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From the Baltimore .4merican
THE UNION.

The proceedings in the House of Representatives
at Washington have elected comments reflective and
serious from intelligent journals in various parts Of
the country.
both calculated the value Of the Union. Do the I'LL
traists either side believe that they have done any
such thing They were never more mistaken if they
think
The Union was not brought about by calculation
at the first its continuance matter of calcu-
lation now. 1t was the result of necessity, and if
there may be degrees of necessity, the inevitable ten
denotes which brought the States into Union,
less powerful than the inherent force that must
keep them
There is an indefinite something called the spirit Of
The age, which the general run OF politicians are as
ignorant of they of sound principles of govern
ment. Yet it overrues them in spite of themselves
and often converts their efforts against it into the
means of its own consummation The great moral
social and political ideas which this Republic is des-
tined to illustrate, and which now constitute the en-
bryo elements of singular condition, are working
out their own development in the midst of events
which at first view seem hostile to any progress Of
Improvement, and by means Of instruments uncon-
scious of the results they are fastening
Civilization in Europe has proceeded by detail
We there behold river or range of hills separa-
ting communities and different languages laws Gus
toms and institutions completing the exclusive ind-
yiduality which nature had but vaguely Indicated
We see moreover in the bosoms of each community
further tendency towards the fniteas the philoso-
pliers style tin the separation of classes whereof
appropriate TO themselves the chief benefits Of
civilization, and leave the others--the great mass
unconsidered. WE'LL human nature gains something
under this system. 1t gains by the separate culture
of its diverse qualities. Each particular nation car
RIGS out the development Of its own characteristics ;
and we have in the annals of England France, Ger
many, Spain, Italy, Holland, Switzerland and other
nations, some admirable specimens Of men repre-
senting human nature nobly, yet each doing so only
partially, and denoting more particularly English hu-
man nature or French, or German, and so on.
We need not pursue this speculation farther than
TO say that such system Of civilization must come
TO its ultimate development sooner or later. "A more
comprehensive basis must be established upon which
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DARK'S SYSTEM OF HUMAN KNOW.
Il LEDGE-Published by HOGAN g. THoMpsos
Philadelphia and for sale in the city of Wushlngton
by Frank Taylor and JoHN MESK, Bookshelf.
Pennsy lyania Avenue.
The second edition of PATHOLOGY or a Sysem,,io
Survey of Human knowledge proposing cla,s,G
cation of all its branches and illustrating the, H.
tory, relations, uses and objects; with synon..
of their leading principles and select c0lalorns
of Books on all subjects, suitable for Csb'ne,
Library; the whole designed as guide for study IN
advanced students, in Colleges, Academies sns
Schools and as popular Directory in Literatu,c
Science and the Arts by Roswell Park, A NJ p,o,
fessor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry in ~
University of Pennsylvania, and Mem Am Phi
Society In one large vo. volume with nunerou.
elegant engravings.
The nature Of this work is peculiar and unioue
and il has been the subject of severe and ANXIOUS
search and study for years the part of the auibn
Its design in the FIRST PLACE, is 10 embrace in n
gested and connected form the leading facts and nm
cples of every branch ofArt Science and Phosonty
including all subjects connected with business AM,
commerce. In the SECOND PLACE, it furnishes gurle
clear and easily comprehended, to the farther ,e,,,
cation of any branch Of knowledge forming an IN.
teJligible and thorough basis which the mind en-
rely to pursue its researches without waslina,n,,
cous time on its own powers in irregular stuly
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Alexander Benson s. Co., brokers, one Of the larg-
est and reputed to be Of the wealthiest houses
in Philadelphia, stopped payment on Friday. But a
few months before their assets were estimated at a
quarter of million of dollars beyond their liabili-
ties. Much of the amount was in stocks which, it is
said, have been hypothecated, and now falling due,
they unable in the present depressed state of all
such securities to realize any thing upon them.
We learn that large number Of mortgages have
been paid off within short time Capitalists deem
It better just now to have their funds in brick and
mortar, than in stocks.-Phii. Inquirer
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STATIONERY, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY
- FOREIGN AND AMERICAN.--The sub


