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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-22
CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLINoIs,
Will promptly and faithfully attend TO any probes
sional business entrusted to him IN western liineis,
and the river counties of Missouri ana iowa. ABOVE
Hannibal.
z1Particular attention given to the collection OF
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon George Evans, U. s, Senate; Hon
Aisha r. Allen, House Representatives Joiy''
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-22

ERENCH FANCY ARTICLES.-W. FIS-
l. CHER has just received from the importer
consignment two cases of beautiful fancy articles,
which he will sell at the invoice prices. Ladies and
gentlemen invited to examination of them at
Stationers' Hall, where large collection of useful
ticles constantly kept for SALE feb
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KENT'S INK.

KENT'S INK.
VIZ FISCHER has just received from the manu-
w .facturer, Edward n Kent, Of New York, a
complete assortment of his black blue, and rednk all
of which is equal, if not SUPERIOR to any other made
in the country, and which will be sold at less price
at Stationer's Hail.
March IA.
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INT MIXERS OF CONGRESS-To give those
1Vl gentlemen an opportunity to possess copy Of
hat eslimable work, MCCULLOCH'S CONNER
CIAL DICTIONARY, the publisher has left few
copies for that purpose Statoner's Hail. only unit
next Saturday.
. feb2S | W. FISCHER.
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+ REMONA VIOLlN.-W. FISCHER has Just
~ received for sale old Cremona Violin, war
ranted genuine, and made by the celebrated Strada-
gus. Price only 300. The owners continued sick
ness prevents him from using it, otherwise it could
not be purchased for $500. feb 5
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PROPOSALS FOR IRON.
NAVY CoMmssIoNERs' OFFICE,
h.,u ISlc

INHE time for receiving offers for furnishing ltON,
II under the advertisement of the 9TH instant, Is
hereby extended to O'Clock, p. M of the LIST April
next The papers authorized to publish that adyer-
tisement will please note the extension.
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CTATIONERY, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.
- FOREIGN AND AMERICAN.--The sub
scribers have constantly on hand extensive assor
ment Of Foreign and American Stationery of the
finest qualities and they receiving, by each arrival
from London and Paris varieties of the best Sta
tionery articles of those cities
They also engaged IN manufacturing almost all
kinds of American Stationery, and particularly of
BLANK BOOKS,
OF the most durable kind made from the finest linen
paper and bound in manner unequalled in this
country for strength and durability Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed have
way, and any Of their superfne books which may be
ordered will be warranted to stand usage for that length
of time
ORDERS from public Offices, institutions, and indivi-
duas will be attended to with promptness and at fair
rates. HOGAN & THOMPSON,
No. 80 North 4th ST., and No 1903,
Chestnut, ST., Philadelphia.
may 2S-1y
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nor SALE-A pair of excellent HORSES, well
Il matched, strong and sound.
Also BUGGY, with leather top, and new har
ness, for single horse.
Also, HAY PRESS, for packing hay in bales fol
transportation.
THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON, March 8, lSi2.-3t
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
ID YOUNG LADlES-M. MECHEGARAY,
having resumed the charge of her old establishment in
New York, with the view of permanent residence
in the city, respectfully Informs her friends and the
public that the first Of May next she will remove
her school from its present location No. 663 Broad
way, to the spacious newly erected buildings south
corner of 18th street. opposite Union Park This ST.
tuaon at the branching of the two great avenues of
New York. combines the advantages Of city and
country residence and is also of the easiest by
he daily line of stages starting every five minutes
rom ethe point of the main streets.
Circulars at Messrs. Bcrard and Mondon's, 36
Courand street, and at Roe Lockwood's, 4ll Broad
way mar 8.2m
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APOLLO HALL.
THIRD AND LAST LECTURE

THIRD AND LAST LECTURE.
NT RS. SAMUEL BUTLER informs the ladies
lVl and gentlemen of Washington that her third
and last Lecture and REGULATIONS will be given on
WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, March %.
When it is her intention to lecture on
PHRENOLOGY, MARRIAGE, AND WOMAN
On this occasion it is Mrs. BurLERs intention 10
address herself particularly to the Ladies.
a5 Tickets, so cents each, to be had at the door Of
the Hall on Wednesday evening.
Lecture to commence precisely at o'clock.
mar 81
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think it matter of no Importance that their honor
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-22
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.

