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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

THE young ladies and gentlemen Of Mr. Hswitts
y Academy Of Music, respectfully infcrm their
friends and the public generally Of Washington City,
that they will give their third concert on The evening
Of Thursday, January llth, At Concert Hail. (Todd's)
the receipts Of which, after the current expenses
have been paid, will be appropriated for le purpose
OF obtaining food, clothing, ard fuel for Tie suffering
poor of the city. 4 Ss'sae NJ ss.s5 ssgssfa98 a
On this occasion, besides miscellaneous SDirse,
the new pastoral oratoro Of The Saaaops, will be
sung BY chorus Of about seventy vooalists The
oratorio represents the death Of tho old year and the
coronation Of the new, and Is counterpart TO
Eioras Festival" given with 20 much appreciation
last summer. Sarsf .s~2ftf
~ For particulars SEQ programme
The concert to commence at o'clock precisely.
Tickets Is cents, children hAl price, to be Had 1t
Fischer's Stationer's Hail. Of Mr. Hewitt, or either
| Of the pupils.
| Jan 9--3t ,HNYfa (Globe y stslss i4i8
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

CPECTACLES My attention nsa oeen called 70
~ article in the.pnblic papers and circulated in
handbs about this city, called Peroca Spectaoles,
said to be constructed in accordance with The phi
losophy Of nature, in the form Of Cohcavo Conycx
Ellipsia What meant by the philosophy Of nature
may be hard to tell but certainly they ara atyafanco
from the laws principles Of Optics - certainly no
Epss can convcrge the rays Of light 70 perfect TO-
Gus. They are said not to be the French mSiiscus
or Wollaston's periscopic Zone and tho same con-
struction Of glasses) The meniscus lens is truly
ground surface, concaye one side the other side
possessing greater degree Of sphercity, consequent
" becomes magnify;ng glass. Thsspecies Of glass
convex lens The application Of this form Of lenses
in the shape Of Spectacles, gives the eye greater
field of vision. tn sfgs58 R5tA
"a The celebrated DR.. Brewster, IN speaking Of these
Spectacles says that they give decidedly ~per
crease both the alteration Of figure and Of color but
they may be Of use il a crowded city in warning US
Of the obliquc approach Of objects. Now, as spec
tacies are intended to assist nature, and the Eye,
the most perfect MASTERPIECES Of Divine Mechanism.
Gin its natural state every part has the very form
and Office which the laws Of optics require for the most
perfect vision of an object Is itnot preposterom 10
apply piece of bent concave or convex glass with
out true form figure to its assistance On tho con-
trary, not reasonable to conclude that their con
tinued use would destroy the eye entirely epecta-
ccs are probably the most ancient Of ali optical in
struens and yet has undergone tho least change Of
any The subject has been we'll considered by 0pti-
clans throughout all Europe for ages and tho general
conviction is that truly ground concave convex
lens is the most suitable for assisting Aecayine o. n-
natural visions of the human eye. n. PATTKN
q siaaF ,esiaiaati -- iasisSssf' h9tsl
The subscribers have for sale II their inufSctory,
on Pennsylvania avenue, south side, betwoo6 iOth
and lth Streets general assortment &c ~ bt Of
Spectacles, with truly ground glasses. Glaaseh Of
the best quality fitted to old frames, 60 Also Sur
yeyors Compasses Levels, and Drawing Instrssaents
Of the best quality. Bf 49, 8, vsbjs3
r. PATTEN q SON.
~ Instruments made to order, and warranted.
dec Sim fE}sNaNEf
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

Il Tho Proprietor Of tie EXCHANGE HOTEL
respectfully informs Members Of CsaUrUw es1sran-
gers, that he Is ppsparnA ut all times e furnish din
nct1 andaAppers for psrteA At yiees, and
q ahest notice. having sys5{ sSS4sSshs$, IS mat
~ dSS Is fisse q Eehlt1s ~ .SfsissG5 3
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS RRESnMTS.
~ The subscriber has lately received. \ 1ltn =
Episcopal Prayer Books, elegantly beqp3 Il Turkey
morocco and gilt suitable fpr presaIfe w i.
Also a large assortmentof luvepiS -, suitable
for presents, that has ever been psSd Ia us city,
which win be sold At very 10y g!iess v,s.. y
\ dec 21--er9a ssU eur lithsfett ~ rsaA. ".
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

