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A MEXICAN PREMIUM STEEL PENS
n WITH FURNISHED POINTS-A new

and valuable improvement.
The usual objections which have been m ,de TO the
of Steel Pens, account of their scratching OF
cutting The paper obviatsd by mode of bur
nisbing the points and they made of different
degrees of elasticity TO nit all classes Of writers.
Manufactured by G.. G. Wright g. Co. and sold by
j. c. BARNET g. Co. Agents,
No. %, John street New York
A silver medal WAS awarded to these Pens by The
American Institute, October, 1872
dec 22-3feod
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P0m lke N. Y. Unson.
"REMINISCENCES OF THE AMERICAN PAR
LAMENT.

80 place and greatness millions OF false eyes
Are stuck upon thee! Volumes OF report, =.
Run with their false and most contrar.ous qu''
Upon thy doings thousand 'scaPcs OF WI
Mare thee In. father Of their idle drca"'
anu 'A'- '''' .Measss for Measure.
The Hon. JoHs TYLEK, Of Virginia, now IRE
sident Of the United StateA pug ., .ne mos. TO
markabls men of the ~ and his fortunes have
qaa Oversize Of Ss United s state, Is
ssrv as the year 1916 or 1.-THE exact date is not
recoected--and was at that time
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THE METROPOLIS"

A r. JENKINS date of the National Reading
IA. Room) would respectfully inform the citizens
of the District and strangers visiting the same, thai
he WILL this day. the 18th instant, open for their
commodaton the above House, on Pennsylvania
Avenue, two doors east of the American Hotel
where he is prepared to up every kind of Dish
and Of the most superior quality, that the markets
produce; such Wild Fotci of every descrp-
ton, Oysters, FISH, Turtle Soup Beetsteaks, Mutton
Chops, Zeal Cutleis &c. &c.
He would also inform them that his BAR is provided
with the most choice Liquors that be procured in
this or any other market
He has a very commodious House, with Rooms
suffic enty large to accommodate parties of gentle
men (of any number) with Dinners Suppers, as
they may choose.
There will be kept at all times files of the mos,
important newspapers of the North, South, East
and West
n. Bile would mention that he has provided for
his establishment sufficient number of the best
wants to attend to the business of the House, and also
very superior and experienced cook. From stric,
personal attention to business, he solicts share OF
the patronage of the public
oct l4-law3w A. X. JENKINS.
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CAMUEL FOWLER, Merchant Tailor, late of
- the firm Of Fowler & Daniel, has Just received
fresh supply of French and English goods, such as
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings which he will make
up to order in the most approved style and at the
shortest notice. Members of Congress, strangers,
and citizens respectfully invited to give him
call at his establishment Pennsylvania avenue,
north side, between Third and Four and-a-half
streets, six doors east of the Temperance hotel,
he is determined to sell at very reduced prices, such
as will suit the times.
Always on hand, general assortment Of fancy
articles, suitable for genlemen's wear.
". Is. Please do not mistake the store notice the
red sign and gilt letters directly under Mrs. Wagga
mans boarding house dee DIV
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LANGU AGES.
Pirate and Glass Instruction.

Pirate and Glass Instruction.
PROFESSOR ALFRED SCHUCKING date OF
i New Orleans) would inform the ladies and gen.
tlemen of Washington and its vicinity, who wish to
acquire accurate and practical knowledge of the
French or German language in manner expedi-
tious and pleasant as is consistent with thorough
study, that his classes for instruction in the above
languages will be open
From to 10 in the morning,
And to 8 in the evening"
at his residence, opposite the General Post Office.
Private and Glass Instruction may also be had at
the residence of students at convenient hours.
MIR. Schucking's experience and success a
teacher various American Institutions, both at the
North and South, and author Of German Gram
mar, are well known to many Besides, references
and commendatory letters from some Of the most
distinguished scholars in the country Professors
Cubi A. II. Everett FIR. Lieber, and others, may be
at his residence 10th street, near Pennsyl-
vania avenue (NlIs. McGunngle's.)
Addresses may also be left at the bookstores of
Messrs. Morrison and Farnham.
nov 17-3twatf
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TALORING ESTABLISH.

