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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-07-16
CLEANLINESS OF THE HEAD s. HAIR.

STRANGE il is that persons who attend strictly to person.
al cleanliness, baths, DC Should neglect the headI'he mar
the most cssental-the most eNposed-aud Tue most
beautiful when properly cared for, Of all the gus ol Inc
Creator Perfectly free may 1t be Kept OF dahurui or
scur with certainty that the hair cannot ll OUT by inc
use the Balm of Columbia Ladies', VIII you make your
toilet without the article! answer learlessly-no u you
have tried and experienced lis purifying eoc's-s
sweet perfume. r.c.,,-
hundred facts have been put forth on the credit Of this
the only frsthe only really valuable article mass
oftesmony from all classes to these facts.
The positive qualities OF Oldridgos Balm OF Columbia
are follows;
st For infants keeping the head free from scuri and
causing II luXuriant growth ofhar.
3D. For udes alcr chld-b restoring the skin, to III
original strength and rmncss, and preventing the failing
3d. For any person recovering from any debility the
elect is produced. .
18th Ifuscd in infancy till good growth is started, Il
NAV be preserved by attention To the latest period oil e
5th 1t frees the head from danGru strengthens herOO
mparts health and vgor TO the circulation, ana prevents
the hair from changing color or getting gray
9Th Ii causes the hair TO curl beautifully Whon done NJ
in il over night No ladies' toilet should ever be Inad
without il.
7th Children who may have by any means contracte
yermine the head, immediately cured OF them by II
use. II is injIllblc,
LOOK OUT Counerrits are abroad--look always 70
the name of COMSTOCK ~ CO., on the splendid wrap
pers and never buy it without that name,
From the Boston Chronicle, Jan-lO
1--WE see by an advertisement in another column tina
MCssrs. COmstOck Co., the American Agents Tor %
bridges Balm of Columbia, have deputies to sell that art
Gle in Boston and clewhcreWc know lady of this cit
whOsehur nearly gone as 10 expose entirely he
chronological Developments, which, considering that the
hctOkcncd amiahc disposition, was not in realit
very unfortunate. Nevertheless she m0nrncd the loss
locks that she had worn, and, after years fcss reSo
msCHlCd rUstOrativCs, purChnsCd some months ago
bottle or two of Orlgc's Balm aud she has now rlngc
in rich prOsOn glossy. and oiryen baCkncss. We NJ
not puilngnOnc of the commodity has been sent to Il
aud, indeed, we do not want amy, for though we were
bligcd to wear wig year ago we have now, through
virtue hair enough, and OF passube quality, Of owl
DARING FRAUD.
The Balm of Columbia has been initiated by nOtdrOi
c0ntcrritcr Let ncycrbc purchased 0rnlcss have n
| name OIL. s. COMSTOCK, or the signature of CON
| STOCK Co, on a splendid wrapper. This is the onl
external test that will secure the public from deception,
Address COMSrOCK d co.
| Wholesale Druggist, New York,
No. 3 FlctChCr-street.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-07-16

AGENCIES
PI BARKER, No. 3is 10 River Street, Troy, n. Y.
THADEuS POMEROY, in Exchange Building, Corner
of Exchange a Market street Albany, N \.
FOR SALE
r. HUTCHINSON Jr. Woodstock, VI.
<. Ga &. u. CHAMBERllN, Barnard, VI.
MERRICK GAY. stockbridge, VI.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-07-16

ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED, AND JOB YORK
EXECUTED, AT THE USUAL RATES.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15
POLITICAL CROAKING.

The Baltimore Patriot of Friday contains a most
ugubrious letter from its correspondent " D." in this
city complaining that those he chooses call Eleventh
hour men" getting all the Offices "The adverse
res hand is upon the pleasant things, and our chill
dren dcsolate" 1t is the sillest dwelling OF some
vain and disappointed person, which we were sorry to
see in the Patriot, although its judcious editor very
justly desires to be not understood as acquescng"
The proper receptacle for all such bilious illusions is
the Globe, paper thankful for small favors in the
way of croaking and complaints against the admins
tration of Mr.. Tyler
Ola piece with this efusion is an article on "Whig
ingratitude" in the Globe Of Saturday night. We
will not permit ourself to believe, that the gentleman
who is the subject ofthe article countenanced its pub
lication for surely he could take course so eectua
to destroy his prospects The appearance of such
articles in the Globe is characteristic of Loco Foco
ism. 1t must oppose the administration under every
state Of circumstances, and by facts and sophis,res
wholly contradictory of each other. If Loco-foco is
turned out Of office, it proscrponblood stream
ing from the gulotinep IL disappointed Wing is
fallen enough to tell his grievances to the Globe it is
at once paraded forth "Whig gratitude" So that
whether appointments are made or refused Loco-foco-
ism is equally discontented and equally malignant
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15
DEATH ar w r. CLARK

