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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
THE LADIES FAIR.

We take peculiar pleasure in commencing to our
friends and the public the Fam opened yesterday by
the Ladies Of the Washington Union Benevolent
Society, and which viii bc continued during the re.
lnander Of this week al Caiuss Saloon Too much
praise cannot be accorded the members Of this
yerance which have characterized their efforts TO
lieve all who known 10 be in poverty, restitution,
and distress and 10 find o0t those who stand IN need
Of their assistance Examples Of their earnest prompt
and comprehensive beneyolence have to our
knowledge, accidentally which give assurance that
they are daily and hourly covering with blessings
many who, but for them would be pnng in poverty,
IN sickness, and in sorrow
The extreme severity of the season has aroused
these ladies TO renewed and increased exertons
and every humane heart must be animated with a de-
sire for their perfect Al the Fair they pre-
sent rich and beautiful collection of articles both Of
and luxury and every visitor of whatever class
may find something To suit himthe purchase ofwhich
(howeyeE humble the might will stl promote the
purposes Of charity.
The paintings contributed by Mr. Fleschman and
Mr.. Macleod have gained, as they deserved much
admiration, There are lots Of things wrought by the
most beautiful fingers in The metropolis we will
think much less Of the yorpSe members of Congress
and young visitors of city and gallant
townsmen if they allow any of these productions t.
remain unsod
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
NEW JERSEY MEMBERS

Party seems degrade almost beneath
contempt moral sensbility becomes deadened, and
the lofty of honor is merged in the love of plea
sure and official emolument, What must be the feel
ngs OF men who can allow themselves to be forced
into Congress the representatives of State that
has rcpuliatcj them, and turned them adrilt w ould
not every high minded man scorn 10 countenancc an
act 50 disreputabe and disgraccml II was asked a
few weeks ago, by the Burlington Gazette, " Do Mr..
Prom and his associate members intend to occupy
seats at Washington this winter The people OF
New Jersey by majority of more than two thousand,
have answered NO 1t is taken for granted these gen
tcmen cannot, dare not, show themselves at wv ash
ngton, after the stunning rebuko received by each one
from the people of his own county, They 90 to
Congress Why erery honorable man would spurn
them more elcc ually than their p,rtisans in New
Yolk attempted to spurn the broad seal Of the State.
What fraternity could high-minded men in Congress
practice towards men who, even last year, merely
called usurpcrs of the rights of others but WHO are
now conricted Of it before tribunal from which there
is no appeal ?" And yet, these very men seen in
their seats in the House daily and what is still more
extraordinary, large number of those who last win
ter outraged the State OF New Jersey, by allowing
these men to take the seats to which they had right
voted recently against an appropriation to pay the
members the State had sent, but whom they had un-
lawfully and unconstitutionally rejected. The re-
cctcd members had as much right to their pay and
mileage as those who had the ndccacy 10 refuse to
grant IL II is another outrage offered to the rcprcsen
atves of Independent State, and should he stamped
with public opprobrum. No one can envy the feel
. 10 hat thaN
have been r,pudloedby majority Of 1900 of Their
constituents, will persist in retaining then seats IN q
body 10 which they must fcclthcy are intruders ano
inicrlopcrs The object for which they were uncon
stitu,ionoy dragged in has been accomplished ant
they can no longer serve the purposes Of dehascc
and l,scomf,tcd party which has been dccae'
mainly, il consequence Of the very act for which
contrary e all usage and law they were brought int
the Houss 10 assist in passing
GRACIOUS.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