mar I5--dlm
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-22

NAVY COMMITS sIoNER's OFFICE,
MARCH 5th, 1912.
PROPOSALS., sealed and endorsed, will be re-
i ceived at this office, until O'Clock T. M, OF
the Goth of the present month"; for furnishing and de-
livering at the Navy Yard Washington, District OF
Columbia free of charge to the United States all the
Iron required in the construction OF the following
Chain Cables .4nchors, Tanks and Cambooses, VIZ
CHAIN CARRIE IRON
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-02
Baltimore.
Correspondence of the Herald.l
BALrIMoRI. July |. Is

BALTIMORE July !, ls42.
Mr. EDIToR,-
very powerful and terrific thunder storm passed over
city yesterday afternoon. The rain came down in
torrents while flash of lightning succeeded another
in awful grandeur. house Govanstown oc upied
by Mr.. shuz, was struck by the fluid though Of
the inmates were hurt schooner in the bay am told,
also struck, and her masts very much shattered
Heavens artillery rolled the anthems the great con-
for the space of an hour in sublime eoqnenco
To-day the licence law putting tax Of three thousand
dollars per brokers, goes into effect their
intention have been informed to doing all bust
ness and to have the constuonaty of the law tested
speedily possible For this purpose may be requisite
for of hemselv to be the nformer. The
munity owever grea evil brokers have been consd-
cred by the stupid and ignorant) it is admitted will be
caused to suffer very much.
mad hog seen yesterday short distance in the
country. 1t attacked gentleman named Robinson and
would doubtless have bitten him had he not been
horseback. II was in pursuant OF him three miles.
The Union Bank Of this city has dec Jared dividend OF
q per for the last six months This institution de-
cared dividend for the six months previous Nearl,
all banks in fact have recently made their regular
dividends.
The Baltimore Patriot out yesterday, in strong
hgh-toned and unequvocal terms for Henry Clay and
pac his in bold capitals at the head OF its columns
as candidate for the next Presidency.
The trial Of John Linton yet progressing in the City
Court 1t is very tedious, and will probably consume
another day or two.
Yesterday the warmest day we have had. The
nero about three O'clock p NJ stood at co. Il was
not enough almost melt adamantne rock We shall
have ascorcher Of this too from present appearances
There is no alteration in Virginia money. quote
Wheeling at discount all other banks 81 City six per
cent stocks 6s. Exchange New York and Boston, par
4 discount Philadelphia, par. Harvest has already
commenced The crop is not SO much injured
ticpaed Yours, RODERlCK.
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PHILADELPHIA.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Herald.l

PHILADELPHIA, July ], 1s42.
Merciiu fathers what hot DAY this is Yesterday
was thought to be scorcher but it touch to this
BY Monday night should this Gather continue the nan.
cal situation of citizens will be fully tested all who
then found in the city may be safely down too
poor to get out of it, Extensive preparations making
for various lh of July excursions and for longer visits
the country. Cape Island, Saratoga, and Brandywne
Springs are the principal points of attraction.
The Mechanics Bank commenced its resumption today
and maintained it without the slightest difficulty very
small amount of coin demanded in comparison with
be thus and have hopes that seme Of our other
broken banks will follow suit small amount of bust.
done in stocks to-day prices much the same
csterday.
A bill passed our State Senate on Thursday which in.
erests materially the creditors of the United States
Bank in Philadelphia The bill got UP the bene-
fit Of certain debtors to the Branch Erie and provides
that unless the assgnees the United States Bank will
agree to receive its own issues in men Of debts due it
all property by them seized for the collection of such
debts shall not be sod unless it brings twohrs of its
appraised value. The bill opposed by Mr.. Spack.
and Others and passed by a vote of II to To- This
will materially affect the interests of those who hold the
assigned assets Of the Bank-thougha righteous
Several persons have bean arrested in the city today
charged with passing counterfeit bills the Bank
| Princeton and notes of the Commercial Bank at Mil.
ngton altered to notes OF the Commercial Bank of this
| city.
Our city is remarkably dull in all business operations
markets full of every thing good to eat drink and wear
prices quite low rather prices that would be low
| wages.
The Rainbow" steamboat. goes to Cape Island on
| Monday. Her fame for speed is fast filling up her
passenger list; don't know but shall go down in her
myself If knew which of the several boats kept tn,
best wine and the coolest ce should be able to deter
mine at once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-02

