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NATIONAL READING ROOM.--Thc under
IN signed, at the solicitation of many members of
Congress and citizens of Washington, who have
long felt the want Of establishment ofhs kind has
opened Reading Room, in the rear of his store on
Pennsylvania avenue next door west Of the American
Hotel. The room is handsomely fitted up, and files
Of the latest papers from every portion of the country
may always be found on hand. He has also made ar
rangemen,s to obtain the English newspapers by the
Boston and New York line of steam packets in adj
vance of the mall This arrangement he trusts, will
with share of general patronage, owing to the
numerous calls of transient persons who in Wash
ington for papers from heif different sections Of
try.
He respectfully invites all strangers, well as the
residents of the District to call and examine his files,
where they will be permitted to read the latest journals
gratuitously ANDREW X. JENKINS.
ian lS-6teoif
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THE MADISONIAN.
TO OUR FRIENDS.

We are making arrangements (thc particulars
will be announced at the opening Of the o''
son) which WILL we think, secure the Madison'a"
more universal circulation. Our incessant iaDors
for the last twelve months have impaired our
health and rendered occasional relaxation absolutely
necessary We have therefore secured the services
Of one of the best writers Of the day. who, as assist
ant editor will devote his whole time to the paper
We have secured correspondents in many oil the
States whose letters will keep readers constantly
advised Of the political movements throughout the
Union.
We will give daily condensed report Of the pro-
ceedings of both Houses of Congress and the most
important speeches will be published at length in our
columns.
The official transactions of the Government will
be published in the Madisonian exclusively
The views and purposes of the Executive, in REL
erence to the course and policy Of the Admnlstra-
ion WILL as heretofore, be made known through the
columns of this paper.
The PRrNcIpLEs of the Madsonian are known to
be those of the REPUBLICAN PARTY Of '98. They
will be adhered to through sunshine and storm.
We ask our friends who are the advocates Of Truth
and Justice, to exert themselves in behalf OF the
Madisonian, between this and the assembling OF
Congress, so that the organ Of the Administration
may not only be efficient in repelng attacks, but in
carrying, when necessary, the war into Africa
We trust that our friends generally will be able
to send US additional new subscribers by the Men,
bers.
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EOR SALE-Forty-seven thousand dollars in
l. Certificates Of the United States Treasury bear
ing the interest of eight per centum per annum until
payment shall be made by the Mexican Government
in money or Treasury notes receivable at the Mcx-
can cusom-houses in payment Of duties upon goods
entered for importation or expectation, according to
the article Of the Convention of the Ih OF April
1889, between the United States and Mexico and the
act of Congress of June 18th, 1910.
The owners of said Certificates of the Treasury
Department Of the United States, for the above
of 1900, purposng to make a visit in Europe, will
sell either said it's otality in to suit
purchasers, accommodating terms, for silver or
gold. Offers to be addressed through the post office
to S. II. & Co. In case Of parity Of offers members
Of Congress shall be preferred. Offers received until
the 18th inst. s. Ii, & Co.
WASHINGTON, d. G, March 1912,
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NEW MUSIC,

NEW MUSIC.
1UST received the following pieces Of New Music,
j at the old established Store, two doors east OF
10Th street. w. FISCHER.
Bonnie Charlie, favorite Scotch song.
The Woodland Call, Dueu by f. J. Loder.
The Poets Elegy-Weepfor star from our frma-
ment taken-I.ines on the death of Thomas
Haynes Bayly, Esq, arranged for two voices.
My heart is in the yellow leaf; by F. Weiland
My soldier wears tartan plaid by J. Barnett
Fall of the Oak words by G.. Hill, Esq. of Wash
ton, music by J. II. Hewitt.
Miss Lucy Long.
shun not the village churchyard Duett, written by
II. ii. Bayly, Esq.
Time was thy locks were brown, friend John; by
There's bliss in the morning Of love by J. A.
Wade.
Wishes; by S. Nelson
Come Come! Soldier come l-Glee.
watch for thee, Serenade, by X. Thomas.
Mothers love words adapted to beautiful
German melody, and dedicated to "Amelia"
by w. c. Peters.
Farewell FAREWELL for the Guitar, by F. Weiland
Swiss Girls Dream, do do
My fondest my fairest do do
Sleep my child, do do
BE il folly or frenzy, do F. Kinock.
Merrily, merrily sounds the horn; for the Guitar.
I'll build for thee an altar; for the Guitar, by
ID. G. Yon.
L'invitatione a la Chase; by G. Blessner.
Dream is past, arranged as quick step by F. Wei
land.
Vienna Snipes Waltz; by J. X. Cpl.
Quadrilles from Zampa, for two performers.
Hail Columbia, with variations.
mays
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THE JOURNAI, OF BANKING.