Il MENT.-the subscriber respectfully inform
his friends and the public that he is fully pre-
pared TO execute all orders in his line of business in
the most fashionable manner and at the shortest
tce Having intercourse with Of the most fash
ionable establishments in Philadelphia, he will be
advised of any change from the style that may
occur. All work made at his establishment will, in
point oft and elegance offnsh be warranted equal to
any made in the city The terms will be cash, the
reduced prices will exclude any other terms. Sran-
gers visiting the city would find to their advantage
to call before purchasing elsewhere Complete suits
made in nine hours.
Gentlemen finding their own Cloth can have it
made up in the same style and on the terms as
above JOSIAH DIXON,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Washington.
dec I-3eo
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RELIGIOUS WORKS.

lust received at HANPTON'S Store, near Sd
a street, Pennsylvania Avenue the following stand
ard and popular works Theology, to which the
attention OF the religious community is invited
beautiful steel engravings.
Do. do, Baptist edition, do. do
Polyglot Bible, with steel and colored engravings
maps, &C.
Scripture Illustrations and Companion to the Bible,
with colored engravings, maps &c
History of the Church, from the birth of Christ to
the present time, with maps, portraits &c.
Popular Exposition of the Gospels, for the use OF
Families, Bible classes, and Sunday Schools.
Patriarch, or Family Library Magazine, LIST VOL
plain 81 25 extra-gilt 81 50-with engrav wings.
Mode of Baptism, by Rev. H. Winsow.
The above will be sold cheap for cash.
HAMPTON & SONS,
Near Sd ST., Pa. av., Washington.
II Just received The Christian Souvenir, splendid
Annual for lS43 nov 81
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PROPOSALS FOR BLANKS.

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
November %, IS42.
YN compliance with tie seventeenth section of the
L act of Congress "legalizing and making appropri
atons for such necessary objects as have been usual
iy included in the general appropriation bills without
authority of law, and to fix and provide for certain
Incidental expenses of the Department, and officers
Of the Government, and for other purposes, approx
ed August &c. 1912; SEALED Proposals will be re-
ceived at this Department until the thirty first day
December next for furnishing, for year or long
err at the option of the Department the following de-
scription of Blanks for the of the Post Offices in
the United. States.
Mails received
Mails sent
Account of newspapers and pamphlets received
Mails received at distributing Offices.
All the above on small royal paper, at least % by
IT. inches printed on both sides and fent ruled,
with not less than AZ lines a page.
Mails sent from distributing Offices
Same size paper as above, but folded lenghwise,
and with so lines on page.
Accounts current, foolscap, two sheet
Monthly and weekly registers, fooscap, four a
sheet
Post bills, foolscap, IL on sheet, without sigma
Do do 10 do with signatures
Do for distributing offices, on sheet, with sig
natures.
Do do do
The proposals must be for each State separately,
and must state the price, in sum, per ream, for
each kind Of blanks, for paper, printing, ruling and
packing. They 10 be delivered in such quaint
ties, and at such times, may be required by the
different Post Offices, and the acquisitions OF Post
masters endorsed by the Postmaster at the place
where the contractor may reside or such other place
as the Department may designate. None will be
considered as delivered, or will be paid for, except
on such acquisitions
Each requisiton, quantity ordered, to be secure
y enveloped packed for transportation and direct
ed to the Post Office, at the expense OF the con-
tractor.
The right is reserved of rejecting any bid which
may be considered extravagant and also to give to
any one bidder the printing for one or more States
adjoining the State of his residence. In case of the
acceptance of the proposal of person residing out
of the State he bids for he must, at his own expense,
when required by the Department, furnish the
blanks, or keep them on deposite, at some place
within the State, to be designated by the Depart
ment.
Each proposal must be accompanied by sufficient
evidence of the ability Of the proposer to comply with
the terms Of his proposal.
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+ Avs OF THE UNITED STATES.-For sale
IL al the Madsonian Office, copies of the "Acts
and Resolutions passed at the second session of the
9th Congress- with Appendix containing all pub
lie treaties made and ratified subsequently TO the
publication of the laws Of the preceding session. and
all Proclamatons by the President, promulgated
within the period, that affect any law treaty
of the United States" Price 81. oct Is
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BOARDING.