II is our sad task TO announce to our readers the
death of our friend and late contemporary, WILLIS
GAYLORD CLARK, Esq. editor Of the Philadelphia Ga
zct,e lie expired on Saturday night, victim ofpul-
monary consumption at the early aye of 80. His
death is public loss, and will be especially amented
by his editorial brethren, and by whom he greatly
poet and a gentleman. "Nonc knew him but 10 love
him." His health has for long time becn'faing.
The death of his accomplished and lovely wife several
years ago, upon whom he doalcd with passionate
and rapturous fondness had shaken his constitution,
and eaten his strength. None but intimate friends
knew the influence of that sad affection upon his ply
steal frame. To the last his heart ycarned over the
dust of that lovely In his death chamber her
portrait stood always before him his table and his
loving eye turned to it even in EXTREMIST pain, as
though !, were his living and only friend The
TO her momory by her smitten husband, written soon
after her DEATH consider of the richest poetica
gems in the language, though very inadequatcly ex-
pressive of the nenseness of the authors gricf-hi
Amer. Sentinel
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15
NOTIONS OF ECONOMY

1t has been thought that proper regard for econo-
my required reduction of 20 per cent upon the pri-
ces paid by Congress for the public printing The
reduction is accordingly made. This is no doubt be-
lieved to be saving TO the Government and not hing
has given the meuLers mu oh delight as to put tho
printers short commons
Retrenchment is all right. We wish il might be-
gin at the right end, and be carried through all the
branches of the service To cut down the printers il
to begin at the little end Why, one or two members
Of Congress will be the of expenditure in
two days. than the public printers to both Houses in
two years The waste Of time and money in speech
making is enormous. 1t requires reduction Of
times 20 per cent
Then there are the salaries of the Clerks You
tell us that you get the printing done 20 per cent
cheaper. We tell you that we can get your places
filled by competent and efficient men, with reduc-
ton Of even so per cent Let there be some equality
in this reirenchment. Determinations are odious.-
Let us have a reduction Of 20 per cent all round
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15

The proceedings in the Senate yesterday are ex-
cluded by the length Of the Repor, and Bill of Mr.
EWING. Mr.. Sewers Arbuckle resolution was laid
on the table, by vote Of "a to %. Mr. Berren re-
ported against increasing, at this session. tho salary
the U s. District Judge in Louisiana. Mr. Dixon
called up the resolution to elect printer which, at
the request of Mr. Clay, of Alabama, was postponed
till to-day Mr.. Preston continued the debate on the
Mcleod correspondence, and spoke at length, and
with bis accustomed ability in defence Of the course
of the American Secretary. Mr. Buchanan replies
to-day.
The House yesterday was occupied by a speech of
five hours and half from MI. WISE, on the motion to
reconsider the vote by which the rules of the last
House were adopted, which motion was carried
Yeas l06 Nays l04.
report of the proceedings is excluded for want of
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15

Welay before our readers to-day plan Of a Fiscal
Bank Of the United States reported by the Secretary
ofhe Treasury in obedience to call from the Senate
The Report, giving the outlines, accompanied by
Bill supplying the details. The latter is very elabo-
rate
This plan is substantially the same, except in few
particulars that Swallowed forth in this paper last
week We not only shave doubt of its having the
appreciation of majority of the heads of Depart
ments, as remarked by city contemporary. but we
can confidently state that has in its general features
received the appreciation Of the PRESIDENT which ia
the most important since his concurrence is absolute
ly necessary to its passage.
The name ofthe Institution, which Mr.. Benton de-
sired to be twice read is we think, fortunate one.
II Is descriptive of the character which the Presiden,
in his message designed the new institution should
possess Else signifies public treasure, revenue, ex-
chequer Bank signifies bench or a counter, or a
repository of money. The term Fiscal Bank of the
U s., therefore, signifies the revenue counter or re-
pository of the United States-in other words, the
agent and repository Of the public funds Such an in
s'ituon, possessing also the power of supplying the
country with sound and uniform currency is what il
wanted. Persons may differ as TO its style, location
and the manner Of putting it in operation.
Objections Of detail would probably arise against
any plan that might be proposed None can be per-
feet, nor even satisfactory to all No great measure
was ever carried without difficulty in the beginning,
and concession and compromise in the end
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15
Mem Fork Gorresponoenrs.
New YonK Iune IL lal

