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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-09
From the Boston Daily Times.
HARD TIMES

Every one is complaining of the hardness of the
tmes-no class Of men seems free from pecuniary
pressure and great decrease Of businessthe people
loudly utter their complaints, the press echoes them
and even the pulpit re-echoes the general cry In
this posture of affairs various speculations are rife
with regard TO the cause one political party charges
it the other-one says the general distress is at
tributable to the nOneXiStence of National Bank
another contradcts the assertion. But whatever be
the cause the fact remains undenied and undenable
The following communication received Yesterday
morning. throws out some very useful hints -
ssThe of the present dull times is attributed
to various sources. The United States now present
one of the strangest anomalies which the world ever
witnessed. At time of peace, with extensive
and productive country unimproved; hardy, in
telligent and industrious population, hear from
all quarters the murmurs of complaint If we Judged
merely by our sight we should never conclude that
there was any distress within our borders-for bet
ter fed and clothed people the world never produced.
That there has been general falling-of in trade,
nobody will deny. The cause Of this present de-
preston in business is the result of an overproduc-
ton. In consequence of an inflated currency every
article OF merchandise has been raised above its true
value great facilities have offered themselves to men
to induce them to leave their ordinary channels of
business and engage in speculations, profits of
manufacturing have tempted many to invest their all
to its interest. Small streams scarcely sufficient to
turn grndstone have become the sites of large fac
tories and the market has in consequence been mum
dated with goods,-the warehouse well filed and the
people clad like princes. The supply Of most arti-
Giles being much greater than the real wants.
Look at commerce. Three years ago our mer-
chants were reapng rich harvests upon the ocean.
The consequence was this allured by the success of
their neighbors many invested largely in their ships.
Vessels of very great capacity have been built and
the markets Of the world are now overstocked with
freighting ships, many of which are now running
their owners in debt. We are apt to forget that
Bonaparte is agitating Europe and giving us the
exclusive carrying trade Of the world we do not
consider that the world is now enjoying almost pro-
found peace, and that we have not those pecuniary
advantages which we enjoy, when we producing
grain, clothing, ships for the of other nations
we forget also, that every few years. reverses at
tend every community with the best of governments,
and the best of people,
GAS in times past, prosperity always succeeded
adversely; now, when labor shall be more judi
ciously eqialzed, when every branch shall be fully
attended to, when men, instead of dreaming to be
rich in few years. shall content themselves by a
gradual healthy competency, then may look for
less reverses than witnessed, but nerer till
them"
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From the Brooklyn Eagle.
IRELAND.

The August number of Hunts Merchants Maya
zine contains very useful and instructive article
the Commerce and Resources of the Emerald Isle, pre-
pared by that eminent Professor Of Statistics Edwin
Williams of the New York Annual Register. The
concerns of Ireland are so intimately blended with
those of Great Britain part of the British EN-
pre- that but few among well informed as TO its
relative Importance in the commercial scale. We are
therefore glad sketch of the resources condi-
ton, and commerce of Ireland, presented in clear
and comprehensive form. Our limits to-day will not
admit of even analysis of the various matters
braced in the article. We cannot however omit few
facts connected with Irish emigration and the Tenn
perance movement
The subject OF emigration is important as connected
with population but we have of ascertain
ing the immense numbers no annually leave Ireland
to settle in foreign countries besides those who seek
employment in the large cities and towns of England
and Scotland. The following numbers departed from
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PATENT OFFICE, july 81, 1842.