scrbers have constantly on hand extensive assort-
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
tonery articles of those cities.
They also engaged IN manufacturing almost all
kinds Of American Stationery, and particularly of
BLANK BOOKS,
OFT the most durable kind made from the finest linen
paper, nd bound in manner uneguaHed in This
country for strength and durability Books made by
their predecessors upon the plan still followed have
been in use upwards Of SIXTY years, without giving
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 indiv
duals, will be attended TO with prompness, and at fair
rates. HOGAN & THOMPSON,
No, 80 North 4th st., and No. 1903.
Chestnut, st., Philadelphia.
NAV % -1u
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NEW METALLIC PENS-W. FISC HER has
Just received from the manufacturers Messrs.
Josiah Hayden Il CO., l20 gross of their Metallic
Pens, for the superiority of which the American In
stitute IN New York, awarded gold medal.
1 he assortment comprises the following kinds -
Short Falcon, Combination Barrel, Elongated Barrel
Barrel American Perryian, Double Patent Long Fal-
con, Combination and School Pen. For sale wholesale
and retail only at Statoners Hail. the proprietor OF
which IS agent for the manufacturers.
ian 81
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VITASHINGTON HOUSE, No. 223 Chc-dql
w street next door TO the Masonic Hall Phala0
phia II +. HARTWELL, Proprietor TIL, nCH
and splendid house is now OPEN and fitted VI IN ''e
most fashionable style for the accommodation of zen
emen and families.
The location for health and convenience 70 places
of fashionable resort business, has NJ superior
while the parlors, dining rooms and chamacr-, VIZ
bear comparison with any similar establishment IN me
Union
The ladies will find in il all the quiet and elegance
of stately private mansion and the gentlemen every
luxury that may be expected from hotel OF the hfs'
class in the city of Philadelphia
The proprietor hopes, by his cIcrtcns % IReu
liberal patronage for the Wash ngton House am q
give entire satisfaction to all who may honor y VIVA
their company. march <o-0
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EARN For SALE.

TTNI1E Subscriber offers for sale his farm at Bc-
i vile, Prince Georges county Nd. consisting I
about TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY. FIVE
ACRES. II is situated on the Baltimore and Was
ingon railroad, at the Beltsyllc depot twelve nIls
Gan half hours ride) from the latter place and there
fore convenient to this market. II consists Of wood
land, meadow, and upland the latter capable ofIrdu
cling and is now bearing excellent crops of com aH
tobacco and the meadow, in good seasons producing
30 to GO tons of hay. The farm is well supplied with
water, and has upon il house and barn The raA
road divides the meadow from the upland
will sell also my stock upon it, consisting " hor'c
cattle Berkshire hogs, &c.
THOMAS ALLEN
WAsHiNGToS, July 81, 1871,
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CHARLES MURRAY,
Notary Public and General Agent,
18th street, neal Penn. avenue.

SofEhlOR BLACK INK-W. FISCHER,
~ importer and dealer in fancy and staple stationery,
has just received, by the ship ST.. James, very large
supply OF Cooper Phillips superior Black Ink, put
up bottles Of liz pints pinis and quarts. Suffice it
10 say that all the public offices that have used this
ink have discarded all other kind For sale, whole
sale and retail, at Stalioners' Hall.
70 ian 10
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RO0 LBS. SUPERIOR WAFEkS.--A Els.
COO CHER, importer and dealer in Fancy and
Staple Stationery, has just received by the shp Il
James the above quantity of superior waters. Of ~
sorted sizes and coors, which he will sell to the ad
at as low price as they purchase them for h
New York or elsewhere.
Jan. eft
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A IR-TlGHT STOVE-H. w. Edwards, High
L \ street. near Gay, Georgetown, is now ready to
supply the people of this District and of the surround
ing country with the Alright Stove, to the best Of
his ability. Dealers supplied at liberal discount
Mr.. Edwards is now my sole agent for this Dis
rict As far as my health and occupations allow,
will see that he sells the genuine article All others
are "humbugs"
nov 9-wSw ISAAC ORR,
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A CAkD-Members Of Congress are hereby re-
4 spectfullyl informed that the undersigned will
act for themselves their constituents with the pub
nc ofces or the citizens, for reasonable compsasa
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