I5THE ADJOURNED MEETING Of the Friends Of
Agriculture and Manufactures, will be held in the
Hall Of the House Of Representatives, on Wednesday
evening next, at half past seven O'Clock, to hear and
act upon the report of the General Committee of
from each State, appointed at the meeting Weanes
day last G ta 4
All friends Of those interests respectfully invi
ted o attend and participate in said meeting.
r. E. HORNER, Saa.a..u;..
jan9 J. r. CALLAN. 'eo'o'ai'e''
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09
NHOICE CIGARS, CHEWING, AND SMOk

(NHOICE CIGARS, CHEWING, AND SMOk-
~ ING TOBACCO, &c.-Ih he subscriber would re-
spectfuy invite the attention of the lovers Of gen.
une cigar to call and examine the stock he has Just
opened He does not hesitate to recommend them
as equal in every respect to any now in Washington,
and no mistake Among his assortment will be found
the following favorite brands--s 4.atss is
Minas and Anchor Regalia . ~
La Favorita La Norma, Panetela a5setr !.
Lavueltabagera, Canones, Diana t0t.t9 u
Carantizada Esperanza, Pcscatore,
Nonpareil, Impcrial Constantias .h
CASTILLO or Rifle, Estrella, FL Laurel g "A
FL Dcsrclo, and Principe Of several brands
Also on hand lot of fine chewing and smoking
Tobacco of various kinds, and the most approved
Snus in use all of which he invites the attention
OF the public before purchasing elsewhere.
s1s ~ 5lsg,Fy JOSEPH III. FRANCE,
Egt 18th street between ID and + streets, +
dec 16 and Cd door above the Intelligencer Office
| CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS, beautifully bound
" in Turkey morocco, gilt, with plates; Also com
mon binding. large assortment just received, and
| for sale at very low prices, at ,
IT. +ts1 r. FARNHAMS
W "a Bookstore, corner 18th st. and Penn avenue.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09
PERIFOC.aL, OR AMERICAN PERISCOPIC
SP &c z A G i b S.,

OUPER[OR to any other kind in use, constructed
u in accordance with the philosophy of Nature, in
the peculiar form Of q CONCAVO-CONVEx
ELLIPSES; admirably adapted to the organs OF
Sight, and perfectly natural to the Eye; afording
altogether the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented They are manufactured only by II.
M PAINE s. CO., Massachusetts, and can be obtained
in this city of @t II tel q st0.A
Is S. MAST, gs,5f Yt5iat'i y
AL his store on Pennsylvania avenue, near Gadsby's
to whom we have consigned large assortment SUIT
ed to every age and condition of the eye.
The Perifocal Glasses be used for the greatest
length of time, either by day night with perfect
ease when selected to suit the state Of the eye and
never cause that giddness of the head unpleasant
sensation to the eyes, that many experience from
using the common kind, but tend to strengthen and
improve the sight; as will be seen by the numerous
testimonials from those who have used them, which
can be examined by calling as above. We ask par
tcular attention to the following certificate
s1 4t Phil ApELpH,A, March i, l843. 4
have recommended the Perifocal Spectaces to Sow
eral patients, and have received from most of them
warm encomiums upon the article. They assert that
these Glasses do not fatigue the eyes by long use
il ant to be the case with the double convex Spec
tacles. while the command of the eyes over the OBJ
iects of vision is much greater This corresponds
with the opinion any optician would form from his
knowledge Of the principles upon which those Glass
es are adjusted-so as to converge the rays coming
from different quarters to the same local distance.
The ewes can be turned to considerable extent,
therefore under these Glasses without involving the
necessity of moving the head. iiN A n
RS i'5s,.s GEO. MCCLELLAN, M. d., n
s-a l48 Walnut street.
4,
IF Perifocal Glasses put into other spectacle
frames. sah GS EN sTg5ieeQ4 a = fsi
N. b. All persons not satisfied with these Glasses
after making trial of them particularly requested
to have them exchanged until suited. M e19
y&f9a5 b0i6tiGnas8 = JAS KILBURN,
dec 28-lm 81 ~ Agent for the Manufacturers.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

.GtHOICE MADEIRA WiNE--The subscriber has
~ for sale, at moderate prices, at the Exchange
Hotel on G street, wines of the following celebrated
importations H
Ceyon, imported in 1894, in the ship Henry Clay
Black Warrior, also via India, in 1910
Reserve, from the Parish of San Martin direct.
All from the House of Messrs. j. Howard March &
Co. of MADEIRA, and in bottles 9n ktsI
dec 5-eom XII s.s0gA THOMPSON TYLER.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

