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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-12
From the Baltimore American.
ORIGIN OF THE 81. H. s."

On the pulpts and altar-pieces of mapy churches
the three letters, l. H. S. 1t had always been
my opinion that these letters represented the latin
words, Jesus Hominum Salvador, and | believe that
this opinion is very general. have lately met with
an explanation of these letters, taken from Homes
Ancient Mysteries described, of which explanation
will give brief statement In doing this, | shall
avoid using the Greek character, that would make
the explanation unintelligible to any but Greek
scholar.
In Warwick Castle there is splendid picture from
the pencil of Reubens, which represents ST. lgnatus
looking with rapture on the letters l. II. s., blazing
in the centre of flame Of fire-considered "Vi-
sion of the Trinity" But these letters denote neither
Trinity Unity. In latin MSS. the Greek letters
of the words Christus and Jesus always retained
except that the examinations changed according to
the Latin languagethat is the Latin letter S is used
for the Greek letter Sigma Jesus is written in abb
breviaton, l. II. S., in small char, cters h sthe
II, being used for the Ii, which is not the Latin let
ter h. but the Greek letter Eta. SO that the mis- axe
consisted in surprising the Greek letter (Eta) FL was
the Latin letter II the two letters being precisely
alike in formation.
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From the Illinois Sentinel.

Mr.. CLAY may now be considered fairly in the
field the Wing candidate for the next Presidency.
The Convention which recently met in North Caro-
lina nominated him for that Office; and several of
the papers, in different parts of the country have
hosted his flag, with determination to keep it float
ing until the close of the next contest They are I'M
willing to have him again ruled off by Harrisburg
Conventon-and of course will oppose one, unless it
should be certain that their favorte "arry of the
West' could get the nomination.
We admire Mr. Clay for one quality-that Of per-
severance, which he possesses in an eminent degree
He has often been defeated, but seldom conquered
and when foied, he renews the contest with all
the ardor and impetuosity peculiar to himself But
we cannot approve the vindictive course which he
pursues towards those who thwart his ambitious
views. His conduct to Mr.. Tyler-a man whom he
aided IN elevating TO ofice--is extremely harsh and
unjustiiable. In letter which he wrote to the North
Carolina Convention, Mr. Clay INDUCES in bitter de-
nunciation of Mr.. Tyler and his Administration and
all the disappointment and defeats which have be-
fallen the Wing party attributed to that gentle
man since his accession to the Presidency
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From The Southern Patriot.
RETRENCHMENT

The members of Congress show becoming anx-
iety to prune away those branches of public expen-
dure that require this species Of patriotic excison
In their laudable attempts to shut out the hungry
pectans from feeding too largely the public crib
their impartality is most praiseworthy. The diplo-
matte agent and the petty clerkhe large contractor
and the penny postman-the clerks and the pages of
Congress-experience alike the equal hand of this
pruning operation. But, most unaccountably the
retrenching process comes to pause precisely at the
point where it would be most effective and the most
sautary; for example, the members IN their horror
of self-renunciation not only leave untouched their
eight dollars per diem, but indulge in certain uxu-
ries of the mind, by filling their libraries at the pub
lie charge Among the items in the appropriation
bill for expenses of the Goth Congress, under the
head OF contingencies is the sum of SCI 900 for
books furnished the MEMBERS at the of $500 per
man. Now, while the poor clerk of a Department
is abridged in his bodily comforts by the reduction
of his small stipend, he may contend, with some
show Of justice, that those who hold the purse
strngs should practice little of the equality which
50 often forms the burdens Of their speeches. But
this would be attended by species Of inconvenient
while it is quite compendious to
smugge In this item Of charge for books, under the
head of conli~6escies IA term which, in the hocus
pocus of finance, Las frequently large part to play,
and which covers multitude Of sins of public
ravagance.
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GENERAL LAND OFFICE, April a, 1912.
April 6-taw6w
NAVY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

