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v~HNAJIE lie
JOHN III. BUTHMANN,

South side Pa. arenue, betreen IL and 9Th streets,
Has received his fall supply and has now IN store
u complete and select an assortment OF WINES a
r. and LIQUORS as can be offered for sale In this "A
y city, and at very moderate prices ~
Madeira in bottles and by the gallon OF various houses
and vntnges some very old and OF high repnte.
Sherry brown and pale Of various grades, soe In bot
ties of the highest order.
Por Wine in bottles and ON draugbt some bottled in
Oporto which be highly recommended for medicinal
purposes.
French Wines OF almost all grades from genuine La.
tour and Laftte' TO table clarc
Also, Sauterne and Vim de Grave. a
Champagne, p A. Mumm a Co.'S superior and other
brands. .5l
Cognae Brandy, pale and brown, such ns 'Maglory,'
tSazerac,' Otard, nc,
Holland DIN, Jamaica Rum, Irsh Scotch, and MononGa-
hela Whiskey.
Havana Cigars OF the finest flavor. -
London Brown Stout, superior stomach bittcrs, ,,,
Tencriffc. Lisbon Sicily, and other cheap inmiy Wneh
Absinhe Ker.c hwAs.cr currscoa Maresehno' sarnnes
salad Oil, French Mustard, Olives, &c.
ID Printed catalogues Of my stock can be seen AZ my
store (nov Svot) h"b
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~ The Albany Argus, d., says that Mr.
Clay's speech proves the fact, that there are
those who have fallen in the war with Mex
leo, who have never quit their own fresides
Gospel truth this--for there is not one Of the
Administration but who has 50 fallen, from
Mr. Polk down TO his last appointee.
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Bs, The Albany Argus, d., thinks that il
Mr.. Clay had declared in, favor Of the war,
nothing could have hindered his being made
President. Go to; if Mr.. Clay had done
so, you would have declared with equal fla
cility that contrary course would have
made him Chief Magistrate
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DEATH OF Gro. H. CoLTos --we regret to an
nounce the death Of Mr. Cotton the enterprisnQ ed-
TOT Of the American Review who has been lingering
proved fatal. Mr.. Cotton was only in his 29th year
and for one so young had acquired very wide re.
putation and gained great influence by means of his
heview, which was established under great difficult
Mirror, ~ : .
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~ They have Fourier community Of
100000 runaway negro slaves on the Sy-
denham river, in Canada, 60 miles north
east from Detroit. The New York Express
thinks it is strange, that negro slaves, who
enjoyed Fourierism in its highest perfection
on the plantations, should fly to Canada
cold and snow. There is no accounting fol
tastes.
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o. We have heard it said that move
ment is on foot which shall result in making
Mathew ST. Clair Clarke, Esq Secretary OF
the Senate. A more able parliamentarian
is not in the country, and if such AN event
should take place, it would be source Of
qualification to Mr.. Clarke's friends, whose
name is legion.
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nrAgency for the Natioi sal WING In
Georgetown-Thc citizens Of Geor yeown are respect.
fully informed thatJOHN w BRoNA UGH, ESQ, Broker,
&C. Bridge street, few doors west Of the Union iav
ern agent for the National Wing ersons DESTROYS Of
cling served with the National Wing In. Georgetown will
please leave their names and residen with Mr. Bro
naugh,
no ENoCH W. sMALLwooD, @ arise n street, Navy
Yard Agent for the National Whg Perso wishlns TO
be supplied with the paper win pleased their names at
bis store and they will be served.
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@5- The Dallas men are up in earnest
The Philadelphia Dallas meeting call upon
those who think that he ought to be Presi-
dent to organize forthwith in all the States.
But cu bono, gentlemen You have not a
man in all your ranks who can carry sin
gle State against Old Zack--so hang your
harps upon the sycamores, and be done with
your noises!
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&s- Mr.. Benton thinks, in his letter to
the New York Italian sympathizing meet
ing, that he is the Father Of the Senate.
He has forgotten himself; for, if ,ohite hairs
be any title to the honor, Mr.. Dallas bears
away the palm
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ar We fear Major John p. saines win not be
present at the organization Of the House next Mon
day we have not yet heard of his return TO Ken
lucky. Mr. Palfrey, of Mass, we have also heard,
is likely to be kept away by dom, sstic afctions
We trust no Wing member will "a Judge any sacrifice
except Of duty that may enable hi TO be present nj
roll-call.---N. Y Tribune
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tG- The Rochester Gazette thinks that
Morse's Telegraph companies get the great
est possible amount Of fees for the least pos
sible amount Of service. They do more.
They gel all they ask, for doing nothing al
all!
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+ @- Mr.. French, It is said, threatens, that
if he is not elected Clerk Of the House, none
Of the old officers Of the Senate shall be re-
stored We do not see how this will bene-
fit him, if it be true, that Mr. ST. Clair
Clarke is to be the new Secretary.
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MARRIED.,