THE LAST NIGHT OF FANNY.-The audience as
sembled yesterday evening at the Park Theatre,
really astonished for its responsibility and num-
bers-consderng the times and the weather, it was
phenomenon and the last we shall see for many a
day The enthusiasm knew no bounds. During the
evening, Mr. Barry was obliged to present him
self TO beg the indulgence of the audience not to
oblige Mdlle. Elssler to repeat the Sapateo.
After dancing the Cracopienne, as it seemed she
never danced ii before she was called out-the au
dience she came forward. She said:-
lwould fan say weird of this nights underak
ing but have not the neart to do it. Let me con-
lure you TO be faithful to what you have 80 nobly
begun The hour OF parting has come at last, and
II wellnigh overcomes me. Must l. then, bid ad!eu
an eternal adieu-to people who have poured
out their gifts upon me like water-who have never
wavered in their generosity or kindness from the
moment OF welcome to this gloomy one of separa-
lion 7 omy native Germany and adopted France
| owe much but how express TO thee, America,
al the obligations that overwhelm my mind
and heart! Accept the humble offering of my
gratitude, thus moistened by my tears. Farewell,
Kind friends: farewell, America. Living, will
cherish thy memory dying, will bless it.
Her delivery was frequently interrupted by her
tears, and never did listen TO such tones of heart
felt sorrow-she spoke though her heart was halt
breaking. There was not dry eye in the house.
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Died,

On Thursday, June 3Oth, PHILIP LrpEr, youngest
of John p and Eliza Jane Morse, aged IL months and II
days.
On Friday July LIST, after long Illness MATHEW TEN
rrSr Of Elan and Michael Tempeny eyed years six
months and DAYS.
His funeral will take place from his fathers residence
so Centre street this day at o'clock AL his friends
requested 10 attend.
Augustus and Mary Shea.
On Thursday 30th inst Mr.. JOHN FEAMsrnp aged rs
years.
On Thursday evening after lingering illness, THOMAS
Slower. aged 10 years and , months.
On Friday July LIST, aged years and month, JoHs
JACOB, son of Adam j. Levy.
On Thursday, the 3oth June WILLIAM wLpra, aged
50 wears.
On THURSDAY after long illness, HANNAH wife Of Geo.
Tellmap, in the 25th year of her age.
On the 10th utimo after long and painful illness, sA
Mason.
Al Enfield, Conn. the 18th ult Mr. JosKpH lsoRAHA,
in the Doth year of his age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-02

I'll. l.sNCET.-Thc number Of this popular Iaur-
nal issued MS mo.nins. commences the second vo-
June T. 20 l,acs hain-. issued annually al SO per
anaunl, or Twelve SIN ings u volume. Zach volume
contains upwards of four hundred closely printed
pages double octave form. The Lancet is thus the
cheapest periodical in existence. Persons NAV now
subscribe or the current half year and so obtain the
second volume
purG, the past half year, the following courses of
lectures have appeared in the Lancet DR.. FoRRY's
on Climate Or MARSHALL. HALL's. on the Nervous
SYstem Dr MOTIFS, on surgery DIR. REVERE 5
on the spinal Marrow DR.. A. III. STEVENS, on
Diseases oil the kscium, Che celebrated Abernc-
tian ltciIges) T.. SwEIr's, on Diseases of the
Chest and III Stcthescope; nr. DErMoLD's, on Or
thopoeoic SuIs"r' tv,,l, 5e4utilu! cagravins) and
s'.tc,ons .cc.a he clinical lectures of Professor
NELrslu q Pdri. t s,:her win these valuable
oiscouSes, 'uele have appeared II .t VS. and notices
OF tn ned.cal literature OF the day both in Europe
aud America reports OF TIE einiq,,s in this city
novel and extraordinary cases valuable original
papers-snd a complete synopsis of tho most inter
esIlng contents OF foreign and domestic medical Pc
rcuicdls.
Tine Lancet is now acknowledged to be the most
useful and popular medical work ever published in
tbs country, and will soon be, predicted in
the hands OF every physician who wishes to keep
pace with he progress of his art From It's present.
ing much information, and that in very access.
bic shane, respecting topics ofmenica Jurisprudence,
the work isalso calculated 10 be of essential value
10 The lawyer whilst its scientific character gives it
unequS ooal claims to place in the library of every
literary and scientific man. A few copies of the
fist volume, neoty bound viii in few days be for
,,l, al, Il Ill,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-02

