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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-25
A CARD.


A LlTION.---FONTAINE FL PETTlS,
n Counsellor at Law, late Of Virginia, having To-
Gated himself in the city Of New York for eight years
pat respectfully tenders his acknowledgements To
his friends 10 the South for their confidence and pat
ronage in various OF business, and soiicits
their continuance He has had much experience both
in this State and that Of Pennsyiysns causing fugi
tive be secured and will continue TO effect such
objects whenever called upon HIS plans are so well
msiured by having al his command the most efficient
AID located different points and successfully har
monizing that he cannot but fatter himself that he
will have complete success in future than hereto
fore-indeed If clothed with full authority, he
caus. any fugitive slave be secured who may be
the United States north Of Mason and DixoDs line
All The statutory cnactmens Of this Stale this sub
ject have been pronounced unconstitutional by the
highest tribunals Ii will therefore BE- that the
provision made in the eonsttutioH this subject,
paramount 10 all other enactments whether State or
Federal. There thousands of fugitive slaves in
this city and its environs, and they continue 10 mul-
tTiy rapidly.
these being, at hest, very unpopular in this
the devil TO contend WITH will be necessary for
those wishing to his services, forward him
power Of attorney, Jolly executed, and infinitely de
ptye Of the fugitive and also fee Of $40 defray
preliminary and contingent expenses. His universal
charge for securing such slave is Si0O and all
able expenses
Mr. Pettis will promptly and faithfully attend to
any business confded him, touching his profession
All letters must be post paid
New York March ~ lS4l-dac6m.
II The Alexandra Gazette will copy the above,
and send their bill to at l64, Broadway, New
York. F. H. PETTIS.
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TDREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE AND COM
i PI ETE library OLE REFERENCE In 2

TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE AND COM
J. PLETE LIBRARY OF REFERENCE, in 2
volumes Of eleven hundred pages each just received
by F. TAYLOR.
For sale, in full leather binding at s3 IS for the set
(Pubished at six dollars.)
1t contains complete Gazetteer; Chronological
and Historical Dictionary; Law Dictionary; CLASH
cal Dictionary; Dictionary Of the English Lam
guage; English Grammar; Dictionary Of words,
sentences, and quotations, in general USE from the
Latin, French, Italian and Spanish languages with
their TRANSACTIONS in English; Dictionary OF Maxims
and Proverbs of all countries translated an Ency-
clopeJa of Science and Art Biographical Dction-
ary and of other useful information, arranged
within the limits of an advertisement. A few copies
only received aug 10
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C,TATIONERY. OF SUPERIOR QUALITY
A EnREICN AND AAiERICAN The nh

STATIONERY, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY,
- FOREIGN AND AMERICAN.-The sub
scribers have constantly hand extensive assert
meni Of Foreign and American Stationery, OF the
finest qualities and they receiving, by each arrival
from London and Paris varieties of the best Sta
tionery articles of those cities.
They also engaged in manufacturing almest all
kinds of American Stationery and particularly of
BLANK BOOKS,
Ofthe most durable kind made from the finest linen
paper, and bound in manner unequaHed in his
country for strength and durability. Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed, have
been in use upwards of sizty years, without giving
way, and any Of their supsrfns books which may be
ordered will be warranted Aand usage for that length
Of time.
Orders from public offices, institutions, and indivi
duals will be attended with prompaness and at fair
rates HOGAN & THOMPSON,
No, 80 North 4th St, and No. l0S.
Chestnut, St, Philadelphia
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THESS.-New Treatise Chess, by George
~ Walker. vol. London lS4l. just imported
by F. TAYLOR.
Also, a selection of Games actually played in
London, by Mcdonnell, Bourdonnais, Des Chapel.
los, Lewis, and others. ] vol. London.
Studies of Chess, by Phillidor.
Gianuto and Gusiavus Silenus on Chess, iransla-
ted and arranged by Sarrs 2vols.
The Chess Player by Walker-containing also
Ffanklin's Essay the Morals of Chess-Th three
Games played at one and the same time by Phllidor-
and the Sixty Openings, Checkmates and Situations,
of McKenny. vol.
Chess made Easy by Walker, giving the Rudiments
Cravings; price so cents.
Hoyle's Games-and other works the same
subject. aug IL
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PRANDYwINE SPRINGS, DELAWARE

