davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
AMERICAN ATHEN EUM,
, Rue BAssn pU RAMPART.

=
VIE undersigned, citizens of the United States
a oeipg DESTROYS of establishing an American ID.
fary and feading-room Ia Paris for the purpose oil
obtaining information generally relative TO their ma
1--WE country and OF facilitating just appreciation oil
the same throughout Europe as well as with view
To cement the amcabe relations between the Old and
the New World; eagreed pay the amount placed
opposite their names annually for three consecutive
years, from the st of January 1912
They agree to submit the entire and permanent
control of the amounts paid by them To an association
composed of the following gentlemen, viz:
His Excellency HENRY WHEATON,
LORENZO DRAPER, American Consul at Paris,
ALEXANDER VArrEmARE, author of The System
of international Exchanges"
HEsRY LEDYARD Secretary of Legation,
EUGENE A. VAIL,
And authorize them, or any three of them, TO make
such arrangements for the disposition of the same as
they may proper to change them at their peasure
TO appoint substitutes 10 act for them and successors
IN case OF the resignation death of either OF them
TO dispose OF the books other property of which
they may become possessed should they at any tine
deem ht to do So; to appropriate the funds arising
there from, and all other funds obtained by them, as
they may best and in short, to do whatever IN
Their Judgment may most conduce 10 the execution OF
the above design.
In the event of the resignation or death of either of
the members of the association, and the accord
of the the selection of fifth, IT
is understood that the is be named by the Di-
plomatc Agent of the United States at Paris.
(Sgned)
NorE- Those who desire to pay the whole amount
of their subscription at present, will please to add
notice that effect TIE sum subscribed will he
ceived by the American Consul, H. Place Vendome,
OF 30, Rue HautevIlle, in cash, in orders upon
bankers either here in the United States; and it
is requested that this card be returned the Consul
BY JSBsali q eQfth 81 n;:..
cry description, viii be acceptable donations.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

August llth, 1912.
PROPOSALS will be received until 3, p. M, of
Il Monday the 9th September next for delivering
at the Post Office Department, or before the Both
day of the same month, two hundred and twenty -fve
cords Of seasoned oak wood
The wood must be sound, straight and free from
knots, and must be corded and measured at the De
parment, at the expense of the contractor.
Bidders having quantity of good beech wood
will please state the price at which they will deliver it.
Each proposal must be sealed and subsc rbeJ "Pro-
posals for wood" and addressed TO the Postmaster
General.
JOHN MARION, Chief Clerk.
aug l2-d3t&eodt30Aug
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25

WE would respectfully call the attention of all
w persons in pursuit of the most fashionable
French and English goods to give us call, few
doors,west of Browns Hotel.
N b. Great inducements now held out to mem
bers of Congress- and all Others to purchase, as we
are selling oul our stock positively AT cost.
Best quality black velvet shawls
Velvet scarfs and plush shawls
Elegant silk shawls, 8, 9 and 1914 in size
Dress handkerchefs and scarfs in great proiusion
Blue black satin stripe and coored, yard wide silks
(none supcrior)
$50 pieces silks, every style and price
case Irish linens, (~arranted puIe)
long cloth shrting for gentlemen
A few Paris imported short cloaks half price
10 pieces best mating and ingram carpengs
Lupin's patent black bombazeens
Linen cambria and silk hdkfs every kind
Silk hosiery, all kinds and prices
Best quality wool dyed black cloths
Summer wear, generally, less than cost
Table damask diaper
Do do napkins
ToweIing of every kind, very cheap
Together with large and desirable stock, embrac-
ing every variety of goods usually found in our line.
Goo Is will be carefully packed and sent to any
part of the country.
~ b. We feel grateful to our numerous customers,
who have so promptly paid their accounts, and re-
spectfully p ess all others make immediate settle
meDt. WM. GtO, lie AINlOo.
July s-Octeod
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
PATENT OFFICE, 10th August, Is