In Baltimore, on the l7th u by the Rev. HRNRy SLIcxn,
WIN. HAYDEN ENGLISH, Of Indiana, TO MARDUI.IA
EMMA, third daughter Of Capt JoHs r. JACKSON OF Eau.
quier county, Va n
In this city, by the same, the 9th ult., DR. HENRY
FIELDS to ADELAIDE FRANCES, second daughter Of
Capt JOHN r. JACKSON, Of Fanquier county, Va.
In New York city, the 18th ut, by the Rev SAMUEL
l.. SoUTHARp, J. RUTSEN SCHUYLER, Esq, OF jersey
city, NJ j. to Miss SUSANNA HAIGH second daughter Of
Judge EDWARDS, of the same place.
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o. The Auburn Advertiser calls the
Washington correspondent Of the Philadel-
phia Ledger the ".cohfdential friend and
adpiser Of the Secretary, Of State" A slight
mistake. Read adpisee for adviser.
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o. The New York True Sun says that
Mr.. Clay opposed the war of 1912. Query
is Major Noah still the doer up Of the poll
teal articles of the True SUM-
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The CANAL Mr.. w. w. Busl one ofthe sub-con-
tractors who hash very large contract has been at
work for two weeks. Mr.. McManus will also get
under way in n short time The other contractors
are preparing materials, &C., and will go on with
their work as soon ready Cumberland Cirvlan.
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Oh, Mr.. WALKER, Mr.. WALKER, oh
The steamship Acadia took out S404, 900 in
specie The drain is just begun! When
will It end /;
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x1 The Richmond Chronicle, OF Thursday, says
I'VE understand that the Wings Of Estell county,
held meeting on the fourth Monday in October, Of
Irvine, passed resolutions complimentary to General
Taylor and appointed delegates TO attend the Taylor
The meeting nominated Mai John p Gaines for
Governor, and Capt. c. M. Clay for Lieutenant Gov
ernor.--LousvileJ Journal
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BurrALo, Dec. | 1917

: BUFFALO, DEC. I I64T,
The WEATHER AND THE CANAL-The canal, not
the severe cold weather remains navi.
gable but shipments OF produce are very light and
chiefly made for short distances. The appearances
indicate another fall Of snow rain should warm
spell intervene It Ray be some days before the COM
plete stoppage Of navigation. The harbor keeps
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-04

We regard Gen. Zachary Taylor, as the only Wing
candidate for the Presidency now in the field. We
look upon him as honest, faithful and capable. We
believe he has the popularity to distance any other
opponent. We therefore ardertly desire his election
Cumberland Civilian. S,t, III,
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CRITicAL.--If we were called TO write crtigue
very beautiful we would simply adopt the description
of sermon we heard once-"The preacher took
about two drops of thought, and bear It into bushels
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aT Major Iturbide, who was taken prisoner by
our American forces In Mexico, passed through
this city yesterday on his way cast, He y ne son
He Is genteel looking Mexican. Wheeling Angus
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{S- 1t is said that the South Carolina De-
legation do not intend to take any part in
the organization of the House.
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DIED,

On the Cd instant after short illness, Of erysipelas Mrs
MARIA PEGG, aged 45 years. al s9, ss
On the both ult the residence Of his father In Frede,
rick county Winchester, Va the cd year Of his
age, BENZ. CHEW MASON, eldest son Of the Hon. Jas.
M. MASON. a#asa5& sre
In New York, on the Goth ult, MIR, GEORGE H. COL
TON, aged 20 years. editor Of the american Review
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Years.
Total to 22d
November.
Cd week In
November.

