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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01

ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE BROTHER JoNATHAN".-Gen-
eral Washington placed great confidence in the good
and patriotism ofofJonathan Trumbu who early Pc
rod Of the American revolution, Governor Of the state
Of Connecticut In certain emergency, when measure
Of great importance under discussion, Washington re-
marked 1--WE mus. consult brother Jonathan on the SUBJ
ject" The result Of that consultation was favorable, and
the words Of the passed into common
phrase, applied indscrimnaely by officers and men in all
cases Of difficulty which afterwards occurred during the
Thus, from the constant Of the expression "We
must consult brother Jonathan, which passed from
the army the people at large, the Americans received
from the English that appeation which has stuck close
ly as their "Juhn Bull" to them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01

TIE LADIEs.-The only successful HomGPatliiss
They cure mans greatest malady OF the hear'-oya
slettle Of the same sortn'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01

g. Whoever sincerely endeayors 10 do all the
good he can, will probably do much more than he
imagincs, or will ever know TO the day OF Judgment
when the secrets Of all hearts shall be made manifest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01

6 "This is really the smallest horse ever saw
said countryman, on viewing Shetland pony
"ndade now" replied his Irish companion, shut I've
seen one as small as two of him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01

G. A short man became attached TO very tall
woman and somebody said that he had fallen in love
with her. "Do you call that falling in love-" said
an old bachelor; "it is more like climbing up to it"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01

s. Epgram, on the Marriage of Mrs Rugg,
Widow of 60, TO MIR. Price, aged %:
MY marriage, sure, is very snug;
They joined in q trice
And now tits clear that old RUoo
Has fetched handsome PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01

New ENGLAND ISpusTRY.--The Bangor Wing states
that in the valley of the Blackstone river from Pawtucke
to Mbury, distance of 80 miles, there are ll5 Cotton
aud Wooen acories besides six large Machine Shops
two large Axe factories and three extensive Scythe works
giving total uf i26 manufactures, Many Of these are
very extensive, the largest Wooen Cotton Mill in the
United States being among the number.
To Rgmovr WARTs-Wash them with strong so
luton of Pearlash and lie, it dry on the warts. Ii this
done Two or three times, the warts will disappear
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-14
FROM OUR Paris CORRESPONDENT

PARIS, NOVEMBER 81, 1850.
The most important incident of French politics
during the last week is perhaps the calling imme-
diately into service 10000 troops from the contn-
gent of the class of ls49. This sudden increase
OF the French army is thus accounted for in the
report Of the Minister of War to the President
making application for the decree: !" In presence
of the political events which agitate Germany,
and though the Government remains firmly re-
solved, as is expressed in your message, to per-
severe in the strces neutrality, so long as French
interests and the equilibrium of Europe shall re-
main unmpaired, it is the part Of sage prudence
to assemble in the territorial divisions of the north
and the east number of troops sufficient to meet
any conjuncture which may arise -.
The decree founded upon this report is dated
18th instant, only four days after the message, in
which it is asserted as one of the Presidents titles
to confidence, and evidence of the improving
condition of affairs, that the army already reduced
from 45l 900 men TO 100000, would soon be
brought within the bugetary limits. This increase
of the army has not failed to elicit severe criticism
though upon the whole it meets with approval.
No important events unknown at the date of the
message have rendered the decree more necessary
now than then.
On Monday last the bill admitting the public to
the Of the lines Of electric telegraph establish
ed and to be established in France came up and
passed to its third reading. Generals Cavaignac
and Lamoriciere united in proposing an amend
ment obligng the Administration to give three
fourths Of the new offices to be created by the bill
to citizens who should prove to have actually serv-
ed their term of seven years in the army. This
compelled the Minister to assume the ungracious
position of appearing TO slight the services and
claims of the army. He opposed the amendment
on the ground that the Geographic service required
scientific qualifications and manual dexterity
which it would be vain to seek in the class Of re-
llred soldiers. The practice in England was cited
wnere children are introduced at an early age into
this service in order that they may acquire that
Prompttude and facility which the nature OF the SER
VICE renders SO Indispensable. The amendment was
voted down. The bill by its provisions hampers
me public use OF the telegraph with such restrc-
lions, formaties, and expense thai i = mater of
doubt whether il will not prove in practice 4 pub
nc nuisance rather than benefit shall have oc-
'asion TO advert again to the bill, when upon its
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4 TToRNEY FOR PROSECUTING CLAIMS AT

