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NAUTlON ClRCULAR.-9o-To Druggists and " Country Merchants.-Those valuable articles, Uhridges Balm of Columbia for the Hair, and Hays l-ninen, for the Piles, &c., have been extensively co9n.arieFed 1 Those wanting these preparations, VII VII p,ease aiweys write, when ordering from any onef nouse,i Cc'saocks articles. The true articles nave Una, name or signature always on the wrapper, ordering as the imItatIons are exposed in nearly all tho newspapers throughout this country that they could not be sold, should they be so unfortunate as to get them,
 Our friends throughout the Union are requested to give us immediate notice, by letter, should any of the counterieits appear in their respective places Respectfully. COMS1OCK & co.
 Wholesale Druggists, 2 Fletcher st. New York;
 Sold by I. c. DuBOSE & co. Agents, rand by Drs. Maynard, Hammond and Gates MnhIe
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Dr. J. B. Mum
 Dear Sir,-1 have made repeated trials of your ''ELIxIR OF OIIuM' in the City and Marine Hos pitas and find it to possess the anodyne and sedatve powers of the ordinary preparation of Opium, with ont producing the excitement, headache, nausea, con- stpation, which in many render those prepara- tions objectionable. It's effects arc more permanent and uniform than those of Morphia. Yours, &c.
 c. L. MITCHELL, M. D.,
 Resident Physician, N. York Hospital. New-York, February Sth, eS7.
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EOHEN'S RHEUMATIC EMBROCATION- O This remedy, celebrated for the cure of chronic and infammatory rheamatism, sprains, swell ngs of the joints, from the improper or injudcious use of mercury, lumbago Sc. is row for the first time offered to the people of the South, although long known and used, as the certificates testify, at the Norh where its success has been greatly marvellous and unrivalIed Those afflicted with the above com- plaints, will find immediate relief trIal of tho Embrocation. For sale by the Agent
 march l.C. DUBOSE& & co.
 Ne 39 Water st.
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nR. MsMUNN'S ELIXIR OF OPIUM-A A preparation that stands deservedly high with the medical profession combining all the useful proper ties of that drug without any of those that consi dered deleerous. The following testimonials speak for themselves.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 Dr. John $. Medium having made known to me the process by which he prepares his "ELIXIR OF OPIUM," and wishing me to state my opinion con- cerning it, therefore say that the process is ia coydaace ,cfh inH knou chemical l1ws, and that the preparation must contain all the valuable principles of Opium, without those which considered as del eterous and useless.
 J. R. CHILTON, M. D.,
 Operative Chemist, Sc. Ncw-York, December 20, 1886.
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BELLEt~2, N Y.
 February, 18th, 1887. This is to certify, that Dr. J. B. M'Munn's ELIXIR OF OPIUM has been used in several cases, at the Bellevue Hospital, with the most satisfactory effects, when the usual preparations of Opium would have proved injurious. The undersigned are fully con ynced, that tpossesses the sedatve properties of the attcr without producing constipation of the bowels, or any unpleasant symptoms.
 HENRY VAN HOEVENBERGH,
 Resident Physician.
 f.E0RGE ALLYN
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ID OTANIC CMEDICINES.-Po Bayberry, EB Bark, African Pepper
 Gum Myrrh, Lobelia Seed, Ncrvine
 lIemlock Bark, White Pond Lilly
 Witch ilaze, Unicorn Root, Pc par Bark
 Golden Seel-all of which are just received and warranted fresh and genuine. For sad wholesale or retail by R. l.. WATKINS & CO, jan 16 corner Water and St. Francis sts.
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s9 Water st., sole Agents for this city. ID EAL ESTATE. AT SUMMERVlLLE FOR Ae SALE.-4 acres of land conveniently situated for summer Residence, being near the residence formerly occupied by Mir. Cuthbert, on the road lead ing from Spring Hill road to the Three Mile Creek adjoining the lands of Major Hogan and Dr. Jas. F Roberts, For particulars, apply to
 E. l.. ANDREWS & CO, d19 1l0f cor Com. 6s Dauphn sis.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

