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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21
.DRosPECTUs OF A TEMPERANCE PAPER

sDROSPECTUS OF A TEMPERANCE PAPER,
10 De published Weekly, in the City of Washington.
The temperance cause, in the District of Columbia,
and especially in this city, has attained that high and
elevated position which its merits were sure sooner
or later to secure to it. No longer regarded as
visionary scheme, nor the cherished offspring of some
wild enthusiast, 1t IS marching with rapid strides
bearing down in its the evils which have de-
luged, and the crimes which have disgraced, our
land many are daily hockng to its standard, and
experiencing the blessings and the benefits which II
is so well calculated to bestow and to secure
The proud and the humble, the talented and the
ignorant the rich and the poor all classes all grades
here and elsewhere must be brought feel its power
acknowledge its usefulness and rejoice in its success
To accomplish this object so much to be desired,
II is believed that paper devoted to the Temperance
cause, free from secarian party preiudices boldly
and fearlessy advocating its principles for their moral
and yiruous tendency, will be the most efectual
With this view, we propose to publish in this city
weekly paper, to make it n source of amusemen ut to
the fireside circle and of spreading far and
wide the real benefits which the Temperance cause
every where carries with IT,
In It's columns will be found q weekly account of
the different Temperance Societies of the District
and General Meetings held here and elsewhere, and
every means adopted to render 1t an important aur-
iliery to the Temperance cause.
ln order that the paper may be an acceptable and
hseiul vsiter IN the family circle attention will be
PAID TO the popular literature of the day; and ar-
c'es OF high moral and literary nature will be found
10 grace It's columns. synopsis of the proceedingS
IN Congress, as well as the current news of the day
will also be given.
Inc ed'toa'al department will be conducted by
gentleman OF known zeal snd ability.
erms 10 be printed on fine super-royal paper,
weekly. 10 residents Of Washington, GeorgetowD,
and Alexandria, the paper will be delivered at IS
cents per month. Mailed papers at 81 90 per an.
num- payable on the receipt Of the first number.
The publication will commence as soon as 1000
subscribers shall have been obtained
95 Gentlemen TO whom a prospectus is sent will
please use exerton in obtaining subscribers THIS
prospectus will be called for about the first of April
and the gentleman having the largest number Of
subscribers will have the privilege Of giving the paper
an appropriate name.
April Is GEORGE COCHRAN SEQ
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

uf-The whole world has run mad upon the
subject of Guano.
We once thought that, when hens had laid
their eggs, nothing further was required Of them ;
but il seems we were mistaken. ANYTHING,
however, to encourage commerce and domestic
manufactures.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21
STATISTICS OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Official value Of the yearly consumption of
imported goods $l7l ,563
Amount paid to Government for duties
thereon 5,27O
Nett revenue of the kingdom in lS43 $4,000
Expenditure of do do $4,000
Public debt of do do 10000
Amount of money in circulation at Homo
lulu $4,000
Amount of bills negotiated for supplies to
whalers and vessels of war, varously es-
timated from sl37,O 900 to = 100000
Rate of exchange on Europe and America, Is to 70
per cent
Product of sugar. about 600 tons.
Product o. molasses, about 90, 900 gallons.
Product Of paint oil, about 10000 gallons.
Total number Of arrivals of whaling ships and mer-
chant vessels during the last twenty years. to l843
inclusive, 1913; ships Of war, 40.
From LIST January to 10th of October 1884, 2i9 wha-
Iers, manned by 1900 seamen; ships and cargoes
valued at Sl2, l83,9i0
From meteorological table kept in 1893, the maxi
mum Of Fahrepheits thermometer was Sc degrees;
minimum, 90 degrees; yearly mean, 76 degrees 3
minutes.
The above is condensed from the Friend a
weekly newspaper published at Honolulu.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

