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WASHINGTON.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1839.,
orrice ox e street, in the square immediately
WEST OF THE BURNT POST OFFICE.
OQhAII coninri'inicatioiu for this paper should be ad
dressed to JAMES C. DUNN.
THE CONTESTED ELECTION.
I lie difficulty in the House of Representatives,
which we alluded to in our last, was on Monday
partially overcome by the election, on the llih
trial, of the Hon. R. M. T. Hunter of Virginia,
, he having received 119 out of 232, the number of
votes then taken. The Speaker elect was con
ducted to the chair by Mr. Lawrence of Massa
chusetts and Mr. Banks of Virginia and the oath
to support the Constitution of the United States
was administered by Mr. Williams of North Car
olina, who, he being the oldest member, is tech
nically called "the father of the House." On
Tuesday the Speaker, on taking the chair, made'
his acknowledgements to the House, in a very j
neat and appropriate address. The Speaker
claimed to be considered as standing in a neutral
position as relates to the two great party divisions
ol the House and of the country; and, being thus
une:i barrassed by party ties, he professed his de
termination to administer tlio duties ?f his high
office, with strict impartiality, and pledged him
self, whilst affording in his selection of commit
tees, to the administration, every fair opportunity
of bringing their favorite measures of policy to
the consideration of the House, to furnish the
amplest scope to the opposition to push the most
searching investigations o'fthe abuses or supposed
abuses of the Government.
We cannot omit to congratulate the country
upon the choice so happily made by a majority
of their representatives, as we doubt not that his
pledges will be redeemed in good faith, and that
the course which the Speaker has marked put for
himself, will result in measures highly beneficial
to the country, and in the highest degree tend to
elevate himself in the estimation of every true
friend of the Union.
Notwithstanding the House thus attained a
most important step in its organization, the whole
difficulty is yet far from being overcome. The
Speaker, in administering the oath required by
the Constitution to the members of the House,
found that all the members from the State of New
Jersey, (including Mr. Randolph, whose right has
not been contested,) holding the Commission of
the Governor of their State as the only legal pri
ma facie evidence of their right to seats in ihe
House, had presented themselves before him and
demanded to be sworn as members. After hav
ing administered tho oath to Mr. Randolph, the
Speaker resumed his chair and stated the fact to
the House. He remarked that as the House had,
during its preliminary organization, thought prop
er to pass a vote on the rights of the five dispu
ted members of New Jersey, he considered it
proper to submit the question of right to the
House itself, declaring at the same time, that had
no such preliminary action have taken place, he
should have considered it his duty to have admin
istered the oath as required by the Constitution
and the act of 1789 to all who presented them
selves with regular legal credentials.
Upon this new form of the question the House
have ever since been engaged in warm and ear
nest debate, and so far as a mere spectator can
judge, no correct opinion can be formed as to the
probable result of the question or of the period
of its determination.
In presenting this short view of the state of
the case to our readers, we cannot refrain frem
again adverting to the original carrsc of a state
of things, so pregnant with matter of deep and
serious import to the welfare of the country and
the perpetuity of the Union. We have carefully
examined all the statements which have been pro
mulgated by both parties and the friends of both
pjrties. All agree in [he fact, however they may
differ in the inferences from it, that the only first
cause of the serious dilemma into which the rep
resentatives of the people have been placed for
three weeks, was the admission of the votes of
large numbers of foreigners, the greater number
of whom were undeniably aliens in the strictest
legal sense, and all of them alien to our laws,
customs, manners and institutions. The majori"
ty of the people of New Jersey have manifested,
in the subsequent election in their state, the great
est indignation at the gross violation of their rights
and the attrocious outrage upon the feelings of
the native citizens committed by the managers of
the election of 1838. The Governor and Privy
Council, who commissioned those returned by
the county clerks as elected by the American vo
ters, have been triumphantly sustained by a re
election by a largely increased majority; the great
question presented to the people in the election of
1839, being the propriety or impropriety of the
rejection of the foreign or alien votes received in
1838.
We care not what was the party complexion of
the candidates in the election ol 1838; we care
not what may be the party character of the
Governor and Council ,* we care not what effect
the question may have upon the success or de
feat of the present administration. Hut we do
>tare for the influence whieh the agitation of the
question is likely to have, in arousing public at
tention to the vital question which we have sought
to keep in view? Whether our national govern
ment is to depend upon the support ofinlermedling
foreigners, or to rise or fall according to the as
oertuinod vvill of native" cilizc.ii alone? Wo
have before paid, r.iul wc repeat, that it is, in fact,
but of little moment, whether Whigs or Demo
crats triumph for a time in out political contests.