Fourth .1udifor's Office, january 81 1912
A LII persons having claims against the amount due
"a from the United States to the estate of William
Mitchell, late seaman of the United States NAVY,
are hereby notified to present them, duly authentica-
ed at this Office
Feb. 1-3t
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CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLIN OILS,
Will promptly and faithfully attend to any profess
sonal business entrusted to him In Western Illinois,
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa, above
Hannibal.
gJParticular attention given to the collection OF
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon. George Evans, U. S. Senate Honf
Elisha II. Allen, House Representatives. julyl-t
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JAMES PHALEN & Co., Managers,
Office corner Of 9th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city.
FOR FEBRUARY.

We present to our patrons some of the very best
schemes for February.
Capitals $4,000 in $4,000 Prizes $32 900, $780,
600, &c. and we advise all who want pr yes to send
their orders TO JAS. PHALEN & CO., Washington.
Prizes of 100000, $4,000, $4,000. $4,000 $l2,-
600, $40 600, and large number Of 5000, 5000
1000 $4,000, &C., have been sold within short
time, and in every instance the cash paid
$50 000!-100 Prizes of $1,000 is 100000.
To be drawn February 9Th,
SCHOOL FUND LOTTERY-Class 267.
IS number Lottery and l3 drawn.
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ERENCH FANCY ARrICLES-W. FIS
i CHER has just received from the importer on
consignment two cases Of beautiful fancy articles.
which he will sell at the invoice prices Ladies and
gentlemen are invited TO an examination of them at
Statoners Hall, where large collection of useful ar
ticles are constantly kept for sale feb 8
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MAMMOTH SCHEME.
10000 doars-25, 900 dollars,
$4,000 dollars, IL, 600 dollars, 10 900 dollars.
10 Of 81 500, 90 Of S 200, $50 Of 900

UNION LOTTERY,
Glass No 4, for 1872
To be drawn in Alexandria, Va, on SATURDAY
March 10, 1912.
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DEMOCRATIC REVIEW. Members Of Con
~ gress and others, who wish to subscribe for hi,
valuable work at the low price Of S. per annum fire..
of postage, will please notify
CHARLES MURRAY, Agent
Jan. 22-3t
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S,EGARS-SEGARS.- subscriber has Just
- received a large invoice Of Segars, to which he
invites the attention of retailers and others. They
consist in part Of the following kinds
10000 Industrial.
10000 ID. Bustamente
10000 FL Iaberienta.
10000 Principe-Perez.
Also, small lot Of half Spanish. The above Sc
gars are all old, and will be sold very low for cash.
JAMES P. McKEAN,
Segar Snuff, Tobacco and Fancy Store,
No. H. east of Gadsbys Hotel, Penn. ay.
feb 2-eo6t" n
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A MEXICAN PREMIUM STEEL PENS The
II Subscriber has just received assortment OF
Steel Pens, from the mandatory of j. Hayden &
Co., of Haydensvie, Massachusetts, to which he in
ves the attention of the public. For the superiority
of these Pens silver medal awarded to the
facturers by the American Institute. Mark Levy's
New York Circular Pointed Pens, fine and broad
points
He has also for sale large assortment Of Gillos,
Windles Rhoads & Sons, and other steel pens, all of
which he offers at most reasonable prices.
' WIN. f. BAYLY
(Agent for J. K. Herrick)
Penn. av. between 18th and / 9th sts.
dec 20
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To be drawn February Goth,
SCHO d. FUND LOTTERY, Class 2S5.
l3 drawn numbers out of IS
SPLENDID SCHEME
Tickets $lc-Halves $5-Quarters 80, so
Certificates OF 25 whocs only Sl20
Do % halves 60
Do % quarters 80

