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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

THE New DHEss.--We perceive In the New
York Tribune Of yesterday extracts from the
newspapers Of twenty-five cities and towns APP
proving the new style of dress which most of
the writer's have seen worn in public places.
We quote the remarks Of the New Haven Jour
nal:
SHORT DREss.--We hail the event of short
dresses with delight, and propose vote of
thanks by universal reclamation to the women
who had the moral courage first to adopt the
appropriate costume. Our theory has been for
long time in affirmation of the practice, and
we have been anxiously looking for the debut
OF some bold spirit attired in this most comedy
garb Now the fashion has been fairly started,
let all follow it as speedily as possible. We do
most sincerely hope that no ridiculous notion of
propriety, of the exposure of feet and ankles,
OF how Miss or Mrs. Such-a-one aoould look, will
for moment deter any woman from adopting
this most convenient mode of DRESS ANY SEN
sible man or woman will perceive at once the
unitarian character Of the new fashion; and
certainly the superior elegance of the oriental
costume over the dragging European fashion
has never been questioned. But we dare affirm
that four-ffths Of the masculine gender win 90
in for the reform, and will hail with Joyful ac-
CARNATIONS the day when their wives and daugh-
ters, bursting from their shr0ud-like enclosures,
shall stand unencumbered by their swaddling
garments, clothed as becomes those who are
ready to start on the race of life.
We repudiate the notion put forth by some
journalists, that none but the small footed of the
fair sex stand forth in advocacy of the Turkish
mode. We happen to know lady, jealous
advocate of reform in this particular, who not
withstanding she is blessed with large I'M
derstanding," is nevertheless perfectly willing
to hazard her reputation for delicate feminine
proportions, by the adoption of a costume so
conducive to the real benefit Of her sex. Fe-
male ingenuity, never at loss for expedients
to cover personal defects, will very soon dis
cover some elegant method of obviating the diff
fculty, exactly suited to the emergency. To
the timid of the sex, who are always fright
ened at a change, be it what it may, we would
suggest the propriety Of their calming their
fears, by calmly surveying the wardrobe of a
lady worn twenty years ago, and by carefully
comparing it with the fashion now in vogue. If
the change is not admitted to be as marvellous
as the one now proposed we will give it up,
and stick to the bedrabbled petticoats.
Be candid, and the hour of emancipation is
at hand !--Neao Haven Journal.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

BENEFITS HERALD spoke of our paper the
other day as the organ of gentleman high in
political position. Bennett some weeks ago
made the assertion that such was the fact, and
a number of editors repeated it as truth; but
that he should reiterate one of his own state
ments as thing believable is rather strange.
We wonder, however, that one could be so ready
to accuse another of political servitude who has
ever been himself so Independent and incor-
ruptible 1t is the guilty mind that harbors
evil thoughts of others.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

CANADA MAILs.-The newspaper press of the
country generally would render a public SER
vice by informing their readers that, under an
arrangement recently entered into between the
post Office authorities of the United States and
of Canada letters are now sent at ten cents the
single rate, whether the postage is prepaid or
not. This is the whole postage to or from any
part of Canada, unless the letter is conveyed
over United States territories more than three
thousand miles from the Canada line, in which
case the entire single rate is fifteen cents.
The postage on newspapers and other printed
matter, however, must as heretofore be pre-.
paid to the Canada line.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

THE HUMAN EYE.It is great blessing to that art
can so well supply either natural defects impaients
by accident age in this important organ Art however,
not unrequently abuses the organ II would relieve The
Of glass not adapted to will cneryate and dis
tort the eye The adaptation Of suitable glasses is there
fore matter Of serious moment This, are informed
is done in skful by Mr. STEPHEN EDDY, the
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between "a and 9th
streets, who keeps for sale ecoces, EYEGLASSES, &c., OF
superior qualities and finely mounted. He should be
consulted by every requiring these helps to the organs
of vision
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

