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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

A HANDSOME CoMPL1MET.-We learn from the
Philadelphia Inquirer that there was goodly
gathering of the Wings Of the city and county of
Philadelphia on Thursday evening last at the
Wing Reading Room, on the occasion Of the pre-
sentation of beautiful banner by the Wings of
fourteen wards of the city to their political breth-
rem of Cedar Ward, in consequence of the SPLEEN
did majority given by that ward to the Wing
candidates at the last general election. The ban
ner was presented by Joseph R. Chandler Esq,
on the part of the wards, in truly eloquent and
appropriate speech. The banner is formed of rich
green and purple silk, surrounded by massive
fringe. On the side first presented to the assem-
bly, is the following inscription:
"Banner presented to the Wings of Cedar
Ward by their brethren of the other wards, in
token of their glorious and Unexpectedly large
majority at the October election, 1872 On the
opposite side of the banner was an admirably
painted portrait of Henry Clay, surmounted by
the American Eagle.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

MARYLAND PENITENTIARY.-We learn from
the Baltimore American that, according to the
last annual report of the directors of the Mary
land penitentiary, the total gain by the labor
of the convicts and the commercial operations of
the institution during the year ending on the Both
of November was $3O,275 %. The expenses
during the same period, including the salaries of
officers and charges of every description, amount
ed to s29,79l 63, leaving an excess or net profit
for the year of 1888 sc. The average number
of prisoners in confinement during The year was
800 eight more than the average Of 1912 The
number received during the year was 81. OF
this number Sc were males and ii females 81
whites and 35 blacks, "a Americans and % TO-
reigners, viz: Is natives of Germany, of Tur-
key, l of Prussia, l of Russia, of Ireland, and
of France. OF the whole number, 81, 80 were
convicted in the courts of that city.
There were discharged during the year by ex-
piration of their sentences g. by pardons IL !;
by death 81, in all 100. There remained in con-
fnement on the Goth of November 2S7.
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS.
JANUARY /, 1874

INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL.
John Gray, Md Hon. VIM. H. Haywood, w. T.
Shamin, Henry Hugg, N. c.; M. Lamaurex, G..
Richards, Samuel B. Virgins st. Louis; Daniel D.
Dayton, Richard Graves, New York Major Mathews,
Md; B. ~ Campbell, J. J. Gilman, Baltimore.
CITY (FUlLER's) HOTEL.
L. Abbott, N. H.; Davii Hayden, j. R. Hastings,
La; John Lewis New York; Col. VIM d. Lee, s.
Simpson, Mass. VIM l.. Hunter, d. b. Burton,
Miss. Peor Stanley, Va Samuel Peyton, Anthony
Bayley, Md. Moses Strong, Maine
EUROPEAN (GALABRUN's) HOTEL.
Thomas Simpson and lady, Boston; John r. Jones,
Indiana fNt
EXCHANGES (TYLER's) HOTEL.
James D. Mason, Albany, N. Y; J. w. Tyson,
.; Hall, d. e.; M Anglo, Philadelphia; J. L.
Slemmer Baltimore.
TEMPERANCE (BEERs's) HOTEL.
VIM Nolan, Missouri; N. II. Amos, Newton,
Kelly, Md
VIRGINIA (swEErINas) HOTEL.
Simpson Hawkins, Ohio; John Thompson, Edward
Lowell, Va.
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W ASHIN GT0N.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. 2, 1874.
NEW YEARS DAY.

We have never seen the White House more
thronged than it was yesterday by those who
called to pay their respects to the Chief Magis-
trate of the nation.
Mr.. Adams and Mrs. Madison also received
their friends, e large crowd of whom came to pay
them the homage of their respect, and to partake
of old-fashioned hospitality. We were extremely
grati6ed to see both these distinguished and re-
spected personages enjoying good health. The
hand of Time seems scarcely to touch Mrs. M
May it long pass lightly over their venerated
heads.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

Musical.-A recent foreign paper gives an ac-
treaty of Verun. The celebration took place at
Brandenburg, in Germany, and was participated
in by the seventy-two Philharmonic societies of
the province. These, united in torch process
sion, and in costume, eleren thousand strong, re-
paired to the Marienburg; arrived at the sum-
init OF the hill, this monster chorus began to sing
national songs and anthems among others,
Memberships song Of the Huntsman, with an
accompaniment of SIX hundred horns. We
doubt whether history will furnish another in
stance of such an accompaniment
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L 0CA L N E w S.

