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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

A SINGULAR BoY.-The Missouri Republican
says that boy, about seventeen years of age,
a cripple, and not capable of earning living
by ordinary labor, was landed in that city re-
Gently, in destitute condition. He has this
remarkable faculty, that he can with great ra-
pidity solve almost any question put to him in
the multiplication of numbers without the aid Of
figures. State to him your age, and he win give
you the number of days, and even hours, which
you have lived. His mind is, withal, disordered
and if perplexed he is subject to fits He wa,
born in Morgan county, Kentucky, and is seem.
ingly an object Of real charity. His name is
Marady Holland.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

WONDERFUL INCREAsE.-Few persons have
been prepared for the astounding fact revealed
by the recent census of Great Britain. The
London Times states that it is shown that during
the last half century the population of that
country has, within very little, doubled itself,
the numbers being at the beginning of the GEN.
fury 1O,567, 1913, and now, exclusive of the
army, navy and merchant seamen out of the
country when the census was taken, 90, 1886, 468
"But for the demonstration which is now fur
nished," it adds, :" it would scarcely have been
credible that this island should, during fifty
years, have added to its numbers a population
as large as had been obtained during the pre-
ceding two thousand years of its history" We
have been in the habit of regarding ours as al
most the only rapidly increasing nation but il
appears that the comparative freedom of Eng.
land, and her enterprise and prosperity, are
perceptible in effects giving guarantee of her
onward progress. OF all monarchies, she has
the freest upon earth, and hence her prosperity
The largest liberty, compatible with good order
must produce such results.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND EXCURSION !


sIEh HAVING been solicited by many per-
sons 10 give Excursion a number of
the members Of HOWARD Division sons of Temper-
ance have formed themselves into Club for that pur-
pose and having made all the necessary prelimnaries
now announce TO the public that they viii give an Ex
cursion on TUESDAY, September 9th.
The commodous and wellknown steamboat COIUAf
BA has been chartered for the occasion Also the SER
vices of the much admired Warren's Coton Band have
been engaged and every thing will be done TO render the
excursion most agreeable one.
The boat will leave Georgetown at s, City wharf at o.
and Navy Yard at 10 o'clock, a. m, also touching at
Alexandria, from thence proceeding down the river after
stopping at Fort Washington to Indian Head return
ut sunset landing her passengers at Navy Yard wharf
and City wharf
Tickets 81, admitting gentleman and two ladies.
ondren half price. Tickets be obtained of the
m mite at Mr. g. savages Pennsylyana Column
gus confectionery, opposite dFellows Hail. Of Libby
and Thomas Georgetown or at the boat on the day Of
the Excursion. Refreshments at city prices.
JOHN ROBINSON,
WIN. III. THOMPSON,
j. M. MCFARLAND,
JOHN A. LAWSON,
SAMUEL BRYAN,
- w. SMITH,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

REVOLUTION IN ITALY.-There is q general
impression among the observant minds in Eu-
rope, that Italy is again on the eve of violent
and sanguinary revolution. Almost every for
eign newspaper that we read-every one which
dares to intimate its opinions-is full Of fore
holdings as to some great trouble at hand. Even
the conservative papers of London and Paris
do not suppress their fears, and the silent mill
tary preparations Of Austria show that the
governments are not unaware of what is in
the wind. American travellers, recently re
turned from Europe, with whom the editor O
the New York Post has conyersed, bring will
them the same conviction.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
Matrim Ontal.

To the Editors Of the american Telegraph.
GENTLEMEN: lady who is Handsome and
has small fortune" advertises in the Alexan-
dria Gazette for husbands sensible, edu-
Gated gentleman, who appreciates domestic hap
piness by the possession of one heart" In de-
scribing her beau ideal, that lady has described
myself, and | shall at once respond to her card
Bidding, therefore, an affectionate farewell to
the many friends / have found in public life,
shall henceforth dwell in the peace and secu-
rity of domestic bliss. My dream of happiness
is about to be realized, and / shall henceforth
be the possessor of a handsome wife, with a
small fortune-though hope not very. Adieu!
Your obedient servant,
HICKMAN.
RED ROVER RETREAT Sept. 4. 1851
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
The Fall OF Lopez.