Mr.. WEBSTER. Albany, Nay 27.-Daniel
Webster arrived this afternoon, and was met at
Schenectady by committee from this city,
where he made brief speech. At Albany Mr..
Webster proceeded to Congress Hall, accom-
panied by the committee, where he will receive
calls this evening
Tomorrow he will visit our public buildings,
lie also dimes at Congress Hall in the evening,
by invitation Of the young men Of the city.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

The Panama Herald says that "about hun
dred miles from this, within the province, there
exists a native child, which was born with t,co
distinct heads. The child is a male, and is now
about ten years old. 1t has been seen by per-
sons residing in this city, and their statement
in relation to the extraordinary malformation is
authentic. A well known medical gentleman
and Psychologist will visit the child for the pur-
pose of making q scientific examination.
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WASHINGTON


M To the PUB1rcFrom thelst day Of July, 1851, the
- on tbe Daay Ameyicaa Telegraph, Washington
~, r will be- per quarter ia adca,'ce follows:-
Fy miles or UNDER 25 cents; fifty and not over
,b hundred so cents; three hundred and not
eedug one thousand, rs cents, &c. Any person wishing
10 be served for three months after the above date need
only pay his quarters postage and send gold dollar
and silver quarter in a small etterpostage paid, of
course; or five dollars for year The Telegraph is indie
pendent in politics, polite moral agreeable and familiar
prompt in furnishing the news and terror to all evil
doors.
Editors of weekly and other papers DESTROYS to ex-
change with pay the difference in the prices of
by giving few insertions to the whole of
this notice.
WASHINGTON, May q, 1851.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

HoLDEN's PYRRHo DISPLAY, at Locust Grove
corner Of and Twentieth streets, was well
attended last night, and was certainly very
beautiful, as also was the music of the Marine
Band. A great many ladies were among the
visiters, and every body found means of refresh
ing, although there was total absence of the
" fire-water." Ice creams were the most popu-
lar call, and they vanished very precipitately
as the spirits used to do when called from the
vastly deep!
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

Hon. SIMEON BALDWIN, a venerable and emil
nent citizen of Connecticut, died at his resi-
dence in New Haven, on the morning of the
26th inst, in the Goth year of his age. Mr..
Baldwin was the father Of Hon. Roger s. Bald
win, late United States Senator. He was a
gentleman of fine education and brilliant talents,
and had enjoyed through life the confidence of
his fellow-citizens to remarkable degree, hay
ing served the public in the various capacities
of clerk of the circuit court of the United States
member of Congress, judge of the superior court
and court Of errors, canal commissioner, mayor
of New Haven, &c.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

The LATE DUEL AGAIN - Having come to
an "end of the chapter yesterday, we must
open new one this morning A friend whom
we hold in very high esteem has called upon
US, and assured us that we have done Mr. Hooe
great injustice in intimating, or leaving it to
drinking or. associations. Thus seriously adj
dressed we deem it proper to state that he has
been known in this community as gentleman
of the strictest temperate habits and moral de-
pertinent, a rigid man of business, an esteemed
citizen, and q gentleman without blemish /;
whose associations, also, have ever been far re-
moved from the society Of the frequenters of
taverns and the participants in broils and fights
His visit to the National Hotel, ON Sunday, was
as that of any other gentleman calling upon
friends there; and his refusal to be introduced
to another person was the result of foregone
conclusion, and in consequence of a private
misunderstanding growing out of affairs Of
business. We cannot speak of his position in
relation to the late scene without making ref
erence to Mr.. Dallas also, and pronouncine
judgment in the case, and we therefore refrain
altogether
We have made free with both gentlemen, and
held them up to public condemnation. We have
nothing to recant in this particular, unless las
we do not pereeiye) our remarks may have i'm
piled any thing in disparagement of the sobri-
ETY. and fair fame of Mr.. H.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

