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SELLING OFF-SELLING OFF.

wv E would respectfully call the attention of all
w persons in pursuit of the most fashionable
French and English goods to give a call, few
doors west Of Browns Hotel
N. B. Great inducements are now held out to MEM
bers of Congress, and all Others to purchase we
are selling out stock positively at cost.
Best quality black velvet shawls
Velvet scarts and plush shawls
Elegant silk shawls, g. and 1914 in size
Dress handkerchiefs and scarfs in great profuson
Blue black satin stripe and coored, yard wide silks,
(none superor)
$50 pieces silks, every style and price
| case Irish linens, warranted puIe)
8 cases long cloth shifting, for gentlemen
few Paris imported short cloaks, half price
10 pieces best mating and ingram carpetings
Lupin's 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
Toweng Of every kind, very cheap
Together with large and desirable stock embrac-
ing every variety of goods usually found in line.
Goo Is will be carefully packed and sent to any
part of the country.
N. B. We feel grateful to our numerous customers
who have promptly paid their accounts, and re-
spectfully press all Others to make immediate settle
ment WIN. e. GEO. STETTINIUS.
July 20-3teod
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From The .Ne,c York Standard.
PERPETUAL SESSION OF CONGRESS-ITS
OBJECTS


The decree appears to have gone forth that Con-
gress will not adjourn before the month of Septem-
ber and from the unusually small amount of bust
ness that has yet been perfected, compared with
the immense that remains to be done it is hard
y probable that even September will bring the
sion to a close, but 1t will find its ending only imme-
dately preceding the time when the next session must
by law commence. The present Congress, by thus
protracting their session. if they have done good to
no one else have at least done good to themselves,
and as all charity is said to begin at home, the mem
bers of the present Congress must at all events be
set down as very charitable collection of self
esteeming gentlemen, careful of their interests, if
not of their patriotism But in the midst of the self
compacency induged by these able and faithful rep
resentatves of their own purses and pockets, it may
be well to inquire whether that was the special bust
for which they were sent to legisate, and whe-
Their they were not chosen rather to regulate and
guard the affairs of the great nation enact such
laws as necessary for the public veal to perfect
such measures as calculated to subserve the best
interests of their constituency, instead of hayIg
their whole attention directed to their individual
comforts and consequence, and violating the conf
dence reposcd in them by talking against time, and
endeavoring to degrade coordinate de, artment of
the Government.
In the good old days of the republic, before selfish.
ness had ripened into science, the ART of caong
the people had been counted one of the cardinal
virtues--the representatives considered as the
seponts--,he people their sovereigns and masters,
1t was then deemed part at least of the duty of
the legislators TO reg I'd the will of the people, and
to carry out their wishes far it possible to
do But this principle, if still in existence is not
reduced practice in any considerable degree in
degenerate days. For it appears to be the very
acme of patriotism to trhe with he wishes and in
terests of the people, and to regard them in other
light, than the convenient stepping stones of the
representatives interest and ambition. When once
warmly nestled in their seats in CoDgress-the first
business latery has been the passage of an act APP
propriating money to pay themselves their wages,
and then tardily to devise and tediousy to discuss
other measures ostensibly for the benefit of the
munity but in reality to benefit themselves, to put
money their pockets or to accomplish some object
selfish in its purpose and intended to advance their
future fortunes or fame, in the way of official eleva-
ton As necessarily connected with these is the inn
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NEW MUSIC.--Just received the following pieces
IN of New Music at the old established store, two
doors east Of 18th street, Penn. avenue.
w. FISCHER.
| have roamed the world over; by E. J. Loder.
Old friends and true friends; by J. P. Knight
Come to me gentle seep-Romance words by Mrs.
Hemans
Treasures of the heart; by Pauseron.
Calm is the sailors eye; by J. P. Taylor.
Go, 90 and forget by Charles Bassini.
Welcome, lovely month agan-words by young
lady.
Oh, softly falls the foot of love; by E. J. Loder.
My star of hope; by Pauseron.
Dost thou think forget thee? by ]. P. Knight
Hunters wife-arranged to a Swiss air; by w. ].
Lemon.
Songs of the sea. No. L. Merrly DER the waves No.
q When the moonbeams No. 3. Oh sail with
me.
Valsc Melancoque; by j. w. Ralliwoda.
Union values; by Thomas Ayling.
Blue lick waltz, by J. Gauter.
Hunngue waltz; by c. F. Rudolph.
Gracosa waltz; by G. H. Legras.
Isabel quckstep
Burnetl's quckstep by T. Rebhurn.
Weschester quckstep; by Master G. E. Blocker.
Tehoseroran grand march; by w. r. Coppock.
Governor Ceaveland's qu'cksteE by N. A. Jea ett
Oh, take me back to Switzerand arranged as quick
step.
Deep, deep sea- for two performers by t. Baker.
Rory OMoore; variations by G. F. Bristow.
Swiss scene Fantasi; by F. Burgmuler.
Thou art lovely flower; for the guitar.
Wake, wake, my fairest; do do
Rory OMoore; do do
June Is
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From the Baltimore Sun
OBITUAR