nN the petition of Edward Clark, of the city OF
" New York. dated the 18th July, 1912, praying for
an extension of patent granted to him for an improve
ment in the manufacture Of white lead, for seven
years from the expiration of said patent which takes
place on the 4th day of December next
It is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the first Monday in November next,
at l2 o'clock M, and all persons are notified to APP
pear and show cause if any they have, why said pc
ttion ought not to be granted.
Ordered Also that this notice be published IN the
Madisonian, and National Inteligencer, printed at
Washington, d. c.; the Baltimore Sun, printed at
Baltimore the Journal of Commerce. printed at New
York the Saturday Courier printed at Philadelphia
and the Times, printed at Boston-once week for
three weeks, previous to first Monday in November
next. H. l.. ElLSWOn1H'
p S. Papers named above will please copy, and
send the papers containing the publication, with their
bills, to the Patent Office july 2S-law3w
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SELLING OFF-SELLING OFF.
wv would respectfully call the attention of all
w persons in pursuit Of the most fashionable
French and English goods to give us a CALL few
doors west of Browns Hotel.
N. B. Great Inducements now held out to men,
bers of Congress, and all others, to purchase,
selling our stock positively at cost.
Best quality black velvet shaws
Velvet scarfs and plush shawls
Elegant silk shawls 8, 8 and 1914 in size
Dress handkerchiefs and scarfs in great profusion
Blue black satin stpe and colored, yard wide silks,
(none superior)
$50 pieces silks every style and price
case Irish linens, warranted puIe)
cases long cloth shirting, for gentlemen
few Paris imported short coaks, half price
10 pieces best mating and ingram carpetings
Lupins 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
Toweling of every kind, very cheap
Together with large and desirable stock, embrace
ing every variety of goods usually found in our line.
Goo Is will be carefully packed and sent to any
part of the country.
N B. We feel grateful to numerous customers,
who have SO promptly paid their accounts, and re-
spectfully pless all others make immediate settle
ment VIM. GEO SIEI IlNlUO.
july 2O-3teod
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INFORMATION will be very thankfully received
i Of JOHN GLUYAS, by his relatives in this city,
who left here about seventeen years ago. no word
having since been received of him 1t is supposed,
however, he is somewhere in the Western country.
I|TEDIToRs of papers in the West would confer
great kindness by inserting the above, and any in
formation may be addressed to f d., Washington.
July 30--tf
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From the Albany .Argus.
" Though love is warm awhile,
Soon it grows cOld.D

Soon it grows cold"
We think Mr.. Clay must feel highly complimented
by the sudden ardor in his behalf which has seized
upon portion of the Federal press. 1t is certainly
quite amusing to witness the effort at laudaton now
put forth by editors who up to this moment if not de-
cdedly hostile have at least been very blind to the
merits OF their present favorite. An unnated OBJ
server might be led to inquire what Mr. c. has done
of late that should have brought him thus suddenly
from the shades of neglect into the sunshine of ia
The question We leave to be answered by those
who may nationally be supposed to have the requisite
information at hand whilst merely invite atten-
ton to the additional anomaly that this efervescence
is strongest in those quarters from which heard
to proceed the loudest remonstrances against Mr.
Clay's availability" at the last Presidential cam
pagn. Perhaps, however, his subsequent advocacy
of United States bank, and his furious denuncia-
tons of President Tyler for defeating its ncorpora-
ton, has rendered him more acceptable to that por-
ton of the Federal party who affect to regard such
institution in the light of millstone' and poi
soned shirt to the party advocating it. The next
attempt will probably be to prove that these concom-
itants not only well calculated to secure popular
ity but indispensable prerequisites to running weH
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PATENT OFFICE, July Is, l842.
ON the petition Of w. w. Woodworth admins
~ traitor of the estate of VIM. Woodwork, de-
ceased of the city Of New York, dated the 18th day
of July, l842, praying for the extension of patent
granted to said VIM. Woodworth for an improve
men in planning, growing and cutting boards, SC. for
years from the expiration of said patent which
takes place on the 28th day of December next
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the first day of September next, at
IL o'clock, M--and all persons notified to appear
and show cause, if any they have, why said Pc
tton ought not to be granted.
Ordered aso that this notice be published in the Ma
disonian and National Integencer, printed at Wash
ington, D. c.. the Baltimore Sum- printed at Balti-
more the Journal of Commerce, printed at New
York; the Saturday Courier printed at Philadelphia
and the Times, printed at Boston-once week for
three weeks.
H. l.. ELLSWORTH,
july 19-law3w Commissioner of Patents.
T. S.-Papers named above will please copy, an ,
end the papers containing the publication, with herd
bills, to the Patent Office.
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81 ,O22, 1853 1852, LOG 1,4l7,l46
Total,

