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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-28

EARTHEN WARE, CHINA, AND GLASS
IL THOMAS PURsELL, Importer, has the pleasure Of
informing his friends and the public generally that he
has just received by late arrivals from Liverpool and
other sources
ll3 packages of the above articles of the new.
est patterns and shapes
Ivory handle and other Knives and Forks, in sets
of 81 pieces, and separate
German and Britannia Table and Teaspoons
Walters
Plated and Brass Candescks and SHUTTERS and
Trays
Looking glasses, Casters, English and American
Tea and Coffee sets
Coffee Urns, covered and uncovered Pitchers, &c
Astral, Hall, Side, Liverpool, Solar, and Read
ing Lamps and Wicks, of a sizes
Also, Southworlhs Patent Lard Lamp
All of which will be sold, wholesale and retail as
low and on as good terms as at any other establish
ment
Goods assorted in the original packages, Pipes in
boxes, Window Glass of assorted sizes at very low
prices, Stoneware at reduced factory prices.
The subscriber has the agency Of Britannia man
ufacory which enables him to sell these artIclesat
reduced prices He solicits call from his friends
and the public generally at his store on pennsy
avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
nov 2s-eolm THOMAS PURsELL.
JUVENILE BOOKS, for youths of all ages
- "A large and valuable collection Of the above is
hand and for sale by F. TAYLOR
Among which are many ones, just received,
and all of the most approved and standard works Of
this class Miss EdgewoIths, Mary Howitt's, Mss
Sedgwicks, Miss Leslies, Mrs. Hollands, and
others.
Also, small lot Of French Juvenile Books just i'm
ported direct from PARIS fine collection of the most
esteemed writer's in pvetry and prose, both English
and American, beautiful edions-many Of them fine
y illustrated, others richly bound, for Christmas and
New Years presents,
Portfolios, Drawing Books beautiful English B.
bes, Albums, colored Toy Books, gold and silver
Pencil Cases, Gard Cases, &c, &c, all at the lowest
prices. F. TAYLOR,
dec II Immediately Fast of Gndsbv,s IiotaI
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-28

A NTHON'S VlRGIL.-Just issued from the
II Press.
The Eneid of Virgil, with English notes, critical
and explanatory Metrical Claws and and an His
torcal, Geographical, and Neurological Index. By
Professor Anthem. volume. This day received
by +. TAYLOR.
dec 0-1t
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-28

fUHE MADISON PAPERS, CHEAP-Complett
i in three volumes octave, best editi-n beautiful
~ printed, and neatly bound-prcs " so, published
at tlL
FOR sale q few copies only At that Pris., hy
dssr ., TAYLOR
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

The correspondent OF the Courier & Enquirer Wash
ngon gives the following solution Of the mad aud reck
less haste with which il pressed by the 'Imme
daiists lie may be right In part; but he may rely upon
4, that the ruling motive s dsembaruss Mr. Polk
bus that the large party interested in Texas know
iacm. Mr. CahOun's negotiations have inflicted stab
upon anne Ration which IL will scarcely ever recover.
''Tho impauence which Mr.. Hammeu showed IN COM
with the other jealous friends anne has BE- en-
pushed To this outbreak by promptDRs from the Hermspr
lnsg1ied without doubt. 10y the President elect and his
inend who wish 30 disembirrass the coming admnisra.
non OF this matter Tor such the purpou vt letters received
here yesterday by the hands Of Col Polk the brother OF
the President elect lie X the bearer OF letter Cen
Jackson pressing action tins the question of
annexation, and urging. among others the considerations
that II Is postponed 10 the Congress- the composition
OF the Senate may be such give Dallas the casting
vote, position of Embarrassment from which he desires
To see him ireed either because he may dsrui him.
The u the Candidate of party for the sue
cesiun, ms vote, howsccye gven may take from his Do.
huca strength. The aithu here, also referred TO
Col Folk Tor further information the and wish
IS OF both the EG-Pfesdcht aud the President elect
tue Iai.cr OF whom. ever since his nomination, has,
by species Of cunning purely "Democra,c." never
been permitted TO appear be- fore the public but in po.
incal Siamese connection with the Old hero
which argues little for his individual worth and proni
ses badly for the future; shows him to be a man not
sef sustained. aud liable be made the dupe of the sin
isief influences ot those who may be around HIM AL.
though he may have tie best intentions he will in all
probability be the slave Of back door Influence a. bane
Iu as mat which, m IT, nOi General JAcKsoN was
so fruitful Of evil TO the country. IL hat Col
'" H. folk Is To be oi the kitchen cabinet; but he is
young and his appearance indicates inexperence of the
world ond too great constitutional prOcyiiy rashness
10 warrant his occupying the post o chef de CUISINE.
You have DOUBLE resolutions Of in-tr &C. ion
OF the Legislature # Missouri they have pas ed The Sen
ae Il mat State They bear the impress Of having en-
shaped by III" friends Of Mr.. Benton. leave him
Tree 20 act ho peaes in attaining anne xaton which
they resolve the people of that State favor Of and
which they desire To annexed ''practicabe
aud without cndangefDg the pcacc aud harmony Of
Union, al which perfectly compatible with the fullest
discretion the part Of their in Congress
a. u the time and method OF accomplishing this OBJ
Jet"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
From The New York Sun E1,ra.

