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other receptacIss for holding liquid unless the master
shall produce a certificate fom the custom house a.
the place from which he cleared outwards stating that
sufficient security had been given by the owners OF
such vessel that such extra number of casks or OF
Other receptaces should only be used TO hold palm-oi,
or for other purposes of lawful commerce
T. greater quantity of mess-tubs or KIDS than are
requisite for the use of the crew Of such merchant
vessel.
3. boiler, other cooking apparatus, OF an I'M
usual size, and larger, capable OF being MADE
larger than requisite for the of the crew OF such
merchant vessel more than one boiler, or other
cooking apparatus, Of the ordinary size
g. An extraordinary quantity of rice, OF the hour
of Brazil manioc cassada, commonly called farl-
ma Of maize, of Indian corn or any other arti-
Gle of food whatever, beyond the probable wants OF
the unless such quantity Of RICE farina maize,
Indian corn any other article of food, should be
entered the manifest, forming part OF the ira
ding cargo of the vessel.
10. A quantity of mats mating greater than is
necessary f the OF such merchant vessel unless
such mats mating be entered on the manifest as
forming part of the cargo.
If 1t is established that more OF the articles
above specified board. have been on board
during the voyage in which the vessel was captured,
that fact shall be considered prima fdcie evidence
that the vessel employed in the traffic; she shall
in consequence be condemned, and declared lawful
prize, unless the master the owners shall furnish
clear and ncontroverlible evidence, proving to the
satisfaction the tribunal that at the Time OF her de-
en,ion or capture the vessel employed In lawful
undertaking and that such of the different articles
above specified found on board at the time OF
detention or which might have been embarked during
the voyage on which she engaged when she was
captured indispensable for the accomplishment
of the lawful object of her voyage.
ITO be continued
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By the Southern mail this morning we have Savan
papers of the 9Th, 9th, and 7th From that of
the 9th we copy the following
ARRIVAL OF A BRITISH MAIL STEAM ER.
The steamer Dee, Captain Oman, one of the Bri
fish Royal Mail Steamers, arrived of bar on Toes
day afternoon, from Grenada, ST. Thomas, Havana,
&C., and last from Nassau. She brought the English
mail of the Midway, one of the Royal Mail s cam
ers, which was reported to have got on shore while
gong into ba'padoes. Ihe Dee only stopped off our
bar long enough put the mail for this place on board
the pilot boat Savannah, Capt Timmons, who arrived
up to town with it late on Tuesday night
The Dee is $40 tons burden, and draws II feet
water The Captain of the Dee informed Captain
Timmons that he should stop at this place on his re-
turn from Halifax. She had quite number Of pas
sengers for the North, among whom was Capt. w A.
Howard, late commander of the Mexican war schoon-
er Libertad wrecked near Nassau about TWO months
since. The captain of the Dee reported that he pass
ed the ship Metoka, M'Lelan on Monday last, from
Mobile, bound to Liverpool
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BERNARD HOOE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND GENERAL AGENT.
HAVlNG removed from Alexandria, ID. c.. to
III this city, has opened office I-2 street,
one door north from Pennsylvania avenue, and offers
his services 10 the public.
He will undertake the prosecution and manage
of all claims before Congress, and the several
public departments and offices of the Government
claims arising under treaties the procuring of patent
rights and patents for land from the Patent and Ge-
neral Land Offices and he will attend to all claims
for revolutionary, invalid, other pensions, and
all other business to be transacted in the District of
Columbia, requiring the services of attorney or
agent.
Persons residing at distance, who may not find it
convenient to visit w ashington can address him by
letter. postage paid and may be assured that all bus
ness intrusled to him shall receive the most prompt
and faithful attention.
WAsHNGToN Cry, ID. c.. March %.
mar % eolm& WIN
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A DANCING DUTcHMAN.--At st Peters5urgh, lately,
a Dutchman, dancing master, announced that he
will give ball in the snow on the first fall of
that takes place, when he will bet with any lady or
gentleman that he will dance out their names on the
snow, at full, in legible characters, never missing
time and making each step part of regular dance
The bet has been taken BY several persons.
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DESIRABLE CITY RESIDENCE FOR SALE.
TINE subscriber, intending to remove from Wash
i ngton in April, will dispose of the house and
premises he now occupies, very accommodating
The house is situated F, 18th street,
of the most elevated healthy, and desirable loca-
tons in the city 1t is three stories high, of brick
with slated roof, built and finished in the most sub
slantia manner througho Ut witha two story kitchen
in the rear, conneced to it by large entry There
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 G 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-dtf
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WINTER IN THE NORTH.

