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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

POLLY BoDINE.-The New York True Sun
says that this woman still remains in her old
quarters at Richmond, Staten Island. She is
healthy, fat, and cheerful, and by way Of Willing
away the time until her trial, amuses herself
with writing humorous verses, which occasion
ally find their way beyond the walls of the pri-
son, and are said to evince considerable talent
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

The proprietors Of one of the papers in Paris
have offered Eugene Sue, author of "The Mys-
teries Of Paris" 100000 francs for the copy right
Of new romance now ready for the press, styled
lie Juif Errant.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

A PATRIOT GoNE.-Mr. Steven Turrll, SOL
der and patriot of the Revolution, died recently
in Charlotte, Vermont, at the advanced age Of
one hundred and one gears and four months.
During the last seventy-eight years of his life he
was an exemplary member of the Methodist
Church.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

The Buffalo papers say that at the late Jack
son birthday jubilee in that city, which was tre-
mendrous Democratic rally, the name of Martin
Van Buren, was not mentioned from the begin
ming to the end of the proceedings.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

HENRY CLAY.-We have received from the
publisher H. B. Robinson, of New York, (now in
this city, beautiful engraving of Harry Of the
West" which he has now ready for delivery to
subscribers, and others, at G. Brookes periodical
agency.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

THE RHODE ISLAND TRIALs-It is reported
that the Sergeant at Arms Of the House of Rep
resentatives, with all the necessary Subpenas,
is about setting off, or is gone already to Rhode
Island, to bring on Gov Dorr and other persons
implicated in the late emeute.s This will sus-
pend the trials, if not give altogether another d.
rection to them.-N. Y. Sun.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

The delegates from West Tennessee to the
Young Mems Wing National Convention, to be
held In Baltimore on the second day of May
next, are to meet in Memphis on the 18th of
April, and leave that place for Baltimore in
body.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

THE DHFERENcE.-In the Wing Tariff the
duty on all railroad iron is $25 per ton. In the
Locofoco Tariff reported TO Congress, the duty
on railroad iron is put at $40, if purchased by
individuals if purchased by corporations,
the duty is only $40 per ton. Don't the Loco
focos hate corporations Miner's Journal.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

INSANE ARCHAEOLOGICAL DoNATIoNs.-The
late Nicholas Brown, of Providence, bequeathed
thirty thousand dollars to establish an asylum
for the insane in Rhode Island, and Cyrus But
Ter, Esq, of the same city, has subscribed forty
thousand dollars for the object, payable when
like sumo shall be raised by the people of the
State.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

The Pennsylvania Keystone, in abusing Mr..
Clay's personal appearance, says that he has a
"large and ugly mouth" This is feature OF
Mr.. Clay's face, which needs no defence.
speaks for itself-LOuispiIe Jour.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

IL DR.. TRoTTER says, +" Sober drundards, il
may be allowed the expression, deceive themselves
as well as Others and though they pace slowly along
the road to ruin their journey terminates at the goals
Inc leetotaers meet every Friday night at Concert
Hall Several members Of Congress are expected
to address the meeting. The ladies are particularly
invited to attend. GEO SAVAGE
mar % President
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M SPRING .MILLLN,EPY

W DPRLNG JWILLLNERY
uI ms. >. PARKER would inform the ladies Of
Washington and its vicinity that they will have an
opportunity of selecting their SPRING MILNE
ny IRON one Of the largest and most elegant assort
mems ever offered 10 their inspection. They were
imported from Paris expressly for Washington.
Due notice will be given of the day Of opening.
which will be early in April
s. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Penn. Avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
mar 90 ~f' -
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DEATH.