Mr. Jefl'orson said truly, so far as it is confined
to our own people, that "*ve are brethren of the
same principle. We are all Federalists, wc are
all republicans." So say we?the native citizens
are brethren of the same principle. The wel
fare of the republic is our only consideration,
however we may differ as to the means of secur
ing it. But so long as we permit the intermed
ling of foreigners?the thrusting into onr affairs
of outcasts of every clime?the intermingling in
our national discussions of the out-landish notions
and feelings of strangci-3 to our laws and stran
gers to the scope and objects of our form ol
Government, we can expect nothing but confu
sion and discord, and an absence of all unity in
political sentiment and harmony in political ac
tion. Like the builders of the Tower if Babylon,
we shall be scattered by the utter incompetency
of the people (so called) to comprehend each
other either in the ideas conceived, or the lan
guage used to convcy those ideas to each other.
We have laid before our readers the cause of
the great disease under which the Republic is now
suffering. We have, wc think truly, pointed out
the only remedy, we again call on all Native
Americans to apply that remedy without further
delay. Let all, without distinction of party,
| unite in one determined and vigorous effort to ar
rest the progress of the disease, before it is too
late. That remedy is, THE REPEAL OF
THE NATURALIZATION LAWS. Con
gress cannot, will not, dare not resist the voice
of the people, when that voice is rung in their
ears, in earnest and energetic tones.
Fioil the New Orleans Native American.
LETTER OF CAPT. ISAIAH DOANE, THE
LATE PRESIDENT OF THE LOUISIANA
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
It has been our determination for some time
past to lay before our readers the following letter,
which was received from the lamented Captain
Isaiah Doane at the time of his election to the
Presidency of the Louisania Native American
Association.
? From the events which have subsequently oc
curred in our city and state, the language of this
letter may be regarded in the light of prophecy*
From a feeble and impotent body we have be
come numerous and powerful, not only in our
city and state, but in the adjoining states, and
such responsive echoes of our opinions are daily
received from every quarter of the United States,
not only from private communications, but
through the deep toned murmurings of the press,
and should convince us that the principles we ad
vocate lie near the heart of every patriotic Native
American, and will ere long burst forth from the
mass of the people in such omnipotent thunders
to our rulers, as will compel them to lay aside for
a time their petty bickerings, and direct their at
tention to the protection of our country from the
foreign crusade which is waging against her by
the despots of Europe, whose myriads are now
crowding hither with foreign Jesuits for leaders,
to make a peaceful conquest of this " Holy
Land."
Let us then look with solemnity on this letter
as a voice from the tomb,?for " though dead he
yet speaketh"?let us consider it as the last will
and testament of a departed one, who, during his
earthly existence, like the Revolutionary Patri
archs, perilled his life and shed his precious blood
freely to protect the hallowed institutions which
have now been confined to our care.
Let us perform our duty faithfully to our coun
try, and whenever opposition rages, and the bil
lows of foreign malignity runs high, let every
man engaged in this holy cause recur to this in
spiriting letter, and resume with renewed confi
dence the patriotic duties to which we have ded
icated ourselves.
New Orleans, December 27, 1838.
To the Members of the Native American Asso
ciation of Louisiana.
Gentlemen : I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of a letter from the Secretary of your
Society, under date of 21st inst., informing me
that I was elected, on the 20th inst., as'President
of your Society. For this distinguished honor be
pleased to accept my thanks.
I regret tl? precarious state of my health will
prevent me from acting with the zeal and effi
ciency that the occasion calls for, and that my
feelings would prompt. I will hold the honora
ble office in trust until a more efficient gentleman
can be selected, when I will with pleasure resign
and take a more humble situation.
In conversation with several gentlemen strong
ly in favor of our Association, they have express
ed doubts relative to our success, observing that
there are too many obstructions in our way. Let
me ask any American, to what cause are we in
debted to our present freedom ? What induced
the band ol pilgrim fathers, who landed at Ply
mouth Rock, on an inhospitable coast and at an
inclement season ? What was it but obstructions?