While in most parts of the United States the pre-
sent spring is month six weeks earlier than
usual in Canada, on the other hand, winter is felt in
its full rgor. At Quebec, the first day of the pre-
sent month, :" the thermometer was down to zero J;
the ST. Lawrence covered with field ice formed the
preceding night; four feet of snow the ground on
level and not half the tops of the fences visible"
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A NEW ARTICLE

A NEW ARTICLE.
CTEPHEN'S INSTANTANEOUS BLACK
- INK.-W FISC HER, importer, has Just
ceved direct from the manufacturer Henry Stephens,
of London, large supply of his unequaed and nimi'a-
BILE black writing fluid, which has the property of writ
ing Immediately black. 1t is tho purest black ink
ever offered to the public it has no sediment and
forms incrusation about the pens ink-ho der,
and flows with remarkable facility. 1t is put up in
stone jugs, the smallest of which serves ink
stand-for sale, wholesale and retail, only at Station
er's Hall. mar IL
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Ij-Congress still keeps aloof from regulating the
apportionment under the census, for members
of Congress. No Congressional elections be
held until Congress has fixed the ratio of represen-
tation, and until the respective States are divided
into Congressional districts in conformity thereto.
The delay of the present wing Congress has put this
State, and many others, to the expense of having
extra sessions of the Legislatures for that express
e.-Chiiicohe advertiser.
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CHARLES GILMAN.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLIN 8,
Will promptly and faithfully attend any profess
sional business entrusted to him Western Illinois,
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa, above
Hannibal.
g1Particular attention given to the collection of
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon. George Evans U. S. Senate; Hon
Aisha H. Allen, House tf Representatives. julyl-
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r ANE & TUCKER, Merchant Tailors, have now
IL the pleasure of announcing to their friends and
the Public generally the arrival of their Spring and
Summer Goods, direct from New York. of the latest
importaGons general assortment of the
most fashionable Cloths Cassmeres, and Vestings
among which will be found some rare and beautiful
articles for Goats, Pantaloons, and Vests never be
fore offered IN this CITY, april 6
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President Tyler's second message to the House
OF Representatives, appealing to that body to come
up to the work before them and provide for the
wants OF the public Service is given this morning to
the exclusion of several other articles Several Se-
majors have lately invoked their colleagues in the
same strain Mr.. Prescott said he would do all be
could, in the present eigency without regard to
party, an regretted deeply and sincerely to have
been in public life when the Government was dis
graced and dlshonored as it now was.-.N o. Bull
ieiin.
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BOUQUETS. CUT FLOWERS,an and PLANTS
ID Having now at the Greenhouse adjoining our
store an extensive bloom of Crmeia- and other choice
flowers, we will be prepared, during the whole WINTER
10 suppv at the shortest notice Boquets Cut Flowers,
and Flowerng Plants for the balls and parties. The
Public are respectfully invited to call and examine the
house. which is open atelI hours ofthe day. aNt
Flowers, Plants, Bulbous Roots, Flower Seeds,
Fruit and ornamental trees and Shrubbery, &C., pack
ed to 90 to any part of the county.
se,I J. +. CALLAN & CO., ~
Opposite the New General Post Office.
feb S-eo3f
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FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT - Inquire
j. Of JAMES WILLIAMS, at his residence on
l-2 street. between Pennsylvania avenue and G
street, or at his ware on Pennsylvania avenue
doors west of l-2 street. mar 29--eo3t
NATIONAL READING ROOM.--The under
IN signed, at the solicitation of many members of
Congress and citizens of Washington, who have
long felt the want of establishment ofthis kind has
opened Reading Room, in the rear of his store on
Pennsylvania avenue, next door west of the American
Hotel. The room il 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
engagements to obtain the English newspapers by the
Boston and New York line of steam packets in ad
vance of the mail. This arrangement, he trusts, will
meet with share of general patronage, owing to the
numerous calls of transient persons who in Wash
ngon for papers from ther different sections Of
try.
He respectfully invites all strangers as well as the
residents of the District call and examine his files
where they will be permitted to read the latest journals
gratuitously. ANDREW R. JENKINS.
Jan lS-6teoif
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SUPERIOR INDELLIBLE INK.

NV FISCHER, Importer has just received d.
wv rect from the manufacturer, Henry Stephens
of London his improved composition for marking linen
which writes with equal facility the coarsest tex
ture as the finest fabric, and which, requiring no
drying holding to the fire. is the most expeditions
mode Of marking linen offered to the public
Also IndeIibe Ink excellent quality, made by Kent
Edes, Felt & Co., and Smith g. Hodgson, all of which
is for wholesale and retail at Stationers' Hall.
ma LIZ
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From The Medina 20. J Constitution

PREsnDENT's Observation-Disclosures Message was
communicated to Congress from the President, on
Friday the 25th ult, in which the urgent necessities
of the Government are further explained, and Con-
gress urged to adopt speedily measures for replen-
shng the Treasury, and arresting the depreciation
of the public credit. lt
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DOCTOR EvANs's SOVEREIGN TON

