmcsi attachment for him n. !,
and my confidence in him as an able commando
remains mistaken. feel every assurance that h. viii
at al times do ample justice and nothing ,,uld
give mo more pain than to his enemies seize upon
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-01
From The Commercial Adr d. Journal
FIGURES TELL THE PLAIN TRUTH

A correct statement of the United States Govern
mont EXPENSES.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1840-11-20
% R

goasylEPEo Laiour u Paris, has
published llle following rules loF preventing
consumption q those persons who are pre-
disposed l0
cpnsumptive patient should inbabii d
ufy any locality, we'll exposed TO he inEln-
eEce 81 tle solar rays Residence Ia any
large ciiy predisposes 10 consumption. AZ
semepeIate climate should 81 chosen, where
the variations Of the temperature are neilh-
ersudden nor frequent Travelling, and
particularly sea voyages, ID attended with
decided advantage II the early stage ofcon.
sumption. Ihe patient should Be warmly
clpthed and covered With flannel iron head
81 foot He should take habiiually some
moderate exercise, As Walking, riding, Sc;
exposure 70 the open eli and SUMS rays are
absolotel necessary He should exercise
the mind ID moderate degree, bur avoid
all slFong emotions. He mustrenuunce any
Profession which requires strong muscular
eAeFIlpn, bent position AZ The body, rel
sldence il damp. moist place, Er. and.
finally ihe food should be lief and nouyish.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1840-11-20

ANCIENT RO0Es. ausanias relates THAI
book ~ Hesiod was Nritser cn leaves 81 lead
and herodotae mentions the use skins bf
tne sonians, when papyrns was scarce. Which
seems ~ show that W. wrote an papy oE
tne man iactuTe0 f the aper reeds 81 pt
winch grew by the brooks. Piny mention
linen books. and Virgil alludss e bool thai
were made Of inner rind 81 the elm, The
Waxen hand tablets Of the ancients aFe wen
known, which were inscribed upon the p6ins
q the style, and snoothed with rs dal end
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1840-11-20

From Bsnlley's Miscellany ior October.
THE DANCE or LIFE


= With and motion pfolong life .''- ApERNETHY.
Human Tie is mere dance The nafsery
baCtroom OLD maids and bachelors, i6r
want of partners. cue compelled 10 exhibit
il pas sell Knayery practices The sbuf-
fe, while pride, prudence, and experience,
are professors uf the an Of cutting. Cour.
aQe teaches lhe zen apdat and discretion
l.'the better part Of galoF'') tle ~ arriere
Some are happy il their chnice of spafi-
nos6 w.ile many doomed ID % iht1ipsi
the whole ..dance' with he dowerless and
disagreeable Alis-Fortunes aud Mis- Chan.
Ces.
The ambitious and would be-great are
continually struggling lo show oii'in apartic-
ular aset but, Notwithstanding the pains
they take ii their steps frequently expe
Eience The modification ofa s.doa-a-dos,
when they are anxiously exerling all their
efforts tor smiling ..Dis G-Dis
These are Tie ups and downsn Of the
sdance These 'lurds nf ihe creation, with
few exceptions) are very awkward and un
calmly; while ''losely woman' . most gener-
ally perfect in lte .fguse.
Love il generally sInasier % ceremoniess
but, being rather per blind. makes Tie most
ridiculous mistakes ID Introducing parl.
ne,s; and, although ASarice Who ofieiates.
n The higher circles) II ynx eyed, Ne com
mils as many errors il coupling The com
pany As bis coadinior
Hope llluminales the festive sence. and
away they bound % The light fantastic toe.
hands across downlhe middle-up again.
80
till Time steps in, and throws / damp
upon their meFrlnentlhe piper Stops for
sp9at Ofhreath, md Ind Tie dance ends