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WASHINGTON CITY.

BE uNirY-N NoN-EssENriALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARiTY.-.4ugttstin.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.-W ashington.

DR.. LARDNER'S LECTURES.
The Free List must necessarily be excluded on the
nights of DR.. Lardner's Lectures
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THE PLANET JUPITER.

illustrated by telescope transparency representing
Jupiter and his Satellites, from drawings by Hers
chel.
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THE PLANET MARS
illustrated by telescope representation of that planet
from an original drawing by Sir John Hersche
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A locomotive recently built at Lowell ran three
miles in two minutes.
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FRIDAY, 25th MARCH,
POPULAR PALACES,

Illustrating, by various examples the errors of the
senses necessary to be corrected by the faculties Of
the understanding.
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C.. II. VAN PATTEN, M. d.,

Pennsylvania avenue, few doors from Brown.
Hotel. %, is1y.
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tised by the agents of the late Administration,
The discovery and exposition Of which, as they
must be aware, will show the country what a
dupe It has been TO false professions and the
grossest disregard Of moral obligation II isd
high thing indeed, when the friends Of the
Globe have zen elected from power by an out
ragged and indignant People, and have lett be-
hind them mass of abuses and neglect, which
II will take years Of the strictest economy and
reform 10 remedy, TO exclaim against expenses
incurred in ferreling out and bringing 10 light
inlqultles which must cast the darkest gnomlny
upon their authors. AS well might the night
robber, when detected in his work of plumber,
and pursued by the officers of justice, rail
against the public authorities for mourning the
erpense Of employing the officers, as for the
aiders and abetters Of the misdeeds OF the late
Administration TO whine about the cost OF ex-
posing its inquties. Whatever may be the
trouble and cost attendant on the process Of pu-
rification, the People of this country have de-
creed that it shall be performed, and performed
il will be thoroughly and efectualiy, the pro-
tests OF the Globe to the contrary notwthstand-
ing. The late Administration has not only i'm
posed upon the country at large, but it has de-
ceived thousands on thousands of its honest
and right-hearted supporters, who, placing conf
dence in its empty and delusve professions,
could not believe that treachery and deceit
could be hidden under so fair and plausible an
exterior. Now, that the clouds and mystifica-
tons engendered by the artful Vaccinations OF
managers at the seat Of Government will be
swept away, the honest and confding Yeomanry
of the land will be disabused, and will hurl
their vengeance upon their deceivers' with a
might that will grind them to powder.
Enough of this now-let us come TO the ''spe-
cifc case" to which the Globe so vauntingly in
vites attention, and TO what does it amount?
Why, it simply goes to prove the truth of what
the present Administration, and The great body
of the Wings to back it, always have asserted,
to wit, that for fear Of losing popularity the
iate administration had suffered the Nary to
fall into a state Of downright insu6iciency.-
The Globe furnishes the following table, which,
with the permission of the editors, we will ad
nit to be correct for the purposes Of our argu-
ment:
Mnber of persons attached to the Nary IN the
years 1899, 40, al, and AZ.
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PnlLApELDHrA, 18th March, 1912.

DEAR STA am not, you aware very reg
ular correspondent. great dearth oferary news
has caused temporary suspension of my letters
such as they pre-but now resume my pen for few
moments, although, even now have but little to say.
The truth is there isa complete stagnation of bust
ness among most prominent publishers and it is
only occasionally perceive that the smooth sur
face OF the is ruffled by the appearance OF
tines the attention of the comparatively few who
can forget their troubles among the well printed leaves
of delightful book
g Erederick he Great and his Times recently
published by Messrs. Lea & Blanchard and edited,
with an introduction, by the always popular author OF
the "Thc Pleasures Of Hope" is an exceedingly in
terosng work, and well deserving careful pcrusa l.
1t is written in very racy and agreeable style, and
embraces a vast fund of information historical and
anecdoiical obc found in other single publication
and the tendency of the work. although it nothing
ex,enuaes is to elevate in the readers estimation
the character Of one of the most illustrous of The
crowned heads Of Europe, who reignel at period
when reputation and renown not of easy acqui-
silion, by the correction of many vulgar errors in
regard to the great subject Of the work. and by nm
parting much invaluable information respecting the
Time" in VIII ch he fourishcd. The work is an i'm
porant addition to our stores Of historical and BIO
gra phcal knowledge
One Of the most agreeable and instructive writer's
ofthe present day Of which mother England boast
and there are lew hring names of which she has
greater reason to be proud is William Hopin, and
how many arc there compared with those who run
n Al. a.
school, who have ever heard of HIM Still among ,
certain cass Of readers, those for example who can
lad with dnceasing and increasing pleasure the
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same year. soon discovered however, that the rule
could not be applied From Rhode Island there was
applicant; aud from several Of the States the
applications, in many instances, were unsupported by
proper testimonials 80 that the due proportion OF those
81 aseessary NOV pnve,y Is rn as is
termed In making these, the sons Of navy officers
and The descendants Of patriots who had rendered ser
vice TO the country in military or civil life, were pre-
ferfed, without regard to their local position. Inc
strongest claims prevailed from whatever portion oil
the country the application was made.
Finding that the list oiN appointments at large
would, for the above assigned be swelled be-
yond what considered proper stopped short OF the
number originally contemplated. My appointments
of midshipmen about ninety, instead OF one
hundred.
Respectfully submitted.
"a. P. UPSHUR.
"Hon. SAMUEL l.. SoUTHARD
president of the Senate"
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THE GLOBE AND THE NAVY.