DRANDYWINE SPRINGS, DELAWARE
ID GEORGE FERREE, Proprietor, has again been
induced, from the encouragement which he received
last season. to open this celebrated and fashionable
watering establishment for the reception Of vsers,
the 10th of June. The extensive preparations which
have been made and the selection of the best servants
together with the facility OF reaching the Springs will
make them very desirable summer retreat.
BY the morning line of Cars from w ashington city
visterswill reach the Springs in time for dinner a
daily conveyance be had from the Springs New
castle in time to the Cape May boats, which af
ford opportunity Of visiting the Springs going TO,
and returning from the Capes.
Rooms be engaged by calling the Propre-
tors of the Madison House, No. 80 North Second
street Philadelphia, or at the S..rings.
June 3-2m
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HAMpToN,s VEGETABLE TINCTURE.

HIGHLY IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
TIME most safe and certain remedy ever known 10
i the world for various chronic Diseases after they
have reached state and assumed character, hither-
TO considered desperate and Incurable.
Scrofula, Kings-eyil, attended with swellings and
ulcers; eyes and loss Of sight, TO frighfu ex-
tent, have been cured Females pining away by rea.
Of deranged secreiions, broken circulaions and
obstructed menses, (monthy courses) even when at
tended by spasms fits, have been readily relieved
Dyspepsia yields without struggle to It's mild yet
powerful action the stomach. In Catarrh, or
cough, Rheumatism, Fis,ula, Gononhea, and Syphil-
lis never fails To cure have fully proved. IL
is also ecacious in Paralysis Dropsy Asthma, Com
ture, Diarihea, and FluI usually effecting cure
always giving relief
This tincture tends directly TO excite healthy ac-
ton IN the stomach, liver lungs, spine and kidneys
TO purify the blood and other fluids by erpeng every
particle Of morbid matter from the system and there
fore fails with its aecompanimens) TO prove a
valuable remedy for the diseases for which calomei
has been invariably used. Old sores and ulcers, or
any chronic affection and for the caiomei disease, II
is infallible remedy.
This remedy is perfectly vegetable, mild, agreeable
and safe for persons of any age either SEX or m any
condition; acknowledged by those who have tried It
to be the best known family medicine
The justly celebrated ,incture creates craving APP
petite, and the patient is left at liberty TO indulge H.
indeed be Is particularly requested to do The use
of this medicine will change the complexion from a
pald to fine blooming one After using tins Inc
lure for six weeks person Of any age may eat any
thing tina, child Of ten years of age, In full health,
could eat without the least inconvenience.
Persons afflicted with any Of the complaints above
earnestly entreaed not TO let the pre-
JUDGE commonly entertained against a new remedy
prevent them from realizing the benefits TO be derived
from its A single bottle, which may be had for
81 So will produce conviction Of its superior efca-
cy in the mind Of the most skeptical.
A large number Of certificates, from Lexington,
XIV, and many more, taken in Alexandra, D. c.,
published in handful form, all tesiying its efficacy,
may he application TO the proprietor at his Of
fee side 18th street FIVE doors above Rlleys cor
ner, Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, d. Z.
aug l2-3taw6m
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NEW ENGLISH BooKs.-Jus, received i,r