PATENT OFFICE, 10th August, lS42.
ON the petition of James Wood Of Rockland
~ county, New York, dated the 9th day of July,
1872 praying for the extension of patent granted
to him for an Improvement in the mode q making
BRICK tile, and other clay ware, for years from
the expiration of said patent, which takes place on
the Sd day of March, lS43,
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the first Monday in November next
at IL O'clock Nj and all persons notified to APP
pear and show cause, if any they have, why said pc
tition ought not to be granted
Ordered also, that this notice be published in the
Madisonan and National lntellgencer, printed at
Washington, ID. c.; the Baltimore Sun, printed at
Baltimore +; the Journal of Commerce, printed at
New York the Saturday Courier, printed at Phila-
dephia and the Times, printed at Boston; once a
week for three weeks previous to the first Monday IN
November.
HENRY l.. ELLSWORTH.
aug ll--lawtlNov
p. S. Editors of the above named papers will
please copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office
with paper containing the notice.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25

WATER WATER!l WATER This day
w received fresh supply of w bite Sulphur Wa
ter, direct from the White Sulphur Springs, in Vr
gna, which will sell reasonable terms IN quanti-
ties to suit customers-in barrels or otherwise.
WILLIAM YOUNG
doors east of Gadsby's, Penn. av.
Also, fresh supply of Congress water just received
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
A BARGAIN.

TINE subscriber offers for sale, splendid PIANO
i FORTE, manufactured by himself in this city,
1t has been pronounced, by professors of music, a
splendid instrument in tone and construction and it
is now offered under the present pressure at the very
low price of $3.50 cash 1t may be seen at the man
ufactory Of
J. +. KAHL,
Penn avenue south side, between 18th 18th streets
Aug. l5-6t
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25

contractors, at the option of the Treasury Depart
ment.
No drafts this office will be accepted paid
der any circumstances.
Each proposal will be sealed IN a separate envelope,
and marked Proposals for furnishing Army Sub
sistence."
GEO. GIBSON, G. G. s.
aug 2-law6wd&c
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25


n is the nror Eixrb
o tere hem mos
#
is own he
offer nare those
X from tn III am nn
OF % in
hin icrtfc on
TNs DIR ThpP Jone)Pe
ihTd
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
YOUNG LADIES ACADEMY OF THE XISI-
TATInN BALTIMORE MD.

TATION, BALTIMORE, MD.
TINE duties of this Institution will be resumed on
i the first MONDAY in September
TERMS-Board and tuition per annum, $50 90
Halfboarding per annum, 60 90
Tuition for haIf-boarders and day scholars
in the higher branches per annum, GO 90
Elementary instruction, 40 on
The usual extra charges made for instruction
in the Foreign Languages, Music, Drawing and
Painting, use Of Philosophical apparatus, SC, sc
au22. eotIstS
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
iuIy 3O-eo3w
CA X ID.


TINE undersigned having, under the firm of John
i son * Callan opened an Office of General Agcn-
CIV for the negotiation and transaction of such busl-
ness as may be conled them in this city beg leave
to offer to their friends and to the public their services
in the sale and purchase of all kr DIS of real and per
sona property corporation, hank insurance. and other
stocks negotiation of loans and investments of mo-
new collections of claims upon the several Depart
ments of Government rents and dividends, bond bills
and notes from abroad payment of taxes for non-res
dents ettlement of estates, executing the duties OF
trustees &c. &c; all for fair and reasonable COM
mission at their office, street few doors east of
Messrs Corcoran & Riggs, where they may always
be found during business hours.
The.undersigned feel happy in the belief that to
those who know, who ever have known them, 1t is
unnecessary to say their business will be conducted
upon of the strctest popreiy IN all respects
and that all moneys passing through their hands will
be promptly RENTED otherwise disposed of accord
ing to instructions.
LEWIS JOHNSON
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25

OrprcE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
August 10, 1912.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
/ the Doth instant to furnish eighty cedar lamp
posts with the iron fixtures complete, of the same
size and pattern of those around the Capitol square
The posts TO be delivered at such places the Penn
sylvania Avenue as the Commissioner shall direct.
Proposals will also be received to furnish and to
fix on the amp-posts eighty lamps OF the same KIND
of those around the Capitol square.
aug I'D
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
A VOICE FROM THE OCEAN.