" CLAIMS AL
n WASHINGTON.-Theu undersigned prosecutes all
Of claims against the Government OF the United
States before Congress, before before any
Of the Public Departments claims for bounty land pensions
back hapay return Of duties paid under protest. adj
usment OF accounts OF disbursng officers Posmasters and
Contractors accounts collection Of dividends in arrear OBJ
ainng patents and other business requiring the
and efficient services of an Attorney Agent.
residence Of fourteen years the seat of the Federal
Government with thorough and familiar acquaintance with
the various systems and routine Of public at the
erent oces added to this free consult the
legal advisers i needed juses the subscriber pedging
the fullest satisfaction and utmost dispatch those may
entrust their business to his care.
Being well known to the greater part Of the citizens this
District well many gentlemen who have been mem
bers OF both Houses of Congress in the last twelve years.
deemed useless extend this notice by special
Communications must be prepaid in all osses
Charges tees regulated by and extent Of business
but always moderate.
Address II. C. SPALDING,
oct 12-cpSaw6 Attorney, Washington, ID. C.
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DETTlCOAT GOvEKNMENT, a novel, by Mr,.
Trollope price Is cents. This day received, and
ale by II. FARNHAM.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.

The following gentlemen in addition those heretofore
nounced appeared to-day and took their Mr. HALO
WAY, of New York Mr.. SrASLr, Of North Carolina ;
Mr.. ALsroN, Of Alabama; Mr. BRowS, Of Mississippi
Mesrs MoRsE and La SERE, of Louisiana Mr. FITcH, Of
Indiana; Mr.. KAUFMAN, of Texas, and Mr. CoLE of Wis
consn.
The Journal of Thursday having been read
Mr.. MORSE stated that the Hon. HESRI A. BULLARD,
elected from the Second Congressional District Of Louisiana
to supply the vacancy occaoned by the resignation Of the
Hon. CHARLxs NJ. CONRAD, present and desired to be
qualified
The SPEAKER heeupon administered the oath ofoice as
prescribed by the Constitution Of the United States Mr..
BuLLARD.
REFERENCE OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Mr.. BAYLY moved that the House resolve tself into
Committee of the Whole the of the Union so as 10
enable him to OFF, resolution for the distribution of the
Presidents message to appropriate committees
The motion was agreed to.
And thereupon the House into Committee of the
Whole the state Of the Unon (Mr. Borp Of Kentucky
in the cbair.)
After conversation between Mr. WENTWORTH
and the CHAIRMAN in relation priority of business
On motion Of Mr. RICHARDSON, the committee pro-
ceeded to consider the Presidents annual message to Con-
gress
Mr.. BAYLY then offered the following resolutions
Resolved, That much Of the annual message OF the
President OF the United States to the two Houses Congress
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cient to enable the House come TO full Of
the subject OF all tribunals in the world the present House
OF Congress the very which such matters could
be referred He believed that if the history the House was
examined, would be found that many improper claims
had been passed proper and they were
the petitions and memorials which had been pending before
them for the last thirty years, they would fnd thas large
proportion Of them should have been long since passed.
This subject matter of discussion at the last Con-
ges end the bill which then proposed by the Committee
OF Claims though very imperfect received considerable sup
port tribunal for the settlement Of private claims should
De es'aoshed de was not prepared say whether should
consist oil board OF commissioners whether the judiciary
OF the country should be entertain ursdc
on Of such claims against the Government The question
deserved serious consideration and referred the judi
cary OF the country, be of opinion that the Committee on
Pason between that tribunal and the other Therefore be
would vote for the amendment of the gentleman from Penn
syisana.
Mr. BOkEE understood to say that he had no objec
ton to the reference Of the question the Judiciary Commit
tee. He would like call the attention OF the House to the
fact that this question: having been considered
by the last Congress- when lsbored report made upon
il by committee Of The House II had however, been
passed over for want of The subject had been brought
before the Senate well considered, and bill for tho
estab hmen bosd Of claims passed by that body
and came to the House, where referred of the
standing committees The committee reported favoraby upon
IT, and recommended It's passage with mmateria amend
ment but time not then afforded put the bill! on
IFS passage Every member oil the House was acquainted
with the details the BILL and hoped direction would be
given which would expedite and its passage
The question then taken the amendment of Mr.
SrnoSs, and il was agreed to-
Subsequently, motion Of Mr.. STRONG, the following
clause relating this subject inserted in the resolutions
That SO much Of the said message and accompanying
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-14