DOCTOR EVANS'S SOVEREIGN TON
&c AND GRAND RESTORATIVE,
A CERTAIN CURE FOR FEVER AND
II AGUE.-The symptoms of Fever and Ague
are, unfortunately, too well known commencing with
yawning stretching, and uneasiness-this is succeed
ed by slight chs shlveIings, that end in violent
convusive shaking of the whole body-this is the
cold ft and Immediately followed by the fever hot
ft-the pulse rises, the skin becomes hot pain in the
head, and all the symptoms of fever terminating in
profuse sweat which, gradually ending, leaves the pa
tient much weakened. For sale by
] II w. YOUNG
Sole agents for the District two doors of Gadsbys
April 4-3t
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A Il PRlVA E SALE, A FIRST RATE FA-
II MILY HORSE AND BAROUCHE.-The
horse is eight years old, of fine commanding appear
ance very iast and perfectly broke to harness rides
well, and warranted sound. The BaTouche was made
to order, and in the most fashionable style. They
will be sold if desirable, credit of six monhs,
for paper satisfactorily endorsed For particulars APP
ply at DENNIS HUMPHREYS Livery Stable, in
rear of Browns Hotel.
mar % 3taw2w
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NOR SALE.-Forty-seven thousand dollars in
II Certificates of the United States Treasury, bear
ing the interest of eight per centum per annum, until
ayment shall be made by the Mexican Government
in money Treasury notes receivable at the Mexl-
can custom-houses in payment of duties upon goods
entered for importation expectation, according to
the article of the Convention of the 18th 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
Depar tment of the United States for the above
of AZ O00 rurposing to make visit in Europe will
sell either said amount in its totalty or in to suit
purchasers, on accommodating terms, for silver Or
gold Offers to be addressed through the post office
to S. Fl. & Co. In case of parity of offers, members
of Congress shall be preferred. Offers received until
the 18th inst. S. H. g. Co.
WASHINGTON, D. c. March 2, 1912.
mar plot
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n n EMF ERS OF CONGRESS.-To give those
lVl gentlemen opportunity to possess copy of
hat estimable work, McCULLOCH'S CONNER
CIAL DICTIONARY, the publisher has left few
copies for that purpose Stalioners Hail. only until
next Saturday.
feb23 w. FISCHER.
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HISTORY OF ENGLAND Combining the
II various histories of Rapin, Henry, Hume Smol-
lett and BeIsham corrected by reference to Turner,
Lingard, Italian, Macintosh Goodwin Brodie and
others--compete in three volume. octave, London,
Just received and for sale by by F TAYLOR.
Also, Godwins history of the Commonwealth
vols
Pictorial history of England vols.
Thierry's history ofthe Conquest.
Lodges illustrations of British history vols.
Tyter's Rrigns of Edward sixth and Mary.
Hume and Smollett beautiful London edition,
complete for nine dollars.
HaIlam, Burnet, Clarendon, Rapin, Findal, &c,
just imported and for sale together with other British
storians, by F. T. OCT ~
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DIR. T. G. EVANS'S VEGETABLE AN
TIDY SPEPTIC PILLS,

CELEBRAT TED for the cure of Dyspepsia, ChoIic,
~ Liver Complaint, Sick Headache, &c. &c -
These pills have been used by the proprietor in his
practice, for number of years. with the happiest
cess-lhey possess mild cathartic property, and act
powerful tonic they neutralize the acid on the
stomach restore the appetite, and soon restore health
They do not contain particle of MERCURY in
any form, do they produce sickness of stomach
most medicines do.
For sale by
]. & w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District, doors of Gadsbys.
April 5-3t.
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,PklNG FASHION, 1870. FISH a. co
- will introduce the New York "Spring Fashions
for gentemen's hats this day.
Browns Hotel doors est ofthe main entrance.
mar 3-3tif
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JAMES PHALEN & COMPANY. &
MANAGERS