NEW ENGLISH BOOKS-Just received IN
IN sale by F. TAYLOR
Napers History of the Pennsulsr War, complete
in 3 volumes. BRUSSELS edition Gin English
New Annual Army List for lsiI, with an Index
by Lieut. Hart, 49th Regiment.
Manners and Customs Of the Ancient Egyptians
two volumes, and volume Of plates, by Sir J. g
Wilkinson; second series.
The Spectator; new and beautiful edition London
1871 with splendidy engraved portraits Of the auhot.
and biographical notices of them. Complete IN ylf
octave.
Also Downng's Landscape, Gardening and RaraI
Architecture; Linjey's Horticulture Chancellor
kents Course Of Reading, price 81 Iuiy3
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NEW BOOKS-Lives OF eminent men of Italy ;
! Dante, Petrarch, Boccacio, Machiave Galleo,
Lorenzi de Medci, Tassi, Guarni, Victoria Coouna,
and Goldoni, in two Volumes hy Montgomery Mrs.
Shelley, and Sir David Brewster.
The Secretary of Macchiave, or the Siege of Flo
renee, in vols, by Mccarthy.
Barnaby Rudge, No. ii, with illustration.
just published and for sale by f. TAYLOR, or
for circulation TO the subscribers to the Wavery Cir
culaiing LIbrry. aug7
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JOURNAL AND CORRESPONDENCE of Miss
j Adams daughter Of John Adams second President
Of the United States, written in France and EnglaD
in 1T65, vol.
The Life and Times Of Red jacket, being the Legend
TO the History ofthe Six Nations by w L. Stone, vol
Every BoLy's Book, volume for the steamboat or
railroad car. just published and this day received
for sale by F. TAYLOR. aug ~
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THEOLOGICAL COLLOQUIES, by Rev T.
Il q. Thornton, complete in one volume octave be-
ing Compendium of Christian Divinity specul live
and practical, founded on Scripture and Reason de-
signed TO aid the heads Of families young men abou,
TO enter the Ministry and the youth Of both Sexes, in
their efforts To obtain and commu ucate knowledge
Of true piety just received and for sale by
june II +. TAYLOR.
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r Avs RELATING TO THE PUBLIC
IL LANDS, for sale by F. Taylor in two volumes
containing also instructions issued from time to time
from the Treasury Department and General Land
Office with Judicial decisions, and official opinions of
the Attornies General questions arising under the
Land Laws-wiih engraved plates maps, surveys, In
dian reservations, &c, &c Prepared by order Of and
for the ofGovernment A few copies only for sale
by f. TAYLOR
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I Avs OF Etiquette in one pocket vol
IL price 30 cents treating Of ln,roductions Visiting
The Drawng Room, Dining out, Society Converse.
ton Dress Fashion Letter WI ting, Good Breeding,
&c &c just received, for sale by
june IL F. TAYLOR
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w AsHINGToN HOUSE, No 223 Chesnu

!" ASHINGTUN HOUSE, No 223 Chestnut
wv street, next door to the Masonic Hall, Phadsl-
pha. II, T. HARTWELL, Proprietor. This new
and splendid house is now open and fitted up in the
most fashionable style for the accommodation OF gen.
tlemen and families.
The location for health and convenience TO places
Of fashionable resort or business, has no superior;
while the par~s, dining-rooms, and chambers, will
bear comparison with any similar establishment in the
Union.
The ladies will find in all the quiet and elegance
Of stately private mansion, and the gentlemen every
luxury that may be expected from hotel OF the first
class in the city Of Philadelphia.
The proprietor hopes, by his cxertions to merit
liberal patronage for the Wash ngon House, and to
give entire satisfaction to all who may honor with
their company. march 25-tf
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ENGLISII BOOKS, imported BY the Great Vest.
IL ern on her last voyage, by F. TAYLOR hi.
day opened large collection, packed London 90
the 22d May, embracing all that is new and man,
others that have obtained reputation for value on tue
subjects OF Geology and Mineralogy, Political Econ1
my, History, Naval and Military Science and Ser,,ee
illustrated books-fne editions Of standard author.
&c, &c. all ofthem for sale at prices low e,tfy
case, in some lower than they be found
where in the u. s. ily 9
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-25

COLLECTIONS OF THE NEW YORK His.
~ TORICAL SOClETY-New series, yol
Just published and this day received for sale b, +
TAYLOR, containing Verrszzanos Voyage from
Carolina TO Newfoundland, 1854; Lsinbrtchten,
History and Van der Donck's description OF New Ne
therlands; Extracts from the voyages of DeNes ami
DE Laet; Juel's Journal OF Hudson's Voyage, Cor.
respondence between New Netherlands and New Py-
mouth, 1927; ArgaIrs Expedition to Acadia ana 10
Manhattan Island, 1913; and much other interesting
matter-wiih map of New Netherlands and view
Of New Amsterdam tnow New York in 1856
iuIy 3
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MI RS. THOMSON has just taken, and fued ~,
vi the well known stand, Boarding House,
the corner of sth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
where she will be pleased TO accommodate Members
Congress, or others, who may honor her with their
custom june =
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES.