Our readers will bear in mind the Colonization
meeting this evening, at Al street church. The
Importance Of the object, and the anticipated ad-
dresses from the Hon. Senator Morehead, the
Rev. MIR. Butler, and the Rev. j. l.. Brown, can
not fall OF rendering the occasion one of great
interest and qualification to all. We trust that
many new friends and much additional strength
will be gathered around this truly great and
philanthropic cause
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

The Staten Island Murders.-We learn that
the Coroner's Jury who investigated the facts
relative to the death of the wife and child of
Capt. Houseman, have brought in verdict Of
wilful murder and arson, committed by some
person or persons unknown.
Capt Houseman has offered a reward of ST. 900
for the discovery of the murderers, payable on
their being convicted.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

Out O. he ,Ooods.-The Wheeling (Va.) Times,
in announcing that Morse, Wing is elected to
Congress from the Oxford district, Maine, by Just
- votes, exclaims-" Well done, you old coon
May you grow as tall as your pines, stand as
straight, live as long, and never be in want of
baked beans or pumpkin pies"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

A YOU'VE MEMS WING CONVENTION is to be
held in Connecticut on the 22d day Of February.
The Hartford Courier justly says:
"The political destiny of the State is with the
Young Men. They can, and they WILL carry
her influence, for the Farmer of Ashland and the
principles and policy with which he is identified
principles and policy in the triumphs of which
no State is more deeply and vitality interested
than our own"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

A French enerprise.-The directors of the
minated with Messrs Brassy & Mackenzie the
most gigantic contract of the kind ever vet I'M
dertaken in France. The works already con-
templated and engaged for will cost nearly a
million sterling. These will include bridge at
Rouen, seven tunnels of an extent of 1000 yards,
and viaduct of twenty-seven arches in the vale
Of Barentin.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

The Insane.-The Boston papers say that the
councils of that city are directing their attention
to the improvement of the condition of the in
mates of the Insane Asylum. 1t is proposed to
give the patients active employment, and to erect
suitable workshops for that purpose
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

The Locofoco members of Congress are making
arrangements for great jolli6cation on the St6
of January--instigated thereto probably from the
fact that the figure s reminds them that they
receive just SO day from the people for their
services! Who would not rejoice at the remem-
brance Of SO important fact ?-Roch Dem.
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GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL AT
u THE WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS

4 y NfAtNO mlLl AM AMI ClYlC BALL AT
u THE WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
The N.aIION:aL BLUES respectfully announce that
they will give their Third Annual Ball on Monday
January 8, 1874. The favorable attendance which
the citizens of the District and its vicinity have
ever bestowed upon the balls heretofore given by
the Blues, encourages them to believe that this viii
receive notice equally as favorable, inasmuch as
they have made arrangements which, in their opinion.
will render one of the most splendid that has ever
been given in the district
ComMIII EE Of INVITATION AND RECEPTION.
Gen. R. q. Weghtman, Col. w. w. Seaton
capt L. :. Middleton, Lieut. W. M. Clarke,
Lieut.. I. +. Bacon, Lieut. E. Evans,
Ensign w. >. Parham, Sergeant j. l.. White,
sergeant = Brannan, Quarm'r J. f. Coyle,
Corporal G. Emrick w A. Flaherty.
M. P. Mohun, Us. Owen
=. L. lardella, w. Macsee,
). Iayman, j. McDermott,
M. = Sheahan, s. Humphrey,
w. M. Randolph, j. Stoddard.
sufficient number Of servants will be engaged
LLOYD WILLIAMS celebrated Cotillon Band
has been secured for the occasion
Tickets for sale at Gadsby's Browns, and Fuller,s
Hotels Farquhar and Morgan's drug store, First
ward, Dr. Clarkes drug store Navy Yard, KidwelI,s.
Georgetown, Buckingham's, corner of Penn. Avenue
and 18th street. and at the door on the evening of The
oan lrice OF ucRets W. dec Ia
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