Mr. GwIs of California, Mr.. BoRLAsD, of Arkansas and
Mr. YuLEE, of Florida, appeared their this morning.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-21
I,REsH SURELY OF sEAsoSABLE FURNITURE

IrREsH SUPPLY OF SIcASONABLE FURNITURE
DIZZY GOODS.--CEAGETT DoDsON, corner Of Pennsyl-
would respectfully inform the citizens
Ge0etown Alexandra, and their neighbohoods,
received following addition their already
well escorted stock Of goods In the above line;
pieces imperial threepy carpeng, all in patterns and
coIors great and thickness OF body cheap
- pieces superior ingram do. TN.
goods bought auction greatly reduced prices and
will be sold accordingly
IS pieces Spanish maings coos excellent and
appropriate for Churches lodges hotels and other public
buildings. II pretty very durable, and very cheap
4 o 10 match the above.
quality and hoor ocoh, entirely
patterns, Of them extremely ch and beauf for roois
halls intended TO be covered with H. we cut out h
70 order In piece ~
pieces a. s 81 LEIPZIG table ocloth extremely rich and
beautiful.
superb Edinburgh smallest
beds
think, be equaled In any other house here
1914 beautiful Anendale coverets
! do la, do. l0-4 and -, nj very low prices.
beautifully knoted into curious figures
rich Dresden quilts in oriental figures, colon pink, blue
4 pieces extremely rich for window curtains.
ane for window curtains with the loops dspery
mps, and muslin embroidered
corresponding and win be furnished and put
. low other house In the country.
opportunity informing that have
started with the determination 20 keep and
goods that win advantageous the purchaser and
obtaining goods Of the right such that
impossible We respectfully inform the public
goods which viii with pleasure exhibit
call and mink not hard Of Z we do not sell
Dec f-MTh3w CLAGETT DoDSoN
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SEPARATE Proposals. I; sealed and endorsed .gepsss Tor
M Monday, ~ day Of April next furnishing
s ssass WV @ q sss
aud s United s-s. sas yard. =. cns.s.,own Ma.sshs
q ne following articles 4 may ss I'd or @
%sndag o. the said navy YARDS during Ae seayear ending
s.sa, wsi.ksy ssass nee butter, molasss
s4s Or 'i 1850 perfectly ali s
aas ss, q and ~ sh ss
be delivered In good sound bright barrels win lining hoops q each
The biscuit shall be made wholly from sweet saperne -four the
manufacture OF the ls4s 1880 and shall be fully equal In
and conform IN s1s 70 hs samples which are -
well packed and delivered free o. charge The United
cured tight whkey spirit casks, barrels the option Of
wS:sy shall hal, b made wholly FROM grain. q which
& s a. ss .s p
@ 1 al d.
.s !. ssos s 2 rs ss ... j.
the coffee shall Se equal 70 the bes, Cuba coffee
shah b sas Sss.
quality husr worked clear Of ain
fluids and be delivered In seasoned white oak keg Of about eighty
equal the hes. quality New
which shall be thoroughly coopered and placed in the best shipping
shall be good haH strong
barrels, with the heads well secured. 3 n
The shall be of the first quality cider
vcred barrels which shall
and placed In the best shipping condition. .sU a
The shall putin exceeding een gallons
the be OF white oak white shall be dev
cred brine vinegar the VI the
vegetable only % be paid for the price 70 be the whether
brine vinegar.
The quality raisins
ved good, strong, substantial boxes and hooped
The dried apples shall be Of approved quality shall be
livered in tight whiskey barrels or halfbarrcIs.
The shall manufactured oil, and Of
quality dcnomiaaied "whc delivered
good strong about pounds
at each be uniform all the stations.
All foregoing described articles shall be
ion OF this bureau Direct and be In all
ecy satisfactory inspecting officer said officer be appointed
by the Navy Department All inspections be at the place Of de-
livery Biscuit be inspected place Of manuac
quality, will be subject inspection
dtion at the place Of delivery. 8a
The O. al the foregoing articles to be the same throughout
samples
the fiscal and haze reference such Aape
previously erAibffed. stt 3 8 ssMM St3A fa8
The quantity Of these articles which will be required be
precisely stated. They will probably be about
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-21
United states Patent Once,