We have to-day received what we presume Il
be authentic tidings from the little invading
hand at Cuba. "LoPEz AND MOST OF HIS COM
mANp HAVE BEEN CAPTURED AND EXECUTED! y
It's brief yet comprehensive announcement
The chances of this result were calculated, and
the forfeit of the enterprise has been paid. That
it was one of desperate risk all knew; and while
there have been many to hope for more pros
porous result, more have feared that which ii
now realized.
1t is probable that at this moment not one Of
the four hundred is in the land Of the living
Their motives and their actions are now fitting
subjects for commentator praise or censure
There were but four hundred and we pre-
sumo that for time they will be called pirates
and robbers, and by the same men who, had
there been fourteen thousand, or even four
thousand, would have called them heroes and
patriots. The sentiments in this country re-
specting them are precisely the same as were
excited by the tidings Of the execution of the
first of the Texan warriors. Will the sequel
prove the same? Time will reveal.
The despatch communicating the above is as
follows:
despatched to the American Tslegraph1
New ORLEANS, Sep. 8, 1861.
The steamer Cherokee has arrived, bringing
intelligence that Lopez and most of his COM
mand had been captured and executed
The Union of this morning contained a de-
spatch Of the same date as the above, from o
Mr.. 81. B. Taylor, which states that "passen-
ger on the Cincinnati brings letters from Lopez
himself-it appears that Lopez still maintains
his ground, after having fought two battles,
and that he has been Joined by a numerous
body of Cubans;" but we presume that it was
Of course sent off before the arrival of the
Cherokee.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
Asylums In Washington.

We have learned that the Rev. Mr.. Donelan,
of st. Matthews (Roman Catholic) church, has
determined upon making an effort to establish,
in this city, a MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM; that he
has selected as its site the lot Immediately north
Of the above-named church, and that the first
donor to his noble enterprise has contributed
the handsome sum of FIVE hundred dollars.
Ten thousand is the sum Mr.. Donelan has de-
termined to expend for the ground and edfce,
and We doubt not he viii be able to procure it
with perfect ease. Such an institution is much
needed. There are already two female orphan
asylums, and their influence for good has long
been felt.
More than year ago another enterprise was
under discussion, that we should be proud
to see carried out to fulflment. 1t was the
erection of q HOUSE OF REFUGE, not for or
phans but for all uncared for, unfortunate,
and erring youth. This is too good purpose
to admit of any wayering, and we earnestly
hope that, though the prosecution of it has
been deferred, it may now be promptly re-
newed, and urged on to completion.
The first overture with reference to it was
made by JACOB GIDEON, esq, whose gen.
erous charities have to our knowledge been
much oftener felt abroad than published to
the world We were by him authorized to state
publicly that he would contribute FIVE hundred
dollars toward the thirty thousand required
J. W. MAURY and Capt. BLAGDEN Immediately
pledged themselves each for like sum. These
things we announced in the local department
ofthe Republic las itsreporter, withholding then
the names Of the generous contributors, which
We now ask pardon for publishing without per-
mission, but from the belief that great good
win thereby be done to the cause.
Boon after the announcement of these several
Offers note was received by the Mayor of this
city from W. W. CoRcoRAs, esq, whose heart
appears ever to enlarge with his increasing
fortunes, in which that gentleman made an offer,
we understand, Of the ground upon which to
erect the edifce, and ten thousand dollars in
money. Under such favorable prospects as this
We might well anticipate success; but IL np-
pears that although Mr.. LRNox immediately
applied himself to the task Of completing tn,
subscription, he has not even yet been ena
bled to do So What the state Of his list IL "
are not informed; but we hope such as hay
the means and the liberality to give will at ono
look into the matter, and perfect what has bee
% well begun. The character, the conduct an
tendency Of many Of the boys and young me
ofwashington plead most eloquentiy for such .
institution and the welfare and security Of o,
citizens demand that IL should be establishe
Our common schools, the contemplated hi
school, and such Libraries as are now accessil
IA voufh src ;n,porfanf rnesns If roatra;nt a
improvement but House Of Refuge is 81
most sadly needed for the misguided offspri
Of careless parents, and unfortunate childr
whose early abodes have been the scenes
wretchedness and crime.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
NOTICE TO FAMILIES and HOTEL KEEPERS.