Cranberries.-As this fruit is largely employ
ed In most families, some persons may be glad
to be informed that these berries may be pre-
served several years merely by drying them
little In the sun, and stopping them closely in
dry bottles or jars.-N " True Sun
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

MIR. Whitcomb, the new Locofoco Governor of
Indiana, in his inaugural says, that The duties of
The station assigned to him, are far a6ore his
talents; and he intimates that if it were not for
the aid he expects from Providence, and other
public functionaries Of the State, he would not
know what to do.-Frankfo,l Commonwealth
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TIDINGs FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.


We see with pleasure strong signs in South
Carolina of what is ever point of honor but
little TO vlctory-we mean a gallant struggle.
The Wings have determine to dispute the State
IN the ensuing campaign.
Their plan of operations is briefly pointed out
in the following circular, of which a copy has
lately been put into our hands:
CHARLESTON, Dec, lS43.
"DEAR SIR: The friends Of HENRY CLAY in
the city of Charleston have formed themselves
into Clay Club. Our object, the promotion OF
the election of the great American statesman;
our means, all fair and honorable efforts to per-
suade and convince; our aim, the rescue of our
common country from hands which have not he
STATED to violate the most sacred rights for their
private advantage.
"To these great ends we invite your attention
and co-operation feeling fully assured that there
is mass of dormant energy throughout the State
that needs only to be put into action to produce
the happest results
at is now ascertained that Mr.. Calhoun will
not receive the nomination of the Democratic
National Convention, SO that the question will be
narrowed down to the relative merits of Mr.. Clay
and Mr.. Van Buren,.
at is proposed that Clay Clubs should be
formed in the several districts of the State, and
such measures taken as would be likely to further
our great object.
"a chief mean for the concentration and deve-
opment of our party will be STATE CoNvEN-
TON, to be held in Columbia about February or
March next to elect Delegates to the great Ma
tional Convention in Baltimore. You will per-
ceve the Importance of immediate district organ
ization and we you that the cooperation of
the country will 60 far to strengthen our resolves
and infuse energy into our councils. We are,
very respectfully, "GEO. s. BRYAN,
"THOMAS CORBETT,
"HENRY C. KING.
"WILLIAM BLANDING, n
as A. HURLBUT
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A horrible Mnrder.-The Cadiz (Ohio) Senti-
mel says: About two weeks ago, Mr.. Isaac
Ady, living near Georgetown, in this county kill
ed his wife, in cold blood, by striking her on the
back of the head with an axe, while she was
sitting at the fire pealing apples. After COM
hitting the atrocious act, which was between 8
and o'clock in the morning, he covered himself
up IN his bed, adam Horn like) and lay there
until the alarm was given and the neighbors be-
gan to arrive. He is now in Jail, to await his
trial"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-02

lie AND SPEECHES OF HENRY CLAY. in
~ two volumes, handsomely bound embellished
with view OF the statue on Cumberland road and
fac-simile of letter from Mr. Clay For sale by
r.. FARNHAM,
nov6 corner 18th street and Penn. nv.
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COMMITTEE on Correspondence


We further learn, from the admission of per-
sons of the Calhoun party, that these Clay Clubs
are running over the State ..like wild fire."
Clayism is spreading itself like their own Pine
tree, the long -leaved Pine, of which the seeds
have wings and scatter themselves far and wide
on the wind
What, indeed with its high, free, warm, but
not licentious and subversive spirit, and with an
eloquent and able leader like Col. PREsToN, Sc
conded by the strength and wit Of the accom-
plished PETTIGRU, can well be opposed, in Caro-
lima. to just and practical public principles, sus-
tanned by the inevitable public necessities now
existing, and the too Ineligible public lessons
lately taught? What is there, we repeat, to re-
sst them, except those old stereotype opinions, SO
long read to the State as the only ones which it
was to be permitted to entertain, and under the
convenient forms of which it has been transferred,
almost passively, by the leaders who have sue
cessivey controlled its vote ?-Balt. American
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MILITARY AND CIVIC BILL.