THE, JOURNAL OF BANKING,
DY WILLIAM NJ. GOUGE--Proposals for pub
ID fishing a new periodical, to be entitled CHE
JOURNAL OF BANKING"
1t will contain
lst A new edition of Z" a Short History Of Paper
Money and Banking in the United States" by VIM.
NJ Gouge, with corrections and additions, bringing
the narrative down TO the present time
Cd. Essays on Banking, Currency, Exchanges, and
kindred topics, in which efforts will be made to place
these subjects in the cearest light possible.
Sd. semi-monthly review of the times, embra-
cling the most important events, especially those
which relate to the money and produce markets, and
which affect the general operations of business
4lh. Such miscellaneous matter as will, while il
will add to the interests of the work, subserve its
main object, which is that of showing the true cha
racter Of our paper money and banking system, and
the effect it has the morals and happiness of the
different classes of the community
This Journal will be especially intended for Farm
ers and Mechanics but il is hoped it will not prove
nuseful to Merchants and other productive members
Of society.
II will be published once every two weeks. Each
number will contain sixteen pages octave, double CO.
umn with the leaves stitched and cut thus uniting
the advantages of the open sheet with form conve-
nient for binding.
The price Will be-
For one copy one dollar and fifty cents year
For four copies, five dollars, or one dollar and
twenty-five cents each.
For ten copies, ten dollars or one dollar each.
The first number will be issued in the first week of
July, lS4l.
In all cases, subscriptions must be paid in advance
Philadelphia, May, lS4l.
SUGAR FROM CORN-STALkS The Ma
- tionsl Agricultural Society has published Mr.
Webb's Experiments the Manufacture of Sugar
from Corn-stalks. Also, the specification Of the
latest patent Tor making oil and candles from lard,
sc.
The types still standing, and gentlemen who
wish TO transmit this interesting information to their
friends can be supplied with copies Of the pamphlet
GA pages Syo.) at the low price of 50 so per hun
dred copies if early application is made to
J. & G. s. GIDEON,
Printers, 9th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
up 6-3tii
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GENERAL POST OFFICE AND PATENT OF
FICE AGENCY.

TINE undersigned has the honor to inform his
i friends that he has established, with the consent
OF the Postmaster General, agency in Washing
ton for the transaction Of all such business with the
Post Office Department those Interested may see
tit TO intrust to his charge Alter service OF i've
in the contract office, and rs corresponding clerk,
with credit TO himself, and satisfaction to his official
head, the undersigned feels no hesitation IN attending
TO any business that may be cophded to him. Claims
lcore Congress- land patents, marshals and mail
tractors accounts, fines, &c pensions, and patents
for useful inventions, other similar business,
curing agent at the seat Of Government, will be
attended to with despatch
All communications, TO receive attention, must be
post paid, and enclose retaining fee Of five dollars,
sum proportionate to the service 10 be per-
formed.
The undersigned refers TO the members Of Congress,
generally the heads of bureaus at Washington, TO
his late brother clerks, and to the principal mail
tractors in the Union.
The undersigned has blank bids, guarantees, and
certificates, ready for bidding and will send them TO
those requiring them. When it is considered that
large number of bids at every letting set aside for
some informally in the guaranty certificate, he
feels satisfied that the contractors will find their
count in procuring the blanks from him. statement
Of the old pay and services on routes desired will
also be forwarded with the blanks.
The undersigned having been formerly employed
as n clerk in the Patent Office, and from his expert
ence, being familiar with the routine of business in
said office, will attend to preparing and filing spcci
hcatons and other papers including drawings for pro-
curing patents, and will transact all such other busi
ness connected herewith may require agent at
this place. To inventors residing at distance, it
may be proper to state, that in order to expense
by furnishing the undersigned with a neat model of
their invention machine, or of the parts claimed
as their improvement the cubcal dimensions Of which
should not exceed, if practicable, 10 or ~ inches
and the duplicate receipt for their patent fee, the
former of which may, in most instances be forwared
by private conveyance, but if otherwise, the cost of
carriage TO be paidthe whole business Of procuring
the patent may be transacted through the mall and
the presence o. the inventor applicant here is thus
rendered unnecessary.
The office of the undersigned is situated Sth
street. near the Patent Office, and Immediately OPP
posite the northwest angle or corner of the General
Post Office Building.
The charges of the undersigned will be moderate ;
and when the application for patent may prove UNI
successful, ID no such case will his charge exceed
S20 The reversionary interest of the applicant in the
patent fee of $50, already paid into the Treasury of
the United States. JESSE T.. DOW.
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CLINTON HAIL BOOK STORL
NASSAU AND BEEKMAN STREETS,
NEW YORK
CORNER O