There in the city of Rome, 80 card nails. 81
archbshops l25 prelotes, 1854 secular clergy 27i9
monks, and l55 nuns making a total of 5 729 per-
sons attached TO the Romsh Church, independent of
its private members .r.
The Terrible, the largest war steamer in the world,
226 feet long, and 46l feet BEAM has been launched
at Depford 49,
New ORLEANS ELECTION municipal election
in New Orleans the 7th inst resulted in a drawn
battle. The General Council comprises 6 Wings,
and Democrats.
ALPHABETICAL ADvIcE-A.-Always attend to
your avocation--avod ale houses and artful women
G.-Grace, goodness, gumption, and little goose
grease, enables the man to slip through the world
mighty easily. Get them and glory in them
K.--kindness kindes the fire of friendship A
kiss always ayalls more than kick
A boy was caught stealing the Gazette from the
door of one of our subscribers in Liberty street. on
Friday last The penalty is imprisonment in the
common jaiI--Saiem Gazette.
We should think this was one of those offences
which carry their punishment along with them.
Boston Post
GoLp.-Mr. Rotbe, Saxon MINER gives it as his
opinion that the gold mines of North Carolina are
equal to any in Europe or Brazil. Ten millions of
bullion have already been obtained from the North
Carolina mines. negro found one lump Of ore at
Reds mine, which was worth $4,000.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21
TO PRINT Z II S .

We have now on hand font Of bourgeois and also
font of brewer type, which will be sold low, If i'm
mediate application is made at this Office.
Also, large double Napier printing press, which
will be sold at bargain, the owner has no further
use for il.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

ETDEMocRATIc ASSOCIATIONS There will be meet.
Jog of this association the Franklin Engine House
90 Tuesday evening next, at u o'clock. TIE mem.
bers earnestly requested to be present. bushes,
of Importance connected with the permanent organ.
izauon Of the association, will be brought up for con
Iteration.
BY order Of the executive committee.
April 10
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

- OIREE DANSANTE.-Gentlemen wishing to
- attend Mons. korponsy's Soirees Dansante on
Friday evening" the s5th instant can procure tickets
at Coleman's, Fuler, and other Of the principal no
tells.
Ladies resident in the CITY, will have invitations
sent TO them, but strangers procure them by ap-
plying to Mr. Ikorponsy at Colemsns
April 2l-d5t Intel and Globe)
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

GREAT BARGAINS IN FRENCH WORK
We have on hand very large stock Of French
Worked Collars, Capes and Pelerines; also, Lace
Pelerines and being very DESTROYS to reduce stock
will offer them at almost prime cost from this date
Ladies and gentlemen invited TO call and examine
ouI stock. We have all qualities from 81 up.
ap2l-3uf ID. CLAGETT & Co.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

Qudttlebumdom has been suggested by a
southern paper as a suitable name for our poor
nameless country
Rattlesnakeiana would be graphic and truth
full.
We are not particular which the New York
Historical Society chooses, provided they give
due credit for their stealings.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

cp.t.d strides towards the restoration Of Don Car
los. Christine is at the head She has no other
means OF piousy oxpiang her sxsct'ono aud the dis
order of her past conduct Sho would succeed, II
the people not 10 appear IN the arena and ami
hilae al once the ancient regime add Tho ieroeious
quaeks of the day. You may be sure, indeed, that
the reaction would draw the liberal spirit IRON It's
lsthargy, and that In the presence Of true voice oil
liberty, ali these movements would stand but little
chance of success"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

Ii is time for our citizens 10 take some mea-
sures in relation TO the reorganization of our
fire department. Will the councils request the
mayor to call public meeting for this purpose,
and obge many property holders?
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

~ REAT BARGAINS IN IRISH LINENS
VI 500 pieces Of Irish Linens on hand will be offer
ed at lower prices than such quality of goods can now
be bought for by the quantity. We have a variety
Of different manufactures, smoog Others few pieces
Of Richardson's and Nchosons celebrated goods.
Call and look, ID. CLAGETT g. co.
ap 2l-3uf
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

We acknowledge the receipt, per the Osceola,
OF string of magnificent trout from our senior
editor in Norfolk.
Weunderstand from the fish that our partner
is well, and continues to be good judge of the
sublime and beautiful.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

AeRIcULTURAL-P Plant your pumpkins in very
soft place, as it is great feat for them to come
through the ground being so large.
See that your horses supplied with feather BEDS
instead Of straw. "A merciful man Is msrcfu to
his beast
so that they may grow up ready strung for the mar
tet In this way, much lime win be saved.
Ifyou have dogs, Keep them In. There are many
ltinerant sausage makers going about the country.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

The President of the United States and his
family, accompanied by Messrs. Buchanan, Ma
son, and Bancroft, Of his cabinet, attended at
the dedication of the McKendree Chapel, in the
Northern Liberties Yesterday morning.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21
TO ADVERTIS RS.