The malt and Irish spirits duties indicate the
sumption OF fermented liquors and Whiskey by the
poorer classes; and the customs duties on foreign
wines and spirits, the consumption by the richer
classes The returns from England and Scotland
show an increase of duties on the former, and de-
crease on the latter during the above three years
The Dublin Morning Register givss the amount of
which shows decrease of E545, 1884 since 1888 !;
while the duty paid tea had increased from f453
924 in 1910, to 1884 563 in 1o4l The total revenue
collected in Iceland in l840 "a l07 $780, in 184l
"a 1873 6S9-showng decided improvement not
wthstanding the decrease of duties on spirits.
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Total,
years, viz:

Total, 80 55S
Similar tables might be made up, however imperfect,
of in various years. the above and other
ports in different quarters Of the world For the 6
years from 1882 to 1897 the average annual emgra-
ton from Ireland was 1856, viz:
To Canada Nova Scotia, &c. 22,399
United States, 1898
Australia, 294
1t is understood that the emigration from Ireland to
America during the present year, bids fair to exceed
all former years. Large numbers Of The Irish enlist
in the British army and navy. The following were
the proportions of English, Scotch, and Irish in the
British army in 1890 and 1910:
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DERSONS having claims against balance due
Il from the Navy Department to the estate of
John b. Rappin, deceased, late seaman in the Uni
ted States service, hereby notified to present
them at the office of the Fourth Auditor of the
Treasury within two months from this date
Aug H-3td
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NOTICE.

NAVY PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, July 81, 1912
yTNHE Navy Pensioners, whose names are upon the
Il books of this agency, are informed they can re-
ceive the amount due them up to the LIST day of the
present month, upon application at tbs Office
WIN. b. SCOTT,
July 22-6t Many Pension Agent
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-09

r UMBER, LIME, WOOD, AND COAL
IL The Subscribers have hand, and offer for
sale at their yard seventh street, Centre market
square, the largest and best selected stock of Lumber
in this District, consisting in part follows viz
100000 feet "A White Pine Cuttings
100000 do do Select Cuttings
10000 do A, Ga, and 8-4 White Pine, mer-
charitable and panel
100000 do E store Yellow Pine Joists and Scant-
ling, various lengths
$1,000 do "A, GA, and "a Allegheny Pine
100000 do White Pine and Hemlock Joists and
Scantling
10000 do 5-4 Hcmlock Fence Rails
$4,000 do North Carolina Jeists Scantling, and
Stills
$4,000 do Sd do do Flooring Boards
$4,000 do 5-4 GA, and 8-4 Cypress prime
article
10000 do 81 Cypress Misunderstanding
Cypress Timber 12xl2 and l4xl4 inches
Ash, Poplar and Maple Plank and Scantling
Together with general assortment of Shingles,
sawed and split Laths Pickets for fencing North
Carolina Fence rails, Fence-posts, and every other
description of Lumber usually kept for sale in lum
Der ward.
We have also on hand and are receiving, white
and red ash Coal of the best quality. Also, Sydney
crate and blacksmi,hs' Coal, Oak and Pine Wood
all of which they offer for sale at low prices the
articles can be obtained for in this District.
/ Persons wishing to obtain their supply of Coal for
the winter, by leaving their orders at Office mme
diaely, be supplied from the vessels at unusually
low prices.
SHEPHERD & HANLY.
july 30-eo3w
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REMOVAL OF THE LAND OFFICE FROM
BURLINGTON TO FAIRFIELD, IOWA

BURLINGTON TO FAIRFIELD, IOWA
TERRITORY.
TN consequence of representations in regard to the
/ expediency and prcpriety of removing the Land
Office now located at Burlington, in the Iowa lern-
torv. to the town Of Fairfield, the seat of Jefferson
county, in said Territory, and pursuant to authority
Of law the President has directed the desired removal
TO be made without unnecessary delay.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, July II, 1872
iuly I2-w6w
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Total,
93,462