Departed this life, after an illness Of few days.
at Seekonk, Bristol county. Massachusetts, on the
26th instant, Captain CALEB ABEL, aged 50 years,
father of A. S. Abel, of the proprietors of this
paper. The deceased enjoyed large share of the
esteem and confidence Of his fellow-ctizens, whom
he served for than thirty successive years. dis
charging with fidelity the duties of various civil Off
ces conferred on him by their suffrage He was a
whom, through long life, proved himself lite.
rally useful in his day and generaton-one who
mended himself to the favor of his numerous ac-
quantance by upright walk in life and by the ex-
ercise of those qualities which constitute the charac-
ter of sincere friend and kind neighbor. Integ-
rity of purpose was prominent trait in his charac-
ter and he possessed in eminent degree those do
nestle virtues which endear the head of family to
all its members. By these he was beloved and re-
speced, and though not untmely snatched away they
for his departure; but they have the consoa-
ton of the Chrstion hope that in going to another
world he has gone to better, and exchanged life
of care for of eternal felicity
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FROM VERA CRUZ.

A letter published in the New Orleans Bulletin,
dated at Vera Cruz on the 18th inst says:
'tThe Mexicans from this port have surprised and
captured, off Campeachy, the best vessel the Campo
chanos had, and brought her safe in here 1t is a
brig purchased not long ago, formerly a Spanish
merchantmen, mounts IA guns and long tom a
pivot, had 70 men on board and was taken by 40.
We expect hourly to learn that the same fate has
happened to part of the Texan Navy, who, probably
aware of the danger they run, have not shown their
noses for long time on our coast so much SO that
feel in perfect security and thank God coast
ing trade has seldom been more active"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-02
HARTFORD RETREAT FOR THE INSANE
At the beginning of the year, ending 3lst March,
LS42, the number Of patients at the Retreat, was
Remaining at the Retreat

Dr. Brigham's views with regard TO insanity, ex-
tend much farther than those adopted by the people
generally. He seems to think that genius is very
closely allied to insanity and instances several very
distinguished men, whose greatest efforts he attri-
butes to incipient Madness while he seems to admit,
that the insanity was rather an Improvement their
mental powers than otherwise. Among those rames
are Byron, Luther Rosseau Robert Hall and even
DR.. Johnson He thinks that in their writings ''de-
scriptions of incpent madness" may be found, fev-
IDENTITY drawn from their own sensations"
The Institution continues to enjoy the valuable
services of the Rev T. II. Gallaudet, whose aid, as
Chaplain, is essential in the moral treatment of pa
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NOTICE.

