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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-02-17
Chr TrlrQrapl).
THEIBOZ DINNER.

The complimentary dinner given TO Mr.
Dickens by the Boston boys appears to have
gone off in fine style. Hon. Josiah GUM
cy, Jr. presided, and having made very
happy speech Introductory to the intellectu-
al portion OF the feast, concluded with the
following toast;
Health happiness and hearty welcome
to Charles Dickens
This toast was received with tremendous
applause as soon as the cheering had
subsidized, Mr. Dickens responded with
the following address. which he delivered
in a warm, fluent, and manly tone.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-02-17

SIIElIsMAN'S COUGH LDZENGES.
yAr best C1ugl HsdcHe end H oil ordinary
Rtcr houes.
SEVER ~ hundred certificates have been given of theit
= wonderful rtucs. They humhHC, and no tc
tinls exaggerated certificates given. The whole med
,cal Facltl cannot componta hetttr or safer article
For sale bv T.. WOOD central wharf.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-02-17

RHODE ISLAND.
scitudte Bank, ~ a
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-02-17
Splendid Stock of New Winter Goods.
DENNY REILLY

PAPER HaNGLNGS
Alarge lot of every pattern-at prices suit purchasers
CROCKERY, GLASS AND CHINA WARE.
ALso-WEST INDIA GOODS land GROCERIES,
Ali which will be sold the reasonable terms.
Balh.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-02-17

EEERDs Grass, Clover and Red Top Seed, for sale by
IL l.. N ARsINN.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-02-17
GRAVE STONES,

CIDER VINEGAR manufactured and for sale by
u G.. w. KENDALL.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

MT ATIONAL 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 an establishment ofthis kind has
opened Reading Room, in the rear Of his store
Pennsylvania avenue, next door west of the American
Hotel. The room is 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
rangenents to obtain the English newspapers by the
Boston and New York line of steam packets in adj
vance of the mail. This arrangement, he trusts, will
meet with share of general patronage, owing to the
numerous calls Of transient persons who are in Wash
ngton for papers from their different sections of
try
He respectfully invites all strangers, 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.
ian 1S-6teoif
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

NOR SALE-Forty-seven thousand dollars in
i Certificates of the United States Treasury, bear
ing the interest of eight per centum per annum until
payment shall be made by the Mexican Government
in money or Treasury notes receivable at the Mexi-
can custom houses in payment of duties upon goods
entered for importation expectation, according to
the article Of the Convention Of the llth OF April
1885, between the United States and Mexico and the
act of Congress of June 18th, 1910.
The owners Of said Certificates Of the Treasury
Department Of the United States for the above sum
of 47000, purposine to make visit in Europe will
sell either said amount in it's totaty in to suit
purchasers, accommodating terms, for silver or
gold Offers to be addressed through the post Office
to s. II. g. Co. In Of parity Of offers, members
of Congress shall be preferred Offers received until
the 18th inst. S. H. & Co.
WASHINGTON, D. G. March 2, 1912.
mar 2-1Ot
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.
MIR. AND MRS. DAVIDGE, who have for years
lvl conducted one of the largest academies for
young ladies in Baltimore, propose to open about the
LIST of April next, limited boarding and day school
for young ladies in the spacious and airy dwelling adj
joining that of the Hon. Judge Cranch, on Capitol
Hill, directly norrh of the Capitol The arrangements
of the Institution will be such to afford every fac
lily for the requirement Of the ornamental and useful
branches of polished education under the immediate
charge of the Principals, aided by assistants of the
most unexceptionabe standing; and will afford pc
collar advantages to the children of gentlemen from
distance connected with the Government. The dis
cipne will be parental its character and the house
pupils will be regarded and treated in every respect
as members of the family. The musical department
will be conducted by Mrs. D. A detailed statement
ofthe to be pursued in the establishment will
be published in due time, and in the meanwhile, any
information may be obtained on application at the re-
sidence of Mis- Lindenberger, southwest corner Of
pills being limited, parents and others interested will
do well to make early application.
REFERENCES
The Hon. A. P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy.
The Hon. w. D. Merrick, Of Maryland, U. 8. Sc
nate.
The Hon. w. S. Fulton of Arkansas, U. S. Sc
male.
The Hon. ]. Leeds Kerr, Of Maryland U. 8. Sc
nate.
The Hon. John P. Kennedy, of Maryland, M G
The Hon. J. D. Jones, Of Maryland, M. c.
Albert M. Lea, Esq.
M. G. Young Esq.
Col. VIM. Brent Of Washington city.
mar 8-eo3t Iute & Globe.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10
CTATIoNERY, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY

CTATIONERY, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY
- FOREIGN AND AMERICAN.--The sub
scrbers have constantly hand extensive assert
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
tlonery articles Of those cities.
They are 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 unequailed in this
country for strength and durability Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed have
been in use upwards of si1ty gears, without giving
way and any Of their superJfne books which may be
ordered will be warranted to stand usage for that length
of time.
Orders from public Offices, institutions and indiv
duals will be attended to with promptness and at fair
rates. HOGAN & THOMPSON,
No, 80 North 4th ST., and No. l08,
Chestnut, st., Philadelphia
may 28-1y
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

The subscriber has resumed the above business and
will feel very grateful to his friends and the public for
share of their patronage.
He will furnish at the shortest notice
BLANK BOOKS
Of every description ruled and bound to any pattern
the materials and workmanship equal to any in the
United States he will also execute orders for all
Iinds of MACHINE RULING.
MANUSCRIPTS, PERIODICALS, AND
MUSIC
Arranged and bound in the very best style and rea-
sonable prices
OLD BOOKS rebound, MAPS mounted and var
nished, PORT FOLIOS of all sizes and descriptions
manufactured to order.
rParcular and personal attention will be paid to
orders for confidential work at the public offices or
elsewhere II
The subscriber having been for many years en-
gagged in the above business, and having practical
knowledge Of the branches feels perfectly safe
in assuring the public that he will be able to execute
orders for every description Of work in style that can
not fail to give satisfaction.
His Bindery is the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue between fourteenth and fifteenth streets oppo-
site the Post Office Department.
WASHINGTON, July 26th, l84l
~ B. All orders left at the Madisonan Office will
be promptly attended to. july 81
NEW MUSIC.-Just received the toIlowlngpeces
of New Music at the old established store third
door east of 18th street, P. A.
w. FISCHER.
My Bark is out upon the deep by G. P Morris
What is it als thee, heart of mine
wandered by the brook side, words by Milne.
operate Gems q collection of Italian airs from ths
works Of Donizette, Mercadante, &c.
Downe's Quick Step. with handsome vignet.e.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

NEW MUSIC.-Songs, (aoih beautifupignettes. }
IN The remembered name; words by Mrs Norton.
Oh think of me ever.
Oh would that she hcre words by q. P.
Morris, Esq.
The Colonel words by do
Fairest maid on Devon's banks; words by Burns.
Pm aloat-lm afoat; words by Eliza Cook.
The old water mill.
The 1winkIing star.
never have been false to thee; words by G P.
Morris
I'll think oftheeIlove; words by J. NJ White, Esq.
Natures fine old gentleman; music by RUSSELL
The old sexton; by Park Benjamin, Esq.
Waltz de la Rose by Zalecus.
The wrecker's daughter; quick step.
Lamber,s quick step by W. Ferons.
The siege, with beautiful vignette.)
The down east quick step; by Garcia.
Vulcan quick step do
Entrance of Louis Philippe into France.
Prize banner quick step; by D. Fl. Haskell.
Columbia's quick step; by G. Rimback.
w. FISCHER.
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10
A GRAND CONCERT OF VOCAL AND IN
II .STRUMEN TAI SACRED MUSIC, (se-

A GRAND CONCERT OF VOCAL AND IN
n STRUMEN TAI SACRED MUSIC, Csc
lected from the works Of Chappe and other celebrated
authors) under the direction of Mr.. Jno. l.. Club,
will take place on FRIDAY evening next, the 18th
inst at o'clock, in the street Presbyterian Church,
near the Treasury Department.
Persons friendly to the encouragement Of religious
and benevolent enterprise respectfully solicited to
attend the Concert is for the benefit of the church.
Single tickets SO centschildren half price. Tickets,
admitting gentleman and lady IS cents, and gen.
teman and two ladies', 81 90. To be had at the drug
stores of DR.. Patterson and Charles Stott, at VIM.
Fischers the bar of FuIlers Hotel and at the door
of the church, on the evening Of the Concert.
PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES.
PART FIRST.
l. The Lord is King and hath put on glorious ap
parel.
@ I'll wash my hands in innocency.
g. Hearken unto me-
4. There is stream whose gentle flow.
S. Sing unto the Lord.
6. Who express the noble acts ofGod
PART SECOND.
l. Thy name, 0 Lord how excellent.
2. My soul truly wateth still upon God.
g. Show us thy mercy.
4. will sing unto the Lord.
5. Gloria mar 9-d3t
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10
From the Norfolk Herald
MARINE RAILWAY.