Murder and Tacendiarism at 81 Louis.-We see
by hand-hilI of the 18th instant that the Mayor Of
st. Louis offers reward of $4,000 for the apprehen-
sion of the villains who fired the counting-ho of
VIM G. Pettis and murdered two young men therein.
Messrs. Collier & Pettis were brokers, and owned
the building burned. Morris & Simmonds were
wholesale grocers and Commission merchants, and oc
cupied part of the building. Jesse Baker was
clerk with the latter, and it presumed while he had
gone supper, the robbers entered the store and i'm
mcdiately killed him when he returned Mr.. Weaver,
clerk at the neighboring store of McGll a. Won
Phul slept with Mr.. Baker, and entering the store
at another door probably at different hour, was shot
through the head and shockingy manglcd with
Bowie knife. The robbers then apparently rifed the
sto e. and set fire it, On bursting open the door,
the bleeding corpse of Mr. w. was found, but the
body of Mr.. b was totally consumed His bat and
handkerchief were found, covered with blood, from
which it is presumed he was shot too.
The store was a valuable building, estimated to be
worth from $50 to $4,000, with stock of Groceries
worth $i0,OO0-and Collier & Pettis had $4,000 in
their iron safe--ths still red hot when the last
steamboat left and il could not be ascerained if the
money had been stolen.
The City Council promptly met and offered $4,000
reward for the murderers, and Mr.. Collier has also
offered to give the lot which the store stood, worth
$40 900, fol- the same purpose
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30
VIM. HAWLEY
WASHINGTON, ApRIL 9,lS4l.
THE RICH MANS DAUGHTER.

II has often been said that the times are
strangely altered; and certain il is that people
are Ii was once thought honorable TO be con-
stanty employed in some useful avocation--but
nova days it is thought more honorable TO be
idle. There is complaint of the high prices OF
all the necessaries OF human existence, and with
much truth. But if the amount of idleness
could be calculated with mathematical accuracy
throughout our extended republic, allowing the
drones only halt price for the services which
they perform, which others are paid for, itmight
not be an unsafe calculation to put down the
whole amount now paid for provisions and
marketing in the United States Is il not hi
tie inconsistent to hear parents whine about the
price of provisions, while they bring up their
daughters to walk about the streets and expend
money?
In one of the great commercial cities resides
gentleman worth from two to three millions of
dollars. He has three daughters, and he re-
CURED them alternately TO go into the kitchen to
superintend its domestic concerns. Health and
| happiness, he said, were thus promoted-be-
sides in the vicisstudes of fortune they might be
compelled, ere they should close their earthly
career, to rely upon their hands for livelihood (;
and he could say they never could become wives
and proper heads of family until they knew by
practical experience all the economy of house
hold affairs. One Of these daughters is,now the
wife of Governor Of one of the states-all at
the head ofvery respectable famlies--and they
carry out the principles implanted by their
worthy parent, winning and securing the esteem
of all around them
Let the fair daughters of our country draw les
sons from the industrious matrons of the past
The companions of those who fought in the
revolution were Injured to hardships, and accus-
toned to unceaslng toll--and so did they educate
their daughters. Health, contentment, and plen-
~ smiled around the family altar. The damsel
who understood most thoroughly and economl-
cally the management of domestic matters, and
was not afraid to put her hands into the wash
tub, for fear of destroying their elasticity, and
dimming their snowy Wilderness was sought by
the young men of those days fit companion
for life; but now a-days, TO learn the my steres
of the household, would make our fair ones faint
away and TO labor, comes not into the code OF
modern gentility.
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INSTRUCTION persus PUNISHMENT.

Among all the anecdotes related Of the latter years
of General Harrison's life, not that we now re-
collect has pleased us than the following. 1t is
characteristic of his good heart and good sense. We
copy it from Philadelphia American;
General Harrison, in his last outdoor exercise,
was engaged in assisting the gardener in adjusting
grape vines. The gardener remarked, that there
would be but little use in trailing the vines, 50 far as
any fruit was concerned, as the boys would come on
Sunday while the family at church, and steal all
the grapes and suggested TO the General as guard
ains such loss, that he should purchase active
watch dog. Better, said the General, to employ a
Sabbath school teacher; dog may take care OF the
grapes but good Sabbath school teacher will take
care OF the grapes and the boys too"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