NASSAU AND BEEKMAN STREETS,
NEW YORK.
S. REDFIELD, PUBLISHER, BOOKSHELF AM
j STArloNER, has for sale, at the above place
wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash prices an
extensive assortment of Theological, Classical, Ms
cellaneous, and School Books also, Blank Book
and Stationery
PUBLISHED,
The fifteenth edition of @ SIX HUNDRED PlCTO-
RIAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BIBLE, AND
VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND" vols. 6yo.
An idea may be formed of the estimation in which
this work is held by the religious community ftom
the fact that THIRTY THOUSAND COPIES have
been sold within the past eighteen months )! Prict,
two dollars per volume
Also, a beautiful volume, entitled Eastern Arr,
and Antiquities" with several hundred engrNu.r,
400 PIP, l6mo., price, 81. Also, Bible QuadTuPca-
l6mo., beautifully illustrated, price, 81.
All new works received as soon as published
Orders from abroad respectfully solicited, and
promptly attended TO.
New York, May IL.
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BLANK BOOKS.

BLANK BOOKS,
Ofthe most durable kind, made from the finest linen
paper, and bound in manner unequailed in this
country for strength and dura ility Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed, have
been in use upwards of sirty years, without gvinh
way, and any of their superfne books which may be
ordered will be warranted stand usage for that length
Of time
ORDERS from public Offices institutions, and indiv
duals will be attended to with promptness and fair
rates. HOGAN Il THOMPSON,
No. 80 North 4th ST., and No. l0S
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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DlNNEFORD'S Patent Improved Electrical
~ Horse-Hair Rcnovaters. Foom the peculiar
c,nst, uc,on Of the Patent Glove Brushes,
every hair is brought into independent action, thereby
stmu' sting and producing healthy action OF the
skin. emoving the dandruf, and producing hne
seel appearance Of the coat at the same time avoid
ing the Irritation frequently created by the ordinary
process Of grooming they are now sought after by
most Of the leading gentlemen of the day. They
produce a healthy state OF the system by friction,
uthout the risk of tearing the skim as all the ord
nary horsehair gloves liable to do. Kept con-
stantly for sale by WILLIAM fOUNu,
May 81. 2 doors east Gadsbys, IA. Av.
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The following is from the Boston Recorder

Oh GROSS WRITING FLUID.--W. F.s
~ CHER, importer and dealer in fancy and sla-
pie stationery, has just received by the ship Ne"g-
tom direct from the celebrated manufacture Henry
STEPHENS, of London, the above quantity of hls IN
equaled Whiting Fluid, comprising dark and light
Interchangeable blue and red. Also, has Black Nilt-
Jog Fluid, put up in neat 4, g. l6, aud 80 or stone
Jugs. Al of which he will sell to the trade az rs io"
price they purchase them for in New York or
elsewhere in the United States.
mar 2
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TERMS

The SPECTATOR will be published weekly, at Three
Dollars per annum, and proportionably for shorter
periods, payable invariably in advance ;or Five Dollars
for two subscriptions, for two years. 1t propo-
sed 10 issue the first number early in June.
Postmasters authorized to remit subscriptions.
Letters and communications TO the Editors must be
postpaid or free. Address
MARTIN & HEART,
may l2-3t Washington, ID. c.
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vINO THE CREDITORS OF THE LATE WILL
Il LIAM OTIS.--Assets having come into my
hands as administrator Of the abovenamed deceased
applicable TO the payment Of his debts, request all
those interested to call me, at the Office Of John
son and Calan. on = street, between the hours Of
10 A. M and p. NJ, on any day, for settlement, it
being desirable to else the accounts without delay
LEWIS JOHNSON,
Administrator Of VIM. Otis.
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SIX HUNDRED REAMS LETTER AND Cal
PAPER

w FISCHER has just received by the schoo-
w ners Home and Victory six hundred reams Of
white and blue letter and cap paper ruled three
and four Sides which has been made expressly TO or
der of linen stock, by three of the best manuaciu
rers in the United States; consequently ii much
better than any other IN the market, no other Is
entirely Of linen. Suffice il TO say that its superior
Of Government, who no doubt will procure a SUPP
before system is introduced VIII Oh will have t.l,
dency to exclude its The above particular pa
per is kept constantly for sale only at Statouc' 3
Hall.
May 20--2aw3w
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HUGINS s. MILLS