we" TURK June Id 1911.
Very little effect has been produced in commercial
matters here by the news from England per Great
Western. think if il were probable that the Wing
Ministry Of Great Britain could sustain themselves in
the new election for Parliament clearly inevitable
the effect would be felt in improvement oflhe Grain
Market, il not Of Cotton also ! hold il clear that,
with such Modification of the Corn Laws Lord
JOHN RUSSELL has popossd,a very considerable amount
OIL Flour would go out, especially whenever freghts
should De SO rulnousy low they are. Think,
100 mat the notifications of duties proposed and CON
lempated by the Ministry would extend and stimu-
late the manufactures Of Great Brtain-not instantly
but In their ultimate eects-and that the influence
would be felt in our Cotton Market But il ia the i'm
preston Of the best informed that the Ministry must
be beaten that they cannot then with decency avoid
resignation; and that Queen Victoria must make 40
her mind TO a Tory Ministry, headed by PEST and
WELLIsoroN, as bitter the pill avowedly u.s. They,
for poiicy's sake will make concessions to tho
demand for cheap bread, but SYSTEMATIC policy Of
freedom or reciprocity in trade be expected from
them.
Cotton, Ashes, Flour and Grain have been very
steady the past week. but closed with slight i'm
provement in Flour. Canal is firm at s. and the best
Of Ohio and Michigan has reached that point but or
binary lots still sold at "a rs 81 ID Rye So a
o9c Corn-Northern 60; Southern 81 (per Sc lbs
There was very little change in Stocks yesterday
though good deal was done. U s. Bank closed first
board) at 10 7-S, an improvement of l-S Delaware
| and Hudson has advanced in two weeks from 80 81
to LOG Ia. Indiana FVes closed at Sc l2 Sterling
do. "a l-2; Illinois Skies 81; Ohio Skies &C. North
American Trust Company at 10.
Domestic Exchanges improve very slowly On
Philadelphia l-S Ia Baltimore a Ia; Richmond
Ia l-2; Charleston IA a liz; Savannah 31-4;
Augusta "a Is Railroad funds;) North Carolina S;
New Orleans 7 l,2 Mobile 10; Louisville "a; Gin
cinnati 9 IA.
Foreign Exchange is steady on England IA O.
Gientrortt's bail has been reduced from So 900
to 81 600
Fanny Eissler appears at the Park tomorrow
| night.
The steamship ACADIA goes out from Boston ON
Wednesday
Mr.. J. II. STEPHENss great work on the Ruins Of
Ancient Cities and Temples in Central America, will
be published the 25h. II is the most remark able
book which has appeared for manv years. and will
cite greater interest and rebound to our credit in
Europe than any previous production of the American
press 1t has about seventy engraved illustrations main
ly on steel Those who have read Mr. STEPHENS Ira
wells in Egypt, Arabia, and the Holy Land, need not
be told that the matter is most interesting and the
style vidd, graphic and powerful 1t is a valuable
book on subject Of profound interest to the philoso-
pher and historian, and of rational curiosity to all
Yours, HAROLD
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15
THE FISCAL AGENT.
Mr.. ALLEN

As you appear to be in favor of central Fiscal
Agent on plan somewhat novel, you have doubtless
formed some definite notions of the shape and practi
cal operations thereof The object of this comnunca-
ton is TO throw out few suggestions which may pos
sibly furnish good occasion for you to say
the subject, and to deveIope the plan The sooner
we know what is to be done the better. |.
We refer correspondent to the Report and Bill
of the Secretary Of the Treasury in another column
furnishing the details of the plan Swallowed forth
in part in the Madisonian week ago In its ge-
neral features it does not vary, except in two
particulars, from the plan which should have
deayored give for the satisfaction Of our correspon
dent had the Secretary saved the trouble Per-
haps, therefore, |" will agree that his suggestions,
which omit, pertinent now as they would
have been before this project before the public
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15
DErARTMrNr OF SrIrS