l4th April, lS42.
TT having been determined by the Navy Depart
i ment to cause to be executed series of careful ex-
perments to ascertain the relative values of the de-
rent varieties Of fuel applicable to the purposes OF
steam navigation in the Navy of the United States,
the proprietors of mines, others, furnishing such
fuel are informed, that upon forwarding to the navy
yard the city of Washington, at their own charge,
quantity not less than two tons in weight of the
fuel which they respectively supply. to be delivered on
or before the lst day of July next, the Department
will the trial of the same to be faithfully made,
to discover its heating power and other properties
cessary to be known, in order to judge of its fitness
for the purpose above specified. Each sample thus
sent must be accompanied by statement certificate
of the origin of the same and the period of its ex-
traction from the mine, also of the points on the At
lanc coast, the Mississippi, Gulf of Mexico, or
the Lakes at which it can be most conveniently de-
ivered
To be published t,cice a 1reek in Madisonian, Ma
tional inelligencer, Army and Navy Chronicle, the
Globe, d. c.. New York Commercial Advertiser and
New York Express; American Sentinel and Penn
syIvania Inelhgencer Cat Harrisburg,) and Ptsburg
Daily American, Pa; Baltimore Sun, Balti mere
American, Md; Richmond Enquirer, Va.
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From the Chicago Daily american.


DIR. REEDS REINFORCEMENT
We have received letter from an intelligent cor.
respondent in Rockford from which we make the fol-
lowing extract:
"RocKFoRp, Winnebago Co., April 10.
''The mail has just arrived bringing the news of
the nomination by the President and unanimous con-
frmaton by the Senate of DR.. Sias Reed as Survey
General of Illinois and Missouri. This has been
rather unusual in the official acts of the govern
ment, and one in which the people of this district
took deep interest in behalf of the Doctor whose
victory is so complete, that it may be supposed
that the exultaton of his friends approaches to enh
sasm. He resided several years at Rock Island, and
passed among as man of high personal worth and
vigorous intellect, and his rejection by the United
States Senate caused no little surprise among those
who knew his capabilities to fill the Office We know
nothing of the gentleman who is displaced and it has
not been office to enquire into the character of
Mr.. Brown, supposng that he is well qualified for the
station-but we felt that standing before this
community as DIR. Reed did, should not be thus lightly
thrown aside and doomed to the political rack merely
on the false testimony OF aspiring Office seekers.
The injustice done to him fully aoned for and
and we admire the act of President Tyler in restor-
ing justice to him by renomnating him to the same Of
flee. 1t was matter of principle and simple Justice
which his friends dcmanded-and though it might
have been in the power of the President to have nom
mated him to an Office of more emolumeuts than the
from which he was unceremoniousy thrust
still such act would have been wanting in the dig
nitytwhch is aachedlto his present course would not
have given half the satisfaction to his friends in
Northern Illinois. Yours
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100 GROSS NEW STEEL PENS.

VIZ LILLIAN FISCHER has just received froyn
w Josiah Hayden, 0he only successful American
manufacturer Of Steel Pens,) five new kinds, called
the Ready Writer, New York, Ladies, Gillott's, and
Union.
The officers eff Government who have used Hay
dens Pens prefer them to all others, and as these
Pens are better in quality and cheaper than the for
egn article, they should on the score of economy
alone, be used in every Office under Government.
The Trade will be supplied at the manufacturers
prices, by applying at Stationers' Hall, the only
Agency south of New York.
may 9-2aw2w
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NOTICE
of the discOntinudnce of the Public Land
Office at BUCYRU US, IN the State Of Ohio.