NEW MEDICAL JoURNAI.-The extraordinary and
unprecedented success OF the New York Lancet has
quite as;onislicd medical publishers. And the fact
that a scientific work has attained in six months
circulation, probably equal TO that of all the others
devoted TO the same interests, in the country put to.
sether ie very naturally somewhat surprising &c
those who do not understand the secret of the sue.
cess of;he LGrcet. That journal has succeeded be-
cause no expense has been spared in its manage
ment-because il has pursued perfectly independ
em course-and because it has been uniformly cor
Quoted with talent, energy and experienced bushes
Medical School, encouraged by the prosperity of tn
L.q1lc1, intend to commence the publication Of
journal 10 be devoted 10 their particular interests
We have heard il limited that the editorial manage
ment OF this periodical is TO be entrusted to Profes
sors Mott and Bedford, and however unwise thi,
Faculty may be in supposing that journal devoted
10 a little clique can succeed, yet we must acknow
ledge, without hesitation, that the choice of thes,
gentlemen as editors evinces no little sagacity. tn,
literary and scientific character of Dr. Mott has beer
established beyond cav in his book of travels ar
ne lectures IN the Lancet whilst wherever DIR. BED
ford il lnown, he is considered to be a man of sngu
larry bed and original genius. We hope that IN
conrcIn aie1 journal vlli coon make rs appearance
and uc have no doubt that undr- The auspices o
Drs Mott and Bedford it will prove 10 be remark
ably unique and entertaining.
-
- IL Il n
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This market continues inactive. The only sales Of
-four Of any consequence have been for England at 1915
abar rel Tor Ohio twenty-five hundred barrels went in
he Philadelphia to-day for London. Genesee -four In
down to $s94; Georgetown So l2s and Ohio and Michigan
s5s7i Rye flour sells at 50 80 and Indian meal at So
3, l2l.
In grain there is little dongwhea brings 81 AS
IL cents; rye 81 cents and oats 3t cents The market
well supplied
iome changes within the week. Flour is not firm by
en- cents barrel it Tuesday last and wheat has
settled down nominaly to $ll24 Corn is in demand and
aiken a, "a cents. Oats 25 by the cargo
During the first two weeks in June there were shipped
from Michigan city the following articles:-
Wheat bush Corn, bush. Pork and Flsur, bbi
1890 81 500 2323
Most of which were consigned to Buffalo
Breadstus continue to pour into Canada from the rich
The following shows the amount passing through
he Wclland Canal from the opening Of navigation to the
Ist Iine for nndI
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Provision Market.

Our Butchers are hardly paying expenses and those
who have here ofore sported twon-hand our fash
enable Avenues content TO ride any way stay at
fact is meat goes begging in these hot and hard
ines. '1ol4
Musk MELONS for sale the markes-he first
sold yesterdays the nutmeg very fine. Water MELONS
are large, andwhen ripe arc wholesome.
The Vegetable Market continues to be well supplied
and we presume is profitable than ever the faci
les great for retailing only per day being
charged for room rent each stand
No Oysters are sold in the regular market but many
ne sold off the boats by; the law does affect
hem
garden and wild produce brought in in abuneance
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Important to Unmarried Females and
Young Men.

o. WHOM DO WE LOATHE MOST IN THIS
el We cannot help tits in all our natures to like tn,
handsome better than the ugly How truly dead
must those be who might be handsome but will not For
instance persons with the vilest eruptons Their
yellow and sunburnt faces with hair such harold
rusty grey, filled with dandruf and falling Sucl
not liked by the man woman OF Now
do wish to puff any nosrum. but if they used on
tie of Jones' Oil Of Coral Crcassia their hair, they
would be improved in looks hundred per Thr
soap all eruptons, and clears the skim The oil IL
well known to need word from Both these truly
excellent articles sold by Jones' Sign the American
Eagle 81 Chatham street. Try these onceyoul be vel
pleased.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-02

