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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-09-16
THE MASSACHUSETTS CONVENTION.

This Convention assembled an Thursday.
and milated Marcus Morton, for Governor.
Two Delegates AT large (Mes>rs. Bancroft and
Chlds, V. Il. men) to the Baltimore Convcn-
lion, Were appointed. The rest are 10 be elected
By Districts No preference for any Presiden-
The Boston Times says
1t will be seen from reference TO the report OF
the proceedings OF the Worcester Convention, con.
tanned in our paper Of this day, that the policy we
pointed out yesterday the true one, was adhered
TO, and governed the entire action OF the Convention
The Presidential question not touched upon and
a series of excellent resolutions, truly democratic in
spirit, were adopted by acclama,ion. The good
sense Of the majority enjoyed signal triumph, and
the result must be truly gratifying TO the democracy
Of Massachusetts. The course adopted was signal
rebuke TO the disorganzing efforts Of the Bay State
Democrat, which has strained every nerve for some
time past 10 induce the Wo cc,ter Convention 10 fol.
low the example Of the New York Convention, and
thereby secure for its fayorilc candidate sem.
blance of popular sanction and support. The paper
alluded 10, has not scrped to sgmatise and upbraid
all who opposed lis efforts but II has now learned
how feeble aud limited its influence actually IS
The action OF the Convention, will, we have every
reason 10 believe, prov completely acceptable TO the
Democratic party in this State aud secure that una.
nimfy Of feeling, and concert and energy Of action
which the vital interests Of The cause demand The
electors will now go to The pcils TO for State Off
GERS undisirocicd y The premature agitation of any
eXraneous question and the whole strength of the
patty be brought out The effect of this viii c an
other glorious democratic triumph in old AIassachu-
scttsthat viii tend 10 secure the former victories
and assure the perm .nency Of the reign of democracy
10 state redeemed from msrule and federal oppres
SION
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On tho l7lh ultimo at his residence, near Jack
son, Miss, Hon. JAMES G MITCHELL. formcrI,
a member Of Congress from Tennessee
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NEW MIISIC
mar Is 4


lust RECEIVED, the following pieces OF new
j Music, at the old established store, two doors
east Of l2th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER
The Emigrant's Farewell-by III. Russell.
The Spirit Brd-by o. Shaw.
The Parting Of Symmetry J. Rickard.
Johnny Sands comic-by J. Sinclair.
How long and dreary is the Nightly Robert
Burns.
I'm poor Shepherd Maid-by a. Lee.
The Church Bell--by f.. J. Loder.
By.gone Years-by J. N. Metcalfe.
The Poor Mans Friendly Henry Russell.
The Grave Of Bonapare-by L. Heath.
Land of my Birth far away-by i. Bricher
TIE Fairy Water-spritc- from the Naiad Queen.
The Child and the Dewdrops-by J. l.. Iiol kns
Moonlight is Beamiug, serenade-by {. White.
NV happy Village Home-by Sidney Pearson
hi do thy bidding, Mother dearly Nj. w Bale
Oh! should like to Marry-by J. J. Craven
I've lett my Home, my native liome-by l., Rees
Three favorite Glees.
Hark, the Lark, celebrated Glee-by DR.. Cooke
Lady of Beauty, serenadc-by knyyett.
Diana march--by J. Freidhem.
Brooks Club Quickstep-by Newland.
The celebrated Empress Henrietta's Waltz-by
| II. Herr. marohZo-o'
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Treasury DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, 18th March, lS4

w ASUINGTON, LIN NlaICn, 1912
CtEALED PROPOLALS, will be received at this
- Department, until the 18th April next, for Six
Engines Boilers and Propeliers, constructed upon
the plan known as 4" Hunters Plan" two of said En-
gines, Boilers and Propellers, to be delivered on
Lake Erie, as designated iy the Secretary oil The
Treasury the others at such place places, on the
Sea Coast as the Secretary may direct
Also, two Engines, Boilers and Propellers, upon
the plan known az Z" Ericsson's Plan" to be de-
llvered at some place the Sea Coast, as the
Secretary Of the Treasury may direct. The tn-
gines, Boilers and Propeers TO be made of the
very best materials to bear the proof and inspection OF
such person or persons, may be selected by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. The Boilers to have not
less than hundred 7O0) fire surface each, work
ing pressure eighty 800 pounds to the square inch.
Proof two hundred and forty GAO pounds. Six (6)
eighteen (l9) inch Cylinders with three (3) feet
stroke. The whole to be delivered as directed, with
in five months from the time of receiving the Draw
ings and Plans for building The proposals will state
the price for which the Engines Boilers and Propel
lers, will be delivered and put into complete opera
ton But as the application of the Engines working
10 either Of the said plans, is pa cut right, the pro-
posals viii also state the price asked, including the
authority TO the patent right and also the price,
exclusive Of said authority
J. G. SPENCER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
march 20-dtl7A
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
march 20-dtl7A