X ROCERIES II have in store so bags of coffee,
VI ofvarious qualities ts8lsg,sF siaorfass3 III
Sperm oil, warranted, ~ per gallon w ,,5 ~
Sperm candles, raisins, currants, citron
Almonds, &c., buckwheat Ha
! Loaf, crushed, and brown sugars Af4th
IA dozen baskets, 90 dozen brooms B
Fancy soaps, and spices of all kinds
In short, every thing kept in the line, and on as
reasonable terms as can be had in the District; but
at the same time nothing below cost some Of the
knowing ones would have you think.
f@ 70 "a @Ysis a1WM. T.. DOVE,
Between 18th and 14th sts., fronting Penn. av.,
dec 29-lw next to National Theatre.
NLOUR.-Just received and on hand, a large stock
y Of -four, which l will dispose Of low.
dec 29-lw 5i. .3,sssf WIN. u. DOVE. al
OUTER just received, direct from New York,
ID very superior lot of Goshen Butter, and for
sale by, x a83fna iiRA t.643 sgastAasta1
& dec 29-lw ghssA i858 gHh VIM I. DOVE ,tH
TRESH TEAS A fresh lot of newly imported
i Teas Of best brands, just received and for sale
on accommodating terms, by II.
dec 29-lw NJ WIN. T. DOVE.
MAILS 100 kegs nails in store, Of the best quail
IN ity, low for cash, or topunctual customers
sr III n 4 a46f9 WIN. #. DOVE ts
dec 29-1w Next to National Theatre.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-09

ELOUR.-Just received, and on hand, a large stock
y Of -four, which will dispose. Of low.
dec 29-Iw }5 .3sssT WIN. e. DOVE. II
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22
MA RYLAND.
From The n. Y. Tribune.

IJEosoR TO THE GALLANT Wines OF MARYLAND,
VINO have nobly started the ball for 1874. A Clear
)" mig Delegation to Congress from that State is
"hai was nerer carried by any party before. Ma
yiahd has Tor half a century been one of the mos,
evenly balanced States in the Union. sometimes in
chnihS one way, then the other 1t has been ruled
Oy Loco oe" GoveTnors steadily since 1899, had
Legislature Of like faith las, year; and has often
sem against u.s. six TO two, and five to three Mem
ess Of Congress Now Eve II not all six are wbio
Even last Fall, the Loco Pocos figured IN a ma.
jointly for themselves in the popular vote Now the,
are rooted 10y houFan2s! Clear the way for ,hs
grand sweep OF 1874. Connecticut comes pex,i
Blu, the manner OF this triumph pieases US equal
ly with the matter There was no shufINnp. no he.
i,aiion side BAT the most eager determina,ior
TO make broad and plain issue Protection IN
Protectors sake-A rationale uuency-Tbe I.ao5
Dis,ribution--were proudly emblszoned on ia,
Wing banners and fss ed in tie faces of ibeir ad
rersaries. Mr. Kennedy took what by temp trer
Is termed ultra ground the Tariff question. |,
the heaH OF Maryland's great commercial mart. an,
placed las election on thai ground. Mr. We,he,ee
vas nominated az manufacturer and Proiec,iy,
ann man IN District alioays hitherto Loco. Foe,
and elected by LOCO TO i.soO. HIS election a.
ioonds both friends and foes: while Mr. Kenn.dv
ne auihor OF The Wing Manifesto OF ls.I -,
Who reiterated the doctrines Of ,ha, N,nifs,,o :,
ius reeen, Address, is chosen by sos ,,.i,,,,,
Distinct which has boz once OF twice -. :"
Wing ms.ori,y, and oiiener been 500 80.
And 'ha victory has been won in the f,rs 80 a.
nSe' OV' 'mpo'en' eKeriions Of TIE Med.so.;.,
"'"'h si'0''eS every ineHs Of Tyler to vote q,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22
THE STATE OE PARTIES.

The withdrawal of Mr.. Calhoun makes the
attitude of parties exactly what we have uni
formly wished to see it. With Mr.. Clay and
Mr.. Van Buren, for !he only candidates. the very
same questions which were submitted to the people
in $40 will be again submitted to them. The lea
ding principles of national policy in behalf Of
which the people then gave their verdict, will
be once more passed upon, without being disturbed
BY personal or local consideration, and the final
decision will go pIumply and defnitively to the
point 1t will be both Ineligible and unequivo-
cal and it will furnish a decision and rule
that can be relied or : that can be cited as au-
thority, and so.cear, express, and comprehensive
that no ingenuity will be able to mystify or
prevent it.
All this is greatly to be desired, for the decision
10 be pronounced by the American people, will,
under the circumstances Of the trial, be such as
10 command the acquiescencc, if not the convic-
ions, ofall and that will promote political har.
mony in the relation to the action'of the Gov
eminent and the policy of the Administration,
even tho it should leave personal opinions exact.
" as it found hem.
or the character Of the coming decision on
he part Of the people, and the points it will cover
we entertain no doubt or mssiving ; and we look
forward to the result with the most unhesitaiing
and settled confidence; for the wing party is at
This moment as thoroughly united, present as solid
4 from. and is nvigorated by as resolu.e spirit,
as it was in ls4O.-Albany advertiser
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22