From MEaIco.-By the Euge mia from Vera Cruz we
have received files of papers from Mexico and incu
ding the 9TH OF December Since the last news was re.
ceived, Congress was suspended by proclamation Of
er1l OF the principal ministers aud Santa Ana appointed
dictator with full power and do without advice OF
counsel from others. This the LIST Of December
but ON the 9th Congress met in defiance of Government
being escorted by the people and sodiery TO their
chambers, where they received. accepted and published the
manifesto OF the revolving general (Doi de Herers) and
appoints HIM president Of the Republic without more
ado.
leTeia Immediately issued decree calling upon the ill.,
habitlnts 10 sustain themselves and him in their move
mcnts against who had assured his will 10 be over
aud above all, which was received with reclamation
The National palace then taken possession of-the
ministers. save Canazo. who arrested, fled and all
was qui't rs if by magic.
No blood was shed but 1t supposed that the execu
ton OF Santa Ana # he should be aesed would be cal
led One Of his the streets was broken down bv
the inhabitants and then removed by the new President in
order 10 prevent not and disturbance
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
HOUSE OF DELEGATES

=. iHtRsDAN, January 2, 1915.
Mr.. TATE presented the memorial Of the officers of the
1883 Regiment. praying amendment of the Militia Laws
Mr. Books presented petition of H. g. Hopkins prayins
thaa hne may be refunded him. Mr. WADE the
peion OF ~ Madern and forty three others in relation
10 grant OF way, 10 the b. o. X. R. Company Sundry
resolutions were adopted on the respective motions of
Messrs TAYLOR of Loudoun, SMITH, GAINESVILLE and
GARRETT Mr. LEE offered reply the part rf certain
citizens OF the Commonwealth a reply Of the citizens of
Wheeling, to an application the & q. r. K. Company
and asked that the same should be printed Mr. Ep;Iys
TON opposed the motion; Mr. STEPHENSON and Mr. Jackson
also advocated printing MIR. PREsroN presented sundry
reports from the Committee Of Courts Of Justice and ne
utnn from citizens OF Rockingham asking an
OF Religious Societies for the purpose holding
mr. DAVIS OF u IT, Offered resolution that the origi-
nal Poll book in the Bath election be sent for TO be used
IN the contested election fromthe county of d.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. WrrcuER and Gar
METZ and advocated by Messrs DANIEL OFF, c. and r,Kr
The resolution was slightly modified the motion of Mr.
BANKs In the further discussion, Messrs SrRoruER Me
RAk, VAN bUREN, SrovAL and CooTEs participated. On
motion at Mr. LEE the House resolved tharwhen
twould adjourn To meet at IL O'Clock.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
co"s,ano" i'm nj. Di.,,et 10 noniaqtsa wig ca,dia


Our objection CONVENTIONS at every turn 10 take the
buness "i the p9 pie Of the hands Of the people and
% substitute ir the voice Of the many the voice Of the
managing few, 10 well known We regard that innovation
upon old Virginia customs with distrusi and doubt and in
compliance with that conviction, we have within few
weeks, thrown cold water upon the proposition for a VIII.
Convention Of this District 10 nominate Wing candidate
Tor Congress We knew that tho Wings a party, pre-
iorod Mr.. BOus; knew that Convention could but
nominate him last; and ihes assured We could not
eeivo the good sense the relevancy Of assembling large
district Convention - adJudicate what was already ad-
Judieaied and 10 announce what already known.
bat there are very few who desire Convention and
we not only most choenuy withdraw our opposition 10
u, but will 60 into with aacry, ani uso every effort m
our power 70 have u fully and lnpafli1lY attended.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

1t will be seen from advertisement our columns of
is day that Mr. Keevi who has lately been ect-ing in a.
York. Philadelphia and Baltimore. Commences his Lecture.
IN the Concert Room Of the Exchange Hotel, on Monday
The following scopied from the Philadelphia U. 5. Ga.
zeue-"We consider Mr.. Kecviis rianetarium the
grandest illustration Of the Solar System ever conceived
nasmuch shows with and beautiful preci
siou the revolution of the different Planetary bodies around
the sun, the durns motion-the OF the Satellites
or Moons The operation of the Machinery is complete
and conveysa idea OF System than MANY
years OF patient study aud the Lecturers remarks are con
else and philosophical word he understands his sub
jec'."
The Chemical Dorama consisting Of 40 scenes of the
Holy Land must prove interesting and ensure vast aten
dance IN themselves.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE on :AMEs RIVER IN BUcKiNg
HAM, FOR SALE
RY virtue Of a deed Of trust esecuted by Chn,.