A VOICE FROM THE OCEAN.
+ UST published and for sale by TUCKER Il
j SON between Browns and Gadsby's,
A VOICE FROM THE OCEAN,
Sermon delivered in the House Of Representatives,
Sunday, July 81, 1912, to the memory of the Revel-
end GEORGE G. GOODMAN, by John Newland
Matfitt.
Price-25 cents single number, or five tor one
dollar aug. 23-8
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
LIE WIS JOHNSON,
N. CALL.AN .Jr.

REFERENCES
Very Rev DR. VIM. Matthews,
Gen John p. Van Ness,
Richard Smith, Esq SiWashington.
George Thomas, Esq
Darius Clagett, Esq.
Gen. Water Smith, c.oor,e,on
John Kurtz, Esq.
Messls. Hugh Smith & CO., Alexandria.
Nati. Jewett Esq. lp
Messrs. Loring & Kupfer, Dos'o"
Messrs. Young, Smith & Co. I
Wolfe & Clarkes,
Baily, Ward g. Co. A''" jim
Benz. II. Field, Esq.
Hon John Sergeant
William ID. Lewis, Ed. Philadelphia.
Messrs. Lew Garrett & Sons y
u. G.. Lee, Esq.
Robert Mickle, Esq. Baltimore
+. KONG, Esq.
Messrs Dunlop Moncure Il Co, Richmond.
Messrs. J & w Southgate, Norfolk.
Messrs. J w. Zachary & Ce. New Orleans
Hon +. ID. White, lilo. Of X. \
wv a.b,,.,on Iulv I1-Iaw3w
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25

ORPHANS COURT, Aug IL I642.
W R1sss,s' sa Columbia souniy, to wit.
i William Otis, deceased. The administrator, with
the appreciation of the Orphans Court of said coun
ty, has appointed Tuesday, the 10Th of September
next for the settlement of said estate and for
payment and distribution, under the courts direction
and CONTROL of the assets in the administrators hands,
so far as collected and turned into money to the Gre
ditors of said deceased. When and where the said
creditors are requested to attend.
Provided copy of this order be published in the
Madisonan and lntelligenccr newspapers Of the city
of Washington, once week for four weeks previous
to said Goth of September next
Test ED. N. ROACH,
aug l6 (Int) Register of Wills.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC.
7 UST received the following New Music, at the old
a established store, third door east of 10Th street
Pennsy lyania avenue
w. FISCHER.
The night blooming Jessamine.
The faded flowers, words by j. Russell
The parents prayer, words by }. A. Wade.
Sister dear, by II r. Bishop.
Lady! awaken the moonlight is glowing.
The sailors funeral, words by Capt. Johnson.
ne'er on that lip words by Moore
Where is my own bright land. ....
My beautifulRhine, for the Guitar.
Miss Lucy Long, do. do.
Oh strike the lutte lady, for the Guitar
Captain Ogden's quick step.
E'Etoe du Matin valse.
cynelope waltz, by Brandt.
Ellen's waltz by r. Davis Alexandria
Venice march, by Burgmuller
Rosta grand valse.
Variations brantes, by Herr.
Overture de fOpera fayori.
L'Ambassadrice. July "
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25
OFFICE OF Con-. GEN. OF SUBSISTENCE,
Washington, August l, lo42.