Mrs. s. s. ELLIS, from New York. having Ia
ltl ken the large house at the of 10Th
and Pennsylvania avenue. in the known as the
Seven Buildings, is prepared to accommodate mess
of members during the approaching ses lion of Con-
grcss. dec l-distf
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MRS. WAGGAMAN'S house is entirely pre-
INI pared for the reception of Members OF Coz
gress, with their families, and transient boarders.
nov l2-3taw2w
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NEW MUSIC.
lust RECEIVED, the following pieces of new
y Music, at the ldestablshed store two doors east
Of 10Th street, Pennsy lvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
I'd offer thee this hand Of mine, by L. T. Chad
wick.
Fisher Boys Song, by Miss Augusta Browne.
Take your time, Miss Lucy, comic; words by j.
Allan ESD; adapted from the original melody, by G..
Loder.
You Know, song by Robert Moore; sung by
John Parry
| know a Bid, by Signor de Begins.
My bonnie Kate, my gentle Kate by w. c. Pc
tiers.
Break, my heart break my heart; for the guitar.
Flying Indian, and the new Basket cotillion, by F..
J. Hubner.
Fort Severn Quick Step, 9 performers.
New York City Guards Quick Step, by F. IL.
Brown.
Return to the South gallop; by G. B'essner.
Come dwell with me arranged ronduletto.
Miss Lucy Long
| love the Night by Russell
I5~A new supply of the two latter
nov 25-tf
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nNE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS CHEAP
~ ER.-For sale, the History of the French Rev
oluton, by Theirs, complete in 60 numbers, publish
ed originally at 2l cents per number, 81 So will be
sold complete for Sc 90. Also sets of the Dollar
Magazine, Ladies Garland, and other works, at re-
dnced prices. ~ Grahams Magazine and Co
dey's Lady's Book, complete for 1912, for s. 90 -
Harpers' Library of Select Novels from No. ], as
far as published containing the best novels of Bull
wer and other celebrated authors, at 25 cents
Waverley novels complete for IS 90, with por-
trait of the author. Also, SCOTS Miscellaneous,
Prose and Poetical works, for IS 90.
HAMPTON & SONS,
Penn. av. near Third street
Who have received the American Almanac 10y
Wiltiams) for lS43 Also, the Lutheran Almanac
and the Lsdy's Annual Register for le43. IL
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1T REDUCED RENT.

BOARDING HOUSE AT REDUCED RENT.
THE subscribers have for rent by the year,
i lease for a term of years large
and commodious Boarding House few doors east of
Gadby's Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue which, to an
approved permanent tenant will, on early applica-
ton be let at reduced rent
JOHNSON & CALLAN
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TOPARTNERSHIP NOTICE.-The subscribers
~ have formed copartnershp under the firm OF
STRONG, MckIBBIN & BRUCE, and will trans
act general Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods Com
mission business, at No. AZ Beaver street.
New York, Nov. 49, 1912
GEORGE ID. STRONG,
JOHN S MckIBBIN
nov o4-lw JAMES J. A. BRUCE.
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TUITION IN FRENCH AND SPANISH.

A ~ GIRAULT, for twelve years teacher of
n. the French in Philadelphia, and for the last
six years the Principal of French and English
boarding school for young ladies at Bordentown New
Jersey respectfully informs the public that he has
just removed to this city, and is now prepared to
give lessons in French Spanish either in schools,
private families, at his Office
His present residence 10Th street between G and
HI being less central than he could have wished, he
has taken office at Mrs. Davs's in f street, be-
tween 9th and 10th, where application may be made
to him for terms, sc.
For information respecting his moral character and
professional abilities, Mr.. q. respectfully refers to
Maj. Il. l.. Smith, DIR. w. Jones, P. NJ,
Adjt Gen. A. Jones, w. w. Corcoran, Esq,
Hon. Robert j. Walker, Col w. w. Seaton,
Francis Marcoc, jun, Maj. James N. Barker
Hon. James Buchanan, Hon. Dudley Selden.
Peter S. Du Ponceau, of Philadelphia
nov 25-5ts
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FOR SALE.