R1 virtue Of "a deed Of trust executed by Cha's
- scott during hi lie day u October 1891 Tor
the benefit NJ Charles Everett and duly recorded the
nee Of the county court NJ buckingham the trustee
Will "wednesday, the 18TH day Of Dccenbe onr n,
sale TO the highest bidder Tor cash w
Scott IN The sad couny the whole sufficient
for The pufpo for Witch d deed ~ the tact Of
Land the sid decd mentioned. Charles A.
Scot esa'd adjoining the lands NJ George Broker Others
This tract - aufy SITUATED River
IN ful view ~ and having Canal
abrut % miles above the Richmond estimated 10 ron
tain about twenty hundred acres suppose. 40
waid NJ hundred acres, valuable RIVER Inv Oounds
h'ge portion q the high land perhaps The BuckLqs
The Whole Tract 's well well waietcd. and asheay stus
ton VRnn. By The tenn. ~ the deed The SHE y 70
qud 70 b. made for cash bot probable purchaser or
purchasers viii be able a. mike. with The parry Interested sou
arrangement ~ which reasonable obtained Artg
only will conveyed A. vested IN ne tlugb
the tile - believed TO be- good
" from bad weather or 'ny Other the deem
FOR the Interest ~ NE parties N poone the
sale. the will be ADJOURNED from day day.
t7--wtds RtCfrD ANDERSON Tu.t,e
OF The land above adve rtIsed having been
ondard od the postponed i5tb day N March
Ist5 stibe place, when cerany b, made Atbs
residue q Tie lard. required for the purp o.
this deed will be md under that The ,boie
tract viii be- ~ market and must neecsf auy b. .od
j. 3-cds RICH ANDERSON, T,us,ee.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
FRENCH HAY FOR SALE.

'1NllE subscriber offers for sale his present re.
n sdncs. French Hay situated county Hanover %
miles lfo the city of Richmond IN good neighbourood
one Of the hcaihest situations this pau Of Try
tmct contains az acf-~25T u which most Of IL
cleared land j. IN high state n
an improving ennion-te balance, original
growth sil1cd well being buiirgs improvements
are two snry bres nwt ous suited for the
large family with al other suitable buildings
10 those who have not lately the place subscriber
leave to say that he has expended much abouT md money
pas snd oer improvements which added
peafanee aud value NJ the 90 bushc-O
seeded on The farm the Fall Of
NJ The rate oi about % bushels to the
scrton - de- med unnecessary wng purchase
Will no doubt examine for Themselves The ysession gwen
very soon after the sale the subscriber intends On
sae) farm Immediately adjinns AMI will ouy
want time tn remove hi crops Sca portion o which, and
pad n hs stock Of bof.e' mules cattle &C be- Will pu
chaser, shorit he tlr-m
Terms made known on Application TO the subsenber
j. 3-cu PETER GRtfBgs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

nes sn1 suttas' haze Of ososer. combining with the
~sat ssa and ssa s.ca'a "f Msy, the tsh icspus tor
Joy In 'he bright sres.. sos native sosgs,cr IN,
wren, earroing his carly lsys-.eniaded one al mid
Ap'' ana seemed To laugh to the Goose bone and
M. Arago. both Of whom have proph,ced n hard win.
ter.
nut who shall say yet. that N. Arsgo and IN. Goose
bone are not right. How often are the gayc., vision.
the introduction to disappointment, and the brightest
morning but tho harbnger to the gloom aud storm Of
"e closing day. IL one would continue in this world
reasonably happy 10, him also to be. recon
sbiy saiscrsbir
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
iutilf your OBJ. stfNi,
WIN. X. HACKETT.