HUGlNS Il MILLS,
ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW,
Burlington, Ioma Territory,
VIZ ILL attend with promptness, vigilance and
w fidelity, TO any business that may be entrusted
TO them in the way of their profession. They will
attend to collections in any part of the Territory and
the adjoining counties Of Illinois.
II. IT, HUGINS,
r. ID. MILLS.
REFERENCES.
.Ns,c York-Mcssrs. Grennell, Minturn s. Co. (; AL
fred Pell, Esq, Pres. Life & Tr. Co.; Hon. Aaron
Clark.
81. Louis-Messrs. Yeatman, Woods s. Co.; Pow
ell, Barlow & Co.; John Davis, Esq.
Chicago-Mcssrs. Beaumont & Skinner.
observation-disclosures. j. ID. s. G. Jones; Alphonso
Taft, Esq; Tyler Davidson, Esq.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sykes & Dorsey Holmes,
Mason Dean; George c. Lord, Esq.
.Nsm Osieans-Messrs Charles Doane & Co.
June 20--Im
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IAMPTON5s yEGETABLE TINCTUKE


HIGHLY IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
TINE most safe and certain remedy ever known to
IL the world for various chronic diseases, after they
have reached state, and assumed character hther
to considered desperate and incurable.
Scfofula Kings-evil, attended with swelllDgs and
ulcers sore eyes and loss of sight, 10 rghfu ex-
tent have been cured Females pining awsy ~ "a
son of deranged secretions, broken clrcuInons and
obstrucied menses (monthly courses) even wheE at
tended by spasms fits, have been readily relieved.
Dyspepsia yields withou, struggle to it's mild yet
powerful action on the stomach. In Catarrh, or
Tough Rheumatism, Fistula, Gonorrhea, and Syphil-
is also efficacous in Paralysis, Dropsy Asthma, Com
plants of the Breast Piles, Worms, Lumbago, Stric
tore, Dar hoa, and Flux usually efecting cure
always giving relief
This tncture tends directly to excite healthy ac-
ton in the stomach, liver, lungs spine and Kidneys
10 purify the blood and other fluids by expeng every
particle Of morbid matter from the system and there
fore never fails with It's accompaniments) TO prove
valuable remedy for the diseases for which calomel
has been invariably used. Old sores and ulcers, or
any chronic affection and for the calomel disease, 1t
il infallible remedy.
This remedy is perfectly vegetable, mild agreeable
and safe for persons of any age either SEX or IN any
conditions acknowledged by those who have tried 1t
to be the best known family medicine
The Justly celebrated tncture creates craving ap-
petite and the patient is left at liberty to indulge IT.
indeed he Is particularly requested to do So Inc use
of this medicine will change the complexion from a
pallid to fine blooming one After using this Tine
ture for six weeks, person of any age may eat any
thing that child of ten years OF age in full health,
could eat, without the least Inconvenience.
Persons afflicted with any OF the complaints above
enumerated, are earnestly enreated not let the pre-
JUDGE commonly entertained against a new remedy,
prevent them from realizing the benefits to be derived
from lis use. single bottle, which may be had for
81 50, will produce conviction of it's superior eiica-
cy in the mind Of the most skeptical
A large number of certificates, from Lexington,
KY, and many more, taken in Alexandria, d c.,
published in handful form, all testiying its e&eacy
may he seen application to the proprietor at his Of
fee side Sth street, five doors above Rileys cor
ner, Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, ID. G.
nup2iW6m 81
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WHATMAN'S DRAWING PAPER.
w FISCHER, Importer and Dealer in superior
wv Stationery, Parchment, and Rodgeis' fine
Cutlery, has Just received direct from the Msnuactu-
rer, a large supply Of Whatman's superior Drawing
Paper made expressly to order, ofthe following sizes,
all (which constantly kept for wholesale retail
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CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLIN rs,
Will promptly and faithfully attend TO any profess
sional business entrusted to him Western Illinois,
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa, above
Hannibal.
ITParticular attention given to the collection OF
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon. George Evans, U. s. Senate; Hon
Elisha III. Allen House q Representatives. juyl-
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DESIRABLE CITY RESIDENCE FOR SALE
rIAHE subscriber. intending to remove from w ash