Yesterday mornings 18th instant, of scarlet fever.
DANIEL SHARP, son Of Edmund F. and Elizabeth M
Brown, aged 10 years
The friends of the family invited to attend his
funeral this morning, at 10 o'clock, from the resi-
dence of his father on l street, near It'll
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% The Speech of the Hon. CALEB B. SMITH,
of Indiana, on the Memorial of the Democratic
Members of the Legislature of Rhode Island,
is now in press at this Office, in pamphlet form,
and ready for delvery-l6 octave pages-$l
SO per hundred
B We shall this day put to press the Fifth
Edition of the LIFE OF CLAY, by OLIVER
OLDscHooL those desiring copies will send their
orders early-price $l5 per thousand.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

A. PHILADELPHIA BIRD CAGES
I'm extensive assortment of Mockine and conorv
Birds Cages just received and for sale at maaufac
turer's prices. JAMES M. DORSETT
y. - Smut, Tobacco, and Fancy Goods Store,
mar ~ ia. Av No. IL, east Of Gadsby's Hotel.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

A PLAYING CARDS.
~ large stock of LemueI Smiths (successor of Ca
leb BartletD American Playing Cards, made of linen
and OF superior quality just received and for SALE
wholesale or RETAIL at New York prces, by
JAMES M. DORSETT,
Snuff, Tobacco, and Fancy Goods Store,
Mar 20 Pa. Av No. III, East of Gadsby,s Hotel
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-29

MR.. KENDALL AND HIS ENORMOUS
EXPENDITURES IN THE POST OFFICE
DEPARTMENT.
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BO.N.NETS!
UST received, at the Philadelphia Cheap Bonnet
Store, on Pennsylvania Avenue between 9th and 10th
streets south side, additional supply of ladies' and
misses Florence Braid and Albert Bonnets Rutland
Bird Eye, NeapoIitan, Neapolltan Fancy, British,
Leghorn, Inverness Fancy, limp, Gimp and Imperial,
Gimp and Puzzle Braid, Hair, Edge and Puff Braid,
Satin Dunstables, Zephleyrene, seven Braid Dcyons.
&c, &C., comprising, in fact, the greatest and most
desirable assortment before offered to the nuh
lie, all of which will be sold at wholesale or retail
low for cash. by w. F. EnSON
mar 2S-2t
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-12