II All orders addressed to JAS. PHALEN
co, Managers, Washington, will meet with prompt
and confidential attention. Jan 70 3taw3wcp
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( tREMONA VlOLlN-W. FISCHER has Just
~ received for sale old Cremona Violin. war
ranted genuine and made by the celebrated Stradia
nus Price only 300 The owners continued sic &
prevents him from using it, otherwise it could
not be purchased Tor T5OO. feb 5
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HISTORY OF ENGLAND Combining the
Il l. various histories Of Rapn, Henry, Hume, Smol.
lett and Belsham, corrected by reference TO Turner
Lngard, Hallam, Macintosh, Goodwin, Brodie and
others-complee in three volume. octave, London
Just received and for sale by by F TAYLOR
Also, Godwin's history of the Commonwealth
vols.
Pictorial history of England vols
Thierrys history of the Conquest.
Lodges illustrations of British history 3 vols
Tytlers Reigns of Edward sixth and Mary
Hume and Smolett beautiful London edition
complete for nine dollars.
Halam, Burnet, Clarendon, Rapn FindaI &c,
Just imported and for sale together with other BRUSH
Historians, by F. L. oc, 80
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To be drawn February 18th,
SCHOOL FUND LOTTERY,
Glass 273,

Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters So so.
Certificates of packages of "a whoes, $l20 90
Do. do "a halves 60 90
Do. do "A quarters, 80 90
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To be drawn February 10TH
SCHOOL FUND LOTTERY,
Fifteen drawn ballots out of rs numbers

Whole Tickets $l0-Haves $5-Qls 81 SO.
Certificates ofpackagcs Of 26 Whole Tickets 1920 90
Do. do 26 Half do GO 90
Do. do 26 Quarter do 80 90
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IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED. - RI
i CHARD THOMPSON'S Life Preserve Is,
found, in practice in addition to the removal Of tht
most distressing colds and coughs, to arrest Lemorr-
hayes and splitting Of blood and also to cure the whoof
ing cough Group, and rheumatism Try his ped
cine and let speak for itself Certificates of cures
effected by this medicine, too numerous to publish
can be at the stores of the subscriber and OF h
agents.
r. THOMPSON
One door west, corner of 10 street
and Pennsylva avenue
This medicine will be found at most of the dru.
stores in the city of Washington
AGENTS.
Doctor T. Watkins.
+" X. S, Patterson.
J. & W. Young,
4" c. Il. Iardella.
r" Il. ID. Gilman.
Farquhar & Morgan.
Mr.. G B. Zelber, No. 81, Dock street, Pha
Doctor VIM. Elliott & Co,
I" James Young, Jr., & Co.
4" WIN. Harper, Alexandria d. G..
T." G. G. Souhoron, Georgetown, ID. Z.
Mrs King, No. ls4, Fulton street, n. Y
jan l2.dtf
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Tickets $l0i Halves SIS; Quarters So so.
Certificates of packages of % whole tickets, $3.50 90
Do. do 90 half do IS 90
Do do. 26 quarter do 80 81
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BOOK BINDING.

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
;nds of MACHINE RULING.
MANUSCRIPTS, PERIODICALS, AND
Arranged and bound in the very best style and at rea-
sonable prices.
OLDBOOKS rebound, MAPS mounted and var
nished, PORT FOLIOS of all sizes and descriptions
manufactured to order.
arPartcular and personal attention will be paid to
orders for confidential work at the public Offices
elsewhere1x
The subscriber having been for many years
gagged in the above business, and having practical
knowledge of the various branches feels perfectly safe
in assuring the public that he will be able to execute
orders for every description of work in style that
not fail to give satisfaction.
His Bindery is on the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue between fourteenth and fifteenth streets, oppo-
site the Post Office Department
JOHN A. BLAKE.
WASHINGTON, July 26th, lS4l. ~"
N B. All orders left at the Madisonian Office will
be promptly attended to. july u
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NEW MUSIC.