CoNNEcrIcUT.-Th legislature of this State
will make an attempt to elect Senator of the
United States in place Of Hon. r. s. Baldwin,
on tomorrow. Mr.. Baldwin has been nomi-
mated by the Wing members for reelection, and
we hope he will be returned; but in view of
recent proceedings at the Connecticut capitol,
we shall venture no prophesy as to the result
of the ballOtings .......
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

c. II. 2. GAULDERRE BoILEAu, French Secre-
tary of Legation ut Washington, has been hon
ored by the President of France with the Cross
of the Legion Of Honor. This gentleman, who
had previously been employed as engineer in
the mining corps, commenced his diplomatic
career in June, 1848. Since that date he has,
before going to Washington, occupied the post
of Secretary Of Legation at the courts of Turin,
Vienna, st. Petersburg, and Dresden.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

Cry WATCH-HoUsE.-We made our usual
call this morning, and found Captain Goddard
alone and in placid mood, and counting the
breezes as they passed through his apartment
He reported quiet and peaceful time, no cap
lures having been made last night.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

THE DUELIsT.-There was once an ennobling
idea connected with the duel, in the time when
it was believed, i'll the blindness of superstition,
that Heaven gave strength to the arm of the
Just Dueling then arose as q proper and be-
coming means of deciding all questions in which
honor was at issue. But we have now no such
plea for its continuance. The duelist can
promise himself no better reward for his yalor
than the admiration of the deprayed and vul-
gar; and it is his error to over-estimate the
number Of these among his fellow citizens.
1t is great misfortune to any gentleman to
be compelled to protect himself from rutfian
violence; but it may become necessary To
repair, however, with elaboration to the field,
to murder or be murdered must be regarded as
the act of one who despises the restraints of
religion and morality, and is heartless enough
to cruelty outrage the feelings of his friends
and the community around him and whether
death follows upon his act or not, the world has
the proof that the malignant and deliberate in
tention of murder had been cherished in his
heart.
Is there any mitigation in the fact that the
offender is prudent and respectable man
We are not of those who will excuse an act of
startling criminality because it has been pre-
ceded by life Of crime-who would liberate
murderer because he has SO long premeditated
murder that his feelings and judgment have
become perverted, and it appears to him no
crime; but we do believe that he whose life
and professions are superior to the practices of
the base and groveling is responsible and rep
rehensible in the ratio Of his influence on those
around him.
We can never enter into the yindication of a
man who has shown his readiness to rush to the
scene of blood until he shall have repented the
act, and by his solemn declaration renowned
its practice for all future time.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

We anticipate ready response to the call 70,
a Ladies' public meeting The ladies will b.
attracted by this invitation, and when they as
semble, as the poet says, "may we be there t,
see
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

CAPoN. We learn from the Charlestown
Spirit Of Jefferson that letters have been re-
ceived at the Capon Springs, informing its wor-
thy proprietors that the President, Mr.. Web
ster, and other members Of the Cabinet, will
very probably visit this delightful summer re-
treat during the coming season.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YoaK, May 28-2 p. n
EPrsssly for this paper.

New York, May 28-2 p. m.
Senatorial Election at New York.
Sufficient returns of the special Senatorial
election have been received to show the cleo
ton of three Wings certainly. This secures
the passage of the canal enlargement bill
The Southerner arrived from Charleston.
A despatch from Halifax of the Canadas
news states that Earrings circular quotes Mary
land skies at eighty-nine to ninety.
Flour has declined six cents. Sales of thirty
five hundred barrels at $4 to Ss4 o. Grain
unatered There is nothing doing in cotton.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

A writer in the Inteligencer suggests to ad-
vertisers to describe their localities in their
advertisements. The omission to do this is
daily the cause Of much trouble But there is
no consecutive numbering for the houses in our
streets. The alphabet and ordinal numbers ap-
pear to be exhausted upon the streets them
selves. Yet something may be done in the
way of tin labels for the public accommodation.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28
CITY COLLECTOR.