sought to concliiate no party, sought TO offend no
party, but In the discharge of high public duty
Joined upon me by the most sacred obligations felt
and upon all similar occasions should THEY du-
ring my term of service trust shall continue to
feel comparative Indifference; but / nevertheless
could not fail to experience pride and pleasure in the
demonstrations of public approval through the POI u
lar elections which shortly afterwards picuous
ly followed If from that time the Executive has stood
almost alone, far the politicians have been con
cerned in the administration of the Cover ment |
nevertheless derive small qualification from the
fact that questions of the greatest interest both TO-
reign and domestic have been promptly and success
fully met, and that contrasting the situation of the
country when came into power with what il now is
there is much TO r. loice in the change.
Be COED enough to make my Acknowledgements
cepable to those you repre- sent and receive
Of my constant regard JOHN TYLER.
By THE COMPANY
The President of he United States-regarding his
duty to the Constitution above all personal considera
tions-by refusing his assent to United States Bank
he has afforded The country an opportunity Of de-
nonsraing that its energy and industry extr
cate il from the greatest pecuniary embarrassments
without the control of an unconstitutional moneyed
power.
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the land there went up from every hilltop and val
ley long, loud shout which bore the blessings Of
grateful people on Andrew Jackson and his brave
compatrlots
While, therefore gentlemen, | find my self unable
to Partake of the social hosptses you have tender
ed, beg to assure you of my full participation in the
feeling which has prompted your celebration and in
this spirit pray you to make acceptable the subjoin
Accept my cordial salutatons,
JOHN TYLER.
Honor TO the brave and gallant band who defended
New Orleans-honor 10 their fearless captain
Hon. Messrs. JAS. b. BowLN,
ID. LEVY,
ALcEE LABRANcHE
The sentiment of the Chief Magistrate was receiy
ed win most rapturous applause.
One gun. "a wet sheet and flowing sean
6. The Army and Navy of the United States.
Three cheers Star-spangled Banner
2. The defenders Of their country in the late war
We point proudly to their deeds as the common in
heritance of the nation.
Five cheers. Jackson's Welcome Home
8. Andrew Jackson-freedom's friend, oppres-
slons foe the ardent patriot, the profound and saga
cous statesman, the matchless hero In after times.
his name shall nerve the patriots arm and fire his
heart for freedom.
mime cheers. Hail TO the Chief.
8. Monopolies and exclusive privileges: The ma
chnery of tyrants the genius Of our country warns
US against their lnsidIous approaches.
Three cheers. Yankee Doodle.
10. The Constitution of the United States The
noblcst monument Of human wisdom. Its grants Of
power are express to imply others, is to admit the
lawfulness Of usurpation.
81 Five cheers. Let that stand there, my boys
TN 4ll Rlghis; The ultimate entertainments
Il z " Fiys Cheers Jefferson and Liberty.
!: "A z, 14j IL famed Media Of old, it
hatkx4pqWUr t0aroa9~f III things-to shield govern
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hicting interests and passions which never fail
TO be awakened by it; and added TO these, the re-
kinded fires of the abolition excitement--each and
al of them are questions which carry their bosom
the fearful elements Of civil discord and intestine
strife The worst and most dangerous aspect they
present is, that all of them bring into immediate and
opposing array if not into angry and hostile collision
the sectional interests and feelings OF the different ge
ographical divisions Of the Confederacy, Whose, at
such moment, is the master spirit that may have
mower to still the rising tempest before il sweeps
with destructive fury over the face of yet happy
Union or, should this prove hopeless and impossible,
whose the commanding genius "to ride IN the whirl
wind and direct the storm" 10 preside over The
destines of great Republic, IN crisis OF such com
plicated difficulty and peril calls for something more
than the arts Of The party politician II demands
the highest moral and intellectual qualities OF the
siaesma,-courage, self possession elevation OF cha
racter and elevation of views nobleness and gen.
crosby of nature that attracts confidence, and can in
spirit of command combined. Let the annals OF the
country in some of the darkest moments which have
lowered upon its fortunes be consulted, and they
will answer whether HENRY Clay or MARTIN VAN
Blu ZEN is the man for such crisis.
have thus, my dear sir, with the frankness due TO
our relations Of friendship, personal and political,
given you my views subject which is soon to alb
sorb large portion Of the public attention. and to
which no good citizen can be Indifferent. fatter
myself they will meet your concurrence, and that Of
Republican friends who have acted with us in the
trying scenes through which have passed; but, in
any event, lam sure they will be received by you
with the kindness and cordially, in the spirit Of which
pray you to believe me- most truly and faithfully
yours,
w. c. RIVES
Col EpAunn Eonr AWE HIM reys q A#s #
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POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE DAY

POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE DAY.
We maintain an armed neutrality betw cen
Mr.. Clay and Mr. Van Buren,. But, that oul
readers may be Informed ofthe important move
ments transpiring around us, we do not hesitate
demonstrations on either hand.
The subjoined letter speaks for itself, and
speaks to the point. Whatever else The enc
mics of Mr.. Rives may say of him, they will
all agree with Us that he is one of the abest
statesmen of the day, and that this letter is cha
racteristic Of great mind
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PRESIDENTS LEVEES.

The Presidents drawing rooms will be open
sd on Tuesday evening next and every alter
nate Tuesday evening through the winter, for
the reception of company.
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How IRIS AcconPLrsHrp.-It is a well known fact
that the Uaisonian has heretofore been forced upon
nearly every officer in the custom house throughout
the United States, under the distinct threat that
rai would follow noncompliance with the tax i'm
posed
appears, however, that the money heretofore
raised Tor JoHs JoEEs and those connected ,cih the
Proprteto, ship Of the uadsoHiar has saated their
avarice'-.Ne'o York Courier &, Enquirer.
The assertion that the Madisonian has been
"forced" on any one, or that any threats"
were ever used, is an unqualified falsehood.
The insinualion that any one is Connected
with the editor of the Madisonan in its pro-
prietorship," is pusillanmous caumny. The
editor, whose name is signed TO the circular allud-
ed to, is not only the sole proprietor Of the paper
but he owes no man or institution anything like
$4,000.
The circular, which the Udlidnt Colonel o
the regular army copies, expresses no preference,
for either of the political parties of the day
and states emphatically that the editor desires
40 other subscribers, but those who come
forward "jreeiy and rol,,ntariiy"
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ST MATTHEW'S FAIR