The success fthe temperance cause in Ireland, for
several years past owing principally to the exertions
of Father Mathew, Catholic priest, has had great
effect in meorating the condi ion of the people. This
is shown by the following comparative amounts of du
ties paid spiruous and malt liquors in Ireland for
three wears:
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NV AFTER WATER! WATER !!!-ThIs day
w received fresh supply of w he Sulphur Wa
ter, direct from the White Sulphur Springs, in Vr-
ginia which will sell reasonable terms IN quani-
ties to suit customers-in barrels or otherwise.
WILLIAM YOUNG,
2 doors east of Gadsby's, Penn. av.
Also, fresh supply of Congress water just received
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TRAVELLING TRUNKS have on hand 80
Il fine Leather Travelling Trunks, all sizes, some
of which will be disposed Of very cheap-as reason
able any other establishment in this city Mem
bers of Congress and others will please give me a
call before they purchase.
JOSEPH PECK,
Directly opposite Browns Hotel
July 25-eop3t [Globel
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERIES OF
DELAWARE
CLASS No. IS.
To be drawn at Wilmington on Thursday, Aug. IS.
SPLENDID SCHEME.
! prize of $4,000 prize of 1884
do of 5000 30 prizes of 1000
l do of 5000 500 do of SO
70 No Lottery-l6 drawn Ballots.
Wholes $5-Halves $25O-Quarters 81 IS.
Certificates of package of 26 wholes, $50 90
" /" 26 halves IS 90
/" 26 quarters 10 so
Correspondents will address as above, or apply at
the old stand of Pennsylvania and 9th
street, Washington, d. c. aug 3
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REFERENCES:
Very Rev. DR. VIM. Matthew'S
Gen. John P. Van Ness,
Richard Smith, Esq. }lWashington.
George Thomas, Esq.
Darius Clagett, Esq.
Gen. w alter Smith, cooroo,o,,n
John Kurtz, Esq. Georgetown
Messrs Hugh Smith & Co., Alexandra.
Nati Jewet, Esq. (p
Messrs Loring & Kupfer DoS'o"'
Messrs. Young, Smith & Co.
Wolfe & Clarkes,
Baily, Ward & Co. I'VE" OK
Benz. H. Field Esq.
Hon. John Sergeant,
William d. Lewis Esq. Philadelphia.
Messrs Levi Garrett & Sons, }
+ E,S s ( 81 S'i e E: Esq
Messrs. Dunlop, Moncure & Co., Richmond.
Messrs. J. & W. Souhgate, Norfolk.
Messrs J w. Zachary & Co DID,
Hon. E. d. White, Ho. of R. i'e" o''ea''s
Washington, July l4-law3w
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERIES
OF DELAWARE.

1feIftEI0 VOINoOILIDd ITO I
OF DELAWARE.
Glass No. 20.
To be drawn at Wilmington on Thursday, Aug A.
GRAND SCHEME.
prize Of $4,000 2 prizes of $1,000
prizes of 1850 prizes of 700
prizes of 1850 40 prizes of 500
prizes of 1880 l59 prizes of 100
72 Numbers-l2 drawn ballots.
Tickets IS OO--halves ~ 50-quarters 81 IS.
Certificate of package Of "a wholes $50 90
Do. do. "a halves 80 90
DO. do. "a quarters Is 90
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A CARD.

TINE undersigned having, under the firm of john
Il son & Calan, opened an office of General Agen-
cy for the negotiation and transaction of such bust
ness may be confded TO 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-
sonaI property, corporation bank insurance and other
stocks negotiation of loans and investments of mo-
ney, 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 etlement 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, or who ever have known them, it is
unnecessary to say their business will be conducted
upon principles of the strictest propriey in all respects
and that all moneys passing through their hands will
be promptly RENTED otherwise disposed of accord
ing to instructions.
LEWIS JOHNSON,
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DEMONSTRATORS NoTicE.

q ETTERS of administration, dc bd-
= A MS non, having been granted to
the undersigned at the December
Term Of the Probate Court of Madison
county, on the estate ofJoseph Meek, de
ceased .allthose indebted will please come
forward and make immediate settlement,
and those having claims against said
estate are requested to present them le-
oallv authenticated within the time pre-
scribed by law. or they will be forever
barred.
JOHN MUM, Administrator.
January 8, 1912. 1916
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Memoirs Of madam Lafarge.