IRON, LEAD, COPPER, SPIKES, RIVETS,
l. PUMPS, sc. CHEAP FOR CASH AT THE
OLD JAII.-About five tons best Swede Iron, taken
out of the doors and windows of the Jail would an
swer well for a similar purpose, or for any work in
the smithing line.
Also, several hundred pounds of old lead and cop
per, lot of old spikes and rivets, and two good
cond-hand pumps.
Also large quantity of secondhand flooring old
sash, plank, SC.
The large doors of the Jail, and also those of
wood, strongly rivetted, perfect and would suit
without alteration for any purpose of like nature with
that in which they have been heretofore used.
The whole will be sold in lots to suit purchasers,
the iron in quantities Of not less than onefourth of
ton.
Apply to the subscriber on the premises, or at his
residence street, the United States Treasu-
ry Department.
Nov. 23-2aw3w ID. A. GARDNER.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

Registers Office, Nov. 10, 1S42.
TINE Books of Transfer Of stock issued under the
J. Loan acts Of IS4l and 1912 will be closed after
the lst proxmo, to enable the preparation Of diyi-
dends accruing TO the lst of January, 1S43, after
which date transfers may be effected as usual.
T. l.. SMITH,
Register Treasury of u S.
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HOWARD HOUSE.
No. 10 WaInl,l slreel. PhiIadeIphia

sN0' TO " alHH slTetli fHIlautlP lttu'
THIS new establishment has lately been opened
l. with the view of accommodating those ladies
and gentlemen who prefer quiet home while they
sojourn in this city. Terms the best hotels
S. SWEETSER
nov l-2aw3m
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now G2--ulueC i
The Baltimore Republican, the American Sent-
mel, Philadelphia; New York Union and Journal of
Commerce, and Boston Post, will insert the above
daily until the lst December
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NOR RENT-A FURNISHED PARLOR, with
L or without chambers Inquire of Mrs Kleiber,
between 18th and 9Th streets, opposite Centre market,
north side. lS-f
TOHN SKIRVING, from Philadelphia, respect
y fully informs the citizens of the District of CO.
lumba and the surrounding country, that he has
moved to Washington, and is now prepared to warm
and ventllate buildings on the most approved plan,
by warm air. water, or steam, fuel, wood, bitum-
nous or anthracite Goals. In the country furnaces
are a great preventive against fall sickness Soup
pans haters' kettles, stews hot hearths, steamboat
steam for large hotels hospitals erected to burn
either GOALS perpetual bath boilers and ovens, green
houses warmed by warm water or hues, conservatory
warned by the pallor CRATES; water closets and
force pumps, TO be worked by the winch or without
erected CRATES set TO avoid dust gas smoke
chmneys cured, no answer no pay designs for cot
tages and landscape gardens executed. Residence
on IL three doors west Of 9th street References in
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LABoR-sAvING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RAJ IMPLEMENTS.

~ GORGE PAGE, Maehin,st and Manufacturer,
" West Baltimore, west of Schroeder street, Bal
| timore, Maryland
Is now prepared to fill orders at short notices, for
any OF the following articles of Machinery and Agri-
cultural implements, and takes pride in saying
that with his new improvements the increased acil
tiles OF has establishment and the superior skill Of his
workmen, that any work executed by him will be
found equal IN strength durability and finish with that
oil any other Factory in the country. As his machine
ry and implements well known throughout the
country, and have been approved by the best judges,
he deems only necessary to specify the names, uses
| and prices of each
Pages Portable Saw MILL with horse power com
piete with II feet carriage and IL feet ways; for
every extra foot of carriage 80 so per foot $500 90
Band, 10 10
Pages Portable Saw Mill, without horse
power, 800 90
Pages Portable Saw Mill, with portable
steam engine of 10 horse power, and va
rlous other fixtures is contained in the
annexed specification of items, 5000 90
SPECIFICATION.
Steam Engine and Boiler of 10 horse power
portabie) 1900 90
Saw Mill II feet carriage and "a feet ways
large and strong, with AZ inch circular
saw, 500 90
Two pairs of lumber wheels for hawking
logs, removal of engines, sc. $50 90
Cant Hooks, files sets, sc. SO 10
Two Hand-cars for removing lumber when
sawed, 100 W
Extra lengths Of carriage 25 feet, so feet
ways, IS 00
Bench for sharpening rails with saw shaft SO 90
Fixtures for cutting wood, so w
Six pairs extra head blocks, $50 90
Post mortising machine, GO 90
Upright roller for long plank, IL 90
Bands, 100 90
Elevator with caps on buckets 100 90
Wndlass with chains and fixtures It's 90
Extra saws, 1873 90
Gross amount, S3,050
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MONEY LOSr.-Between this city and Scher's
Itl wharf, Georgetown, small of money,
(abou S2O,) principally in Virginia bank notcs--one
notes. The finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving it at the Madisonian Office.
nov. 24-3t
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Ward, VIM. II. Waters Charles1
Walker, Mrs. II. r. Wilson & Shields
Walker, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Mr..
walker, John, OF Pennsy Walker, LIT. VIM Mo
wanna Woodruff Jerome Is.
Wiiiiams, MAJ Chas. >. Wilson, Thos. police
walker, Samuel A. Wilson, Rev VIM.
Y.
Yates, Gilbert-2
III The inland postage on AID letters intended to
go by ship must be paid, otherwise they remain in
this Office.
VIM. JONES, p. M.
Dec. /, ls42.-3t
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LIST OF LETTERS,