A MOS KENDALL and JOHN +. KENDALL
IA offer their services to such may have business
with the Government Of the following description,
viz:
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and other
Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office
Procuring pensIons--rev outionary, army, and ma
w; and other business in relation thereto.
Settlement Of accounts, whether with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, or Post Office Departments
Prosecuting of claims against the Goyernme IL,
whether tor lands other property, or money before
any Of the TX, cutve Departments or Congress.
Our Office is in Todd's rooms, number 10, where
JouS T. KENDALL will be found during business
hours AMOS kendall will also attend at the
Office TO consult and advise, ard will prepare
coses for presentation TO the Departments to Con
vress His knowledge of the forms and details OF
pubIc business, derived from service in the public
Offices will enable him 10 perform this service IN The
most effective manner and those who intrust us with
business may rely upon { utmost prompti,nde, and
the use Of all proper means to bring IT TO successful
issue Our charges will be moderate, depending Tor
their amount on the nature Of the case.
Persons at a distance will find it much cheaper to
empoy us in any business they may have with the
Government than to come 10 Washington themselves
we will also attend to the purchase sale, or ex
change of real property in { District and The west
ern States using our best endeayors prohlably t'
srry. al who will furnish us with accurate dscrp
tons of the kind of property wanted TO be purchased
or proposed to be sold or exchanged.
An letters on business should be addressed u
Messrs. Kendall, & CO., agents, and must be pcs
pad. ,rr>,n,,,
JOIIN y KENDALL,
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be q saae ed BY HE Seaas and House Of ReprsSsaia-
ares Of the United SID Of 9Dsstoa IA Congress
bisd That the widow OF any person who served ia the
War Of the Revolution IN the manner set forth in the
act approved the seventh day of June shteen hun
dred and thrty-two, en'itl " an act supplementary
~ the act for The relief of cell in surviving OH ers
and soldiers Of the Revolution and whose widow,
m virtue OF act approved the seventh day OF July
eighteen hundred and thlry-eigh entitled " an act
granting hall pay and pensions 10 certain widows, +"
and an act approved the twenty day of August
eighteen hundred and forty-lwo amendatory thereof,
aud resolution approved the sixteenth day OF Au-
gust, eighteen hundred and forty-two entitled "a
outon decorative Of the Pension act OF July seventh,
eighteen hundred and thirty received, or IS
years from the fourth Of March, eighteen hundred
annuity pension which she received or is entitled
TO receive under said acts said resolution, either
Of them, for and during the further term of one year
from the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and
iorty-ihree, during such portion of said term as
said widow shall survive, subject in all respects,
however, TO the rules, limitations, and conditions, in
and by said acts and resolution made and approved
SEC 2. find be il tluther enseisd, That the sum OF
three hundred and eighty thousand dollars be- and the
same is Hereby appropriated, out OF eny money IN the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to pay the an
nues or pensions in and by this act granted.
JOHN WHITE,
Speaker Of Tie House # Representatives..
WILLIE +. MANGUM,
President Of the Senais pro tempore.
Approved Sd March, lS43
JOHN TYLER.
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TREASURY NOTES LOST.