Steamboat Disaster.--The following account OF an
unfortunate accident which occurred on board the
steamboat South America at early hour on Sun
day morning, is furnished by the Albany Argus.
Last night the steamboat South America Capt.
Brainard her passage up the river, accident
occurred which reduced the machinery OF the boat
almost TO wreck and severely injured several OF the
passengers The following particulars may be relied
upon:
When about two miles above Poughkcepsie, at a
bout halfpat twelve the boat being under her usual
steam and full Roadway, the shaft broke, and the con-
Meeting machinery giving way, the piston was forced
through The cylinder both in its downward and up
ward motion, scattering the fragments of machinery
IN different directions and with great force, and DIS
charging the steam into the gangways and cabins
All was confusion for the moment Passengers Jump
ing from the berth, not thinking TO envelope them
selves in the bed clothes, (Which some had the pres
Of mind to do) encountered the yapor, and were,
in the instances give below scalded more or less
severely though happy to state that the prooa
bly Is, that all, with exception Will survive wv
ing to the promptitude and energy of Captain Bra-
nard and the officers and of the boat, the suffer
ers and other passengers were relieved from imned
ate danger and the steamboat Diamond opportuneiy
coming up after the occurrence, went at once TO
their relief The passengers including those who
were disabled, Immediately taken on board the
Diamond, where every attention was afforded them,
and every thing done by Capt Flower his passengers,
officers and crew, to alleviate their sufferings. They
reached the city between and 10 A. M. and the
wounded were Immediately taken ashore for medical
treatment
Some idea of the force with which parts fthe ma
chnery thrown upwards, will be understood by
the circumstance that fragment of the shacke bar
falling perhaps fifty feet from its place, passed through
the deck of the rooms through the second deck
and striking colored man belonging on the boat Sc
verely in the head.
The South America is and splendid boat,
having made only three or four passages her ma
chnery is said be literally wreck and the amount
of damage from $40, 900 to 900.
The following the of the persons injured:
Mr.. Conant Ballston Spa.
Mr. Glen Schenectady.
Mr.. Jones, Rensselaer,.
Mr.. Garwin Troy.
L. Taylor, do,
Solomon Smith, Fort Plain.
George Warnock Amsterdam.
James Steer Harwick.
Another resident of Hyde Park and left on
board.
A colored man. hand on board.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

VIZ ASHINGTON HOUSE, No 223 Chesnu,
w street, next door to the Masonic Hall, Phadcl-
phia. H. 4. HARTWELL, Proprietor. This new
and splendid house is now open, and htted up IN the
most fashionable style for the accommodation of gen
tcmen and families
The location for health and convenience, to places
of fashionable resort or business, has no superior !;
while the parlors, dnng-rooms, and chambers, WI
bear comparison with any similar establishment IN 'he
Union.
The ladies' will find in il all the quiet and elegance
of stately private mansion and the gentlemen every
luxury that may be expected from hotel OF the hrst
class in the city of Philadelphia
The proprietor hopes, by his cxer,icns, to merit a
liberal patronage for the Wash ngton House, and to
give entire satisfaction to all who may honor It with
their company. march 2o-tf
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THE FLORIDA INDIANs-wILD CAT.
Extract Of letter from an officer OF the 9th Regiment
To his friend in this city.

~
To his friend in this city.
Nav ORLEANS, April 2d
clam here my way to Arkansas, with 300 wIeieh-
ed Seminole Indians They the remnants Oh a
Spartan race The men are noble hardy looking TEL
lows whom you can but respect, though they nave
murdered the innocent and unodendlng. But tho
women and children excite your pity and commisefa
ton. On our tedious voyage hther they iad aoou'
the deck, perfectly resigned, and apparently inuns
rent their fate careless Of life and fearless OF oe
was at Fort Cummings when the no'su nm .,,'.'
Coacoocbe or Hild Cat, came IN iora thih' ~"
is remarkable for the many incidents IN ms n'e,
and for his bold and daring spirit. He was once
prisoner but made his escape through hoie ~ uio
walls OF prison. surprisingly small, that an o'u
~ mans head would not enter II, and aler nc -, ~"
through jumped IS feet to the ground ms 'eno"
has committed more ders and scalped more WOMB,
and children than any other Indian in Florida-ana
this man we TO take and did take by the hanu ~
friendship lie came into our camp, hnngins WIN
him seven trusty squires, who IN looks dress, ai
manner might well be painted Ia lilustrate ana peso
the old one himself little eiiusion OF bnmsloDe
blue flame and few tails, would have made the p'e
ture complete. Wild Cats manners, upon coming IN
the presence Of so many officers, and surrounded as
he was by SO large body OF soldiers, was somewhat
confused but soon recovered himself and spoke WITH
ease, and not ungraceiuly lie is abou. 'hl'y yeat'
of age, five feet eight inches high well proporoned,
with calm, settled manly face, and dark heiee eye
beaming with intelligence. The colonel taikea "
him openly and frankly; he returned Il, ana preilsea
to Cease fighting and emigrate. Ills lItiie oaushei
child of five years who had been taken prisoner anu
separated from its parents some hve or SIX noh'hs'
then given up TO him. and for the first time IN an
Indian, the evidence of feeling and ahecton.-
Albany Argus.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