The Globe Of Saturday evening last, comes out
in labored article show that the Wings, as it
denominates the present Administrator, have
forfeited the pledges which they are stated to
have made previously to the late Presidential
election, to conduct the Government at an ex-
pense not exceeding thirteen millions of dollars.
After dealing most literally in its usual style
about ''pets" and "drones" temporarily EN-
poyed, at the public expense, and commissions
instituted, It does not say for what purposes,
our neighbors proceed most pompousy to set
forth what they term a. "specifc case" of abuse
OF public confidence, to which they invite the at
tention of the country. Without admitting the
truth of their allegation about the thirteen mil
lions, which, had it been made, could only have
applied TO the regular and legitimate current
expenses Of the Government, will our friends
inform us whether the present Administration
party, or Wings, if they prefer the title, ever
promised to pay the debts incurred by Mr.. Van
Buren's misrule, with thirteen millions, or even
twice that sum- We think not and we think
moreover, from what we have already seen
that they would have been mad to have ven
tured any such nonsensical pledge, the redemp
ton of which they must have known to be i'm
practicable. With reference to the '.pets,
'drones" and commissions" employed, do the
editors Of the Globe forget that their service,
have been rendered necessary, TO bring up ar
rearages OF work and detect impostions prac
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POLAND: Historical Literary Monumental and
Picturesque-Paul Sobelewski, Editor.
This work is just commencing its publication at
New York, upon plan similar TO the picturesque
views of America, Ireland, Switzerland SC. 1t is
edited by of those unfortunate men who have
been driven by political prosecutions to take refuge in
this land of liberty and who desires in this way as
well 10 propagate among the peope Of his adopted
country knowledge of Poland, to secure for him
self an honorable employment. The embellishments
OF the number before us, accompanied by letter press
descriptions and MEMOIRS consist of portrait of the
famous Polish General and King, John Sobieski-a
view of the castle Of 'Ostog Monument of Nicholas
Copernicus; Queen Hedwigc equ strian statue of
Prince Joseph Poniatowski temple of the Sybl and
gothic building at Pulawy and two pages of Polish
music The work is published monthly in parts Of
"a to 80 pages folio; price 62s cents per number or
Sc per annum. We deeply sympathise with the Pco-
pie OF Poland, and wish them success in all their
laudable undertakings and especially in their strug
giles for liberty.
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THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND

1t is really amusing to notice the game that is now
playing BY the efigy burning -swallow-barn-manife
to portion of the Wing press. Surrounded and con-
trolled by cliquea knot of village loafers, calling
themselves politicians they mistake their own noisy
malignant rawlings for public sentiment. No sooner
do the friends of the Administration make demon
of the facts Immediately is characterized mise
rabe failure, and the assurance is given that there
are no Tyler men here, in Lebanon, or Hilsborough
for instance. We say to all such blind, infatLA.sd
worshpers at the shrine Of the god of their Idolatry
you know not the Tyler men in your immediate
neighborhood They are not bra,cling politicians,
but patriots; who, looking to their government for
the protection of their liberties and relying upon the
stout hearts and strong which the God Of nature
have given them; found laboriousy engaged in some
useful vocatons.-They have not time to stand at the
corners of the street. spending hour after hour in ab
sing every one who do not choose to follow their
leaders but is ready at all proper times to render a
willing and hearty support to the honest and faithful
public servant.-Otd School Repubhcon.
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FOR THE MADIsoNlAN.
Mn. EDITOR