RsThe undersigned presents himself to the citizens Of
Washington Candidate for the Office of COLLECTOR
OF TAXES 1t may be proper to state that, for twelve
years past the duties of his Office under the Corporation
have been to digest and make from the returns of the
Assessors and other sources the textbooks for the use Of
the Collector, from which the taxbills copied The
in which he has discharged his duties during that
time is, he trusts sufficient guaranty to his fellowc
zens Of his qualifications for the Office.
NAV 2l-dtca W. II. HOWARD
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

From RIO DE JANEIRo.-Advices to the 18th
April state, that during the previous ten days
1,156 persons had died of the yellow fever, and
that at least five times that number had fallen
victims to the same disease in the provinces and
on the coast. Pernambuco dates to the goth
April report but few cases Of fever at that
port.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

PoIIoE-Mr VIM. Douglas, scotsman, was
on Monday last taken before Justice Grubb on
a warrant issued by Justice Smith, and bound
over to appear before the Criminal Court. His
offence was an assault and battery upon the per-
son of Mr. John Pettibone
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

ADDITIONAL PER CANADA.--Ntw York, May
27.-Licerpool, May 1.-THE panic in cotton,
which resulted in ordering sales regardless of
price, is now over, and there are more buyers
than sellers. The market closed firm at the
following quotations: Middling Uplands 54@
81, fair do. 81; middling Mobile 81, fair do. 6I;
middling Orleans 81, fair do. 6I.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

The EXHIBITION of Miss Kings school at
Temperance Hall this morning was very sue
cessful. The Queen Of May, Miss Sarah Davis, }
was beautiful child of twelve, and well sus-
tanned her regal dignity Her subjects also
looked pretty, and performed their respective
duties with grace and propriety.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

THE WHEAT HARVEST. The Charlestown
(Va.) Spirit Of Jefferson, of yesterday, says
1.-The wheat in this region of country prom
Uses fine yield, and, unless some accident befal
it, one that is rarely surpassed. The harvest
will commence, from present appearances, by
the Goth Of June, as many fields are now fully
in hloom -
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

German papers mention the existence of
second Mezzofanti in Europe, in the person of
J. Cornet, of Hamburg who offers his services
to the public as translator Of thirty EIGHT Ian
cuages and dialects, modern and ancient.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

MISS SCHNEIDER, dress-maker, advertises for
apprentices to learn dress-making. Miss s.
teaches as well by example as by precept. She
is in demand among those who desire to wear
becoming garments.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

On the 1st of July next Messrs Harnden &
Co. will commence running new line of pro-
pellers between Boston and Liverpool. This
line consists of four vessels, of the very first
cla
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arrivals at the Principal Hotels,

Gadsby's-N Barley, Texas; ] Hubbart, Georgia;
Sands Tucker and Lady, New York. DIR Thomas Hurt
Baltimore; Patterson, South Carolina; I Sanders
do; IL Landy, Philadelphia; Rawley, New York; I
Reyerchon, do; Tn Buckler, Baltimore; II X Watkins
Virginia.
United States-T HILL Virginia; Miller do; I
b Waters, Louisiana; Robins, Pennsylvania; Ram
back do; Robins, do; ii Barker, do; Barritt,
New York; Bailey, Maine; II Baldwin, Connecticut.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28
THIRD WARD.

GENTLEMEN: / take the liberty Of nominating J. A. NJ
DUNCANSON, esq., to the voters of the Third Ward for
the Board of Common Council lie Is not only qualified
represent well the peculiar local interest of the Third
Ward, but the general interests Of the whole city. H.
mi 21-dtp
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ELECTRO.

B8- Snow White-A very superior preparation
for identifying the complexion. For sale at GIBBS oRNA
MENTAL HAIR STORE, Pennsylvania avenue between Ninth
and Tenth streets, upstairs. may 2S-1t
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

COMMON COUNCIL-SECOND WARD.
m. MEssRs. EDITORS: Please announce the following
ticket for Common Council in the Second Ward, at the
approaching election:
NICHOLAS CALLaN-R. ]. MoRsELL--BESAIAH WnLET.
may 23-eo4t MANY VOTERS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

TRIAL OF ScoTT.-Boston, May 27-The trial
of James Scott for aiding in the rescue of Shad-
rack, the fugitive, has progressed no farther
than empannelling the jury.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