As we intend to issue large edition of the first
number OF our paper, it will afford opportunity
TO advertisers To make their wishes known TO the pub
lie generally. We would thank our friends IN other
cities we'll this, to take due notice, aud gov
ern themselves accordingly"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

A friend desires US to publish the new city
nuisance law for the Information of the citizens.
When the councils see fit to send us copy, We
will comply.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21
The following, which is rather cutting, is said t.
have occurred in one Of the colleges in the interior

lst Sudent-"Good morning, father Abraham"
Farmer" am not father Abraham
% Student.-"No; it's father Isaac"
Farmer-"Nor am not father Isaac
81 Student" Well, then, you are father Jacob"
Fsrmer--No; nor father Jacob neither
LIST Student Nell, who are You then7"
Farmer-"I am Saul, the son of KIsh, whom his
father to hunt the asses, and have found hree
of them ~
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

Our thanks are due to the Hon. Zadok Pratt.
of New York, and to the Hon. Levi Woodbury.,
ofNew Hampshire, for the valuable documents
forwarded BY them
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

DOsT OFFICE NOTICE-To enable the cit-
i zens to receive their letters more promptly, the
city has been divided into three Letter Carriers dis
trlcts, Those who may not receive their letters
punctually at first will please give information of
their residence at the post office. hp 1876
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21
ID | r. ID

On Thursday night, nth instant, Of scarlet fever.
MARY CLARlSsA SW EENY, aged two and I.
half years, daughter Of Hugh Bernard and Eliza N
Sweeny.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

DETER PLODDY, and other oddities, by Joseph
Il G, Neal, suih-r Of Charcoal Sketches, with ten
engraved illustrations price so cents.
marc F. TAYLOR.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-21

PRINTERS LANGUAGE Every profession has its
technical terms, and, of course, the printers have
small smattering," which is Ineligible only to the
craft. The following, says the Delaware Republi-
can, is specimen; it don't mean, however, as much
as il would seem to the uninitiated
g." Jim, put Gen. Washington on the galley and
then finish the murder of that young girl you COM
menced yesterday. Set up the ruins of Hercuaneum
distribute the small pox; you need not finish that
runaway match; have the high water in the paper
this week. Let the pi alone till after dinner, but
put the barbecue to press and then go to the devil
and he will tell you about the work for the working"
Not much wonder that Doctor Faustus was burned
for nventng such diabolical art
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12
MADISON COOK.
STEPHEN III WAKEMAN.
JAMES BOWER.
JAMES n FIELD
Medical Gard.

A S HEALTH is of the highest earthly Importance,
n and the foundation of all happiness, the science of
protecting life, is the nobest OF all callings.
From The day of" Hipocrates" to the present, many
singular. absurd and superstous notions have been
advanced in regard remedial agents not only advan-
ced. but sanctioned by wise and the law, TO the u
innate injury of suffering humanity. Hundreds oil
years ago. was established by law, that the following
theory or notions should be strictly adhered to In
Of departure of the system from is healthy state
let the disease be located where it might whethe it
local general in1ammaory, chronic. or acute, or
any of the names which NosOlogy may fancy to gvehe
Patient and is subject be bled, bisered phys
cked. poisoned, and starved, and this treatment
ard is called Science mot common sense) Now, rea.
der, upon notions absurd those, learned md wise
men, (as they were called) have constructed some
of the strangsst theories that ever beset the magna
ton and they have been adhered to, in consequence
of not being examined by the class of people,
and have been holding despotic sway for centuries,
until about SO years since, Doctor Samuel Thomson,
the revouonizer of the world in Medicine introduced
his simple and safe practice 10 suffering world And
since then Scientific quac&ery has been tnmbing to the
dust, and has been long, would seem that any
one person would dare call the medical gentlemen to
an account of their rdshp. Until would seem.
universal combination of common sense burst the
spell Respected reader, just pause and reflect mo-
ment let the truth have its perfect WORK. Are not
the most deadly pOsons that the mineral vegetable or
animal kingdom produces made use OF to cure our dis
eases Have they not become as common at the bed
side OF the sick, food Is on The table OIL the hungry
Ought these things so to be Has not our Heavenly
Father said. that the Vegetable kingdom were for
the healing of the nations has he ever said that in the
mineral kingdom there healing virtues. You
may, respected reader, derive some Information by
calling on The subscriber at his dwelling in Ypslanl
You may, perhaps, in future, save yourself and family
from the lasting and tormenting effects of calome
OPIUM arsenic, iand the deadly poison scientific drugs
Of the earh-Yes, from bserng and that little instru
ment of DEATH the lancet and other harsh pretended
medal agents. under which the hnman family have
groaned for Centuries.
In conclusion. the undersigned would say that his
system is the Thomsonan system, that he has full
fdence in it for the of all diseases which the
human system is subject, and relies wholly on the
vegetable Kingdom, the God of Nature has spread
in such rich prosion every hill. dale and val
ley, as the only proper remedial agents. and thai
poison cannot be Medicine
N. B. All kinds of Botanic Medicines for sale.
ID. VAN DERHEYDEN,
Botannlc Physicsn.
YpsiIanti, November II. 1874.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12
IN CHANCERY I'd CIRCUIT.