Ny dear M.-Your letter Of the 18Th instant has re-
m'ined unanswered until this time, FIRST because my mind
and time, since received IT, have both been closely oceu
ped private matters which could not be Neglected and
secondly because when did answer IT, desired To- do 50
At some cngih-ng only that my views On that subject
might not BE- misunderstood by any voter Of tho Dis.
tre but because vanity t may be) induced me to in
dugs the hope that when presented oil my objections 10
the scheme Of the polcsl we'll the lsnd sud .crp
Stockholders, for the snosuon Of Terss to the United
States, they might no, be without their influence in bring
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
Lighting ihe City-the srpense Of that pryjeet-The
Nishf YafeA re

We had proposed to day to address few words to the
people OF Richmond upon the vital enterprise Of lighting
the city, which. essential the comfort and safety of all
more particularly required by the Of the owners Of
Real Estaie but prccluded by the heavy drafts up
Oh our columns from attending We hope to be able
to do so Tomorrow. and show forth plan by means
which the city oil Richmond the nestmabe ud
vantage OF heht at night in her horoug hfaes without in
curing the set.fast of a debt
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

II We have not comm Ted the annual folly Of wish
ing our friends a Hippy New Ycar-knowing alas |!
nat Happness is not 10 be lightly dispensed or easily
earnodwe have the Ices afdendy desired that oh
Jee # every human effort, and end. we arc taught
u all creative power, one spd oil Of our friends
countymon and fellow creatures
The New Year has 90, in soriou.ly. Two 6oer dsy.
than tho two lss, were never witnessed the mellow.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
Mr.. BOTI1, LErrER

We present this letter todpy. which persuaded
will make great impression North and South, IL ~ un-
quosionaby the most maturoy considered ucidy reason
cd ard nnanswerabe document u the dy upon the sub
Iott Of which II treats
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

Leaving afoat. SiI,7J5 -
The resources OF the company the closing OF
the accounts for the last hseal year, may be
stated follows:
Balance of stock probably available 2O9n3 81
Estimated interest thereon, 43ig 81
Rents in arrear, ga ~
Outstanding tolls the Improvements, GA -
Unsold real estate, valued at 3J,UUU W
UIsold balance vi guarantees loan, $4,000 90
General Hamton's debt 63 so IS
Interest thereon, 1929 80
Due the general funds OF the company for the
amount paid, and the nsialments due on tie
purchase OF the Richmond dock, and for the
amount expended IA the Improvement OF the
same less the nett income realized there
from, 1884 Is
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
w ANTED. by a young Man. of co,noc,en,

business Qualifications, situation BOOK KEEPFR or
Other Mercantile Houss Rmpoymsc, being he
principal object moderate mary only srpee,ed The mos .,
hhseoy references given Address Bor No gel hs-d9
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
Lighting In. city win G..,


We noticed in days ago that ana. s. u,rh,
Apparatus vas being psos Of an exhibition
Lecture.
We informed by Broad..dov In h., ,o,.,,.,
81 ~oss Of Considerable Lectures on Cb-mi
has been Frequently head highly approved In In.
eues OF The NORTH that be will prepared IN. Ga. light
ana lecture on the saturday evening January eth the
'ue House. In this city The why place preferred in
TINS the intention Of Mr. d,joini part OF the Ga.
nsn Apparatus. Tor the showing Mt Of his
own hSehon-and should this be finished roou, ON
eapeted ho"r IN eht ineonve niener Tn.
apparatus win be pse, all it, parts. and the lxh burpn.
during the time Of the Lecture will heat IN.
and the ssas viii be clean comfortable.
An estimate will be prepaedto
OF this hn for the Of Rehmon profits likely aeeru.
aud should the be lighted BY company Mr.
will point out the advantage, indvuas having on. foe
hts
The expenses attending the exhibition and consider
able but to induce the ersns price Of admission
will be only Is wal, be opcn q. o,ek and the
Lecture commence at half past seven.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
~ large number Of Voters Of tAe 9n Conxrsssions
Disfricfn

piece under this signature addressed to the Voters Of
the Loudoun Congressional District through the Editors
the whg appeared in the whg of Tuesday in which an
occurred which DESTROYS Of correcting Can
cuses are denounced sometimes degeneratn into pie
Cling" as'embages For "pisging" asscmblag,s, read
Juggling" assembsges.
lEdors who copy, will please notice this correction
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

Which deducted from the resources, leaves
balance of X:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

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PULMONARY REPRESENTATIVE.

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gcnn're'
il" i'rce-Finv Cents halfpirt bottle.
".'Prcpared and sold. wholesale and retail, at,
DR.. LEiDY'S IIEALTli EMPORIUM, No. 1911
North Second street, below Vine, (sien of the
Golden Eagle and Serpentsl Philadelphia.
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MILLINERY

Mrs. Foard has received from
the city a large and elegant as
sortment OF fashionable BON
NETS together with a general
variety Of articles in her line, and
would respectfully inform her
friends and the public that she is
prepare to furnish them, at very
moderate prices. Her shop is
directly opposite the Washington
Hotel.
Nov. 10th IS44-tf