What caused our Revolution, and our subsequent
independance ? Obstructions. I o what are we
indebted for our inestimable constitution, our free
institutions, the tolerations of all religious wor
ship, and, in fine, all the blessings we enjoy ??
Obstructions. These obstructions, instead of
damping our energies, serve as a stimulous to ac
cellerate us on our march to ultimate success.?
You are, no doubt, well aware that wo may ex
pect opposition and persecution, collectively and
individually, which must be met by a calm and
firm front.' Relying on the goodness of our cause,
we will meet "all objections and gather fresh
strength fromtresh opposition. With clear heads
and sound firm hearts we will pledge ourselves
to each other never to relax our exertions until
succcss crown and reward our energies.
In the present aspect of affairs we have fearful
odds to contest against?nearly one-fourth of the
present population of the United States will be
arrayed against us; but there remains not a doubt
on my mind of our ultimate succcss. Let us
unite all our zeal and energies tn one single ob
ject, viz: the abolishment of the naturalization
laws, which like the polar star to the ancient
'navigators, was the only star in the heavens that
knows neither diminution or variation, all other
questions, many of which now agitate the whole
country from Maine to our utmost Sabine, sink
into insignificance in comparison to this. Throw
them all to the winds ami stea lily adhere to the
'otic single point. How, would i ask, flail wc re
deem our pledges, made thousa -ds of times over,
in every nook and corner of our bjoved country,
viz : to transmit to po-'erity the inestimable
blessings we inherited fro::i our fathers, purfl ami
unsullied as we received them, while an 1 ictf
hus is fastened on our vita's. A moments reflec
tion should convince the present foreign popula
tion of the United Stated that the objects of this
Association, so far from being injurious to them,
will be beneficial, inasmuch as they will all be
come citizens, and the boundaries being contract
ed, they will be enhanced iii value. Hut I much
fear we need expect no liberality 011 their part.
The slanders that have been heaped upon us on
both sides of the Atlantic, for six years past, de
monstrate that nothing is too base or vil > for them
to heap upon us. The f reign population of the
United Stules may well be compared to two of
the principle elements, fire and water?they
make good servants but bad masters.
I shall be compelled to ask the indulgence of
the society for my absence from thetregular meet
ings of the Association during my present pros
trate state of health.
Willi much respect, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
IS A f VH DOANE.
The House of Representatives decided last
night by a vote of 110 to 112, that the Jersey
men, with the Governor's credentials, \t ere not
entitled to their seats.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.?The Williams
port Banner of Saturday says : " The breach in
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, lately referred
to, has been repaired, and for some days the trade
to the Atlantic borders has been quite active. The
large amount of produce, which had been pre
viously accumulated as this place, has, we under
stand, all been forwarded. The balance, which
is not yet in a state for transmission, will, during
the winter, take the route of Frederick and the
railroad. The navigation may yet be kept open
for some time, unless the weather should prove
nnsually severe. Our southern latitude gives this
section of the country decided advantages over
our northern neighbois, in the protracted v inter
course by canals."
THE WESTERN DORCAS SOCIETY,
In resuming their labors for the present season,
anticipate greater demands on them than at any
former period, as the pressure of the times affects
all classes. What, then, must not the poor suf
fer, unless the benevolent, aided by the blessing
of the Author of all good, would provide them
with food and comfortable raiment to protect
them from the chilling and piercing blasts of
winter?
The Society, in presenting their 21st Annual
Report, feel persuded that their former patrons
and the Public will still aid them in their eflorts
to relieve the poor by providing for them those
garments which may in some degree alleviate
their sufferings, and for other privations which
they must endure. They distributed last winter
140 garments, and received $170; $51 of the
amount was a donation from the bricklayers ol
the Treasury building.
The Society will receive with sincere thanks
any donations in money or domestic goods.
SARAH R. PORTER,
Dec. 10, 1839. - Secretary.
Frozen Gas?Among the wonders of chemical
science Dr. Webster has astonished the Bostoni
ans by his beautiful and successful experiments in
rendering carbonic acid gas (that which we inhale
in snch quantities at soda fountains, &c.) solid by
congelation. It was taken from the cylinder in
which it was condensed, and handed round 011
plates, in pieces about the size of a walnut, and
by the time it reached the back part of the room
it had vanished, and the plates were returned
empty. The gas in a solid form, is of pure white
?being much in appearance and consistence like
magnesia. It is so cold that a blister is produced
011 the finger in a few seconds by bringing it in
contact, in consequence ol the rapid extraction of
its heat; and mercury mixed with it immediately
congeals and becomes solid. At the close of the
lecture, the Doctor informed the audience that the
gas wrapped up in cotton could be preserved some
[hours, and that cotton was provided for those who
wished to carry some home.