June 12h iS4l.
The presents and other articles usually exhibited
visters at this Department have been removed from
the in the Northeast Executive Building, in
which they have hitherto been placed, to suit
able situation in the new building appropriated to the
Psten, Office where they will in future be exhibited
as they have been, heretofore at the Department oe
State June i5-3t
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15

T. $. Military Aeademy-The New York
Courier states that the annual examination Of this
highly important and valuable Institution is now in
progress The Board of Vsiters commenced at West
Point on Monday, and organized by the election OF
Commodore CHARLES STEWART, President and G.. b.
HADBucK, Esq. of New Hampshire Secretary. The
Board as usual, is composed Of distinguished citizens
from every part Of the U nited States.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15

Map Hdndkerehiefs-Wc have received from Mr..
w. C. Orme, merchant of this city, specimen of a
silk handkerchief printed with map Of the U, s.,
from the latest surveys, with table of the height of
mountains and length ofthe principal rivers II is Of
white silk printed with black ink said to be indelible
II is always necessary to possess handkerchief and
sometimes it is important TO have map. With
of these articles both wants are at supplied Il is
printed and published by J. M. futile q Co, Bos-
ton Mass.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-15

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
Be uMrY-IS sos-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARirY.-Augustin.
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and all and every person or persons, who shall have
been concerned parties agents therein shall Tor
felt and lose treble the value of the goods wares
chandiie, and commodities in which such dealing end
trade shall have been one-half thereof to the of
the informer, and the other half thereoft the Of
the United States be recovered any action of law
with costs of suit.
Sec. IL. And be IL further enacted That il the said
corporation shall advance lend any sum of money
for the use, account of the Government of the
United States, to an amount exceeding three millions
OF dollars, for the use, account of any parcu
lar State, TO amount not exceeding one hundred
thousand dollars unless authorized by law all and
every person and persons, by and with whose order.
agreement consent, appreciation, and conniyance, such
unlawful advance loan shall have been made, upon
conviction thereof shall forfeit and pay for every such
offence treble the value amount OF the sums
which have been unlawuly advanced or lent; one
fifth thereof to the of the infomer and the resi-
due thereof to the of the United States.
Sec. a. And be IL further enacted, That the bills or
notes OF the said corporation originally made payable
or which shall have become payable on demand shall
be receivable in all payments to the nited States,
less otherwise directed Ivy act Of Congress.
Sec 10 And be IL further enacted, That during
the continuance of this act and whenever required by
the Secretary of the Treasury, the said corporation
shall give the necessary facilities for transferring the
public funds from place TO place within the United
States the Territories thereof and for distributing
the in payment Of the public creditors without
charging commissions, or claiming allowances ac-
OF difference ofexchange and shall also do, and
perform the several and respective duties OF the com
missoners of loans Tor the several States of any
4 or more of them, whenever required by law
| Sec. l6 And bs Il further enacted That the de
posts OF The money Of the nitcd States places in
which the said bank and branches thereof may be
| tabllshed shall be made in said bank or branches
thereof unless Congress shall otherwise [direci b,
law, and that all public moneys in deposit in said bank
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-02
sHERIFF,S SALE.

RY virtue ofa writ Of II. ia. Ct Le. IA TO me
- directed BY the Court Of Go lmon Pleas,
" Sltnin and for the county Of Brown and State Of
Ohio, will offer for sale, at the house Of Wilson
b. Crouch, in GeorgstOwn, on Saturday thr 18th
day Of llaFch lc4l, between the hours or 10 and
= o'clock on said day lhe following property, 70
wit: -Four work benches, two high post bsaStsads,
Ons. settees ona dining-tEble,. one large stove,
one mantle clock, one fancy bsds,sad, one corner
cupboard, one work stand and one small map OF
the world. TO bs sOld as the propsrty of'W.
b. Creach, at the suit Of D, g. Devore agaias,
said Crouch and otheFs., Terms cash,
JOHN j. 4tIGGINS, Shift 3. CO.
ShsriH's Office, Feb'y 2ith, lS4l.s l.,, h t'' /.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-02
BANK ITEMS.