TINE public are hereby cautioned not TO receive
or negotiate for two United States treasury
notes, for one hundred dollars each NO. S,49o ana
ao7 hearing an interest Of six per cent dated 9Th
February, 1912, signed VIM. Sclden, I. u >, and
payable one year after date to Cashier Bank OF Com
merce, New York, and endorsed, PAY Ambrose
Lanfear, order, without recourse Geo. center,
cashier !" " Without recourse on Amb. Lanieari
" Pay TO the order OF y. Borlando. Henry .. Nc
Emery Said notes | enclosed in letter mailed al
this place on the first Of September last addressed
to Rev. =. Borando, st Mary's College, near Per
ryyille, Missouri | have received information
that said letter has rot reached its destination its
having been received by said Borlando. Therefore
If said notes should be attempted to be put in crcu-
Iatiou with the endorsement prporting to be that OF
IF. Borland,,n the same is forgery. The ueces
sary steps have been taken TO notify the Treasury
Department of the loss Of said notes, and to have tn,
same redeemed or renewed.
HENRY O. McENERY.
MONROE, La, Feb. IL, lsi3.
march l7--2aw2w
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VERY VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE

OR LEASE, with the right to purchase The
" subscribers are authorized 10 sell or lease, for
ten To fifteen years, WITH THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE,
those two valuable building lots, commencing above
the junction of 18th and G streets, and fronting the
west side of said 18th street-containing together
about 3 900 feet Of ground. In the above valuable
property gr at bargains may be had by early applica
ton To JOtiNSoN q ChLLhN.
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TpuAsupy DEPARTMENT,

Washington, March l6, lS43.
CrEALED proposals will be received at this Depart
y ment until the 18th April next for building the
bulls Of one hoo, three Iron Steamers to be used as
Revenue Cutters on the sea coast of the following
dimensions say one hundred and forty (li0) feet
ON deck tweny.three (25) feet beam, and ten (lO)
feet hold Model, drawings and moulds Tor building
TO be furnished by the Department II Is expected
that these boats will be built in reference to Hunters
or Ercssons Propellers The iron used in construc-
ton must be American and OF the very best quality,
and s TO be painted with two good coats OF red lead
Zone before the York put and the other aler The
whole of said iron work shall be weighed alter II IS
wrough, and fitted to appropriate place and previous
TO its being fnay put together. Payment wlli De
made according to this nett weight per pound,
including coal bunkers, water tanks and gal
leys. The chain plates, bobstays and all IRON
work necessary to The hull, spars, rigging sails and
guns will be included in the proposal and The price
Tor such work will be separately stated spar deck
of white pine by inches TO DE Islu, secu'vu ron,
underneath with the wood screw bolts, caulked and
| planned. Berth deck Of ash or yellow pine Il by
| inches spiked and boted to the berth deck beams
also eauked ard planed ceiling planks OF white oas
to the flooring heads inches thick, thence yellow
pine inches thick 10 the lower deck clam o.
which will be estimated by the square superficial feet
The materials and weight used in the construction
TO be approved and the work to be Inspected by suci
officer as the Secretary Of the Treasury may appoint
and the work to be done according to the direction
the Superintendent.
The vessels to be completed within SIR month
from the day of delivering the moulds and plans o
building.
The workmanship to be inspected previous to de
livery by two competent judges, one to be chosen b
each of the parties Of the contract, who in the even
of their disagreement shall select a third who ar
10 determine whether the work has been executed
all respects according to the proposals aud agree
ment - ,,,...,er.
(Signed,) >; Y. sreNShh,
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GADSBYhS HOTEL.
WAsHINcToS Cry, ID. c., March

WAsnINcToN Cry, ID. c., March IT, lS43.
II Ia consequence of the great scarcity of money
the charge for board at this Hotel viii be dollar
and fifty cents per day. I he same price will be
charged for board at the Ladies Ordinary. Liquors
and wine of all sorts reduced to one-haf the former
rates.
The proprietor feels grateful for the liberal patron
age he has received and hopes by unceasing alten-
ton and low charges to meet the appreciation OF all
who may honor him with their company.
VIM. GADSBY, Proprietor.
march l6--eodtals
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AMOS KENDALL,
JOHN +. KENDALL.
march ls-1y