Agur Clark, James Myers, Mary S. Myers,
Neziah Wright, Francis Clarkeand John NJ Reese
N pursuance and by virtue of decietal order of
IL the of Chancery of the state of Michigan made
in this cause. bearing date the 10Th day OF January A. D.
lo44, shall sell public auction to the highest bid.
der the house of Abia Hawkins in the village
of Ypsilanti, the 9TH day Of March next, at one
o'clock, p NJ. of that day, All that certain piece or
parcel of land situate in the town of Ypsilanti. in the
county of Washtenaw and State OF Michigan, bounded
known and described as follows. to wit: The west
half of the north quarter and the south quar-.
ter OF section ten, and the west half of the south
quarter of section eleven all in three south of
range containing thr hundred and twenty
ofland be The same more less much
thereof as may be sufficient the due to he
complainant for the principal interest and the
this cause. Dated, january 18th, IS45.
GEO. DANfORTH.
Master in Chy
c. W. LANE,
Complainant's Sol'tr. 6w
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12
White w ASKING.

TIME Subscriber takes this method of informing
u those who intend White washing their houses this
Spring. that he is prepared whitewash in the best
manner. and from long experience he confidently
poets please all who may favor him with their patron-
age. Orders left at my shop promptly attended TO
STEPHEN JACOBS
Ypsanii, March IL, 1915. n72w
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12

ScruputOus POtiteness'-As the Rev. Mr.
was day walking out he passed two little lads,
one If whom made very manly bow. As he
iurnnd his back upon them, he heard the follow
II * vrI isin i. 4, iversatlor
"Why John. dn', you know tina, man was
Parson N-our munster 7"
yes of Course did,
swell. then, why did you not m Axe bow to
him p
"Why. mother don't belong TO his meeting"
Enjoyntnf.-In uumberess ways does the be-
wilucred race nf man devale from the paths OF
felicity and glory, aud chijlishly sqaud-r away
inesnIable advantages. For just III proportion
,o the Improvement of those facilities. with which
Heaven has entrusted u.s. our beings are ennobled
aud our happiness is heightened. The enjoyment
of the mere animal existence are fl Il and low
'rne comforts of plain Ordinary life, in those who
have some feelings of the connexions of society
but no idea of any thing higher rise in the next
degree. The pleasure of an improved imagina-
lions take in circle vastly wider aud more fair.
The joys of a benevolent heart animated by an ac-
active diligent spirit, refined sent1ents, aud fec
tons Justly warm, exceed the most gay magma
ZION. The strong sense, and genuine love of
truth and goodness, with all thuse nObest dispo
siilons that fill mind affected and penetrated, it
ought to be. with sense Of religion, and pracIIs-
ing every part Of christian duty, ascend still high
or, and raise humanity TO that point from which
1t begins to claim near alliance with superior ma
ture.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12