DESIRABLE CITY RESIDENCE FOR SALE
rTNHE subscriber, intending to remove from Wash
j. ington in April, will dispose of the house and
premises he occupies, on very accommodating
terms. The house is situated on F. near 18th street
of the most elevated, healthy, and desirable oca
tons in the city 1t is three stories high of brick
with slated root, built and finished in the most SUP
santial manner througho ut, wha two story kitchen
in the rear connected to by large entry. There
is also in the large room, twenty five feet square
and about twenty feet high to the roof well lighted
and finished, recently erected.
The lot contains about six thousand square feet Of
ground well enclosed planted and paved, connecting
to 9 street by ten feet private alley.
The property may be examined, and terms made
known, on application to the subscriber the pre-
misses. Possession may be had Immediately if desired
JOHN G. CHAPMAN.
mar l9-df
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SILK GOODS.

d OBERT JAFFRAY s. CO., importers, 1872 Pearl,
IL opposite Cedar street, New York, respectfully
call the attention of country merchants to their assort-
ment. They import every thing that they deal in,
and by having partner constantly In London, and
the best agents in Paris Lyons ST. Etenne, Florence,
and Glasgow, they enabled to obtain their Goods
upon unusually low terms. They are determined to
sell Mt small advance the European cost, and
thus to their customers the usual double proht
Their terms sir months credit on sir per cent Oh
for cash. Their assortment at present arriving con-
sis.s of the following:
Matteoni Iustr,ngs, %, 25, Sc and 40 inch.
Gros du Rhine, first quality, % and &c inch.
Gros de Suisse of six qualities.
Do Do blue black, do.
Satin striped Pekin Silks, of all descriptions.
Figured and striped blue black Silks
Satin striped Popns, quite new.
Shaded, coored, striped Poplins, quite new.
Rich, spring style, Foulard Silks
Superior make French Bombazines
Soft finish English Do.
English black Challics.
Satin striped DO.
Black Crepe de LANES
Do. Satin stripe.
Pongee IIandkerchicfs Of all kinds.
ssptalield twilled do.
Black Cravats English and Italian.
Tafieta and Satin Ribbons
Mourning and half Mourning Love Ribbons.
New style Cap and Bonnet Do
Kid Gloves, of Bajous and Chosson's make.
Best Paris Silk Gloves, elastic wrists.
French and English Silk Hosiery.
Grapes Of all kinds.
Crepe Lisses
Cambrcs and Cambria Handkerchief.
Hem stitched and Printed Do.
Do. Do Silk Do.
Lyons Silk Vevets.
great variety of fancy Handkerchiefs.
Lace Wells; Filet DO.
Green Barege; Love Wells
very extensive assortment of Muslin Trimmings
Embroidered Paris and Glasgow Collars.
Thread Laces, in every style.
Black Laces
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ERENCH FANCY ARTICLES.-W FIS-
l. CHER has just received from the importer on
consignment two cases Of beautiful fancy articles
which he will sell at the invoice prices. Ladies and
gentlemen invited to examination Of them al
Stahoners Hall, where large collection Of useful ar
tcles are constantly kept for sale, feb
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References;
Pihsburph-M essrs Shea & Pennock,
Mr.. Samuel Church,
Messrs. M'Vay, Hanna Co.
% c. II. Kay q Co.
Philadelphia--M essrs. Weber, Miller s. Hand,
+" Dickson IL Tiers
q Robert Stein & CO.
John II. Brown & Co.
Sperng Good & Co.
Craig, Bcas & Co.
VIM. NJ Meredith, Esq.
Nep York-Messrs. Gould, Banks & Co.
Collins, Reese & Co.
Woodruff & Minlurns,
A. & A. Benson,
s. Dewitt Bloodgood, Esq.
r. e. Wetmore, Esq.
Boston--Hon Levi Lincoln,
Franklin Haven, Esq.
Uashin tan lily Hon. Walter Forward Secretary
ofthe Treasury.
apl6 ly A. w. Marks, Esq
Intel and Globe