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY is now presented for those
N who desire to have their parlor and chamber furn
ture restored TO its original beauty Pianos etc. polished
at reasonable rates The advertiser has had ample
perence in vanishing and polishing household furn
ture and is prepared TO execute all orders entrusted e
him His process does not require the articles TO be re
moved from the room, will 1t prove injurious to the
carpet or floor. 80
Orders left with Mr.. J. 7. Radclif, 0ddFeows Hall;
j. M Dom, corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th
street; N Nj MGreggor 7th street, D, and Mr. NJ.
Thompson, Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and Al
Streets at which places reference will also be given, II
required, su 1l-eod3m
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
CITY ORDINANCES.

AN ACT for the completion of the grading and gravel
ling ID street west, between street north and Mas
sachusetts avenue.
Be IL enacted by The Board Of Aldermen and Board Of
Common Council Of the city Of Washington, That the sum
Of five hundred dollars be and Is hereby appropriated
out of the funds Of the Fourth Ward for the purpose
completing the grading and graveling ID street west be
street north and Massachusetts avenue the work
TO be done under the direction Of the Commissioner
the Third and Fourth Wards and two Assistant Commits
sioners to be appointed by the Mayor.
NJ CALLhN,
President pro tenn. Of The Board Of Common Cbuncl
b. b. FRENCH,
President of The Board Of Aldermen.
WALTER LEN0X, Mayor.
Annrnund Ann11st % 13hl
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

CUsTox-HoUsE 0YrIoKR AT NEW 0nLxANs.--
The announcement was made some days since
that the incumbent of this Office had been re-
moved by the President Immediately on the
return Of his excellency to this city. We now
learn that the appointment has been offered to
CHRISTOPHER ADAMS, wealthy planter, but
formerly merchant Of that city. The accept
ance Of Mr.. Adams has not yet we believe,
been received, nor is 1t by any means certain
that he viii accept, as he is reputed to be
worth about half a million Of dollars, and is
therefore remote from any temptation to as
'ume the lsbors and responsibilities Of such o
station.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

SEVEN YEARS MEETINa.-A company of mem
bers of the "Christian" denomination, twenty
eight years ago the coming Autumn, accidentally
met in town in Pennsylvania, and held ten
days meeting Just seven years after, the same
parties met again, accidentally, and enjoyed
another meeting They then resolved to hold
these meetings every seven years. and to en-
large their numbers. The meetings have been
kept up since, and the fourth is notified to be
held in October. But one of the company has
deceased, though one or two have become dis
abled.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

AsoTHER REMovALl-The London papers are
seriously discussing the practicability of having
Cleopatras Needle conveyed from Baalbec to
Britain The job can be done with but little
expense, it is said. 1t is proposed that the
obelisk be raised few feet high, sufficient to
erect under it wooden platform, resting on q
rivetted iron bottom Of boiler plate this might
then be continued up the sides and over the
top, thus enclosing the obelisk'in an alright
case--in fact, building an iron vessel around it.
This might then be launched down an inclined
plane into the sea, and steam tug would easily
convey it to England. This would be mucl
cheaper than constructing n massive pier 70
the purpose Of embarcation and the fitting u,
] vessel for it's reception.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

The FILLIBUsTEns.-The excellent conduct
Of the gentlemen known under this designa-
tion-their orderly department in our streets
and their ready and voluntary cooperation with
our authorities in suppressing the disorders of
last Thursday, have won for them high need
OF commendation from every quarter. A finer
body of young men we have not seen recently
collected, and their conduct gives evidence Of
characters which must honorably establish the
cause they have adopted-M 0. Crescent.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
Arrivals at the Principal Hotels,