Washington, Thursday, Feb, Is
wrote you this morning, stating that the Senate
had confirmed the nomination Of
Mr. Gimer for Secretary Of the Navy,
wilkins War.
Therefore the Cabinet is once moro complete.
learn from very reliable source that tho nomi-
nation OF mr. Wheaton TO the bench of the Supreme
Court was this day made out, and that it will be
sent 10 the Senate tomorrow or next day
The Hall ofthe House was crowded tonight in
attendance on the meeting of the Congressional
Temperance Society; and excellent speeches were
made by Messrs Delser, Hardin, &c. Many ladies
were there although it has been raining hard the en-.
lire evening.
Rives Of the Globe says the "Coon' is getting
latter and ia.:er with every new edition of the Clay
Song Book.
Mr. Upsher is to be nominated for Berlin.
Van Ness may 60 TO Mexico, although Shannon
wants TO 60 there.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22
RAIL ROADS.

We see by the Waterman (Monpelie) that the
fiends Of the Central route, by Concord and Mont
peier. are awake 10 The importance of pushing for.
ward their prolec, with the u,mos. diligence. They
seem fully aware Of the necessity Of vic orous and
,'rSeverng effort, il they would accomplish any
il.rg-and in his particular they are right, And
'n'ugh we are in favor OF another and as we fully
believe, much shorter and better route through
ia's town and keeee, we do not complain Of their
earnes'ness In enteavohhg TO presen, their own
fsvore 'Centsl Route in the bes, light il will bear
should be glad to the friends OF the Western
route more actively engaged in forwarding the pre-
parstory steps, for early survey of the whole line
from Bun .ington 10 Bellows Fall.-the speedy col
lection Of the highly impOrsn, statistical facts, i'm
panani to The n snds Of this route in this State and
&c all ~ho desire railroad communication between
Boston SOD nerlnron. We do no, fear the com
petition between this aud the "Cen,ral route il our
irenfs are 0aiy Oh the eferm'ned move-ior /, will
require good deal OF com petition to over-balance
difference in distance 10 our favor OF IS miles, a,
eosi OF ahai OF million doilarS al the least II
wa also need strong competition 10 surnount the
u'theu'ues ihrowa IA the way Of runaing a road
through distance q s0sae SO TO 100 miles, where
there "a 50 great deTsh OF snow that the fences h,vs
scarcely been visible cor the last SIX weeks .cco,i
ing 70 the declaration OF s.ose who re- Ia on the
Nss''ai route While we ha, onl, snow suo;,.
tent i0' sOod 'ieishiag. A ecntleman residing in a
town adjoining Monpsler, while on this side or The
mountain = lew daya siaoe, reaa.ied .how singu-
af seem' to sec The fences here, our fences said
hs, have no' been IN sch, lot many xeeks.r
we have been surprised At the lsrrs and appar.
s'eh'y careless sls,eaenis which have beon made
o' us ri's4s a gle enlrsl Too.e A writer in the
""s''a Advertiser leN weeks ago dates the dis
""es IRON bcs'sn 10 Borin s.ou ,, ,ae way Of Con-
'eIa t" iss niles and b, NE way Of Ru,l.si a,
@'s nils' 'hs waiellmAa Of Feb 0, states tl,e DIS
uoo' ei lts way Of Concord at 2i2 l.2 and by the
o' Holland naa5 miles. and bosh claim 10 be asru
ts<.--Nliis from Ire iafo maiioa We have, ne,
iSs' ATE seearass BY nailss 10 relation ,o.,h,
stsie'a route ami wide from tbs truth IN IN,
~es.sia roois The distance from Fac blirgL
Aesns. Bellows Esiis. sai Rutland /. b, o..
'nlsa Aslf mile lsss than sAe noaipelsr route b
'ss WaaeianHa Bot ts<rs or. d.sa uno, uh,e,
80 fsiisnes can 10 piseea than upc ne .,,ssoo
81 Es7s," actual Hsssserensat Now from Re-.
- 70 ceessrsacSi River BY 10 ~, az co,,o,I
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22
For the Herald.
RAIL ROAD.