ID lCHARD POLLARD has resumed the practoe
IN. Of the law. lie will attend the Courts OF Al
bemarle Buckingham, Nelson and Amherst. lie
also offers his services for the adjustment OF claims
upon the Government. He will go TO Washington
whenever business entrusted TO his may require
him TO do Having been merchant as well as
LAWYER, he considers himself well prepared to settle
accounts seven years residence in Chill, Uni
ted States Charge d'Ahaires, has given him know.
ledge of the Spanish character and Spanish language
which will be useful in the furtherance and settle
ment of business in connexon with these subjects
His Post Office is Warren, Aloemarle county, Viz
ginia mar l9-W9W
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.st ai Elinit,s Buildings,

INST al E1iOtts BUILDINGS, FeHEsy TVaHa aVcHue, DC
tween Sd and A. streets
This smallest specimen Of man erer before heard Of IS
eeren years DID, irentyfre inches high, and ne'ghs ~
teen pounds, being precisely his weight when six
months old. The General is OF ine symmet.c pro
nortons and decidedly the most perfect Dwarf in the
known world and the most surprising curiosity that
ever astonished the world
He shed all of his first set Of teeth, three years
since, and now has complete second set he IS IN
the most perfect health, and lively socable ana IN
telligent never failing to interest and ever captvate
his yisiters who universally and unhestatingy pro-
nuunce him to be the GREATEST WONDER OF cREA-
TON. ,
Hours of exhibition from 10 o'clock, a. m. to
O'Clock p. m. ;,
Admission 25 cents children under IL years hall
nrce mar 20-4t
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The party proposing TO supply Tie articles VIII
make an invoice of all the items embraced in the
above list, and alx the prices, in dollars and cents
at which they will furnish them, deliverable in New
York on or before the 10Th day Of May next calcu-
ating the quantity Of each article and extending the
cost, making an aggregate OF the whole invoice be-
fore sending II on The Department reserves ue
right 10 increase diminish the quantity OF any ar
ticle and substitute others in lieu thereof The goods
will be inspected at New York by an agent Of the
United States who will be appointed by the Depart
ment for the purpose, and to ascertain the conor
nifty of the articles purchased with the samples
exhibited when the contract shall be made, and
with the terms Of the contract itself, which
shall contain a clause that f the articles are
not furnished within the time prescribed, or
or if they are Of insufficient quality, and If within
five days after notice Of such nsuiciency, the party
shall not furnish others in lieu thereof OF the requir
ed quality, the United States shall be authorized to
purchase them Of others, and to charge any increase
of price they may be compelled TO pay therefor 70
the contractor, who shall pay the said difference to
| the United States.
Separate contracts will be made for the transpor
ta,on from New York 10 the Indian country.
| Bonds will be required in the amount Of the bids
with two good sureties, the sufcicncy Of whom tC
be certified by United States Judge District Az
torney for the faithful performance of the contracts
PAYMENT will be made after the contract is completed
and the delivery Of the goods TO agent OF the De
partment, upon duplicate invoice certified by him
Samples Of the goods may be seen at this Office
Communications to be marked Proposals for In
dian Goods
The bids will be submitted with the following
heading
(or we) propose TO furnish, for the service Of tn
Indian Department the following goods at the price
affixed to them respectively, viz
(EIere insert the list of goods.)
Deliverable in the city of New York on or befor
the 18th day Of May neat, and in case Of the accep
ance Of this proposal, the quantity being prescribe
by the Department, (or WEI will execute a cor
tract according TO tbs agreement and give satlsfa'
tory security to the Department, within eight day
after the acceptance Of this bid and in OF fsur
to enter into such contract and give such security,
Tor WEI will Jay to the United States the Different
between the sums hidden by me, (or u.s. and the
4 which the United States may be obliged TO pay 4
the same articles.
T. HARTLEY CRAWFORD.
Orricr INDIAN ArrAIRs, March 7, lsis,
! mar S-t2lmar
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Pension OFFICE,

March ., iS43.
In order to carry into effect the foregoing Act, the
applicant " no may claim pension must make de-
claration under oath before some magistrate IN the
county where she resides, which declaration must be
duly authenticated. The official character and sig
nature of the magistrate mustbe certified by the pro
per officer under his seal Of office, and the magistrate
must certify that the declarant is personally known
TO him.
j. l.. EDWARDS,
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march l7-dlm

HORSES HORSES!l HORSES y
lust arrived at ~ Rowles' stable, on stu street,
j near the corner Of ID, TWENlf-flNhhe sd OF
prime nere
Which will be disposed Of on terms TO SUIT the
times.
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DRoPosALs for carrying the mail Of the Uni