TTNDER the provisions of the second section of an
~ act of Congress- approved on the 18th OF June,
1910, which declares that whenever the quantity of
public land remaining unsod in any land district shall
be reduced to a number of acres less than one hum
dred thousand it shall be the duty of the Secretary of
the Treasury to discontinue the Land Office of such
district and if any land in any such district shall re-
main unsold at the time of the discontinuance OF
Land Office, the shall be subject to sale at some
one the existing Land Offices most convenient to the
district in which the Land Office shall have been dis
continued of which the Secretary of the Treasury
shall give notice."
Notice is accordingly hereby given TINT, in the pro-
secuon of his Duty under the above section the Sc
creary ofthe Treasury has advised this office that the
Land Office at BUcYRUs in the State of Ohio, is to be
discontinued by law and the lands in said district re-
naming unsold the time of the discontnuance, are
to be thereafter subject to sale at the Land Office at
LIMA, in the same State.
Lands remaining unsold and unappropriaed by
law and subject to private entry, within the limits of
the district of BUCYRUs, will to be subject to en-
try heretofore at that Office from the date of the re-
ceipt of this notice and the Land Officers at LIMA
will give further notice of the day on which they will
be prepared to receive applications for entries OF any
such lands
E. M HUNTINGTON,
Commissioner.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, April 4, 1912.
A pr 6 -taW6W
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-12

NEW NATIONAL WRITING BOOK.-W.
IN FISCHER has Just received from the publishers
1900 Elementary and the National Writing Book,
comprising series Of seven numbers, with copies
adapted to each, prepared with special reference to
the wants of the various classes in Schools and Acade
mics, by David P. Page, Principal of the English
Principal of the above stated Grammar School, Sa-
lem.
Teachers and parents requested to call and
examine these books (being the very best extan at
Stationers' Hall, where every article of superior
gu atty is constantly kept for Wholesale or retail.
may 2-2w3w
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-12
From the .Ns,o Orleans Advertiser

The prospects of the passage of MIR. Cushing's Ex-
chequer Bill are very encouraging.
Our letters speak of decided change in the opin-
ions and feelings of large number of Wing members
of Congress, who have discovered the important fact
that they cannot return to their constituents without
doing something upon the currency question: and who
the subject is discussed and examined becoming
convinced that National Bank is not the panacea of
the ills with which the nation is afflicted or the only
possible means ofcreatng uniform, safe and convert
ble currency. They have ascertaned too that the
question of Bank will kill any who attempts to
sho lder it, and that the Exchequer is daily growing
in favor We have hesitation in predicting the sue
of this "middle ground" and effective financial
scheme, and that too by means of Wing votes and a
few moderate Loco Focos. Whether it succeed, how
ever, or not, of one thing the President
will never give it up, until the People can pass judg-
ment upon it.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-12
From, the Hartford Patriot and Eagle.
THE ADMINISTRATI

One of the most alarming signs of the political
degeneracy of the times is the apathy with which
many men view the struggle which the present Ad-
mnstration is making to maintain itself on the mid
die ground of compromise. Mr.. Tyler, with a
gardessness of self unparalleled at the present day.
has offered himself mediator between the con-
tending parties, hoping that patriotism not quite
extinct in the American bosom. But the ultra wing
burns him in efigy as traitor and the radical loco
laughs at the confusion in the wing camp and puts not
forth single effort to aid the who has saved the
country from the scourge of National Bank.
Are there not "middle men, enough-is not the
Tiers Etat of this Realm large enough to sustain our
Government? Whittier has fled the chivalrous patri-
otism which actuated our fathers in days Of yore
Shall be said of US, that possessing the 1areSt her
tage of freedom ever conferred on the children Of
Adam, we preferred partisanship to our country's
veal and the injury Of our political opponents TO the
suffering interests Of commerce and manufacturers
Butwe Will not despair of the Republic. We will
not yet believe that patriotic party may not be raj
ed who shall go for the settlement Of the harassine
questions, the discussion OF which has shaken the
country to its centre and well nigh paralysed every
branch of industry. Methinks majority of frcemer
feel the need of repose. Methnks there is an opin
ion prevailing among the people, adverse to the fur
Their supremacy of faction. Indeed, it is obvious
that if the great experiment now on trial at Wash
ngon fails the strife Of factions will be prolonged
Indefinitely and the hopes of the manufacturer me
c1anc and working man will be deferred till the
heart is sick.
Be it so, if the people please But if the dstresses
of the country increase with the increase Of party
excitement-if at some future time, the people be-
come satisfied that the huctuation of party policy
rather than either tariff or the want of it, is the
prolific mother Of countless evils-and that the gold
en- opportunity for remedying those evils has passed
away with John Tyler forever-let not the people
then say that the opportunity was not afforded them
and that timely warning was not given them.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-12