o. We panied to annouce IN our obituary
columns the death of the Honorable GEORGE
MoRELL, Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court of
Michigan. We have not the materials at hand
Ia furnish full notice of the life our distinguished
fellow citizen, now no more. He came. how ever,
TO Michigan some II or Is years since, under an
appointment from Gen. Jackson TO the Supreme
Court of the Territory. On the organization of
the State Government, he was Continued The same
responsible station for seven years more, having
been elevated near The close Of his term to The
Chief JusliceshIp. His judicial talents and pre-
fessionu! a,,anmepis were of high order, max ny
him among our Western ylrists tacile princeps.
Few men indeed were more happily endowed by
nature. In social life, he was the delight of his
friends and the ornament Of every circle in which
ne mingled.--We cordially and ferven,ly unite
Nth the public in paying tribute to his memory.
fhe Washington Temperance Society OF Al
bapy has induced one thousand and fifteen to sign
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12
Caucus! CN,gcMs!!

DIED In Plymouth, March 5, JULIA c. younee
daughter Of B. G.. Bark err, aged eleven years.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12

QUICK THoUGHr.-Your genuine H,beruian is
one ofhe happIest fellows in the world at prompt
excuse. The Edingburgh Courant says that all
Iri>hman having accidentally broken a pane OF
glass in window of house iu Queen street, was
making the best of his way to get out Of sight as
well as out of mind but Unfortunately for Pa.
the proprietor stole march OH him, and having
siezed him by the collar, reclaimed, You br"ke
my window, fellow. did you no,?" ITO be sure
| did," said PaI," and.didn't You see me running
home for money To nav far il - Np,p Era.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12
When the late Col. Baker commanded the u.

When the late Col. Baker commanded the u.
s. troops stationed at a small fort On the Saga
nav river. Kish- kaw-kaw, the celebrated War
Chief if Saganawbaue of Chppewas, had his
wigwam OH the opposite side oflhe river Eve
nv night when the relief went round at The Fort
kish-kaw.kaw. hearing The cry of " ais well. y
with aloud voice IN derision. repeated, tails WELL
aud was several times warned 10 desisl, but disrc
garding the warning
The Col. orderd piece of artillery TO be Ioa-
ded with ball, and during the day to be accurately
leveled at the supporting poles of tbs Chief wig,
wan. Again in the darkness of midnight. the
senlinel's cry proclaimed tails wel;' Kish -kaw.
kaw responded. ''al's WE'LL" the gun INSTANTLY
firsd, und ere the old Chief voice had died upon
the night air. down went the poles. wigwam and
all, aud the old Warrior, with his squaws aud pa
pooses, 4" cut stick" for the swamps, aud were moi
seen again In fifteen DAYS.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-12

Judge Wilkins and The Senafe,-The Honor.
able Ross Wilkins. Judge of the United States
District Court for this District. who was arraign-
ed Yesterday before the Senate for breach of ITS
privilege made the following answer, as near as
We conld catch his language, 10 the charges read
To hun by the Secretary
Mr. President and Senator's, / am brought be.
fore you on cOmpulSipn, and am noD in custody OF
your misisteriai officer. decline responding ei.
Their in person or by Attorney"
This brief answer to the lengthy specifications
rather as we lhonghi, nonplused the Senate. They
got over The difficulty, however, after much talk
about Legislative Sovereignty. by making the
whole matter the special order of The day. A
resolution was passed permitting all the "cuntem
nofs" to e" at large upon their promising TO attend
upon the Senate whenever notied---a promise
tAst Judge Wilkins most p ntodly aud decidedly
refused TO give to The Seargant at Arms. The
Judge, we learn was not sent to JaiI.--AdrertiSe,
The following which is rather rich, il said t.
have occurred in one of the colleges in the inte
rior of Georgia.
lsr Student-"Good morning, father Abra
ham.
Famer-"I am not father Abraham"
ID Siudent-"No us f,lher Isaac"
Farmer-"Nor am father Isaac"
81 Student" Well, then you are father ia
cob"
Farmer" No. nor father Jacob either
Isl Sludeht-"Well, who are Won ihen?'
Farmer--"I am soul the son of Ki>h, whom
his father sent to hunt the asses, and hauc fourG
three ofihem!'