T UST received the following pieces OF New Music,
y at the old established Store, two doors east oil
18th street. W.flSonEn'
Bonnie Charlie a favorite Scotch song.
The Woodland Call Duet, by L. J. Loder.
The Poets Eegy-Weep for star from our hrma-
ment taken-Lines on the death of Thomas
HAYNES Bayly, Esq, arranged for two voices.
My heart is in the yellow leaf by +. Welland
NV soldier wears tartan plaid by J. Barnett
Fall of the Oak words by G. Hill, Esq OF Wash
ton, music by J. IL, Hewitt.
Miss Lucy Long
Shun not the village churchyard Duet, written by
T. II. Bayly Esq.
Kate Anderson, my Kate; by N. CROUCH.
Time was thy locks were brown, friend johns by
Il. J. Loder
There's bliss in the morning of love by J. A.
Wade.
Wishes; by S. Nelson.
Come Come! Soldier come !-Glee.
| watch for thee, Serenade, by r. Thomas
A Mothers love; words adapted to beautiful
German melody, and dedicated to "Amela"
by w. c. Peters.
Farewell farewell! for the Guitar, by +, Weiland,
Swiss Girls Dream, do do
My fondest, my farest, do do
Sleep my child, do do
Be il folly or frenzy do +. kinlock.
Merrily, merrily sounds the horn for the Guitar.
III build for thee an altar; for the Guitar, by
d. c. Yon.
Linvitatione la Chase; by G. Bessner.
Dream is past, arranged as quick step by +. Wei
land
Vienna Snipes Waltz by J. X. Cpl.
Quadrilles from Tampa, for two performers.
Hail Columbia, with variations.
may "a
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HNIlE undersigned has the honor to inform his
i friends that he has established with the consent
OF the Postmaster General, AN agency in Washing
ton for the transaction of all such business with the
Post Office Department as those interested may see
fit to intrust to his charge. After service of five
in the contract Office, and as corresponding clerk,
with credit to himself, and satisfaction to his ofclal
head, the undersigned feels no hesitation IN attending
to any business that may be conhded to him. Claims
before Congress- land patents, marshas and mail con-
tractors accounts, fines, sc. pensions, and patents
for useful inventions, other similar business, re-
quiring agent at the seat of Government Will be
attended TO with despatch
All communications to receive attention, must be
post paid and enclose retaining fee of five dollars,
or sum proportonate to the service to be per-
formed.
The undersigned refers to the members OF Congress-
generally the heads Of bureaus at Washington, to
his late brother clerks and to the principal mail con
tractors in the Union
The undersigned has blank bids, guarantees and
certificates ready for bidding, and will send them TO
those requiring them. When it is considered that a
large number of bids at every letting set aside for
some informally in the guaranty tr certificate he
feels satisfied that the contractors will find their ac-
count in procuring the blanks fl ON him. statement
OF the old pay and services on routes desired, VIII
also be forwarded with the blanks.
The undersigned having been formerly employed
as clerk in the Patent Office, and from his expert
ence being familiar with the routine of business in
cations and other papers including drawings, for pro-
curing patents and viii transact all such other busl-
ness connected herewith as may require agent at
this place. To inventors residing at a distance, 1t
may be proper to state that in order To save expense
by furnls hlng the undersigned with neat model OF
their invention or machine, or of the parts claimed
as thei Improvement the cubcal dimensions of which
should not exceed if practicable, 10 or II inches,
and the duplicate receipt for their patent fee, the
former of which may, III most instances be torwared
No., unta 4 uslsn no N
carriage to be paidthe whole business of procuring
the patent may be transacted through the mail and
the presence the inventor or applicant here is thus
rendered unnecessary.
The office of the undersigned is situated on eth
street, the Patent Office, and Immediately OPP
poste the northwest angle or corner of the General
Post Office Building.
The charges Of the undersigned will be moderate
and when the application for patent may prove UNI
successful, ID no such case will his charge exceed
$40 the rcrersionary interest OF the applicant in the
patent fee of $50, already paid into the Treasury OF
The United States JESSE +. DOW
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may 2Sly

NATIONAL READING ROOM.--The under,
~ signed, at the solicitation of many members Of
Congress and citizens of Washington who have
long felt the of establishment ofthis kind, has
opened Reading Room, in the rear Of his store on
Pennsylvania avenue next door west Of the American
Hotel. The room IN 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
engagements to obtain the English newspapers by the
Boston and New York line of steam packets in ad-
vance Of the mail. This arrangement, he trusts, will
meet with share of general patronage, owing to the
calls of transient persons who are in Wash
ngon for papers from their different sections of coun-
try.
He respectfully invites all strangers, as well as the
residents of the District to call and examine his files
where they will be permitted to read the latest journals
gratutousy. ANDREW K. JENKINS.
ian lS6teoif