The Banks Of Winchester, Virginia,
have again suspended specie payments.
The Senate Of Illinois is considering a
bill which has been introduced to le.
galize another suspension by the StlIe
Bank. c5 pr rs
The Legislature Of Delaware has vol
unfairly suspended the provision of the
Bank charters fthat state, requiring them
10 pay twelve per cent. interest for refu'
sing TO pay their notes in specie. "a.
A'bill has been introduced into the
House of ofRepresentatives Of Michigan to
loaa S}5OOOO Ofihe State Bonds, each,
to the Bank Of Michigan and farmers
and Mechanics Bank, under wholesome
restrictions Ii compels those banks to
give short drafts on the East, ultimately
ut sight-and compelS them TO pay out
small sums of specie. . Apa
Late accounts from Harrisburg repre-
sent the existence in the Legislature Of
warm Telling against favorable action con
cerning the Pennsylvania Banks. The
prejudice against tie United States Bank
in particular is extrehne.--Cia. GaS.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-02
COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE
IN T.ApT,ANO

The Lapland marriage customs are
very remarkable and lud,crous. When
young man has made choice Ofa female
he employs some friends as medialors
with the girls parents. The negociators
being supplied with several bottles of
brandy, proceeded Herewith 10 The hut Of
the girls father, accompanied by the suit
or, but he is not allowed 10 enter until the
liquor is drunk, over which they discuss
the proposal. The lover is then called in
and entertained with such iare as the hut
affords, but without seeing his mistress,
who on this occasion, is obliged to retire.
When he has obtained permission TO ply
his addresses TO the girl in person,he goes
home, dresses himself in his best attire,
and returns to the hut, when his mistress
makes her appearance, he salutes her and
presents her with the tongue Of reindeer
piece Of beavers flesh, or some kind Of
provisions. The girl at first declines
the offer, it being in the presence other
relations.
When the levers have agreed, he is all
lowed 10 visit his mistress as often Sshe
pleases, but each time he must bring a
bottle Of brandy, perquisite so agisea-
BILE to the girls father, that for the sake
Of it, he wi Eoiten postpone the celebra.
ton Of The nuptials for a year or two. Al
length the ceremony is performed at the
nearest church: but even after this, the
bridegroom must serve his frther in-law a
whole year; at the expiration Of which
he retres TO his own habitation with his
wife, and receives presents from his
friends and relatives. From this time he
sequesters his wife from the company oil
all strangers, especially Of The male sex,
and watches over her conduct with the
most ,alous vigilance.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-02

PAY OF FEMALE LABOR In ENGLAND
The Nottingham (Eng.) Journal states,
in illustration oFthe poverty Of the female
lower classes in thattOwO, who are princi.
pally engaged in the lace manufactures,
that it is the practice 10 let out & wns,
shawls, bonnels, cloaks, and shoes, at
from haIfpenny 10 a penny per day for
the use Of,hem. There is no instan ce
Of an articles being detained. This
speaks we'll for their morality, as this
Puncluality is obs ,rved by females who
can only earn 2s. Cd. per week.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-02

In the Senate to-day Mr.. Williams pre-
senled The resolutions oflhe Rhig Lag.
islatpre Of the State OF Maine. They
present an epiioms Of Federal principles
the repeal of the Independent Treasa-
y=-estsbIshment Of National Bank
a protective tarifF@Iaud the distribution
Of the proceeds Of he sales Of the public
lands, and winds up. with pretty fair
specimen Of Federal ehicansry on The
doctrine MISUNDERSTANDING their
Senatnls that the above are the sentiments
Of the Legislature--bGt refusing TO in.
struct them 10 carry their wishes into
efect-GlObe. Feb lSi ~ ie'
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-02

News FRuM TExAs.--Thare have been
great foods in Texas, Buffalo BIyou
has risen to an unusual height, causing
much devastation. People living on
Bray's Bayou we're obliged to climb trees,
10 escape drowuing, Notwithstanding The
great rise Of the waters--4O feet in Buff
Slo B vou--Ihe weather was intensely
cold: and ice andldrift wood prevented
navigation in the s&esms. The Trinity
river was reported to be at high stage
and rising rapidly. The freshst has car;
ried away Two, bridges over Buffalo, aud
one over White Oak Bayou. Ice was
formed three inches thick. sa. ..