OFFICE Con-. GEN. OF SUBSISTENCE,
Washington, August l. 1912
CEPARATE proposals will be received al TINS OIL
- fee until the lst day of November next for the
delivery IF provisions in bulk for the use of the
troops of the United States upon Inspection as fol-
lows:
AT Nep Orleans.
S25 barrels of pork
l540 barrels of fresh super6ne -four
GEO bushels of new white field beans
10 300 pounds of good hard soap
264O pounds of good hard sperm candles
226 bushels of good clean dry salt
3,C25 gallons of good cider vinegar.
At the Public Landing, sir miles from Fort
Totrson, mouth of the Chiemichi.
300 barrels Of pork
500 barrels of fresh superfne -four
240 bushels of new white field beans
1890 pounds of good hard soap
$50 pounds of good hard sperm candles
90 bushels Of good clean dry salt
LOO gallons of good cider vinegar.
The whole to be delivered in all the month OF
April IS43 and to leave Natchitoches by the goth OF
February, 1843
At Fort Jesup, Louisiana.
300 barrels of pork
500 barrels of fresh superfine flour
24O bushels of new white field beans
1900 pounds of good hard soap
900 pounds of good hard sperm candles
80 bushels of good clean dry salt
LOO gallons of good cider vinegar
One half to be delivered LIST May, lS43, and the
remainder LIST December, lS43.
At Fort Smith, Arkansas.
1850 barrels of pork
1850 barrels fresh superhne flour
$40 bushels new white field beans
1880 pounds of good hard soap
1850 pounds of good hard sperm candles
800 bushels of good clean dry salt
$3.50 gallons of good cider vinegar.
The whole to be delivered in all the month Of May,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25

A FARM WANTED.
A FARM containing sixty or one hundred acres
"A in the vicinity Of this city, say from three five
miles, is wanted Immediately. II will be necessary
that there shall be the place dwelling house and
the usual ou,-houses. Apply to
JOHNSON g. CALLAN.
aug 23-3aw2w
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-25

At PlattsbTg, Nep York
rs barrels of pork
40 barrels Of fresh superfne -four
60 bushels Of new white field beans
1 900 pounds Of good hard soap
800 pounds of good hard tallow candles
20 bushels of good clean dry salt
275 gallons of good cider vinegar.
Al Hancock BARRACKS, Holton, Maine.
$50 barrels of pork
$40 barrels of flesh superfne flour
$50 bushels Of white field beans
1900 pounds OF good hard soap
2, 100 pounds of good hard talow candles
100 bushels of good clean dry salt
1850 gallons of good cider vinegar
The whole TO be delivered in December 1912, and
January and February, lS43.
At Fort Preble Portland Maine.
rs barrels of pork
140 barrels of fresh superfne -four
90 bushels of new white field beans
200 pounds Of good hard soap
800 pounds of good hard taIlow candles
20 bushels of good clean dry salt
275 gallons of good cider vinegar
At Fort iSulliuan, PASSPORT, Maine
10 barrels of pork
l4O barrels Of fresh supcrfne flour
60 bushels of white field beans
200 pounds of good hard soap
800 pounds of good hard taliow candles
20 bushels of good clean dry salt
275 gallons of good cider vinegar
AT Fort Constitution, Portsmouth, Nep Hanp-
shire.
IS barrels of pork
l40 barrels Of fresh superfine flour
60 bushels of new white field beans
200 pounds of good hard soap
$50 pounds of good hard tallow candles
20 bushels of good clean dry salt
275 gallons of good cider vinegar.
At Fort adams, Newport, Rhoae Island.
800 barrels Of pork
$50 bal rels of fresh superfne -four
240 bushels of new white field beans
4 800 pounds of good hard soap
440 pounds of good hard taIlow candles
so bushels of good clean dry salt
l. 100 gallons of good cider vnega.
At Fort Irun,bul, NeW London, Connecticut.
$50 barrels of pork
$50 barrels of fresh superfine flour
100 bushels of new white field beans
24O0 pounds of good hard soap
720 pounds of good hard taow candles
40 bushels of good clean dry salt
$50 gallons of good cider vinegar.
Al NelD York.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28
From me Globe Of juno H.
MIR. FIILMORE'S STRONG GAME.