A Challenge to the Field.? The editor of the
Worcester ^Egis, Hon. William Lincoln, closes
a controvcssy with the Worcestei Palladium, by
offering to the editor of that print honorable sat
isfaction in the field?the weapons to be hoes?
each of the parties to dig one acre of potatoes?
and he whose work is done the best in the short
est time, to be declared the victor. Should the
challenge to mortal potatoe digging be accepted,
the editor of the iEgis will transmit the size of
his hoe by a friend who will arrange the prelim
narics for the settlement of all difficulties.? Sa
lem Gazette.
WASHINGTON PRICES CURRENT.
[CORRECTED EVERY FRIDAY.]
Alum, per pound -
Butter, per pound ...
Beef, per pound -
Bacon, per 100 pounds, hog round -
Candles,'Dipped, per pound
Do. Mould do.
Do. Sperm do*
ColFee, Havana, per bag
Do. Rio do.
Do. Java do.
Do. St. Domingo
Corn Meal, from waggons, per bushel
Corn,per barrel ....
Cheese, per 100 pounds ?
Clover Seed, per bushel
Flour, family, per barrel
Do. superfine do.
Flax Seed, per bushel
Hay, per cwt. ... -
Herrings, p?r barrel " ...
Lard, per kec -
Molasses, West India, per gallon
Do. New Orleans do.
Do. Sugar House do.
Oats, from waggons,
Oil, Summer, per gallon, Winter
Pork, per hundred ...
Plaisier, per ton -
Rice, per pound ? -
Hye, per bushel -
Rye Chop, do. -
Shad, per barrel ?
Salt, fine, per sack ...
Do., ground alum, per bushel
Snijar, Porto Rico, per 100 poimJ's
Do. New Orleans do.
Do. Havana, white do.
Do. Loaf, per pound
Tea, Young Hyson, per chest
Do. Gunpowder do
Do. Imperial do
Do. Souchong do
Wheat, per bushel ...
Whiskey, common, per barrel - ,
Do. old do
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43 53
Oti.r readers will fin:! on t!?c fourth |)fig6 of lhi?
pnper, an interesting ^account of \lr. Uurloy'ii
tour through the West and South West last Sum
mer, on a Colonization miotuon.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MAINE.
Nathan fsMfotA, Virgil D. Parris.
Albert Smith. Hugh J. Anderson.
Benjamin Randall. Jo?hua A. Lowell.
George Evans. * Thorn** Dave?.
NEW
Chosen by General Ticket.
Tristram Shaw. CharU ?? G. AtiieiteW'
fraA. Kastman.S Edm'ilj- Buiko. ?
Jared \V. Williams.
CONNECTICUT.
Joseph Trumbull. Thomas B. Osborne
William L. Storrs. Truunn Smith.
Thomas W. Williams. John II. Brock way.
VERMONT.
Hitand Hall. Horace Everett.
William Sln<le. John Smith.
Isaac Fletcher.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Abbo-t Lawrence. Georga N. Btiir^g.
Leverett SaltonsUll. William B. Calhoun,
pnli'b Cushing. Wiliinin S. Hastings.
William Parmentcr.' Henry Williams.
Levi Lincoln. John He d.
[Vacancy.] John Quincy Adams.
RHODE ISLANP.
Chosen by General Ticket.
Joseph L. Tillinghast. Ro iert B. Cranston.
NEW YORK.
Thomas 3. Jackson. John G. Floyd.
James tie la Montayne. David P. Brewster.
Ogden Hoffman. Tnomas C. Crittenden.
F.I ward Curtis. John H Prentiss.
Moses H. Grinned* Judson Allan.
James Monroe. John C. ( lark.
Governeur Kernble. S. B. Leonard.
Chaii> s Johnson. Araasa Dana.
Nathaniel Jones. # Edward Rogers.
llufus Pulen. Nehemiah it. Earl.
Aaron Vanderpool. Christopher Morgan.
John F.ly. Thoron R. Strong.