As to morrow Saturday will be the last evening
OF the Fair at Caruss Saloon, the many articles use
iu' and ornamental, remaining hand, will be dis
posed Of either by rsffle or auction. Those who
nave taken chances, who have not yet had an OPP
pof,on'y of witnessing unsurpassed display ofltbe
industry Of youth, beauty, and innocence, will not
fail TO be present. ian. 10
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JAMES b. BOWLIN,
DAVID LEVY,
ALICE LABRANCHE.
WASHINGTON, January 7, 1874

GENTLEnEN My Acknowledgements are due forthe
polite invitation which you have been the medium of
communicating, TO unite with the Democratic men,
bers of Congress in celebrating the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans, at supper TO be given on the
9Th instant 1t is an occasion which never fail to
enlist in It's commemoraon the patriotic feelings of
the whole American people. well remember the
anxiety, almost amounting TO agony, which pervaded
every bosom for the fate of New Orleans, about the
period to which your proposed celebration refers
There was not man worthy of the name within
broad limits, who did not feel "as if in bonds" from
his hopeless inability TO reach the scene of action in
time to aid in the work of beating back naughty
foe There was, however, time to rally noble and
gallant band around the standard displayed by the
man who never knew fear; !" and, when the tidDgs
Of battle brsvely fought and nobly won spread over
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55Tbe Annual Charity Sermon will be preached
in St Patricks Church, Sunday morning at O'Clock
by the Rev. Father Kroes, Rector of Trinity Church
Georgetown. ian 70
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IL" ENGLISH LUTHERAN CoNopEeAr,oN-Tb
usual Religious services of this Congregation, will by
Divine permission, be celebrated (on Sunday morning,
the l4th inst y at Todd's hall on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, and be regularly continued on every Lords
day. Services to commence at IL o'clock
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IFSERvIcE AT THE CAPrToL.-Rev Charles w.
Denison, Chaplain Of the E" b. son Bethel Union"
and editor of the " Sheet Anchor will deliver
discourse on the moral improvement Of Mamen, in the
hall OF the House of Representatives, at III O'Clock
next Sunday morning
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Wing" is received. Will he not send US his
name, according to our rule in such cases
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IN THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
SE UHirr-iS NON ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY AND IN ALL
THINGS cnARIrr.--4ugusiin
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IL NATIONAL NsrrTUrE.-The annual meeting,
Tor the election OF officers, &C., will be held at the
Hail. on Monday evening" the 22d inst, at o'clock
JNO X. TOWNSEND,
Acting Recording Secretarx
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We copy the spbjOined proceedings Of the
celebration Of the anniversary Of ,he*batrle OF
New Orleans, in Philadelphia, freiftthe Ameri-
can Sentinel. 1t will be seen. th&tsthe PaEsI-
DENT Of the UNITED STATES responded to the
invitation rendered him in handsome and ap-
proprate manner.
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n5- We commend the letter from Columbus,
Ohio, 10 the attention of our readers
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To his Ercelency JoHN TYLER,
President of the United States.

Sm On behalf of the Democratic members Of Con-
gross, the undersigned, committee for that pur-
pose, solicit the pleasure of your company at Apollo
Hall, in the city OF Washington, the evening of the
9Th of anuary, instant, to unite with them in sup
per, in commentator of that glorious anniversary in
our country's history.
With sentiments of respect, we remain your Excel
lenby's most obedient sorvonts
JAMES b. BOWLIN,
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THE DEMOCRATIC SUPPER ON THE
EIGHTH.

EIGHTH
The Globe has at last published the proceed
ngs of the celebration of the anniversary of the
Battle OF New Orleans, in this city. We make
the following extracts:
THE DEMOCRATIC SUPPER,
Attic apollo Hall, Washington, d. c.,
January s, 1914, .ss
II qoags xE'os Al x,croas Or slsw on
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A LETTER FROM MR.. RIVES.