We cannot recommend this book for
l's morality. We have sought IN valn,
70 lind vindication of this remarkable
and talented woman from the charge Of
poisoning her husband, although written
mainly with that object. In other re-
spects 1t is not without interest, and pla-
cesi astrong light the evils growing
ou' OF that mostuniversal, but most IN
natural practice, prevailing on the contl-
leni--of marriages foe convenience and
y contract. 1t is the proud distinction
:, or country-enjoyed By Us 'n1sl ex
r'O"veIy-that throughout its broas
,,,4''s' marriage is aaa0air of The Aearf
ny does it become enlightened Engian
u refined France 10 shudder at the slave
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NOTICE..

ggyHE undersigned will at The January
FL Tern, l842, Of the Probate Court
OF Madison county, file petition for an
allotment of Dover to be made her ofthe
lands, tenements, and Entertainments OF
Thomas Collins. Jr. deceased. when and
where all persons interested can attend
If they think proper. The lands OF
which she claims Dover are partic-
uIary specified 10 her said petition.
ELIZA JANE COLLINS.
dec 80 32-4
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The New York Courier and Es,n;,ar
does handsome justice e the cSAsv.
bungling, coarse, vulgar, And illite4ate1
letter of Mr.. Wise, to thefcitizene. Of Az
bemarlo and Nelson. Tn paper says:
The present performance has effected
on obj ct, ataay rale--9t has glyea rs
wiiter his appropriate ''posnlon'' j.
III literature Of politics L IS BY n'
means necessary fos him ever again 4
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define" de occupies the very grouad-
tier Of pariizan slang whangery; aud
Il ever he proposes 10 60 lower, he must
call IN the spade and the shovel. He must
dig for degradation, if he would be more
profound Lou. Jour.
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One Of the circumstances which dis
the attendance Of Members Of
Congress at the present session is, that
a much larger proportion Of them than
ever before have brought their families
with them. The number Of gentlemen
Of both Houses, whose families are with
them. or are shortly expected, IS nearly
a hundred, being, We believe, larger
proportion Of ladies by onc-half than
have ever before honored this city by
viNitiog i in company with their rela-
tEesSa Congress. What this unusual
attendants Of the fairer part of creation
Portenas' wNcannot certainly say; but.
tor ourselves = are disposed to hail it
llke me fa'h00" ut spans the Heavens
with its beauteous arc, as the promise
and the pledge Of a bigger and serene,
| day.--Nat. Intel.
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Law NOTzcE-FoR TEXAS.
/. PTNCKNEY HENDERSON.
and Attorney at Law,

counsellor and Attorney at Laws
EEAs located himself at-San A Augustine Tex
~ az, and will attend promptlyto al busi-
~ sge temperance which may he entrusted 70
sbroad, in any Of the Courts Of the Re-
uess-s. Morn References
Az VIZ gE4AS.H MORRISON. Gxnfoa. Hiss:
I,,sa Is. f84i ian Consul, NJ Orleans.
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De. J. Y. REARNagALA.

MMAVlNG located himself 10 Canton.
= q resp ctfulIy offers his services IN
the different branches Of his profession,
viz: Surgery, Practice Of Medicine and
Obstetrics Office opposite DeugIass's
tavern, where he may be found at al
times, OF at his residence, formerly &C
cupied by Col. Hubbard.
jan % 35-3m
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NJ ARRFED.

On Ihuranav, the 18Th inst ,bvIamcs Priest
ley, Esq, CHARLES HIcKERsox, Esq. of his
county to Miss ANGLING SrovALL, of Ken
lucky.
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80 RoAp Nor.cE.

BROOKS Tor the subscription Of stock
q , in-ihe Canton aud Jackson Rail Road
Company. are opened pursuant tofhe act
Of Assembly Of the State Of Mississippi
Incorporating ths same and approved 9Th
Feb. 1871, and vii remain open until
the stock is taken. pursuant 10 the requ5
sitions of the charter Persons wishing
to subscribe can do so, BY applying or
Saturdays and Mondays at the Office OF
JohnB Howcott in the town Of Canon
where one or more ofthe commissioners
can at all times be found, and the teuas
Of subscription made known.
JOS ]. PUGH,
JOS. COLLINS.
L. VI. GARRETT.
W r. CHAMBERS,
J. Fl. ROLLINS.
JAMES WILEY,
]. B. HOWCOTT,
ComniSsifRerS-
June, &c, I841. 5-sf
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FL ~. ~ no n lie Pest CE.,c a. Caa,ss.
= = Miss ssPp, en- lie 5f<s das Of l.sre...s..r
% "hicn y lot taken aar 5eis the arss .ls
y. ioz WI Be seut 10 tAs Geaer.I F1ss
Uiiice, as Dead Letters.