IN the petition Of Nathan Locking Of North
praying for the extension Of Locking
improvement in poughs for from fhs
said PATENT which takes place the twenty day Of April
1850
ordered that the said petition be
the third Monday April u O'clock all persons
notified 10 and show they why
petition ought not 10 be granted 3f#
Ordered also, that this be published Republic,
tegencer and Union, Washington city d. CT North American
and Gazette Philadelphia Tribune, New York Daily AMERICAN
Rochester, New York Journal Providence
successive weeks previous the third Monday April
DE WITT q. LAWRENCE,
Acting Commissioner OF Patents.
PsEdo Of the above papers win please copy
bills TO The Patent ohce, with paper containing ts notice.
Feb l2-law3w .lf 49,.
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TUE proposes open School In this place,
msnsing on Mondays me se, Gay Of October next and ns
The book Junior course win be Ste
phen Blackstone stae Evidence STEPHEN Plead
Ing and Of creencas Evidence. viii
embrace Tacker Commensurate, Geeneaf and sarke Ey
dence st vol ~ each stephen Pleading s
vol Of Chity Pleading Hocobes Equity Jufs
pdence Lubes Equity Pleading Mords Pleading Lomax Di
gc OF Real Property and Lomas Executors
Asnfsmsns win be made with Philadelphia pubshcr 20 fur
nsh The above WORKS. the best
po<ns attend The subscribers requested him
early notice q e Intention aud 70 inform him they desire
be supplied with portion o. the above This
dun They VIII be furnished 10 tho students The
bc Of the senior class viii have the privilege junior
without additional charge The the daily
his students win BE- 80 arranged BY the subscriber enable
any sf
Of Washington College should they deem expcdfen % Do
be delivered of the coar~e
dicfisn and prscsice offhe Federaf Cosrrs. ~
The fec win be go per session, payable advance.
Lsursrer, Va, Juiy ~, is<a 9t
Iuiy 17-A
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quantities Increased diminished,
Ss %sss mot for SPECIFIC but such quantities
residing places where are required
must establish agencies such places that delay arise
furnishing wna, may be required; and when contractor fails
Provisions and Clothing shall be
s sns e
yards aforesaid shall be evidence that such requiuon has
separate aicIe Except soap
% me ss % d n ia. ys article s
accept acs contained In such Offer re-
ss e ] b aS a are
contract win be transmitted for
regular man. 80
o q s su% 70 me
in addition win be withheld paymsns
performance and no, in even, be paid until Is IN
s .ssa Sa = days az @
duly shall presented him.
navy agents Portsmouth New Hampshire Boston, New York
ph.dslpn, Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk, Pensacola and at
Every accompanied ia, directed in the ac, Of
approved August s BY written guaranty signed BY one Or
s' s or .' "a s ss sas
% On. sse ss S s sSSa and ] %
gssd . consider any proposal unless accompanied b the guaranty
me navy agent, de, attorney Officer Of gov
eer duplicate q letter. informing
Of ns I win be deemed no thereof
accepted conformity understanding. 10
e; - from a s"s . ss s .
Of this proposal for naval supplies invited Sec
e o. the Navy under The p.oyso % The general appropriation
three accompanied guaranty signed by one or
responsible persons they
bidder bidders will " his bid
obligation In such time may be prescribed BY the secretary
the Navy with good sufficient furnish
proposed No shall be considered accompanied BY
such H. amer the Of proposal
bidder bidders, shall
obligation within time prescribed BY Secretary Of Ma
with good ard u.eisn, srs,ie. g, furnishing the supplies,
The Secretary Of the Navy shall proceed with
Cos furnishing ne said suppcs and shall
posa guaranteed and the may
traced for Furnishing ts said supplies Tor whole
proposal 70 be charged ssnss said bidder bidders and his or
their
United In
action Of debt sgs,a either Of said persona.
Mar 2i-lawfw
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-21