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE u. STATES.
i the United States Of America, do hereby declare
and make known that public sale will be held at the
Land Office al DANVILLE in the State of Illinois
commencing on Monday, the 9Th day OF August next,
for the disposal of the public lands within the limits
OF the aforementioned townships, to wit:
North If the base line and east If the third principal
meredidn.
Townships twenty six, twcnty-seven and twenty
eight except the western tier sections six seven,
eighteen nineteen, thirty, and thirty -one, in each
township, of range seven.
Townships twenty seven, twenty-eght, twenty
nine and thirty, Of range nine
Townships twenty seven, twenty-eight, twenty
nine and thirty, Of range ten
Townships twenty seven, twenty-eght, twenty
nine and thirty, Of range eleven.
Noro base line and nest Of the second principal
meridian.
Townships twenty eight twenty nine, and thirty,
Of range fourteen.
Lands appropriated by law, for the Of schools,
military, or other purposes, will be excluded from
sale
The sale will be kept open for two weeks, (unless
the lands are disposed Of and longer and
no private entries OF land in the townships offered
will be admitted until after the expiration of the two
weeks.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
this thrtic,h day Of April Ammo Domin 1871.
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President:
JAS. Wmi COMB
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
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sJ,o THE READING coMMUNITY-AtM
IL Periodical Agency" between the Ansreao
HoteI and the Rail Road Drpo,, Pennsylvsn A..
nue. (aiiended by my son, Al the residence n The
undersigned, in Georgesown, subscriptions viii 4. ~
ceiyed for the Of periodicals. and newstapers ia
pubiication. Among which are
Waldies Library, Tor which he IL sole agent for TIE
District Of Columbia, g IN
New York Mirror lmuch improved ~
New World, folio and quarto, (which will he
gin a new novel in few days much ial-
proyed,1 d,
Magnolia, published In Savannah Georgia, s ~
Molhers Magazine and National Preacher,
each 0g
Baltimore Saturday VisIter, weekly = hd
Olive Leaf, devoted chiefly 10 Temperance .a
Stockion's Christian World (u,onihly) Is
Lilieils Museum, T. al
Liiiells Select Reviews, I'll.
AleHanderls messenger, weekly 2ol
Lutheran Observer, do 2Uu
Scottish Journal do &nl
Saturday Courier, do ~
Brother Jonathan, 50; New Yorker "a
Boston Notion So BENEFITS Herald, 3 ~
Graham's Magazine, S. Knickerbocker, 5-6t
Lady's Book, 50; Lady's Companion, 3 -.
! Besides several Medical and Agricultural WORK
For the Farmers Cabinet (sl } and Farmers Morr
" Visiter IS cts the snbsc beT Is sole agent ff H.
District Monthly Magazines will be Delivers d..
Of postage, in the Distinct and mailed sub-fe,f.
the. country. All payments must be in advance
TIL. r. HAMPTON,
II Foreign Quarerlies, and republcalions gene
rally, will be ordered, if he money u pad in adrlnt
June 3-6m
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7 LEGISLATIVE AND DOCUMENTARY
IL history ofthe Bank of the United States by M
st. Clair Clarke and ID. A, Hall. A few copies for
sale by FRANCK TAYLOR
aug s. 81
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l.. Il. MOORE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Winchester, Virginia,

HAVING permanently located himself in Win
i chester, will practise his profession in the Supe-
nor and Inferior Courts of Frederick, CLARK, Warren,
Hampshire and Morgan counties.
Ali business directed To him at Winchester will be
promptly attended to. l.. T. NJ
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WALTER LENOX,
ATTORN EY AT LAW.