Hiram P. Hunt. Francis P. Granger.
Daniel D. Bernard. Meredith Mallory.
Ansrn Brown. Thomas Kempshall.
David Russell. Soth M. G.i'es,
Augustus C. Hand. Luther 0. Peck.
John Frne. ' Richard P. Marvin.
Peter J. Wagoner. Mallard Fillmore.
Andrew W. Doig.. Charles F. Mitchell.
NEW JERSEY.
Philemon Dickerson. John B. Aycrigg.*
William R. Cooper. John P. B. Maxwell,*
Peter D. Vroom. William Hal-stead,"
Daniel B. Ryall. Joseph F. Rindolph.*
Soseph kille. Charles C Stratton.*
Joseph F. Randolph. Thomas Jmis Yorke.*
lENNiYLVANlA.
Lemuel Paynter. James Cooper.
John Sergeant. William S. llamsey.
George.W. Toland. Geory;; M.OulIoh.
Charles J. Ingersoll. David Petriken.
Edward Davies. Robert H. Hammond.
Francis James. Samuel W,? Morris.
John Edwards. Charles 0_,le.
Joseph Fi rnance. Albert G. MarcJrand.
John Davis. Enos Hook.
David D. Wagener. Isaac Le> f.
Peter Newhard. Richard Iliddle.
George M. Keim. William Beatty.
William Simonton. Thomas Henry.
James Gerry. John Galbiaith.
DELAWARE.
Thomas Robinson.
MARYLAND.
John Dennis. Solomon Hillen, jr.
Philip F. Thomas. William Cost Johnson.
J. T. H. Worthington. Fiancis Thomas.
Jair.es Carroll. Daniel Jenifer,
VIRGINIA.
Henry A. Wise. John T. Mill.
Joel Holleman. Walter Coles.
Francis E. llives. James G.uland.
John M. Botts. William L. Goggins.
R. M. T. Hunter. William Lucas.
John Taliaferro. G. B. Smiuel.
Charles F. Mercer. Robert Craig.
Linn Bankj. G. W. Hopkins.
George C. Dromgoole. Andrew B.-irne.
John W. Jones. Joseph Johnson.
Lewis Steinrod.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Kenneth Rayner. Edward D^berry.
Jefsc A- Bj num. William Montgomery.
Edward Stanly. John Bill.
CI) 11 lea Shepa'rd. Charles Fisher.
James McKay. Henry W. Connor.
Micajah T. Hawkins. Jaines Graham.
Lewis Williams.
' SOUTH CAROXINA.
Issac E. Holmes. Sampson H. Butler.
Wadily Thompson. Thomas D. Sninpter.
f\ W Pickens. R. Barnwell Rhett.
John Campbell. John K. Griffin.
Juioes Rogfrs.
GC0RGTA.
Chosen by General Ticket.
J. C. Alford. R. W Habersham.
Edward J. Black. T. B. King
W. T. Colquitt. E A Nisbet.
Mark A. Cooper. Loll Warren.
W. C. Dawson.
ALABAMA.
R. H. Chapman. Dixon H. Lewis.
David Hubbard. James Dillett.
George W. Crabh.
LOUISIANA.
Edward D. White. Rice G irland.
Edward Chinn.
MISSISSIPPI.
Chosen by General Ticket.
A. G. Brown. J. Thompson.
MISSOURI.
Chosen by General Ticket.
John Miller. John Ja neson.
ARKANSAS.
Edward Cross.
TENNESSEE.
William B. Carter. Meredith P. Gentry.
Abraham McClellan. Harvey M. Waterson.
Joseph L. Williams. Aaron 1 Brown.
Julius W. Blackwell. Cave Joh;i?on.
Hopkins L. Turney. John W. Crockett.
William B. Campbell. Christopher H. Williams.
John Bell.
KENTUCKY.
Linn Boyd. William J. Graves.
Philip Triplett. John White.
Joseph Uiidtrwood. Richard llawes.
Sheirod Williams. L W. Andrews.
Simeon W. Anderson. Garret Daviv
Willis Green. William O. Butler.
John Pope.
ofrto.
Alexander Duncan. Isaac Parish.
John B. Weller. Jonathan Taylor.
Patrick G. Goode. D. P. Lead belter.
Thomas Corwin. George Sweeny.
William Doane. John W. Allen.
Calvary Morris. Joshua R. Giddiilgs.