NHE MONTGOMERYVO VOLUNTEERS of Rock
- vile, intend giving their first Military and Civic
Ball at the Hotel of Mr. WILLIAM SANDS, on TnuRs-
DAY EVENING, January 4th 1874 Good MUSIC will
be in attendance-and the attention of the Managers
will be strictly devoted to those who will honor the
Company with their presence, and add to the estivi-
les and hiliarity of the evening.
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The Plebian says " the people owe debt to
Martin Van Buren," Exactly SO. They paid
the first instalment in 1910. The last will be
cancelled in IA. -R0ch Dem.
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MANAGERS.
Lieut. Spates, W. o. ChappelJ.
Lieut. Martin, DR.. J. W. Anderson,
Lieut. Garrett, Greenbury Gather
Ensign Litten, Ed. w. Owen.
Sergeant Campbell, DR.. H. Wilson.
Sergeant Mouldin, l. r.. Poole.
Surgeon Harding, Franklin Veirs. OIL.
Private JOS Z. Jones, DR.. J. Harding,
Private Adamson, Lycurgus Valdenar.
Private Veirs, jr., Samuel Jones.
IL Tickets $500.
I Tickets may be had at the door on the even
ing OF the Ball. dec 28-Th., Sat, & Tu
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Babe, tried in New York city for piracy and
murder on board the Sarah Lavinia of Alexan-
drla, ID. c., has been convicted.
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The following is from late number of the ST.
Louis Gazette:
The other night, an individual calling him
sell Eouck, or Luck, came to our lodgings, and
demanded the author of an editorial in the Ga
zette. We gave ourself He said we were not,
and tlourished cudgel. We cooked pistol
lie didn't mean to harm u.s. We didn't harm
him. Finaly-he sloped
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-12-02

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OIL OF TANNIN,
OR LEATHER REsTORER,
A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.

A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.
Most people know that skins and hides are convert
ed into leather by the of Tannn extracted from
certain banks, &c.
When the force and strength Of the Tannin is worn
out, leather becomes Dead hard dry BRITTLE cracked
covered with crust, &c THIS ALL KNOW. To re-
store then, life sotness, mostness, strength, smooth
ness and ramove all crust fly, or bliserrestore the
tannin. This substance the leather can receive
the second time; but the whole virtues Of it are in
this article, the OIL OF TANNIN-which pene-
trates the stest and hardest leather if has been
twenty years in use and if it tears easily with the
fingers, it impars at strength that is utterly
incredible until seen. 1t becomes like new leather,
in all respects, with delightful softness and polish
and makes all leather completely and perfectly inn
pervious to water-particularly boots shoes, carr-
agetops, harness, hose trunks and in fact all things
made of leather, giving splendid polish, high
er than new leather has, and at least doubling its
and durability, in whatever manner the leather
is used THESE ARE FACTS.
Those who will may wear old Shoes groan with
corns, ride with old cariage-tops-hav old harness.
and throw them away half used-look filthy them
selves and all about them--cxpend double what is
for articles Of leather to thor hearts
tent, for what we care If their prejudices are so
strong, they will DOT try now discovery We have no
avors to ask Of Them they the greatest sufferers
aud we beg for nobcdys custom or patronage. Now,
gentlemen, please yourselves.
IP None genuine unless with the fac smile sig
nature of COMSTOCK s Co.
For sale by CHARLES STOTT,
jan 90 Druggist, Fem Av., Washington.
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IVES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE u. S.,
IL with biographical notices of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence, sketches of most
markable events in the history of the country; by
r.. w. Lincoln. Embeshed with portrait of each
Of the Presidents, and forty-five eDgravings. For
sale at the book store of
nov O. r.. FARNHAM.
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ID ALDNESS.-BALM OF COLUMBIA, FOR THE
- HAIR, which viii stop it if falling out, or restore
1t on bald places; and on children make 1t grow rap
idly, on thoss who have lost their hair from any
cause.
ALL VERMIN that nfest the heads of children
in Schools prevented killed by it at once. Find
the name Of COMSTOCK s. Co. on it, or never try
it. Remember this altcays.
RHEUMATISM AND LAMENESS positively
cured, and all shriveled muscles and limbs are re-
stored, in the old or young, by the INDIAN VEGETABLE
ELIXIR AND NERVE AND BONE LINIMENT--but never
without the name Of Comstock & Co. omit
PILES, &c., are wholly prevented or governed if
the attack has on, if you the only true HAYS
EMINENT, from Comstoch s. Co. ALL SORES and
every thing relieved by that admits of an outward
application. 1t acts like charm. Use it.
HORSES that have Ring-Bone SPAWN, Wind
Calls, &c., are cured by Roor's SrEciFIc: and
FOuNDERED horses entirely cured by Roofs Foun-
der Ointment Mark this, all horsemen.
MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR SALVE-The
most extraordinary remedy invented for all new
or old BURNS AND SCALDS, and Sores and sore
EYES. 1t has delighted thousands 1t will take out
all pain in ten minutes and no failure. 1t will cure
the PILES
DR.. SPOHN'S ELIXIR OF HEALTH, for the
certain prevention Of FEVERS or any general sick
ness; keeping the stomach in most perfect order, the
bowels regular, and determination to the surface.
COLDS, COUGHS pains in the bones, and DROP
sly are quickly cured by it. Know this by trying.
CORNS.-Ihe French Plaster is sure
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XKTlsTAR's COUGH LozENGEs.-These Lo