OFFERS his professional services to the public.
~ instruments Of writing carefully prepared notes
and accounts received for collection and prompt
turns made Of all moneys collected.
OFFICE on Louisiana Avenue few doors above the
Old Theatre. NAV TIFF
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MISS SEDGWICK'S LETTERS from abroad
lvl to kindred at home. This day received for sale
by F. TAYLOR. aug IL
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Esd June, 1888 as extended and modified by the act
u Is june. loiO Of the provisions Of the latter
act granting certain privileges to another class Of se
tiers requested 10 prove the TO the Satisfaction
o. the Register and Receiver Of the proper land Of
Zee and make payment therefor practicable
after seeing this notice. and before the day appointed
for the Of the public saIe Of the land
above designated: Otherwise such claims will be
forfeited.
JAMES WHITCOMB,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
april 23-wids.
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HIsrOiRE BANGLE TERRE, by Rapn-in
L l. French; 10 solumesquarto with many maps and
cngrayngs IN perfect order inll bound ~ calf prce
only ~ dollars Tor the set. Imported by
r. TAYLOR =
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ELLlOT'S DIPLOMATIC CODE in vols
Il octave, containing the Treaties and Conventions
Of the United States with Foreign Powers since 1850
giving also the Judicial decisions points connect
ed with our Foreign Reations-giying also a complete
summary Of the Laws Of Nations from the works of
Urequeort Vattc Martens, Ward Lord Coke,
Chancellor Kent, Judge Story and others
few copies just received and for sale by
may IL +. TAYLOR
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~ ARDENING, FARMING, BOTANY, AG.
NJ RlCULTURE for sale by F. TAYLOR, list

~ ARDENING, FARMING, BOTANY, AG
NJ RlCULTURE, for sale by F. TAYLOR, list
continued
Ruffin Calcareous .Manures Mecklenburg on
grasses
Useful and Ornamental Planting vol. London
The Planters Guide by Sir H. Steuart, vol
Busby's Visit to the Principal Vineyards of Spain
and France their Methods OF Cultivation and of ma
nufacture.
The Culture ofthe Vine in France, Italy and Swift
zerland and the art of wine making by S. Fisher,
Marshals Rural Economy of the West of Eng
land vol. London
Agricultural Of Great Britain vol.
Outlines Of the Husbandry OF East and West
Flanders, vol London.
Natural History of Vegetables, by B. S. Barton
NJ d.
Anderson's Agriculture.
Smiths Flora Britannica, 3 vols London
The Cultivator's Almanac 1910 and 1871.
Report of the Secretary Of the Treasury To Con
gress Cotton its cultivation and fp-
reign trade.
On the Culture Of the Beet and on the manufac-
ture of Beet Sugar, vol % cents.
Cobb on the growth Of the Mulberry Tree and the
Culture of Silk; % cents.
Chds Botany, ninth edition.
The Flora ofthe District Of Columbia, by Brercton.
Loudons Cycopada of Gardening; do do. of
Agriculture; do do. of Plants do do. Of Rural Ar
chitccture; do Suburban Gardener-and many others
of which the list will be continued. may
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CHARLES GILMAN.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLINOIS.
Will promptly and faithfully attend any prors
siona business entrusted 10 him in Western llin-i-
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa above
Hannibal.
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon. George Evans U. S Senate Hon,
Elisha IA. Allen, House of Representatives julylsH
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y ANCROFT'S HISTORY OF THE COLO
l. NlZATION Of the United States BY George
Bancroft. Complete in two l2mo volumes.
just published and this day received, for sale by
may Is F. TAYLOR
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BY the President:
JAMES WHTcoMB,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office.

NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person claiming the right of pre-emption to
land in any Of the townships designated in this proc
lamatIon in virtue Of the provisions Of the Of 22d
June, 1888, as extended and modified by the act Of
LIST June, 1910, Of the provisions Of the latter
granting certain privileges another class ofsettlers
requested prove the the satisfaction of the
Register and Receiver of the land Office and make
payment therefor practicable after seeing
his notice, and before the day appointed for the
mencement the public sale Of the land above des-
gnated; otherwise such claims will be forfeited
JAMES WHITCOMB
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
may 4-wtds.
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NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.

NOll ~ fRE EMF lON lDhlMAN ..
Every person claiming the right Of pre- emption 10
land in any Of the townships designated IN this pro
camaon, in virtue Of the provisions Of the act of the
s2d June 1888, MS extended and modified by the act
of the LIST June, 1870 Of the provisions OF the lat,
ter granting certain privileges to another class of
settlers is requested 70 prove the same to the satisac
ton OF tho Register and Receiver OF the Land Office
and make payment therefor as practicable qter
seeing this notice, and before the day appointed for
the commencement Of the public sale of the land as
above designated; otherwise such claim will be for
feited. -
JAS wHITCOMB,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
may w,ds