Norfolk being the most convenient and accessible
barbor on our Atlantic for distressed vessels to
put into to repair or ret it should follow as ne,
cessary consequence that the requisite facilities and
accommodations for despatch in sending such vessels
on to their destination Sin good order and wen con-
dtonedn should always be in readiness; and we have
the pleasure to state, that such facilities can be al
forded BY our ship carpenters and other mechanics as
promptly as in any other port in the United States
Having last year noticed the marine rai!ocy erected
by John G. Colley, Esq. in his ship yard, by which
vessels are drawn up on the ,cas by means OF steam
power we have again the pleasure to call attention to
similar structure in that of Mr. William H. Hunter,
which is now in successful operation; and any who
may have curiosity enough to carry them to his ship
yard to-day may see the British barque Countess OF
her raised aloft not only from her native element,
but terra f,ma likewise; and with flying colors re-
ceivng from Yankee carpenters good copperng
and good han,mering.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

MEDICAL NOTICE. To the Sick and a1sicts,f
lVl soiAh Dissoss.--Ths Subscriber prepares meai-
cines that wiltcurs the following diseases: Cancer;
without cuttiaG il; Consumption, Deafness, and all
diseases of the EAss; Piles and Fistula Scrofua COM
monty called th~ Hinge Evil; Stone and Gravel Asth-
MAJ w bite Swellings; Dyspepsia; Rheumas'sms Gou';
Bronchitis; determinations Of the Liver and Lungs;
Inhammatory Soro Throat lnfammations OF the Eyes;
Fesers and Agues; Ulcers of the Legs or any Erup-
tons of the Skin and Diseases of Women.
DR.. PURCELL has, by indefatigabe labor, for
years. res glasses, and retorts, with great ex
pense made the greatest discovery TOR the pcserva
ton of the lives of men from the awful and exermit
mating diseases Of the Plague and Yellow Fever, that
made by any man or nation to the esenr
day Lavoisier the greatest chemist that France
has produced and he was great chemist indeed BIZ
Humphrey Davey was the greatest chemist that Eng
land has produced. These great men, and all the
chemists that came before them have been look
ing and laborng for the medicine that Providence was
pleased to reveal to for the preservation OF the lives
of his creatures. This invaluable medicine is pre-
ventive and specific in Plague Yellow Fever Small
Pox, and all contagious diseases in nature.
A man by taking table spoon full of the medicine
in the morning. fasting, may g. into hospital where
people are dying with the Plague or Yellow Fever b.
He may take the sick man by the hand and turn him
in his bed and shall not take the disease and IT the
strength of the patient is not exhausted the medicine
will him. This is the first public notice have
given of the discovery of this medicine and do not
intend to offer it for sale at present, every one
knows the weather at this season OF the year puts an
end to the awful effects Of the Yellow Fever
My object at present is to inform the public that in
the disease should return the next year. that the
people may be informed that there is medicine as
above described to be had. l would advise Captains
and Merchants trading TO the countries where the
Plague Yellow Fever prevalent to take some Of
my medicine with them. also prepare medicines that
will effectuay cure Hydrophobia, or the bite of any
rabd animal-or the bite the poisonous snakes
if applied in time.
Dr. P. destroy any of the fatal poisons, and
their deeterious objects, that he obtained from
Animal, Vegetables Minerals. lean also deprive
all the Corrosive acids of their poisonous and delete
| rious effects in an instant.
IrNO IMPOSTER CAN COUNTERFEIT
THIS MEDICINE gave this medicine to DR.
Hare, Professor of Chemistry in the University o.
Philadelphia gentleman | consider first rate
Chemist to ifhe could anayze it and ascertain Iii
component parts He tried all the tests that could bt
| tried and could not ascertain it's component parts
| Nor is it in the power Of any to ascertain thu
component parts Of this medicine except the pro
| pretor.
| IfThe above Medicines are to be had by applica
ton to DR.. PURCELL, Jefferson street, Georgetown
DC. dec Tim
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

NOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE, Pittsfeld,
II Massachusetts, Institution pleasantly To-
Gated within five minutes walk ofthe Western Rail-
road will be opened for the duties of its summer ses-
sion on the 18th day Of April next.
Teachers, soith their respective Departments
Rev. w. HI. Tyler, A. NJ, and Mrs. c. E. Tyler,
Principals and Instructors in Int and Nor. Sci His
tory and Elementary branches.
Mrs. S. G.. Sprague Bellies Leitres and Music.
Miss A. NJ Snyder, Elementary branches.
Miss l.. Alice Sprague, Painting oil, and water
lors.
Edward G. Tyler, A. B., Mathematics Natural
Science, and Ancient Languages
Mons. Alexan. Godillon, French, Drawing and PEN
manship.
All the teachers are members of the family with the
upils, and at suitable times the French language is
made the sole medium of oral intercommunication
among the inmates of the Institute.
Gan Institution and place which require no eulo-
gy."-Aibany Argus, Oct 81, 1871.
"Its plan meets warmest approval and its ar
rangements we'll suited to the great end of
education, mems sana in corpore sano,'-a sound
mind in a sound body Patriarch, pol. l, p. 1877.
"Besides the advantages of situation, the plan of
Mr. Tyler has merits, and the Principal of the instr
tuition possesses qualifications which cannot fail to
recommend this school TO parents and guardians. -
Albany Advertiser, No. 9048.
REFERENC ES-Rev. Pres. Humphreys, Am
herst College; Rev. DR.. Sprague, Albany; Prof b.
F. Josn, N. Y. University A. G. Smith, M. D.,
College; Rev. DR.. Bemap, Troy Prof. G. Dewey,
Rochester; Hon. VIM. Jessup Montrose Pa; Hon.
G. N. Briggs, M. c.; Thomas Allen, Esq, and Rev.
r. W. Bailey, Washington city; Col. Wade Hamp-
ton, Columbia, and Gen. George McDufie, Abbe-
vile, s. c.. mar 8-d6wptApl.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10
FARM FOR SALE.

THE Subscriber offers for sale his farm at Belts
J. vile, Prince Georges county, Md, consisting of
about TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE
ACRES. 1t is situated on the Baltimore and Wash
ngton railroad, at the Besvie depot, twelve miles
half hours rde) from the latter place. and there
fore convenient to this market 1t consists of wood
land meadow and upland, the latter capable produ-
cling and is now bearing excellent crops of corn and
tobacco and the meadow in good seasons, producing
SO to 60 tons of hay. The farm is well supplied with
water and has upon it house and barn. The rail
road divides the meadow from the upland.
will sell also my stock upon it, consisting of horses,
cattle, Berkshire hogs, &C.
THOMAS ALLEN
VIZ .or,,Nr.roN TuIv II ISAI
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

The ExcHEouER.-By reference to our Congress
sional proceedings it will be that the select
mtee on the currency in the House have at last made
report and presented bill to establish the Exche-
quer of the United States. From the temper mani
tested by the House when the report laid before
them, the prospect of any favorable action is very
SMALL though believe the country generally views
the contemplated scheme with more favor than for
merly We hope the House will see the proprety of
fairly discussing the project on its merits, with
any reference politics. The people do not
whose scheme it s-whether MIR. Tyler's or Mr..
Cay, so it will the purpose and put at rest
long agitated and troublesome question.-Pits Gaz
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10

NEW METALLIC PENS.-W. FISCHER has
IL Just received from the manufacturers, Messrs
Josiah Hayden & Co.. l20 gross of their Metallic
Pens for the superiority of which the American In
stitu,e, in New York, awarded gold medal.
The assortment comprises the following kinds =
Short Falcon, Combination Barrel, Elongated Barrel
Pointed, Fine Pointed Damascus, Elongated Fine
Barrel, American Penyian, Double Patent Long Fall
con, Combination and School Pen For sale Wholesale
and retail only at Stationers Hail. the proprietor Of
which IL agent for the manufacturers.
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feb Is 4w