The following scheme, to be drawn in Whining
ton, Delaware, Thursday, the 2lst day Of April,
is the only one presented to the public in which
the number of prizes exceed the number of blanks
1t gives the greatest pleasure particularly to re-
commend it to my customers and friends, and have
prepared certificates of packages of wholes, halves,
and quarters on the lowest possible terms.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
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FUDGE UPSHUR ON THE CONSIIIu-
d TION--A Brief Inquiry INTO the true r.a'u'o
ord Chs,.c,.r of our Federal Government; being
Review of Judge Storys Commentaries on the Con-
stitu,ion Of the United States by Judge upshur, Be-
cretary of the Navy volume of l32 pages Just re-
ceived for sale by r. In AOn
feb 26-3tif
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GARD.-J. H. BROLASKEY, Merchant Tailor
~ Of phiIadsIphia, respectfully informs his custom
ers residing 10 the city Of Washington, that he has
received direct from his agents, in London and Paris
the Spnng and Summer Fashions, with extensive
assortment of the finest and most approved goods now
worn. Also real West of England cloths, wool-dye
black, brown, Prussian, green and London smoke
golden olive, claet and bronze of beautiful shades
French twed habit cloths, of very light texture
single med doeskin diagonal--ribbed and serpentne
cassimeres, and fancy vestings, of light niateIasilk
cachmerots, bombazeens-nen drills, gambroons, and
fancy panaoon stufs-satin and silk vestings, adapt
ed to the approaching seasons
The above goods will be made to order at 20 per
cent beio,c the usual prices for cash approved
dit Any gentleman wishing to send an order for
clothing, can have his measure taken by any tailor
sheet ofpaper stating what kind ofartices he wants,
and will guarantee the safe delivery ofthem.
.fefietr fE i5 PRICES
Extra superne dress or rock coat, from $40 to S2s
single or doube-mied cass. pants. Ss6 to S$lO
I" satin vest, from $3 to ST
w bite drilling pants from So to s.
J. Fl. BROLASKEY,
100 Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
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wv ASHINGTON HOUSE. No. 1913 Chestnut
w street, next door to the Masonic Hall, Philadel-
phia. HI. 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 superior;
while the parlors, dining and chambers will
bear comparison with any similar establishment In the
Union.
The ladies will find in it 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 exertions, to merit
liberal patronage for the Washington House, and to
give entire satisfaction to all who may honor it with
heir companv march 25-tf
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EOR SALE-A pair of excellent HORSES, well
l. matched, strong and sound.
Also, BUGGY, with leather top, and new har-
ness, for single horse.
Also, a HAY PRESS, for packing hay in bales for
transportation.
THOMAS ALLEN.
WAsHINGroN March g. 1912. -3t
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ID ATENT VAPOUR BATHS-For the safe and
J. convenient external application of sulpher and
other resprable gases vapour from herbs &C., to the
human sy STEM in which the lungs are not only defend
ed from any rresprabe vapou that maybe used hut also
from xhalatons discharged through the pores from all
parts of the body, by profuse perspration to which
they are exposed when the head is incosed in the
usual way. A practice always offensive, in some dis
dangerous, and quite unnecessary, as any de-
sired vapou be inhaled in these apparatus, with
out this Ioathsome accompaniment In these appIca-
tions will be found powerful, yet safe, general aux
ilary to tie efforts of be physician for the removal of
disease, but particularly so in diseases of the skin,
in rheumatic and equity affections, and after the
fanny mercuriaI preparation.
Applied, during the session of Congress, on the
south side of Pennsylvania avenue third house west
of 18th ST., or in The chamber of the sick.
mar % BOYD REILLY.
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THE MADISONIAN

f1he treaty annexed being at this time subject Oh
absorbing interest in this country, have thought
proper to lay it before our readers VIII De
continued from day to day TIL hnlshed we copy
from the n Y. Albion.
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r ECTURES ON GERMAN POErRY.-At
IL the Masonic Hall, opposite the City Hall, on
Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings, the 9th, 9Th
and lih instant, at half past T.
These introductory Lectures are free. They will
treat of German Poetry in general particularly the
Classic, the Sentimental, and the Mystic in Politics,
Religion &c; aso of the lives and writings of kor-
ner and Kleist, the authors of the celebrated war
songs, both Of whom were killed in battle, and of
Burger, and Goethe. ap8 st
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The Land observation-disclosures to John Tyler
''the honest and true,' for his message recommend
ing the repeal of this odous and unconstitutional law.
Let the President but continue his present course as
we doubt not he will, and the blessings of grateful
people will rest upon him. John Tyler is an honest
man and patriot and we sincerely believe is truly
DESTROYS of promoting the good of the whole country
The anathemas of federal whiggery cannot move
hm.-Ib
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nR. t. q. EVANS TONIC EYE WATER.
~ The Causes Of Inflammation in the Eyes are
numsrous-external injuries, as blows, particles of
sand, lime or dust, getting into them exposure to
cold and strong light and intemperance, and from
Whatever the Inflammation proceeds it should
be subdued speedily and no method oftreament can
subseive better this important end than the that
mparts strength the numerous vessels of the eye.
The Tonic Eye Water is distinctly of this class. A
few pIicatons of it to the eye all that is
ny for proper cure.
For sale by J. & w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District two doors east oGadsbys
apo
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GFlt will be seen by our Congressional summa-
ry that Congress have refused to suspend the Land
Distribution BILL in accordance with the earnest re-
commentator of the President 1t was hardly to be
expected that that body would coincide in any
recommended by him, calculated to relieve the en-
barrassments of the Administration These selfish
politicians ready to sacrifice the country, if by
that means they to defeat President TYLER.
The President has done his duty, and leaves the re-
sponsbility where it belongs, on Congress.--Ibid