3b2b5 Prlzes-39,7II Blanks.
Or about one Prize to Blank.
Tickets only $15-Halves ss7.50-Quarters 49, IS
Eghths ST. 81.
~ The price of certificate of package of 26
whole tickets in the above splendid Lottery is only
$685. certificate of 26 halves only $S2 SO; GER
tifcate of 26 quarters only So 25 certificate of 2G
eighths only $2O GO; and certificate of package
may draw the five highest prizes.
Z = Tickets and shares and certificates of packages
in the above splendid Lottery constantly for sale the
office of the Managers next door east of Gadsbys
Hotel, Washington
35 All orders by mail will meet with the most
prompt attention; and as the drawing is
account of it will be sent to all who order from
us. Address,
J. G. GREGORY G. CO., MANAGERS,
Washington, D. c.
april 2-2aw4wd&c
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90 GROSS WRITING FLUID.-W. FlS-
CO CHER, importer and dealer in fancy and sta
pie stationery, has just received, by the ship yelling
ton direct from the celebrated manufacturer, Henry
Stephens, of London, the above quantity of his un-
equalled Writing Fluid, comprising dark and light,
interchangeable blue and red. Also, his Black Writ
ing Fluid, put up in neat A 8, l6 and 80 OF. stone
Jugs All of which he will sell to the trade at as low
price they purchase them for in New York or
elsewhere in the United States
mar
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LAND AND MILLS FOR SALE.

LAND AND MILLS FOR SALE.
TIME Subscriber has ninety-fv acres of land, a
i small dwelling house on it, good spring Of soft
water within so feet of the door, 100 40 bearing
apple trees, all grated fruit bell pears plumbs peach
trees and currants, sufficient for any family use
Also, grist mill, with two ofstones and saw
mill 27 by SO, with two of saws in it, and an ex-
cellent stand for cotton wollen factory other
machinery situated on Grand river; in the township
of Harpersville Ashabula county, and State of Ohio,
which he will sell cheap for cash-a part in hand, the
residue on a short credit.
mar l6-l1tt GEORGE SCHELLENGER.
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From The Dearborn (Indiana) Register.
THE CROPS.

Accounts from all parts of the country concur in
saying that the prospect Of abundant crops is very
fair.
No blight of any kind has fallen on the farmer
the seasons have been proptous, and the yield will
be greater, in all probability in this State than it has
ever been. The promise, both as to quantity and
quality of grain is good Hard, therefore, may be
the times we shall have abundance, and, what is
more, something wherewith to lessen indebted.
ness
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-12
From the Dtlnoare Co. Republican.
MR. TYSON,S REJECTION

The press all the country, without distinction
of party, is speaking out in tones of indignation at
the unjustifable and uncalled for rejection of Mr.
Tyson by the Senate. This is highly gratifying as it
shows disposition the part of the people to sus-
tain faithful and efficient officer. Those Senators
who grossly abused the power entrusted to them by
their constituents, TO crafty their political anmosty
against the President, have found out are this that
they will not be permitted to perperate outrages like
this with impunity.
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CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLlNo is,
Will promptly and faithfully attend to any profess
sionaI business entrusted to him In Western illinois,
and the river counties Of Missouri and Iowa, above
Hannibal.
gTParcuIar attention given to the collection Of
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon. George Evans, U. S. Senate Hon
Elisha n Allen, House ii Representatives. julyl-
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TO THE LADIES