4 ID ROPOSALS for carrying the mail Of the United
Il slales from the Isl Of July, lS43, 10 the 3Oth
oi june, 1916, ineuiye, on the following route IN
illinois, VIII be received the Contract Office Of the
fost once Department. in the City Of Washington,
until O'Clock, p. m. Of the 10Th Of May l543 10
be decided By the 18th of May nex) the manner
aud lime herein specified, to wit
ILLINOIS.
No. 4205. From Chicago by Cazenovia, Addison,
Bloomingdae, Elgin, Udina, Deerheld, tiompshire,
Corral, Marengo, Amesyile, Belyidere, Cleveland,
Rockford, Vaneeburgh, Silver Greek Freepori,
Milieyle, Scales Mound West Plumb river aud
Elizabeth, TO Galena 1856 miles and back, three
times week in forr-horse coaches with a tri-week-
y branch IN two-horse coaches from Gaena, Illinois
by Fair Play 10 Dubuque, l6 miles and back, TO run
Ia doe connection
Schedule from la .apriI 10 la Of December
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and sa-
turdsy at o a. m. arrive at Galena next days by 10
p IN
Leave Galena every Tuesday Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Cheago next days by
p M
Schedule from la December to Isl Of .9pril
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. M arrive at Galena next Thursday,
Saturday aud Monday by p
Leave Galena every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a IN. arrive at Chicago next Thursday,
Saturday and Monday by 5p. IN.
NOTES
No proposal will be considered unless il be accom-
panied by guarantee, signed by one or more respon
sible persons in the following manner, viz
The undersigned - guarantee that, - if
his bid for carrying the mail from -, TO -, be
accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter into
obligation prior to the lst day OF July next with
good and sufficient sureties, to perform The service
proposed.
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of a
Postmaster or other equivalent testimony, that the
guarantors are men of property, and able to make
good their guaranty.
The proposals should be sent TO the Department
sealed, endorsed proposals for route No. -" and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster Gene
raj.
For the prohibition of bids resulting from comb-
nations and the terms and conditions on which the
contract is to be made the last annual advertise
ment.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
March 9th, lS43
C. A. WICKLIFFE.
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POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

VNliE undersigned continues To transact business
Il for mail contractors, pensioners, asausn'ss1 ~
yenment
lie has blank bids ready for persons DESTROYS "
bidding for mail contracts. The old service anu p"'
upon any route given at the shortest notee anu ~"
wee as TO bidding communicated, II desired no
plieation attended TO, unless accompanied W i'. ~
hye dolars and no letter taken from the oihee un-
less the postage is paid. No person having business
al the seat OF Government need attend IN person, u
a full deserip ion of tie business IS commune a'''
and full power Of attorney sent on by mail
Ten per cent charged upon all old claims ai'o"
by the proper authorities, after the allowances 10
Noibine charged unless the claim Is allowed
Refer TO the members OF the Twenty-oe'eh'' W"
gress generally. s,c n NOW
Washington, 9Th street, near General ros' o'h'''
- March 2l-Iyn
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On this day Of personally appeared before
the Of the A. b., a resident Of in the coun-
ty of aged years, who being first duly sworn,
according to law doth on her oath, make the fol-
lowing declaration in order TO obtain the benefits of
the provision made by the act Of Congress, passed
the Sd March, ls43, g antng pensions TO widows of
persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow Of who was a There insert
the rank the husband held in the army, navy or mill
a the may be, and the regiment, corps or
vessel in which he served and the annual amount of
the pension which he received under the act of July
7, 1888.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year
above written before
march 2l-Jtd&3ts
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GEN. TOM THUMB.

This wonderful DWARF,
who has attracted such
crowds Of admlring Visit
ers at New York, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore, will
be exhibited in Washing
ton on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday,
the Goth, 2lst, 22d and 23d
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J. l.. EDWARDS,
~, A. N
Commissioned d
DECLARATION,

In order to obtain the benefits Of the Act of Congress
of the Sd March, 1643, granting pensions for one
year TO certain widows who have received pen
sions under the act of July 7, 1888.
State TERRITORY or District