To the top Of the porch TO the top OF the wall
Now, dash away dash away, dash away all z
As leaves that before the Wild hurricane fly,
Wien they meet with an obstacle, mount 10 the sky
30 W ~ the house top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys--and ST. Nicholas too.
And then IN twinkng heard on the roof
The prancng and paving Of each little hool
As drew IN my head and was turning around
Down the chimney ST. Nicholas came with d bound
lie was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all furnished with ashes and
SCOT
a bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like pedar just opening his pack.
his eyes-how they twnkled his dimpes how
merry
His checks were like roses, his nose like cherry
lbs drol little mouth was drawn up like bow,
And the beard on his chin white the snow.
The stump Of pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke II encrcled his head like wreath
he had broad face and a little round belly
That shook when he laughed, like bowl full Of jelly
lie was chubby and plump tight jolly old elf
And laughed when | saw him, in spite Of myself
wink Of his eye and twist Of his head,
Soon gave TO know had nothing to dread
tie spoke not VOID but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings then turned with jerk,
And laying his finger aside Of his nose,
lie sprung 10 his sleigh, 10 his team gave whistle
And way they all flew like the down Of a thistle
But heard him exclaIm, he drove out Of sight
Happy Christmas to all and TO all good night :"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
Correspondence CT the Madisonian.
ACCIDENT ON THE RAILROAD AT
SPRINGFIELD MASS
HARTFoRD, Or Dec 10,

HARTFORD, Or, Dec. 10.
DEAR Sin have just heard of a most distressing
accident the railroad at Springfield by which
raj valuable lives were destroyed In descending the
inclined plane Just before entering the village of
Springfield the train of cars from Boston, which
in last evening, became unmanagablc, on account of
frost the rails and was preciptated through the
walls or closed doors of the car house or depot with
such force to do great damage and kill four five
persons. The damage done | have heard estimated
at $l5 900, and among those killed have only heard
the name of Mr.. Noyes, respectable citizen of
Springfield, Further particulars had not reached here
when this was written
a letter to the editors of the Journal Of Commerce
furnishes the following additional particulars:
The freight train consisting of thirty three loaded
cars, attached to the and powerful engine Mas
sachusets, in descending the inclined plane became
unmanagahle although the engine was reversed and
the breaknen at their posts, 1t arrived at the
depot with great velocity; and passed through the pas
senger house the switch-ral became changed, the
train then took the direction of the engine house, IN
which were the master mechanic and two three
others, expecting the arrival of the locomotive one of
whom, on hearing its approach in the act ofopen-
ing the door unconscious of danger when il burst in
upon him, demollshing the door and large portion of
the brick wall then rushed to the opposite side of the
house, where 1t came in contact with another engine,
'the Hampton" which was showed ahead with ire
mcndous force through the solid brick wall sixteen or
eighteen inches thick the Massachusetts following
Some five six rods outside of the building it came
in contact with the wood pile, which arrested its pro-
gross, the Hampden having clambcred up the wood
pile six or eight feet from the ground where she
lies a complete wreck The Massachusetts, is also
entirely broken TO pieces
-Four dead bodies have been taken from under the
ruins which proveo be those OF the men who were in
the building, and one breakman. The engineer, con
ductor, and one two others cleared themselves from
the train few feet from the engine and said to be
unhur
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

Among the publications appropriate for Christmas
and New Years presents, is little volume, just pub
lished, and for sale at Mr. Farnhams called The
LITERARY AMEaANTH or Prose and Poetry. BY N.
c. Brooks 1t is neatly bound, and embcished with
eight engrayngs, among which are "The Fairy Isle;
Hungarian Princess = he Tight Shoe" !" The
LAGOON; Venus and portrait of the author OF
the literary contents Among the number of Articles
is prize tale, called The Power of Truth and a
prize poem The South Sea Islander"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
BREAD sTUFFs.

The trade of Cleaveland in Wheat and Flour Is
assuming high degree of Importance The Herald
S,at"s hat ;ndependent of the supplies by wagons
the receips of wheat by the canal this year are near
hro million tuo hundred thousand bnsheis, and over
har a million III barrels F2o'p. Estimating tho
wheat at FIVE bushels barrel of -four ice have to-
tall equivalent 70 near a million q oarra' 2, go"r
,rpori,d from Cteareiand This season, The rdlue n
bicb ,raS upirdrds Of four millions Of dollars
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

rARIJSTS SALOON --Those spacious rooms,
I known M Carusl'- Saloon, the subscriber re-
spcctfuly informs tho public, have lately undergone
thorough and complete repair and will be rented on
the most moderate terms TO Clubs, Coilllion parties
Sc Suppers, Dinners and Refreshments WI y SUP
nlied in STYLE unequallcd by any the country and
al the shortrs, notice Application 70 be made . Vie
suhscrber at his rooms 18th street, where al orders
a. ,a5.,s L CARUSI
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

To give all connected with this establishment an
opportunity to partake Of the festivities of Christmas
the usual publication Of the tri-weekly edition of this
paper Saturday will be omitted.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

The Potomac is frozen over--the ice extending be-
low Alexandra.
The harbor of Baltimore and the Patapsaco river
are entirely clear of ice
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
Il III T. ADDS MA N
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER "a. 1910.