TIME Schooner NIGHTHAWK will take trip
i to the CAMP MEETING, held on The 18th of Au-
gust on the eastern shore of Deals Island, Som
erset county, Md and can take 20 or 25 white male
passenger they boarding themselves, fare is3 per
head, there and back to Washington. Every possible
care will be taken TO accommodate the passengers
we'll az the vessel will afford She will leave Rev s
Wharf Washington, on the 10Th inst, and will re-
turn as soon the meeting is
ROBERT WALTER, Captain.
N. B.-The vessel is new and about % or 30 tons
burden, and can be seen al Lcnnsxs wharf near the
Long Bridge r. w.
aug l--IwA
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ON the petition of w w. Woodwork, admins
" TRAITOR of the estate of VIM. Woodwork, de-
ceased, of the city of New York. dated the 18th day
of july 1912, praying for the extension of patent
granted to said VIM Woodwork, for an improve
ment inpaning, growing and cutting boards &c. for
seven years from the expiration of said patent, which
takes place on the 2Sth day of December next
1t ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, the first day of September next, at
~ O'Clock, M.-and all persons notified appear
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 Ma
disonian and National lntelIigencer printed at Wash
ington, ID. c.; the Baltimore Sun, printed at Bat-
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 week..
H. l.. ELLSWORTH,
July l9-law3w Commissioner Of Patents.
p. S-Papers named above will please copy, and
send the papers containing the publication, with their
bills, to the Patent Office
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A CARD.

THE undersigned having, under the firm of John
Il & CalIan opened an office of General Agen-
cy for the negotiation and transaction of such bust
ness as may be confded 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-
sonal 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, settlement of estates executing the duties of
trustees, &c. &C.; all for fair and reasonable COM
mission at their office on 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, 10
those who know, or who have known them, it is
unnecessary to say their business will be conducted
upon principles the srctest proprety in all respects
and that all moneys passing through their hands will
be promptly RENTED otherwise disposed OF accord
LEWIS JOHNSON,
r.
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GREAT ATTRACTION

GREAT. ATTRACTION.
MIR. G. II. CHASE, from the North, has arrived
ltl in this city and is exhibiting at ms rooms
corner of 9Th street and Pennsylvania Avenue, oPpo-
site Centre Market, specimens Of the most astonlsa-
ing Improvements in PENMANS3lP ever before
witnessed He promises the same success to all VINO
will do justice his instructions for one course OF
lessons, or no pay will be required lie VIII remain
in this city but a few weeks Make Immediate APP
plication, if YOU wish to secure his services.
Parents sending their children to this School, may
rely on perfect satisfaction.
All lovers of good writing whether wishing to take
lessons not respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime Mr. C.'s penmanship, and the improvement OF
his pupils.
Terms "a lessons, tuition S5-l2 lessons, 50.
Lessons given at any time from 3 A. M. to
9P. M.
Washington City, July 20, 1912. Otis
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AMERICAN ATHEN HlUM,
2S, RUE BAssE DU RAMrART.