Up TO IL o'clock, M, today.
United Statos-J Lewis, Texas; Fox
New York; Mr.. Graft Iowa; w. r.. Hazet, New York
Wood Fogg Philadelphia; Henry Macon, Virginia. MI
Ferguson, New York; W II Eyerhart Baltimore; Jas
Muirhead, Virginia. X sevain, Baltimore; Robt Cam
mack Virginia; Duerson and lady, do; Mrs Hurnon
do; Miss Hurnon, do; G Frenk Connecticut G X Park
land, do; Mirick, Arkansas; Miss Saunders, do w
Wright, Vermont; A Morrison, w II Co; G Grew
and lady, Virginia. Miss Crew. do Master Crew. do;
Semms, Washngton Marcel, Virginia; Jas Spence, do
Review or tho Northern Markets for
yesterday.
Office of the american Telegraph, Sep. s.
BALTIMORE, Sep p. m.-Small sale Of Howard street
-four made at 81, time We hear of no sales OF
city mills -four
PHILADELPHIA, Sep. A, p. m.-Sales Of -four, State
brands, at $375. Rye -four 1925. Corn meal $2S7L
Sales Of red wheat at 8283c and old Penna white
92c. Rye Coo. Yellow corn 63c. Oats 346l35c.
New mess pork SIG. Lard &c.
Rio coffee $1,000. Porto Rico sugar 5@6c.
Cotton is firm ut an advance Of 10.
Whisky 2l1a@22c.
NEW York, Sep. 4, p. m.-Stocks unchanged
Erie has declined n; Reading has advanced q.
Sales Of State brands at $3.81@$394 Rye flour $3371
Corn meal So.
Sales Of 5000 bushels Ohio white wheat at &c., Sales
of 10000 bushels mixed at 57@5Sc Rye &C., Oats
3s@4oc.
New pork $15.s71a; prime 1926. Lard &c.
Sales Of Muscovado moasses at 2I@25c Sales of the
week $500 bags Rio coffee at $4,000.
Sales of 1900 bales of cotton at sc for midding Up
lands, and 911ac for Orleans.
Sales Of 800 gallons linseed oil at 74c
Sales of 400 bbls. rough turpentine at $2s7L.
Sales of500 bbls prison whisky at 23c.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPT. S.
Sun rises sh. ssm. i Sun sets Oh. 25m

S- Mr. u. w. CARR, newspaper agent, Is the only au
thorzcd agent for this paper in Philadelphia and is duly
empowered to take advertisements and subscriptions al
the rates required by His receipts will be regarded
as payments, Office at the northwest corner of Third
and Walnut streets.
A The privileges Of yearly advertisers will be con
fined rgdy to their regular business and all other ad
yersements not pertaining to their regular business
agreed for, to be paid extra.
S- Every notice designed to call attention to private
enterprises calculated intended to promote individual
interest," can only be inserted with the understanding
that the same is to be paid for
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

CHIEF CLERK OF THE PENSION 0rFIcE.-Mr.
John Wilson, principal clerk of the Public Land
Office, has been detailed by the Secretary Of
the Interior to the duties Of Chief Clerk Of the
Pension Office, Mr.. French s. Evans having
rendered his resignation, to take effect, on the
first Of October next. Mr.. Wilson will enter
his new Office on Monday next In the
discharge of his duties in the General Land
Office, he has given very general satisfaction,
and his acknowledged energy and intelligence
will render it difficult task for the President
to ill his place. II is indeed to his eminent
qualities as q Government officer that he owes
his past success and present transfer. The
duties Of the Chief Clerk Of the Pension Office
have greatly increased, both in quantity and
intricacy, since the termination of the Mexican
war. Mr.. Evans has proved most able and
faithful officer, and the Department is peculiar
ly fortunate in the selection Of successor so
highly competent to assume his responsible
position.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05
GARDEN FARM FOR SALE.

MILL BE SOLD, at private sale, small and beauti-
wv full GARDEN FARM, situated on the river turn
pike, FIVE miles from Washington city, four miles from
Georgetown, and mile from Tenallytown, adjoining
the farms Of Mr. N. Beall and Mr. NJ Lough borough On
the land is and convenient twostory frame dwell
ing house, containing rooms barn and stable,
and stone milk house. nearly finished together with an
excellent spring Of water about hundred yards from
the dwolling For terms, &C., apply TO
JOSEPH. HOWARD,
iy 25-F&Tun cor. of " and 10th SITS
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LIBHHTr o. rHz Pssss IN FRANCE THE Oc'

LIBsarx o. rHx PHlss IN FRANCE THE oc'
cupation Of an editor during the present Rspu6-
hean days of France, requires no small degree
of courage, as appears by the following signih-
cant item from late Paris paper;
"The prison of the Conciergerie contains al
present two editors of the Presss, three Of the
Evsnement, one Of the PeupIs, and two Of the
Messenger de pAssem6lee. One of the editors OF
the Steele will join them SOON"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

Dr. Lucius Cook, of Wendell, Massachusetts,,
recovered $151 damages of Samuel French of
same town, at the recent term Of the Franklin
Common Pleas Court, for having uttered the
following SANDER: CDR. G. is id scoun-
drel, and is round killing folks, and has killed
my wife and one other of my family; my wife
would have been alive now but for DR.. CO
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