The amount collected last year. In the closing week Of
canal navigation was about $4,000 There has BEEN no
doubt more than that collected the corresponding week
this year. but probably, not sufficient to raise the gross
amount OF tolls TO three millions hundred thousand
dollars; yet Il will not fall much short Of that sum The
receipts this year will exceed those Of 1896 between nine
hundred thousand and one million Of dollars.
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BosroN, Wednesday, P. M.

" N" BOSTON, WeuneSday, r. NJ.
TERRIBLE ExpLosIoS.-Capt. Weldon, of the schr.
Eben Atkins, from Cape Haytien l4th ult., reports
that information had been received at that place that
the Hayden man-of.war bark Nautilus had been
blown up in the harbor or port nu Prince, killing
ninety persons
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GEN. TAyLon--We learn from an intimate and
near relative of Gen. Taylors, that sold ZACH" of
Monterey and Buena Vista memory, may be expect
ed here to-day or tomorrow. There will be SOME
guns fred and some bells rung when the old Chief
tian arrives In New Orleans.-N. o. Delta, 25th of
Nnv +. J.
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Din 1ntelIiaellfe.

CouRT.--M Monday being the first week ofthe sitting
Of the Criminal Court OF Washington County; we
intend giving synopsis OF the different trials that
may arise. Happily, however, for the morality of
our city, the docket Is small, and indeed very few,
If any, cases are interesting The most prominent 10
that of Mr.. Hogmire, Of Georgetown. This case
to Mr.. Cannon, for which he received his notes
Tor S6OO The charge against Hogmire under the oath
preienec.
TnEATHEs.--We understand that Messrs. Brown
and Nichoes have leased large building near the
corner OF LIZ street. on the South side Of Penn Av.
for the purpose Of establishing theatre TO be called
the Adetphi. BY reference to their advertisement
in ourpapcr y VIII be seen that care or expense
will be spared in producing briIlinncy Of Stars
from the Theatrical firnament We can say that the
location Is desirable, the building sufficiently spa
clous; and from The talent that has been engaged In
tho fitting out Of the concern, we have every antici-
patton of successful ISSUE II Is supposed by these
gentlemen that by the 18th Of the month they will
be able TO receive the public The Orchestra Is to be
We feel assured that tho public will give this enter
prize encouragement since the legitimate drama has
laed previously in our Metropolis.
t -
Ho Fon TRIp TO CnIsA.-Start not, gentle
reader we have desire that you should leave your
home and family and undergo all the perils and in
convenences Of long voyage, for this can all be
spared those who desire knowledge Of the manners
and customs Of this singular people, by VISIT 70 me
''China Museum Erhibttiono which Is to open this
evening at sod Fsiiors' Hall, on 7th street. Il
consists of an immense and varied collection of arti
Giles exempifying the advanced state Of the arts In
China, and two natives who represent the different
classes and exhibit many of their peculiar manners
and customs,
| ELopEMENT.--A singular Of this character oc-
Cured in the Northeast portion Of city yesterday
We refrain from giving publicity to the affair at pre-
| sent. We will state, though that one Of our town
thought proper, even against parental admontion 10
leave without warning, the fond home Of her child.
/ hood, and fulfilled the Scriptures-by 'cleaving "a
her husband" We hope happy issue to the parties
CoNUSDRuM--Why is an Ash-pan like the tomb o.
Washington
Because 1t contains the ashes Of the CRATE (great)
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: COLONEL Dick JoHSsoN.--In the last number of
the Frankfort Yeoman there is call on Colonel
Johnson to come out and give the country the bene
fit Of his views the subject Of the Mexican war.
As the Colonel is not in the habit Of refusing to at
tend to calls on his PATRIOTISM there can be doubt
early day. Every sentence viii flash like broad
sword, and every paragraph will deal US much des-
truction as forty-two FOUNDER discharged into the
ranks Of the Mexican Wings" The eloquence,
logic, wit pathos and wisdom of the ColonePs effort
viii certainly be irresistible and look forward TO
one of the richest easts Of intellect presented
to the paates eff hungry souls That portion Of his
views referring to amalgamaton with the Mexcans
will certainly be exceedingly radiant profound, and
ractical.--Lousvile Journal.
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.
MMeMAMN4sM sAHNo