NEW MUsICJua received the old established Music and
Stationery Store OF l2th Pennsylvania
following and popular Music, from the pubishe VIII
liam Hall Son, New York. which we viii sell At our reduced
Lonely Rose, sung BY Jenny Lind composed By Bale
Gentle Voices, by Charles Glover
Why DO Weep Thee admired ballad, written by Wallace.
When penye feelings wake the sigh written by Austin Phillips
Were but his own wife, BY Maedcr
Tie Mosquito Polka BY J. sloman.
Dgent Hose Compsny Quick step, performed by Dodwohs
Band.
Two merry Gpsies, q daet by McFauen.
Voice Waves duet composed by Stephen Glover
The Preside song, by w. Y. Wallace: -
The Moonlight Of the Heart, by suakorh.
Susan Bsyne, sung by Chrtsfys Mnstrcls N
Deyas vac scosh ballad, by the composer Of the "od Kirk
ysrd.n
rIirsafon Polka, BY NJ. suskosh. ~
Robert le Dable, arranged by v. Boyer.
Uncle Ned, with VARIATIONS, by James O. Mssder.
The syren Polka, BY M suakosh.
La syiphide, fanfase Rsmsnuque BY M. suako~h.
The Ethiopian Medley, overture, arranged BY o. Enrich.
Gsifsr pieces.
Oh watch you wei by daylight.
The Rose of Trslee
The Bowid soeer Boy
Jcxnnct and Jeannot.
Emma Snow.
Dinah Grow.
The Low Bsckh Car.
On would girl again.
What enchsntment
The Sisters Gail, by l.. Trip.
Child Of the Regiment, sung by Jenny Lind.
Ratapan, ~ sung BY Jenny Lind.
Nv boat and burie horn by wsson.
The Chsmos sung BY the Rainier family.
Italy, q a
Becthovens Dream. DecA
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-21

IN psrsaspes Of law, ZACHARY TAYLOR, President o.
pubic ssis viii - held a land
az sd oss :. pGs5oTH g. Monday
day q ,snSs % s apoa s public lands '
NoriA Of the base line and wsss u iAs A principal eridsn
Township ninety eight, Of range three.
Townsbips ninety Az, ninety and nneyeisht Of
Townships Ave, ninsysir nnsgssvsu, eight and
Townships ninety es, nInsnve nneysir,
:svs Y and ninety mime q range -.
day the disposal q the public lands within the
undernenuonsd townships vz
NSr u ia base line and ssi ef the inn ppiaepa meridian
ninety eight, and ninety nine, q range seven.
Township ninety avs township ninety six sxcep, the
twenty eight thres and thirty our including the
Indian agency and townships nneyseyen and ninety o.
Townships ninety two and ninety four Of range ten.
Townships ninety one and nnly .wo Of range fourteen
oar.ssnt day Of January next S hs disposal u the public
situated within the aforementioned townships, 70 witt
North efhs base line and Uest cflt i'm principal merdian
Townships sixyevsn, sizyesh, and s1nne, Of range si1
AND and
Townships sxtyeight and sixty nine, Of range twenty.
T SwnsS s sns range
Town:. sss
Townships seventy and s Of range
day January next The disposal Of the public lands
within the following townships, 10 wit;
North Of the base line and Of the h principal meridian.
Township seventy six, Of range tweniy-seven
Townships sevenrsx sevenyseven and seventy
wentyeight
Townships and seventy eight range twennne
Lands appropriated by for Of schools military other
purposes will be excluded from the sales.
The Offering lands will be commenced on
appointed and proceed the In which they adj
versed with all convenient patc until the whole shall have been
offered the thus closed But sale shall be kept
than weeks and private entry OF any ofe lands VIII
e until after the expiration Of the two weeks
September thousand eight hundred and
nine z. TAYLOR.
by the PRESIDENT
J. BuTTERYIELD,
Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled right presumption any Of the
lands within the townships above enumerated required esab
sh satisfaction of the and receiver Of the
proper land oee makepaymeut therefor racabe
after seeing t notice. and before the day appointed for the com
pubknIae the lands embracing the tract
claimed, otherwise such cIdm will be forfeited
j. BUTTERFIELD,
Commissioner of the General Land Once.
Postponement OF the Public Land sales MT Dubuque,
Notice hereby public
United Sates dated the fifteenth
September, lei9 be held land Office DUBUQUE,
Iowa. the sereah and days of January 1850 de-
cared postponed until further notice.
under city Of Washington this llt day Of
z. TAYLOR.
ny the President:
J. BurrERFIELD,
Dec 10 Commissioner Of the General Land Once
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RAJH FIxTUREs, Water Closets, and Plumbing In
manike manner n New york prices. KMffHf .4ls
NArloa south side Of Pennsylvania I'd street.
Inns just returned nom The North, prepared and
up bathing sppa water closets force pumps beer pumps
and every description OF plumbing the wokmanke
Having secured the o. thirty years
pcrience and praccc who and executed
OF he principal Jobs Europe challenges
Ne has also laid In assortment OF bright and fancy
Which he invites the attention Of housckocpers generally
Roofing cutcrne, spoung. and IN other work
and sheet iron line promptly and carefully attended
An wo nrussed % the subscriber warranted give
Mar l0-eolmif ". ". NAYLOR.