IN THOSE THINGS WHICH ESSENTIAL LET THERE
Be uNirf-is NON ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARlTY.-AugustiH.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

The Cincinnati Republican thus answers the
Globes statement that Mr. Madison did not notice
Gen Harrison in his message of 1914
Mr. Madison could not refer to Gen. Harrison in
the campaign Of 1914, because he had been driven
from the service in May, Sl4, by the Vaccinations of
the Secretary of War-the Armstrong who
signazed his nfamy in the Ncwburg letters, and the
burning of Washington.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

E,spmptioa in Phaadciphid, -The New York
American states that the Philadelphia Banks have no
tied To the parties making the loan that They are 10
readiness to receive their proportions OF the two and
half millions and issue Post Notes forthwith
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

Book PUBLISHING IN THE WEST single pub.
fishing house in Cincinnati advertise as in press at
then establishment, eighty thousand roiumes, In
plancng over the advertisement we find that these
hooks made up principally of standard works for
school instruction. |.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

A Million Of PaSSehge according to the New
York Standard) have passed the Eastern ailroad
between Boston and Salem, in little more than two
years during which time it is asserted that no accident
of any kind has occurred, and not one of the number
of travellers has ever been injured
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

Singular Eftctofa Sudden Change Of Weather -
The Massachusetts, Lenox) Eagle says that the sud
den change of weather on Monday, Nov Both, so ilr
creased the draugh of chmneys, that five or six took
fire and were burning almost simultaneously IN diie-
rent arts Of the town The is said to have &C
CURED in Lee and Pittsield
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

Hon, J. J. CRIrTENDEN has been reelected
Senator in Congress from the State Of Ken
lucky for six years from the 4th Of March next
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

MessIs WALTER CoLroN and CEPHAs q. CHhDs,
have become the propretors and publishers of the Phi
ladelpha North American.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
.srrrERlNGs M NArcnEz.

Mr. HENDERSON presented Joint resolution
for the relief OF the sufferers Natchez by the tornado
Of August, 1910
Read twice and referred to the Committee of the
Whole
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

The bill for the benefit of those who have lost the
improvements in consequence of treaties with tn,
ChiCkasa Indians was then taken up, and aei some
consideration was ordered to be engrossed.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF
the bills on the calendar
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
NAyAL PENSIONS.

The bill to make new provisions respecting Navy
Pensions, and to repeal certain acts relating thereto,
was taken up.
Mr.. WILLIAMS, of Maine, spoke at length in
support of 1t.
After few remarks from Mr., WRIGHT, the bill
postponed to the first Monday in December
The same disposition was made of the bill to regu-
late the pay and emoluments of pursers in the Navy
The rest of the day was spent in the consideration
of pirate bills.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24

The article on the first page entitled "Crackersms,
is from the n, \, Spirit of the Times.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
TAX ON BANK NOTES.

Mr.. BENTON gave notice that he would, to-mor
row, bring in a bill TO impose tax on Bank Notes
and all PAPER intended for circulation
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
CWentp= Sfrth Congress.
IN SENATE,

After the presentation of numerous memorials and
petitions and the introduction of several bills of pr-
waite and local character, the following proceedings
took place
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
STEAMBOAT DISASTERS.

Mr.. UNDERWOOD, on the part of the Commit
tee this subject, asked to be discharged from the
them the request was granted and then
On motion of Mr. BRIGGS the House adjourned,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
HOUSE OF REPRESENT TIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. %, 1910

The SPEAKER laid before the House commun
cation from the Postmaster General the sub ect
curtaments of postage, &c, &c.
Ordered to be printed and laid on the table.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-12-24
INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.