The Missouri river is said to be lower this
spring than it has been for several years. Only
two or three of the lightest draft boats can get
along, and these without freight.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

Messrs. TAYLOR & MAURY have our thanks
for the INTERNATIONAL for June, a neat and
beautiful number of most entertaining and in
structive magazine.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28
CITY REGISTER.

ne FRANCIS McNERIIANY is presented to the citi-
gems Of Washington a suitable candidate for REGIS
TER, at the ensuing election, FIRST Monday in June)
and will be supported by MANY VOTERS.
may 2l-3teo&d
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

CHARLESTON, May 26.-The steamship Isabel,
from Havana, arrived yesterday afternoon. The
rumor of the Lopez invasion created no great
sensation in Havana. Great vigilance was OBJ
served along the coast
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

The Wings of the Memphis (Tenn.) district
have nominated Walter Coleman for Congress
His opponent is Frederick P. Stanton, Demo
cratic member Of the last Congress.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

PURE MILK.-We call the attention of fami-
lies to the advertisement of Messrs Brush. We
are assured that their milk is of superior quality,
and that they are most worthy and reliable
men
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

The Hon. John p Hale has been engaged to
defend Elizur Wright and others in the shad-
rack rescue cases, Judge Allen having declined
on account Of i'll health.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28
CITY SURVEYOR.

RD We respectfully present to the consideration Of the
people w. w. De MAINE, suitable candidate for City
Surveyor at the ensuing election This gentleman is in
every qualified TO discharge the duties of that Office
and will be supported by MANY.
12-td
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

CHOICE HAMS AND GRocERIEs.-The adver-
tisement Of Mr.. Howell is commended to all
who wish good articles at fair prices.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

BALTIMORE, May 28-23 p. m.
Sales at Baltimore of eight hundred barrels
Howard street -four at 1925.
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THIRD WARD

Rf~ JOSEPH w. DAVIS is presented to the voters Of
Third Ward q candidate for the Board Of COMMON
COUNCIL, and will be supported by MANY VOTERS.
mnY17-d
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

There were $50 deaths in New York last
week, of which number twelve were by small
pox.
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FOURTH WARD.

MEssRs EDITORS: You will please announce Mr.. JOHN
p PEPPER suitable person to represent this Ward
in the Board Of Common Council, and obge -
may 23-tde HIS MANY FRIENDS.
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SUPERIOR DAGUERREoTYPEs-lst Premium

II ii. WHITEHURST has extended the field Of his OPP
~. erations over more ground than any daguerreo-
typst in the country His Galleries may be found
Pennsylvania avenue, between u and 9th streets; No
201 Baltimore street, Baltimore; Broadway and
Leonard street. New York. No II Main street. Richmond;
Sycamore street. Petersburg Main street, Norfolk; and
Main street, Lynchburg, Virginia.
His beautiful and highly finished clectro-Daguerreo-
types extraordinary improvement nsurng faithful
and highly finished likencsses in a few seconds
j. H. W. calls the attention Of the public generally to
his elegantly furnished Gallery Lane and fuckers
new store where free exhibition Of pictures will be
given. -
Notwithstanding the unusual competition in Daguerre
ovnes nj the recent Fair of the Maryland Institute, he
was awarded the first medal by the judges.
Ikenesses Of every description copied, and postmortem
cases attended to. mp 30-d6mo
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-28

UrANTED-Seyeral young Ladies, 10 learn the
wv Dress Making business Apply to Miss SCHNEIDER,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and 18th Streets
First Ward. may 28-4t#
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NEW YORK MARKET.

Oar Gibbs Hair-c utting IL o Oms, open daily
for the reception of customers.
Wings, scalps, and Toupees hand, made to order
on the most approved principles may 2s-3hf
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CITY SURVEYOR.

BS~ HENRY w. BALI, the present City Surveyor, is
before the people candidate for that Office II his
qualifications for the office are properly appreciated he
will secure the vote Of a MAJORITY.
may 26-eo3tE