very large and spirited Convention was held
at Lebanon, n. H., on the LIST inst for the purpose
OF forwarding the project of the road from Concord
to Montpelier. AT this meeting the Engineer made
report of the survey of the route from Concord 10
Connecticut River, showing grade Of not above
81. feet PER me-and the distance 20 miles
The maximum grade is less than on the Rutland
and keene route--a heavier grade occurring at two
places, a, the Mountholly and Wes,moreland sum-
mi,s on the latter-but here the grade does not ex
coed GO feet per mile for short distances
The report, however, shows another fact still,
more important in our favor--the distance from
Concord TO the Connectcut--being 20 miles, and
making the difference in favor of our route to Bur.
lineton oil al leas, 25 miles-aud showing the fasi
ty Of the calculations in relation 10 freight DC made
by the Waterman, and other friends of the Central
road II further shows the nearly accurate esti.
mate OF the writer in the Boston Advertiser, allu.
ded TO in my last communication who called the
distance from Boston TO Burlington, by the way Of
Concord, "246 miles"
Even should the Central road "save twelve miles"
by leaving Burlington out OF The route, to Montreal
It leaves our route greatly the advantage in distance
and freight. r
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22

&c. iss ui.lss a, measured from The Conoee'ieu
by the whhe ar onion river tallics, (hy Tho
wsiehrsn fisih isn not lcss than % miles &c
Bsi'iar.on, making the whole distance 9i5 miles
Prom boston TO Rutland by actual measurement
is7 miles--irom Rutland 10 Dvdiag'on not ei'
oeesins 60 milos-in the whole geo miles. and ma
kins difference In our favor Of saiy IS miles Now
llse.c are the distances which us set down pery
uesrly Accurate.
We 10 truth symPaihise with the poor people OF
Hutlaeton. whom ihe Waichmaui u 50 ready TO Gu.
w from al participation ias benefit Of the Central
rosie. though willing iotsooii" to help them Il they
are wise enough to come TO them FOE help.
We would inquire OF the Central Committee, ap-
pointed at Brsuieboro more than two months since,
why the convention has not before this time been
rallied al Burlington. The friends OF the Western
route have been looking ior call for such conven-
ion for weeks and are beginning 10 feel impa,ie mt
10 our opinion the convention should be called with
Jut delay. while the travelling is good-and If call
- now, we doub, no, it would be fully attended as
many are very anxious TO attend. We hope il the
do no, soon move in this matter, other
frie nds Of the route will.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22

Brady and eefe,, Kennedy, We have therefore
taken the measure Of both Loco focoism and ly
crism IN baltimore, and fnd them minus neaTl,
ZOO We shall shovel them Under the gravel TO
gciher neat November.
The election Of fec Wing members Of Congress
certain, viz
Dist. John NJ. s. Causin, by GOO 10 1000 m
1I.-Franceis Brenele. 3sa
III--John wc,hered 900 500
,V.--John 7. Kennedy, 595
vl.--Thonas A. Spence, whou, opposition.
The Baltimore Patriot says:
This is the frs, blow struck for Clay in the great
campaign Of 1874, and, we submit il TO the Wings
Of the Union, whether i, is not worthy OF the city,
which is to be honored with the great Young Mems
Convention in May
The enthusiasm among the Wings Of this city,
when the glorious result was made known. exceed
ed any thing we ever saw even in 1910! The llar-
rison excitement has returned and to it is superad
ded the enthusiasm for Clay
The impor,an, contest Of 1914 opens in Baltimore,
with the most decisive Wing victory ever achieved
in this city. We know what thrill Of JOY this i'm
porian, announcement in send through ever Wing
heart in the country the glad tidings spread
from one end of the Union to the other.
The immense ,hrong that was gathered round our
Office last night whose shouts Of eladness went up
to the sky like "he earthquake voice Of victory"
but manifested and expressed the deep, the bound
less emotions Of pleasure which every Wing in the
Union will feel, when the news shall reach him, of
the overwhelming victory which his brethren in
Baltimore have won.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, on Wednesday last, the House bill
to refund the fine imposed upon Gen. Jackson, was
ordered TO a third reading, yeas 80, nays 49, The
bill was then read and passed, and within one hour
received the signature Of the President-hence it
has become a law. Thus ends this troublesome
afTair-snd all will join in saying good ,lddanee.
In the House, the debate on the General Ticket
members, being entitled TO seat, was brought to
close by the operation OF the previous question, and
the resolution declaring the member OF Mississippi
duly elected, was adopted; yeas 81, nays IS. Also
similar resolution in reference TO Missouri;
ye'sIo6,n,ys g. Thus a majority Of the House have
decided that the General Ticket m embersare eI H.
lied to their sea,she law Of Congress to the contrary
n Notwithstanding. So here ends another scene.