Terms SUBSCRIPTION. the year, FIVE poLLARs,
payable al the time or subscipo For any time less than
desk.
TERMS OF ADvsRrisIsa Cents per square, Of IF
lines less the hrs insertion and Twenty Five Cents
per square for each subsequent insertion Advertisements
Inserted intervals Fy Gents per square. All payments
ir Advertisements In advance,
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IL No arrivals or departures.

MEMORANDA. Hf..
4 Ship Potomac, Clagett, of this port, In Hampton
Roads, 30th ult, bound to Baltimore. The Potomac
had experienced very rough passage, and suffered
damage in loss Of sails, &c.
WnEcKEp.-The sloop Friendship, Scott, from,
Philadelphia for Washington, Georgetown, and AL.
p. m. on the 10Th ult below Thomas Point both
pumps were kept constantly working, and every eff
fort made to geher into the Patuxent, but not be-
ing able to succeed and the leak increasing so fast
where she now remains. Capt Scott arrived In Bal
tmore on Wednesday morning, and brought up
about two thirds of the sloop's cargo. He Intends
returning her again. and is in hopes Of getting her
off, Gazette.
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THE ADELPHI.

NTESsRs. BROWN a. NICHOLS respectfully
vl that they have leased large new and COM
modous brick building, heYsouh side of Pennsylvania
avenue the ofi street. and now engaged
in fitting up place Of dramatic and popular enter.
,,; he ralel T
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The POSTMASTER GENERAL JOHNSON Among the reports
from the various departments Of the Government thai, from
he Postmaster General will possess peculiar interest
will propose uniform cheap postage for letters all over the
to the advocates Of cheap postage the full
realization Of all their predictions Of the result OF the adop
non OF mat system The receipts Of the department,
from The LIST july 1875 to the last Of June 1917 inclusive,
were over seven millions three hundred thousand dollars
with only twenyone thousand dollars outstanding More
Than nine thousand posmasters have changed in thai
period and The accounts Of more than thousand been
seitled.--[ Phiiadeiphfa Lsdyer -
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be- Saturday was the day on which Greasy Rob Will
life was to reply TO Mr. Cays great speech on the Mexican
war ocourse all the States represented In the
That met 10 hear the oily sns Of the orator. Of course
there were reporters present from all the Eastern newspa
per Offices and Of course speech has been ielesaphcd
in all directions and is Illuminating world very much
In the dark, in the shape Of numberless extras
@... Louisville Journal
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10 r. N. wickliTe G. Greasy Bobby was 10 speak AT
Lexington on Saturday, In Mr. Clayis speech
The Locofocos Mr. Clay upon the arena Of in
by putting forward such fellow Greasy Bob 10 reply
TO him Mr. Clay stands Infinitely TOO high 10 be reached
by such low insult -(I6id.
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III Lord Sydenham, former British Governor
wrote to friend from Canada, as early as February,
lS4i u have sent home long Report on Emigration
truth, and declares that TO throw starving and dis
eased paupers under the rock at Quebec ought be
punishable as murder"
CANAL ToLLs-Amoun Of Tolls received OH all the New
York State Canals in each Of the following years. viz,
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CHART OF HEALrH-Lore-A complaint of the
heart, growing out of an inordinate longing after
something difficult to obtain. II generally attacks
persons of both sexes between the ages Of fifteen and
thirty some have been known TO have It at the age
of sixty. Symptoms of mind; giving
things wrong names, calling tears nectar and signs
zephyrs great fondness for poetry and music ga
zihg the moon and stars; toothache; loss of APP
petite; neglect Of business; lo-thing for all things,
save one; blood-shot eyes e-;d constant desire to
sigh. Efscts-A strong heartburn; pulse high;
stupidity; eloquent eysa; sleeplessness and all that
sort Of thing; at times Imagination bright; bowers
of roses; winged cupids and battered peas; then
again oceans Of despair; racks; tortures and hair
trggered pistols. Cure-Get married.
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PANS, Nor lS47.-The distinguished sdrant, Alex
ander de Humboldt is now on visit at Paris. He
advanced age retains the activity Of body and spirit
which belong TO much fewer years. His reception
y highly fiattering, but not more so than it should
pc in this brilliant centre of literature and science.
He was received day before yesterday by the King
at St. Cloud, whence, at p. NJ, he accompanied
their Majesties the King and Queen, and several
other members e. the royal family, on visit to the
Museum and Palace of Versailles The illustrious
veteran attends the Academy Of Sciences, and the
meetings Of other learned bodies He has just en-
tered upon his 18th year Charleston Courier.
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TIE PEA PArcH.---Gen. Eaton having compress
ed into highly condensed form his forcible argu-
ment in behalf Of the New Jersey title finished his
remarks at an earlier hour yesterday morning than
was anticipated and allowed Mr.. Clayton, who has
the concluding part of the case, an opportunity Of
ware The eloquent Senator from that State, after
an exordium Of uncommon beauty and eoquence,
proceeded to consider his in it's legal aspects
nently marked by the well-known qualities Of his
mind; mind vigorous, comprehensive, and steady !;
confused BY imperfect conception, nor mis-
led by that which is specious nor diverted by any
thing irreative.---Phi North Amer
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Bronchitis, Asthma and Discas
Windpipe.