JUDGE UPSHUR ON THE CONSTITU-
a TION.-A Brief Inquiry into the true Nature
and Character of our Federal Government being a
Review Of Judge Storys Commentaries on the Con-
sttuton of the United States, by Judge Upshur Sc
cretary of the Navy volume of l32 pages just re-
ceived for sale by F. TAYLOR.
feb 26-3tif
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at half price to repair house of mine ! hold inc
same opinion of he Federal Constitution which my
Lord Coke expresses Of the conmon law tnaS !"
wisdom and excellence are displayed by the eviis
which have followed every departure from its gor-
Gus principles. ~
ITO be continued.)
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
ID YOUNG LADIES.-M. MECH EGARAY,

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 COS Broad
way, TO the spacious newly erected buildings south
corner of 18th street, opposite Union Park. This 81
tua,ion at the branching Of the great avenues of
New York, combines the advantages Of city and
country residence and is also Of the easiest access by
he daily line of stages starting every FIVE minutes
70 m either point Of the two main streets
Circulars at Messrs. Berard and Mondon's, So
CORTLAND street, and at Roe Lockwood's, Al Broad
way mar s'Sm
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10
From the Milledge GRILLE Journal.
THE EXCHEQUER PLAN.

The Madisonian and the National lntellgencer
both approve of Mr.. Tallmadges plan of fiscal
agent The reports and counter reports in relation to
this fiscal agency entirely too lengthy for us to
we have but few words to say upon this subject,
important as It is five cannot get any thing better,
and there is no hope that can, let Congress make
the Exchequer plan perfect possible, and at
once, without delay, settle this vexed question Of
the currency. If when put IN operation, it should
prove be inimcal the interests of the country it
easily be repealed and ifit work well, are
in hopes it WILL so much the better.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-10
WAR DEPARTMENT,
hbr9t0s-u IL 1SdC


Information has reached this Department, that the
laws prohibiting the introduction of spirtuous liquors
into the Indian country continually evaded by
some of the licensed traders who deal in the article
within State Territory, and there sell it to the
Indians on credit and subsequently receive their pay
in the course of their traffic in the Indian country
With view 70 carry into execution the full spirit
and object of the law, and to prevent, far may
be within the power Of this Department the intro
duction into their country and the by the Indians
of article destructive to them and calculated to
produce such injurious consequences upon their peace
full relations with the United States the several Su
perintendents and Agents of Indian Affairs having
authority to grant licenses to traders, hereby
instructed to withhold license from every person
who buys, sells, in any way deals in whiskey, or
any other sprituous liquor, within any Territory
State, or who is connected in business with any
dealing in such liquor. And the said Superintend-
ents and Agents will give notice to all persons having
licenses as traders, who are dealers in spirituous
liquor that unless within three months from the time
Of such notice, they and abandon such dealing,
their licenses will be revoked; and they directed
to revoke accordingly, the licenses of all traders who
shall purchase, sell, deal in spirituous liquor in
any form, mode or place. after the time specified in
such notice.
J. c. SPENCER,
Secretary Of Var.
march 7-3taw3w
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NAVY CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,
f NJ ar Eth
J. c. SPENCER,
Sccret0ru of W0r.

NAVY CoMMIssIoNERs OFFICE,
MARCH 5th, l642.
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed, will be re-
i ceived at this Office, until 3 O'Clock P. 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 Gables, Anchors, Tanks and Carnbooses viz.
CHAIN CABLE IRON.
2, 400 fathoms for LIST class Shops of war
1900 do for I'd class Shops of war t
5000 do for Frigates
1900 do for Ships of the Line
Addition to sheet cables for ships of
$50 do the line and frigates, in lengths of
As fathoms
ANCHOR IRON.
80 anchors for LIST class Shops of war
l6 do for I'd class Shops of war
40 do for Frigates
l6 do for Ships of the line
TANK IRON.
8 sets for Shops Of war
6 do for Frigates
A do for Ships of the Line
CAMBOOsEs
6 cambooses for Frigates -
6 do for Shops of War
6 do for Small vessels