"THE CRY OF CHURCHES. The Utica Ga
pality, and states that it has twenty-five houses
of public worship to seventeen thousand FIVE
hundred and ifty-six inhabitants.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

PRINTER IN LUoK.-The Capitol City Fact
states that Mr.. G.. A. b. Lazell, a printer in
that office, at Columbus, Ohio, has, by the re
cent discovery of will made some forty years
ago, become entitled to the fee after life
estate, in landed estates in Ohio and Massachu-
sets, worth equal to sS75, 200 or 100000.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

CHANCE FOR PLEASURE SEEKERs.-The Mo
bile Tribune contains an advertisement for a
pleasure excursion to Key West and Cuba
in the steamer Helen. 1t is stated that she
can accommodate five hundred persons hand
somely.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

TUH C"CKsUHVIIIc5 FIOrIuas
We have before us letter, dated on the 28th
of August, in which it is said:
"There is great excitement here about the
Cuban expedition. About thirty men came in
yesterday to join it, and there are great many
in Pilatka. Col. David Province is here with
company. They have colors flying from the
hotels and drums beating, and will parade this
evening"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

APPOINTMENT. - Captain RUSSELL, OF the
United States Marine Corps, we learn b,.
been appointed Psymaster, in the place Of The
late Major Walker. A judicious appointment
Captain r. Is most worthy and estimsble gen.
tlemsn, and an honor to the service.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

NEW FALL GOODS!
NOW Is THE TIME-JUST OPENED
% PIECES rich Black Silk Laces, very cheap
CU 10 do. Black Gro dc Rhine Silk
so do. Mousselaine de LANES, at 12c. very good
rs do. Extra do rs cents
loo do. Calcoes, from cents up
100 do. Bleached Shirtings and Sheetings
% do. Atwood White and Colored Flannels
rs do Bleached and Brown Canton do
rs do Irish Linens, very low
Cloths, Cassmeres Tweeds, Silk and Satin vestngs.
Also white, grey, black and fancycolored Yarn Cuso-
mers will do well TO give call, have in store
good assortment of fall goods and will sell low prices
WILLIAM X. RILEY,
eep 5-tr corner Sth st.. opposite Centre market
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

Professor Won Blabb, of New York, is about
to establish an institute of instruction on the
late post-office law, and the instructions and
constructions of the Department.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

| A DELIGHTFUL INCIDENTAL correspondent
Of the Springfield Republican relates pleasing
occurrence that took place in the Scientific Con-
vention, at the closing meeting, on Saturday
last 1t is well known to many" he says,
that difficulty has prevailed for some years
among some biologists and naturalists, origin
ating at first in professional matters, but after
wards becoming personal. A lawsuit took
place in the Spring, growing out of this diff
fculty, between DR.. Emmons, of Albany, and
Professors Agassiz and Hall. Most Of the sci
entiic men in the country sided with one party
or the other, and much bad feeling has been
manifested. On Saturday, after passing rcso-
buttons of respect to the memory of DR.. Morton,
the distinguished naturalist of Philadelphia.
DR.. Emmons, who many considered to be deeply
aggrieved, arose, and with some complimentary
remarks proposed o resolution of thanks to his
hitherto bitter opponent, the President of the
Association, Professor Agassiz. Such pro-
ceeding, SO unexpected, caused the President
no little embarrassment. He blushed, hesita-
ted, and then, with the whole-souled magnan-
unity for which he is noted, stepped forward
in the Assembly, and gave DIR. Emmons, the
man to whom he had not spoken for years a
free and cordial embrace and greeting. The
enthusiasm and excitement of the act of Pro-
fessor Agassiz was Immediately followed by
Others and, in moment, the differences of
years were settled. Another suit, which was
also pending, has, in consequence of this, been
withdrawn"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

SILKS, DE LANES, CAsHMEREs, &c.
WE ARE OFFERING GREAT BARGAINS in lot
w of new and handsome Fall Goods consisting in part
Of
Handsome dress Silks, very cheap
De LANES, plain Cashmeres
Large lot Of Flannels, all colors and prices
Bleached Cottons, all prices
Irish Linens and housekeeping goods generally, with
many other desirable goods, TO which invite the at
tention OF our friends and the public Good goods and
fair prices. II. MYERS CO.,
sep 5eod2w Pa. ay., between 9th 10th SITS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-09-05

Drunken women are becoming so numerous
in Cincinnati, that the police spend great deal
Of their time in conveying them to the lookup