NV ISIAHS OUUNH LOLENUETo'-IHe se I.oA-
w enges cannot be too strongly recommended to
the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, &C. They are
very serviceable in soreness and tightness of the
breast difficulty of breathing, hoarseness, &c., and
give almost immediate relief in troublesome sensation,
tickling in the throat which is so tormenting in this
complaint. # ~.
They have been used very extensively in this city
and other places and have given universal satisfac
ton 10 all who have used them; price 25 cents per
box. A large quantity just manufactured and for
sale, with directions, at
..--4.. GILMAN'S,
Qate Todd's), Drug Store.
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EAST INDIA HAIR DYE

or the skin.
-CoMsToCK's COMPOUND
EXTRACT-Therei is no other preparation Of Sar
saparilla that can exceed or equal this If you are
sure to get ComsTocK'syou will find it superior TO all
others. 1t does not require putting
DR.. Inns CELESTIAL BALM OF CHINA
positive cure for the piles, and all external angs
all internal rritations brought to the surface by
friction with this Balm $50 in coughs, swelled or
sore throat, tighness of the chest this Balm applied
on flannel will relieve and cure at once Fresh
wounds or old sores are rapidly cured by it.
DEAFNESS.
DR.. McNAIR'S ACOUSTIC OIL-Those deaf
from infancy often receive, in most miraculous
manner, their hearing when they least expect it, by
some triAing accident or event. which shows them
how easily they might have much sooner had their
hearing, and saved themselves and their friends the
pain of conversing in loud tone, without pleasure
Of being neglected and Stunned, to avoid that dis
tress which is felt mutually by the deaf person and
his hearers. How sacred duty, therefore, it is
that we use all necessary means to remove such an
afction, and enjoy the social qualities implanted in
our natures This EAR OIL has the effect so to re-
lieve the tension and bring into the natural action
of the parts to restore the hearing when lost or
impaired. This is proved by many and well-known
cases, that, where known, it needs no praise. The
great wish of the proprietor is, that each may speak
to others of its uncommon virtues, till sufferers may
know and be relieved and restored by its USE This
will be done in all cases of recent DEAFNESS and
many of long standing ALL DEAF PERSONS
should use this oil 1t will relieve at once or il
DEAFNESS is just commencing, will remove the
cause and check its progress. Those who have been
long deaf should continue Its application few weeks
to hear well. Each flask has full directions for use
attached to it. s N H}n#4Es
AVOID ANY INVITATIONS.
The true may be known by my signature on the
flask. The copyright secured as follows:
Entered according to Act of Congress, A. D. 1841,
by CoMsTocK Co., in the Clerks Office Of the Dis
trict Cont of the United States for the Southern
District of New York;