Mr. JONES, from the Committee of Ways anc
Means reported the hill usually known as the lndiar
Appropriation Bill.
Ii appropriates 100000 1t was referred to tn.
Committee Of the Whole on the state of the Union.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-18

A TrENTIoN BALD HEADS. NO A
XAPOI.OGX EOR MVf,S NJ N =,

A ITENTION BALD HEADS. NO A.
zoology FOR WIGS. OF all the re.
medies ever devised for the restoration and
preservation of the HAIR, nothing has beer
found equal to JAYNES HAIR TONIC.
IL seldom fails to restore the to health
and beauty. Many who were bald a few
months ago, can now exhibit luxuriant heads
OF hair by the use oft.
copy OF a letter from DR.. S. S. Fitch.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10. 1888.
DI. Iayne.-Dear Sir.-I feel that can
hardly say enough to you in favor of the Hair
ionic ionic' prepared by you. My hair had been
iaiIng OH about two years, and had become
very thln' threatening speedy badness, when
! commenced using this remedy. In abou,
one week it ceased to fall off.
have used it now about three months. and
nave as full and thick head of hair as can
possibly desire. have recommended its use
to number of my friends, who all sneak
well of it. If faithfully employed, have
no doubt gifts general success. 1 NAV add
that before using the Tonic, had tried al,
most all the various articles employed for the
hair, such as the Macassar Oil, all the differ
ent Preparations of Bears Oil, Vegetable
Hair Oil, &c. &c. without experiencing much.
If any benefit.
Respectfully yours, SIS. FITCH.
No. l72 Chestnut street.
MIR. Bond. one of the Competitors in the
Office of the Philadelphia Public Ledger, who
had lost nearly all his hair from off the ton
OF head, has had it completely restoredby the
use OF this TONIC. Two Officers of the
American Navy had good heads of hair re-
stored to them by using FIVE bottles each of
this HAIR TONIC, one of them was over
sixty years of age. Four gentlemen connec-
ted with the Public Press in PHILADELPHIA
have also had their badness removed by us
ing this remedy. The Rev. Mr.. Parker.
PASTOR Of the PRESBYTERIAN Church in De-
laware County, Pa. who was completely
bald over all the top Of his head, and was,
also become considerably GREY, has used
only two bottles OF this TONIC. and has NOT
only luxuriant growth ofnew hair upon his
head but all the GRAY HAIRS have disappear.
cd, and their places have been supplied by
healthy hair, of a natural colour. Finally,
nine cases of badness out of every ten NAV
positively be removed by a faithful applica.
ton of this valuable remedy. There is there.
fore, now, NO EXCUSE FOR A BALD
| HEAD.
Prepared only by DR.. D. JAYNE, sole pro.
prietor, No. 90 South Third Street, Philadel.
phia. Price 100 bottle.
Sold also, by ]. F. PATTERSON, Staun.
ton, and B. F. Graham, Greenville Va.
March 26, lS40-ly
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-18
800 ACRES.

about l6O acres (which are under an impro-
we'd state of cultivation, with beautiful
stream OF water passing nearly through the
middle from West to East, affordinG wateT
to every field, and also to about l2 acres of
first rate Meadow, consisting of four lepa-
cies amounting to six hundred and thirty
when sold.
Also, one-half of the. Grist and Merchan,
NH three-fourths Of mile from the above
lands on said river, now in complete order
Tor the grinding and manufacture of flour.
with as much of custom as it can do.
further description is deemed unnecessa-
!!y, under the impression that persons wish
Ing to purchase will examine for themselves.
TERMS-One-third of the purchase mon
eey will be required down, and the remainder
In four equal annual payments with approved
security therefor-or by receiving one-fourth
IN cash. would take, ifsuitable, lands in the
Western States.
May 90.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-18
NATH'L. B. LONG.

EsPEcTFULLY informs his friends and
the public generally, that he has jus,
received and opened general assortment Of
Goods--consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
'care, Queensvare, Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
He would ask attention to an as
sortment of ENGLISH GUNS, which
ne hatters himself cannot fail to please.
He has also received large stock of Red
Spanish SOLE LEATHER.
From his close attention to business, and a
determination to sell cheap, he hopes to re-
celve share Of public patronage
Stanton, Nov. Ia, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-18
JAMES f.. PATTEEe SOM
Dec. 10.