William K. B ml. J"hn Hastings.
Joseph Ridgewoy. Dr. A Starkweather.
William Med ill. Henry Swearmgen.
Sainson Mason.
jwrcinoA*.
B. Crary.
| INDI A \'A.
George H. Pvotfit. .
John Davis. Willirrt W. Wick.
John Cftrr. T. A. Howard.
Th >m*s Smith.
ILLINOIS.
J<?!m Reynold.'. John I*. S In art.
35 i..k Casey.
* Confuted S:ats.
'HpiriS fS TO GIVE NOTICR, that the stlSecsiber
i' has obtained fio;n thi* Orphan's Court of Washington
County, in ilie District ef Columbia, Letters of Adminis
tration on ?in- personal estate of John Irnerson, sen , lale
of Charles County, Maryland, deceased. All persons ha?
iin/| claimj against the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with th-? vouchers thereof, .to the sub
scriber, on or before the 5th day of July next?they may
otherwise, hy law, lie excluded from all benefits of said
estate, Given uader my hand, this 10tb day of Decern
h-r, 1839 THOMAS SM1THSO.V, Mm.
cheap cash store. ~
BOOTS, SHOES AND Caps, sold cheap for cash.?
The subscriber returns his thanks to the public gen
erally lor the liberal patrcriage he has already received,
and hopes by constant and punctual attention to all ?r
ilers, to merit a continuance of the same. He has re
ceived the following articles, which he will sell chcap for
rash only:?
Ladies Calf skin Walking Shoes.
" Moroco &. Seal-skin do,
" Seal ?c Kidd Slipptrj.l
" Gather Bools.
" Heal &, Morocco do.
Misses do.
Seal, Morocco U Calf skin Boots.
" " Jeffersona.
" " " Slippers.
Childrens S>es of all kinds.
Gentlemen*' Boots, sewed and pegged.
Do. Water-proof Boots.
Do Nullys.
Mens' and Boy's Brogans.
All ki;:ds of Over Shoes.
Fur h Hair Caps.
Blacking, Brushes &c. ?
WM. DOTrnT.A??
South 5=lt1e Per.n. Av., between 9 2c 10*te?l?.
NEW GOODS.?We have opened today, in addition
to our stock?
10 pieces rich embroidered Mouselines de Laines
30 do do Striped and Figured do do
25 Black Clihnfilly Veils, assorted
io piece." rich Changeable Silks, Kept and Poult de
Soie
75 pieces heavy Irish Linens, warranted free from
cotton
1 case fine Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs
Also, a large stock of rich Laces and Edgings
dec 14 BRADLEY 8c CATLETT.
M VrTpHELPS'S COMPOUND TOMATO PILLS.?
U The testimony of hundreds of Physicians and
distinguished individuals, to the curative effects of these
Pills, in every variety of clime in the United States,
Texas, and the Canada1*, establishes them as the most
pleasant and efficient medicine ever discovered.
In addition to their being the most agreeable and effi
cient cathartic that ran be used, in Dyspepsia Constipa
tion, Rheumatism, Headache, Wormo, Intlamation of the
Bowels, Liver affections Bilious Stomach, Colds, and
the commencement of Fevers; Sea sickness, 8tc. their
operation is powerfully directed to the glandular system,
removing all obstructions of the glands wherever situat
ed; Scpirositics and Scrofulous lauds, in their incipient
forms; and if persevered in affording all reasonable relief
in cases of confirmed and neglected scrofula.
Taken either a short time before or after exposure,
they render the system less liable to contract contagious
ortpidemic diseases, an 1 should be resorted to by per
sons residing in low and marshy situations.or when travell
ing, or exposed to contagion. Also persons attending
the sick, who by long watching and fatigue, or exposure
lo the (flluvia of the sick room, become debilitated, and
lose their appetite, will find great assistance from these
Pills, in renovating and purifying the system, and restoi*
ing the functions to a healthy state. Persons debilitaed
by intense and long application to business or study, and
those also of sedentary habits, will derive great benefit
t from an occasional use of them.
For that congested and deranged state of the system,
which occurs in the autumn and commencement of wint
er, these Pills are particularly applicable, in preventing
rheumatism, coughs, congestion of the lungs, 8tc. and
have prolonged many a life, which-otherwise would have
-been a sacrifice to tfre changes of season*.