FROM THE RICHMOND WIG OF YESTERDAY.
The following letter from the Hon. WILLIAM c..
RvEs. as will be seen from its face was written to a
personal and political friend in Hanover but another
gentleman, having learned in a conversation with
Mr. Rves that he had written such letter, contain
ing full expression of his views on the subject Of
the Presidential election, has btained copy Of the
letter, with permission to have it published. A. the
best means Of satisfying all inquiries and removing
~ doubts as to the course A. Rive. WIZ eaBrus
the approaching contest: S' Nh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-23
TOwnshend Academy.

TtyNHE Fall Term commences WEDNESDAY.
IL Sept. 9TH, under charge of MIR and Mrs w.
d. BUNsELL, aided by competent assistants. Miss
G. A. PRATT, Music teacher. Courses Of Lectures
on Geol, gy and Chemistry with the aid of charts.
and new chemical apparatus, will be given by A
Gray, A. NJ, (uuthor OF Gray's Chemistry, Rel
thus affordin TO students, at small extra expense
facilities in III use departments rarely to be enjoyed
in this community.
The average number Of students the past, having,
been double that of any former year, is evidence
that community approve the present management.
Board in the bo,vdng house, and in families,
rery io,o Arrangements are made for those who
wish TO board in clubs, at cost
The erysipelss, which prevailed 10 some extent
in the early part of the summer believed TO have
entirely subsidized no case existing in town,
and one having occurred in the village for neare
~ four weeks.
II. N. GRAVES, Presistnt.
Townshend, Aug. 6, 1874. so
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-23

Making 3 I-2 per cent. for the year. Said per
centnge to be cast on the original amount of pre-.
MUM note, without reference to any endorsement,
and to be paid to the Treasurer, at his office in
Montpelier, or before the 10th day of October,
1914, being the day of the annual meeting of said
Company. list of persons insured in his town,
with the amount of assessment due from each, will
be transmitted 10 the Representative elect to the
Legislature, who il is hoped will feel interest in
having all from whom assessments due send in
by him 10 pay the same; and il is desired and en-
pected that every member of tie Company will i'm
prove this opportunity to send, il affords cheap
safe and convenient mode by which he can trans.
NIT his money. Members should recollect that il
they neglect TO send by the Representative, il may
and frequently does cost them more TO send the
money for their assessment, by other means, than
the assessment amounts to. Let no mel ber of the
Company, therefore, neglect TO forward the amount
due for insurance by the Representative. The
credit Of the Company must be sustained and the
only way this can be done eifectualy, is by having
each member pay his assessment promptly.
The resolution of The Directors, passed in con-
formity with the 9Th section OF the act of ncorpora.
ton, in relation TO the collection Of easements
should be remembered.
There have been allowed, the past year, one
hundred and one losses, amounting to $2l ,782 80
J. T. THURSTON, Treasurer.
Issuance OFFIcE, Montpelier,
August l3, 1874
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MARRIED.

AT the Phoenix House in this village, on the 18th
inst, by Rev A. Brown. MIR Henry Durnnt to Miss
Maria f. Adams both of Pepperill, Mass.
In this town Aug. 10, by Rev MIR Kidder Capt.
Asa Stoddard, of b. to Mrs Melinda Perry of Dunn
merston.
In Nottingham, on the 18th inst, by Rev Mr.
Bsllou, Mr. James Harvey Holland of Northamp-
ton Mass to Miss Laura w. Jones Of Chesterfield
Mass.
In Brooklne, Aug. z, by Rev Samuel Kings
bury, Jr, Mr. Samuel Butterfeld OF Brooklne, to
Miss Mary X. Marshall of Chester. 4t
At Pownal, on the 10th inst, Mr. Elijah Norton,
Jr. and Miss Ruth F. Bracey, both of Bennington,
In Buclslnnd on the 9Th inst Mr. Willard J.
Davis of Colraine, to Miss Harriet Grswod OF
Buckland. -....I ,5a
In Mount Holly Aug. 4, by Rev. Daniel Packer, Nh
Levi Emory of Ludlow, to Miss Harriet w. Mccoy, OF
the former place. nar