AS just received an additional SUNNY Of
FRESH MEDICINES, DRUGS. &C.,
which he will sell at reasonable DR. ces.
Among the articles just received will be
found Al oe
Lemon Syrup double refined, } ground
Cinnamon, Citric Acid, Ga substi-
tute for Lemons, London Calomel,
Flour of Slippery Elm, Camphor,
kreosote, Cream Tartar, Russia l.
singlass, Ext. of sarsaparilla, Oil
Lemons, Jujube Paste, Castor Oil,
Sweet Oil, Spt's. Turpentine, Flax
seed Oil, &c. &c.
ALSO,
A good assortmentofBOOTS and SHOES.
Ladies Misses Gentlelnan's Youths and
Children's SHOES.
lie has prepared supply of his ELIXIR
Of HEALTH, medicine which has stood
the test OF years, and which he would recon-
mend to his friends and the public generally.
March S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-18
REMOVAL.
Fresh Supply Of Goods.

Y>HE subscriber respectfully informs his
customers and the public generally, that
he has removed his Store to the room lately
occupied by Mr.. A. M. Mosby, opposite
Capt. McClung's Tavern, where he is re-
ceiving and opening his Spring Supply OF
Goods-which added to his former stock,
makes his assortment more general and COM
Piete than any he has ever before offered to
the public. His purchases were made this
season chiefly in New York, and comprise a
great variety of Staple e. Fancy articies-a-
mong which are the following:
FOR THE LADIES.
Cai'icoes and Ginghams, fine assortment
French Muslins.
Painted Jaconets.
Scotch Mourning Ginghams.
Pongees.
Mousline de LANES.
Black Chally.
Blue Gro de Rhine.
Fig'd. Gro de Naps.
Silks and Satins.
Scarfs and Northumberland.
Summer Scarf Ribbons.
Bonnets, fine assortment.
Ribbons.
Pocket Handkerchiefs.
Threaded Laces and Edgings.
Gloves.
Kid and Leather Shoes, &c. &c.
FOR THE GENTLEMEN.
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Cassinets.
Summer Cloths, variety.
Vestings.
Brown Linens and Drill:ngs.
Irish Linens.
Boots, Shoes, &c. &c.
He has also on hand an excellent stock OF
DOMESTIC GOODS-QUEENSW r.,
GLASS & RE-GROCERIES,
tne supply-and quantity of SCHOOL
AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS-to all
which he invites the attention of purchasers.
WIN. CRAIG.
Stanton, April %, 1910.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-18
MONEY WANTED
FOR STATE SCRIP

PERSONS who may have money which
they wish to invest safely, may now
have an opportunity of doing so in State
scrip, The scrip is issued by the State o
Va, bearings an intcrestof6 per cent. per an
num- redeemable in 90 years, the interest to be
paid every months. Ifpersons investing mo-
ney IN scrip should wish to convertitagain into
money, it can always be sold at a premium in
consequence of the certain security. 1t is
certainly much better and much more GER
tain Investment of money than Bank stock.
Application to be made to Benjamin C,aw-
ford, Esq. of Staunton.
Oct. 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-18
SPLENDID
Pls4.V'O FOR TIES,
And other Musical Instrnments

Music, Strings, &c. &c.
SAM'L CARUSI, No. 81, BaItimore q,
baltimore, Importer of Piano ortes and
other Musical Instruments, best Italian
Strings, &c. &c. Wholesale and Retail-bas
on hand splendid assortment of American
and German Piano Fortes, made to order bv
the best makers of America and Germany.
aha warranted to stand any climate.-Also an
extensive supply of all kinds ofother mn.icai
Instruments, best Italian Strings, with every
article in the music line, wholesale and retail
Country merchants and dealers supplied on
the most liberal terms.-Liberai discount to
academies and professors.-Orders from any
part ofthe United States punctually and faith.
fully attended to.-Music published to order
on the most accommodating terms. Orders
Z. Maupin, (merchant) Staunton.
SAMUEL CARUSI.
Dec. 10.