Mr. EDITOR:
presume you did not intend, in your notice of
Morrison's Strangers Guide as it is called to do
any injustice to another work, entitled ga New Guide
to Washington" by Mr. Watterston, when you say
that " many minor publications, similar in character
to the one under consideration, have, from time to
time, made their appearance, but like Congressional
Directories, seemed endowed with vitality only for
the season which gave them BIRTH You cannot, l
presume intend to include the very full and satisfac-
tory guide of Mr. W.. which every one who has read
1t has pronounced to be sach work both strangers
and citizens required. All the descriptions of the
public buildings, institutions, societies, schools, sc .,
&C. are as permanent as are these buildings Sc.
themselves and the history and topography of Wash
ngion satisfactorily given, because they have been
furnished by who has long been a resident, and
who has from his boyhood he truly states, noted
its progress, changes and improvements with great
accuracy 1t has nothing of the character of Con.
gressiona Directory, but permanent the works
and objects it describes The work you mention
may be, perhaps, superior as picture book, to any
that has yet been published but the visiter and ct-
zen want something more solid, useful and interest
ing than engravings, matter with what skill
they may have been executed The public are, how
ever perfectly competent to decide the merits of
each, and every will, of course, consult his own
taste and fancy in the purchase. My object, in these
remarks, is to the publisher of the /" New
Guide from sustaining any injury from the notice
you have published in your paper of Monday, with
out any design, am sure, to make any nvidious
comparison. In justice to the author and publisher
would ask you TO insert the following very correct
critique of Mr. WIS work from the National nclli-
gencer:
From the Daily National Ineligencer, Feb IL, lS42.
NEW GUIDE TO WASHINGTON, By GEO
WATTERSTON.
This is the title of new work published by Mr.
Farnham. MIR. Watterston is extensively known as
writer of much experience facility and taste Our
own community too well acquainted with his
merits and capacity, for them to require any notice
recommend either to their approval; but this work
appeals to the patronage of many, to whom as sran-
gers he may be unknown. As an old resident of
Washington, he is master of large variety of local
knowledge OF great interest as respects Washington
and ITS envIrons for which we may search in vain in
books, and which must soon perish with those in
whose memories alone il is recorded.
This work imbodics many cherished recollecons
of our bygone history Ii treats of the works of
of the Metropolis, in candid, sensible and dscrmi-
mating manner Nor is this all II is most eminent
y useful IN its character not TO the stranger only but
to our resident population. II contains the history of
the public works here and in the vicinity highly ysu
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BERNARD HOOE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND GENERAL AGENT.
HAVlNG removed from Alexandra, ID. c., TO
II this city has opened office on 4 10 street
one door north from Pennsylvania avenue, and offers
his services TO the public.
He will undertake the prosecution and manage
ment of all claims before Congress, and the several
public departments and offices of the Government ;
claims arising under treaties the procuring of patent
rights aud patents for land from the Patent and Gle
neral Land Offices; and he will attend to all claims
for revolutionary invalid other pensions, and To
all other business TO be transacted the District OF
Columbia, requiring the services OF an attorney or
agent.
Persons residing al distance who may not find It
convenient to visit Washington can address him by
Letter. postage paid and may be assured that all busi-
ness ntrusted to him shall receive the most promp,
and faithful attention
WAsuINoToN CRY, II. & March Is,
mar % eoln&w2m
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works OF uch obscure and almost forgotten authors
as Go.d-mih, Washington Irving, Addison, &C.
Howitt enjoys very high reputation and they place
his works, where pos,ed,y will keep them by the side
ofthose whom have mentioned.
His Rural Life Of Engiand'-his " .Seasons"-
the " Student Life Of Germany" and las, and best
his " Yisits to Remarkable Piaees"-whch have JUS,
been published by Messrs Carey and Hart, will all
find numerous readers and warm admirers Of course.
The "Vsirs" is, indeed, truly interesting and de-
lghtful work, and every reader Of English history
should possess it. sv
Messrs. Carey g. Hart have also just published, in
two handsome octave volumes, Roscos's Life Of Lo-
renso de Mediei, Of which may speak more particu
larry in another letter, not having, yet had OF
porlunity of refreshing my recollection of the con-
tents Of these celebrated volumes. Messrs. Lea &
Blanchard have just published and valuable
number of their american Journal ofMe Medical
Sciences" long established and popular periodical
which the Physicians of the country should feel
pride in sustaining. Among it's contributors are ma
ny of the most eminent American physicians and
surgeons, whose writings have given to this journal
high reputation, both at home and abroad.
Taking huge stride from these matters to others,
however, at this time especially of scarcely inferior in
terest, would inform you that Judge Randall still
continues indisposed, although now believed to be
convalescent His appointment to the place of the la
menied HoPkinson has given very general satisfac-
ton lie is an able and an uprgh, man, and although
not possessed Of brilliant talents, is, without doubt,
fully competent to the faithful discharge of all the du
ties Of the responsible station to which the President
has called him
Our community has BEEN for several days, in a
state of high and painful excitement. The Penn
Township, the Moyamensing, and the Mechanics
Banks, and the Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank
have Closed their doors within the last three days and
to-day there has been steady run upon those Banks
hat commenced the payment of specie. Seven banks
including the United States Bank OF Pennsylvanis
have now closed their DOORS and how many more will
be forced into this position, it is quite useless
lecture This is sad state Of things, and all conf
dence is destroyed.
Youts, truly, SCRIBE
[God knows we sympathze with the disresses of
the People, aal would sacrifice any thing TO relieve
them.-ED
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IJDr. Lardner'sfrs lecture at the National Thea
re his evening will embrace two highly interesting
subjects, and will be illustrated by models and
icent transparencies which have excited much adm-
ration IN the principal theatres of New York. Phila
dephia, and Boston. We congratulate Mr.. Ward
upon the production Of scientific entertainments at the
Theatre, and shall feel much disappointed fthe The
atre not crowded nightly during the short term of
Dr.. Lardner's stay in Washington.
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MORE REsoLUTIoNs.-We have it from authority,
which can hardly be questioned, that after Mr.. Clay
resolutions, curtang the power of the Executive by
abolishng the veto, and vesting the appointment of
Secretary of the Treasury in Congress- have passed
the Senate, another set Of resolutions of more ultra
character will be brought forward in the House. to
elicit speeches for the amusement Of strangers in
Washington and to serve grindstone for sharpe
ing Congressional wts.-Boston Mercantile Journal.
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able for constant reference Il contains brief sum-
mary Of the laws which bear upon ALL and Affect thsr
interests more largely than at first sight they may DC
led TO suppose. Indeed, il is useful and agreeable
book, and sincerely hope that the laborious enter
prise OF the author in the original composition OF ma
ny of its pages and udcious compilation Of the mat
ter constituting the other, may meet reward in the
sale OF the work, proporoned TO the actual beneht
which he has conferred upon the public by its pro-
ducton. H.
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The Public are respectfully informed that the Ma
mayer has made an arrangement with Dr.. LARD NER
to deliver at this Theatre, for limited number ofeyen-
lnss the LECTURES which have attracted such
overfowing audiences at the principal Theatres Of
New York, Philadelphia and Boston.
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PART II.
THE MOON