All who have read the proceedings OF yesterday
IN the House, cannot but perceive the dangerous
tendency OF the caucus legislation, winch began it,
work at the extra session The attempt 10 supp,aut
most important bill actually pending before the
House and to Introduce and force through another
IN q hG( hour, Of the most extraordinary
on record. such never could have been
ventured on, but from preconccrtcd engagement
OF majority IN caucus 10 effect u.
The great tariff question had been some DAYS
under debate IN Committee of the Whole, when
Mr.. Fillmore sprang upon the House a bill Of
eighteen lines continuing the present rate Of duti
until August next, against the provisions of the
compromise act, and repeating the suspendmg
clause OF the distribution law when the tar II should
be raised above ~ per cent. Tins was at once 20
set aside the compromise act, and The stipulation
by which alone the distribution act was carried
through at the last session.
We quote, from the National !ntelgeucer. SO
much OF It's report viii show how Mr.. Fillmore
undertook to perform this double work
Mr.. Fillmore moved that the house resolve itself
INTO Committee OF the Whole on the state Of the
Jnion.
Mr. Cowen simply wished he said to call the
of tho House the fact, that tins day was
set apart by he rules for the consideration Of prI-
business.
The question was taken on the notion Of Mr.
Fillmore, and, by ayes o. noes -. II was greed TO-
10 the House resolved Itself INTO Committee OF
the Whole on The State Of the Union, Mr.. Mcken
nan Of Pennsy lvania in the chair)
The chairman announced the unfinished bushes.
Of last evening be the bin to provide revenue
from imports. and TO change and modify ex sting
laws imposing duties on imports, and Tor other
purposes"
And the chairman announced the gentleman from
Massachusetts Mr.. SaIt0nslall as entitled 10 tAe
floor.
But Mr. Fillmore rose. and with the permission
he said, Of the gentleman from Massachusetts. Mr.
Saltonstall. moved that the farther cons Iteration
that bill be postponed, for the purpose Of taking uT
The bill before ind Gated
Mr. Pickens inquired OF the chairman ii he enter
t0lned the motion.
The Chairman SAID IN answer 10 the inquiry
that hIs own private opinion was that the mot ior
not IN order but that IL Clerk had referred
aim 10 precedent established 10 the contrary. IL
tie OF the loan bill. decision had been mad,
b, gentleman from Massachusetts,, that il vas no
inorder 10 postpone the subject then before the
mttec, for the purpose OF taking Up another b..l
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-06-28

The Executive Committee Of the WashrFonan Beneyo-
society Of Indiana oils, have maze tie follow ng
E-cments fo the celeb Of the an VI july next and
request The publication thereof the Indiana safe Sentinel
and Indiana Journal.
The "Rav House" viii De made mead quarters far the
Washing And an Mashingtonins from distance
f.om indianapolis will report themselves % TIE co nmtce
e reception Ray House The members OF the Socie
queStcd accommodate many Mashinetsniaus from
distance may be convenient, with dinner. All who
willing q DO 50, Will please leave their names d she
Der they accomdae with the Secretary, previous 10 the
All Westinghouse requested % a badge Or
mark Of their mem eEp blue ribbon attached 10 The left
lapel of
All TIE Westinghouse In the State and especially thosc
Of Marion and The adjoining Coun. the aiaTi Rfencn
Marion Guards, and all either military companies Of the
County requested to unite IN the celebration.
A procession will be formed , O'Clock. r. NJ front
Ray House, and proceed thence the Grove imme
datey south Of Nj Meus residence, accompanied by tho
Indianapolis Band John Cook Esq has been APP utod
prepare u Independence Of the Washington
ans number Of addresses will be delivered, accompanied
by other appropriate eXerci-os
The committee have appointed James VI. smith, Marshal.
William Baeuger Austin W. MorlIs and James X. Now
land Assistant Aar,hals The Presidents Of tributary
ceies viii also be considered Marshais.
Ezekiel C. Boyd John Cook. Andrew Blouse 5ohn
D. ThoIp John Wilkins, James Blake, David Reynolds.
Hiram Brown William X. Miller Joshua Cooper, Robert
Martin George B. Holland, William smith, James J. DRUM
William W Wick Isaac H. Roll Nathaniel Davis, William
Bide Bethupl r. Mo.lis. William starry, Nathaniel Bolton,
Dr. Luxe AIunse DR.. John Richmond. Bethel T. Dunnag
and all the officers of the Society committee Of reception.
TIE committee of reception requested 10 met al tho
Ray House al \ O'Clock an The morning
Notice will De gwen Of any other arrangements which
- SHARPE Secret arv.