TTNHE Undersigned citizens of the U nited States,
i being DESTROYS of establishing American IL
brary and readingroom in Paris, for the purpose of
obtaining information generally relative to their
tive country, and of facilitating just appreciation of
the same throughout Europe, as we'll as with view
to cement the amicabe relations between the Old and
the New World; have agreed to pay he amount placed
opposite their names annually for three consecutive
years, from the lst of January, 1912.
They agree to submit the entire and permanent
control of the amounts paid by them to association
composed Of the following gentlemen, viz:
His ExceIlency HENRY WHEATON,
LORENZO DRAPER, American Consul at Paris,
ALEXANDER VATTEMARE, author of " The System
Of International Exchanges"
HENRY LEDYARD, Secretary of Legation,
EUGENE A. VAIL,
And authorize them, or any three of them, to make
such arrangements for the dispos ion of the
they may see proper to change them at their peasure
to appoint substitutes act for them, and successors
in Of the resignation death of either OF hem
to dispose of the books other property of which
they may become possessed, should they at any time
deem fit do SO; to appropriate the funds arising
there FROM and all other funds obtained by hem as
they may best and, in short, to do whatever in
their judgment may most conduce to the execution OF
the above design.
In the event of the resignation death of either of
the members of the association, and the accord
ance of the survivors the selection of fifth, 1t
is understood that the is to be named by the Di
plomatic Agent of the U ned States at Paris.
(Sigped)
NoTE. Those who desire to pay the whole amount
fther subscription at present, will please to add
notice to that effect Tue subscribed will be re-
ceived by the American Consul, H. Place Vendome
or 80, Rue Hauteville in cash, in orders upon
bankers either here or in the United States; and it
is requested that this card be returned to the Consul
by post otherwise.
Specimens of American art as we'll as books of
cry description will be acceptable donations.
Terms Of subscription.
year 100 francs,
6months, 5O do
3 do 70 do
do 10 do
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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. It is supposed,
however, he is somewhere in the Western country.
I5EDIroRs of papers in the West would confer
great kindness by inserting the above, and any in
formation may be addressed to E. d., Washington.
July 30-tf
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wv AFTER WATER! WATER !!!-Th day
w received fresh supply of w hite Sulphur Wa
ginia, which will sell reasonable terms IN quan,i-
ties to suit cusomers--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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TISSUE PAPER.

NV FISCHER has just received large quanti-
w of white, blue, pink, green, and yellow lis
sue Paper-some of which is beautifully perforated
and well calculated to cover gilt frames plated ware,
and ornamental work For sale, wholesale and re.
tail at Stationers' Hall
July 20--tf
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-02

REsreArroN OF On. BANGs.--The Rev. DR.. Bangs
president of Wesleyan University, Middletown, has
signifed to the prudential committee his intention to
resign his Office Immediately after the approaching
commencement, Aug. M.--Hutford Couran
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NOTICE.
T HEREBY forewar all persons from trusting my
l. wife, ELIZABETH SUMBY, on my account, as
am determined to pay no debts contracted by her
after this date.
JAMES SUMBY.
July 90 lS42-3t*
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-02

REMOVAL OF THE LAND OFFICE FROM
BURLINGTON TO FAIRFIELD, IOWA
TERRITORY.
TN consequence of representations in regard to the
i expediency and prcpriety of removing the Land
Office located Burlington, in the Iowa Terri
tory, 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, 1912.
July l2-w6w
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-02

NEW MUSIC.
TUST received the following New Music, at the old
established store, third door east of 10Th street,
Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
The night blooming Jessamine.
The faded flowers, words by J. Russell.
The parents prayer, words by J. A. Wade.
Sister DEAR by H. R. Bishop.
Lady awaken! the moonlight is glowing.
The sailors funeral, words by Capt. Johnson.
meier on that lip, words by Moore.
Where is my own bright land
My beautiful Rhine, for the Guitar.
Miss Lucy Long, do. do
Oh strike the lutte lady, for the Guitar.
Captain Ogdens quick step.
E'Etoile du Matin yalse.
SYnelope waltz, by Brandt.
Ellen's waltz, by R. Davis, Alexandria.
Venice march, by Burgmuller.
Rosita grand vase.
Variations brilliantes, by Herr.
Overture de POpera favori.
L'Ambassadrice july %
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PATENT OFFICE, July 81, 1912.