Be particular lo inquire for Dr. G. 11. Phelps, and see
that the proprietor's signature is on the label, Price 374
cents. G. R. PHELPS, M. D.
Proprietor, Hartford, Connecticut.
For sale at
TOOD'SDrug Store.
And by most of the Druggist in the District of Colum
bia; alsj, in most of the towns in- the United States;
where circulars containing particulars, and numerous
testimonials of the highest respectability may be-seen.
Dec. 14.
CI ARD.? To Members of Congress and Strangers visiting
J Washington.?The subscriber respectfully informs
them that he has taken much pains during the past sum
mer to procure a large and well-assorted stock of Wines,
Brandies, Cordials, Segars, &tcM amd a large portion of
them has been selected and bought in the Northern cities
from 25 to 50 per cent, less than their importation cost,
and will be sold accordingly low. He deems it unneces
sary to give his stock in detail, but will be pleased to hand
his card, or catalogue of assortment and prices, to such
as will favor him with a call. All goods packed with the
greatest care and sent as directed.
Dec 7?3t EDW. SIMMS.
BALE WELL'S GEOLOGY, intended to convey a
practical knowledge of the science, and comprising
the most important recent discoveries, with explanations
of the facts and phenomena which serve to confim or in
validate various geological theories, third American edi
tion from the fifth London edition, edited, with an ap
pendix, by Professor Silliman, Yale College.
This day received, and for sale at W. M. MORRI
SON'S Boole and Stationery Store, 4 doors we3t of
Nov 23 . Brown's Hotel.
Mineral waters?
Saratoga Water, in pints and quarts
Bedford Water, in bottles, bbls. and half bbls.
Soda Water, bottled and from the fountain
Always on hand at
Dec 7 TODD'S Drug Store.
'T1HE DEBATES IN THE SEVERAL STATE
L CONVENTIONS on the adoption of the Federal
Constitution, as recommended by the General Convention
at Philadelphia in 17S8, collected and revised from con
temporary publications, by Jonathan Elliot, in 4 vols.
A further supply this dey received and for sale at
W. M. MORRISON'S
Book and Stationery store, 4 doors west of Brown's hotel'
Dec 7
OUSSELINES, SHAWLS, Jcc.?We offer for salo
Black and colored ground Mousselines
Cashmere, Broche and Blanket Shawls
Paris-wrought Collars
Thread Laces and Edgings
Black Lace Veils. A. W. &. J. E. TURNER.
Dec 7?3t
WINTER GOODS.?Just received,
12 plecps heavy Beaver and Pilot Cloths
12 nieces heavy Flushings and Kerseys
150 heavy negro Blankets
30 pieces Sattincte, assorted1
35 pieces Hard-times
12 pieces Plaid Linseys
17 pieces White Flannels
Dec 7?3t A. V/. & J. E. TURNER.
BEDS, MATTRESSES, SeeWe have on hand and
?rc constantly making ?
Feather Beds of prime Western Feathers
Do do Russian
Hair, Moss, and Shuck Mattresses
Persons wishing to procur.' any of the above articles
can be supplied on the lowest forms ny
BOTE LEU h DONN,
Nov 23 Pcnn. Avenue, opposite Brown's Hotel.
Vj'F.W AND SPLEMMD FRENCH GOODS?
We have just received and opened, on tho second
floor <>1 our store, a lot ol i rcnch Goods, which surpass
in richness and vatieiy aiy thing of the kind that las
ever been brought lo this wiaiket I he attention of the
Ladies is respectful!;, requested lo an inspection of them
? they consist in p: rt of the following, viz?
~:J dozen Satin ReticiiL-s, velours Chine
4 do rich figured Satin Reticules, a pois velours
12 di veiy itch Velvet Collars
I.) do da Satin do embroidered Plisse
l.? do small Collars, satin and chenille
10 catiootm S:'.ti:i Pelerines, wirtt fringes
1 splendid Satin Shawls, v?h>firfr Chine
2 do Plush Shawls, cheiiiila bordered
1<I Satin Shawls, with sleeves q'lilled
ti \ery rich Velvet Shaw Is, emtnoidrrcd
5 do Satin Shawls, embroidered with plumes
Also recti vet!?
30 Dresses rich Mousse ine de Laino Shalley
10 pieces nu de colored liept Silks.
novSU BRADLEY S< CATLETT.

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