THE MOON.
Its observation-disclosures Of its light Ply
steal qualities Of its surface-Has it an atmosphere
Or seasls it inhabited Does It influence the wea-
Their l-Do meteorc stones come from It Twas il
formerly comet docs it influence the phenome.
ma of insanity, &c, &c.
This part will be illustrated by
A Transparent Telescope Drdping Of The Moon
Taken from the magnificent
MAP OF THE MOON,
BY tie Prussian Astronomers, BAER and MAD
LER, showing the Mountains Volcanoes, and
other appearances discovered our Satellite
This representation occupies surface of above Sixty
Square Feet
Prices of admission 10 all parts Of the Theatre
Ladies Tickets, 50 cents Gentlemens Tickets, 81
Doors open at past Z and Lecture TO commence at
3 O'Clock
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NATIONAL THEATRE. w as,ington.

DR.. LARDNER'S LECTURES.
The Free List must necessarily be excluded on the
nights of DR.. LaIdncr's Lectures.
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The communication Of a " Virginia Wing we
have concluded, after much reflection, would not, at
this period promote the end in view. Yet it is an
able production.
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PART I.
THE EYE

PART I.
THE EYE
Its structure and functions Modern discoveries re.
spectng light--its motion-its pulsations-Phy ical
cause Of Vibrations of the retina-how
counted.
This part will be illustrated by
Drawings and I'rdnspdrencies.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH %

= first Lecture will be that of This evening.
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! God knows we sympathize with the distresses of
the People, and would sacrifice any thing to relieve
them.-Ep.l
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-09-01
The boundary Treaty.

The New York Courier s. Enquirer
has somehow got possession Of the Trea-
ty, just concluded upon with England,
and has spread it before the public, in
its columns. The Treaty embraces
three subjects--rhe adjustment Of the
Boundary, with the equivalents for the
concessions Of territory made for the
acquisition ofboundary more convenient
for the parties than that of the treaty
of l783--lhe stipulations for the sup
preston of tho slave tradc-and the
stipulations for the mutual surrender Of
persons charged with the commission of
certain crimes, fleeing from justice in
one country, and taking refuge in the
other. The terms seem to be satlsiac-
tory to all concerned. WIN. S. Der
rick, Esq, of the Diplomatic Bu-
reau in the Department of State, is
about to proceed Immediately to Eng
land with the ratified Treaty, and is ex-
pected to bring back the formal ratifi-
cation of it by the QUEEN Of Great
Britain. Tie Treaty will then be off,
cially proclaimed and published. As it
is a subject of vast Importance, wo
have copied it entire into this number,
to the exclusion Of sundry other, though
perhaps not less interesting, matters.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-09-01
III E RAID OF THE TIMES.

ile without dollar, although his sister
Persis thinks her annuity amply sufficient
Tor the comfortable maintenance OF both,
has now a fair pretence for again en-.
gaging in business. lie is, he says. al
together happier than when after he had
invested his property in bank stock, he
had nothing to do-ior like Charles
Lamb, he found no mork worse than orer
lcork.