dec 24-T j, r. UALI.AN.
HUNTS LINIMENT.
IA dec Ali j. r. CALLAN.
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RESOLVED, That in the event Of the adoption by
the Congress Of the United States Of any law Or
resolution by which the citizens of the slave-hold-
ing Safes are to be excluded from full, perfect,
and equal enjoyment Of all the rights and privi-
leges in any territory which may be acquired from
Mexico or any other power by the prohibition Of the
introduction Of slave properly into such territory
that the Governor of this State, for the time being
convene Immediately the Legislature thereof that
they may take such action as they may deem neces-
further desired and requested during the interval be-
tween the summoning and the assembling Of the Lee
gisature, to correspond and consult with the consh-
tuted authorities Of other States, with view to har-
ton just introduced into the Legislature Of s. Caro-
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CoSuSDRuM.--Why is an Ash-pan like the tomb Of
| Washington
Because 1t contains the ashes Of the CRATE (great.)
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-12
A CAEU.

I'D J, v. MATTISON respectfully annonn-
- cesio the people Of Slroud,hurg and v'eih-
ny, that he has permanently located al S'.ouds-
burg. for the purpose of practising medicine,
where he hopes by strict attention and great
care to meri. the pa'ronaseiof those who may
employ him DIR. M. also takes this method
Of informing those who are afflicted with dis
eases OF long standing, that he has, for few
years past, devoted much time and attention, and
has had ample opportunity, such as only hos
pital affords, ofinvesiisating diseases ofa enron
lc character, and he aalters himself that those
calling upon him laboring under this class OF
disease will meet with prompt and Immediate
relief
He will be found al his room, d, the Mansion
House. ready to consult with those who may
favor him with a call a, all hours when not abb
sent on professional bushes.
june ID IS47 If
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-12
2Eo Acres and 90 Perchcs,
MANSION HOUSE.
Mrs, Margaret Eagles

Begs leave respectfully TO inform her old friends
and The public generally that she has taken the
above establishment, which has been, and is
now being, fitted up upon the mos, approved
plan, for The accommodation of strangers and
travellers.
The long experience which she has had in
the business of keeping hotel or public house,
in connection with the favorable location and
commodiousness Of the Mansion House, she
hopes will afford sufficient guarantee 10 Sc.
cure liberal patronage. Persons visiting town
on business or pleasure excursions, will find a
comfortable, convenent and quiet home. Ju-
rors and others attending Court are invited 10
call, and satisfy themselves. Strangers from
the city, or elsewhere, who contemplate spend
ing some time in the beautiful and retired vii
Iage of Srroudsburg, will do well by making the
above house their home during their stay here
in short, all are invited 10 call.
Transien, and steady boarders, by The day
or week, accommodated upon the most reason
able terms.
Stroudsburg, April l, lS47.