TO THE LADIES.
THE we'll known firm of ARMAND PROUST &
i co. 349 Broadway, New York, beg leave to in
form the Ladies, that having received by the latest
packets from France, handsome assortment of the
newest articles in the MILLINERY line, viz EN-.
brodered Capes Collars, Shaws, Ball and Wedding
Dresses, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Laces, Ribbons,
made-up Bonnets, Fances, &c.-they have just open
ed an Agency i'll this city, in the upper part Of
Messrs. BoTELER & DoNN's house-furnishing ware
rooms Pennsylvania Avenue, where they respectfully
request call. may 3-*3t
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ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE.
TINE publication of this paper has been suspended,
i about three weeks, for the want of very trfing
sum Of money-not five per cent. of the amount of
outstanding subscriptions. AS soon as remittances,
advised Of now on the way, and daily expected shall
be received, the publication will be resumed.
Every one indebted is earnestly requested to make
an immediate remittance. APP 26
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BRISTOL BOARDS.

BRISTOL BOARDS.
wv FISCHER importer, has just received direct
w from England large assortment of superior
BRISTOL BOARDS
OF every size and thickness that is made which will
be sold to the trade or Seminares the most rea-
sonable terms at Statiouers' Hall
April 27-tf
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A certificate of packages of rs wholes, $40
:. 26 halves, $l2O
26 quarters, $50
26 eghths $50
GPersons at distance may be assured that
their orders will be promptly and faithfully attend
ed to-
All communications are considered and held strict
ly confidential.
All prizes sold in our Lotteries will cashed on pre-
sentation. Address
R. FRANCE, Managers Office,
Washington city, d. c.
Mays If
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T1AYS Lininen for piles,
II Hewe's Nerve and Bone Lnment,
Daley's Magical Plain Extractor
Oldridge's Balm of Columbia,
East India Hard Dye.
The genuine to be had only of
C. II. JAMES g. CHAS. STOTT,
Agents, w ashington d. C.
Anr;I IA
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DR. T.. G. EVANS TONIC EYE WATER
IL The Causes Of Inflammation in the Eyes are
numerous-externa injuries, blows, particles of
sand, lime dust, getting into them exposure to
cold and strong light and intemperance, and from
whatever the inflammation proceeds it should
be subdued speedily; and method oftreaiment can
subseive better this important end than the one that
imparts strength to the numerous vessels OF the eye
The Tonic Eye Water is distinctly of this class. A
few applications of to the eye are all that is necessa-
ny for aproper cure.
For sale by J. & W. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District doors east oGadsbys
an0
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J. G. GREGORY co. MANAGERS

J. G. GREGORY & co. MANAGERS
MOST SPLENDID LOTTERY!
To be drawn May 81, 1842.
CAPITAL $4,000 DOLLARS
1875, 0OO-$12, 5000 prizes of $1,000, &c.
Is drawn numbers in each package of &c tickets.
UNION LOTTERY-CLAss No. I.
To be drawn at Alexandria, d. c. Saturday,
May 81, 1842.
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DIR. T. G. EVANS AMERICAN VEGETA-
RE VJRMIEIJ(iE

DR.. +. G. EVANS AMERICAN VEGETA-
BILE VIRMlFUGE.
TT is fair to conclude that every man VIII speak 10
i high terms of his own productions; but, with re-
gard to this prompt and powerful ,oorm destroyer 'he
proprietor has only to say give IL trial. and the re-
suit will show you how much it is entitled to It's dis-
tinguished name. If worms be the cause OF com
plant, fair trial of this medicine will decide
the fact.
1t is compounded Of pure vegetable ingredients,
and may be depended being both safe and certain.
For sale by
]. g. w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District two doors east of Gadsbys
April 6-3t
CPRING FASHION, 1870. FISH & CO.
- will introduce the New York "Spnng Fashions
for gentlemen's hats this day.
Browns Hotel, doors west ofthe main entrance.
3-3tf
DATENT COFFEE CLEARER-This article
i will be found on trial to be equal, if not superior
any thing heretofore used for the purpose OF clear
ing, settling coffee, clear AMBER and Its cheap
ness adds another inducement to its use, as box
contains sufficient to "settle" IS gallons. There IS
nothing in the composition that can in any way be IN
furious to health. For sale by
LAMBRIGHT & CRANDEL,
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the depot
Ian OFF