ON the petition Of Edward Clark, Of the city OF
~ New York, dated the 18th july 1912, praying for
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 the 4th day of December next.
1t ordered that the said petition he heard at the
Patent Office on the first Monday in November next,
at IL o'clock, NJ and all persons notified to APP
pear and show cause, if any they have, why said Pc
tition ought not to be granted.
Ordered also, that this notice be published in the
Madsonian, and National Intelligencer, printed at
Washington ID. 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 a week for
three weeks previous to first Monday in November
next. II. l.. ELLSWORTH.
P. S. Papers named above will please copy, and
send the papers containing the publication, with their
bills, to the Patent Office. july 28-law3w
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
ID AN AWAY from the subscriber on the night of
IN the oath inst. Sunday m,tlatto man. named
PETER MATTHEW'S, aged about 81 years and
about feet 10 inches hgh-of good form and looks,
good house servant, and carriage driver in which
capacity he has been employed for the last years.
PETER is very civil in his department, with soft
voice. His teeth defective and he uses tobacco.
He took with HIM good assortment of winter and
summer clothing-among which are recolected one
green cloth frock coatone black cloth dress coat
linen and gambroon pantaloons lght-colored vests
black hat and brown fur cap, SC.
will give $50 if Peter is taken in the State of
Maryland and secured so that get him again-Sl0O
if taken in any other State, and get him agan-and
$50 if secured in the District of Columbia.
JAMES HARMED.
Washington City, 26th July, 1912. 3td&c
TRAVELLING TRUNKS have on hand 35
Il fine Leather Travelling Trunks all sizes, some
of which will be disposed of very cheap--as
able as 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 Globe.
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FOR SALE
CEVERAL unimproved Squares and City Lots
~ Apply to JOHNSON & CALLAN
july 27-3t
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Sand Boxes, do do.
Wafer Stands, do do.
Ink, in quart bottles, Maynard & Noyes', black.
Do do Cooper & Phillips, do
Do in half pints. Arnold's, red.
Waters, red per h., including canisters.
Pounce, per pound.
Black Sand, per bushel.
Prepared India Rubber, per pound
Sealing Wax, best scarlet, do.
Cotton Irvine, assorted sizes, do.
Seine do do do do.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposals
pie, andbm one sample, of each article bid for.
Each article must be bid for, and more than
one price named for any one article.
Bids not fully conforming to the advertisement will
not be considered.
The terms and conditions annexed to the advertise
ment for Printing are, far applicable, to be in
corporated in the contract for Stationery; and the
head of the Department will, in all cases, Judge
whether the articles rendered by the contractors are
of the quality required by the contract.
G.. A. WICkLIFF,
july 19-tA1 Postmaster General.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-13

PHYSICIAN long accustomed to prescribe fer diseases
n of private resides at "a Mott street He has
ing been particular aud close observer Of and
effect he has obtained thorough practical knowledge OF
this branch of profession which has enabled him To- INTRO
duce valuable into his practice He does
Z to perform thorough radical cures and short
space Of time pos.by be done with advantage and
safety the patient And generally speaking s not ne
for patient to observe any change IN business pur
from whence result 50 many Of
or secondary symptoms and the like result FRI queny fol-
lows the many remedies for this that
any medcn no good in the ht or primary stages d
the human when its has
been long continued thus while the patient swallowing
edcins from day to day his disease not chanelng to
chronic FORM say the leasts likely to terminals in
permanent debility perhaps something worse, as for IN
stap. srcture-how hundred there may be at this
very taking medicine under circumstances that
The disea might prove be structure and should this be the
case important for the patient to know that one edne
alone did, cure structure IL 10 we'll
that the patient have structure many months
or without his knowledge and without effect
except TO in ere ase the required make
victims OF iudiscretion misfortune who are about
10 select medical adviser ud well to call and obtain
little book treating entirely on these com lnn II small
language very plain and easily understood Price SO cents
r resorys residence at 81 Mott street. about 100 yards
from Chatham square, nearly op?cse the church He does
moi limit his attendance to few hours but mny be found at
home al any hour OF day nigh (obserye that No "a is not
his we'll arranged Tor the reception OF
paents and his charges mode rate.
The book also be had at the following drug snres-Is
Futen corner OF Gois; Fulton and William streets
and corner Chamber ST. and Broad way both corners. 49,
Correspondents from any part Of the country post pad)
ordering the book and covering ST. will receive II by mail
pest paid Those wishing personal advice and me-
dicpe must remit fee attention Direct to 81
Aotts str