gFN. p. Willis closes beautiful poem on the
death of Gen Harrison with these lines
Follow now as we list! The first mourner to-day
Is the nation--whosc father is taken away
Wife, children and neighhor may mourn at his kncl
He was lover and friend" to his country, as WE'LL
For the stars our banner, grown suddenly dim,
Let us weep in our dark ness-but weep not for him
Not for him-who departing, leaves millions In tears
Not for hm--who has died full of honors and years
Not for hm--who assembled Fame's ladder so high
From the round the top he has stepI to the sky
1t is blessed TO 90 when ready to die
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NIERIDEN ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
Al ScuQQI. -Instruciinn will be aixen in the

NIERIDEN ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
INl SCHOOL--Instruction will be given in the
common and higher English branches, also in Mathc-
mates Latin, Greek French, Drawing Book Keep
inr. &c Much attention will be gwen to Orthogra-
ply Reading, Writing, Composition and Dcclama-
ton. .
II is the design Of all engaged in teaching in this
School TO have it second to none in the State. The
building is new and fitted up in the most approved
style.
A ,,clc and valuable apparatus has been procured
for the School, among which are Steam Engines, a
complete set of Electro Magnetics, Globes, Orrery,
MAYS, Sc.
No pains will be spared to interest the pupils in
what will be useful to them in after life.
The Principal devoes his whole time to the School,
as he has made arrangements with hs brother to take
the iroie charge OF the pecuniary affairs OF the Board
ina department. He also spends about one hall OF ms
time with the pupils privately to give them nstruc-
ton and explanation in what they do not iuly under
stand at the time of rectations.
The Principal receives into his family limited
number of pupils who will be under his constant SUI
pcrvision and every proper means will be used to
make them cheerful and happy.
Terms are from $40 to $50 per quarter, including
board tuition, lights, fuel, washing &c.
Reference may be made to Prot, &. Davies, Kew
G. Robins, Hon. JOS Trumbull, the Misses Diapers,
SC of Hartford, CT. Capt. w. III. Swift of Spring
field Mass Lieut.. III. Ii. Bell U. S. Navy Rev. h.
Grirus and l.. Cowlcs, North Haven and TO the
People of Meridcn generally
JOHN d. POST, Principal
Mcriden, CT, Nov. 2ist, 1910. nov 2I-tf
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

Gen. Jackson in pecuniary distress. follow
ing paragraph from late number Of the Louisville
Journal, will be read with pain IA few weeks ago
we saw very long letter from Gen Jackson 10 gen
tleman who had draw on him for one hundred dollars
He acknowledged that the money was due but stated
that he miserahy embarrassed by his security
debts 10 be utterly unable 10 raise even the small
necessary to meet the draft He said he had some
hlooded stock which he was willing to give up to the
drawer otthe draft, but that 800 in money was out
of the question"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

Peach Trees-We have seen it stated in one
or more Of our exchange papers, that Peach
Trees will be eiieciually protected against the
depreda,ions Of the worm and other insects that
destroy them, by having planted around them,
any OF the bitter herbs that grow in our gardens,
such as fanny, rh1e, NORWOOD, &c As the
experiment could be made with little trouble and
no expense, we hope some of our farmers and
gardeners will make ii, and let the public know
the result.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

BEAUTIFUL SIMLE.-Whcn the cloud of disunion
rolled up heavy from the South il clad political skies
in sackcloth hung about silent dark and terrible!
And when the sleeping thunderbot appeared ready al
every moment to leap from its stormy home, and ex
plode upon the very hearth stone ofthe Unon-when
our great men in authority stood mpoicnt infancy
to avert the awful catastrophe, then the immortal
Clay, with powerful than franklin disarm
ed the cloud ofs wrath till its darkness dissolved in
purple and gold, and the rainbow come out and sat
like angel of peace its Offering folds-Pren-
tees Biography Of n. Clay.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