ldy- FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS AND WE
say that whatever statements we make in reference
to Coves Balm Of Life we hold ourselves ready prove
Facts which be proved in favor of this medicine are
first that il will Consumption if taken in and
according to direction; second will Dyspepsia in
almost any stage OF the disease; third it will Bron
ches, sore throat; fourth il will cure Asthma whoop
ing cough croop To prove these facts have the tes
mony of witnesses of the highest respectahlity and
those too who have made OF the article and know its
value Sold at Mr.. Coverts office, 1856 Nassau street
Agens-7o Fulton street LA Water street. No 10 A.'or
House. 273 Broadway, g. 1901, lsS Dowery, rs Eighth
242 Greenwich street 05 Thompson street. and
20 Fulton street, Brooklyn
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In Richmond the 18th instant, contracts had been
made for Wheat and there will be made for delivery
The alarm in consequence Of the late rains caused the far
to sdd little their asking price while the millerS,
still content Of large held OF TAs intslssss-
encourages the idea that the injury not extensive
by great deal, anticipated.
Sales Of -four at $5 for superne extra quality OF to o.
Arriv ais very light
The crops continue 10 promise well throughout this
country.
Upper Canada papers complain Of the backwardness Of
he and the injury done by the frost the crops
however, improving under tho rains and mder
weather which had since been experienced.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-02

o. AMERICAN MUSEUM One of the best day per-
ormanccs that has taken place here comes off n
three O'clock this afternoon These day performance Of
fer rich treat ladies, families and children who canno
well attend in the evening The only complaint made
against this institution is that the manager gives entirely
much novelty and amusement for two shillngs. Cart
load upon load of boxes fixtures sercs and
lers taken into the Museum yesterday preparatory
the glorious Fourth of July No better location fo
viewing the be conceived than the Mu
scum, and the performances know 1or we have thu
ecre will by far surpass in magnfcence, variety and
shment in this city The cool and delightful garden
the top the Museum with the awning to protect visi
tors from sun and rain is perfect Paradise and thu
Fourth will be grand retreat for ladies and children
balloon ascension this afternoon at four o'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-02

HAvRr-P,cket shp Oneid,IMt ,Sanch9, lady, enldrn
Mr. sancho, Jr, Mr. RYAN. lady, cien sId
eyant, Of Yer, Cruz Miss Pekergl, o: BALTIMORE; NJ;
Lamor, Zamo,,, Misses ! Z,mora. Z,uora, "a
n m, Iam@ra, Of Hayana Mr.. Waper, Of Germany; Mr..
E,iscc MARTIN and frly, % Huon,.
LoSpoN-Pacet ship Fiadelrhia-Ll CT Bas.en, both
egt and lady; Col Robinson a3h Mr. Obey Mrs Ward
Edw L,,,ds Mr. Sanders; Mr. F,on Levin Joseph' III, e.
an, Bennedick Of Germsnv; Mrs Copsetrr Sarah Ann
Graham, Of New York; Mr. FasssTd Of France
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City Despatch Post,

40 william STREET.
PRINcPAL OFricE.Letters deposited before halfpas'
halfpast H. and half past o'clock, will be sent out 10
ielivery at Q, l. and O'Clock.
BRANCH OFrIoEs.-Leters deposited before 7, H. and
rclock will be out for delivery at g. and O'Clock
ALEX. NJ. GREIG. Agent
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RATES OF FoRrIcY BILLS IN NEw YonK.


The currency of the south is rapidly growing
the suspended points, particularly at Mobile where specie
has been premium of 40 per cent, and at IS PEI
cent the 22d inst having advanced per cent in 9
short time This Is the result Of the operations of h
banks section meet the interest due to-day which
was done through the purchase of cotton for rredeemab
paper The result took place the payment of the
dividends last winter, and the depreciation
covered An explosion may shortly be expected in that
quarter An arrangement recently entered into at o
convention of Bank delegates at Mobile by which the
banks 10 their notes hereafter of less
discount in payment of eastern exchange. The State
Bank Tuscaloosa and the branch at Decatur however
positively refused sanction this arrangement on the
contrary they refused receive their own bills in
ment Of exchange except at an increased discount The
othei banks of course fell into the same measure Ibi'
state of things cannot continue. 1t is evident tha'
although the banks of Alabama have strained point to
see the interest now due the State bonds constituting
their capitals it is highly improbable that another ever
will be pad The following the failed States they
now stand -
Pennsylvania, Arkansas,
illinois. Indiana,
Mississippi, mfchlgan
The MARKET for State stock has been heavy since the
cnarture of the last steamer The sales have as
lows:
Pnlcrs OF LEADING srocKs IN THE Nrw YoRK MARKEr