Remaining in the Post Office Washington city
December l. 1912
zTPersons inquiring for letters N the following
list will please say they advertised.
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Philadelphia
Hon. J. r.. Poinsett Mr.. John X. Kane
J. II. Ingersoll Niirick & Agnew
C.. j. Ingersoll John Struthers
Geo M. kem VIM Strickland, arch
John Sergeant tect
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Dulap 7. u. Walter, do.
Commodore Stewart G.. w. Doan, BIT. N. j..
Captain r. F Stockton Richard Willing
II Henry Thos c. Rockhill
Mr.. Robly Dungson, MD John Moss
RIM Patterson, u. S.M. Thos. c. Cope
II. j. Gipn, Cho. Picot, Frch Con.
John Dulap Morris Tarke Morris
John Butler J. r. Chandler
l.. X. Ashurst Jesse Harding
Joseph Dugan VIM Swain
Robert Ralston Aid Lays
Joseph Swift Robert Morris
Thomas Biddle Joseph Head
oct 2t-2aw3m
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eanns

100 reauls
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1842-10-28

ton just passed took BOA parties oy
Surprise--neitter we're prepared Tor II
and both attribute ii to the 'vGies Of
recently naturalized aliens. Some -
or 1900, we understand, have been Ds
turallzed here dUrIng the last year, and
nearly all of them voted the L~ocoIoco
| ticket.
I Irri!ated at the result, some OF our
friends speak harshIy of the Germans.
without distinction. This is unjust -
There are among the Germans and
other n~aturalized citizens, as true Wings
as can be found emong the native citl.
zans. These should neither be denoun.
ced nor forgotten. They have fought
with us faithfully, and under circum-
tances Of Encouragement among their
countrymen and ours which would have
appalled, and kept quiet many a native
citizen, and we should he grateful for
their aid in the past, and rely greatly
upon them in future. Much, very much,
depends upon these trusty friends.
Nor should we forget that the great
est proportion Of those who 90 against
US, do so because naiiUe born demG-
gogueS, win their confidence by the viii
est appeals to their worst passions, and
excite their prejudices by continued
misrepresentation Of Wings and Wing
principles They are strangers to US
and our principIeS-they are deceived
by those in whom they confde- should
we be surprised that they are not better
informed2 Do we take pains to unde-
ceive them? Do We send among them
correct Information as TO The institutions
and men Of The country? We think not.
The German must be reached in his
own language. lie should be correctly
informed upon public matters. This
can 10 no wise be so we'll done, as by a
German paper. Let US aid our German
friends in sustaining one. 1t will DO
good. 1t may be the means Of rescuIng
these citizens from the hands OF the
spoilers, and Of putting them in a con-
diticn to act independently as free CT
tIzens.
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1854 l9,O57 4,998
Shannon's maj, 3,443
TENNESSEE.

Our dates from Nashville are to the
Sth instant, inclusive. Both Houses Of
the General Assembly had been enga.
ged in the discussion Of the Governors
message and reference of the various
subjects it touches upon 10 appropriate
committees.
"On the subject Of the ap%portiOnment
(says the Wbig) both parties Professed
to meet on the ground Of compromise
and Cancellation, though not without be-.
traying a certain degree Of shyness Of
each other in the settlement Of prelimi.
naries." Two committees had been
raised on the subject-one to district
the State for Congress, and the other
for the Legislature.
Mr.. Douglass, Speaker OF the House
Of Representatives, having resigned his
seat in consequence Of ilI.heaIth, Mr..
Buchanan (Whig) has been elected Spea.
ker by a majority Of three votes over
Mr.. Polk.
mat. Intslligencer.