Incident during The Funeral Procession ~ Nem
york-A woman who must have been nearly ninety
wears Of noe and almost bent double, leaning on
staff followed the procession through the entire route
She appeared deeply affected and in reply TO a gen
tIeman who made the inquiry, said she had known
and nursed General Harrison when ne was an inian,
~ never thought TO have lived to witness his funeral
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

BEAUTIFUL Moral In Longfellow's Hype.
ron, that casket of rare and sparkling gems, we
have the following beautiful moral deduced from
the story of the hero I'll ook not mournfuly IN
TO the past; it comes not back again. Wisely
improve the present; il is thine. Go forth to
meet the shadowy future, without fear and with
a manly hearty. s. Gas.
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O E.-BY WILLIAM COLLINS.
WRITTEN IN THE YEAR TAG.

How sleep the brave who sink TO rest,
BY all their country's wishes blest
When Spring with dewey fingers cold,
Returns TO deck their hallowed mould,
She there shall dress sweeter sod,
Than Fancy's feet have ever trod.
By Fairy hands their knell is rung,
By forms unseen their dirge is sung;
Their Honor comes, pilgrim gray,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay,
And Freedom shall awhile repair,
To dwell weeping hermit there
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Buenos Ayres --Tbe Bueno. Ayrenn Floln is
commanded by Admiral Brown, and the Monte vi
dean bv Admiral Coo, who formerly in the Buc-
nos Ayrcan service. The latter had given notice OF
his intention after the 22j Of February, 10 capture
all vessels bearing the Buenos Ayrean flag, which
should fall in his way. Admiral Brown acquired some
notoriety commander Of the Buenos Ayrcan sqna-
dron during the war between that country and Brazil
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

Mail Robbry.-The Albany Argus states that me
the steamboat North America for Albany was cot
open and robbed of its contents The first InlImatioh
Of the robbery brought by express from stuy,e-
SAINT where several Of the letters were iouhd IN VIC
river VIVA, letters have been taken, or whe'nei "o'
ney or drafts, is not ye, known,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-30

Prayers-In Flacourts History of Madagascar, Is
the following beautiful prayer, said to be used by the
people whom call savages
40 Eternal have mercy upon me, because am
passing away. . Infinite because am weak. y
Sovereign Of Life because draw nigh to the grave.
o Omnscient because am in darkness All
Bountcous because | am poor. . All Sufficient
because am nothing,
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Hints 10 Sick HTresA popular author has said
am strongly of opinion that sick wives are very
interesting for short time and very dull for long
one 1t is Of great importance that females OF all
classes should reflect upon the distinction, and not
abuse privilege readily granted them If ercr-
ciscd within the bounds of moderation"
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II To be published three times week in the Ma
tional Inteigencer, Madisonan, Boston Daily Adj
yeriser, Boston Atlas, New York Express, New York
Commercial Advertiser, Philadelphia Daily Stand
ard, North American and Daily Advertiser, Balti-
Patriot, Baltimore American Norfolk and Ports
mouth Herald, and Norfolk Beacon.
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BY JOHN PiERPoNT.

BY JOHN PIERPoNT.
ROBBED in sackcloth, dark and deep,
And with ashes on our head,
FATHER, we have come to weep
Round thy cold and lonely bed.
HERO, never shall the drum
Never shall the savage yell
To disturb thy slumber come:
Oh thou slcepest but too well
Sleepest from thy home afar;
Der that home the closing day
Hangs the holy evening star
CHIErTAIN, such thy setting ray
To thy glory in the West,
Lifted where Nations eyes;
PATRIoT, thou hast sunk to rest;
Thou hast set, no more to rise.
RULER, thou hast left aplace
Loftier than monarch's throne;
CHRISTIAN, through thy Fathers grace,
One is given thee near His own.
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Uoman.--W oman says Matthew Henry, was made
of the rib out Of the side Of Adam not made out OF
his head TO top himno of his feet TO he trnnplcd
upon by hm--but out of his side, TO be equal WIN
him; under his to be protected and near to his
heart TO be beloved